Lore

Holidays Celebrated Across Imarel - by T.A. Saunders ©2010 v1.2

The following is a list of holidays celebrated across Imarel; some are only celebrated in certain nations, others are celebrated across the world. Notations for such will be marked with each holiday and holidays will be separated by the Terran and Imarelian month they take place on. Since the Asyndi were the first to make many of these holidays, they are noted in their language. Some are Elvish holidays Humans have adopted and still others are exclusively holidays celebrated by certain races.

M'Saro (June)

M'saro 22, Nisa Jirune (Imarel-Wide)

The coming of the season of Nisa is celebrated on this day, across Imarel. Outdoor activities, such as swimming contests, barefoot dances and games of skill are commonplace on this day. The Festival of Flame is also a part of this holiday, where seers and priests across Imarel pay homage to Kaal, who it is said favors this season. The colors of this day are bright red and gold, to celebrate the warmth and light of this season. Children are often given magic Sparkle Candles that blaze with a sparkling flame that does not burn but changes color. The children are supposed to take these candles and bring them to the Temple of Kaal in their city, in return for a sweet treat.

M'Saro 28, Brightest Dawn (Imarel-Wide)

As a celebration to commemorate the defeat of the Avatar of Fear, people across Imarel  pay homage to the many people and the heroes who died both on that day and throughout the Second Godswar. The celebration begins at dawn, where a morning vigil of song is conducted, followed by a carnival-style fair in the afternoon, where various candies, fruits and fried snacks are sold. In the evening, at sunset, white candles are placed within windows as a means to remember the dead.