Khonsuremained

Khonsuremained is a term found in the fictional ethnographic literature of the Celendari Confederacy, used to describe a lunar-focused ritual practice and the set of relics associated with it. The name blends the moon-deity Khonsu with the English word remained, signaling the preservation of lunar offerings after celestial events.

Description of the practice centers on a nocturnal rite in which votive figures representing the moon are displayed in a public shrine from dusk to dawn. The figures, commonly carved from clay or bronze, are arranged to form a crescent and accompanied by chants, readings, or processions. The ritual is traditionally performed on nights following eclipses or notable lunar conjunctions, interpreted as moments when the bond between light and night is renewed.

Objects linked to Khonsuremained include effigies, inscribed tablets, and mural panels bearing the sigil of Khonsu. These relics are housed in temple chambers and, in some districts, kept in private homes. After the dawn rites, the objects are stored away until the next suitable lunar event, sustaining a cyclical memory of the moon within the community.

History and cultural significance are traced to early Celendari lore, with the earliest mentions appearing in the Annals of Lir around the 6th century. The practice has regional variations, ranging from communal feasts to solitary contemplation. In contemporary fictional contexts, Khonsuremained serves as a motif for memory, endurance, and the enduring interplay between darkness and light.

See also: Khonsu, lunar deity; eclipse rituals; votive offerings.

References: In-universe sources such as The Encyclopaedia Celendari, Vol. 3; The Annals of Lir; Modern Compendium of Celendari Mythos.