All initiates before the adulthood must survive the trials.
- It is based on the Initiation of Orlanth and the I Fought We Won myths.
- The initiate's runic nature is revealed as:
- An Elemental Rune which reflects the dominant aspect of his soul.
- A Power Rune which reflects his temperament.
- A third rune which is either a Power Rune that is not opposed by his temperament or a Condition Rune
- Most men are found to have the Storm Rune while women are found to have the Earth Rune
- People with both the Illusion and Disorder Runes are considered cursed by Eurmal.
Sources: Book of Heortling Mythology, Orlanth Initiation Rites