in our last rally, some of you guys wanted these traditions tweaked a little bit to better match out spirit/haunted theme, and i've complied as best as I can. this I what I've come up with so far and well, what do you all think? these are all open to change, so of course suggestions are open.
โ HARVEST BALL (PREV. HARVEST FESTIVAL)
every month, the sanctuary's community holds a ball in front of the gaia, setting up games and banquets before the tree, where in return the spirits that dwell within it begin to sing a chorus of melodies that members and their allies can dance to. wisps often appear on these occasions, parading around the gaia in a harmonious circle until the sun rises.
โ HALLOW'S MOON (PREV. FIREFLY PARADE)
an annual fall event where the dead and the living come closer than they are in any other season, the spirits stronger than before. night falls faster and faster until the sun never comes up and the paranormal are pulling the strings under a cherry red moon. with this comes both good and bad spirits, maintaining physical forms and bringing either the best of wishes or the worst of consequences.
โ STARRY NIGHT MARCH (PREV. SNOWDROP PARADE)
an annual winter event. limpid lake allegedly serves as a home to the dead lost to its currents and often times at night, people can hear pleas for help from the drowned. through the steam, one might even see the poor souls fighting the tide. to honor those who drowned in the lake, when the sun starts to set the sanctuary marches down to the lake with lanterns in hand. there, they light them and let them wander down the lake, towards its center where the waters then suck them down. it's a somber time, peaceful and sober compared.
โ LIVING DEAD FESTIVAL
an annual summer event. more tba.
โ SPRING JUBILEE
an annual spring event. a series of booths are set up for the entirety of one month, like ring toss and paintball. gardening and cooking contests is what kicks it off, and a brief tournament marks the end of it. there will be two events per week between the sanctuary and it's allies, the tournament being the end goal.
โ GAIA CEREMONY
this is helps under construction but uhh here's some ideas:
people who already have had their wisps prior will wear face paint of various patterns matching the wisp's color.
initiates don't have any paint on at all until wisp is received (an hp will put the face paint on the initiate afterwards)
a celebration of sorts comes afterwards??