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Occuring on [[Richfest]] 4, the '''Summer Solstice''', also called Midsummer Day, marks the beginning of high summer on the [[Greyhawk | Occuring on [[Richfest]] 4, the '''Summer Solstice''', also called Midsummer Day, marks the beginning of high summer on the [[Greyhawk calendar]]. This is the longest day of the year, but the night is especially significant, as this is when both [[Luna]] and [[Celene (Kule)|Celene]] shine full in the sky, drawing the beast out of the world's lycanthropes and possibly heralding other portentous events. The sun, [[Liga]], appears furthest north among the stars on this date. | ||
==Holidays and observances== | ==Holidays and observances== | ||
Revision as of 11:12, 14 April 2024
Occuring on Richfest 4, the Summer Solstice, also called Midsummer Day, marks the beginning of high summer on the Greyhawk calendar. This is the longest day of the year, but the night is especially significant, as this is when both Luna and Celene shine full in the sky, drawing the beast out of the world's lycanthropes and possibly heralding other portentous events. The sun, Liga, appears furthest north among the stars on this date.
Holidays and observances
Holidays celebrated during the summer solstice include:
- Agelong (elves)
- The Brilliance Celebration
- Enlighteningtide
- Foundation Day (Narwell)
- The Holy Day of Pelor (Pelor)
- The faithful of Rao consider the night of the summer solstice to be an especially holy time, for they believe the moons were Rao's gift to guide humanity from the darkness of Tharizdun.
In other media
In Rose Estes' novel The Eyes Have It, this holiday is called the Festival of Blossoms. The Festival of Blossoms is presented as a major holiday in the city of Loftwick.
See Also
See also the related other seasonal events:
Bibliography
- Estes, Rose. The Eyes Have It. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980 (ISBN 0-935696-23-7).
- ———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983 (ISBN 0-88038-344-5).
- Lai, Gary. "Hopeful Dawn." Dungeon #41. Renton, WA: TSR, 1993.
- McComb, Colin D. The Complete Book of Elves. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- Miller, Andy. "Campaign Holidays." Dragon Annual #4. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999 (pp. 18-19).
- Moore, Roger E. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Summer Solstice | Calendar | Night Watch (1990) | 9, 14, 108, 179, 255, 270 |