Blessing

 
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Once the meeting with the council members concluded, you decided to follow their advice and begin the preparations immediately. Your first step would be to visit the local priest, just as the locals would do. The purpose of this meeting is to receive guidance — both spiritual and practical — before entering "adulthood".
The horse tribes hold simple, naturalistic beliefs. Rather than worshiping gods, they revere nature itself, believing that good arises from the balance of the four elements, while evil stems from its absence.

In majority of tribes, the priesthood is reserved for a select few who stand apart from the majority. In this particular tribe, that role is given to horses born "between genders".
Such individuals are extremely rare and are seen as embodying a unique internal balance, connecting all worlds together. They are a literal representation of both masculinity and femininity united in one.

Upon arrival, you received a ceremonial blessing from a half-mare you had never seen before. She appeared formal and serious. After inviting you inside, she began to explain what lay ahead of you.
There were no surprises, as you were already familiar with the details of the ritual. However, she emphasized the importance of choosing a right mate. Your spirits would be bound together forever afterward, so you shouldn't rush your choice. Instead, you should follow your heart.

Since you were older than the average tribesman undergoing the ritual, she inspected you closely, paying particular attention to your private parts — a clear attempt to assess your virility.
She recommended that you begin ingesting a specific herb, which, over time, would "make your fire burn brighter." This would ensure the best performance during the coming-of-age ritual.

As you headed back to your hut, you began to wonder whether that was meant as an insult or simply advice.