Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays - Revision history

GS4-THANDIWE: /* Kaaman Uda Gehan Bur: The Longest Light */

2025-12-03T01:59:02Z

Kaaman Uda Gehan Bur: The Longest Light

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	: Although others are encouraged to create their own snow and ice art, the compound sculpture and accolades are awarded only to gnomes, as one gnome stated, "That's just too much ice for anyone taller than a gnome."		: Although others are encouraged to create their own snow and ice art, the compound sculpture and accolades are awarded only to gnomes, as one gnome stated, "That's just too much ice for anyone taller than a gnome."

	=== ~~Kaaman~~ ~~Uda~~ ~~Gehan~~ ~~Bur~~: ~~The~~ ~~Longest~~ ~~Light~~ ===		=== Natum abn Tsan Sagan: Festival of the White Star ===
	:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration''': ~~Kaaman~~ ~~Uda~~ ~~Gehan~~ ~~Bur~~: ~~The~~ ~~Longest~~ ~~Light~~		:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration''': Natum abn Tsan Sagan: Festival of the White Star
	:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration''': ~~Day~~ of ~~the~~ ~~Solstice~~		:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration''': Weekend of Eorgaen 8
	:'''Who celebrates it''': ~~Primarily Mhoragians, but also any halfling~~ of the Northern Steppes		:'''Who celebrates it''': Halflings of the Northern Steppes
	:'''Where is it celebrated''': Northern Steppes		:'''Where is it celebrated''': Northern Steppes, largest celebration is in Halan Lea

			: Festival of the White Star: This festival (Natum abn Tsan Sagan, or "Festival of the White Star") marks an important point in the year for Steppes halflings. Winter in the Steppes can be exceptionally cruel, and the arrival in the skies of the star Caeliabol signifies that the shortest days of the year are soon to end and the march to the warmth of summer has begun. Caeliabol, the White Stag Star, is the brightest light in The Paladin, a constellation visible from Eorgaen 8 to Eorgaen 22. Although Steppes halflings mark the festival wherever they winter, the largest and most elaborate observances take place around Lake Khesta'dahl and in the Brughan village of Halan Lea, where the waters mirror the star.
	: The halflings commemorate the solstice with their aptly named midsummer festival Kaaman Uda Gehan Bur (literally "light is most long" or "Longest Light").

			: Young halflings craft crowns of antlers from wood and shed horn, often painting them white and adorn them with bits of polished metal or glass. Elders select the maker of the most pleasing crown as the "Stag of Light" (buk abn kaaman), who leads the village's procession down to the lake shore.
	'''The Cavalcade and the Ponies'''
	: The daytime festivities are marked by The Pony Cavalcade. Children gather to reenact ancient cavalry battles using their beloved "ponies," which are fashioned from sturdy wooden sticks adorned with finely carved heads and flowing manes. The entire day is dedicated to the preparation. Halfling families lavish attention on painting, polishing, and decorating their ponies with brightly colored ribbons, fresh summer flowers, and bells; each detail is meant to bring luck and speed to the mock battle.

			: Star-catchers, or anajin-abn-tsan, will dive into the ice cold lake in the darkest hours, hoping to catch rays of starlight to bring back to the Stag of Light. In reality, the goal is to snatch a handful of phosphorescent waterthyme native to the lake, which glows bright white for a time when first exposed to air.
	'''The Sunkeepers and the Fires'''
	: As the long day finally yields to twilight, the focus shifts to the communal hearth and protection against the encroaching darkness. Towering bonfires are ignited across the grasslands to quite literally keep the dark at bay through the short night.

			: Around midnight on the central night of the festival, there is a rite called the Star-Silence (tsiimaga abn tsan, or "silence of star"). Drums stop, songs fade, and children are hushed. The Star-Silence is a time to remember those who will not see the coming year. It is especially fortuitous to see Caeliabol's reflection during the Star-Silence, and ill tidings if the night is cloudy or Caeliabol is otherwise obscured. Some soothsayers take things a step further, saying that if a wind ripples the lake and breaks the star's reflection, it is a sign that the year ahead will bring tumult and change, while if the water remains smooth, it portends a calm and quiet year ahead.
	: Unwed young halfling women are granted the honorable, if symbolic, title of Sunkeepers. Their sacred charge is to tend and defend the bonfires, ensuring the flame never falters until dawn breaks. This vigil is not just ceremonial; it is the focus of a traditional courtship ritual. It is said that any potential suitor brave enough to sneak past the vigilant Sunkeepers and successfully steal a smoldering brand from their fire earns both the admiration of the community and a celebratory kiss from the Sunkeeper whose fire they challenged. This act is seen as a demonstration of courage, quickness, and good humor, all highly valued traits in a prospective halfling partner. The success or failure of the brand-stealing attempts provides lively entertainment for the whole community as the night wears on.

			: Oaths spoken under Caeliabol are believed to be some of the most binding that a halfling can make.

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GS4-THANDIWE: /* Eorgaen */

2025-12-03T01:52:14Z

Eorgaen

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	: Although others are encouraged to create their own snow and ice art, the compound sculpture and accolades are awarded only to gnomes, as one gnome stated, "That's just too much ice for anyone taller than a gnome."		: Although others are encouraged to create their own snow and ice art, the compound sculpture and accolades are awarded only to gnomes, as one gnome stated, "That's just too much ice for anyone taller than a gnome."

			=== Kaaman Uda Gehan Bur: The Longest Light ===
			:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration''': Kaaman Uda Gehan Bur: The Longest Light
			:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration''': Day of the Solstice
			:'''Who celebrates it''': Primarily Mhoragians, but also any halfling of the Northern Steppes
			:'''Where is it celebrated''': Northern Steppes

			: The halflings commemorate the solstice with their aptly named midsummer festival Kaaman Uda Gehan Bur (literally "light is most long" or "Longest Light").

			'''The Cavalcade and the Ponies'''
			: The daytime festivities are marked by The Pony Cavalcade. Children gather to reenact ancient cavalry battles using their beloved "ponies," which are fashioned from sturdy wooden sticks adorned with finely carved heads and flowing manes. The entire day is dedicated to the preparation. Halfling families lavish attention on painting, polishing, and decorating their ponies with brightly colored ribbons, fresh summer flowers, and bells; each detail is meant to bring luck and speed to the mock battle.

			'''The Sunkeepers and the Fires'''
			: As the long day finally yields to twilight, the focus shifts to the communal hearth and protection against the encroaching darkness. Towering bonfires are ignited across the grasslands to quite literally keep the dark at bay through the short night.

			: Unwed young halfling women are granted the honorable, if symbolic, title of Sunkeepers. Their sacred charge is to tend and defend the bonfires, ensuring the flame never falters until dawn breaks. This vigil is not just ceremonial; it is the focus of a traditional courtship ritual. It is said that any potential suitor brave enough to sneak past the vigilant Sunkeepers and successfully steal a smoldering brand from their fire earns both the admiration of the community and a celebratory kiss from the Sunkeeper whose fire they challenged. This act is seen as a demonstration of courage, quickness, and good humor, all highly valued traits in a prospective halfling partner. The success or failure of the brand-stealing attempts provides lively entertainment for the whole community as the night wears on.

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GS4-THANDIWE: /* Olive Harvest Days */

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Olive Harvest Days

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 :'''Where is it celebrated:''' Originating in Ta'Loenthra, Hearth's Heart has been recognized and celebrated across the Elven Nations
 :'''A short description of the holiday:''' Hearth's Heart originated as a celebration of the works of a famed Loenthran writer, her literature honored through various artistic interpretations throughout the city-state.  The holiday expanded and evolved as it was shared across the Elven Nations, its charming origins bringing together lovers of literature and art during the cold month of Eoantos.  On the day of Hearth's Heart, elves visit friends and loved ones, gathering together to exchange written works, artwork, and other various crafts, the emphasis placed on the face-to-face interactions often few and far between during the winter season.  The focus is not on the artist's skill, but on the intentions of the gift, be it a thank you to a kindly acquaintance, a declaration of love, or a simple intention to bring a smile upon a stranger's face.
 === Olive Harvest Days ===

GS4-THANDIWE: /* Day of Eonak's Gift */

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Day of Eonak's Gift

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 :'''Where is it celebrated:''' anywhere Eonak is worshiped
 :'''A short description of the holiday:''' During the month of Eoantos, dwarven crafters spend their time making the finest quality items of their chosen trade.  Once finished, each dwarf presents their creation as a gift to another member of their community on the last day of the month.  The reason(s) as to why any dwarf is chosen to be presented with this gift is declared publicly, and can be for personal reasons, a favor done previously, or by the merits found through the chosen dwarf's accomplishments.  These items often become heirlooms in the gifted dwarf's family and provide a sense of unity between the families within each clan.
 == Eorgaen ==

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Eorgaen */

2024-09-19T14:58:17Z

Eorgaen

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	:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Second Volnesday of Eorgaen		:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Second Volnesday of Eorgaen
	:'''Who celebrates it:''' The Order of Voln		:'''Who celebrates it:''' The Order of Voln
			:'''Where is it celebrated:''' Across Elanthia
	:'''~~Where~~ is it ~~celebrated~~:''' On the second Volnesday of Eorgaen, a vigil is held in the open throughout the night to watch the passage of The Paladin constellation and to meditate upon Voln's mandate.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' On the second Volnesday of Eorgaen, a vigil is held in the open throughout the night to watch the passage of The Paladin constellation and to meditate upon Voln's mandate.

	=== Day of Winter's Joy ===		=== Day of Winter's Joy ===

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	== Eorgaen ==		== Eorgaen ==
			=== Day of the Paladin's Observance ===
	:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration:''' Day of the Paladin's Observance		:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration:''' Day of the Paladin's Observance
	:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Second Volnesday of Eorgaen		:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Second Volnesday of Eorgaen

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Eorgaen */

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Eorgaen

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	== Eorgaen ==		== Eorgaen ==
			:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration:''' Day of the Paladin's Observance
⚫	~~Second~~ ~~Volnesday~~ of ~~Eorgaen~~ – ~~The~~ ~~Day~~ of ~~the~~ ~~Paladin Observance: A~~ vigil is held in the open throughout the night to watch the passage of ~~our~~ ~~Lord’s~~ constellation and to meditate upon ~~his~~ mandate.
			:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Second Volnesday of Eorgaen
			:'''Who celebrates it:''' The Order of Voln
		⚫	:'''Where is it celebrated:''' On the second Volnesday of Eorgaen, a vigil is held in the open throughout the night to watch the passage of The Paladin constellation and to meditate upon Voln's mandate.

	=== Day of Winter's Joy ===		=== Day of Winter's Joy ===

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	:'''Who celebrates it:''' Aelotoi		:'''Who celebrates it:''' Aelotoi
	:'''Where it is celebrated:''' Cysaegir, Glimae'den Wildwood		:'''Where it is celebrated:''' Cysaegir, Glimae'den Wildwood
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' Ayd Bre'Cyr Casroh, roughly translated to "Day of Heavenly Light" or known better in common as "Day of Freedom," is the date officially recognized and celebrated by the aelotoi as a celebration of their move to Elanthia through the portal from Bre'Naere. The portal initially opened on the 30th day of Jastatos (October 30th) and was the start of the aelotian migration. However it was about one week later that the monarchs of the five elven houses recognized their inadvertent part in the plight of the aelotoi and granted them the right to earn full citizenship in all elven city-states.<ref>Gwennelen Mea'reth, [~~https://gswiki.play.net/History_of_the_Aelotoi~~#~~6_Eoantos~~ History of the Aelotoi]</ref> Along with this, the aelotoi were granted Glimae'den, which was then renamed to Cysaegir, meaning their refuge/sanctuary. Celebrations are a combination of joyous for the freedom granted, while simultaneously holding a somber feeling for the past and those who were unable to pass through the portal.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' Ayd Bre'Cyr Casroh, roughly translated to "Day of Heavenly Light" or known better in common as "Day of Freedom," is the date officially recognized and celebrated by the aelotoi as a celebration of their move to Elanthia through the portal from Bre'Naere. The portal initially opened on the 30th day of Jastatos (October 30th) and was the start of the aelotian migration. However it was about one week later that the monarchs of the five elven houses recognized their inadvertent part in the plight of the aelotoi and granted them the right to earn full citizenship in all elven city-states.<ref>Gwennelen Mea'reth, [[History of the Aelotoi#6 Eoantos\|History of the Aelotoi]]</ref> Along with this, the aelotoi were granted Glimae'den, which was then renamed to Cysaegir, meaning their refuge/sanctuary. Celebrations are a combination of joyous for the freedom granted, while simultaneously holding a somber feeling for the past and those who were unable to pass through the portal.
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	:'''Where is it celebrated:''' anywhere Eonak is worshiped		:'''Where is it celebrated:''' anywhere Eonak is worshiped
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' During the month of Eoantos, dwarven crafters spend their time making the finest quality items of their chosen trade. Once finished, each dwarf presents their creation as a gift to another member of their community on the last day of the month. The reason(s) as to why any dwarf is chosen to be presented with this gift is declared publicly, and can be for personal reasons, a favor done previously, or by the merits found through the chosen dwarf's accomplishments. These items often become heirlooms in the gifted dwarf's family and provide a sense of unity between the families within each clan.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' During the month of Eoantos, dwarven crafters spend their time making the finest quality items of their chosen trade. Once finished, each dwarf presents their creation as a gift to another member of their community on the last day of the month. The reason(s) as to why any dwarf is chosen to be presented with this gift is declared publicly, and can be for personal reasons, a favor done previously, or by the merits found through the chosen dwarf's accomplishments. These items often become heirlooms in the gifted dwarf's family and provide a sense of unity between the families within each clan.

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	== Eorgaen ==		== Eorgaen ==
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	: Although others are encouraged to create their own snow and ice art, the compound sculpture and accolades are awarded only to gnomes, as one gnome stated, "That's just too much ice for anyone taller than a gnome."		: Although others are encouraged to create their own snow and ice art, the compound sculpture and accolades are awarded only to gnomes, as one gnome stated, "That's just too much ice for anyone taller than a gnome."

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	:'''Where is it celebrated:''' Originating in Ta'Loenthra, Hearth's Heart has been recognized and celebrated across the Elven Nations		:'''Where is it celebrated:''' Originating in Ta'Loenthra, Hearth's Heart has been recognized and celebrated across the Elven Nations
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' Hearth's Heart originated as a celebration of the works of a famed Loenthran writer, her literature honored through various artistic interpretations throughout the city-state. The holiday expanded and evolved as it was shared across the Elven Nations, its charming origins bringing together lovers of literature and art during the cold month of Eoantos. On the day of Hearth's Heart, elves visit friends and loved ones, gathering together to exchange written works, artwork, and other various crafts, the emphasis placed on the face-to-face interactions often few and far between during the winter season. The focus is not on the artist's skill, but on the intentions of the gift, be it a thank you to a kindly acquaintance, a declaration of love, or a simple intention to bring a smile upon a stranger's face.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' Hearth's Heart originated as a celebration of the works of a famed Loenthran writer, her literature honored through various artistic interpretations throughout the city-state. The holiday expanded and evolved as it was shared across the Elven Nations, its charming origins bringing together lovers of literature and art during the cold month of Eoantos. On the day of Hearth's Heart, elves visit friends and loved ones, gathering together to exchange written works, artwork, and other various crafts, the emphasis placed on the face-to-face interactions often few and far between during the winter season. The focus is not on the artist's skill, but on the intentions of the gift, be it a thank you to a kindly acquaintance, a declaration of love, or a simple intention to bring a smile upon a stranger's face.

	= Autumnal Holiday =

	=== Kuon's Vigil ===		=== Kuon's Vigil ===
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	: Kuon's Vigil is a sacred time of storytelling, mourning, and renewal, honoring the gentle giantman who rose from mortality through his dedication to healing the land. It is observed across the Isle of Ornath with each day carrying a distinct purpose and meaning.		: Kuon's Vigil is a sacred time of storytelling, mourning, and renewal, honoring the gentle giantman who rose from mortality through his dedication to healing the land. It is observed across the Isle of Ornath with each day carrying a distinct purpose and meaning.

	'''Day One – The Longest Night'''		:'''Day One – The Longest Night'''

	: At sundown, the festival begins with The Longest Night, a time of storytelling and remembrance of the Ur-Daemon War. Around great bonfires, families and communities gather, recounting tales of the coming of the Ur-Daemon, the battles of the Arkati, and the horrors that once threatened to consume Elanthia. While many weeks before the Winter Solstice, which is traditionally called the Longest Night, the event is named such as it was the first night of the great war so many centuries before. According to archives in the Library of Biblia, records speak of how the various races sheltered in fear as the first battle took place, noting "Great Wings covered the sky, large bodies writhed above, causing the sun, moons, and very stars to fall into darkness."		: At sundown, the festival begins with The Longest Night, a time of storytelling and remembrance of the Ur-Daemon War. Around great bonfires, families and communities gather, recounting tales of the coming of the Ur-Daemon, the battles of the Arkati, and the horrors that once threatened to consume Elanthia. While many weeks before the Winter Solstice, which is traditionally called the Longest Night, the event is named such as it was the first night of the great war so many centuries before. According to archives in the Library of Biblia, records speak of how the various races sheltered in fear as the first battle took place, noting "Great Wings covered the sky, large bodies writhed above, causing the sun, moons, and very stars to fall into darkness."
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	: As the night deepens, families prepare broken clay vessels, symbolizing the destruction after the war. Within these vessels, seeds are planted and kept within homes or shrines, awaiting their time to be nurtured.		: As the night deepens, families prepare broken clay vessels, symbolizing the destruction after the war. Within these vessels, seeds are planted and kept within homes or shrines, awaiting their time to be nurtured.

	'''Day Two – The Day of Mourning'''		:'''Day Two – The Day of Mourning'''

	: The next day is solemn and hushed, known as The Day of Mourning. No feasts are held, and even nature seems to pause as people wear dark greens and browns in quiet reverence. It is a day of collective grief, honoring:		: The next day is solemn and hushed, known as The Day of Mourning. No feasts are held, and even nature seems to pause as people wear dark greens and browns in quiet reverence. It is a day of collective grief, honoring:

	* The drakes who fell defending Elanthia.		:* The drakes who fell defending Elanthia.
	* The mortals lost, whose names have long faded from memory.		:* The mortals lost, whose names have long faded from memory.
	* The wisdom and history that was destroyed, leaving gaps that can never be filled.		:* The wisdom and history that was destroyed, leaving gaps that can never be filled.

	: Temples, libraries, and healing halls hold silent vigils, and those who walk the land pause to listen to the wind, the rivers, and the forests, seeking the quiet echoes of the past. At sunset, offerings of flowers and herbs are left at shrines to Kuon and Imaera, in gratitude for the renewal that follows loss.		: Temples, libraries, and healing halls hold silent vigils, and those who walk the land pause to listen to the wind, the rivers, and the forests, seeking the quiet echoes of the past. At sunset, offerings of flowers and herbs are left at shrines to Kuon and Imaera, in gratitude for the renewal that follows loss.

	'''Day Three – Kuon's Gift'''		:'''Day Three – Kuon's Gift'''

	: As dawn breaks on the third day, Kuon's Gift begins. This is a day of labor and renewal, where all, young and old, take to the fields, gardens, and cities to plant new life.		: As dawn breaks on the third day, Kuon's Gift begins. This is a day of labor and renewal, where all, young and old, take to the fields, gardens, and cities to plant new life.