The Rite of Shedding
History
It has existed since the Medusae declared the Yuan-Ti as the favourites of the Golden Land. This exalted passage is remembered every year but the exact date is lost. Some claim this is a natural occurrence but the shedding of 4525 proved this a lie as it was not undergone whilst the country struggled with a large drought and heavy starvation.
Execution
It starts with a great festival usually culminating in the shedding of snakeskin around midnight. The festival is about rebirth and change all are expected to partake of dancing and drinking without spite and cruelty.
Components and tools
Serenium is a favoured drink made from goat milk, viper's venom and fermented pineapples.
A dashri is also a favoured tool a knife that removes the dead skin from the body.
Participants
Yuan-Ti are the main participants. There are the high speakers, the supplicant priestess, the phantom dancers and the tithe takers.
The speakers chant the words, the priestess lays favour on those participating, the dancers dance and the tithe takers collect small coins in service to the three paths.
Observance
The Summer Solstice is the day of the celebration, it usually only happens every five years in current times.
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