The Age Old Hunt

The age-old hunt is a St. Oxford tradition. When a youngster reaches the age of maturity and is ready to enter adulthood. They are preparing to embark on a hunt to capture or kill an animal or monster. Then return to the family and host a magnificent tea party for friends and family, telling them about your hunt and future plans. This will prepare the youngster for adulthood and the challenges that come with it.

"Now, boy, I expect you to come back to me as a man. So go find something special so we may display it in our beautiful family hall," says the tall proud man, staring at a younger, spitting copy of himself.
"Now dad, you better make sure that we have some Bellows tea when I bag a Minotaur, I'm gonna be as great as the first king" the boy saids with a smirk across his entire face.
"That's the spirit, my boy, now be safe and come back from a good hunt" A bright and happy smile crosses his face and they both let out a hearty chuckle.

Execution

This ceremony is primarily performed by the nobility, while some common people do celebrate it or have created their personal versions. According to the traditional form, an age-appropriate child would head a hunting group. Depending on the parent, they will either arrange the party or let the youngster choose their party. This is a test of the capacity to lead and work in a team.

The party could only accommodate up to four guests. The amount of guests is a tradition because before he became King, Oxford Bellows went on a great Hunt that changed his life. The hunt helped him take over his family's name or reform the Kingdom and begin anew. He informed his family that he was going on a hunt and that he would be accompanied by four members of his party while they hunted monsters and beasts. Now because King Oxford brought only five it has become customary to do the same.

Then the team will go out and hunt down a massive furosious monster. The family may have a specific type of monster that they intend to hunt. The child will choose either a specific monster to hunt, if the child chooses it demonstrates that they are mature enough to enter adulthood. The other option is to let the child go hunt whatever they want to establish their worth. This allows you to know how hard the youngster will work and what they believe they are capable of. Depending on what they bring back, it may cause dishonor to the family or bring the child tremendous glory and esteem. The hunt has no restrictions or time limits. The only thing it does include is one of the four party members swearing an oath to certify that the child coordinated and chased down the beast. Now, before the child leaves, they must plan carefully because they will not be able to get any further aid from their family. So, if they run out of food, money, or anything, they'll have to figure it out on their own.


When they eventually capture the beast they are pursuing and return home. They must return with the beasts, living or dead. Depending on the beast's state, they will either stuff it or display it as a trophy, or take a costly object, and turn it into jewelry. In certain rare circumstances, they may keep it as a pet. In either case, they'll have a piece of the monster to display to everyone. Then it's time for them to host their first tea party.

They'll need to set up the entire tea party. From securing a location, hiring the chefs and staff needed, and send the invitations to their closest friends and family to attend this event. On the day, they will greet everyone and invite them to enjoy the tea and food. After everyone has been greeted and made comfortable, the host will have to tell them about their outstanding hunt. This is the stage at which the child is tested on how he can tell his tale and know what details to add and exclude. This is where you show you understand how to put your best foot forward. Following the story, the parents will approach their child and reveal to everyone that they have achieved greatness, as well as what their child's next step is. The rest of the time is just standard mingling and chit-chat.

In most cases, the youngsters perform admirably, and their parents are overjoyed at the possibility of their children's future accomplishments. In Saint Oxford, this is the way the nobles are sure and happy that their child is ready for adulthood and noble life.