I was asked about other holidays and festivals on So’Var, and so I thought I would put a full list here for you. These are the celebrations that are held across So’Var, but do not include those festivals that are local, or regional.

This also shows the months and how they are split through the year.

I hope you enjoy.

Early Spring (March)

1st Day of Early Spring.

First Day of the New Year.

First Day of Spring.

1st and 2nd Day of Early Spring.

New Year’s Celebration. (See below).

13th Day of Early Spring.

Day of Beasts- Many beasts of So’Var become more active during this time, and celebrations are held so that hopefully, the beasts will not be as deadly during the year.

Spring (April)

4th Day of Spring.

Ocean Festival- The festival is held near any form of water, be it river, stream, lake, or ocean. Many of those that make their living on the water make offerings to show their appreciation of their living, and what the water provides. Offerings can be seen floating on the water in the form of whatever was caught, or given, by the men and women of the water.

Late Spring (May)

11th Day of Late Spring.

Shiv Ball Season Begins- The season of Shiv Ball games kick off by many teams, in whichever region they are in, face off in games against one another. This day of match ups is usually highly anticipated as fans question how their favorite team is going to do in the season.

11th through the 14th Day of Late Spring.

Mercy Festival- The Mercy Festival is a function that the Church of The Lady puts on. Members of the church, heal people in need, for free, often sending large groups of healers off into the smaller communities in the outlying countryside.

Many commoners make the journey to the temples, days before the festival begins, just to make sure that they are close by, hoping to increase their chances of being aided.

Early Summer (June)

1st Day of Early Summer.

First Day of Summer.

2nd Day of Summer.

Day of Battle- The Day of Battle is the largest day of conflict in the Battle Lands, and is celebrated with an all day conflict among betting and feasts.

Summer (July)

10th through the 12th Day of Summer.

Smith’s Festival- The Smith’s Festival is a celebration of the newest things being made across So’Var, and only those ready for release are shown during the celebration. The festival is celebrated in the same fashion in many places, but certain themes tend to gravitate toward certain regions. The Battle Lands have become the center for the release of weapon designs and implements of warfare, while Set’sorrion is the center for new travel designs and vehicles.

The 10th is a general public release of new things, and for announcing the major designers for the next day.

The 11th is the revealing of the newest designs by the major designers. This is the day many watch as the top designers bring out the newest of their products.

The 12th is a day of awards for the general public and major designers.

Late Summer (August)

8th Day of Late Summer.

Courtesan Day- A day in which a Courtesan, pays for the company of someone they wish to spend time with. This can be a very dangerous thing, so many Courtesans are careful in the practice. It is also a day in which women approach men of their choosing for diner, or some other social event.

This day can lead into the Seduction Festival.

8th and the 9th Day of Late Summer.

Seduction Festival- The Seduction Festival is a celebration in which many try to seduce others, over the course of two days. The seduction that occurs can lead to anything from there, but in the true spirit of the festival, many refuse to allow the one being seduced, sexual gratification of any sort during this time.

These days can lead to the Pleasure Festival.

10th through the 13th Day of Late Summer.

Pleasure Festival- The Pleasure Festival allows those who’s social standing, or those who are married, to partake in the company of another, without social repercussions. This is not to say that all married people, or socially higher standing people do so, but if they do, this is the time when it is alright to do so.

In the spirit of the festival, those who have followed the seduction aspect, allow sexual gratification to those they have seduced, in a very primal, physical sense.

These days lead to the Passion Festival.

14th and 15th Day of Late Summer.

Passion Festival- The Passion Festival is an escalation of the social and sexual aspects of the previous festivities, and bring out the emotional aspects of both. Many refer to this festival as the Lovers Festival, as many that have been with the same person through the festivities tend to be showing them their passion for that person.

Early Autumn (September)

1st Day of Early Autumn.

First Day of Autumn.

6th Day of Early Autumn.

So’Var Day- Celebration in which the wonder of So’Var is celebrated.

Autumn (October)

7th Day of Autumn.

Mother’s Day- The celebration of mothers, in which mothers are often given gifts from family and loved ones.

Late Autumn (November)

6th Day of Late Autumn.

Shiv Ball Season Ends- The end of the Shiv Ball season occurs, and brings with it the announcements of the seasonal winners, and player statistics.

12th Day of Late Autumn.

Theris Day- Theris Day is the Day of Deals on So’Var, and many odd deals are formed on this day, be it business or peace deals. Among the populations, it is a day to barter with merchants for better prices, or offer trades of goods. Many merchants plan for this day well in advance, knowing that low prices, or the ability to barter to extremes, will make sure it is a busy day. This is a day of trade, where any offer is heard. This day also marks the first day of the Merchant’s Festival.

12th through the 15th Day of Late Autumn.

The Merchant’s Festival- The four day event of the Merchant’s Festival is the time when many merchants can strike deals that may benefit them for the coming year.

Early Winter (December)

1st Day of Early Winter.

First Day of Winter.

5th Day of Early Winter.

Giy’Raik Day, Day of the Dead- The longest, and some say the deadliest, night of the year. The celebration begins during the day in ominous tones. Offerings are made to keep the dead, the Unliving, or spirits away, from whoever is making the offering.

Winter (January)

9th Day of Winter.

Tia’ve Day/Sky Day- Sky Day is the time of the year when the skies, both night and day, are the clearest of the year.

Late Winter (February)

3rd Day of Late Winter.

Hunter’s Day- The day begins with many of the top hunters in an area gathering for the announcement of the hunt. The start of the hunt is usually announced by the most beautiful woman in the area, a cause of many rivalries, and the men head off to begin the hunt.

The hunt is concluded at Sun’s Down that day, and the beast must be in the announcement area before the drop of the suns, to be counted. The hunter who brings in the largest, or most dangerous beast, wins the hunt. The woman who is the announcer, spends the rest of the evening, in some cases the entire following festival, with the winner of the hunt. In cases where the woman is married, her company is social only, (not always the case), and accompanies the hunter.

4th and 5th Day of Late Winter.

Huntsman’s Festival- The Huntsman’s Festival follows the Hunter’s Day, and usually turns into a drinking fest, as beasts that were killed during the hunt are eaten over the next days.

29th and 30th Day of Late Winter.

New Years Celebrations, (actually runs till the 2nd Day of Early Spring)- The New Year Celebration is a time of drinking, celebrating, and in general, can be a time of alcohol fueled mayhem.

30th Day of Late Winter.

Day of the Oracle- The Day of the Oracle is the day when the leading Oracle, makes their proclamations of the year to come. In times when the Time, or Age, changes, many leaders and influential people will gather to hear the Oracle’s words.

Getting ready. Enjoy what you do.