Ignobilis Ritae

The rituals used by the Sabbat are separated into two different categories, Auctoritas and Ignoblis. Auctoritas Ritae are performed by all Sabbat members while the Ignoblis are optional to a point.

The Ignoblis Ritae are more varied and informal. Presentation and exercise of these rituals vary greatly from pack to pack or city to city. Each pack will personalize the ritual to reflect the personality of those that make up the pack.

Examples of Ignobilis Ritae
Acceptance Rites : Almost all packs have a ritual they use to recognize a new leader, accept a probationary member as a full member and accept a Sabbat recruit as a True Sabbat. Involves the whole pack and usually requires an oath of allegiance be taken.

Farewell Rites : Used when bidding a fellow Sabbat farewell, when a pack leaves a city, when a pack member leaves for an extended period of time, you get the drift. Typically they involve the leader praising the one(s) leaving.

Initiation Rites : These are important to for all Sabbat. It transfers right to an individual, making him Sabbat. This is different from the Acceptance Rites in that it confers the power of the sect and not that of the pack. The Acceptance Rituals come after and the Initiation Rites are not performed with the whole pack.

Welcoming Rites : Used to greet other Sabbat. Welcoming rites of both packs are combined with each bringing something new to the gathering. These rites are more like a party but two points of protocol are carried out during them. A the beginning of the rite all pack members greet each other individually, presenting their names and their home. At the peak of the celebration a gift is usually exchanged from pack to pack. The leaders often use this ritual as a time to discuss Sabbat plans.