Old Gods/Practices/Vernal Equinox

Preparing (March 2022)
Request from Nerta the Weaver Message sent to Personal message to Aibhlidhn Dubhaine Your majesty, The vernal equinox approaches on the 20th. The festival of light involves massive outdoor bonfires to push back the winter. These fires are colored by alchemical potions to create vibrant pools amidst the snow. Once revellers arrive they are expected to shed their winter furs and find comfort in the balance between the heat of the flame and the ice of the air. All revellers dine, dance & duel as an expression of returning life. Often lovers will come together this time dressed and painted and matching colors. As this is a celebration of spring, any and all are welcome; so would her majesty you care to host a tournament? Nerta the Weaver (Foederati)
Report from Aibhlidhn Dubhaine Message sent to Personal message to Nerta Unti Lady Nerta, I believe a tournament could be just what all realms need to lighten their spirits after the catastrophes to befall the southlands. Ideally the festivities should fall either side of the equinox with a competition of blades for duellists of the highest calibre to demonstrate their skill. I will provide prize purses of 1,000 gold to the victor and another 500 to the runner up to attract some worthy competitors. Which city do you feel would be the best suited to such a celebration? Aibhlidhn Dubhaine (Queen of Ar Agyr)
Letter from Nerta the Weaver Message sent to Personal message to Aibhlidhn Dubhaine That's most generous your majesty. Even the tournament grounds alone would have been enough, but to offer a prize as well... As for a location. We just finished repairing the temple in Agyr, thanks in no small part to your donation. Between that and the Eternal Flame seems a fine place for the festival. Nerta the Weaver (Foederati)
Tournament Announced Aibhlidhn Dubhaine, Queen of Ar Agyr, Royal of Ar Agyr, Duchess of Havilmark has announced a Tournament of Swordfighting to be held in Agyr 9 days from now. The winner will be rewarded with 1000 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 500 gold for the runner-up. All nobles of the continent are welcome on the tournament grounds on the day of this event. Make sure you announce your participation in time.
Report from Aibhlidhn Dubhaine Message sent to Message to everyone in Ar Agyr To celebrate the upcoming Vernal Equinox, a day held sacred by followers of the Old Gods, I invite all knights honourable and true to compete in a Trial of Blades before the Eternal Flame in Agyr. Nobles, Priests, and Adventurers from across the Realms of Man are also invited to join the festivities in the city both to enjoy the spectacle and to share tales of valour from their respective homelands. Aibhlidhn Dubhaine (Queen of Ar Agyr)
Festival of Lights
Roleplay from Nerta the Weaver Message sent to Message to everyone at the Festival of Lights Festival of Lights. Agyr. The Eternal Flame gutters in the winter wind. But the seasons turn and so a crowd gathered before the  ancient temple to the Old Gods of Beluaterra. The various people were here, not for a sermon or ritual, but to purchase paints and dyes for the Festival of Light. Some couples had already begun to paint their faces in the bright colours while others paint each other, and at least one group of rowdy children had begun a playful brawl that left twenty as rainbows. Drink flowed freely and as Nerta steps from the old halls, she eyes a trio of bravos competing for the right to match colours with a blushing lass.  This rare taste of home earned one of those fleeting smiles from the warrior-priestess, who purchased Incindia purple paint and made her way to the festival grounds. Outside the city walls great fires roared, coloured by alchemy and melting circles in the snow. Already hundreds danced, feasted and laughed in defiance of winter's bite. Once the tournament hosted by Bob & Queen Aibhlidhn began there would be even more to see, but for now the city was bright with spring.  Nerta the Weaver (Foederati)