Enter the Miasma

A Feast is an opportunity to share a themed meal with our fellow cultists, creating a bond that reverberates throughout the Hunt. This Omen gives us the occasion to sit down to a meal and challenge our Hunt siblings and cultivate our joyful rivalry. These challenges should be achievable and constructive, aimed at helping us become better fighters, community members, and people. This gives us goals...

Water can take many forms. It can adapt to any situation. But the strength of water comes when it is united in force. The Trial of Water tests the Acolytes ability to fight in a confined space against a superior number of foes. One must coordinate with their partner to move as one. To pass this Trial, one must be fleet as the surging stream, with the force of a magnificent tsunami, with all the st...

There are many ways to serve the Dread Gods. Those who wade into battle with strength and skill are the most noticed on the field. They are able to win glory as they are likewise a spectacle. But there are other ways to serve. The Dread Gods crave sacrifice, and they care not how it is achieved. This is well known by those who use stealth and cunning to achieve victory. They are masters at both cr...

There are many roles upon the field of battle. Many involve the strength of arm or skill with a weapon. But there is one role that doesn’t rely on force, but rather on cunning. It is a particular ability to take in the entirety of combat and know the best way to achieve victory. This task falls to the leaders who rise from the ranks of the Order of Aspen. Disciple Thumbs joins the Viper Prophet to...

The path to becoming a Primal is a grueling one. It requires pain and sacrifice, endurance and perseverance, and a singleminded desire to earn the favor of the Dread Gods. This honored position is won through the acquisition of Merits, mastery of the Trials, and diligence within the Sacred Orders. They are few in number as the task of becoming Primal is one that involves skill and focus beyond the...

As Xeric commands, we focus on our quest for glory and victory. The Observation of Desperate Frost is an invitation to meditate on our previous season, where we have succeeded and where we have fallen short in our goals. To achieve our aims, we must first understand who we are and what we are capable of. This Omen invites us to look back upon our place in the fighting community. What have been som...

There are many ways of achieving a position of Khojas within the Hunt. Some are entirely accomplishment based, others are by a vote of confidence from the local cult. The Huntsmaster alone can claim that the Lord of the Hunt personally charged them with their sacred calling. There are few Huntsmasters, but all can be called equally worthy. They differ from other Khojas in several ways. They are ta...

While the Dread Gods relish a close quarters kill, they may also place their blessings on those who slay from afar. Such skill is rare indeed, as it requires patience and cunning, focus and discipline. Many are those who have picked up the bow, few have truly mastered it. But the bow is not the only weapon used by a sniper. Javelins, lethal from mid range, are also under the purview of the sniper....

Before there can be fire, there must be a spark. Within the Hunt, that spark is known as Harbinger. These are those faithful souls dedicated to spreading the Word of the Dread Gods to those whose blades are hungry for more. Appointed by the Lord of the Hunt or the Chief Scribe, these individuals are tasked with finding warriors with blood on their minds and bringing them into the embrace of the Hu...

The Hunt is full of cultists who revere those dynamic and brutal aspects of the Dread Gods, but there is wisdom to be found in the presence of the most subtle of them. For those who prefer the cloak of darkness and who prefer to slay unseen, Silence is ever present. Silence provides a unique environment for the faithful, one that is outside the confinements of location. The omnipresence of Silence...

Omens of Revelation are times of internal reflection, looking forward and setting goals for ourselves in a directed way. This particular Omen occurs when the days are darkest and the opportunity is readily available for reflection. These Revelations are meant to be a personal journey, a sincere asking of ourselves our true intentions. They can also be moments to share with our fellow Hunt members,...

When on the field of battle, few things can stop us and make us hesitate like the attention of an archer. They are able to reach out and strike us at range the moment we have a lapse in focus, punishing us for our negligence. The Trial of Air challenges us to confront this fear without faltering, purging ourselves of all doubt and delay as we plunge headlong into this confrontation. The Hunter is...

Occurring during the darkest and coldest time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, the Festival of Death's Whisper is an opportunity to both honor the dormancy of the world and share the light and warmth present in those who gather in the name of the Dread Gods. This Omen is a joyful occasion to exchange gifts with our fellow Hunt members in merriment and mirth. They don't need to be expensive or l...

It is easy to fall into the trap of losing our field awareness. The opponent in front of us often makes heavy demands on our attention. But to focus too much on what's obvious can make us blind to the obscure, for waiting on the wings are those adherents of the Vine. Masters of stealth and subterfuge, even a lone Candle can bring the savage enlightenment of their skills on those who are unwary. Th...

The founding of the Hunt is a well kept secret... until now. The Viper Prophet breaks the silence to teach those who will listen about the Gods, his former master, and the nefarious rise of the Hunt in Belegarth. This teaching is both an invitation to the worthy and a warning to those deemed prey. From the beginning of time to the first cult and beyond, be attentive and hear the secrets of the Mia...

When people think of the most lethal fighter on a team, the assumption is often that it is the largest or strongest lineman or the most fleet flanker. More often than not, this is not the case. More often than not, the fighter with the highest body count is the archer. Archers are able to extend the threat zone of their team, striking at key targets. Those who carry javelins are able to engage the...

Of the many Merits in the record of the Hunt, few are as difficult to acquire as that of the Berserk. The ability to continue fighting effectively after being wounded is a rare trait, often being formed after years of gruelling practice. Once the mindset is successfully achieved, the Berserk is an undeniable asset to their team and an absolute menace to their enemy. Apostle Kaji Akumu joins the Vi...

One of the most difficult things to do on the field of battle is to enter into combat with no weapons at all. This is precisely where the adherents of the Order of the Hawthorn revel in their art. The goal is simple, to deprive our opponent of their weapons. Many techniques exist to accomplish this end, and the most correct is the one that works. Apostle Kaji Akumu shares his wisdom concerning thi...

While all of the Dread Gods have the urge to be offered worthy and violent sacrifice, Tal Kheer embodies the primeval avarice known only to predatory cunning. With no pretense or hesitation, this being of wild fury launches the attack. There is no warning, no time to react. When Tal Kheer seeks to claim what is theirs it does so with brutal force. And, in the mind of this mad god, everything belon...

Earth is often seen as the most trustworthy of the elements. It is the sure foundation upon which everything depends for stability. But earth can be deceptive, for when its fury breaks loose, all sense of security is lost. As we enter this Season of Earth, we would do well to remember this powerful contradiction. The same element we rely on to support us can be unleashed as sheer chaos, throwing o...

Many of the epic things we see other fighters do go unmentioned. It is important to call out meaningful growth and advancement as well. The Cinder Rise Feast is an opportunity to look back at the year and boast about some of the amazing things our fellow Hunters have accomplished. There are many ways to celebrate, from having a potluck at someone's house to going out to a favorite restaurant. Howe...

This Omen invites us to look back and take stock of our season in the sport, community, and in the Hunt. Did we achieve the goals we set for ourselves with our intentions and challenges? Did we exceed our expectations or did we fall short? Where have we made progress? Each of the gods ask us to reflect in different ways during this sacred time. Breath deep and enter the Miasma. Support our Patreon...

The Great Hunt is a secretive cult within the Belegarth community. This episode is an introduction to the themes of the Hunt, the terms used with Belegarth, and what to expect over the next year of this podcast. We will be talking about the legendary founding of the Hunt, how the great Yaga Xoshawv gained the vision of the Dread Gods, and then passed his teachings to his humble servant Malark. The...