Ye olde Almanach
Faer没nian Calendar Sheet No. 194

Today is Midsummer!

"When smoke rises straight to the sky, fair weather will linger long."
- Common Proverb

Sel没ne shines as a full moon from the skies

Today, Sel没ne shines as a full moon from the skies.

 

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  • Worshipers of Akadi gather in the Shaar at the ruins of Blaskaltar, the site of the first known Akadi shrine.
  • Worshipers of Berronar Truesilver mark this night with chanted prayers, speeches, reports on the workings of the church, and an outdoor festival.
  • Worshipers of Beshaba engage in revels of rudeness and destruction.
  • Worshipers of the svirfneblin deity Callarduran Smoothhands observe the Festival of the Ruby at twilight, celebrating the gems hidden in the earth by the Master of Stone.
  • Priests of the gnomish deity Flandal Steelskin gather to make worked metal offerings, exchange methods, and sell their best works on this day known as the High Forge.
  • Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
  • The government of Mulhorand takes a day off and priests of Horus-Re sing songs of praise.[23][24] These are accompanied by performaces of the Divinity Plays.
  • On Midsummer morning, priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
  • 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.
  • Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
  • Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Hammer and celebrate dwarven craftsmanship.
  • On Midsummer Night, worshipers of Mielikki observe planting rites, celebrate the sensual aspect of life, and the Wild Ride, when herds of unicorns assemble and allow them to ride bareback through the forest.
  • Worshipers of Milil celebrate their Grand Revel with feasting, dancing, and the performing of parodies and wicked satire in song.
  • Worshipers of Oghma make or renew agreements and contracts on this holy day.
  • On Midsummer Night, worshipers of the dwarven deity Sharindlar gather around a natural underground pool to dance and perform secret rituals to the Lady of Life.
  • Worshipers of Silvanus consider Midsummer Night holy, and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of wood.
  • Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
  • Worshipers of Sune spend Midsummer Night playing flirtatious games in forests and parks.
  • Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
  • Worshipers of Tymora engage in a night of daring adventure, wild revels, mischievous pranks, and romantic trysts.
  • Worshipers of the orc deity Yurtrus celebrate the Ceremony of Contagion with bloody sacrifices and then quest to spread disease and death.
  • The city of Silverymoon celebrates the Feast of Love on Midsummer night.
  • Members of the Harpers often meet with relatives and their church allies at this time.
  • On the Plain of Horses, people begin the week-long Midsummer Festival, a time of banqueting to celebrate the livestock born in the spring.