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The Attunement Ceremony - Forging the Link
drplat
For a Dedicant, the attunement ceremony is the final step of initiation. This forges a link between nature, the rest of the Druidic Order, and themselves. The guide leading the ceremony must be careful to do such properly. :: I personally choose to do this ceremony by the Birch Pond. I have them close their eyes, and I begin to coax their minds into accepting the spirits of n ature around them. At first, I merely whisper to their minds, hoping to soften their natural defenses. Once their mind is unshielded, it is possible for enlightenment occur. It is different for everyone, but most report vivid images of the forest talking to them. In my opinion, the visions should not necessarily be told to everyone. They reveal something true about a person's inner being which should only be known to them. Of course, later, they may choose to use this information when choosing a title or totem. :: The correct chanting must be performed and not stopped until you have internally communicated with the Dedicant afterwards. Be wary of pushing on the Dedicants to forcefully, for the mind is a fragile thing. Make sure that while forging the link, they do not react negatively, harming your mind as wel l as their own. :: Scribed by Petyr the Salmon Druid