Hail, Sapience.

The upcoming Festival of Dawn will mark the 200th anniversary of Targossas, Their city. The Festival is a year long series of events celebrating the cultural heritage of the Dawnspear past, present, and future. We encourage everyone to visit and take part in our traditions old and new in a respectful manner. Perhaps you may come to understand the joys of a life lived in service to Good along the way.

Please note:
Events are open to all but city enemies, Occultists, and Necromancers (with the exception of the city-only tournament). Event hosts are listed so you may know who to direct your attention to that month. All times available are given. Assume near Serenade for those which were left flexible and feel free to contact the host on that month for details.

Here is the Festival of Dawn schedule for the year 823!

+ Daedalan +

1 Day Before Serenade:
Opening Ceremony (Sothantos)
Historical Tour (Veldrin)
Learn about Jaru, Shallam, and New Hope!

After:
Targossian Tales (Numira)
Share your poignant and amusing memories of Targossas.
*Intended for Targossians but still open to the public.

+ Aeguary +

1 1/2 days after Serenade:
Masquerade Ball (Martien)
The traditional Masquerade will be held in the pavilion in Veil's end. Formal attire, a mask, and a ticket will be required for entry. Featuring the return of contests for best dressed, best mask, and more. Tickets come in the form of a commemorative ribbon of indigo silk, purchasable from the cart at The Champion's Bridge, Lady Lyndee, Intern Solaine, or myself. You may also simply buy a ribbon as a keepsake. All tickets will be verified by guard. Proceeds go toward Festival expenses. Practice your footwork and invite that crush!

Late Aeguary/Early Miraman:
Aarash Kheyr (Micaelis)
Details Forthcoming

+ Miraman +

Dawnblade
Daybreak Championship Opening Ceremony (Archaeon)
Another Festival tradition returns for seekers of glory! This combat tournament will be one on one with two tiers: sub-Dragon and Dragon. Assigned duels will be running throughout the duration of the Festival.
*Spectators welcome for the ceremony, tournament participation limited to Targossian citizens.

+ Scarlatan +

Serenade:
Open Square (Jayden)

The Open Square is a celebration of the artistry of Targossas.
Poems, songs, stories, and more will be spontaneously performed at this open artisanal showcase. Spectators welcome.

+ Ero +

Both Serenades:
Various
Prayers, arena events, Witticisms, and more.

+ Valnuary +

Serenade:
Group Hunt (Astarod)
Come along on a group hunt to promote Growth and unity. All proceeds to the city. No protected innocents or neutral villages will be harmed.

+ Lupar +

2 days after Serenade:
Caefir (Halos, Sothantos)
Details Forthcoming

+ Phaestian +

2 days after Serenade:
Harbingers (Lyndee, Jayden)
Details Forthcoming

+ Chronos +

Luminai (Yen)
Explorer Rank Contest and Exploring Quiz
Details to follow on the month of.

+ Glacian +

All month, come and go:
Meet and Greet (Eilynn)
Novices, meet the folks who you keep reading about. Esteemed community leaders in service to Good gather in the tholos of Lectures and Discussion to answer questions and get to know city newcomers and novices.
*Intended for Targossians but still open to the public.

+ Mayan +

Serenade:
Closing Remarks


In service,

Martien Nyxillum
Minister of Cultural Affairs, Targossas

Penned by my hand on the 10th of Chronos, in the year 822 AF.