Joining the Mordena

  The full history of the Tenecknaab is unknown, even to Janikk herself. It's been a feature of the planet since time immemorial, linking all life on Janikk to each other and forming the very basis of ancient Jannadaelox beliefs.   With the resettlement of Janikk in the era of Vazdimet, those living on the planet were no longer solely those born on the planet, meaning they did not begin their lives already tied to the Tenecknaab. To guarantee each new immigrant to Janikk willingly choose for themselves – and to maintain security of the ancient Jannadan language now known as Morjakk – Shane Lawrence worked with his leadership to devise the Yukkanit Tenael, "The Linking/Belonging."   Today the process is rarely referred to by its formal name, instead merely called "initiation" or "joining the Mordena."

  All Mordena partake in the Yukkanit Tenael. Those choosing to join most often undergo the rituals with the individual who recruited them, completing the entire ritual in the same day. Children born to Mordena most often join the Tenecknaab with their first meal, but are not taught Morjakk until closer to six months of age.   The ritual itself is flexible, allowing for customization to meet each participant's comfort level provided the necessary steps are taken to activate the magic required. Munokkael are permitted to select their own food, which they may eat by themselves or share with their recruiter or loved ones. Sometimes meals are prepared specifically for the occasion, but food chosen for convenience is just as effective. So long as at least one of the primary ingredients is native to Janikk, and the food itself is consumed on Janikk, the Tenecknaab will reach for the new celebrant and pull them into the planetary network.   Next, the Munokkael will allow a telepathyic link with a member of the Mordena in order to learn the mercenary's highly guarded language, Morjakk. The celebrant is free to select their own Telepath if they have a preference and do not know the magic themselves; otherwise they will be provided with one for the ritual. This phase is also an exercise of trust, as the Munokkael will need to allow the Telepath access to plant new memories in their mind while they are asleep.   Once again the methods are less necessary than the final results, with some choosing to sleep naturally, and others relying upon sleep-inducing Alchemy or fresh nirkk. Knowledge of Morjakk is transferred once the celebrant is asleep, often accompanied by Galactic Common or other information, at the Munokkael's discretion. If the celebrant is a minor, their family will assist in these choices.   Those who have undergone both steps are considered full fledged Morjakkael, entitled to the rights and priviledges granted to all Mordena.