Immolate~(v) To sacrifice
Halcyon~(adj) calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather. 2. rich; wealthy; prosperous: Halcyon times of peace. 3. A generic term for Kingfishers
Lambent~(adj) running or moving lightly over a surface: lambent tongues of flame. Also gracefully dealing with a subject: lambent wit
Votary~(noun) a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun
Emmulous~(adj) desirous of equaling or excelling
Ineffable~(adj) incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy
Neophyte~(noun) a beginner or novice