The Holidays of Dierde
Across the many nations and people of Dierde there are many common holidays, and of course, most places have local holidays to celebrate what they find to be important.
1/1: First Dawn (Winter Solstice) | The first day of the new year is also the holy day of Amaunator, as the old year gives way to a new path.
1/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
1/1: Worshipers of Moander celebrate Balefire.
1/1: Many dwarven communities celebrate the anniversary of the blessing of Moradin that began a resurgence in the birthrate in the Year of Thunder.
1/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
1/1: Wideberthians celebrate the Wintershield holiday by staying at home, sipping warmed ciders and herb-infused beverages and making plans for the new year, often consulting maps.
1/1: Some places also celebrate it as Wintershield, New Year, Bright Morning, and other names.
1/1: Simril is celebrated in some large Cities.
1/1: Priests of Auril celebrate the Coming Storm by calling vicious ice storms to torment a town or region.
1/1: Worshipers of Eilistraee may celebrate the High Hunt, in which a deadly beast is hunted in the dark. Hunters may wear anything, but priests go naked, carrying only a sword.
1/1: Worshipers of Mielikki and Gwaeron Windstrom celebrate the Fourth Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
1/1: Priests of Malar may observe a ritual they also call the High Hunt, in which they Armor themselves with their personal skull or head trophies and stalk a sentient being, usually a Human male, until his death or Dawn, whichever comes first.
1/1: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers in a festival honoring the treasures of the earth.
1/1: Worshipers of Thoth perform the Ceremony of Introspection by fasting for 24 hours followed by immersion in icy water.
1/1: Worshipers of Uthgar fast for a day and a night to celebrate the Darking of winter.
1/2: day of Water's Praise 1/10: Founder's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar (Occurring on 10 Taraq, this celebrated the birthday of the first Grand Caliph.) 1/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
1/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
1/15: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Cold Counting Comfort, a High Festival in honor of the accounting that occupies many businesses during inclement weather.
1/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
2/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
2/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
2/2: Day of Healer's Praise 2/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Rebirth and celebrate the dwarven wanderers leaving their mountain homes once again.
2/12: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
2/12: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
2/13: Worshipers of Deep Duerra call Midwinter's Eve the Rallying, observed by recounting the triumphs of the previous year and working up a dark anger by passing around a newly severed head of their next conquest.
2/13: On Midwinter's Eve, worshipers of Ibrandul celebrate the Deliverance Unto Darkness.
2/13: The Crones of Thanatos and other clergy venerate Kiaransalee with the ritual Graverending, raising many undead "Vengeance Hunters" who seek revenge on their killers for 24 hours.
2/13: Worshipers of the Orc deity Yurtrus celebrate the Putrescent Death on Midwinter's Eve by infecting sentient creatures with a deadly disease.
2/14: Midwinter, also known as Deadwinter Day. This festival marks the midpoint of winter.
2/14: Amongst nobles and monarchs it was known as Midwinter and was traditionally used to make or renew alliances, although the common people called it Deadwinter Day, a reference to the cold and hard times that remained before the spring.
2/14: On Midwinter Day the Red Fellowship of the Deity known as The Red Knight observes the Retreat. This solemn Ceremony consists of an assembly wherein the clergy discuss the previous year's campaigns. Strategies are discussed, battles analyzed, and the accumulated lore integrated into the church's teachings.
2/14: The holiest day of the year for the Church of Shevarash is Midwinter Night, during which the Dark Court Slaughter is remembered. Inductions into the ranks of the clergy occur at this time. Each new cleric screams vows of vengeance into the night air and swears neither to laugh nor smile until the Spider Queen and her followers are no more.
2/14: Worshipers of Auril hold a festival of ice-dancing on Midwinter Night.
2/14: Worshipers of Berronar Truesilver mark this day with chanted prayers, speeches, reports on the workings of the church, and an underground festival.
2/14: Worshipers of the Svirfneblin deity Callarduran Smoothhands celebrate the Festival of the Star at midnight when special phosphorescent fungi reflect like stars off of subterranean waters.
2/14: To the worshipers of Gargauth, Midwinter Night is the Unveiling, said to be observed with many grisly sacrifices.
2/14: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
2/14: Worshipers of Grumbar hold a festival and set plans for the next year.
2/14: Worshipers of Laduguer observe Grimtidings by stopping Work and listening to priests recounting tales of duergar suffering.
2/14: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers (conjured by hired druids or wizards or by senior clergy).
2/14: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
2/14: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Rooting and celebrate their renewed ties to the mountains.
2/14: Worshipers of The Red Knight observe the Retreat to review campaigns, discuss strategies, and codify lore.
2/14: Worshipers of Shevarash observe Midwinter Night in memory of the Dark Court Slaughter in which new members swear not to smile or laugh until the Spider Queen and other dark Drow gods and their followers are destroyed.
2/14: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
2/14: Priests of Osiris resanctify all burial crypts in Mulhorand.
2/14: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
2/14: Worshipers of the Gnomish god Urdlen appease their god with sacrifices in deep caverns on the Night of Blood.
2/14: Midwinter Night is known as the Masked Lord's Embrace to followers of the Drow deity Vhaeraun, who perform rituals of total sensory deprivation.
2/15: Wideberthians celebrate the Grand Revel in honor of Lliira, Sharess, and Sune by consuming sweet treats, dancing, singing, and exchanging gifts in traditional young couple escapades.
2/20: Sune's Praise Day 2/20: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Great Weave, a High Festival recognizing the making of Textiles and weaving of tapestries.
2/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
2/28: Fate's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar The last day of the month (they call the month Masta) was to celebrate the miracles and other strange events associated with the intervention of "fate". Any strange occurences on this day were seen as an ill omen for the coming year.
The First Week is the Festival of the Pride, it celebrates the interloper deity Nobanion.
3/1: Rhyesterday, celebrates Lathander 3/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
3/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
3/2: Day of Royalty Praise 3/2: Sea elves celebrated the High Tide Festival.
3/3: Clerics of Deneir submit their most promising records of the written word to their local temple to be scoured for possible snippets of the Metatext.
3/4: According to tradition, circa −6100 DR, the bodies of the djinni Calim and the efreeti Memnon are entrapped in the Calimemnon Crystal by the elven high mage Pharos, ending the Era of Skyfire and beginning the Creation of the Calim Desert. Local Calishite legends call this night the Night of Binding.
3/12: Followers of the little-known Elf god Mythrien Sarath partake in The Forging and the Loss, a holy day which commemorates the anniversary of an attack on their lord by Malar and the theft of Mythrien's Ring. They frequently begin holy wars against Mythrien's divine foes and punish thieves on this day.
3/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities 3/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood 3/18: Nobanion Appreciation Day 3/20: Oghma Praise Day 3/20: The Drow of Menzoberranzan celebrate the Festival of the Founding, the anniversary of their city's founding by Menzoberra the Kinless.
3/21: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the beginning of Fleetswake, a tenday-long festival honoring maritime Deities and trade.
3/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
3/28: Worshipers of Waukeen observe High Coin (or Highcoin), a High Festival including a great feast and the gathering of offerings for the next festival, Spheres (10 Tarsakh)
4/1: Greengrass, aka the Vernal (Spring) Equinox. Traditionally, the wealthier people brought out flowers to give to the less wealthy, who either wore them or spread them on the ground to encourage the Deities to usher in the summer.
4/1: Worshipers of Aerdrie Faenya have a festival called the Dance of the Swirling Winds with aerial ballets and offerings of beautiful feathers.
4/1: Priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
4/1: Worshipers of Mielikki celebrate the First Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
4/1: Worshipers of Rillifane Rallathil observe the Budding with a ritual hunt to break their long fast and with dances in remote oak groves.
4/1: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers.
4/1: Worshipers of Uthgar fast for a day and a night to celebrate the Birthing of spring.
4/1: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the first day of the Fair Seas Festival in the final days of the larger Fleetswake festival.
4/1: Worshipers of Anhur begin a month-long tournament by nonlethal combat to determine the next Chosen of Anhur.Worshipers of Anhur celebrate the Sharpening of the Sword and name the next Chosen of Anhur, ending the month-long tournament.
4/1: Worshipers of Chauntea celebrate a hedonistic fertility festival.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Dugmaren Brightmantle spend the morning in thoughtful meditation and the rest of the day at a scholarly symposium.
4/1: Worshipers of Eldath celebrate the Greening by gathering and having a festival.
4/1: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Haela Brightaxe observe the Time of the Spawning and prepare for the next outpouring of orcs and other creatures that threaten their race.
4/1: Clerics of the Orc deity Ilneval observe this day by gathering hordes of orcs to rampage across civilized lands.
4/1: Worshipers of Isis give thanks for her role in the planting of crops.
4/1: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
4/1: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
4/1: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Wind and celebrate new discoveries.
4/1: Worshipers of Mielikki observe planting rites and the Wild Ride, when herds of unicorns assemble and allow them to ride bareback through the forest.
4/1: Followers of Milil sing the Call to the Flowers.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Sharindlar gather around a natural underground pool to dance and perform secret rituals to the Lady of Life.
4/1: Worshipers of Shiallia celebrate birth on this day, inviting friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
4/1: Worshipers of Silvanus consider Greengrass holy and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of Wood.
4/1: Worshipers of Sune frolic outdoors.
4/1: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Vergadain hold a Coin Festival, preceded by a sale of wares in order to maximize their wealth.
4/1: Fey Day, celebrated only in some areas where there is a stronger tie to the Feywild. To mark when the veil between the Prime Material Plane and the Feywild is at its thinnest.
4/2: Day of Earth Praise 4/2: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the second day of the Fair Seas Festival, marking the end of Fleetswake, a tenday-long festival honoring maritime Deities and trade.
4/3: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
4/3: Worshipers of The Red Knight celebrate the Queen's Gambit with feasting and gaming tournaments.
4/3: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
4/3: The celebration of Caravance marks the beginning of the Waukeentide festival in Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns.
4/4: In the Vast, the Arming is observed, when local militias muster for inspection, youths receive their first weapons and Armor, and communities celebrate the common defense against orcs, pirates, and bandits.
4/5: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the night festival of Goldenight as part of the Waukeentide holiday.
4/7: The Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns gala festival of Guildsmeet as part of the Waukeentide holiday celebrates the year's achievements of the Guilds of Waterdeep.
4/10: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Spheres, a High Festival including a parade of glass baubles filled with gems and coins which are then catapulted into the city at random.
4/10: The celebration of Leiruin marks the end of the Waukeentide festival in Waterdeep and commemorates the occasion when Waukeen punished Leira for trying to cheat her in a deal.
4/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities 4/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood 4/15: Priests of Shaundakul observe Windride when their deity gives them all Gaseous Form until dusk, landing them safely but probably in a place unfamiliar to them 4/20: Chauntea's Rise Day 4/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing 4/25: Feast of the Ancestors, a local holiday in Al'Quar Living ancestors were honored with gifts and those who passed were remembered in prayers and stories.
5/1: First day of Gammam, a local holiday in Al'Quar.
The women of the Royal Harim of Huzuz were honored on this day. This day was the birthday of the first wife of the first Grand Caliph. Traditionally it served as the wedding day for the current Grand Caliph.
5/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
5/1: Worshipers of Geb celebrate a festival known as the Unwrapping.
5/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
5/1-5/12: The Ippensheir, a twelve-day festival of Gond begins today.
5/1-5/10: Waukeentide, a holiday to honor the goddess Waukeen.
5/2: Day of Fighter/Warrior Praise 5/5: Worshipers of Deep Duerra perform the Melding, a psionic ritual connecting their minds to form a shared brain and communicate directly with their goddess.
5/6-5/9: Plowing & Running, an annual holiday in some major Cities that celebrated the plowing of fields and running of livestock.
5/6: People of the Vast celebrate the Plowing, when they begin breaking the ground for planting, then feast and drink beer in the evening 5/6: Wideberthians celebrate the start of the Plowing and Running, when rural areas share tilling activities and the urban areas enjoy energetic racing competitions.
5/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Wayfaring and celebrate long journeys to foreign lands.
5/9: Wideberthians celebrate the end of the Plowing and Running, when rural areas complete their collective efforts and the urban areas parade the winners of the competitions held in the previous days in the House of Heroes.
5/12: The Ippensheir, a twelve-day festival of Gond, ends today.
5/12: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Sammardach, a High Festival in honor of the wealthiest patron of the early church.
5/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities 5/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood 5/18: Helm Appreciation and Praise Day 5/19: Garagos Appreciation Day 5/20: Tempus Duel Day 5/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing 5/25: Zakharans celebrated the Day of Love on the 25th of Mihla. This was a popular day for marriage propositions.
5/26: The King of Enond holds the Open Feast.
6/1: Trolltide, a Wide Berth feast day that commemorated the end of the Second Trollwar. It was celebrated mostly by children who ran through the city acting like trolls, banging on doors and growling, from Highsun until dusk. Home and shop owners were expected to give the children treats such as candy, fruit, sweet rolls, sticks of salted meat, or small items "to keep the trolls away from my door". If the trolls were not appeased, it was likely that they would be the target of a prank at sundown, such as "troll scratchings" on doors or windows, raw eggs thrown at signs, windows, or those that were miserly to them earlier, and being serenaded by caterwauling during moondark.
6/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
6/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
6/2: Day of Commoner Praise 6/6: Qawafil (Ajami) Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar.
This day marked the beginning of the preparations for the High Holy Days. The entire city was cleaned for the upcoming festivals. Every Gate was adorned with decorations and booths to Aid pilgrims who traveled to the city from afar. It later became known as "Ajami Day" because even total strangers or barbarians were openly welcomed in the city.
6/6: Followers of Selvetarm celebrate the anniversary of the return of Zanassu from exile with ritual combat and fasting.
6/6: Zakharans celebrated Ajami Day on the 6th of Qawafil. This date marked the beginning of the massive preparations for the coming High Holy Days.
6/12: In 1306 DR, Princess Maerildarraine murdered her father King Askulder of Ormpur, usurped the throne, and burned the temple of Tiamat, triggering a holy war. This day is thereafter called Bloodsword in Ormpur.
6/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
6/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
6/13: The Zhentarim celebrate Victory Day commemorating the end of the siege of Zhentil Keep in 1369 DR by forces loyal to Cyric, the Dark Sun.
6/14: Hornmoot: Hornmoot was the traditional trading festival between the dwarves and humans of various locations. It took place on the 14th of Highsun each year, with lesser hornmoots on the 14th of each month until Firemonth. In the Vast, this day is Hornmoot, the first day of spring trading between the dwarves and the townsfolk, marked by horn calls between the mountains and the towns below, signaling a willingness to trade.
6/14: Guildhall Day: Guildhall Day was a holiday celebrated in Wide Berth on Highsun 14. It was a celebration of the fruits of people's labor, characterized by trade fairs, announcements of new products, and recruitment into the Guilds of Waterdeep.
6/14: Worshipers of Gilgeam celebrate the Festival of the Assumption commemorating the coronation of Gilgeam upon the Untheric throne with numerous athletic events.
6/14: Wideberth, Neyer, and other Port Cities celebrate Guildhall Day, a day marked by trade fairs and announcements of new products and services sponsored by the Guilds of Waterdeep.
6/18: Ilmater Appreciation Day 6/20: Dragondown, a holiday celebrated in Wide Berth on Highsun 20. It commemorated the defeat of the several dragons that threatened the city throughout its history.
6/20: Silvanus' Praise Day 6/21: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Brightbuckle, a High Festival including a parade in which everyone is invited to wear their finest, attend a feast, and hear inspirational speeches Third Week: Newborn Celebration, holiday that celebrated lions and the rebirth of the deity Nobanion.
6/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
High Holy Days, a local holiday in Al'Quar.
The five High Holy Days—Ahad, Atnen, Salas, Arba, and Yasad—occurred between the months of Qawafil and Safa. Large festivals honored the Enlightened gods and pilgrims swelled Golden Huzuz to bursting during this time. The entire month of Safa was used to recover from the festivals of the High Holy Days.
Though it was a High Holy Day, Yasad was also Ascension Day—the date when the first Grand Caliph took the throne. Historically, it was the date that every Grand Caliph since then also assumed power. The Grand Caliph would address his people at the Golden Mosque and worship publicly on this day.
7/1: Summer Solstice
7/1: It is the Summer Solstice. It is the longest day of the year, with a northern location like Silverymoon seeing nearly 16 hours of Daylight.
7/1: Worshipers of Amaunator celebrate with a day of prayer, Relaxation, and sunbathing.
7/1: Worshipers of Mielikki celebrate the Second Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
7/1: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers.
7/1: Worshipers of Thoth perform the Ceremony of Introspection by fasting for 24 hours followed by immersion in icy water.
7/1: Worshipers of Uthgar fast for a day and a night to celebrate the Fullness of summer.
7/1: Wideberth celebrate Dragondown in remembrance of all the dragons that were defeated or driven off the city.
7/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
7/1: The villagers of Amphail celebrate the Rite of the Stag Lass commemorating the death of a priestess of Mielikki at the hands of ignorant and overzealous hunters.
7/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
7/2: Founders' Day, an annual holiday celebrating the founding of the city of Wide Berth. The citizens of Wideberth celebrate Founders' Day, commemorating the birth of the city with demonstrations of martial skill by the guard, historical costume contests, and a retelling of the city's history through illusions.
7/2: Day of Fire Praise 7/3: Worshipers of Waukeen observe the first day of Sornyn, a High Festival marked by making treaties, business agreements, receiving ambassadors from foreign lands, talking with traditional foes, and consuming much wine. Waterdhavians also dedicated the holiday to Lathander.
7/4: Worshipers of Waukeen observe the second day of Sornyn, a High Festival marked by making treaties, business agreements, receiving ambassadors from foreign lands, talking with traditional foes, and consuming much wine.
5: Worshipers of Waukeen observe the final day of Sornyn, a High Festival marked by making treaties, business agreements, receiving ambassadors from foreign lands, talking with traditional foes, and consuming much wine.
7/7: Llira's Night, an annual festival holiday that honored the goddess Lliira.
7/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
7/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
7/18: Gond Forge Day 7/20: Moradin Forge Day 7/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
7/23: The Drow city of Menzoberranzan begins an eight-day trade fair known as the Open Days where visitors, even those of other races, are free to wander where they like, including into noble compounds. Displays of martial and magical prowess are put on to impress and intimidate rivals and illusions of Lolth are put up in the air over the streets.
7/28: Shieldmeet, celebrated every four years since year 0. Traditionally the day was used for fairs, bazaars, musical and theatrical performances, and tournaments of skill and magical ability. Nobles usually held court to hear the petitions of their people and to make or renew trade pacts, alliances, and agreements. Shieldmeet was known as Cinnaelos'Cor (also seen as Cinnaeloscor), "the Day of Corellon's Peace" in elvish and marked the end of an aeloulaev and the beginning of a new one in the elven Aryselmalyn Calendar.
7/28: Worshipers of Angharradh celebrate the Melding of the Three with the singing of hymns and performing great works of cooperative magic.
7/28: Worshipers of Beshaba continue reveling in rudeness and destruction.
7/28: Worshipers of Deneir observe the Gilding in which priests take turns casting a spell to emboss in Gold a single letter of the Words of Deneir onto a manuscript for public viewing.
7/28: Worshipers of Helm hold the Ceremony of Honor to Helm.
7/28: Priests of Kelemvor tell the Deeds of the Dead to preserve their memory.
7/28: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Shepherding and reveal hidden ways to their neighbors of other races. For the next nine days, the public is invited to join in lusty singing and consuming strong drink accompanied by the ritual burning of used footwear and ironworks.
Mielikki's Wild Ride continues.
7/28: Worshipers of Oghma make or renew agreements and contracts.
7/28: Worshipers of Selûne perform the Conjuring of the Second Moon ritual, with simultaneous chanting at all her temples in Faerûn. This summons the Shards to assist the earthly clergy.
7/28: The elves call this day Cinnaelos'Cor ("the Day of Corellon's Peace") and followers of Solonor Thelandira compete in grand archery contests.
7/28: Worshipers of Torm celebrate Shieldmeet very seriously as a time of agreements, compacts, and oaths.
7/28: The church of Tymora sponsor a grand festival in the city of Yartar.
7/28: humans adopted the elvish holiday of Cinnaelos'Cor and celebrated it every four years as "Shieldmeet".
7/28: representatives of Turmish and Chondath staged mock wars, a custom that continued for many centuries to come.
8/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
8/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
8/1: In Wideberth, it is Ahghairon's Day, celebrating the city's first Lord.
8/2: Day of Mage Praise 8/4: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Oldcasks, the first of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/4: The Night of Fourteen Magisters, 709 DR, sees the position of Magister pass from the incumbent, through nine clones of an ambitious archmage, the archmage himself, his apprentice, a passer-by mage, and his own apprentice, with each one being killed by the next.
8/5: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Cloakswirl, the second of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/6: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Moondown, the third of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/7-8/15: Endless Revels of Life (Sharess/Bast) 8/7: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Masks, the fourth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/8: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Elskelter, the fifth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/9: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Claws, the sixth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Anvil and celebrate dwarven creativity.
8/9: In the Vast, worshipers of Malar have a great feast, animate animal skeletons, and stage a ritual hunt known as the Bone Dance, around a large bonfire.
8/10: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Glarth, or "Fullbelly", the seventh of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/11: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Oamaurae, the eighth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/12: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Clearsight, the ninth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/13: Midsummer's Eve is known as the Celebration of the Moon to worshipers of Hathor, marked by a day of celebration and a night of moonlit trysts.
8/13: Worshipers of Lurue celebrate with a night of wild revelry.
8/13: Midsummer's Eve is the grandest of all the many festivals of Sharess and given to the pursuit of pleasure with even less inhibition than usual.
8/13: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Amalree's Pleasure, the last of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
8/13: Worshipers of Torm observe the Divine Death to commemorate his self-sacrifice in the destruction of Bane.
8/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
8/14: Worshipers of Akadi gather in the Shaar at the Ruins of Blaskaltar, the site of the first known Akadi shrine.
8/14: Worshipers of Berronar Truesilver mark this night with chanted prayers, speeches, reports on the workings of the church, and an outdoor festival.
8/14: Worshipers of Beshaba engage in revels of rudeness and destruction.
8/14: Worshipers of the Svirfneblin deity Callarduran Smoothhands observe the Festival of the Ruby at twilight, celebrating the gems hidden in the earth by the Master of Stone.
8/14: Priests of the Gnomish deity Flandal Steelskin gather to make worked Metal offerings, exchange methods, and sell their best works on this day known as the High Forge.
8/14: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
8/14: The government of Mulhorand takes a day off and priests of Horus-Re sing songs of praise. These are accompanied by performaces of the Divinity Plays.
8/14: Midsummer morning, priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
8/14: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
8/14: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
8/14: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Hammer and celebrate dwarven craftsmanship.
8/14: On Midsummer Night, worshipers of Mielikki observe planting rites, celebrate the sensual aspect of life, and the Wild Ride, when herds of unicorns assemble and allow them to ride bareback through the forest.
8/14: Worshipers of Milil celebrate their Grand Revel with feasting, dancing, and the performing of parodies and wicked satire in song.
8/14: Worshipers of Oghma make or renew agreements and contracts on this holy day.
8/14: On Midsummer Night, worshipers of the dwarven deity Sharindlar gather around a natural underground pool to dance and perform secret rituals to the Lady of Life.
8/14: Worshipers of Silvanus consider Midsummer Night holy, and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of Wood.
8/14: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
8/14: Worshipers of Sune spend Midsummer Night playing flirtatious games in forests and parks.
8/14: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
8/14: Worshipers of Tymora engage in a night of daring adventure, wild revels, mischievous pranks, and romantic trysts.
8/14: Worshipers of the Orc deity Yurtrus celebrate the Ceremony of Contagion with bloody sacrifices and then quest to spread disease and death.
8/14: The city of Silverymoon celebrates the Feast of Love on Midsummer night.
8/14: Members of the Harpers often meet with relatives and their church allies at this time.
8/14: On the Plain of Horses, people begin the week-long Midsummer Festival, a time of banqueting to celebrate the livestock born in the spring.
8/14: Midsommer/Midsummer. Some calendars have this on the solstice day.
8/17: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Huldark, a High Festival celebrating the land's bounty, marked by a feast and the planting of new fruit trees or vegetables.
8/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
Midsummer festivals of one kind or another were observed in just about every civilized settlement in Faerûn, with some variation. In more conservative cultures, families usually only got together to hold big feasts and drink too much, and couples declared their betrothals. In more liberal cultures like Silverymoon, the day was known as the Feast of Love. All shops closed at Highsun and thereafter people had private meals, with displays of public decadence evolving through the day. People wandered about, watched others, and joined in, for open doors were seen as invitations, and they wore risqué dress, told bawdy jokes, or made coarse comments they might never do any other time. Moreover, people had various dalliances while priests provided convenient curative spells for free. Lady Alustriel Silverhand herself led a "Hunt of Maidens", a night-time search for a person wearing a certain Mask. In large and wealthy houses, there were parties with naughty games and eating desserts from atop others' bodies. Of course, not everyone indulged, usually staying inside with the windows shut and doors closed. Come morning the next day, all was meant to be forgotten.
Festival acrobats were quite popular and did good business on Midsummer and the other festival days.
8/18: Bard Appreciation and Day of the Stage
8/19: Finder Wyvernspur Appreciation Day
8/20: Corellon Larethian and Mystara Praise Day, Corellon is more amongst the elves but has spread a bit.
9/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
9/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
9/2: Day of Poor Praise 9/7: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Spryndalstar, a High Festival in recognition of magic and its benefits, marked by hiring mages to cast entertaining spells and by sponsoring wizardly research.
9/11: Worshipers of Hoar celebrate the Penultimate Thunder with a great feast in honor of their lord's victory over Ramman.
9/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
9/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
9/21: Brightswords, a holiday celebrated in Wide Berth. It consisted of parades and demonstrations conducted by the city's main military organizations, as well as competitions and staged battles.
9/20: Torm Praise Day 9/21: It is the Autumnal (Autumn) Equinox.
9/21: Worshipers of Aerdrie Faenya have a festival called the Dance of the Swirling Winds with aerial ballets and offerings of beautiful feathers.
9/21: Priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
9/21: Worshipers of Mielikki celebrate the Third Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
9/21: Worshipers of Rillifane Rallathil observe the Transformation with dances in remote oak groves.
9/21: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers.
9/21: Tribal clans who worship Uthgar gather upon their burial mound or at Beorunna's Well for Runemeet to set policy, perform marriages and many other rituals.
9/21: Wideberth celebrate Brightswords, a series of displays and competitions of martial skill and open enlistment by the City Guard and City Watch, topped off by an aerial demonstration by the Griffon Cavalry.
9/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
9/28: The festival of Brightswords takes place, celebrated in Cormyr and Sembia. The festival included parades of soldiers and guards, demonstrations of martial prowess, Horse races, other competitions, and abundant sales of arms and Armor.
9/28: Highharvestide, an annual festival, taking place on Lowsun 28. It was traditionally a feast to celebrate the harvest and the abundance of food, but also the time when those wishing to travel left on their journeys before winter set in. Preparations for the feast started as early as a tenday before, while preparing, cooking, and preserving the harvest for the cold winter months. Traditions varied from community to community, but examples of festive activity included food-related contests; races and challenges of skill and strength; receiving homemade sweets from the local clergy; and priests blessing larders, wine cellars, grain bins, and food preserves.
This day was often an important anniversary to various governments. Often, taxes and tithes came due, rulers held "open courts" to hear the concerns of their citizens, oaths were publicly renewed, troops received marching orders to new duty stations, and guilds met to confer on prices and rate changes for goods and services.
According to tradition, dwarves only drank water and elves drank only dew on this day. However, these traditions began to fade at some point.
It was said that children born on this day were favored by Tymora to have lifelong good luck but be smitten with wanderlust. Another legend was that Human females born on this day had control over their reproductive system (i.e., got pregnant only when they wanted to) by force of will alone, and that they could instantly sense when they had been Poisoned, either by ingestion or being bitten by a venomous creature for example.
9/28: Worshipers of Anhur celebrate the Remembrance Ritual in honor of fallen comrades.
9/28: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Dugmaren Brightmantle spend the morning in thoughtful meditation and the rest of the day at a scholarly symposium.
9/28: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
9/28: Worshipers of Isis in Mulhorand put on an exuberant celebration thanking Isis and Osiris for their Aid with the harvest.
9/28: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
9/28: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
9/28: Worshipers of Malar celebrate the Feast of the Stags and pledge to hunt through the winter for selected people unable to hunt for themselves.
9/28: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Thunderbolt and pray for inspiration in any approaching battles.
9/28: Priests of Osiris invite the citizens of Mulhorand to celebration of Osiris's bounty.
9/28: Worshipers of Shiallia celebrate fruition on this day, inviting friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
9/28: Worshipers of Silvanus consider Highharvestide holy, and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of Wood.
9/28: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
9/28: It is said that the Stag King sometimes appears floating above a bonfire, portending that those who see him are destined for adventure in the coming year.
9/28: Children in the Dalelands would would wear terrifying masks, hoping to scare the neighbors into giving them treats.
10/1: Highharvestide (Autumn Equinox) Also celebrated on this day, as it is the official day.
10/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
10/1: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Marthoon, a High Festival recognizing the guards, soldiers, and the defenders of goods and commerce that create the security needed for business to thrive.
10/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
10/1: Runemeet 10/2: Day of Air Praise 10/3: Day of Wonders, featuring a parade of inventions created by followers of Gond, which often failed spectacularly.
10/6: Suzail, the capital of Cormyr, "celebrates" King Boldovar the Mad with a holiday called Chasing the King. A condemned criminal wearing Armor and wielding a blunt sword is released to wander the streets. Anyone is allowed to attack the "king" and if the condemned survives until sundown, they win their freedom.
10/7: Stoneshar, an all-faiths holiday dedicated to starting new projects and doing constructive deeds.
10/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Fulmination and again pray for inspiration in any upcoming battles.
10/11: Worshipers of Hoar observe the Impending Doom with a day of ominous drumming, strenuous acts of purification, and stentorian oaths.
10/12: Genies' Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar Celebrated on the 12th of Nau, this day honored all of genie-kind for their assistance in protecting Huzuz from attack in the mid 1320s DR.
10/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
10/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
10/15: Gods' Day, worshipers of Mystra celebrate the apotheosis of Midnight and Wideberth celebrate Gods' Day in remembrance of Lord AO's appearance on Mount Wideberth and the end of the Godswar.
10/15: Worshipers of Torm observe the True Resurrection, the anniversary of Torm's return.
10/20: Shar's Night 10/20: Worshipers of Finder Wyvernspur mark the anniversary of Finder's victory over Moander in the Godswar.
10/22: Worshipers of Tymora observe Starfall, believed to be the anniversary of the destruction of Tyche and the birth of Tymora.
10/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
10/28: Liar's Night, The festival of Liar's Night is celebrated.
10/28: The night of the Death Parade 10/28: Worshipers of Gruumsh celebrated the Feast of the Bloodied Stones, or Gharfek’taaz.
11/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
11/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
11/2: Day of Rogue/Thieves Guilds Praise 11/5: Hoar Appreciation Day 11/10: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Tehennteahan (the Night of Hammers and Nails), a High Festival honoring craftsmen and women who Work with their hands with a day-long feast and demonstrations of new innovations.
11/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
11/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
11/18: Mielikki Appreciation Day 11/19: Druid & Ranger Appreciation 11/20: Selûne Praise Day 11/20: Last Sheaf Sometimes called "The Small Feast," this day of residential feasting is held in celebration of the year's bounty. Small gifts (traditionally hand kegs of ale, jars of preserves, or smoked fish and meats) are exchanged among neighbors, and "last letters" are gathered for carriage by ship captains and caravan merchants-so called because they are the last to leave the city before travel becomes difficult. Of Wide Berth's many celebrations, this one is perhaps the most relaxed and relaxing. Plan to spend a little extra on good food and enjoy a meal with those nearest you, be they dearest hearts or the folk across the hall in the inn.
11/22: Tymora Appreciation Day 11/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
11/25: Priests of Gargauth perform the Binding, a ritual of personal sacrifice for more power.
11/28: Feast of the Moon (Moonfest). It was the last great festival of the Calendar year.
The day traditionally marked the coming of winter. It was also a time to celebrate and honor the ancestors and the respected Dead. On this day, folk blessed their ancestors' graves and performed the Ritual of Remembrance. People also gathered to tell stories of the deeds of their ancestors and of the gods until deep into the night, until they merged and became legend. This was a time to hear of past heroes, great treasures, and lost Cities.
Long ago, battles were typically fought between harvest-time and the coming of winter. This meant that most of the fighting usually occurred in the month of Redfall. The timing of the Feast of the Moon—after recently slain soldiers had joined the ranks of the Dead—was thus practical, if sadly ironic.
The Heralds of Faerûn had a number of special duties on the Feast of the Moon. Prime among these was to perform the Bloodsong Ceremony, at which a Herald publicly recited the genealogies of each noble family in the area. In this way, the Heralds reaffirmed a noble family's traditional authority and status, as well as the respect accorded to them.
Priests of a number of Deities of various pantheons held rites, ceremonies, and festivals on the Feast of the Moon. Many, though not all, focused on remembering the Dead in one way or another.
11/28: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Arvoreen perform the Ceremony of Remembrance to honor those who died defending their community.
11/28: Priests of Bhaal recount tales of heroic slayings.
11/28: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
11/28: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Haela Brightaxe call this day the Commemoration of the Fallen and is spent recounting the battles and deeds of those who died defending the Stout Folk and dedicating new weapons and Armor to their memory.
Priests of Kelemvor tell the Deeds of the Dead to preserve their memory.
11/28: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
11/28: Worshipers of Lurue observe a quiet Ceremony ushering in winter and remembering the Dead. It is the anniversary of the founding of Silverymoon and is celebrated by the unveiling of works of art and song.
11/28: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Beacon and celebrate the path shown them by Finder-of-Trails.
11/28: This day is known as the Day the Dead are Most With Us by worshipers of Myrkul. They believed the essence of the Dead would roam Toril as ghosts.
11/28: This day is known as the Feast of the Silver Coin to worshipers of Nephthys and is a time of tithing.
11/28: Worshipers of Savras the All-Seeing call this day the Vision and spend 24 hours meditating in a steam bath or a haze of incense.
11/28: Worshipers of Sehanine Moonbow gather this night for the Mystic Rites of the Luminous Cloud and are often transformed into scintillating streaks of Light that Fly across the starry heavens.
11/28: Worshipers of Shar call this day the Rising of the Dark and plot their nefarious deeds for the next year after a live sacrifice.
11/28: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
11/28: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
11/28: Worshipers of Tempus honor the Dead.
11/28: Worshipers of the Orc deity Luthic know this day as the Coming of the Winter Cave, a festival in which many young are conceived.
Heralds perform the Bloodsong, reciting the genealogies of noble families and reaffirming their traditional authority and status.
11/28: Menzoberranzan holds the Ceremony of Graduation for graduating students from Tier Breche. Visitors are barred from entering the city and conflict between houses is absolutely forbidden, as is any and all trade. Houses with graduating students are expected to celebrate by hosting feasts.
11/28: Rahat, a local holiday in Al'Quar Though not considered a holiday, the entire month of Rahat was used to contemplate the teachings of the Loregiver. Children began their study of the law of the Loregiver on this day.
12/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
12/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
12/2: Day of Dragon Praise 12/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Runestone and give thanks for knowledge gained from socializing with other cultures.
12/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
12/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
12/16: Gwaeron Windstrom's Hunt Day 12/20: Kelemvor's Feast Day 12/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
12/24: Worshipers of Waukeen celebrate the return of their goddess from the Abyss.
12/25: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Orbar, a High Festival in which the church solemnly acknowledges the darker side of wealth and prays for those who succumbed to miserliness, were killed by thieves, or lost their life in the pursuit of wealth.
12/27: Worshipers of Geb call today the Day of Drawing Down, commemorating those who died beneath the earth by collapsing the entrance to an abandoned mine shaft.
12/27: Priests of Jergal stop working at sundown and begin the Night of Another Year by reading the names of the deceased they have recorded all year before burning or filing their scrolls.
12/28: Last Feast, some celebrate Festival of Lights. The Last Feast puts the focus on preparations of the dinner and food storage for the next year. The Festival of Lights would see thousands of lanterns (magic and non-magical) released into the sky throughout the night.
12/28: Wizard's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar The last day of Saris was dedicated to wizards. Practitioners of the art would Light up the sky with splendid displays of power. Sha'irs, gen, and genies joined a large parade through the city. Magical displays and parades honoring the sha'irs and other practitioners of the art occurred in major Zakharan Cities.
1. Frostmonth
1/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
1/1: Worshipers of Moander celebrate Balefire.
1/1: Many dwarven communities celebrate the anniversary of the blessing of Moradin that began a resurgence in the birthrate in the Year of Thunder.
1/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
1/1: Wideberthians celebrate the Wintershield holiday by staying at home, sipping warmed ciders and herb-infused beverages and making plans for the new year, often consulting maps.
1/1: Some places also celebrate it as Wintershield, New Year, Bright Morning, and other names.
1/1: Simril is celebrated in some large Cities.
1/1: Priests of Auril celebrate the Coming Storm by calling vicious ice storms to torment a town or region.
1/1: Worshipers of Eilistraee may celebrate the High Hunt, in which a deadly beast is hunted in the dark. Hunters may wear anything, but priests go naked, carrying only a sword.
1/1: Worshipers of Mielikki and Gwaeron Windstrom celebrate the Fourth Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
1/1: Priests of Malar may observe a ritual they also call the High Hunt, in which they Armor themselves with their personal skull or head trophies and stalk a sentient being, usually a Human male, until his death or Dawn, whichever comes first.
1/1: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers in a festival honoring the treasures of the earth.
1/1: Worshipers of Thoth perform the Ceremony of Introspection by fasting for 24 hours followed by immersion in icy water.
1/1: Worshipers of Uthgar fast for a day and a night to celebrate the Darking of winter.
1/2: day of Water's Praise 1/10: Founder's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar (Occurring on 10 Taraq, this celebrated the birthday of the first Grand Caliph.) 1/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
1/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
1/15: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Cold Counting Comfort, a High Festival in honor of the accounting that occupies many businesses during inclement weather.
1/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
2. Snowmonth
2/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
2/2: Day of Healer's Praise 2/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Rebirth and celebrate the dwarven wanderers leaving their mountain homes once again.
2/12: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
2/12: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
2/13: Worshipers of Deep Duerra call Midwinter's Eve the Rallying, observed by recounting the triumphs of the previous year and working up a dark anger by passing around a newly severed head of their next conquest.
2/13: On Midwinter's Eve, worshipers of Ibrandul celebrate the Deliverance Unto Darkness.
2/13: The Crones of Thanatos and other clergy venerate Kiaransalee with the ritual Graverending, raising many undead "Vengeance Hunters" who seek revenge on their killers for 24 hours.
2/13: Worshipers of the Orc deity Yurtrus celebrate the Putrescent Death on Midwinter's Eve by infecting sentient creatures with a deadly disease.
2/14: Midwinter, also known as Deadwinter Day. This festival marks the midpoint of winter.
2/14: Amongst nobles and monarchs it was known as Midwinter and was traditionally used to make or renew alliances, although the common people called it Deadwinter Day, a reference to the cold and hard times that remained before the spring.
2/14: On Midwinter Day the Red Fellowship of the Deity known as The Red Knight observes the Retreat. This solemn Ceremony consists of an assembly wherein the clergy discuss the previous year's campaigns. Strategies are discussed, battles analyzed, and the accumulated lore integrated into the church's teachings.
2/14: The holiest day of the year for the Church of Shevarash is Midwinter Night, during which the Dark Court Slaughter is remembered. Inductions into the ranks of the clergy occur at this time. Each new cleric screams vows of vengeance into the night air and swears neither to laugh nor smile until the Spider Queen and her followers are no more.
2/14: Worshipers of Auril hold a festival of ice-dancing on Midwinter Night.
2/14: Worshipers of Berronar Truesilver mark this day with chanted prayers, speeches, reports on the workings of the church, and an underground festival.
2/14: Worshipers of the Svirfneblin deity Callarduran Smoothhands celebrate the Festival of the Star at midnight when special phosphorescent fungi reflect like stars off of subterranean waters.
2/14: To the worshipers of Gargauth, Midwinter Night is the Unveiling, said to be observed with many grisly sacrifices.
2/14: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
2/14: Worshipers of Grumbar hold a festival and set plans for the next year.
2/14: Worshipers of Laduguer observe Grimtidings by stopping Work and listening to priests recounting tales of duergar suffering.
2/14: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers (conjured by hired druids or wizards or by senior clergy).
2/14: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
2/14: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Rooting and celebrate their renewed ties to the mountains.
2/14: Worshipers of The Red Knight observe the Retreat to review campaigns, discuss strategies, and codify lore.
2/14: Worshipers of Shevarash observe Midwinter Night in memory of the Dark Court Slaughter in which new members swear not to smile or laugh until the Spider Queen and other dark Drow gods and their followers are destroyed.
2/14: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
2/14: Priests of Osiris resanctify all burial crypts in Mulhorand.
2/14: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
2/14: Worshipers of the Gnomish god Urdlen appease their god with sacrifices in deep caverns on the Night of Blood.
2/14: Midwinter Night is known as the Masked Lord's Embrace to followers of the Drow deity Vhaeraun, who perform rituals of total sensory deprivation.
2/15: Wideberthians celebrate the Grand Revel in honor of Lliira, Sharess, and Sune by consuming sweet treats, dancing, singing, and exchanging gifts in traditional young couple escapades.
2/20: Sune's Praise Day 2/20: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Great Weave, a High Festival recognizing the making of Textiles and weaving of tapestries.
2/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
2/28: Fate's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar The last day of the month (they call the month Masta) was to celebrate the miracles and other strange events associated with the intervention of "fate". Any strange occurences on this day were seen as an ill omen for the coming year.
3. Winterswane
3/1: Rhyesterday, celebrates Lathander 3/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
3/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
3/2: Day of Royalty Praise 3/2: Sea elves celebrated the High Tide Festival.
3/3: Clerics of Deneir submit their most promising records of the written word to their local temple to be scoured for possible snippets of the Metatext.
3/4: According to tradition, circa −6100 DR, the bodies of the djinni Calim and the efreeti Memnon are entrapped in the Calimemnon Crystal by the elven high mage Pharos, ending the Era of Skyfire and beginning the Creation of the Calim Desert. Local Calishite legends call this night the Night of Binding.
3/12: Followers of the little-known Elf god Mythrien Sarath partake in The Forging and the Loss, a holy day which commemorates the anniversary of an attack on their lord by Malar and the theft of Mythrien's Ring. They frequently begin holy wars against Mythrien's divine foes and punish thieves on this day.
3/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities 3/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood 3/18: Nobanion Appreciation Day 3/20: Oghma Praise Day 3/20: The Drow of Menzoberranzan celebrate the Festival of the Founding, the anniversary of their city's founding by Menzoberra the Kinless.
3/21: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the beginning of Fleetswake, a tenday-long festival honoring maritime Deities and trade.
3/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
3/28: Worshipers of Waukeen observe High Coin (or Highcoin), a High Festival including a great feast and the gathering of offerings for the next festival, Spheres (10 Tarsakh)
4. Rainmonth
4/1: Worshipers of Aerdrie Faenya have a festival called the Dance of the Swirling Winds with aerial ballets and offerings of beautiful feathers.
4/1: Priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
4/1: Worshipers of Mielikki celebrate the First Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
4/1: Worshipers of Rillifane Rallathil observe the Budding with a ritual hunt to break their long fast and with dances in remote oak groves.
4/1: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers.
4/1: Worshipers of Uthgar fast for a day and a night to celebrate the Birthing of spring.
4/1: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the first day of the Fair Seas Festival in the final days of the larger Fleetswake festival.
4/1: Worshipers of Anhur begin a month-long tournament by nonlethal combat to determine the next Chosen of Anhur.Worshipers of Anhur celebrate the Sharpening of the Sword and name the next Chosen of Anhur, ending the month-long tournament.
4/1: Worshipers of Chauntea celebrate a hedonistic fertility festival.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Dugmaren Brightmantle spend the morning in thoughtful meditation and the rest of the day at a scholarly symposium.
4/1: Worshipers of Eldath celebrate the Greening by gathering and having a festival.
4/1: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Haela Brightaxe observe the Time of the Spawning and prepare for the next outpouring of orcs and other creatures that threaten their race.
4/1: Clerics of the Orc deity Ilneval observe this day by gathering hordes of orcs to rampage across civilized lands.
4/1: Worshipers of Isis give thanks for her role in the planting of crops.
4/1: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
4/1: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
4/1: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Wind and celebrate new discoveries.
4/1: Worshipers of Mielikki observe planting rites and the Wild Ride, when herds of unicorns assemble and allow them to ride bareback through the forest.
4/1: Followers of Milil sing the Call to the Flowers.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Sharindlar gather around a natural underground pool to dance and perform secret rituals to the Lady of Life.
4/1: Worshipers of Shiallia celebrate birth on this day, inviting friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
4/1: Worshipers of Silvanus consider Greengrass holy and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of Wood.
4/1: Worshipers of Sune frolic outdoors.
4/1: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
4/1: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Vergadain hold a Coin Festival, preceded by a sale of wares in order to maximize their wealth.
4/1: Fey Day, celebrated only in some areas where there is a stronger tie to the Feywild. To mark when the veil between the Prime Material Plane and the Feywild is at its thinnest.
4/2: Day of Earth Praise 4/2: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the second day of the Fair Seas Festival, marking the end of Fleetswake, a tenday-long festival honoring maritime Deities and trade.
4/3: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
4/3: Worshipers of The Red Knight celebrate the Queen's Gambit with feasting and gaming tournaments.
4/3: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
4/3: The celebration of Caravance marks the beginning of the Waukeentide festival in Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns.
4/4: In the Vast, the Arming is observed, when local militias muster for inspection, youths receive their first weapons and Armor, and communities celebrate the common defense against orcs, pirates, and bandits.
4/5: Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns celebrate the night festival of Goldenight as part of the Waukeentide holiday.
4/7: The Wideberth, Neyer and other Port towns gala festival of Guildsmeet as part of the Waukeentide holiday celebrates the year's achievements of the Guilds of Waterdeep.
4/10: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Spheres, a High Festival including a parade of glass baubles filled with gems and coins which are then catapulted into the city at random.
4/10: The celebration of Leiruin marks the end of the Waukeentide festival in Waterdeep and commemorates the occasion when Waukeen punished Leira for trying to cheat her in a deal.
4/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities 4/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood 4/15: Priests of Shaundakul observe Windride when their deity gives them all Gaseous Form until dusk, landing them safely but probably in a place unfamiliar to them 4/20: Chauntea's Rise Day 4/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing 4/25: Feast of the Ancestors, a local holiday in Al'Quar Living ancestors were honored with gifts and those who passed were remembered in prayers and stories.
5. Palesun
The women of the Royal Harim of Huzuz were honored on this day. This day was the birthday of the first wife of the first Grand Caliph. Traditionally it served as the wedding day for the current Grand Caliph.
5/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
5/1: Worshipers of Geb celebrate a festival known as the Unwrapping.
5/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
5/1-5/12: The Ippensheir, a twelve-day festival of Gond begins today.
5/1-5/10: Waukeentide, a holiday to honor the goddess Waukeen.
5/2: Day of Fighter/Warrior Praise 5/5: Worshipers of Deep Duerra perform the Melding, a psionic ritual connecting their minds to form a shared brain and communicate directly with their goddess.
5/6-5/9: Plowing & Running, an annual holiday in some major Cities that celebrated the plowing of fields and running of livestock.
5/6: People of the Vast celebrate the Plowing, when they begin breaking the ground for planting, then feast and drink beer in the evening 5/6: Wideberthians celebrate the start of the Plowing and Running, when rural areas share tilling activities and the urban areas enjoy energetic racing competitions.
5/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Wayfaring and celebrate long journeys to foreign lands.
5/9: Wideberthians celebrate the end of the Plowing and Running, when rural areas complete their collective efforts and the urban areas parade the winners of the competitions held in the previous days in the House of Heroes.
5/12: The Ippensheir, a twelve-day festival of Gond, ends today.
5/12: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Sammardach, a High Festival in honor of the wealthiest patron of the early church.
5/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities 5/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood 5/18: Helm Appreciation and Praise Day 5/19: Garagos Appreciation Day 5/20: Tempus Duel Day 5/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing 5/25: Zakharans celebrated the Day of Love on the 25th of Mihla. This was a popular day for marriage propositions.
5/26: The King of Enond holds the Open Feast.
6. Highsun
6/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
6/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
6/2: Day of Commoner Praise 6/6: Qawafil (Ajami) Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar.
This day marked the beginning of the preparations for the High Holy Days. The entire city was cleaned for the upcoming festivals. Every Gate was adorned with decorations and booths to Aid pilgrims who traveled to the city from afar. It later became known as "Ajami Day" because even total strangers or barbarians were openly welcomed in the city.
6/6: Followers of Selvetarm celebrate the anniversary of the return of Zanassu from exile with ritual combat and fasting.
6/6: Zakharans celebrated Ajami Day on the 6th of Qawafil. This date marked the beginning of the massive preparations for the coming High Holy Days.
6/12: In 1306 DR, Princess Maerildarraine murdered her father King Askulder of Ormpur, usurped the throne, and burned the temple of Tiamat, triggering a holy war. This day is thereafter called Bloodsword in Ormpur.
6/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
6/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
6/13: The Zhentarim celebrate Victory Day commemorating the end of the siege of Zhentil Keep in 1369 DR by forces loyal to Cyric, the Dark Sun.
6/14: Hornmoot: Hornmoot was the traditional trading festival between the dwarves and humans of various locations. It took place on the 14th of Highsun each year, with lesser hornmoots on the 14th of each month until Firemonth. In the Vast, this day is Hornmoot, the first day of spring trading between the dwarves and the townsfolk, marked by horn calls between the mountains and the towns below, signaling a willingness to trade.
6/14: Guildhall Day: Guildhall Day was a holiday celebrated in Wide Berth on Highsun 14. It was a celebration of the fruits of people's labor, characterized by trade fairs, announcements of new products, and recruitment into the Guilds of Waterdeep.
6/14: Worshipers of Gilgeam celebrate the Festival of the Assumption commemorating the coronation of Gilgeam upon the Untheric throne with numerous athletic events.
6/14: Wideberth, Neyer, and other Port Cities celebrate Guildhall Day, a day marked by trade fairs and announcements of new products and services sponsored by the Guilds of Waterdeep.
6/18: Ilmater Appreciation Day 6/20: Dragondown, a holiday celebrated in Wide Berth on Highsun 20. It commemorated the defeat of the several dragons that threatened the city throughout its history.
6/20: Silvanus' Praise Day 6/21: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Brightbuckle, a High Festival including a parade in which everyone is invited to wear their finest, attend a feast, and hear inspirational speeches Third Week: Newborn Celebration, holiday that celebrated lions and the rebirth of the deity Nobanion.
6/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
High Holy Days, a local holiday in Al'Quar.
The five High Holy Days—Ahad, Atnen, Salas, Arba, and Yasad—occurred between the months of Qawafil and Safa. Large festivals honored the Enlightened gods and pilgrims swelled Golden Huzuz to bursting during this time. The entire month of Safa was used to recover from the festivals of the High Holy Days.
Though it was a High Holy Day, Yasad was also Ascension Day—the date when the first Grand Caliph took the throne. Historically, it was the date that every Grand Caliph since then also assumed power. The Grand Caliph would address his people at the Golden Mosque and worship publicly on this day.
7. Firemonth
7/1: Worshipers of Amaunator celebrate with a day of prayer, Relaxation, and sunbathing.
7/1: Worshipers of Mielikki celebrate the Second Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
7/1: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers.
7/1: Worshipers of Thoth perform the Ceremony of Introspection by fasting for 24 hours followed by immersion in icy water.
7/1: Worshipers of Uthgar fast for a day and a night to celebrate the Fullness of summer.
7/1: Wideberth celebrate Dragondown in remembrance of all the dragons that were defeated or driven off the city.
7/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
7/1: The villagers of Amphail celebrate the Rite of the Stag Lass commemorating the death of a priestess of Mielikki at the hands of ignorant and overzealous hunters.
7/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
7/2: Founders' Day, an annual holiday celebrating the founding of the city of Wide Berth. The citizens of Wideberth celebrate Founders' Day, commemorating the birth of the city with demonstrations of martial skill by the guard, historical costume contests, and a retelling of the city's history through illusions.
7/2: Day of Fire Praise 7/3: Worshipers of Waukeen observe the first day of Sornyn, a High Festival marked by making treaties, business agreements, receiving ambassadors from foreign lands, talking with traditional foes, and consuming much wine. Waterdhavians also dedicated the holiday to Lathander.
7/4: Worshipers of Waukeen observe the second day of Sornyn, a High Festival marked by making treaties, business agreements, receiving ambassadors from foreign lands, talking with traditional foes, and consuming much wine.
5: Worshipers of Waukeen observe the final day of Sornyn, a High Festival marked by making treaties, business agreements, receiving ambassadors from foreign lands, talking with traditional foes, and consuming much wine.
7/7: Llira's Night, an annual festival holiday that honored the goddess Lliira.
7/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
7/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
7/18: Gond Forge Day 7/20: Moradin Forge Day 7/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
7/23: The Drow city of Menzoberranzan begins an eight-day trade fair known as the Open Days where visitors, even those of other races, are free to wander where they like, including into noble compounds. Displays of martial and magical prowess are put on to impress and intimidate rivals and illusions of Lolth are put up in the air over the streets.
7/28: Shieldmeet, celebrated every four years since year 0. Traditionally the day was used for fairs, bazaars, musical and theatrical performances, and tournaments of skill and magical ability. Nobles usually held court to hear the petitions of their people and to make or renew trade pacts, alliances, and agreements. Shieldmeet was known as Cinnaelos'Cor (also seen as Cinnaeloscor), "the Day of Corellon's Peace" in elvish and marked the end of an aeloulaev and the beginning of a new one in the elven Aryselmalyn Calendar.
7/28: Worshipers of Angharradh celebrate the Melding of the Three with the singing of hymns and performing great works of cooperative magic.
7/28: Worshipers of Beshaba continue reveling in rudeness and destruction.
7/28: Worshipers of Deneir observe the Gilding in which priests take turns casting a spell to emboss in Gold a single letter of the Words of Deneir onto a manuscript for public viewing.
7/28: Worshipers of Helm hold the Ceremony of Honor to Helm.
7/28: Priests of Kelemvor tell the Deeds of the Dead to preserve their memory.
7/28: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Shepherding and reveal hidden ways to their neighbors of other races. For the next nine days, the public is invited to join in lusty singing and consuming strong drink accompanied by the ritual burning of used footwear and ironworks.
Mielikki's Wild Ride continues.
7/28: Worshipers of Oghma make or renew agreements and contracts.
7/28: Worshipers of Selûne perform the Conjuring of the Second Moon ritual, with simultaneous chanting at all her temples in Faerûn. This summons the Shards to assist the earthly clergy.
7/28: The elves call this day Cinnaelos'Cor ("the Day of Corellon's Peace") and followers of Solonor Thelandira compete in grand archery contests.
7/28: Worshipers of Torm celebrate Shieldmeet very seriously as a time of agreements, compacts, and oaths.
7/28: The church of Tymora sponsor a grand festival in the city of Yartar.
7/28: humans adopted the elvish holiday of Cinnaelos'Cor and celebrated it every four years as "Shieldmeet".
7/28: representatives of Turmish and Chondath staged mock wars, a custom that continued for many centuries to come.
8. Fireswane
8/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
8/1: In Wideberth, it is Ahghairon's Day, celebrating the city's first Lord.
8/2: Day of Mage Praise 8/4: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Oldcasks, the first of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/4: The Night of Fourteen Magisters, 709 DR, sees the position of Magister pass from the incumbent, through nine clones of an ambitious archmage, the archmage himself, his apprentice, a passer-by mage, and his own apprentice, with each one being killed by the next.
8/5: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Cloakswirl, the second of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/6: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Moondown, the third of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/7-8/15: Endless Revels of Life (Sharess/Bast) 8/7: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Masks, the fourth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/8: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Elskelter, the fifth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/9: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Claws, the sixth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Anvil and celebrate dwarven creativity.
8/9: In the Vast, worshipers of Malar have a great feast, animate animal skeletons, and stage a ritual hunt known as the Bone Dance, around a large bonfire.
8/10: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Glarth, or "Fullbelly", the seventh of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/11: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Oamaurae, the eighth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/12: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Clearsight, the ninth of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/13: Midsummer's Eve is known as the Celebration of the Moon to worshipers of Hathor, marked by a day of celebration and a night of moonlit trysts.
8/13: Worshipers of Lurue celebrate with a night of wild revelry.
8/13: Midsummer's Eve is the grandest of all the many festivals of Sharess and given to the pursuit of pleasure with even less inhibition than usual.
8/13: The city of Silverymoon celebrates Amalree's Pleasure, the last of its ten summertime festivals leading up to Midsummer.
8/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
8/13: Worshipers of Torm observe the Divine Death to commemorate his self-sacrifice in the destruction of Bane.
8/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
8/14: Worshipers of Akadi gather in the Shaar at the Ruins of Blaskaltar, the site of the first known Akadi shrine.
8/14: Worshipers of Berronar Truesilver mark this night with chanted prayers, speeches, reports on the workings of the church, and an outdoor festival.
8/14: Worshipers of Beshaba engage in revels of rudeness and destruction.
8/14: Worshipers of the Svirfneblin deity Callarduran Smoothhands observe the Festival of the Ruby at twilight, celebrating the gems hidden in the earth by the Master of Stone.
8/14: Priests of the Gnomish deity Flandal Steelskin gather to make worked Metal offerings, exchange methods, and sell their best works on this day known as the High Forge.
8/14: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
8/14: The government of Mulhorand takes a day off and priests of Horus-Re sing songs of praise. These are accompanied by performaces of the Divinity Plays.
8/14: Midsummer morning, priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
8/14: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
8/14: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
8/14: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Hammer and celebrate dwarven craftsmanship.
8/14: On Midsummer Night, worshipers of Mielikki observe planting rites, celebrate the sensual aspect of life, and the Wild Ride, when herds of unicorns assemble and allow them to ride bareback through the forest.
8/14: Worshipers of Milil celebrate their Grand Revel with feasting, dancing, and the performing of parodies and wicked satire in song.
8/14: Worshipers of Oghma make or renew agreements and contracts on this holy day.
8/14: On Midsummer Night, worshipers of the dwarven deity Sharindlar gather around a natural underground pool to dance and perform secret rituals to the Lady of Life.
8/14: Worshipers of Silvanus consider Midsummer Night holy, and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of Wood.
8/14: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
8/14: Worshipers of Sune spend Midsummer Night playing flirtatious games in forests and parks.
8/14: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
8/14: Worshipers of Tymora engage in a night of daring adventure, wild revels, mischievous pranks, and romantic trysts.
8/14: Worshipers of the Orc deity Yurtrus celebrate the Ceremony of Contagion with bloody sacrifices and then quest to spread disease and death.
8/14: The city of Silverymoon celebrates the Feast of Love on Midsummer night.
8/14: Members of the Harpers often meet with relatives and their church allies at this time.
8/14: On the Plain of Horses, people begin the week-long Midsummer Festival, a time of banqueting to celebrate the livestock born in the spring.
8/14: Midsommer/Midsummer. Some calendars have this on the solstice day.
8/17: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Huldark, a High Festival celebrating the land's bounty, marked by a feast and the planting of new fruit trees or vegetables.
8/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
Midsummer Night
Activities
Midsummer Night, also called the Long Night, was a festival that saw much feasting, music-making, and frolicking in the forests. It was a time when love blossomed, and often acquaintances became romances and courtships traditionally became betrothals. In some lands, unmarried maidens were released in the woods and their would-be suitors then ceremonially 'hunted' them through the night. More sedate folk just enjoyed the fine weather.Midsummer festivals of one kind or another were observed in just about every civilized settlement in Faerûn, with some variation. In more conservative cultures, families usually only got together to hold big feasts and drink too much, and couples declared their betrothals. In more liberal cultures like Silverymoon, the day was known as the Feast of Love. All shops closed at Highsun and thereafter people had private meals, with displays of public decadence evolving through the day. People wandered about, watched others, and joined in, for open doors were seen as invitations, and they wore risqué dress, told bawdy jokes, or made coarse comments they might never do any other time. Moreover, people had various dalliances while priests provided convenient curative spells for free. Lady Alustriel Silverhand herself led a "Hunt of Maidens", a night-time search for a person wearing a certain Mask. In large and wealthy houses, there were parties with naughty games and eating desserts from atop others' bodies. Of course, not everyone indulged, usually staying inside with the windows shut and doors closed. Come morning the next day, all was meant to be forgotten.
Festival acrobats were quite popular and did good business on Midsummer and the other festival days.
Beliefs
It was said the Deities themselves took a hand to ensure good weather for the occasion. If bad weather such as a storm was experienced on this night, it was considered an extremely bad omen, usually thought to foretell famine or plague, and sometimes as a sign of the gods' disfavor in a romance or marriage. In any case, fortunately, it was quite rare for bad weather to occur.9. Lowsun
9/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
9/2: Day of Poor Praise 9/7: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Spryndalstar, a High Festival in recognition of magic and its benefits, marked by hiring mages to cast entertaining spells and by sponsoring wizardly research.
9/11: Worshipers of Hoar celebrate the Penultimate Thunder with a great feast in honor of their lord's victory over Ramman.
9/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
9/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
9/21: Brightswords, a holiday celebrated in Wide Berth. It consisted of parades and demonstrations conducted by the city's main military organizations, as well as competitions and staged battles.
9/20: Torm Praise Day 9/21: It is the Autumnal (Autumn) Equinox.
9/21: Worshipers of Aerdrie Faenya have a festival called the Dance of the Swirling Winds with aerial ballets and offerings of beautiful feathers.
9/21: Priests of Lathander perform the Song of Dawn.
9/21: Worshipers of Mielikki celebrate the Third Feast and praise the Forest Lady with song.
9/21: Worshipers of Rillifane Rallathil observe the Transformation with dances in remote oak groves.
9/21: Worshipers of the Gnomish deity Segojan Earthcaller offer up gems and bury them in holes dug by badgers.
9/21: Tribal clans who worship Uthgar gather upon their burial mound or at Beorunna's Well for Runemeet to set policy, perform marriages and many other rituals.
9/21: Wideberth celebrate Brightswords, a series of displays and competitions of martial skill and open enlistment by the City Guard and City Watch, topped off by an aerial demonstration by the Griffon Cavalry.
9/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
9/28: The festival of Brightswords takes place, celebrated in Cormyr and Sembia. The festival included parades of soldiers and guards, demonstrations of martial prowess, Horse races, other competitions, and abundant sales of arms and Armor.
9/28: Highharvestide, an annual festival, taking place on Lowsun 28. It was traditionally a feast to celebrate the harvest and the abundance of food, but also the time when those wishing to travel left on their journeys before winter set in. Preparations for the feast started as early as a tenday before, while preparing, cooking, and preserving the harvest for the cold winter months. Traditions varied from community to community, but examples of festive activity included food-related contests; races and challenges of skill and strength; receiving homemade sweets from the local clergy; and priests blessing larders, wine cellars, grain bins, and food preserves.
This day was often an important anniversary to various governments. Often, taxes and tithes came due, rulers held "open courts" to hear the concerns of their citizens, oaths were publicly renewed, troops received marching orders to new duty stations, and guilds met to confer on prices and rate changes for goods and services.
According to tradition, dwarves only drank water and elves drank only dew on this day. However, these traditions began to fade at some point.
It was said that children born on this day were favored by Tymora to have lifelong good luck but be smitten with wanderlust. Another legend was that Human females born on this day had control over their reproductive system (i.e., got pregnant only when they wanted to) by force of will alone, and that they could instantly sense when they had been Poisoned, either by ingestion or being bitten by a venomous creature for example.
9/28: Worshipers of Anhur celebrate the Remembrance Ritual in honor of fallen comrades.
9/28: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Dugmaren Brightmantle spend the morning in thoughtful meditation and the rest of the day at a scholarly symposium.
9/28: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
9/28: Worshipers of Isis in Mulhorand put on an exuberant celebration thanking Isis and Osiris for their Aid with the harvest.
9/28: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
9/28: Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
9/28: Worshipers of Malar celebrate the Feast of the Stags and pledge to hunt through the winter for selected people unable to hunt for themselves.
9/28: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Thunderbolt and pray for inspiration in any approaching battles.
9/28: Priests of Osiris invite the citizens of Mulhorand to celebration of Osiris's bounty.
9/28: Worshipers of Shiallia celebrate fruition on this day, inviting friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
9/28: Worshipers of Silvanus consider Highharvestide holy, and often give sacrifice by breaking and burying an object constructed of Wood.
9/28: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
9/28: It is said that the Stag King sometimes appears floating above a bonfire, portending that those who see him are destined for adventure in the coming year.
9/28: Children in the Dalelands would would wear terrifying masks, hoping to scare the neighbors into giving them treats.
10. Redfall
10/1: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Cyrrollalee celebrate Hearthday.
10/1: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Marthoon, a High Festival recognizing the guards, soldiers, and the defenders of goods and commerce that create the security needed for business to thrive.
10/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice, at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
10/1: Runemeet 10/2: Day of Air Praise 10/3: Day of Wonders, featuring a parade of inventions created by followers of Gond, which often failed spectacularly.
10/6: Suzail, the capital of Cormyr, "celebrates" King Boldovar the Mad with a holiday called Chasing the King. A condemned criminal wearing Armor and wielding a blunt sword is released to wander the streets. Anyone is allowed to attack the "king" and if the condemned survives until sundown, they win their freedom.
10/7: Stoneshar, an all-faiths holiday dedicated to starting new projects and doing constructive deeds.
10/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Fulmination and again pray for inspiration in any upcoming battles.
10/11: Worshipers of Hoar observe the Impending Doom with a day of ominous drumming, strenuous acts of purification, and stentorian oaths.
10/12: Genies' Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar Celebrated on the 12th of Nau, this day honored all of genie-kind for their assistance in protecting Huzuz from attack in the mid 1320s DR.
10/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
10/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
10/15: Gods' Day, worshipers of Mystra celebrate the apotheosis of Midnight and Wideberth celebrate Gods' Day in remembrance of Lord AO's appearance on Mount Wideberth and the end of the Godswar.
10/15: Worshipers of Torm observe the True Resurrection, the anniversary of Torm's return.
10/20: Shar's Night 10/20: Worshipers of Finder Wyvernspur mark the anniversary of Finder's victory over Moander in the Godswar.
10/22: Worshipers of Tymora observe Starfall, believed to be the anniversary of the destruction of Tyche and the birth of Tymora.
10/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
10/28: Liar's Night, The festival of Liar's Night is celebrated.
10/28: The night of the Death Parade 10/28: Worshipers of Gruumsh celebrated the Feast of the Bloodied Stones, or Gharfek’taaz.
11. Leafall
11/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
11/2: Day of Rogue/Thieves Guilds Praise 11/5: Hoar Appreciation Day 11/10: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Tehennteahan (the Night of Hammers and Nails), a High Festival honoring craftsmen and women who Work with their hands with a day-long feast and demonstrations of new innovations.
11/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
11/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
11/18: Mielikki Appreciation Day 11/19: Druid & Ranger Appreciation 11/20: Selûne Praise Day 11/20: Last Sheaf Sometimes called "The Small Feast," this day of residential feasting is held in celebration of the year's bounty. Small gifts (traditionally hand kegs of ale, jars of preserves, or smoked fish and meats) are exchanged among neighbors, and "last letters" are gathered for carriage by ship captains and caravan merchants-so called because they are the last to leave the city before travel becomes difficult. Of Wide Berth's many celebrations, this one is perhaps the most relaxed and relaxing. Plan to spend a little extra on good food and enjoy a meal with those nearest you, be they dearest hearts or the folk across the hall in the inn.
11/22: Tymora Appreciation Day 11/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
11/25: Priests of Gargauth perform the Binding, a ritual of personal sacrifice for more power.
11/28: Feast of the Moon (Moonfest). It was the last great festival of the Calendar year.
The day traditionally marked the coming of winter. It was also a time to celebrate and honor the ancestors and the respected Dead. On this day, folk blessed their ancestors' graves and performed the Ritual of Remembrance. People also gathered to tell stories of the deeds of their ancestors and of the gods until deep into the night, until they merged and became legend. This was a time to hear of past heroes, great treasures, and lost Cities.
Long ago, battles were typically fought between harvest-time and the coming of winter. This meant that most of the fighting usually occurred in the month of Redfall. The timing of the Feast of the Moon—after recently slain soldiers had joined the ranks of the Dead—was thus practical, if sadly ironic.
The Heralds of Faerûn had a number of special duties on the Feast of the Moon. Prime among these was to perform the Bloodsong Ceremony, at which a Herald publicly recited the genealogies of each noble family in the area. In this way, the Heralds reaffirmed a noble family's traditional authority and status, as well as the respect accorded to them.
Priests of a number of Deities of various pantheons held rites, ceremonies, and festivals on the Feast of the Moon. Many, though not all, focused on remembering the Dead in one way or another.
11/28: Worshipers of the Halfling deity Arvoreen perform the Ceremony of Remembrance to honor those who died defending their community.
11/28: Priests of Bhaal recount tales of heroic slayings.
11/28: Guardians of Gorm Gulthyn gather for ritual salutes, martial weapons displays, chanted prayers, and the offering of weapons used in a defensive action.
11/28: Worshipers of the dwarven deity Haela Brightaxe call this day the Commemoration of the Fallen and is spent recounting the battles and deeds of those who died defending the Stout Folk and dedicating new weapons and Armor to their memory.
Priests of Kelemvor tell the Deeds of the Dead to preserve their memory.
11/28: Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers.
11/28: Worshipers of Lurue observe a quiet Ceremony ushering in winter and remembering the Dead. It is the anniversary of the founding of Silverymoon and is celebrated by the unveiling of works of art and song.
11/28: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Beacon and celebrate the path shown them by Finder-of-Trails.
11/28: This day is known as the Day the Dead are Most With Us by worshipers of Myrkul. They believed the essence of the Dead would roam Toril as ghosts.
11/28: This day is known as the Feast of the Silver Coin to worshipers of Nephthys and is a time of tithing.
11/28: Worshipers of Savras the All-Seeing call this day the Vision and spend 24 hours meditating in a steam bath or a haze of incense.
11/28: Worshipers of Sehanine Moonbow gather this night for the Mystic Rites of the Luminous Cloud and are often transformed into scintillating streaks of Light that Fly across the starry heavens.
11/28: Worshipers of Shar call this day the Rising of the Dark and plot their nefarious deeds for the next year after a live sacrifice.
11/28: Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
11/28: Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.
11/28: Worshipers of Tempus honor the Dead.
11/28: Worshipers of the Orc deity Luthic know this day as the Coming of the Winter Cave, a festival in which many young are conceived.
Heralds perform the Bloodsong, reciting the genealogies of noble families and reaffirming their traditional authority and status.
11/28: Menzoberranzan holds the Ceremony of Graduation for graduating students from Tier Breche. Visitors are barred from entering the city and conflict between houses is absolutely forbidden, as is any and all trade. Houses with graduating students are expected to celebrate by hosting feasts.
11/28: Rahat, a local holiday in Al'Quar Though not considered a holiday, the entire month of Rahat was used to contemplate the teachings of the Loregiver. Children began their study of the law of the Loregiver on this day.
12. Fellnight
12/1: Followers of Tyr perform the ritual of Seeing Justice at which a giant warhammer appears above the congregation glowing white hot.
12/2: Day of Dragon Praise 12/9: Followers of Marthammor Duin call this day the Runestone and give thanks for knowledge gained from socializing with other cultures.
12/13: Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities.
12/13: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an Illusion of flaming blood.
12/16: Gwaeron Windstrom's Hunt Day 12/20: Kelemvor's Feast Day 12/22: Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding at which an Illusion of a giant pair of eyes appears above the congregation and then sheds flaming tears until they drain away to nothing.
12/24: Worshipers of Waukeen celebrate the return of their goddess from the Abyss.
12/25: Worshipers of Waukeen observe Orbar, a High Festival in which the church solemnly acknowledges the darker side of wealth and prays for those who succumbed to miserliness, were killed by thieves, or lost their life in the pursuit of wealth.
12/27: Worshipers of Geb call today the Day of Drawing Down, commemorating those who died beneath the earth by collapsing the entrance to an abandoned mine shaft.
12/27: Priests of Jergal stop working at sundown and begin the Night of Another Year by reading the names of the deceased they have recorded all year before burning or filing their scrolls.
12/28: Last Feast, some celebrate Festival of Lights. The Last Feast puts the focus on preparations of the dinner and food storage for the next year. The Festival of Lights would see thousands of lanterns (magic and non-magical) released into the sky throughout the night.
12/28: Wizard's Day, a local holiday in Al'Quar The last day of Saris was dedicated to wizards. Practitioners of the art would Light up the sky with splendid displays of power. Sha'irs, gen, and genies joined a large parade through the city. Magical displays and parades honoring the sha'irs and other practitioners of the art occurred in major Zakharan Cities.