Difference between revisions of "Orcish Holidays"
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== Slumberdeep == | == Slumberdeep == | ||
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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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== Elderwalk == | == Elderwalk == | ||
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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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== Whetstone == | == Whetstone == | ||
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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 == | == Newlitter == | ||
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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 == | == Exodus == | ||
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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 == | == Warwatch == | ||
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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 == | == Farwander == | ||
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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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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 == | == Highsong == | ||
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Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th | Earthmantle Liberation Day: Sept 7th | ||
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== Roots == | == Roots == | ||
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Day of Defiance: Oct 10th | Day of Defiance: Oct 10th | ||
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Day of the Undead: November 13th | Day of the Undead: November 13th | ||
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The Long Night: New moon of Dec | The Long Night: New moon of Dec | ||
Revision as of 08:07, 3 October 2018
Orcish Holidays by month
Slumberdeep
January/Sholathoam
Mad Moon: The first full moon of Slumberdeep is the halfway point of the hibernation cycle
Elderwalk
February/Quitaivolat
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.
Whetstone
March/Shlak
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.
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
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
Stabbadwarf: May 22, A day of remembrance and revenge. On this day, it is good luck to stab (not necessarily kill) a dwarf.
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.
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.
Farwander
July/Bedandivmad
Seventh New: On the seventh new moon of the year, Rugget season begins.
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
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, ???
Highsong
September/Hahadroam
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
Roots
October/Laevadz
Day of Defiance: Oct 10th
Fullbelly ends: Sept 7th
Longtusk's Day: Full moon of October,
Dendown
November/Shuvathap
Day of the Undead: November 13th
Slumber's Eve: Full moon in Nov,
Slumber
December/Lathoam
The Long Night: New moon of Dec