"Supreme Chief Divine! Cut hair, make vow! Blood Wine, face marking!... This is the blessing and protection of the Chief Divine, from the beginning of the Era to the end of the Era! None of the tribespeople shall be left out!..."
"Praise the Chief Divine! Huitzilopo... He will envelop the Northern Continent, bringing prosperity and light, like the blood-red and sunset, like the Sacred Fire and morning sun!..."
From sunset to sunrise, the blood-red conversion rite lasted the entire night. The priests sang until their voices became hoarse, and the Sacred Fire burned throughout the night. Compared to the daylight ceremonies, the night conversion rite carried much more mystery and fear. And fear is the most primordial and steadfast source of faith.
Of course, only the Yoeme Great Tribe, situated around the coal belt, could have nearly endless fuel to burn hundreds of Sacred Fires all night, illuminating the entire tribe's encampment!
