Rituals and Practices

The Feeding Rite

Followers gather organic waste or remnants of food and conduct a ceremonial offering to mealworms.

During this ritual, cryptic chants are recited, such as: "The Worm feeds, and so we thrive."

The Whispering

A meditative practice where followers listen to the sounds of mealworms burrowing, believing they contain hidden truths. The Burrowers claim to hear whispers of ancient knowledge, cryptic warnings of events yet to unfold, and fragmented insights into the nature of existence itself.

Often conducted in dark, enclosed spaces to heighten sensory focus. Among the most devout travel to the amazon to partake in psychedelics and be covered by the worms during the ritual to deepen their connection and commune directly with the Worm's essence, opening their minds to visions and revelations that defy mortal comprehension.

The Molting Ceremony

A symbolic rebirth ritual where initiates prove their devotion by covering their right hand completely in live mealworms for three minutes. This act is said to represent trust in the Worm's will and one's readiness to embrace transformation. The sensation of the worms moving is considered a direct communion with the Burrower's essence, solidifying the initiate's place among the devout.

The Sorting of the Forms

A ceremonial process in which initiates are tasked with separating mealworms from their pupa and darkling beetles. This ritual is said to symbolize the discernment of truth from deception and life from decay. The act is conducted in silence, with each form placed in its sacred vessel while whispers of ancient chants fill the air. Success in this sorting is seen as a mark of spiritual readiness to receive the Worm's deeper truths.

The Summoning Veil (The Forbidden Whisper)

This cryptic ritual is shrouded in secrecy and completely unknown to outsiders. Only whispered of among the most devout Burrowers, it is said to involve intricate patterns drawn in desecrated grain and the resonant hum of a thousand mealworms moving in unison. Its purpose remains concealed even within the cult, ensuring only those deemed worthy by the Burrower can piece together its enigmatic steps. Hushed murmurs suggest it holds the key to calling forth K'Thul-hu.