Fiddletap The Ninth Month of the Galian Calendar
Fiddletap — The Ninth Month of the Galian Calendar
Month Name: Fiddletap
Language of Origin: Guild Cant (derived from "Fiddle" for celebration and play, and "Tap" for companionship and ritual gathering)
Literal Meaning: "The Fire That Remains"
Assigned Faction: Adventurers' Guild (Second Contribution)
Calendar Placement: Ninth Month of the Galian Calendar
Seasonal Association: Early Autumn
Length: 30 Sols
Daylight per Sol: 18 Hours
Veil Duration: 12 Hours
Overview
Fiddletap is a month carved not from conquest or coin, but from bonds formed in firelight and laughter shared at the edge of the blade. Named by the Adventurers' Guild as their second contribution to the Galian Calendar, this month honors the unbreakable friendships and hard-earned trust forged through shared danger. If Gildharth is the beginning of the journey, Fiddletap is the celebration of those still standing beside you.
As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the sun lingers just a little less each sol, Guild halls across Galia transform into sanctuaries of reflection, joy, and tribute. Banners of fallen parties are raised. Toasts are made in taverns. There is no month more beloved among adventuring bands.
Guild-Wide Decrees in Effect During Fiddletap
Fellow's Respite (Discount Initiative):
All registered Guild members receive a 20% discount on food, lodging, gear repairs, and resupply services from Guild-affiliated vendors.
Tavernlink Letters:
All participating Guild taverns offer free courier services for messages between adventurers separated by duty or realm.
Cultural Practices Across Galia
Okenshield: Dwarven inns allow any party bearing a Guild badge to stay for free one night during Fiddletap.
Nonuthat: Veterans offer free training to newer Guild members during this month, reinforcing the idea of earned legacy.
Superstitions & Sayings
- "An Ember left unshared dies in the dark."
- "Tell your story before your sword forgets it."
- "Every Veil lit with laughter blinds the dark."
Closing Thoughts
Where other months celebrate power, survival, or beginnings, Fiddletap is a tribute to companionship. It is the pause before the final stretch of the year, a breath taken beside those who’ve risked their lives for you and with you.
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