Alamort

Alamort is the holy period of absolute darkness at the end of the Animist year when the Isle of Avalon finishes its rotation in situ. Alamort lasts all 28 days of Cathasach and is used as a time of reflection on family, duty, and death. At this time Les Lumières Mortes are the only lights in Avalon and the variegated kingdoms of Terremorte rededicate themselves to the collective and individual journeys of all those in the process of Le Pèlerinage.

History

It is said that while exploring Avalon in the late days of the early hours of the world, Cridhe Loch Fae came across an orchard of bones overlooking a vast expanse of jagged stone. Cridhe plucked seven fruits from seven trees and administered her kiss to each, instilling them with life and death in equal measure. Thus began the Inmortui: the lost souls of Anima who ascend from death into unlife and set off down Cridhe’s path of introspection, reflection, and divine purpose in hope of a second life in Anima. Ever since, Cridheans have lived comfortable but ascetic half-lives and taken virtue names like Sancta and Restitue to signify their journey to attempt to earn a second chance at life.

Participants

Cridhe Loch Fae

Observance

During the holy period of Alamort adults and children alike build poppets and effigies of Cridhe, kiss them, and then take them to the Offing of Lumieres Mortes to be burnt as an effigy or tied to a stone and drowned in honor of fallen (and resurrected) Uxores Mortis, Sealgairí Fola and all Anima who were tried as witches in the mortal world in times of war.

Primary Related Location

Offing of Lumieres Morte

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