A group of witches is commonly referred to as a coven. Covens are typically composed of witches who gather together to practice their craft, perform rituals, and support one another in their spiritual journey. The number of witches in a coven can vary, with some covens consisting of just a few members, while others may have a larger membership. Covens often have a hierarchical structure, with a leader or high priestess at the helm who guides the group's activities and teachings. The leader is usually someone with experience and knowledge in witchcraft and is responsible for maintaining the traditions and practices of the coven. Within a coven, members may collaborate on spellwork, divination, and other magical practices to harness their collective power and enhance their magical abilities.
Within a coven, members may collaborate on spellwork, divination, and other magical practices to harness their collective power and enhance their magical abilities. Covens can create a supportive and nurturing environment for witches to learn and grow in their craft, sharing knowledge, experiences, and understanding. Being part of a coven allows witches to connect with like-minded individuals who share their beliefs, creating a sense of community and belonging.
Your Coven Hierarchy
Similar to the priesthood, from very primitive times down to the present day, secret magical societies, including witch covens, have organized themselves into hierarchies, the policy of the group being dictated by the leader or leaders at the head. These people were usually held to be stronger, wiser, or merely older than the rest of the group, and maintained a position of authority until such a time as either they had it challenged from below or they themselves handed it on to a successor in due course. Some witches believe, mistakenly, I feel, that at one time the periodical death of the coven leader was demanded, thus forcibly ending his term of office. This was considered a magical sacrifice, a renewal of power for the rest of the coven; a recharging of the coven entity, in fact. Whether this form of sacrifice was, in fact, ever indulged in by witches is a moot point. It is certainly a practice common to many primitive societies.
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