The Third Asterian Festival

Another Asterian Festival ends.

The theme of ‘celebration’ rang true all throughout as the cities, Divine Orders, Houses, and the sole active Guild joined in sharing their traditions and hopes for the future with all who attended.

Led by the indomitable Mhuswys, the Asterian Restoration embarked upon a fourteen-month-long collection of showcases and activities with the intent of showing off a brief but evocative piece of the history of these organisations. Every city was in turn led by a point-person who coordinated all of the participants’ efforts: Liella for Cyrene, Ehene for Hashan, Tashigawa for Eleusis, Oenae for Ashtan, Anzerloi for Targossas, and Nagis for Mhaldor.

Under the efforts of these seven individuals, the cities put on a month-long showcase highlighting not only the traditions which form the foundation of said cultures, but also their hopes and dreams for the future. Each one was distinct, and personal, and highlighted the particular characteristics which define the people that live there.

Interspersed amid these month-long affairs were the offerings of the Divine Orders, who brought forth rituals and sacrifices that exemplified their Patrons’ realms. Adventurers from all walks of life were afforded the opportunity to partake in a glimpse of the lives of the priesthood that so often remain veiled in mystery.

The Guild of Knights and the Duchy of Aster Malik, in addition to the inhabitants of the fledgling County of Saravoia, also took the opportunity to win hearts and minds to their efforts. Hope for reviving not only the culture but the physical space that the long-fallen Empire once occupied lies in their combined hands as they battle against the grinding passage of time and the decay that grips storied Meropis.

All parties must come to an end, however, and this one ended with a courtly ball in the style of Emperor Artaius’ court. A Dance-master led the crowd in the long-lost saltarello, estampie, and carole of his time, the Guild of Knights’ constituent chapters reaffirmed their commitment to their shared purpose under the auspices of the Keep, and a poetry contest capped the night of revelry off with a most melodious note.

This time of joy and history and expression is now over. Remember, however, the efforts all who participated put in: their love for their chosen organisations and Gods, their dedication to helping others find their voice, and their commitment to ensuring that whatever comes next arrives with the fireworks worthy of such hard work and creativity.

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Summary: The Asterian Festival took place between 11/1/2026 and 11/14/2026. Thank you to all who put on displays and all who attended, we hope you had fun and learned something new about the world we all share!

Penned by My hand on the 9th of Valnuary, in the year 1019 AF.