The Burdening

The final barrier for a Začínajúci of the Godslayers seeking elevation to full Bitka Brat is a ritual test known as The Burdening. This test, which is usually conducted in the Hall of the Remembered on Zbruch, or in the Great Hall of any Godslayers ship, is overseen by the Veliteľ in command, though junior Veliteľ can oversee the test if needed. Occasionally the Lord of the Eighth himself will oversee a Burdening, if he is available.

The test involves the Začínajúci walking the length of the hall adorned in an unpowered suit of Astartes plate, and carrying a heavy, two handed chain-sword. In order to complete the test, the Začínajúci must walk the length of the hall without faltering. Nor can the blade he carries be allowed to dip. Additionally, he must repeat the core beliefs of the Eighth Legion loud enough to be heard by all present.

If the Začínajúci can reach the officiating Godslayer without incident, they are elevated to the rank of Bitka Brat, and are allowed to take the Oath of the Godslayer. If they fail they are returned to the Lovec Čata to resume training. A Začínajúci can repeat the test as many times as they like, but must wait a full standard Zbruchian year before they try again after failing.

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