Snowmonth

The second month of the year. It is was known as Prilúftyulí in the old tongue, and is often referred to as Snowyulí by many. It is associated with the adventuring vocation of Healer and starts with the rise of the The Cross.

Major Dates

2/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday. 2/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot. 2/2: Day of Healer's Praise 2/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Rebirth and celebrate the dwarven wanderers leaving their mountain homes once again. 2/12: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities. 2/12: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood. 2/13: Worshipers of Deep Duerra call Midwinter's Eve the Rallying, observed by recounting the triumphs of the previous year and working up a dark anger by passing around a newly severed head of their next conquest. 2/13: On Midwinter's Eve, worshipers of Ibrandul celebrate the Deliverance Unto Darkness. 2/13: The Crones of Thanatos and other clergy venerate Kiaransalee with the ritual Graverending, raising many undead "Vengeance Hunters" who seek revenge on their killers for 24 hours. 2/13: Worshipers of the Orc deity Yurtrus celebrate the Putrescent Death on Midwinter's Eve by infecting sentient creatures with a deadly disease. 2/14: Midwinter, also known as Deadwinter Day. This festival marks the midpoint of winter. 2/14: Amongst nobles and monarchs it was known as Midwinter and was traditionally used to make or renew alliances, although the common people called it Deadwinter Day, a reference to the cold and hard times that remained before the spring. 2/14: On Midwinter Day the Red Fellowship of the Deity known as The Red Knight observes the Retreat. This solemn Ceremony consists of an assembly wherein the clergy discuss the previous year's campaigns. Strategies are discussed, battles analyzed, and the accumulated lore integrated into the church's teachings. 2/14: The holiest day of the year for the Church of Shevarash is Midwinter Night, during which the Dark Court Slaughter is remembered. Inductions into the ranks of the clergy occur at this time. Each new cleric screams vows of vengeance into the night air and swears neither to laugh nor smile until the Spider Queen and her followers are no more. 2/14: Worshipers of Auril hold a festival of ice-dancing on Midwinter Night. 2/14: Worshipers of Berronar Truesilver mark this day with chanted prayers, speeches, reports on the workings of the church, and an underground festival. 2/14: Worshipers of the Svirfneblin deity Callarduran Smoothhands celebrate the Festival of the Star at midnight when special phosphorescent fungi reflect like stars off of subterranean waters. 2/14: To the worshipers of Gargauth, Midwinter Night is the Unveiling, said to be observed with many grisly sacrifices. 2/14: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action. 2/14: Worshipers of Grumbar hold a festival and set plans for the next year. 2/14: Worshipers of Laduguer observe Grimtidings by stopping work and listening to priests recounting tales of duergar suffering. 2/14: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers (conjured by hired druids or wizards or by senior clergy). 2/14: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects. 2/14: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Rooting and celebrate their renewed ties to the mountains. 2/14: Worshipers of The Red Knight observe the Retreat to review campaigns, discuss strategies, and codify lore. 2/14: Worshipers of Shevarash observe Midwinter Night in memory of the Dark Court Slaughter in which new members swear not to smile or laugh until the Spider Queen and other dark Drow gods and their followers are destroyed. 2/14: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing. 2/14: Priests of Osiris resanctify all burial crypts in Mulhorand. 2/14: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning. 2/14: Worshipers of the Gnomish god Urdlen appease their god with sacrifices in deep caverns on the Night of Blood. 2/14: Midwinter Night is known as the Masked Lord's Embrace to followers of the Drow deity Vhaeraun, who perform rituals of total sensory deprivation. 2/15: Wideberthians celebrate the Grand Revel in honor of Lliira, Sharess, and Sune by consuming sweet treats, dancing, singing, and exchanging gifts in traditional young couple escapades. 2/20: Sune's Praise Day 2/20: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Great Weave, a High Festival recognizing the making of Textiles and weaving of tapestries. 2/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing. 2/28: Fate's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar The last day of the month (they call the month Masta) was to celebrate the miracles and other strange events associated with the intervention of "fate". Any strange occurences on this day were seen as an ill omen for the coming year.