Festivalis Akittum

Festivalis Akittum, or Festivalis Veris is the agricultural celebration of sowing of barley, wherein uninhibited behavior and consumption of food and drink is encouraged.

History

The Festivals became so common, that the The Bafigron Empire even changed the name of the Festival to Festivalis Veris, however, the ancient name Akitu was the name that the Menedynn Empire had used for such celebration.

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Usually, every small civilized community to metropolis, celebrate this, however, On Fonacius 6, usually all communities clean their tableware and silverware for the occasion. Some communities even go the extreme of having specified cutlery for the festivals and 'all the year' tableware and silverware are forbidden.

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The beginning of the Festivals are usually celebrated with the priests of Thea, Nymm and Hiatea, often reciting somber prayers, while alongside them, the people would respond with equally solemn prayers, expressing the deep-seated fear of the unknown that dwelled within mortality.

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Usually a high priest or priestess would ritually cleanse himself in the waters of a river before partaking in special prayers at the temple alongside his fellow priests.

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Skilled craftsmen would commence the creation of two puppets. These puppets, crafted from wood, adorned with gold and precious stones, were garbed in vibrant red attire. These intricately fashioned puppets were set aside, reserved for a significant role on the upcoming 10th day. Meanwhile, both priests and common folk would engage in fervent prayers before the setting sun.

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This was a blend of solemn remembrance and joyful celebration. While the priests recounted tales of creation, the people engaged in songs and dances, filling the air with merriment. This day saw the public coming together by the river to share meals and revel in festivity. Meanwhile, within the temples, the leader of the community displays an act of humility before the gods. In a symbolic gesture, the high priest administered a gentle slap to the king, a ritual meant to further evoke humility. The tears shed by the leader during this ritual are regarded as a favorable omen for the year ahead. Following this, the priests present the leader once more to the public.
It should be noted that many of the leaders are not so amenable to this act, rather devoting themselves to their gods, however, this act strengthened the distinguishment of becoming one of the 'crowd'. If such leader couldn't out of his faith or sheer arrogance to partake in the ritual, usually, a leader honored by the government or the leader was taking his place.

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On this day, a great feast with barley and meat was celebrated among the people, each sharing their meals with the others, strengthening the community needs and goals.

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Rakion