Idyllic Sagas

Coronation of Fairy Royalty

You are cordially invited to a once-in-a-lifetime event of fantastical proportions. The Kingdom of the Fairies thrives on celebration, and so one such celebration has arrived. Please plan to arrive in Silverleaf no later than the 3rd of Summer’s Morning for the festival to begin within a fortnight.

The Idyllic Sagas historically have honored those of the lesser fey who have ascended to the position of the Ancients, claiming the throne and the kingship for their own. Never has a mortal of such heritage and character graced our leadership, allowing for a momentous occasion to occur within our generation.

The timeline of events is as follows:

• 3 Summer’s Morning - Arrival of Guests
• 15 Summer’s Morning - Opening Ceremonies
• 17 Summer’s Morning - Coronation
• 23 Summer’s Morning - Closing Ceremonies
• 29 Summer’s Morning - Final Departure of Guests

It is recommended that guests attend all events as completely as possible. The reign of Fairies is long, and it is unknown when the next such occasion will occur.

Signed,
Viscount of Flowers, Ayre Trisnan

An event that has not happened in centuries, the Idyllic Sagas is the coronation of the monarch of the Fairy Kingdom, often occurring towards the beginning of summer when the forest flourishes most. Throughout history, this event has occurred at different times throughout the year, but the early summer months have most often allowed for the ostentatious ceremonies and festivities that the Fairies are best known for.

Celebrations

The celebrations during the Idyllic Sagas are meant to be multi-day, with a variety of events and layers that make the event a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all who attend. Not only do the celebrations pay homage to the traditions and ancestry of the Fairies, but they are meant to showcase the best the Fairy Kingdom has to offer, showing off for those who may have traveled for the event.

Music

Music is at the heart of nearly everything the Fairies do, making this a very important part of their coronations. With the traditions established under Festival Snix, the incoming monarch is meant to compose a song or melody that becomes one of the focal points of the event. This composition would eventually be minted onto the new Ages that would go into circulation after the coronation.
Other music would be composed or arranged specifically for different parts of the celebrations, from the coronation itself to the opening and closing ceremonies. The Royal Orchestra of Defined Fey plays nearly continuously throughout the festivities with accompaniment from others when needed.

Food

While the Fairy Kingdom is not necessarily known for its culinary pursuits, no expense is spared for the coronation. As part of the Idyllic Sagas, exotic and well-known food is brought in from the various kingdoms around the world, along with chefs of renown. It is common to see food from the Elven Kingdom, Human Empire, and Coastland, as well as more exotic items from the Southern Continent.
Various dinners and meals are held throughout Silverleaf for dignitaries from other places, but taverns and other meal houses throughout the city take part and make their best for residents and travelers alike. Those not in Silverleaf can often stop by their local tavern or eatery and taste delicacies made specifically for the coronation.

Festivals

The true tradition of the Idyllic Sagas is the rampant festivals that last nearly a month across all of the Fairy Kingdom. While festivals in Silverleaf have commonly been part of the coronation, it wasn’t until the coronation of Festival Snix that festivals across the kingdom became part of the coronation traditions. Music, food, and all manner of celebration are constant everywhere and meant to be enjoyed by everyone.
This is the one tradition of the Idyllic Sagas that has defined the reign of Festival Snix. The month-long celebration that began his reign has continued as smaller festivals held monthly for various holidays and reasons. This has continued through the millennia of Snix’s reign with no plans of stopping or changing at any point.

Fairies' Music Sheet

Fairies' Music Sheet by Image via Midjourney, created by Riverfang

The Fairies' Music Sheet is an interesting item that is often made out of wood or metal and is used to store the curreny of the Fairy Kingdom. When Ages are placed in this item in the correct order, it makes up one "page" of the ballad known as "Moonlight."

Primary Related Location

Fairy King's Wood

Important Locations

• Silverleaf

Related Organizations

• Fairy Kingdom

Related Ethnicities

• Fairy Culture

History

The original King of the Fairy Kingdom was coronated with little fanfare, hosting a celebration of barely 100 people in the place that would eventually become the center of Silverleaf. The following three coronations varied little from this original tradition. Still, after some time, the totality of the Idyllic Sagas was established and eventually perfected during the coronation of Festival Snix.
Coronations between the first four monarchs and Festival Snix established many traditions, such as the composition of music, extensive festivals, and other celebrations that defined the beginning of reigns for millennia. This collective of traditions became known as the Idyllic Sagas, but even then, monarchs did not follow all of the traditions.
The coronation of Festival Snix broke all of the established traditions of the Fairy Kingdom but created new ones that officially became immortalized as the Idyllic Sagas. His coronation established Ages as the official currency and began the song “Moonlight”, which would tie the ages of currency together.