Orcish Holidays - Revision history

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	'''Watch's End''', the New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate): clan elders relieve denwatchers. This is the end of the Long Night.		'''Watch's End''', the New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate): clan elders relieve [[Denwatcher\|denwatchers]]. This is the end of the Long Night.

	'''Recitation Day''', the half-moon of Elderwalk: clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.		'''Recitation Day''', the half-moon of Elderwalk: clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.

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	Orcish Holidays by month		Orcish Holidays by month

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	== Slumberdeep (January) ==		== Slumberdeep (January) ==
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	'''Mad Moon''', first full moon of the year: Mad Moon is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle		'''Mad Moon''', first full moon of the year: Mad Moon is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle

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	== Elderwalk (February) ==		== Elderwalk (February) ==
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	'''Recitation Day''', the half-moon of Elderwalk: clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.		'''Recitation Day''', the half-moon of Elderwalk: clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.

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	== Whetstone (March) ==		== Whetstone (March) ==
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	'''Fortune Favors the Honey''': Last full moon of Whetstone, orcs bring gifts (of honey) to fortunetellers to get their romantic futures told.		'''Fortune Favors the Honey''': Last full moon of Whetstone, orcs bring gifts (of honey) to fortunetellers to get their romantic futures told.

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	== Newlitter (April) ==		== Newlitter (April) ==
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	'''Tortoise Hatching Day''', or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day		'''Tortoise Hatching Day''', or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day

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	== Exodus (May) ==		== Exodus (May) ==
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	'''Stabbadwarf''', May 22: A day of remembrance and revenge. On this day, it is good luck to stab (not necessarily kill) a dwarf.		'''Stabbadwarf''', May 22: A day of remembrance and revenge. On this day, it is good luck to stab (not necessarily kill) a dwarf.

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	== Warwatch (June) ==		== Warwatch (June) ==
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	'''Kill it with Fire day''', June 23rd: celebrates the birthday of the great sorceress Kanensei. Spellcasters celebrate by setting zombies on fire and drinking very hot tea.		'''Kill it with Fire day''', June 23rd: celebrates the birthday of the great sorceress Kanensei. Spellcasters celebrate by setting zombies on fire and drinking very hot tea.

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	== Farwander (July) ==		== Farwander (July) ==
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	'''Seventh New''', On the seventh new moon of the year: Rugget season begins.		'''Seventh New''', On the seventh new moon of the year: Rugget season begins.

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	== Goodsex (August) ==		== Goodsex (August) ==


	August (Shulnath)		August (Shulnath)
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	Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz, August 31st: ??? (''Translation pending'': Flay Return Life?)		Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz, August 31st: ??? (''Translation pending'': Flay Return Life?)


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	== Highsong (September) ==		== Highsong (September) ==
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	'''Earthmantle Liberation Day''', Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved		'''Earthmantle Liberation Day''', Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved


	'''Fullbelly''', Sept 30: festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)		'''Fullbelly''', Sept 30: festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)

	'''Tenth Full''', the tenth full moon: Rugget season championships		'''Tenth Full''', the tenth full moon: Rugget season championships

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	== Roots (October) ==		== Roots (October) ==
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	'''Longtusk's Day''', Full moon of October: Commemorates the legend of Dagroth Longtusk, who sacrificed his soul to a demon to help the orcs escape.		'''Longtusk's Day''', Full moon of October: Commemorates the legend of Dagroth Longtusk, who sacrificed his soul to a demon to help the orcs escape.
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	== Dendown (November) ==		== Dendown (November) ==


	November (Shuvathap)		November (Shuvathap)
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	'''Slumber's Eve''', Full moon in Nov: Slumber's Eve is the last night before denwatchers begin watch.		'''Slumber's Eve''', Full moon in Nov: Slumber's Eve is the last night before denwatchers begin watch.

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	== Slumber (December) ==		== Slumber (December) ==
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	'''The Long Night''', begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.		'''The Long Night''', begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.

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	== Slumberdeep (January) ==		== Slumberdeep (January) ==

	January/Sholathoam		January (Sholathoam)

	'''Mad Moon''', first full moon of the year: Mad Moon is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle		'''Mad Moon''', first full moon of the year: Mad Moon is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle
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	== Elderwalk (February) ==		== Elderwalk (February) ==

	February/Quitaivolat		February (Quitaivolat)

	'''Watch's End''', the New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate): clan elders relieve denwatchers. This is the end of the Long Night.		'''Watch's End''', the New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate): clan elders relieve denwatchers. This is the end of the Long Night.
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	== Whetstone (March) ==		== Whetstone (March) ==

	March/Shlak		March (Shlak)

	'''Sugardoom''': March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.		'''Sugardoom''': March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.
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	== Newlitter (April) ==		== Newlitter (April) ==

	April/Devadlarad		April (Devadlarad)

	'''Tortoise Hatching Day''', or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day		'''Tortoise Hatching Day''', or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day
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	== Exodus (May) ==		== Exodus (May) ==

	May/Gazgad		May (Gazgad)

	'''Brightmorning''', May 9th: A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus		'''Brightmorning''', May 9th: A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus
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	== Warwatch (June) ==		== Warwatch (June) ==

	June/Farsax Ru		June (Farsax Ru)

	'''Day of Mercy''', First Monday of Warwatch: commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.		'''Day of Mercy''', First Monday of Warwatch: commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.
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	== Farwander (July) ==		== Farwander (July) ==

	July/Bedandivmad		July (Bedandivmad)

	'''Seventh New''', On the seventh new moon of the year: Rugget season begins.		'''Seventh New''', On the seventh new moon of the year: Rugget season begins.
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	August/Shulnath		August (Shulnath)
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	Heartripper's Day''', August 1st: a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful		Heartripper's Day''', August 1st: a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful
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	== Highsong (September) ==		== Highsong (September) ==

	September/Hahadroam		September (Hahadroam)

	'''Earthmantle Liberation Day''', Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved		'''Earthmantle Liberation Day''', Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved
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	== Roots (October) ==		== Roots (October) ==

	October/Laevadz		October (Laevadz)

	'''Day of Defiance''', Oct 10th: Political holiday for those who oppose the Black Spear unification of orcdom		'''Day of Defiance''', Oct 10th: Political holiday for those who oppose the Black Spear unification of orcdom
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	November/Shuvathap		November (Shuvathap)

	'''Day of the Undead''', November 13th: Orcish necromancers celebrate their undead thralls, grooming them and giving them gifts. Undead and not dead alike party by dancing, drinking, and eating meat.		'''Day of the Undead''', November 13th: Orcish necromancers celebrate their undead thralls, grooming them and giving them gifts. Undead and not dead alike party by dancing, drinking, and eating meat.
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	== Slumber (December) ==		== Slumber (December) ==

	December/Lathoam		December (Lathoam)

	'''The Long Night''', begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.		'''The Long Night''', begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.

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	April/Devadlarad		April/Devadlarad

	Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day		'''Tortoise Hatching Day''', or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day

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	January/Sholathoam		January/Sholathoam

	Mad Moon~~: The~~ first full moon of ~~Slumberdeep~~ is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle		'''Mad Moon''', first full moon of the year: Mad Moon is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle

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	February/Quitaivolat		February/Quitaivolat

	Watch's End~~: The~~ New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate), clan elders relieve denwatchers		'''Watch's End''', the New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate): clan elders relieve denwatchers. This is the end of the Long Night.

	Recitation Day~~: The~~ half-moon of Elderwalk, clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.		'''Recitation Day''', the half-moon of Elderwalk: clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.

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	March/Shlak		March/Shlak

	Sugardoom: March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.		'''Sugardoom''': March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.

	Fortune Favors the Honey: Last full moon of Whetstone, orcs bring gifts (of honey) to fortunetellers to get their romantic futures told.		'''Fortune Favors the Honey''': Last full moon of Whetstone, orcs bring gifts (of honey) to fortunetellers to get their romantic futures told.

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	April/Devadlarad		April/Devadlarad

	Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day: April 15th, clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day		Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day, April 15th: clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day

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	May/Gazgad		May/Gazgad

	Brightmorning: May 9th, A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus		'''Brightmorning''', May 9th: A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus

	Stabbadwarf: May 22, A day of remembrance and revenge. On this day, it is good luck to stab (not necessarily kill) a dwarf.		'''Stabbadwarf''', May 22: A day of remembrance and revenge. On this day, it is good luck to stab (not necessarily kill) a dwarf.

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	June/Farsax Ru		June/Farsax Ru

	Day of Mercy: First Monday of Warwatch, commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.		'''Day of Mercy''', First Monday of Warwatch: commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.

	Kill it with Fire day: June 23rd, celebrates the birthday of the great sorceress Kanensei. Spellcasters celebrate by setting zombies on fire and drinking very hot tea.		'''Kill it with Fire day''', June 23rd: celebrates the birthday of the great sorceress Kanensei. Spellcasters celebrate by setting zombies on fire and drinking very hot tea.

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	July/Bedandivmad		July/Bedandivmad

	Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.		'''Seventh New''', On the seventh new moon of the year: Rugget season begins.

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	August/Shulnath		August/Shulnath
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			Heartripper's Day''', August 1st: a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful

	~~Heartripper~~'~~s Day~~: ~~August 1st,~~ a ~~day of romantic devotion~~ and ~~revenge~~. ~~Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful~~		'''In the Bag''', Full moon in GoodSex: a hazing holiday in which newlyweds are tossed into a bag and not let out until they've copulated.

	~~In the Bag: Full moon in GoodSex, a hazing holiday in which newlyweds are tossed into a bag and not let out until they've copulated.~~		Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz, August 31st: ??? (''Translation pending'': Flay Return Life?)

	Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz: August 31st, ??? (Translation pending: Flay Return Life?)


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	September/Hahadroam		September/Hahadroam

	Earthmantle Liberation Day, Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved		'''Earthmantle Liberation Day''', Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved


	Fullbelly, Sept 30: festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)		'''Fullbelly''', Sept 30: festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)

	Tenth Full, the tenth full moon: Rugget season championships		'''Tenth Full''', the tenth full moon: Rugget season championships

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	October/Laevadz		October/Laevadz

	Day of Defiance, Oct 10th: Political holiday for those who oppose the Black Spear unification of orcdom		'''Day of Defiance''', Oct 10th: Political holiday for those who oppose the Black Spear unification of orcdom

	Fullbelly ends, Sept 7th: The Fullbelly festival ends.		Fullbelly ends, Sept 7th: The Fullbelly festival ends.

	Longtusk's Day, Full moon of October: Commemorates the legend of Dagroth Longtusk, who sacrificed his soul to a demon to help the orcs escape.		'''Longtusk's Day''', Full moon of October: Commemorates the legend of Dagroth Longtusk, who sacrificed his soul to a demon to help the orcs escape.
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	November/Shuvathap		November/Shuvathap

	Day of the Undead, November 13th: Orcish necromancers celebrate their undead thralls, grooming them and giving them gifts. Undead and not dead alike party by dancing, drinking, and eating meat.		'''Day of the Undead''', November 13th: Orcish necromancers celebrate their undead thralls, grooming them and giving them gifts. Undead and not dead alike party by dancing, drinking, and eating meat.

	Slumber's Eve, Full moon in Nov: Slumber's Eve is the last night before denwatchers begin watch.		'''Slumber's Eve''', Full moon in Nov: Slumber's Eve is the last night before denwatchers begin watch.

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	December/Lathoam		December/Lathoam

			'''The Long Night''', begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.
	The Long Night, begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.

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	In the Bag: Full moon in GoodSex, a hazing holiday in which newlyweds are tossed into a bag and not let out until they've copulated.		In the Bag: Full moon in GoodSex, a hazing holiday in which newlyweds are tossed into a bag and not let out until they've copulated.

	Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz: August 31st, ???		Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz: August 31st, ??? (Translation pending: Flay Return Life?)


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	September/Hahadroam		September/Hahadroam

	Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th		Earthmantle Liberation Day, Sept 7th: Commemoration of the Earthmantle Clan's emergence from the UnderKingdoms. Geomancers shake the mountains to remind dwarves that orcs will never be re-enslaved


	Fullbelly: Sept 30, festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)		Fullbelly, Sept 30: festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)

	Tenth Full~~: On~~ the tenth full moon, Rugget season championships		Tenth Full, the tenth full moon: Rugget season championships

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	October/Laevadz		October/Laevadz

	Day of Defiance: Oct 10th		Day of Defiance, Oct 10th: Political holiday for those who oppose the Black Spear unification of orcdom

	Fullbelly ends: Sept 7th		Fullbelly ends, Sept 7th: The Fullbelly festival ends.

	~~Longtusk's Day~~: ~~Full moon of October,~~

			Longtusk's Day, Full moon of October: Commemorates the legend of Dagroth Longtusk, who sacrificed his soul to a demon to help the orcs escape.
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	November/Shuvathap		November/Shuvathap

	Day of the Undead: November 13th		Day of the Undead, November 13th: Orcish necromancers celebrate their undead thralls, grooming them and giving them gifts. Undead and not dead alike party by dancing, drinking, and eating meat.

	Slumber's Eve: Full moon in Nov,		Slumber's Eve, Full moon in Nov: Slumber's Eve is the last night before denwatchers begin watch.

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	The Long Night~~: New~~ moon of Dec		The Long Night, begins on the new moon of Dec: A twelve week trial in which watchers stay constantly conscious to protect the clan. The Long Night lasts until Watch's end.

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	== Slumberdeep ==		== Slumberdeep (January) ==

	January/Sholathoam		January/Sholathoam
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	== Elderwalk ==		== Elderwalk (February) ==

	February/Quitaivolat		February/Quitaivolat
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	== Whetstone ==		== Whetstone (March) ==

	March/Shlak		March/Shlak
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	== Newlitter ==		== Newlitter (April) ==

	April/Devadlarad		April/Devadlarad
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	== Exodus ==		== Exodus (May) ==

	May/Gazgad		May/Gazgad
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	== Warwatch ==		== Warwatch (June) ==

	June/Farsax Ru		June/Farsax Ru
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	== Farwander ==		== Farwander (July) ==

	July/Bedandivmad		July/Bedandivmad
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	== Goodsex ==		== Goodsex (August) ==


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	== Highsong ==		== Highsong (September) ==

	September/Hahadroam		September/Hahadroam
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	== Roots ==		== Roots (October) ==

	October/Laevadz		October/Laevadz
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	== Dendown ==		== Dendown (November) ==


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	== Slumber ==		== Slumber (December) ==

	December/Lathoam		December/Lathoam

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	~~January/Sholathoam~~


	== Slumberdeep ==		== Slumberdeep ==

			January/Sholathoam

	Mad Moon: The first full moon of Slumberdeep is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle		Mad Moon: The first full moon of Slumberdeep is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle
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	~~February/Quitaivolat~~


	== Elderwalk ==		== Elderwalk ==

			February/Quitaivolat

	Watch's End: The New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate), clan elders relieve denwatchers		Watch's End: The New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate), clan elders relieve denwatchers
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	~~March/Shlak~~


	== Whetstone ==		== Whetstone ==

			March/Shlak

	Sugardoom: March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.		Sugardoom: March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.
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	~~April/Devadlarad~~


	== Newlitter ==		== Newlitter ==

			April/Devadlarad

	Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day: April 15th, clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day		Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day: April 15th, clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day
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	~~May/Gazgad~~


	== Exodus ==		== Exodus ==

			May/Gazgad

	Brightmorning: May 9th, A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus		Brightmorning: May 9th, A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus
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	~~June/Farsax Ru~~


	== Warwatch ==		== Warwatch ==

			June/Farsax Ru

	Day of Mercy: First Monday of Warwatch, commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.		Day of Mercy: First Monday of Warwatch, commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.
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	~~July/Bedandivmad~~


	== Farwander ==		== Farwander ==

			July/Bedandivmad

	Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.		Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.
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	~~August/Shulnath~~


	== Goodsex ==		== Goodsex ==


			August/Shulnath

	Heartripper's Day: August 1st, a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful		Heartripper's Day: August 1st, a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful
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	~~September/Hahadroam~~


	== Highsong ==		== Highsong ==

			September/Hahadroam

	Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th		Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th
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	~~October/Laevadz~~


	== Roots ==		== Roots ==

			October/Laevadz

	Day of Defiance: Oct 10th		Day of Defiance: Oct 10th
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	~~November/Shuvathap~~


	== Dendown ==		== Dendown ==


			November/Shuvathap

	Day of the Undead: November 13th		Day of the Undead: November 13th
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	~~December/Lathoam~~


	== Slumber ==		== Slumber ==

			December/Lathoam


	The Long Night: New moon of Dec		The Long Night: New moon of Dec

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	January/Sholathoam		January/Sholathoam

	Slumberdeep
			== Slumberdeep ==


	Mad Moon: The first full moon of Slumberdeep is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle		Mad Moon: The first full moon of Slumberdeep is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle
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	February/Quitaivolat		February/Quitaivolat

	Elderwalk
			== Elderwalk ==


	Watch's End: The New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate), clan elders relieve denwatchers		Watch's End: The New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate), clan elders relieve denwatchers
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	March/Shlak		March/Shlak

	Whetstone
			== Whetstone ==


	Sugardoom: March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.		Sugardoom: March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.
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	April/Devadlarad		April/Devadlarad

	Newlitter
			== Newlitter ==


	Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day: April 15th, clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day		Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day: April 15th, clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day
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	May/Gazgad		May/Gazgad

	Exodus
			== Exodus ==


	Brightmorning: May 9th, A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus		Brightmorning: May 9th, A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus
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	June/Farsax Ru		June/Farsax Ru

	Warwatch
			== Warwatch ==


	Day of Mercy: First Monday of Warwatch, commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.		Day of Mercy: First Monday of Warwatch, commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.
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	July/Bedandivmad		July/Bedandivmad

	Farwander
			== Farwander ==


	Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.		Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.
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	August/Shulnath		August/Shulnath

	Goodsex
			== Goodsex ==


	Heartripper's Day: August 1st, a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful		Heartripper's Day: August 1st, a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful
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	September/Hahadroam		September/Hahadroam

	Highsong
			== Highsong ==


	Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th		Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th
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	October/Laevadz		October/Laevadz

	Roots
			== Roots ==


	Day of Defiance: Oct 10th		Day of Defiance: Oct 10th
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	November/Shuvathap		November/Shuvathap

	Dendown
			== Dendown ==


	Day of the Undead: November 13th		Day of the Undead: November 13th
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	December/Lathoam		December/Lathoam

	Slumber
			== Slumber ==


	The Long Night: New moon of Dec		The Long Night: New moon of Dec

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Orcish Holidays by month

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January/Sholathoam

Slumberdeep

Mad Moon: The first full moon of Slumberdeep is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle

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February/Quitaivolat

Elderwalk

Watch's End: The New Moon of Elderwalk (approximate), clan elders relieve denwatchers

Recitation Day: The half-moon of Elderwalk, clans recite the names of fallen denwatchers, orcs who died during hibernation, and great heroes.

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March/Shlak

Whetstone

Sugardoom: March 15th. Candied meats feast honoring the murder of Melanulazrik the glycomancer.

Fortune Favors the Honey: Last full moon of Whetstone, orcs bring gifts (of honey) to fortunetellers to get their romantic futures told.

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April/Devadlarad

Newlitter

Tortoise Hatching Day, or Hatching Day: April 15th, clans celebrate new arrivals (tortoise or otherwise). All orcs are treated equally, despite status, during this day

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May/Gazgad

Exodus

Brightmorning: May 9th, A holy day of remembrance, when orcs remember the day they emerged after winning their freedom in the Red Exodus

Stabbadwarf: May 22, A day of remembrance and revenge. On this day, it is good luck to stab (not necessarily kill) a dwarf.

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June/Farsax Ru

Warwatch

Day of Mercy: First Monday of Warwatch, commemorates the merciful slaughter of the first human armies. On this day, it is good luck to kill without torturing a human.

Kill it with Fire day: June 23rd, celebrates the birthday of the great sorceress Kanensei. Spellcasters celebrate by setting zombies on fire and drinking very hot tea.

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July/Bedandivmad

Farwander

Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.

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August/Shulnath

Goodsex

Heartripper's Day: August 1st, a day of romantic devotion and revenge. Celebrates a mythical cupid-like creature named "heartripper," who decides the fate of couples and the unfaithful

In the Bag: Full moon in GoodSex, a hazing holiday in which newlyweds are tossed into a bag and not let out until they've copulated.

Kehahul Zurvat Diendudz: August 31st, ???

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September/Hahadroam

Highsong

Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th

Fullbelly: Sept 30, festival of thanksgiving and merriment, lasts until October 7th (one week)

Tenth Full: On the tenth full moon, Rugget season championships

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October/Laevadz

Roots

Day of Defiance: Oct 10th

Fullbelly ends: Sept 7th

Longtusk's Day: Full moon of October,

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November/Shuvathap

Dendown

Day of the Undead: November 13th

Slumber's Eve: Full moon in Nov,

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December/Lathoam

Slumber

The Long Night: New moon of Dec