Codex of the Rok Clan: Volume 3 Chapter 11: The Exodus from Concordia
The Mandalorian way of life is rooted deeply in tradition and resilience.As we venture into the Unknown Regions, we carry with us the customs and beliefs that have sustained us for centuries. This codex entry details the significant cultural practices observed during our departure from Concordia.
1. The Resol'nare Our sacred code. The spine of Mandalorian identity. It is not just law... it is who we are Ba'jur: Education of our children in the ways of Mandalore. Beskar'gam: Our armor, Our skin. A symbol of strength... and unity. Ara'nov: The defense, of clan, kin, and self. Mando'a: Our tongue, Our voice through the stars. Haaranov: Contribution to the clan. Every hand... every heart... matters. Manda'yaim: The call. To stand. To fight. To die. If Mand'alor commands it. These six tenets guided our departure. Every warrior of Clan Rok stood ready. Every child prepared for the stars.
2. The Rite of Departure We gathered at our shrine... one final time. To perform the ancient ritual... and honor what was. The Invocation of Kad Ha'rangir: A prayer to the god of destruction and rebirth, asking for strength to sever the past. And the courage to forge a new future. The Lighting of the Pyre: Flames lit high to burn away the chains of Concordia. To free us for what must come. The Blessing of the Elders: They anointed our warriors with the sacred waters. Passed down wisdom, strength, resolve, so the fire of Mandalore would burn within them. 3. The Caravan of the Stars Our fleet — forged in flame and fury. Each vessel, a fortress. Each crew, a warband. We are nomads by blood. Survivors by code. The Unknown Regions await... but we do not tremble. We adapt. We endure. 4. The Preservation of History Each warrior carries our past. Beskar tablets — etched in sweat, blood, and time. Our deeds. Our names. Our honor. Never forgotten. And now...we enter the void. But we do not go alone. We go with our customs. Our language. Our spirit. We are Rok. We are Mandalorian. And wherever we walk — we walk as warriors. This... is the Way.