Post by SIARITH on Sept 20, 2013 1:19:27 GMT -4
Festival of The Gods
Date: October 9th October 13th
Details: This is the most massive festival of the entire calendar -- all the Deities visit Feyerlun at once, and head to the Moon Temple, where much revelry is had. The markets are insanely busy at this time of year, because gift-giving is one of the most known traditions during this time.--The reason for that is because on this day the two king's were chosen by the Gods. So it was once celebrated as the birth of both Toldale and Setanul, but also the Gods. The occasion is rarely solemn, and is distinguished by immense amount of alcohol and food consumption, constant laughter, and fantastic, though dangerous, fireworks.
Blossom Festival
Date: March 1st to March 8th
Details: In early spring, the willow trees at the Goussael get fuzzy catkins. They last for around a week before maturing into proper yellowy catkins, but this happens to always coincide with the time that Zepon sheds his horns. Zepon's horns represent evil, and the fact that they always grow back represents that evil will always be a part of us, even if we try to cast it off. The Blossom Festival is a celebration of the more carnal side of humanoid nature. Popular practices include face-painting, burning men constructed from straw, and sex. The festival mostly takes place around the Goussael River, but events can spread to the nearby woods.
Purification Ceremony
Date: June 18th to June 25th
Details: After the savagery of the Blossom Festival, Ai visits Crystal Lake, where many people congregate to take part in the Purification Ceremony. It takes place every evening for one week, starting on June 18th. The Ceremony involves splashing oneself, or being splashed with water from Crystal Lake and then sleeping in the meadow beside the lake at night. It is one of the few celebrations that doesn't involve lots of alcohol. The more devout followers also flog themselves with barbed whips, in repentance. It is a lot more sombre than the other holidays.
Fables and Epics
Date: November 3rd to November 10th
Details: To celebrate Saden 's immense knowledge, this holiday is celebrated by camping out in the wilderness with strangers, and sharing stories, as well as trying to survive for however long the trip lasts! Although people can technically camp anywhere, in order to have the highest chance of meeting Saden , groups often spend time in the Forever Forest. The celebration itself is relatively simple -- a swapping of knowledge and experience, and a chance to make new friends -- but it's an interesting way to gain knowledge without having to be too studious.
Champions Calling
Date: February 1st to February 8th
Details: In the cold winter of February, a tournament is set up in South-est Ka'Glen. Attended by Demesne, the strongest, quickest, and overall superior fighters all gather for seven days to battle each other in Her name. Each competitor is given armor that is meant to break after repeated hits. Once all their armor has fallen off, they lose, and their opponent wins. The winner of the tournament is given a form of passive magic of their choice. The audience is served the harshest of alcohols; a request from the Goddess of War herself. During the night, families all gather around multiple bonfires, sharing stories, and dancing, and getting quite drunk. They then return to their tents and sleep; waiting for the next round of the tournament
Date: October 9th October 13th
Details: This is the most massive festival of the entire calendar -- all the Deities visit Feyerlun at once, and head to the Moon Temple, where much revelry is had. The markets are insanely busy at this time of year, because gift-giving is one of the most known traditions during this time.--The reason for that is because on this day the two king's were chosen by the Gods. So it was once celebrated as the birth of both Toldale and Setanul, but also the Gods. The occasion is rarely solemn, and is distinguished by immense amount of alcohol and food consumption, constant laughter, and fantastic, though dangerous, fireworks.
Blossom Festival
Date: March 1st to March 8th
Details: In early spring, the willow trees at the Goussael get fuzzy catkins. They last for around a week before maturing into proper yellowy catkins, but this happens to always coincide with the time that Zepon sheds his horns. Zepon's horns represent evil, and the fact that they always grow back represents that evil will always be a part of us, even if we try to cast it off. The Blossom Festival is a celebration of the more carnal side of humanoid nature. Popular practices include face-painting, burning men constructed from straw, and sex. The festival mostly takes place around the Goussael River, but events can spread to the nearby woods.
Purification Ceremony
Date: June 18th to June 25th
Details: After the savagery of the Blossom Festival, Ai visits Crystal Lake, where many people congregate to take part in the Purification Ceremony. It takes place every evening for one week, starting on June 18th. The Ceremony involves splashing oneself, or being splashed with water from Crystal Lake and then sleeping in the meadow beside the lake at night. It is one of the few celebrations that doesn't involve lots of alcohol. The more devout followers also flog themselves with barbed whips, in repentance. It is a lot more sombre than the other holidays.
Fables and Epics
Date: November 3rd to November 10th
Details: To celebrate Saden 's immense knowledge, this holiday is celebrated by camping out in the wilderness with strangers, and sharing stories, as well as trying to survive for however long the trip lasts! Although people can technically camp anywhere, in order to have the highest chance of meeting Saden , groups often spend time in the Forever Forest. The celebration itself is relatively simple -- a swapping of knowledge and experience, and a chance to make new friends -- but it's an interesting way to gain knowledge without having to be too studious.
Champions Calling
Date: February 1st to February 8th
Details: In the cold winter of February, a tournament is set up in South-est Ka'Glen. Attended by Demesne, the strongest, quickest, and overall superior fighters all gather for seven days to battle each other in Her name. Each competitor is given armor that is meant to break after repeated hits. Once all their armor has fallen off, they lose, and their opponent wins. The winner of the tournament is given a form of passive magic of their choice. The audience is served the harshest of alcohols; a request from the Goddess of War herself. During the night, families all gather around multiple bonfires, sharing stories, and dancing, and getting quite drunk. They then return to their tents and sleep; waiting for the next round of the tournament