Current Date: MS 16

Holiday Descriptions

MS 33 - Mistwatch Vigil

• A somber holiday and day of quiet reflection when respect is paid to all those lost to the mists. On this day all towns and cities keep a constant vigil for a full day, taking shifts as necessary.

LI 1-10 - The Apogee Games

• A series of Olympic style games and events for the nations to participate in. However, it also includes scientific events, ship races, automaton games, etc. It is broadcast through scrying mirrors and smaller towns and villages may put on their own local version of the game for fun. These local versions would be more akin to a carnival. Notably, The United Territories have never participated in the Apogee Games.

MR 1 - The Grand Summit

• The leaders of all major nations gather and discuss their standings, express any concerns they may have, and agree to continued peace. Traditionally all shops, schools, and businesses are closed during this day and all people are encouraged to take a day of leisure. 

EU 30 - LU 1 - Unification Day

• The days when all the pieces of Aarkera are at their closest, but still not fully connected, point. On this day, the first ship made the short flight across the mists to its neighboring segment and shared the knowledge of mistech, which led to rapid advancements across all of Aarkera and brought the once disparate communities together for the first time. It is a traditional gift giving holiday, however, rather than exchanging gifts with friends and family, you exchange one gift with a stranger or someone you don’t know very well. Additionally, most towns will hold cultural festivals that highlight what they are most known for and run special deals at local shops to encourage tourism.