Lunar Celebration

The Festival of the Moon is held annually in mid spring. The festival marks the day when the moon graces the night sky in its fullest, casting a silver glow over the entire vale. It is believed to be a night of magic and mystery, where the veil between the mortal world and the ethereal realm grows faint.

Preparations

Many towns take the preceding senday to prepare for the festival. The houses and roads are draped in silver streamers and hung with lanterns that mimic the ethereal glow of the moon. The local blacksmiths forge small charms and trinkets shaped like crescent moons, while the bakers prepare traditional mooncakes filled with sweet fruit and nuts. In addition to these, a grand feast is prepared, laden with local produce and hearty stews.

Activities

The festival begins at sundown and continues throughout the night. The main square is filled with laughter and merriment, as locals and visitors alike partake in games such as moonstone tossing and silver chariot racing. The highlight of the evening is the dance of the silver veil, performed by a select group of local maidens dressed in flowing gowns that shimmer in the moonlight.

An old tradition dictates that on this night, those brave enough venture into the nearby Silverwood Forest to seek the blessings of the moon. According to legends, a silver stag appears only on this night, and it is said that those who see it are blessed with good luck for the coming year.

Magic and Mysteries

The Festival of the Silver Moon is a time of magic. The local wielders of the arcane arts offer their services for the town’s protection and enchant the area to awaken its latent magic. As the veil between the realms thins, it’s not uncommon to see a few benign spirits flitting through the revelers, adding to the mystical charm of the festival.

End of the Festival

As dawn approaches, the townsfolk gather in the central square one final time to bid goodbye to the full moon. The Festival of the Silver Moon comes to a close with the ceremonial Moon's Lament, a beautiful song sung in unison by the entire town, expressing gratitude and bidding farewell to the moon until the next year.