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	===== Festival of Feathers =====		===== Festival of Feathers =====
	:<section begin=festivalofoleani4 />After the annual migration to their summer homes, the T'Kirem Bear Clan, Grishknel Wolf Clan, Araime Sun Clan, and Maeramil Wind Runner Clans gather for the Festival of Feathers. This multiday celebration marks the onset of spring and serves as a unique courting ritual. Over several days, giantkin, especially young lovers, roam the mountainsides in search of tertiary and primary feathers shed by the migrating birds. These feathers symbolize the promise of love and the renewal of life. It's a tradition deeply ingrained in the giantkin culture that feathers are never taken but only found, respecting nature's gifts.		:<section begin=festivalofoleani4 />After the annual migration to their summer homes, the T'Kirem Bear Clan, Grishknel Wolf Clan, Araime Sun Clan, and Maeramil Wind Runner Clans gather for the Festival of Feathers. This multiday celebration marks the onset of spring and serves as a unique courting ritual. Over several days, giantkin, especially young lovers, roam the mountainsides in search of tertiary and primary feathers shed by the migrating birds. These feathers symbolize the promise of love and the renewal of life. It's a tradition deeply ingrained in the giantkin culture that feathers are never taken but only found, respecting nature's gifts.
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	:During the festival, these feathers are presented to potential mates as tokens of affection and commitment. If accepted, the feathers are carefully woven into the recipient's hair or beard, symbolizing their mutual dedication to the budding relationship. However, this festival is not just for potential mates but also to honor those that have been paired for a long time. Older lovers, having weathered the seasons together, often exchange smaller feathers, recognizing that it's the small gestures and moments in life that strengthen their bond over time. These smaller feathers represent the enduring love built upon shared experiences and the passage of time.		:</noinclude>During the festival, these feathers are presented to potential mates as tokens of affection and commitment. If accepted, the feathers are carefully woven into the recipient's hair or beard, symbolizing their mutual dedication to the budding relationship. However, this festival is not just for potential mates but also to honor those that have been paired for a long time. Older lovers, having weathered the seasons together, often exchange smaller feathers, recognizing that it's the small gestures and moments in life that strengthen their bond over time. These smaller feathers represent the enduring love built upon shared experiences and the passage of time.
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	:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.		:</noinclude>Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.
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	:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=festivalofoleani4 />		:</noinclude>This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=festivalofoleani4 />

	=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===		=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===

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	:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.		:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.

	:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=festivalofoleani /		:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=festivalofoleani />

	=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===		=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===

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	:'''Who celebrates it''': Various		:'''Who celebrates it''': Various
	:'''Where is it celebrated''': Various		:'''Where is it celebrated''': Various
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' Honoring the passing of winter and heralding the arrival of Spring, the Festival of Oleani centers upon weddings, the blessing of fields, new love, and new births. While not all cultures celebrate the day specifically as a way of honoring Oleani, there are many celebrations that take place centering upon this day and season.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' <section begin=festivalofoleani />Honoring the passing of winter and heralding the arrival of Spring, the Festival of Oleani centers upon weddings, the blessing of fields, new love, and new births. While not all cultures celebrate the day specifically as a way of honoring Oleani, there are many celebrations that take place centering upon this day and season.

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	:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.		:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.

	:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.		:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=festivalofoleani /

	=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===		=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===

GS4-VANAH: /* Night of the Luminous Rose (Arathsela) */

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Night of the Luminous Rose (Arathsela)

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	:'''Who celebrates it:''' Nalfein Elves		:'''Who celebrates it:''' Nalfein Elves
	:'''Where is is celebrated:''' Ta'Nalfein		:'''Where is is celebrated:''' Ta'Nalfein
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' The Nalfein tradition of arathsela, or Night of the Luminous Rose, signals the end of the summer and winter seasons, bolstering the last-minute income as tourists flood in to witness the celebration. A variety of activities culminate in the releasing of the ~~<nowiki>~~[[Arathsela lantern\|lanterns]]~~</nowiki>~~. These elaborate lanterns, painted in vivid colors and representing diverse subjects, are purchased from the night markets, and lit at the setting of the sun, when they are released across the piers, ships, and paddle boats filling the bay. Many poets have written verbose words regarding the release of the lanterns, referring to them as trailing constellations and even fireflies illuminating the amethyst-orange colors of the sky.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' The Nalfein tradition of arathsela, or Night of the Luminous Rose, signals the end of the summer and winter seasons, bolstering the last-minute income as tourists flood in to witness the celebration. A variety of activities culminate in the releasing of the [[Arathsela lantern\|lanterns]]. These elaborate lanterns, painted in vivid colors and representing diverse subjects, are purchased from the night markets, and lit at the setting of the sun, when they are released across the piers, ships, and paddle boats filling the bay. Many poets have written verbose words regarding the release of the lanterns, referring to them as trailing constellations and even fireflies illuminating the amethyst-orange colors of the sky.

	:In the rainy vernal season, many participants choose to bring their own lanterns and candles, as a particular stormy arathsela festival halted the release of the delicate paper lanterns. Young children often gather around the lanterns as they observe the constellations, while songsmiths and storytellers wax poetic about the tales of the heavenly bodies. Bottles of moonflower-crafted liqueurs and other floral-themed treats are often sold along the promenade, the market stalls engulfed in flourishing naefira.		:In the rainy vernal season, many participants choose to bring their own lanterns and candles, as a particular stormy arathsela festival halted the release of the delicate paper lanterns. Young children often gather around the lanterns as they observe the constellations, while songsmiths and storytellers wax poetic about the tales of the heavenly bodies. Bottles of moonflower-crafted liqueurs and other floral-themed treats are often sold along the promenade, the market stalls engulfed in flourishing naefira.

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	:'''Who celebrates it:''' Nalfein Elves		:'''Who celebrates it:''' Nalfein Elves
	:'''Where is is celebrated:''' Ta'Nalfein		:'''Where is is celebrated:''' Ta'Nalfein
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' The Nalfein tradition of arathsela, or Night of the Luminous Rose, signals the end of the summer and winter seasons, bolstering the last-minute income as tourists flood in to witness the celebration. A variety of activities culminate in the releasing of the lanterns. These elaborate lanterns, painted in vivid colors and representing diverse subjects, are purchased from the night markets, and lit at the setting of the sun, when they are released across the piers, ships, and paddle boats filling the bay. Many poets have written verbose words regarding the release of the lanterns, referring to them as trailing constellations and even fireflies illuminating the amethyst-orange colors of the sky.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' The Nalfein tradition of arathsela, or Night of the Luminous Rose, signals the end of the summer and winter seasons, bolstering the last-minute income as tourists flood in to witness the celebration. A variety of activities culminate in the releasing of the <nowiki>[[Arathsela lantern\|lanterns]]</nowiki>. These elaborate lanterns, painted in vivid colors and representing diverse subjects, are purchased from the night markets, and lit at the setting of the sun, when they are released across the piers, ships, and paddle boats filling the bay. Many poets have written verbose words regarding the release of the lanterns, referring to them as trailing constellations and even fireflies illuminating the amethyst-orange colors of the sky.

	:In the rainy vernal season, many participants choose to bring their own lanterns and candles, as a particular stormy arathsela festival halted the release of the delicate paper lanterns. Young children often gather around the lanterns as they observe the constellations, while songsmiths and storytellers wax poetic about the tales of the heavenly bodies. Bottles of moonflower-crafted liqueurs and other floral-themed treats are often sold along the promenade, the market stalls engulfed in flourishing naefira.		:In the rainy vernal season, many participants choose to bring their own lanterns and candles, as a particular stormy arathsela festival halted the release of the delicate paper lanterns. Young children often gather around the lanterns as they observe the constellations, while songsmiths and storytellers wax poetic about the tales of the heavenly bodies. Bottles of moonflower-crafted liqueurs and other floral-themed treats are often sold along the promenade, the market stalls engulfed in flourishing naefira.

GS4-ITZEL: /* Dra'Elstin */

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Dra'Elstin

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	=== Dra'Elstin ===		=== Dra'Elstin ===
	:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration:''' Dra'Elstin		:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration:''' [[Dra'Elstin]]
	:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Spring, usually in Ivastaen		:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Spring, usually in Ivastaen
	:'''Who celebrates it:''' All non-city dwelling sylvankind		:'''Who celebrates it:''' All non-city dwelling sylvankind

GS4-ITZEL: /* Ivastaen */

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Ivastaen

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	:Children are encouraged to participate in a less violent fashion by donning a replica of the stoutfoot's short, blunt horns and attempting to ram into tart-shaped pinatas, though many opt to traditionally down a pinata with a stick painted in candy colors.		:Children are encouraged to participate in a less violent fashion by donning a replica of the stoutfoot's short, blunt horns and attempting to ram into tart-shaped pinatas, though many opt to traditionally down a pinata with a stick painted in candy colors.

			=== Dra'Elstin ===
			:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration:''' Dra'Elstin
			:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration:''' Spring, usually in Ivastaen
			:'''Who celebrates it:''' All non-city dwelling sylvankind
			:'''Where it is celebrated:''' Throughout the woods and forests of Elanthia
			:'''A short description of the holiday:''' The Dra'Elstin is no simple festival -- it is a wild, otherworldly convergence where the sylvankind abandon the constraints of ordinary existence and meet the raw pulse of the just waking natural world. Held on no specific day, but typically occurring during Ivastaen, the Dra'Elstin begins when the forest breathes out its first true sigh of life. The celebration is less a structured event and more a living ritual, shifting unpredictably based on participants and their relationship with nature.

	=== Celebration of Ataelel ===		=== Celebration of Ataelel ===
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	: '''Who Celebrates:''' Citizenry of Riverwood		: '''Who Celebrates:''' Citizenry of Riverwood
	: '''Where is it celebrated:''' Barony of Riverwood in the Turamzzyrian Empire		: '''Where is it celebrated:''' Barony of Riverwood in the Turamzzyrian Empire
	: '''A short description of the holiday:''' As well as the [[Arkati]], citizens of Riverwood often practice rites to honor [[Jes'Tamaline]], a local spirit of the many rivers of Riverwood. If Jes'Tamaline is dishonored, it is said that the trees will bear no fruit, that deer will hear a hunter's footsteps from seven miles away, and that all the fish rivers will dry to dust with all their fish transformed to stone. Jes'Tamaline is honored on the last day of [[Ivastaen]] by singing songs in her honor, dancing through the woods, and garlanding people and trees with flowers.		: '''A short description of the holiday:''' As well as the [[Arkati]], citizens of Riverwood often practice rites to honor [[Jes'Tamaline]], a local spirit of the many rivers of Riverwood. If Jes'Tamaline is dishonored, it is said that the trees will bear no fruit, that deer will hear a hunter's footsteps from seven miles away, and that all the fish rivers will dry to dust with all their fish transformed to stone. Jes'Tamaline is honored on the last day of [[Ivastaen]] by singing songs in her honor, dancing through the woods, and garlanding people and trees with flowers.

	== Lumnea ==		== Lumnea ==

GS4-THANDIWE: /* The Battle of Winter and Summer */

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The Battle of Winter and Summer

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	:* Evashir: Evashir, especially those in farming or gardening societies may have specific rites and celebrations around this day, and it is a common day for a town-wide celebration focused on market trades of fresh flowers and vegetables.		:* Evashir: Evashir, especially those in farming or gardening societies may have specific rites and celebrations around this day, and it is a common day for a town-wide celebration focused on market trades of fresh flowers and vegetables.
	:* Aelotoi: The aelotoi commonly refer to this day as Yllira Bre'Flyr or Wind of the Flowers in common, as it is customary for many of the petals from blooming flora to be swept by the winds into the air, causing them to swirl about. Celebrations are simple, often in the form of picnics in general gathering areas with vegetarian fare featuring a floral base.		:* Aelotoi: The aelotoi commonly refer to this day as Yllira Bre'Flyr or Wind of the Flowers in common, as it is customary for many of the petals from blooming flora to be swept by the winds into the air, causing them to swirl about. Celebrations are simple, often in the form of picnics in general gathering areas with vegetarian fare featuring a floral base.

			=== Kuon's Bloom ===
			:'''Name of Holiday/Celebration''': Kuon's Bloom
			:'''Date of Holiday/Celebration''': Ivastaen First
			:'''Who celebrates it:''' Ornathians
			:'''Where is it celebrated:''' Isle of Ornath

			: For those who wish to honor Kuon in a more gentle, yearly observance, Kuon's Bloom is a spring festival marking the first blossoming of wildflowers and herbs. On this day, healers, herbalists, and farmers leave their first harvest of herbs upon temple steps or at the edges of forests, offering them back to nature in Kuon's name. Children gather wildflowers and weave them into crowns and garlands, which they place upon shrines and doorways, or even offer as gifts to those who have dedicated their lives to healing and growth. In the evening, a quiet moment of thanks is held in homes, fields, and gardens; each person reflecting on the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and the simple gift of being able to nurture something small into something great. Kuon's Bloom is a time of gentle renewal, an echo of the greater Vigil, but one meant to be carried out with joy and gratitude, rather than sorrow and toil.

	=== The Battle of Winter and Summer ===		=== The Battle of Winter and Summer ===

GS4-THANDIWE: /* Dawn of the First Blossom */

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Dawn of the First Blossom

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	:In this unexpected convergence of chaos and charity, the Day of Zelia's Warning emerges not only as a day of remembrance but also as a beacon of hope and solidarity for all who call Elanthia home.		:In this unexpected convergence of chaos and charity, the Day of Zelia's Warning emerges not only as a day of remembrance but also as a beacon of hope and solidarity for all who call Elanthia home.

			=== Bericsaba Market ===
			: '''Name of the Holiday/Celebration:''' Bericsaba Market
			: '''Date of the Holiday/Celebration:''' First Full Weekend of Olaesta
			: '''Who Celebrates:''' Ornathians
			: '''Where is it celebrated:''' Sleeping Drake Harbor

			: On the first weekend of Olaesta, the harbor market of Ornath, closed for much of the year, throws open its gates for a highly anticipated annual event. Farmers, poulterers, shepherds, and artisans from across the island descend upon the bustling square, eager to hawk their wares, test their skills, and stake their claim in the island’s most prestigious culinary and craft competitions. For one weekend, the market is a whirlwind of voices calling out their goods, the scent of grilled fish and sweet preserves thick in the air, and the clatter of craftsmen setting up displays of finely woven textiles, carved driftwood trinkets, and freshly fired pottery.

			: While trade thrives, it is the competitions that draw the largest crowds, each category a test of skill and island tradition. Culinary rivalries play out over the best island preserves, where jams, marmalades, and chutneys are judged not just on flavor but on their richness, balance, and longevity. Fish dishes range from simple grilled fare with crisp citrus glazes to elaborate spiced roasts, each entry an attempt to prove its maker knows the sea best. Breadmakers, too, bring their finest, whether soft, pillowy loaves or dense, nutty rounds meant to last through long journeys. The cucumber dip contest is perhaps the most cutthroat of all; what began as a humble side dish has become a matter of pride, with families guarding their ingredient blends as closely as a jeweler guards gemstones. Even shepherds take part in the fray, presenting their finest cheeses and strongest poultry stock, with judges weighing the plumpness of partridges and rock pigeons and the depth of flavor in each sample.

			: Though prestige is the greatest prize, the market is just as much a place of mischief and gossip. Rivals keep a sharp eye on one another, some going so far as to send spies to hover near cooking stalls, listening for whispered recipes or watching for the subtle addition of a hidden ingredient. It is not uncommon for a particularly good preserve or an especially inventive dish to mysteriously reappear in another vendor’s hands the following year, leading to playful accusations - or the occasional grudge that lasts well beyond the festival. By sunset on the final day, champions are crowned, bets are settled, and old rivalries either find resolution or new fuel. As the market shutters its doors once more, the island hums with the afterglow of competition, each participant already planning for the next year’s battle.

	=== Dawn of the First Blossom===		=== Dawn of the First Blossom===

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	:'''Who celebrates it''': Various		:'''Who celebrates it''': Various
	:'''Where is it celebrated''': Various		:'''Where is it celebrated''': Various
	:'''A short description of the holiday:''' <section begin=festivalofoleani />Honoring the passing of winter and heralding the arrival of Spring, the Festival of Oleani centers upon weddings, the blessing of fields, new love, and new births. While not all cultures celebrate the day specifically as a way of honoring Oleani, there are many celebrations that take place centering upon this day and season.		:'''A short description of the holiday:''' <section begin=festivalofoleani />Honoring the passing of winter and heralding the arrival of Spring, the Festival of Oleani centers upon weddings, the blessing of fields, new love, and new births. While not all cultures celebrate the day specifically as a way of honoring Oleani, there are many celebrations that take place centering upon this day and season.<section end=festivalofoleani />

	==== Race, Culture, or Area Details ====		==== Race, Culture, or Area Details ====
			<section begin=festivalofoleani2 />
	:* Atan Irith: In general, erithi and Inyexat do not celebrate this holiday, but many traveling to Elanith partake in local festivities.		:* Atan Irith: In general, erithi and Inyexat do not celebrate this holiday, but many traveling to Elanith partake in local festivities.
	:* The Great Piratical Flotilla: With their love for revelry, a fertility celebration is a cause for a raucous meeting aboard the flotilla by many. They focus less on love and Spring and more on the other components. This is not, however, a particularly specific or special flotilla celebration.		:* The Great Piratical Flotilla: With their love for revelry, a fertility celebration is a cause for a raucous meeting aboard the flotilla by many. They focus less on love and Spring and more on the other components. This is not, however, a particularly specific or special flotilla celebration.
	:* Elven Nations: While there is no particular celebration practiced within the Nations, elves often host dinner parties and other social occasions in the gardens to better showcase the flora and foliage that bloom with the Spring season.		:* Elven Nations: While there is no particular celebration practiced within the Nations, elves often host dinner parties and other social occasions in the gardens to better showcase the flora and foliage that bloom with the Spring season.<section end=festivalofoleani2 />

	===== Chastonia Lifting =====		===== Chastonia Lifting =====
	:A curious yearly custom known as "lifting" is followed by the peasantry of this region, wherein a person sitting on a chair or stool is lifted from the ground three times in succession. In the morning of the [[Festival of Oleani]] the men lift the women, and in the evening the women lift the men. The person being lifted is expected to give a few silvers to all those who exalt him in the name of good luck.		:<section begin=festivalofoleani3 />A curious yearly custom known as "lifting" is followed by the peasantry of this region, wherein a person sitting on a chair or stool is lifted from the ground three times in succession. In the morning of the [[Festival of Oleani]] the men lift the women, and in the evening the women lift the men. The person being lifted is expected to give a few silvers to all those who exalt him in the name of good luck.<section end=festivalofoleani3 />

	===== Festival of Feathers =====		===== Festival of Feathers =====
	:After the annual migration to their summer homes, the T'Kirem Bear Clan, Grishknel Wolf Clan, Araime Sun Clan, and Maeramil Wind Runner Clans gather for the Festival of Feathers. This multiday celebration marks the onset of spring and serves as a unique courting ritual. Over several days, giantkin, especially young lovers, roam the mountainsides in search of tertiary and primary feathers shed by the migrating birds. These feathers symbolize the promise of love and the renewal of life. It's a tradition deeply ingrained in the giantkin culture that feathers are never taken but only found, respecting nature's gifts.		:<section begin=festivalofoleani4 />After the annual migration to their summer homes, the T'Kirem Bear Clan, Grishknel Wolf Clan, Araime Sun Clan, and Maeramil Wind Runner Clans gather for the Festival of Feathers. This multiday celebration marks the onset of spring and serves as a unique courting ritual. Over several days, giantkin, especially young lovers, roam the mountainsides in search of tertiary and primary feathers shed by the migrating birds. These feathers symbolize the promise of love and the renewal of life. It's a tradition deeply ingrained in the giantkin culture that feathers are never taken but only found, respecting nature's gifts.

	:During the festival, these feathers are presented to potential mates as tokens of affection and commitment. If accepted, the feathers are carefully woven into the recipient's hair or beard, symbolizing their mutual dedication to the budding relationship. However, this festival is not just for potential mates but also to honor those that have been paired for a long time. Older lovers, having weathered the seasons together, often exchange smaller feathers, recognizing that it's the small gestures and moments in life that strengthen their bond over time. These smaller feathers represent the enduring love built upon shared experiences and the passage of time.		:During the festival, these feathers are presented to potential mates as tokens of affection and commitment. If accepted, the feathers are carefully woven into the recipient's hair or beard, symbolizing their mutual dedication to the budding relationship. However, this festival is not just for potential mates but also to honor those that have been paired for a long time. Older lovers, having weathered the seasons together, often exchange smaller feathers, recognizing that it's the small gestures and moments in life that strengthen their bond over time. These smaller feathers represent the enduring love built upon shared experiences and the passage of time.
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	:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.		:Much as the halflings have their wedding boxes that house their handfasting cords, giantkin have sacred clothes fashioned of supple pieces of suede. These cloths carefully wrap the feathers a couple has shared through their lifetime. When a giantkin passes, the feathers go with them into the flame.

	:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=~~festivalofoleani~~ />		:This festival is not only about finding mates, since it is rare to have so many clans gathered together, there are often apprenticeship exchanges that take place.<section end=festivalofoleani4 />

	=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===		=== Shakat's Rite of Spring ===