Adenn made his way to the group of Mandalorians, observing them and seeing who all would be participating. The most obvious to Adenn was Taru Cadera and those from Clan Mortui, particularly since there were several Mandos in Clan Mortui colors near said children. There were also several children near Clan Cadera children, along with a few more spread out here and there. It really was a sight, there were many, many Mandos here, and many more Mandalorian children, soon to hopefully be full fledged adults. Smiling at that thought, Adenn came to a stop some 5 paces away from the entire conglomerate of Mando'ade. Gazing over them, Adenn kept smiling, not saying anything yet, there was still some time before it would officially start.
Turning as he saw movement to his right, Adenn took notice of a small child approaching him. At first he didn't know who it was, until he saw Auzure near the girl. Smiling in recognition, Adenn lowered himself to a knee to receive the girl that was charging towards him. In recent times with his own children, Adenn had come to love the young 'uns and treat them better and be nice. Now he was putting it to good use once more. Opening his arms slightly, Adenn invited the little girl to come hug him, which she did with a fierce crash against him. Rocking back slightly, Adenn brought an arm around her shoulders as he looked down slightly at her, grinning behind his helmet.
"Su cuy Lailya, you've certainly grown. How are you adiik?"
Rremaining kneeled before Lailya, Adenn turned his gaze up to look at Azure as she spoke. Nodding to her, Adenn tilted his head slightly as she spoke about the kids dying to the wilds. Snorting once, Adenn straightened up before speaking, keeping a hand on Lailyas head as he spoke.
"Su cuy'gar Azure, been awhile. They know what they're getting into, but that's the whole point. This is the verd'goten, where children become adults, they are tested one final time before achieving the gateway to everything in life." Turning to look at the group of Mando'ade, Adenn smiled slightly behind his helmet before shaking his head slightly. Turning back to Azure, he continued. "They are ready Azure, or the woods will kill them, they know this, we know this. Now it's up to them to come through and survive, to become adults."
Turning to face Taru as he stood up, Adenn listened as the soon to be adult spoke. Chuckling lightly at hearing the impatience, pride, and eagerness to do this, Adenn thought back to his own verd'goten. It had been in a far deadlier place, only a few short years after his parents had been killed. But that hadn't deterred Adenn, no it had empowered him, made him fight harder. It made him kill those who had stood in his way, kill the things that were spawned in the depths of that hell. Shaking the memories away, Adenn responded to Taru then.
"Su cuy Taru, ra gi'ah ohira skotah. Miak, bic b shi a kisol pur be nity'irlmatasi akaanir bal sruba a'yaou gar cuyir sta'hralhe.(Hello Taru, we'll start shortly. Then it's only a few hours of grueling fighting and testing before you're an adult."
After waiting a few extra moments, Adenn eventually turned towards the gathering as a whole and called them to attention, having them focus on him. Those participating in the verd'goten lined up then, standing before Adenn in a neat line, facing the Adenn and the forest behind him. Smiling widely behind his helmet, Adenn spread his arms wide to gesture at everyone and their surroundings. Then he spoke up, voice loud and clear for all to hear(this is spoken in Mando'a, not going to translate it all though, just plain old English).
"Su cuy vode, one and all, and welcome to another verd'goten! This is the first one we've had in some time, thanks to all the chakaar that've attacked us." At that comment, there were bitter mutters of agreement from several individuals in the crowd, though most simply remained impassive, here only to listen and then send their kids off to become adults. "That aside, it is now time for our children to grow, to complete their verd'gotens and join our ranks as full fledged adults."
Clapping once, Adenn then half turned to expand his left arm to show the forest behind him, and in front of the assembled Mando'ade. Adenn let them take in the impressive sight; tall trees, hidden movement, and general nature at its finest and deadliest. After a few moments of just observing it, Adenn turned his attention back to the ones who would be taking this verd'goten.
"In these woods are horrors of nature hell bent on killing you. They will try to eat you, cut you, stomp on you, poison you and more. Thus your simple mission is to get from here to the other side, get your reward, and then head to where it sends you. To pass, you must work alone, though you are allowed to help another of your vode out if they require it, this test is for each individual, not groups. That said, some of you may die, while others will survive and thrive. This will test you like nothing ever has or most likely will."
Taking a deep breath, Adenn let his gaze pass over every individual lined up before him, making T-visor to eye contact, with each and every single one. There were 34 children here, most likely only 25 or less would make it out after this. Sighing, Adenn continued.
"It's time for your verd'goten. You've said your goodbyes, so now you say hello to the jungles of Vanquo." Adenn moved to the side then, letting nothing obstruct the view of the verd'goten participants. "Oya vode, for glory and honor, let the hunt begin!"
And like that, the candidates would be off, heading into the forest in their own ways to face the various creatures and plants in the jungle/forest, forging their path through thick and thin. This would test them like nothing else, but it had to be done. Now it was all in their hands, whether they lived or died, failed or succeeded, it was up to them, and all the rest could do was watch through the camera droids high in the air.
[member="Mig Gred"] [member="Taru Cadera"] [member="Azure Djitred"] [member="Adara Raxis"]