Festivals of Vakesh

The festivals that are celebrated in Vakesh are each dedicated to one of the ten minor gods of the world. Not all festivals are celebrated within every city and town, most are celebrated within certain regions that have a strong following to a certain god. There is a festival that occurs each month, and is dedicated to the god that the month is named after.

The Sun Festival
The Sun Festival is accompanied by the changing of seasons and the start of the Sun Season. The sun festival is a four day event that starts on the 9th day of Othar, with the end of the festival marking the first day of the sun season. During this festival, people come together to celebrate Veldir, God of the Sun and Sky. Many activities occur during the celebration, all of which varies from city to city.

The Conclave Games
The conclave games is a four day event that brings together many mercenary and other such groups together for a tournament style event that puts the skills and abilities of these groups to the test. Events in the conclave games include a maze run, a warriors brawl, the adventurers tournament, and the beast games. The conclave games usually takes place within the capital city of a kingdom, and starts on the 21st day of Ados.

The Harvest Feast
The harvest feast is the marking of the end of the harvest, taking place on the 29th day of Ydros. This celebration is usually celebrated within cities and towns that are heavily reliant on agriculture as part of their trade. The harvest feast brings together members of the communities to celebrate a successful harvest and, in some communities, to honor Ybris, God of Agriculture and Harvest.

The Moon Celebration
The moon celebration is accompanied by the passing of the Sun Season and the start of the Moon Season. The Moon Celebration is a three day event that starts on the 3rd day of Etris, and ends with the first day of the sun season. During this season, people come together to celebrate Yena, Goddess of the Moon and Stars. Many activities occur during the celebration, all of which varies from city to city.