Chapter 2, Page 12: Placebo
Not a baptism but a ritual called a “cleansing” (obviously based visually on baptism though) that’s done regularly by All God church goers to “cleanse” their spirits and bodies of sickness, sin, or otherwise. Sometimes purifying or healing magic potion is used in the water, other times it’s stuff like the elixir that’s being used here, which apparently Devere believes does a whole lotta nothin’. 😛
The ribbons on the tree are for wishes, prayers, honoring a loved one, etc. That idea was based loosely on wishing trees and clootie trees.
There’s a section on the setting’s Religion in the Lore page that has some more info, if you like.
In case some of you haven’t heard, Devil’s Trill was recently put on hold (go to the site and read the author’s notes to find out why), but Knell will be updated as normal, and now with extra updates since Devil’s Trill is on the backburner for the time being.
Also recently got a lovely fanart of Devere by Ravensa! Thank you again!
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Keeper: We are those exiled from Eden and denied blessed conjuration.
He continues as Devere and his unicorn slowly passes by on the nearby road. Only one man looks back at him, the rest of the crowd seem mostly focused on the keeper's words, save for one little girl who looks like she's freezing in the water. We see the keeper's back.
Keeper: Our misuse of his gifts tainted the essences, forcing his hand. But God forgives and awaits our purified spirits.
We finally see the keeper from the front. He's a stocky man with neck-length, dark blonde hair and some stubble on his face. He holds up a vial with a lid shaped somewhere between a star and a cross and has a circle at the center of it. A similar symbol can be seen on the church behind him.
Keeper: Today, I've an elixir from the Fold itself! One with these waters, our very souls will be cleansed of sin.
We see Devere is looking on at the scene. His eyebrow is raised and he looks less than impressed.
Keeper (off screen): Praise the All God, and amen!
The crowd: Amen!
Devere turns his head away. His face is now mostly hidden by his cloak.
Devere whispering: Fuck the Fold and their snake oil.