There following are some ceremonies that are
used within a city.
"AND" Ceremony
This ceremony is done between two people, Rarius usually. The more experienced or knowledgeable one usually does the asking. (Before asking in public it is best to discuss this privately) Taking a blade and making a Honor cut on your forarm, the one you are bonding with does similar. Grasping one another's forearms allowing the blood to mingle, you state an oath.
This is an example of the oath:
"My blood and yours mingle to be one
My Honor and Your Honor become one
My foes and Your foes become one
From this day forward know that you will always have
...a sword to guard your back
...a Brother to turn to when in need
...no matter what the need or circumstances
Till the City of Dust claims us
This is my vow and oath to you."
Blood Brothers of Gor pg 475
Branding Ceremony
The Master secures the slave in the branding rack (shaped rather like an X-shaped table, with either snap-bracelets (manacles) for her wrists and ankles at the ends of the X, or metal rings set into the wood so her wrists and ankles might be secured with binding fiber. A removable vise-like clamp fitted with spinning twist handles to adjust the tension can be attached to the left leg platform, to hold the slave's left thigh motionless during the actual branding. The Master holds up the heated branding iron, white hot, for the slave to see and says, "You will soon be branded, girl." When the brand is ready, he holds it above her left thigh and says, "You are now to be branded, slave girl." He then brands the slave, pressing it firmly into her skin for five full Ihn (seconds), then swiftly and cleanly removes it. He examines the mark closely, hoping that it was clean and deep enough to create an excellent brand. It is common Gorean practice to allow the slave the luxury of screaming, since it is in effect her final act as a free person. Sometimes assistants are standing by with small vials of oil and salve, which they then dab onto the brand to reduce the chance of infection and promote faster healing. The Master then frees the slave from the rack.
Explorers of Gor pg 71
Colaring Ceremony
Slaves assumes the submission position, (kneeling in front of the Free, arms extended, wrists crossed, head falling between arms leaving the neck bare). Slave then repeats the following after the Free. Here is an example and can be changed by the Free.
I once [insert name] herewith submit myself, completely and totally, in all times to him who is known as [position in city and city name] to be his girl, his slave, an article of his property, his to do with as he pleases.
Then the Free puts on the colar and then the slave can be named if the Free desides to do so.
Tribesmen of Gor pgs 359-360
Disownment Ceremony
A parent, who is of same Caste places His/Her hand on the hilt of his sword or symbol of Their Caste, the other hand is placed on the symbol of the city or homestone of the family and says the words, "This person is disowned and no longer a member of our family or caste." The person named is then without family or caste.
Hunters of Gor pg 148
Free Companion Ceremony
For a Free Woman, realize that you are now under you Free Companion. You have entrusted him to now protect you. He will take care of you. But you also lose some of the freedom you have acquired, as he is your Free Companion. His word does become your law. A Free Companion can be chained to the end of the bed, usually the Free Women is the one chained there. When you have found the one you feel you want to Free Companion with, there is normally an announcement made, in the room, that you are commencing to court. During that time, really get to know your partner. There is no set time limit for courting, as it is between the two of you. When you both decide this is what you want, then go to the bride-to-be's Father, brother or Ubar/Jarl and he will set a bride price that must be fulfilled, when this is done you will announce a date for the ceremony. Below is a example of the contract, which may be changed.
Contract between [insert both names]
Date
I, as [insert your name] of [insert your homestone], have the following possessions which I bring into this relationship:
To You [name of your soon to be Free Companion], I pledge these things:
1. To be faithful to You and Our Free Companionship
2. To uphold Your honor
3. To protect You and heal You in times of need
4. To share with You the ownership of My slaves and My homes
5. To honor You above ALL others
6. To bring honor to Your name and Our joined households
7. To respect You, [enter Free Companion's name], as my Companion and as My protector
8. To discuss with You any acquisition of new property
9. That I share with You, [enter Free Companion's name], the decision and responsibility, in reguard to slaves, of any harsh punishments, branding, tattooing, and piercing
10. To love You as my Free Companion, Lover, Friend, and Brother/Sister through the bad times as well as the good times.
This contract is for one year and it is to be renewed at the end of the year if We both so agree.
[insert your name and homestone]
Signed this day [insert date]
Tarnsman of Gor pgs 213 & 216, Outlaw of Gor pg 59
Funeral Ceremony
The common ceremony of a warrior is one where a pyre is built by his friends and caste members of ka-la-na wood, which are trimmed and squared. The pyre takes the form of a structured, tiered, truncated pyramid. Free women then carry jars of perfumed oils and sprinkle it on the pyre. The body of the Warrior is borne on the shoulders of 4 Warriors, on crossed spears, lashed together. The body is wrapped in scarlet leather. The funeral prosession follows, they do not chant, or sing, or carry the boughs of ka-la0na nor play an musical instrument. At such times Goreans do not sing or speak, they are silent, for at such times words mean nothing, and would demean or insult. For Goreans there is only silence, memory and fire. A family member or one who was close to the person lights the pyre.
Dancer of Gor pg 426 & Assassin of Gor pg 2
Swearing of Oaths (Coming of Age)
When coming of age young men and women participate in a ceremony which involves the swearing of oaths, sharing of bread, fir and salt. The Homestone is held of each young person and is kissed. Only then are the laurel wreaths and the mantle of citizenship conferred. They must also pass certain examinations. In most cities the young must be vouched for by the citizens of the city which are not blood related to them and be questioned before a committee of citizens. The intent is to determine worthiness or lack of to take the Homestone of the city as their own.
Slave Girl of Gor pg 394
"AND" Ceremony
This ceremony is done between two people, Rarius usually. The more experienced or knowledgeable one usually does the asking. (Before asking in public it is best to discuss this privately) Taking a blade and making a Honor cut on your forarm, the one you are bonding with does similar. Grasping one another's forearms allowing the blood to mingle, you state an oath.
This is an example of the oath:
"My blood and yours mingle to be one
My Honor and Your Honor become one
My foes and Your foes become one
From this day forward know that you will always have
...a sword to guard your back
...a Brother to turn to when in need
...no matter what the need or circumstances
Till the City of Dust claims us
This is my vow and oath to you."
Blood Brothers of Gor pg 475
Branding Ceremony
The Master secures the slave in the branding rack (shaped rather like an X-shaped table, with either snap-bracelets (manacles) for her wrists and ankles at the ends of the X, or metal rings set into the wood so her wrists and ankles might be secured with binding fiber. A removable vise-like clamp fitted with spinning twist handles to adjust the tension can be attached to the left leg platform, to hold the slave's left thigh motionless during the actual branding. The Master holds up the heated branding iron, white hot, for the slave to see and says, "You will soon be branded, girl." When the brand is ready, he holds it above her left thigh and says, "You are now to be branded, slave girl." He then brands the slave, pressing it firmly into her skin for five full Ihn (seconds), then swiftly and cleanly removes it. He examines the mark closely, hoping that it was clean and deep enough to create an excellent brand. It is common Gorean practice to allow the slave the luxury of screaming, since it is in effect her final act as a free person. Sometimes assistants are standing by with small vials of oil and salve, which they then dab onto the brand to reduce the chance of infection and promote faster healing. The Master then frees the slave from the rack.
Explorers of Gor pg 71
Colaring Ceremony
Slaves assumes the submission position, (kneeling in front of the Free, arms extended, wrists crossed, head falling between arms leaving the neck bare). Slave then repeats the following after the Free. Here is an example and can be changed by the Free.
I once [insert name] herewith submit myself, completely and totally, in all times to him who is known as [position in city and city name] to be his girl, his slave, an article of his property, his to do with as he pleases.
Then the Free puts on the colar and then the slave can be named if the Free desides to do so.
Tribesmen of Gor pgs 359-360
Disownment Ceremony
A parent, who is of same Caste places His/Her hand on the hilt of his sword or symbol of Their Caste, the other hand is placed on the symbol of the city or homestone of the family and says the words, "This person is disowned and no longer a member of our family or caste." The person named is then without family or caste.
Hunters of Gor pg 148
Free Companion Ceremony
For a Free Woman, realize that you are now under you Free Companion. You have entrusted him to now protect you. He will take care of you. But you also lose some of the freedom you have acquired, as he is your Free Companion. His word does become your law. A Free Companion can be chained to the end of the bed, usually the Free Women is the one chained there. When you have found the one you feel you want to Free Companion with, there is normally an announcement made, in the room, that you are commencing to court. During that time, really get to know your partner. There is no set time limit for courting, as it is between the two of you. When you both decide this is what you want, then go to the bride-to-be's Father, brother or Ubar/Jarl and he will set a bride price that must be fulfilled, when this is done you will announce a date for the ceremony. Below is a example of the contract, which may be changed.
Contract between [insert both names]
Date
I, as [insert your name] of [insert your homestone], have the following possessions which I bring into this relationship:
To You [name of your soon to be Free Companion], I pledge these things:
1. To be faithful to You and Our Free Companionship
2. To uphold Your honor
3. To protect You and heal You in times of need
4. To share with You the ownership of My slaves and My homes
5. To honor You above ALL others
6. To bring honor to Your name and Our joined households
7. To respect You, [enter Free Companion's name], as my Companion and as My protector
8. To discuss with You any acquisition of new property
9. That I share with You, [enter Free Companion's name], the decision and responsibility, in reguard to slaves, of any harsh punishments, branding, tattooing, and piercing
10. To love You as my Free Companion, Lover, Friend, and Brother/Sister through the bad times as well as the good times.
This contract is for one year and it is to be renewed at the end of the year if We both so agree.
[insert your name and homestone]
Signed this day [insert date]
Tarnsman of Gor pgs 213 & 216, Outlaw of Gor pg 59
Funeral Ceremony
The common ceremony of a warrior is one where a pyre is built by his friends and caste members of ka-la-na wood, which are trimmed and squared. The pyre takes the form of a structured, tiered, truncated pyramid. Free women then carry jars of perfumed oils and sprinkle it on the pyre. The body of the Warrior is borne on the shoulders of 4 Warriors, on crossed spears, lashed together. The body is wrapped in scarlet leather. The funeral prosession follows, they do not chant, or sing, or carry the boughs of ka-la0na nor play an musical instrument. At such times Goreans do not sing or speak, they are silent, for at such times words mean nothing, and would demean or insult. For Goreans there is only silence, memory and fire. A family member or one who was close to the person lights the pyre.
Dancer of Gor pg 426 & Assassin of Gor pg 2
Swearing of Oaths (Coming of Age)
When coming of age young men and women participate in a ceremony which involves the swearing of oaths, sharing of bread, fir and salt. The Homestone is held of each young person and is kissed. Only then are the laurel wreaths and the mantle of citizenship conferred. They must also pass certain examinations. In most cities the young must be vouched for by the citizens of the city which are not blood related to them and be questioned before a committee of citizens. The intent is to determine worthiness or lack of to take the Homestone of the city as their own.
Slave Girl of Gor pg 394
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