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Community celebrates annual Lughnasadh
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by: Kaleea
-- 12:24 PM EST
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Druids welcome in Lughnasadh in Sacred Grove on August 1.
Day One of Lughnasadh
The festivities began on the afternoon of August 1 with the annual opening ritual held in the Sacred Grove.
Supply: "Lights a ceremonial fire upon the ground, creating the altar."
Aquariuss: "Places the four candles at the compass points: East, South, West, and North."
Fiach: "Places the ceremonial bowl to the north of the altar."
Vangki: "Places the Silver Tree Branch and the harvest foods upon the altar."
Supply: "Pours the wine into the ceremonial bowl. Before we begin, let each of us take a quiet moment to prepare our hearts and minds. Let us come with gratitude, peace, and respect for the turning of the wheel. takes a deep breath. We come to this place to recognize the ancient festival of Lughnasadh, to witness the changing seasons, the turning of the wheel, and the waning of the year. We come to be present in this time of plenty, and to be thankful for our skills, our path, and the blessings of the harvest. I am held by the earth of the North."
Aquariuss: "I breathe the air of the East."
Fiach: "I light the fire of the South."
Vangki: "I swim in the water of the West."
Supply: "On this sacred day, between solstice and equinox, we gather to celebrate another bountiful harvest,
to honor Lugh, the radiant sun, and master of all crafts."
Aquariuss: "We have taken this time to bring some of our harvest as an offering to those who have blessed us."
Fiach: "In this circle of unity, we embrace the spirit of community, remembering the ancient customs and traditions of games, feasting, joyful competition, and friendship."
Vangki: "In the colors of gray, gold, green, and red, we see the ripening of crops and the warmth of the sun.
Let us embrace the spirit of Lughnasadh."
Supply:"As we stand upon this sacred ground, let us remember the cycle of life and death, the planting, the growth, and the sacrifice that brings sustenance through the seasons."
Aquariuss: "Let us honor the sacred symbols of Lughnasadh. The wheat stalk, carrying the promise of the harvest, the bread, born from the grain and shared in abundance and the spear of Lugh, shining with light, skill, and courage."
Fiach: "With open hearts and gratitude, we offer thanks for the year's blessings, seen and unseen, and for the toil and efforts bestowed upon the land."
Vangki: "In this moment, let us come together as one, bound by the ancient traditions and the spirit of Lugh."
Supply: " May our voices rise in gratitude and harmony as we honor the land, the sun, and the first fruits of the harvest."
Aquariuss: "Bless us, Lugh, that our bountiful harvests may continue."
Fiach: "May Lugh's fiery spirit ignite within us, guiding us through the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead."
Vangki: "Blessed be this sacred festival of Lughnasadh. May abundance and gratitude fill our hearts as we celebrate the harvest bounty. May the blessing of Lugh shine upon us all."
Supply:"Takes the ceremonial bowl and raises it slightly! For the harvest, for the land, for the sun, and for the gifts we have received, we give thanks."
Aquariuss: "Offers an apple upon the altar."
Fiach: "Offers an orange upon the altar."
Vangki: "Offers mango, lemon, and honey upon the altar."
Supply: " May this food remind us of the energy of the earth, the warmth of the sun, and the hands that helped bring the harvest to us."
All Druids: " We give thanks."
Supply: "Takes a Silver Tree Branch and slowly retraces the circle around the altar, returning to the East."
Aquariuss: "Releases Sea Breezes one, two, three times, allowing the wind to carry our gratitude around the circle."
Supply: "The circle is released, but the blessings remain. The harvest is honored, the land is remembered,
and the spirit of Lughnasadh lives within us."
Fiach: "May our hearts remain grateful."
Vangki: "May our harvests be full."
Aquariuss: "May our community remain strong."
Supply"May our Lughnasadh be joyful, and may our harvests be full."
All Druids: "Blessed be."
Aquariuss: "Blows out the candle of the East."
Fiach: "Blows out the candles of the South."
Vangki: "Blows out the candle of the West."
Supply: "Blows out the candle of the North. The ritual is complete. Let us start the celebration with peace, gratitude, and joy."
Protector of Nature awarded
Quistia was marked by Elder Supply. Rosalina was marked by Mystic Tyrra.
During each festival, the Druid Mystics and the Druid Elder like to reward a few hard working community members and mark them with Protector of Nature. This is something that is also questable. Please seek out any Druid Mystic for more information.
Left: The first event of Lughnasadh was Last Man Alive hosted by the Barbarians. During this event, several community members took their turns at soothing themselves while trying to kill the others. Their goal was to be the last man or woman standing. Gadreel was the last man standing! Center: The next event of Lughnasadh was Archery Tournament hosted by the Rangers. During this event, you have your bow equipped and your sleep arrows attached to your back, as you move around the field trying to sleep your opponent before they sleep you. Many came onto the field and many were slept! The winners were Juseyo, Kiroji and Babycakes! Right: Next up was Battle on the bridge hosted by the Merchants. During this event, you are equipped with an ilbon knife. While standing on the bridge, you will want to swing at your opponent until someone lands a 'Kamikaze'! The winners were NightKingii, Vangki and Rosalina.
 
Day Two of Lughnasadh
Left: Bingo has returned once again, hosted by the Druids! During Bingo, your goal is to mark off the appropriate items on your bingo card and shout bingo before anyone else! The winners for Bingo were: Shalarou, Vaelis, Ruse, Vaelis, Anwon, Cabreo, Nightkingii, Ajax, NatureNugget. Center: The next event is Deadliest Poison hosted by the Shaman. During this event you want to avoid being poisoned! There were a few survivors that were granted with scars! Right: As we continue on with the fun, Chonguns are up next to host Samurang Showdown. During this event, you will battle your opponent with three different weapons. The first person to cast Poison, Curse and Jolt will win! Tonights winner was Velka.
During Druid festivals, the Druids and Diviners come together to offer many different styles of readings on your future or any issues you may be having. Above you will notice Tyrra offering flower readings, Vangki offering Rune readings and Elder Batsheba offering readings.
Left: As we begin the downward slope to the end of Lughnasadh, the Kugnae Spy Guild welcome us with an Internal Espiorage. During this event, there will be some innocent people and there will be some agents. It is your job to find out who the agents are before they can strike! The winner for tonight is Frostprince, Vangki and Velka! Center: The last event of Lughnasadh is hosted in the Muse Garden! Dinner theater! Right: At this time, the Druids closed the Lughnasadh festival since the next event would be located in a different area.
The closing ceremony
With the same sobriety and earnestness as it began, the festivities dwindled and closed with the final rites in the Sacred Grove.
Supply: "Before we go our separate ways, we would like to offer our deepest thanks to all who helped make this festival possible. We give thanks to the Archon team, especially Lady Alilolelotte, for her guidance, presence, and care. We give thanks to our judges, for their time, fairness, and dedication."
noots: "We give thanks to all the subpaths: Chongun, Do, Barbarian, Ranger, Spy, Merchant, Geomancer, Diviner, Shaman, Muse, and Monk. We give thanks to our hosts, who gave their time and effort to bring joy to this festival. We give thanks to all the players, for without you, there would be no celebration. We give thanks to our community, our true treasure."
Tyrra: "We give thanks to the clans of all three kingdoms, whose members came together to bring light, friendship, and life to this festival. And last, but not least, we give thanks to the Royals, pillars of our society, whose presence and support help keep our kingdoms strong."
Supply: "And now, with grateful hearts, we begin our closing ritual. We have gathered in gratitude, joy, friendship, and unity, honoring the harvest, the land, the sun, and the-0 spirit of Lugh."
Aquariuss: "We give thanks for the laughter shared, for the games and memories made, and for the bonds that grew stronger within our community."
Vangki: "We give thanks for the first fruits of the harvest, for the blessings seen and unseen, and for the work of many hands and hearts."
Fiach: "We give thanks to nature, for the earth that holds us, the waters that renew us, the fire that inspires us, and the air that carries our prayers."
Noots: "As the wheel continues to turn, may we carry the blessings of Lughnasadh with us. May our skills grow with patience, may our hearts remain generous, and may our community continue to flourish."
Supply: "Before this sacred circle is released,
let us offer our gratitude to the powers that have held us.
We thank the earth of the North, for grounding us in strength, wisdom, and peace."
Tyrra: "We thank the air of the East, for bringing inspiration, clarity, and new beginnings."
LunaStarling: "We thank the fire of the South, for blessing us with courage, passion, and light."
ShaLarou: "We thank the water of the West, for carrying healing, compassion, and renewal."
Supply: "Lugh, radiant one and master of many crafts, we thank you for your light, your skill, and your blessings."
Aquariuss: "May your flame remain within us as guidance, courage, and inspiration."
Tyrra: "May the harvest we celebrated today remind us to be grateful for what we receive and generous with what we share."
Vangki: "May the work of our hands bring good to our lands, and may our efforts strengthen the path before us."
LunaStarling: "May nature continue to bless our circle, and may we continue to protect, honor, and cherish her gifts."
Fiach: "May our hearts remain grateful. May our harvests remain full."
ShaLarou: "May our community remain strong. May Lughnasadh’s blessings follow each of us beyond this circle and into the days ahead."
Noots: "This circle was opened in gratitude, held in unity, and blessed by the spirit of Lughnasadh."
Supply: "Now, with peace and reverence, we release this sacred space. Our Lughnasadh celebration is now complete."
All Druids: "Until we meet again, blessed be!"
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Edited with contributions from Shiori "Chongde" Sato
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Silla's 42nd Primogen
Posted
by: Kaleea
-- 10:37 AM EST
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Reporter Kaleea meets Primogen Ezra in the desert!
Kaleea:"Congratulations on your promotion, Ezra! What is your favorite snack, and do you think it will influence your leadership style?"
Ezra:"Well, that Monk guide is definitely up high on the list! Oh, not "who"! I'll take salty over sweet any day. I'm a sucker for a bag of chips. My approach to snacks tends to be to go too big too fast till I'm left with nothing but regret and a sore tummy, so I hope to keep my unbridled snack approach separate from a more considered and transparent leadership style."
Kaleea:"Great choice! What was the most surprising or unexpected reason someone gave for wanting the role of Primogen?"
Ezra:"Well, I've already had a few lads at the tavern tell me they'd want the job just to change people's titles, and there was one who particularly focused on an "gold acorn hoard", but in the general, I'd like to believe that most get into this role with the best of intentions. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little *pauses* confused when I was asked to get involved, but I'm excited to be here and I'm really looking forward to building on Silla's legacy and helping our family grow."
Kaleea:"Are there any secret handshakes or dance moves you've promised to teach the clan?"
Ezra:"*Smirks* That's classified information, but we may or may not be working on a routine for the next Defender Ceremony. I hope it involves sparkles."
Kaleea:"Will you be introducing any new rules or traditions, like mandatory nap times or weekly pie eating contests?"
Ezra:"We desert folk need to work hard to not become dessert folk! Silla has a rich history, and we endeavor to keep our traditions of sharpening our bodies and minds alive. I'm hoping to delve a little deeper into our history to explore what else we can do to strengthen our bonds, *pauses and grins* but few things bring people together more than shedding blood!"
Kaleea:"If you had a theme song for your leadership, what would it be? And can we get a snippet?"
Ezra:"Well, a few months ago, a certain clan member recommended me a song that has been stuck in my brain ever since. *Gets a faraway look in his eyes* but no, we shan't go back to that again. I'm voracious when it comes to music, but as much as I'd like to drop a playlist ranging from The Clash to Massive Attack and beyond, what comes to mind is the "Charles in Charge" theme. *Mumbles softly to himself* Ezra in charge, of our days, and our niiiiiiights. Ezra in charge, of our wrongs and our riiiiiiiights."
Kaleea:"How do you plan to keep the clan motivated and united during your tenure?"
Ezra:"This is a genuine challenge. We're fortunate to be a large clan, and a big part of my remit is to get a handle on this exact concern. Radical transparency, communication, and a focus on how Silla's goals align with our members' goals helps to maintain that clarity. Our council is filled with people who care deeply about our clan, and their passion keeps me accountable. Failing that, snacks, and the promise of more snacks!"
Kaleea:"What's the most important message you want to send to your clan members as you step into this role?"
Ezra:"I want to hear from you, and we all want to see each other! We're working on some things that are really exciting to me, and I will keep you informed every step of the way."
Kaleea:"Are there any upcoming initiatives or projects you're excited to lead?"
Ezra:"*Smiles* I'm trying hard not to go "Chips mode" and rush out a whole suite of projects all at once, but I'm very focused on initiatives that will increase our activity, along with the drier stuff of strengthening our governance and organization. Silla and the community can expect to see more events of differing scales. I've not fleshed out a few ideas I'd like to take up with Council, but I'm hoping that we can develop a few PK offerings over the coming weeks/months that will grab the eyes!"
Kaleea:"What is the one thing you'd like your clan members to do to make your job easier? Besides doing their chores, of course!"
Ezra:"A wise man once said that sand is coarse and gets everywhere. Unfortunately, desert living means constant sweeping! More seriously, communication, feedback, and participation! Talk to me, talk to council.. we want to hear from you as we enter a new chapter! These first couple weeks are all about understanding your goals and how they align with Sillas!"
Kaleea:"What is your vision for the future of the Silla Clan during your leadership?"
Ezra:"The boring answer is I'd like to get systems in place that allow Silla to serve our members regardless of who is at the helm. Akiudo first recruited me back in the 60s, and Silla, along with the Shaman, is one of the only homes I've ever known. I'm genuinely so proud to be a part of this clan, and I want to help steer it to the strong and active group it can be, building on the successes of Sspy, ReWrite, and the many other Primos before me. I stand on the shoulders of giants and I recognize that."
Kaleea:"How do you plan to address any challenges or conflicts within the clan?"
Ezra:"Within the clan, I think our biggest challenge is sustained engagement. If we're all active, comfortable with each other and vocal, we can solve any problem together. Our environment breeds resourcefulness and adaption, and Silla can overcome whatever is thrown at us by working together."
Kaleea:"Lastly, what qualities do you believe are most important for a Primogen to possess, and how will you embody them?"
Ezra:"I'm just as confused as you as how I ended up here! But our leaders have always embodied the vision they had for our clan, and their consistency bred results. I aim to be communicative, open, and engaged. I want to talk with everyone and have a difficult conversation if it's needed. I want to work with our council to bring Silla to the next level, and ultimately, I want to serve our people."
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Hark! Druids will celebrate another Lughnasadh!
Posted
by: Kaleea
-- 6:22 PM EST
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Druids gather together to invite you to Lughnasadh
Celebrate Lughnasadh with the Druids!
Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is an ancient festival rooted in Celtic tradition, marking the beginning of the harvest season. It is a time to honor the Earths bounty, give thanks for the fruitful gifts of the land, and celebrate the hard work of farmers, gatherers, and all who nurture life. Traditionally observed around August 1st and 2nd, this festival is a vibrant tapestry of rituals, feasting, and communal activities that connect us with nature's cycles and the spirit of abundance.
As the days grow shorter and the harvest begins to ripen, we come together to reflect on growth, gratitude, and renewal. It’s a moment to appreciate the fruits of our labor, share stories, and forge deeper bonds with each other and the natural world. The energy of Lughnasadh invites us to honor the sun's power, embrace the changing seasons, and celebrate the abundance that sustains us all.
Join us for a weekend of sacred ceremonies, lively competitions, mystical readings, and festive entertainment. Whether you're seeking spiritual connection, community camaraderie, or just a good time in nature, there's something special waiting for everyone this Lughnasadh.
Saturday August 1st
All times are in Eastern!
4:30pm: Opening Ritual and Announcements
5pm: Last Man Alive
6pm: Archery Tournament
7pm: Battle on the bridge
8pm: Midnights Blossom
9pm: Natures Bounty
Sunday August 2nd
4:30pm: Druid Bingo
5:30pm: Deadliest Poison
6:30pm: Diviner and Druid Readings
7:30pm: Samurang Showdown
8:30pm: Internal espionage
9:30pm: Closing Ritual
10pm: Dinner Theater
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