Introduction:

The Gathering (2 minutes)

Action: As the moon rises, the pack gathers in a clearing in the forest.

Music: Soft howls begin to rise as wolves from different directions come together, creating a harmonious and haunting melody.

Words: The Alpha wolf opens the ceremony with a deep, resonant howl, signalling the beginning of The Howling.

Main Ceremony:

The Invocation of the Celestial Bodies (3 minutes)

Action: The pack forms a circle around a central stone or symbolic object that represents the moon.

Music: A steady, rhythmic drumming begins, created by wolves tapping their paws or using natural objects like sticks and stones.

Words: The Alpha and Beta wolves lead a chant:

Alpha: "To the moon, our guide in the night,"

Beta: "To the stars, our ancestors' light,"

Pack (in unison): "To the sun, the bringer of dawn, we sing this song."

The Storytelling and Honouring of Ancestors (4 minutes)

Action: The elder wolves take turns stepping into the centre of the circle, sharing tales of past hunts, wisdom, and stories of wolves who have passed.

Music: Background howling softly underscores the storytelling, rising in volume during moments of honour or significance.

Words: An elder begins: "In the light of the full moon, we remember those who came before us, whose spirits now dwell among the stars."

The Communal Howling (3 minutes)

Action: The pack lifts their heads to the sky and howls together, creating a unified and powerful sound that resonates through the forest.

Music: The communal howl serves as both music and ritual action, varying in pitch and intensity.

Words: Between howls, the pack repeats a phrase: "We howl to honour, we howl to unite, we howl as one throughout the night."

Closing:

The Silent Reflection (2 minutes)

Action: The pack sits or lies down in silence, reflecting on the ceremony and their connection to the celestial bodies.

Music: A gentle, barely audible hum or low growl permeates the air, symbolizing the ongoing presence of their spiritual beliefs.

Words: The Alpha speaks softly: "In silence, we feel the moon's embrace, the stars' gaze and the sun's promise."

The Final Howl and Departure (1 minute)

Action: The Alpha leads one final, long howl, signalling the end of the ceremony.

Music: The howl echoes and fades, leaving a serene quiet.

Words: The Alpha concludes: "The Howling is complete. Until the next full moon, we remain united beneath the stars."