Sacristan´s Crucible

A test every eleven year old noble on Nightfall is put through. The test is essential in determining wether a noble is to be a Sovaly or a Tuccar. The majority of nobles put through the Crucible prove be Tuccar, reinforcing the image of a martial elite in the Sovalys.

The test itself is cloaked in mystery, since not even the participants are unable to speak about it, beyond it being a harrowing ordeal.

On the eleventh birthday, the youngster is taken into the Sacristan´s dungeons and then not seen until the day after. When reemerging, the young noble now bears the mark of his or hers assigned caste.

Each Hold´s High Sacristan is responsible for carrying out the ritual with the Holds young, and there are rumours that not all rituals are equal.