I have been working on an outline that I can use to help me with the structuring of recurring events. Again this is something that I would like to see revitalized so that we have a handful of set dates in the yearly calendar in which events can be planned within an held on a regular basis.
There are two definitions that I use to describe material that I use
1) PS Settings - Those created by PS that set the overall general setting
2) Folklore - Which is player originated material that is based on the information provided by PS Settings.
Here is the outline that I made up based on the information provided by the PS Calendar. It is something that I will be using as a guideline to help plan events. I classify it as Folklore. It provides me enough information without straying to far from the content provided by PS settings. I hope some of you may find it useful as well. I am welcome to any input on it. It is however subject to change randomly or on a whim. There are several sources in-game yet that I need to find and research. I took the liberty of naming the Seasons as I found no other material related to them atm.
"The Welcoming"
Named such as it falls on the First day Of Unidon The First day of the Ylakum Calendar Year. It marks the beginning of life throughout
the world and the beginning of the planting season. The season also marks the Great Coming when most of the peoples of Ylaikum had
journeyed to this world. The month of Byari is referenced as the New Beginning. It's beginning signifies the end of the planting season
and of the Great Coming. It is a time of celebration. Byari is filled with festivities both large and small throughout it's entirety.
The celebrations and celebrations often consisting of a well balanced blend of Social and Religious structure.
Months that fall within the First Season:
Unidon
Byari
Tremen
First Season - 1st Unodin - 16th Treman (1 April - 30 June)
- PS Holiday observed on 1 Unidon (1 April) as the First day of Unidon
- celebrated at the first weeks end in the month of Unidon (First Weekend of April)
First Season festivities
" The Unidon Welcoming Celebration"
- celebrated at the first weeks end in the month of Unidon (First Weekend of April)
" The Great Coming"
- Holiday observed on 1 Byari
- celebrated on the first weeks end of Baryi ( First weekend of May)
"The Awakening"
Named such as it falls deep within the month of Treman. Following the Great Coming the many different peoples realizing the dangers
that their new world presented came together placing their differences aside. They unified their many differences out of the need of
survival. By doing so insured they could persevere as one people in this strange new world. Their determination became the building
blocks of the Traditions we follow today. The Second season brings in the height of the growing season. With the crops planted and
tended. The many peoples of Yliakum become more diverse in the pursuit of more interesting activities. As nature takes it's course
within the fields and surrounding wilderness. Festivities become common place as an excuse for entertainment and to enhance commerce
in and around the many cities and settlements. Traveling is frequent along the roads between the major population centers. Merchants
and pilgrims fill the roads in search of material or spiritual enlightenment. Many others may join them seeking adventure or simply a
better way of life.
Months that fall within the Second Season:
Treman
Kravaan
Quintahl
Second Season - 17th Treman - 32nd Quintahl (1 July - 28 September)
- PS Holiday observed on 17 Treman (1 July)
Second Season Festivities
Quintahl (summer) Festival
- Celebrated on the last weeks end in Quintahl (Last weekend of September)
"The Gathering"
Named such as it begins with the month of Azord. It is the Harvesting season. Azord brings first of the seasons crops. The month of
Ylaaren brings in the harvest. Across most of Yliakum the seasons crops are gathered and stored for the Frostfall. Azord also brings
with it the the realization and the dangers that come with the approaching Frostfall. As many work to prepare others reflect on the
experiences of the past to ensure the security of their future. Sooth Sayers, fortune tellers, Seers, oracles and doom sayers are
often sought after for conformation, reassurance, and security. The season grows colder as it advances in Frostfall. Festivities cease
and preparations begin in readiness for the coming of the long cold season. Activities become more localized as the sense of community
becomes more apparent. Communities strength increases with sudden growth as they fill with travelers and settlers seeking suitable
residence against the coming Frostfall.
Months that fall within the Third Season:
Azord
Ylaaren
Dwanden
Third Season - 1st Azhord - 16th Dwanden (29 September - 27 December)
- PS Holiday observed on 1 Azord as the First Day of Azord
Quintahl (summer) Festival
- Celebrated on the last weeks end in Quintahl (Last weekend of September)
Third Season Festivities
Quintahl (summer) Festival
- Celebrated on the last weeks end in Quintahl (Last weekend of September)
The Harvest Festival
-Celebrated the first weeks end of Ylaaren ( First weekend of November)
"The Forging"
Named such as it falls deep within the month of Dwanden. The harsh climate of the Frostfall takes its toll on those that are ill
prepared. For those that are find themselves may find themselves struggling to endure as well. It is a time when the those with craft
skills close their doors against the weather and practice to perfect their trade. It is a time when the hammers ring across the land
making use of the materials needed to bring much coveted heat. It is during the middle of this month that the season changes. The
reference to forging is not limited to the great crafts. There is also the need to strengthen the communities and to see to the needs
of those that suffer most. When the generosity of Talad is recolonized by all in some form. Once a gesture of charity from one
community to another of stores necessary to survive the long Frostfall. As time passed that need diminished as settlements become more
self-sufficient with the exception of extreme circumstances. The sharing of stores during the hard months slowly generated in time into
a casual sharing of one's prosperity. The simple act of charity and well being becoming popular among the inhabitants of Ylaikum to
usher in the beginning of the Forth Season.
Months that fall within the Forth Season:
Dwanden
Novari
Yndoli
Forth Season - 17th Dwanden - 32nd Yndoli (28 December - 31 March)
- Holiday observed on 17 Dwanden (28 December)
- Celebrated on the Second weeks end of Dwanden (Last weekend of December)
Forth Season Festivities
The Forging Celebration
-Celebrated on the Second weeks end of Dwanden (last weekend of December)
The Snowbud Festival
-Celebrated on the First weeks end of Yndoli (last weekend of February)
