Editing Ceremony of Purification

Also known as ''La Ceremonia de Purificación'', this is a ceremony undergone by all members of the four castes, usually on their first introduction. Strictly speaking, it only applies to those who will be residing in a cregan but, since that may apply to anyone, the ceremony in undertaken by everyone.

===Process==
1.  Stillness: Reflection and prayer; the sacred quiet before transformation
2.  Reckoning: The trial of knowledge and faith in Divara
3.  Veiling: Anointing with blood to represent the old self
4.  Cleansing: Washing away the old self; a release through cleansing
5.  Witnessing: The inspection to ensure purity and readiness
6.  Ascension: Presentation to the sun; receiving divine blessing and renewal

==The Two Variants==

For Slaves and Guardia, the ceremony is mainly symbolic, involving the placing of drops of blood on the forehead, the chest and groin (just above the genitals) which are then wiped off. The period of reflection is an hour and the test is fairly perfunctory.
For Handmaidens and Priestesses, the ceremony is more detailed and intense. The period of Stillness is about 12 hours with the lamp gradually fading to darkness. The Reckoning is naturally very thorough. The third stage, Veiling, sees the person covered all over with blood, with the blood being rubbed into every area of her body by slaves (for Handmaidens) or Handmaidens (for Priestesses). She then bathes in a pool to remove all traces. Their naked body is then inspected to ensure that all blood is gone. The final step is to stand naked on a balcony facing the sun (this is usually a sheltered balcony, not visible from outside) and recite an oath of obedience. 

==Variations for Castes==