Holidays

Holidays by Month

(Days 1-40) Akroeg the Ram

(Days 0-7) Shosandu, the New Year

• Region: Elanthia. Also Therengia-specific observance.

(Days 0-3) Holy Week of Kertigen

• Region: Elanthia

(Day 1) Vereklaath - Founding Day

• Region: Therenborough

(Night of Day 1) Asketi's Ride

• Region: City in Elanthia that has venerated Asketi the least.

(Days 4-7) Holy Week of Divyaush

• Begins: around Shosandu - eve of last day of Shosandu is the coming of Divyaush.
• Duration: 4 days
• Region: Elanthia

(Days 41-80) Ka'len the Sea Drake

(Day 43-?) Langen's Feast

• Region: Lake Gwenalion in Therengia

(Days 50-57) Lormandu, First Day of Spring

• Region: Elanthia

(Days 48-51) Holy Week of Hodierna

• Duration: 4 days
• Region: Shard

(Days 81-120) Lirisa the Archer

(Day 92) Day of Mourning

• Region: Ilithi

(Days 92-95) Holy Week of Everild

• Occurs: Around Day 92, the holiest day of Everild
• Duration: 4 days
• Region: Elanthia

(Days 121-160) Shorka the Cobra

(Days 150-157) Anlandu, First Day of Summer

• Region: Elanthia

(Days 148-151) Holy Week of Truffenyi

• Day 150 is the holiest day of Truffenyi
• Duration: 4 days
• Purpose: Receive the blessing of Truffenyi for the growing season.
• Region: Elanthia

(Days 161-200) Uthmor the Giant

(Days 178-181) Holy Week of Hav'roth

• Day 180 is the holiest day of Hav'roth
• Duration: 4 days
• Region: Elanthia (probably especially celebrated in Muspar'i)

(Days 201-240) Arhat the Fire Lion

(Days 200-203) Surmirae Anladorlo

• Region: Elanthia, mostly Throne City

(Days 224-227) Holy Week of Eluned

• Region: Shard

(Days 241-280) Moliko the Balance

(Day 250-257) Blufandu, First Day of Autumn

• Region: Elanthia

(Days 250-253) Holy Week of Chadatru

• Region: Elanthia

Days 281-320) Skullcleaver the Dwarven Axe

(Days 312-315) Holy Week of Glythtide

• Purpose: Day of grape and apple harvest, used for wine and cider.
• Region: Elanthia, but mostly in Halfling communities like Arthe Dale.

(Day 317-320) Andu of Penance

• Region: Therengia

(Days 321-360) Dolefaren the Brigantine

(Day 323) Aurilae's Sacrifice

• Region: Fayrin's Rest

(Day 349) Aesthene's Close holiday

• Region: The Crossing

(Day 350-357) Jeolandu, First Day of Winter

• Region: Elanthia.

(Days 361-400) Nissa the Maiden

(Day 396-399) Holy Week of Tamsine

• Region: Elanthia

Unknown or Variable Dates

The Gypsy Gathering

No set date, typically occurs in the Spring.

Ten'ra Agalith or Heaven Truce

• Celebrated in Shard to appease the Dark Gods.
• Duration: 1 day
• Sources:
  • The Religions of Elanthia
  • The Legend of Ten'ra Agalith

Day of Changing

• Celebrated by S'Kra Mur, particularly on Ratha, as the day that Hav'roth transformed the S'Kra from a more lizard-like race to a more humanoid race.
• Source: Histories of the Lohogi'hhs'ur

Chris's Mass Festival

• Celebrated across Kermoria, but especially in Zoluren, this is a relatively new, and entirely secular, holiday that is observed whenever the celestial phenomenon known as Chris' Mass occurs.

Additional Sources

Book: Northern Customs

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