Hello,

The Village of Eleusis is proud to present Nature's Jubilee, Festival
of Wild Wonders, 825AF!

The initial listing of events has shift a bit, as there has been some
rearranging due to otherworldly circumstances.

As stated before, we encourage all of you to partake in one or more
public events listed below. We look forward to sharing some of the
more light-hearted aspects of Nature with you. If anyone has any
questions now or throughout, I am happy to answer as best I can,
without giving away too many clues.

Again, sprinkled throughout the Festival we expect to host some
arena events as well, these are not planned for a specific time,
so keep your ears open for them!

Now without further ado...


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| OFFICIAL SCHEDULE FOR 825 |
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Sarapin (mid-winter)
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S+2: Festival Opening Ceremony
- This event will be hosted by our lovely Speaker Myna.

S+4: The Savvy Warriors Chess Tournament Signups!
- This event is in honour of Lord Aegis. With strategy, cunning,
and a great deal of patience, the victor will prevail!
- Signups will begin this month, you must message Valory prior to
the end of the Festival to confirm your entry. If you have a
usual set of times for availability is helpful to add this to
your entry, as it will make assigning matches that much easier
for me.
- The tournament itself will run until the next Festival, that
means you will have plenty of time to sort out availability of
your assigned matches.


Daedalan (late winter)
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S+3: Scion Thorn Ritual
- A ritual by our The Scions of the Ithmia house.

S+4: Valory's Wayward Scarves Beings
- Rules are to be announced in the news, at the start.
- Prizes will be listed in the rules posting, and handed out at
the ball.
- This event highlights what many of us do on a yearly basis as
part of the Wildwalkers Clan.


Aeguary (early spring)
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First Serenade
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S+2: Reflections on Growth
- An interactive ritual reguarding one of the Roots of our
Heartwood Kin house.

S+3: Hook'em High, Hook'em Low
- A lovely fishing contest hosted by our very own Avirien!
- Details, rules, and prizes to be posted to the news before
the event.


Second Serenade
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S+4: Design Frenzy Begins!
- Any and all designs accepted, categories will be decided as
submissions are received.
- The theme will be announced in the news at start.
- We look forward to seeing what all your creative minds can
achieve!


Miraman (mid-spring)
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S+2: Icy Rapids Race
- The first 5 to make it all the way down the frozen "Rapids" to
the finish wins. No flying, flaming, gating, rifting, garing,
etc.
- We need volunteers to help ice up the area beforehand. I will
announce the gathering of volunteers at about half a day before
the event is to start. We will accept assistance from anyone
with the ability to freeze the ground, however temporarily,
most notably Magi or those with Bracers of Frost, the more
we get the farther we can make the course go! (And yes, the
volunteers will get a thank you gift for their efforts.)


Scarlatan (late spring)
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S+3: Tipsy Tumble Races!
- A drunken Tumble Race around the Aalen Forest!
- First 5 across the finish will receive prizes.
- I will need volunteers to help setup icewalls, as with the Ice
Rapids Race above, they will receive thank you gifts.


Ero (early summer)
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S+0: Tradepost Hunting Starts!
- Runes and prizes are to be posted to the news at the start.
- This event is in honour of our Trade Ministry, who work
tirelessly to make sure we have all the commodities that are
needed.

S+2: The Art of Nature (CIJ event)
- The CIJ is proud to present a delightful experience full of
Nature!
- Hosted at the Crystal Lead Amphitheater


Valnuary (mid-summer)
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S+2: Nature's Mimics
- This should prove to be a game of fun filled Nature themed
charades!
- Bring your best animal impressions!

S+4: Design Frenzy Ends!
- Design submission closes, winners will be declared at the Ball.

S+4: Valory's Wayward Scarves Ends!
- Make sure to sign your letter!


Lupar (late summer)
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S+2: The Merry Hunt
- A traditional hunt hosted by our lovely speaker Myna.
- Any and all are welcomed to join us as we roam across the wilds
in a what I hope to be a massive gathering.


Phaestian (early autumn)
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S+0: SUHCURITY!
- Hosted by our new Minister of Security, Vinceres
- Expect a couple of area events open to all, with credit prizes!


Chronos (mid-autumn)
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S+3: Valory Says!
- A fun game of monkey say, monkey do.
- Rules and prizes to me announced just before the start.

S+4: Tradepost Hunting Ends!
- Submission period for this event ends, sign your letters!
- Winners to be announced at the Ball.


Glacian (late autumn)
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S+2: Scrapers and Snackers! (Culture)
- Come enjoy treats while we watch the scrappers battle it out.
- All scrapper and trainer levels are encouraged to attend!


Mayan (early winter)
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S+1: The Savvy Warriors Chess Tournament Begins!
- Official First tier matches posted. Tournament Begins!
- More details on schedule of tiers once signups are complete.

S+2: The Masquerade Ball!
- Announcement of design contest winners and their prizes.
- Presentation of prizes for events not already handed out, or
noted above.
- A dance contest. Show us your moves!
- Best dressed Man and Woman contest. Wear something neat!
- Hosted by the lovely Ardat.

S+3 or 4: Festival Closing Ceremony
- A little speach to finish out the Festival after the ball
concludes, by yours truly!



PS: Some events will have their own news posts, I'm sure you'll get sick of them after a while, but bare with me!

Tendril Valory, of the Fire Fern
The Wandering Amazon
Eleusian Minister of Culture


Penned by my hand on the 11th of Mayan, in the year 824 AF.