Catechesism

Catechism is the process of induction for future Gesala before the Yauu and the Empress, and has been enforced since 2409 AV. Kneeling before the Throne, the gesala-apparent would undergo a ritual of exsanguination, their blood pooling in the basin before them. Once sufficient blood has been given to the Empress who lies behind the veil, the Gesala would then receive medical care from the Empress' court warlocks.
This is the closet a Vodranti can get to the Empress besides the Warlock of Ceres themself, who can witness her without her veil.
Often regarded as a nonsensical ritual at best by dissidents of the Yauu, and a cult-like induction at worst. A minor civil war occurs every few centuries whenever a Gesala dies and the Legion who they belong to refuses to have their heir inducted.
But each time, the war is less severe, and fewer resist.

Primary Related Location

Ceres