Cenye

Cenye (from Old Kothlenic cenye "blood") is a central concept in traditional Kothlenic culture and mythology. [stuff]

Cenyelim

A cenyelim (modern Balak çeyêrim), also known as a blood sword, is a form of one-handed, single-edged sword traditionally wielded by Kothlen warriors. X. This act was often accompanied by a ritual known as thwethi "binding", with varying degrees of scale depending on the tribe the participant belonged to, as well as their social status; royalty and decorated warriors, as well as descendants of the latter, would typically partake in larger, more grandiose thwethi rituals. The largest of these rituals would often become a social event with festivities celebrating the occasion.

Impact on modern Balak and Gushli culture

The role of cenye and it's associated rituals is greatly diminished in modern Balak and Gushli society.

Couples in Balakia may still opt to take a blood oath during their wedding ceremony, but are legally required to undergo testing for bloodborne diseases such as HIV prior to the occasion.