| Name of Month |
Season |
Named After |
Holidays |
| Rendilar |
Winter |
Rendilar the Redeemed |
Dawning, Nulltide |
| Quendilar |
Winter |
Liu Quen |
|
| Issori |
Spring |
Issori Thel'Radesh |
Spring Equinox |
| Nassori |
Spring |
Nass Stormwright |
Seeds of Grandeur |
| Elori |
Spring |
Elori Alabaster |
Fortune's Fair |
| Poruls |
Summer |
Por'hart the Silver Tongue |
Festival of the Word, Roar's Remembrance (Summer Solstice) |
| Claruls |
Summer |
Clara Kizmet |
Night of the Lost |
| Avuls |
Summer |
Avul Rosa the Scourge Bane |
Sworday |
| Belthus |
Autumn |
Lord Warden Belvath |
Autumn Equinox, Day of Purged Falsehood |
| Gwirus |
Autumn |
Gwaeron Darmon |
Harvest Festival |
| Lothus |
Autumn |
Lothar Caldreth |
|
| Eol |
Winter |
Eol the Starheart |
Kinfire (Winter Solstice), Three Tears |
Major Holidays
A relief from the dangers of daily life, Erenel is a world filled with holidays and festivals. The most notable of which are presented below.
Dawning
The first day of a new year is also the holy day of
Al'Madoon, the Architect and yearly anniversary of the Great Sacrifice.
Nulltide
A holiday of great importance for followers of
Luniwyn, the Silver Maiden. Nulltide is held on the first full moon of the new year and is believed to be when The Null floating in the Nothingness are most agitated. Celebration of this holiday involves spending the day in isolated silence with minimal activity to not bring upon their gaze, allowing Luniwyn a well-needed rest.
Seeds of Grandeur
On the first day of the planting season, Seeds of Grandeur thanks
Aymara the Foremother and life's renewal in the coming crops. Farming communities gather in preparation for the event, asking the Foremother to bless the forthcoming planting.
Fortune's Fair
Representing the unity between
Kalator, Father of the Forge and
Kav'wa, the Bard Prince, Fortunes Fair is a day of artistic expression. Here, bards compete in composition contests of drama, comedy, singing and dancing. Artistically savvy crafters show off their skills and sell wares to travelers from across the land.
Festival of the Word/Roar's Remembrance
Leading up to Summer Solstice, the three-day Festival of the Word marks a celebration of
Rezmir, of Light and Law and his defense of Erenel against the
Vyse Tyranal, the Fallen Elf.
On the first day, the faithful listen to sermons of the First Law before ending in a great feast. On the second day, the faithful listen to sermons of the Second Law and again end the day in a great fast. On the third day, the faithful listen to sermons of the Third Law before spending the rest of the day giving penance and fasting. This penance and fasting last through the third day and the following day, Roar's Remembrance.
Roar's Remembrance is held on the Summer Solstice as the longest day of the year marks the light of Rezmir crashing down upon the darkness and sending it to the Below.
Night of the Lost
Often celebrated in the peak of summer, this festival is a jovial celebration with
Ianna, Matron of Ravens. The Night of the Lost provides an evening for the living to come together and remember the loved ones they have lost. Local temples will host vigils and offer space for anyone that wishes to use it. Since this festival is intentionally public, it often involves food, drink, and storytelling. Offerings are given in hopes the Matron of Ravens will persuade
Bedoma, the Deliverer to pass favorable judgment on themselves and their loved ones when their time comes.
Sworday
Shortened from Sword Day, Sworday pays homage to
Ødger, the Storm Claw and those fallen honorably in battle. After a morning of tales dedicated to the bravery of the deceased, gladiatorial competitions begin, lasting well into the night. The last remaining gladiator is awarded an ornate sword or comparable weapon crafted in the likeness of the region's culture.
Day of Purged Falsehood
During the Day of Purged Falsehood, faithful of
Oriax, the Watcher honor scholars for their contributions to society. The day is filled with feasts, lectures and celebrations of the written word as universities band together across neighboring nations in search of giving scholarships to worthy individuals.
Harvest Festival
This three-day festival gives thanks to
Asanna, the Blazing Dawn and
Aymara the Foremother, for the gift of harvest and is an opportunity to celebrate the successful completion of another crop season. It is a time for the community to come together with feasting, carnival games and merriment before winter's chill arrives.
Kinfire
The Kinfire occurs during the Winter Solstice under the watchful eye of
Asanna, the Blazing Dawn. During this shortened day, the mortal races of Erenel show their generosity by giving gifts to members in their community who need them most. The poor are fed and clothed, and the homeless are given shelter. Friends and family gather around the fire to exchange gifts and discuss the year's events so all may learn and grow as kin.
Three Tears
Held during the last day of the year, Three Tears is a solemn holiday. As the year fades and another takes its place, Erenel mourns the loss of Asanna, Luniwyn and Rezmir's physical form and hopes one of the three may fulfill their Yearning next year and become whole again.
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