The traditional sacrifice of a peeled victim to the Lord Hobb has its origins in that, at certain times, the most feared of the Raith Sidhe would appear to his "children", and walk amongst them stripped of all flesh.

Thus have his high priests always arrayed themselves in costumes which emulate the flayed state. A rat born at this time may devote himself to the veneration and worship of those filthy gods and aspire to attaining the powerful position of high priest.

The other, main purpose of the bloodybones costume is disguise, for the identity of the high priest has ever been cloaked in secrecy.

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