You have been called to many a gathering in the training field just behind the citadel that overlooks the city of Ilizmagorti below, but this is the first time where the Blood Mistress herself would be addressing the crowd. Today was the anniversary of the Crimson Citadel being built after the Red Mantis had been infamously exiled in 2560 after their involvement in what is now called the Oath Wars. One this day it is custom for the sitting Blood Mistress to address Achaekek's servants.
This is also the first time you have seen Vela, Captain of the Blood Watch of Ilizmagorti, outside the city. She is a battle hardened Captain formally of the Cheliax Empire. She and her honor guard await amongst the faithful to hear the Blood Mistress speak.
The sea breeze is salty and chilling as the Blood Mistress steps on to her balcony and removes her Sacred Mantis Helm. Her image is blurred, as if under a spell, and it is hard to discern her features. Sisters and Brothers of the Blood, I Blood Mistress Jakalyn appear before you in all the glory and splendor granted to me by our Lord, He who walks in Blood! Praise Achaekek! Recite your vows with me!
The Blood Mistress and the faithful raise their voices reciting the tenants of the Red Mantis.
Kill by righteous decree
None who rule by divine right are marked by the
Receiving gifts for our abilities is our right
Strike in silence and in night
Walk in the blood of others, not our kin
The Blood Mistress bows her head in a brief moment of silence, then continues to speak
I decree there shall be three days of pleasure starting today. The Sivlamlik shall be opened for this time and servants will cater to every whim of our righteous sisters and brothers. On the fourth day I will send a group of new recruits to the Pagoda of the Mantis to make our offering of thanks.