Pakpan's Eve

The sky is silent and empty. Osupa is missing. Without a light of their own, a creature finds themselves in total darkness tonight, longing for Osupa's guiding light. But the darkness is only temporary. At the stroke of midnight, the sky lights up as it only can once every year. The sudden explosion of warmth and lights devouring the previous darkness, the accompanying empty. The twinkling sky persists until the morning, offering a glimpse of what every night might have been like were Pakpan still alive.

Execution

Pakpan's Eve transcends boundaries, recalling a time when loyalty was to Rhina rather than one of many mortal ruler. In all celebrations, the tradition is the same: send lights into the sky, offer the sentiment of what was lost to honor the death of a protector. The actual execution varies wildly based upon location.
Generally all celebrations are the same. On the final night of Ghsilius, lights are forbidden. This time is meant for solemn reflection. [religious locations] hold services, retelling the tale of The Saefi War and the death of Pakpan, which lead to victory. When clocks strike midnight, the festival truly begins. Light returns and people celebrate.

In Kornarak, Kornarak carries a string of lanterns into the sky. He carries them up and up until they nearly twinkle out of sight from below. Some say that this makes for the most "authentic" festival experience, as if a dragon adorned in lanterns was the same as the fragments of Thi's child shining from the Sea.

In The Understate of Palme , while some wander to the surface to release floating lights into the sky, the true festivities remain underground. Artists cling to the ceiling for days on end, painting an elaborate night's sky filled with every storied constellation of Pakpan. The initial painting is done in what the casual observer would describe as "mushroom food", then the night of the festival a bio-luminescent species is released on the food. The explosion of lights is more gradual here, offering a somber morning before the true beauty of the artistry is fully in view.

Most simply release floating lights or light bugs, attach lanterns to their home's roofs and partake in local festivals.

Observance

Pakpan's eve takes place every year on the 1st of Pakpalis. Due to the nature of the festival, the festival coincides precisely with the beginning of the month. Most leave lights up the rest of the month as well, although there are only celebrations on the first morning.