The Fire Festival

Once a year, the lands ruled by the venerable House Lock'aihain are bathed in flame and celebration, as nobles and commonfolk alike partake in the fire festival, a radiant tribute to the goddess Sune, patroness of beauty, passion, and love.

The heart of the festival lies in castle loch, the heart of the great house. Preparations begin weeks in advance, streets are strung with lanterns, musicians rehearse ballads of old loves and daring deeds, and artisans craft hundreds of elaborate torches, each said to carry a wish to the goddess.

On the day of the event, A single man is chosen to lead the masses. He is crowned the chief of the flame and he guides the party around the land, cheer and singing, as the fires of the torches light up the night. Once they find their way to the harbour, a magnificent wood ship is chosen as tribute. The boat is set a flame by the hundreds of torches, each launched with a prayer, in honour of the goddess Sune.
After the event, a very different way of honour the goddess occurs. One where the effects are often fully realized roughly nine months later.