Namkha Knot
Overview
The Namkha knot is a woven symbol that serves as the sign of belonging to the Muna faction. It is created by aspirants as the final step of their initiation ceremony at The Spindle.
Creation Process
To create their Namkha knot, the aspirant must undertake a challenging climb of The Spindle, the world tree. They must:
- Climb to the top of the gigantic tree to collect vines or stems
- Descend to gather roots from the base
Using the materials they have collected, the aspirant must weave the Namkha knot themselves. The vines and roots are typically boiled and dyed before weaving.
Significance
The Namkha knot represents the official integration of the aspirant into the Muna faction. Once the knot is woven, the bearer has completed their Nine-Stage Pilgrimage and earned the right to make their own symbol of membership.
The climb itself serves as a final lesson. While ascending, initiates witness countless species living in concord within the world tree—squirrels alongside martens, eagles coexisting peacefully with nightingales. This observation embodies the core Muna principle: harmony.
Symbolism
With the Namkha knot, the bearer officially becomes a sentinel of The Skein, recognized as family among all Muna. The knot serves as both a physical marker of membership and a spiritual connection to the broader Muna community.