"No one told you?" he replied, looking incredulous. "Cargn. Always up to his tricks."

"It's quite simple, really. For the Ritual of Judgement, I and two others will sing the song of your spirit. If it is harmonious, you will pass. Otherwise, you will be asked to wait outside."

"The Ritual of Joining is...well. A marriage ritual. Only holy men are exempt from that ritual."