Baptism by Fire

Before The Oath, when a new member would join the faction, they would have to run across a fiery path, running through flames into a pool of water. This initiation was made in Valianthero 1, back when Guude led Axegang against Legacy and forced them into hiding. This form of initiation was soon replaced by The Oath after the server had upgraded.

Structure
An initiation chamber of this type consists of a long corridor with an ornate floor that consists of netherrack, stone slabs, and other blocks, there is water at the end of the corridor to extinguish the flames and cleanse the soul. The netherrack is always lit and is usually in a pattern. The only exit is the way you came, forcing you to run back through the flames to do finish the rite.

How to perform the rite
To perform the rite, you must run through the flames to pass, but simply sprinting through the flames usually results in death of the performer. Few people have ever bolted through it and survive. Putting out the flames is sacrilege, and taking too much caution will mark you as a coward. Cheating in this rite(Putting out flames, Fire resistance potion, Golden apple, etc.) means the person will be immediately removed from the faction.