SR-KITSUSEIGA
Keywords:
SR-KITSUSEIGA
Holiday Name, Kitsuseiga God, None IRL Date, First week of August About the Holiday The Kitsuseiga is a week-long celestial event that occurs when the four moons of Tirradyn fall into perfect alignment. During this time natural weather patterns become wildly unstable, and the gods themselves are rendered mortal. Magic becomes dangerously unpredictable, to the point where even the most basic spells may fail, misfire, or behave in entirely unexpected ways. Because of this, the Kitsuseiga is often called "the Great Equalizer", for a world in which gods walk without power is a world where all may be humbled. In the days leading up to the event, festivities, feasts, and celebrations erupt everywhere. Clerics and mages sell out of potions, wands, scrolls, and any tool that can function without stable magic. It is also common, almost expected for gods to secretly or openly broker deals with trusted mortals to safeguard them until the alignment ends. Traditions Day of Valor - The Red Ring Festival, A solemn celebration honoring Ikons and heroes who have fallen throughout history. Its a day of peace around the realm fighting is seen as taboo and disrespectful on this day. Families tell stories of their ancestors' valor around feasts and bon fires. Day of Beauty - Masques of Splendor A vibrant, carnival-like day with parades, masks, elaborate costumes. The day often leads to heavy drinking and feasts along with different beauty contests. Mremisha Village holds yearly swimsuit contests while Dragondale has a pumpkin carving contest for the best looking design. Day of Truth - The Unveiling, A day devoted to honesty, confessions, and clearing old grievances. Some towns host "Ring of Candor" debates where people may speak freely without fear of retaliation. Lovers exchange truths they have held back. In Candle Keep its tradition to write the secret the person is most ashamed of onto a scroll before burning it. Day of Hunger - Fast of the Fallen, A day of fasting to empathize with the suffering and fragility of the gods during their mortal state. Many of the devoted and faithless alike go without food until sundown and only drink water during the day. While some do the opposite and greatly over eat to spite the gods and mock those that fast for them. Many spend the day in reflection or meditation. Much like on the day of Valor, many pay respects to the dead during the fast leaving gifts of food on the headstones of loved ones that have pass during the last year. Day of Mischief - The Turning of Tricks, A playful day of pranks and childish chaos. The day is often seen as a second Death's Door, with costumes, parties and children seeking treats in exchange for not playing pranks on people. Its considered bad luck not to pull a prank on someone else if a prank was pulled on you that day. Many of the pranks are things like staged scares, swapped signs, and throwing fruit at passersby. This day is also seen as one of the most holy days on the fairy calendar as they feel free to be themselves. In Qith, the term turning of tricks has a much deeper sexual meaning that often starts on the Day of Mischief and doesn't end until the early morning on the day of Innocence. Day of Desire - The Emberfall, A day of indulgence, passion, and revelry. During the day its not uncommon for places to have lavish feasts, overflowing drink, and wild music. Volupta rules the day and their priests and priestesses spread across Tirradyn helping people to fulfill as many of their desires as they can. Many people use the Emberfall as an excuse or permission to handle desires they normally refuse themselves, no diet is safe. When day turn into night and the children are put into bed things often turn more adult in nature with sensual dancing and wild orgies, it not uncommon for affairs to not count if they happen during the Emberfall. The day isn't seen as debauchery but rather as a celebration of life's pleasures before order returns. Day of Innocence - Parade of Little Stars, A day devoted to children and the purity of new life. With the wild night of the Emberfall behind them the Day of innocence is one of childish joy. Children's parades wind through city streets, with lanterns shaped like moons and stars. Storytellers and bards perform for young audiences telling them fantastic stories. Games and contests are held where grown-ups must "play like children." Orphanages often see the most adoptions on this day often having to hire extra help for it. Day of Resting - The Moons Vigil, A quiet, peaceful end to the week. People stay home, reflect, and recover from the chaos and celebrations. Temples hold silent vigils wishing safe return of the gods powers while in some cases preparing not to see their gods again for another year. It is customary to sleep under moonlight if possible and watch as the alignment comes to an end. Smaller feasts are not unheard of, but often are held with the left overs from the rest of the week making it a large mix of different kinds of food styles.