Prunilla: Prayers and Holy Days: Difference between revisions

''<span class="ITALIC">&quot;Oh <span class="FORCELINK">[[Prunilla]]</span>! Lady of the Endless Barley Fields! Behold this tragedy! We have run out of sugar!&quot;</span>''

The followers of Prunilla are not truly fond of idolatrous [[prayer]]. They don't really consider Prunilla to be a stuck-up goddess in need of knee-scraping devotion; there is enough back bending when working the fields as it is. Thus, for the most part, prayers to Prunilla are made into small, little, gossipy lines of dialogue that show devotion in a [[light]]-hearted manner fitting to the <span class="FORCELINK">[[halfling]]</span> race.

Celebrated on 15th <span class="FORCELINK">Mar</span> (or 15th <span class="FORCELINK">Seplar</span> in the southern hemisphere), this is the day when most farmers begin to plant seeds for the new season to come. Starting this day without saying a small prayer or paying some sort of tribute to Prunilla, is considered by farmers worldwide as the worst possible idea ever, and the more it is given to her, the more bountiful Harvest Day will be. For those of the faith, Planting Day is a day for new beginnings. Often, many <span class="FORCELINK">Lucky Clovers</span> spend the day in loud contemplation of all the things they have done in the past year, easily spending the whole day talking aloud to Prunilla about all that they need to get done in the new season. At the eve of Planting Day, many clans gather around fires and conflicts are settled and a blank slate is offered for the new season. The halfling spirit clearly not one to want to carry grudges for too long.

Starting on 21st <span class="FORCELINK">Junar</span>, the Midsummer Festival begins a weeklong celebration that seems to instill the world with a sparkling spirit of youth. Halflings in the northern hempisphere gather in central hubs to simply have as much fun as possible. Those in the south celebrate this on 21st <span class="FORCELINK">Decilar</span>. Normally, organized in conjunction with the Church of [[Deliar]], Lucky Clovers take it upon themselves to create the most delicious of recipes, and like a dream for anyone with taste buds, they offer these in great quantities for many to enjoy. Midsummer Festival is littered with many forms of entertainment, ranging from simple juggling acts by the corner peddler to elaborate theatrical plays performed by famous artist bands. Parents proudly announce their new babies to the community, and many couples choose this week to marry, often celebrating their union with complete strangers, yet loving every minute of it. In [[Port Hempstead]], where it is rumored the festival began, it is also a time when nominations for the city council are made, leading to the eventual elections at the end of the month. Lucky Clovers don't bother much with politics, however, and instead they take the time to gossip to their heart's content until the early hours of the morning. Eventually, Midsummer Festival ends with a song performed by a renowned [[bard]], a lot of happy hangovers, and extra cleaning work for the <span class="FORCELINK">Saplings</span>.