Unwelcome One

If the Krysh are the gnoll war chiefs, Unwelcome Ones are gnoll shamans. They keep the stories that most gnolls have forgotten, and carry with them the weight of unspeakable and forbidden knowledge. All Unwelcome Ones encounter Ankha in some form or another during their trials; almost all remain close to her after they are completed. In doing so, they are said to gain power from Ankha herself, be it an unearthly sight, or an ability to see into the future. These powers come at a great cost, however; it is not unusual for an Unwelcome One initiate to be rejected by their friends, family, or even their entire clan. This power is also often paired with bouts of madness, which doesn't help their case much either. As a result, most join the Clan of the Blind Star, seeking refuge among fellow adherents of the gnoll goddess; others end up nomads, wandering and plying their magic craft.

Before Beginning The Unwelcome One's Path, A Gnoll Must:

• Be at least two years old (i.e. have spent at least two years actively characterizing as a gnoll)
• Fashion themselves garments worthy of the station (have at least one above-average gnoll kit)
• Have an interest in gnoll culture (including: lore, characterization, and garb)
• Be vouched for by the broader gnoll community as a "candidate of worth"
• Find a sponsor from the "circle of elders" (an existing Unwelcome One, or, in some rare circumstances, the lorekeeper of another race, such as a witchdoctor)

During The Unwelcome One's Path, a Seeker Must:

• Wear the garb they have fashioned, and keep their face painted (basically, always wear garb and paint on appropriate clan / personal warpaint)
• Officiate, or help officiate any gnoll ceremony they attend (e.g. a collaring ceremony, appointment of krysh, etc)
• Be available, within reason, to discuss gnoll history and culture, especially with other gnolls
• NOT be acting krysh, or seeking the title of krysh (in other words, you can't have both titles at the same time)
• Complete the 6 great trials of the Unwelcome Ones

The 6 Great Trials of the Unwelcome Ones Are:

• The Trial of Creation
• The Trial of Reverence
• The Trial of War
• The Great Feeding
• The Trial of Oneself
• The Trial of Revelation

These trials follow the path Ankha took while she still walked this earth.

Note: Only two trials may be completed per event, and the last four must be completed at a national event (Battle for the Ring, Armageddon, Chaos Wars, or Oktoberfest)

Known Unwelcome Ones:

Quinn, who completed her trials at Chaos Wars XXIII

Additional Unwelcome Ones Facts:

• Once the title is earned, there are only 4 ways to lose it: 1) no longer be a gnoll, 2) act so heinously / inappropriately that the community disassociates from you, 3) you voluntarily give it up, or 4) to pursue the title of Krysh .
• Unwelcome Ones cannot be challenged for their title in the same way Krysh can. This is considered rash to the point of suicide, since they are said to have access to both deadly magics and forbidden knowledge of future events