Calendar for Summer 516 AV

by **Reflection** on July 7th, 2016, 9:14 pm

Summer 516 A.V.

The birds are singing, the sun is shining and the stone walls of the City of Syliras are glistening. Goddess Caiyha has once again walked the land and the animals are aplenty, trees are showing signs of bearing fruit, and flowers in full blossom. The transition from Spring to Summer was a quick one and the heat and summer rains have already begun. It’s not uncommon to see a heat storm roll through the hillside or over the castle. Some of these storms transition into harsh rain with fat drops and strong gusts of wind. The unfortunate side effect of this is the clash of the warm air meeting the cool air from the waters and stirring up tornados which begin to rip out vital crops and livestock needed for the coming Winter.

1st of Summer - The Watchtower flares brilliantly at midnight and turns to yellow.

4th of Summer - Things start out fairly smooth this summer, temperatures are lingering in a comfortable area for the first few days. However, on this day the heat spikes and humidity make the air feel thick and sticky.

5th of Summer - Several posts have been put on the bulletin near the front gates. The board is full of flapping papers in the wind looking for help in patrols, farming and gathering. A few others are crinkled and faded among these, letting citizens know of increased bandit activity in the area.

10th of Summer - The heat finally subsides as a cool breeze begin to waft in from the Suvan Sea.

12th of Summer - Clouds are spotted gathering menacingly on the far horizons, spotty clouds roll over the Fortress and thunder can be heard, despite the lack of raindrops.

13th of Summer - Lightning from the heavy storm take down several trees throughout the surrounding land. Quite a few large ones block passage on the Kabrin road for several days. Travel is impossible by wagon. If traveling by foot there is a several day delay trying to bypass all the debris.

15th of Summer - The storm has taken a hold over the City by the Suvan, funnel clouds formed and even a small twister moved through, only touching for a few minutes. It was down long enough to tear up a fair amount of crops and kill some of the livestock in the process. A few homes near the Outpost were destroyed.

19th of Summer - Bright blues skies finally begin to shine with Syna’s rays. It is clear the severe storms of the last 7 days have passed. The air is cool and the breeze bring a slight chill to the air.

26th of Summer - It has been called out by the crier in the Market that bandit activity has increased and travelers will need escorted to ensure safety. An unrest can be felt through the crowded city for days.

36th of Summer - Five merchants arrive in Syliras to seek assistance from the Order.

37th of Summer - The traveler’s meet with the Grand Master and rumors begin to spread about what it’s in regards to. Weather is a steady humid sunny day.

38th of Summer - A post is placed on the The Bulletin Board asking for able bodies to travel to Zeltiva with the merchants. (Modded Thread - Maximum of 4)

39th of Summer - The merchants depart Syliras taking the agreement to Zeltiva. The hired hands from Syliras accompany them.

42nd of Summer - Sera Mona has been seen all over the city whispering into the ears of anyone who looks young and able bodied. Her pestering has begun to bother some and agitation can be felt in the undercurrents of the masses.

47th of Summer - Rebuilding of the feed bin that was demolished in the storms has a request for anyone with a strong back to help. The preparation for Fall has officially begun.

63rd of Summer - A caravan loaded with goods head south in the annual trade with Endrykas. The journey will take roughly 39 days roundtrip.

86th of Summer - The gathering of crops to store for the coming cold weather has begun and will continue long into the Fall. Despite the strong winds of another storm brewing many can be seen working in the fields.

89th of Summer - Another rainfall with hail strike the stone walls of the Fortress and outlying Outpost. More crops have been destroyed and it begins to stir fear into the hearts of the people.

90th of Summer - Farmer Driscoll meets with the Grand Master after the severe hail and wind damage. A course of action to preserve what supplies are available is established.

Seasonal Challenges

Start your own garden (Or attempt to)
Learn a new skill
Get a drink with a friend at the Rearing Stallion
Find a fun way to cool off from the heat
Help rebuild housing at the Mythrin Outpost
Use your personal skills to aid those without a home

by **Reflection** on August 20th, 2016, 12:55 am

Archived Calendars

Summer 516 A.V. :

Spring 516 A.V. :

Winter 515 A.V. :

Lady Winter arrives once more to the Fortress City, though the heralds of her return are less harsh than they have been in the past years. The transition between Fall and Winter lingers longer than usual, with rivers and streams still running free well into the season, while various wildlife seem less rushed to hide amongst their lengthy preparations. Nevertheless, Morwen's touch, however gentle in comparison to its past visits, still chills to the bone as the season begins in earnest, bringing with it beauty both dazzling and dangerous. Because of the bountiful harvest of Autumn, Syliras has little to worry about in terms of food. But shelter will be another issue altogether, for though the snow fall this year starts lightly, much to the delight of children everywhere, it will pick up its strength mid season and prove hazardous for citizens and Knights alike. So best gear up and prepare in earnest, because even a milder Winter knows no mercy.

1st of Winter - The Watchtower flares brilliantly at midnight and turns blue.

3rd of Winter - Though cool, the weather proves far from hostile as wild game remains active and there are still some red gold leaves clinging to branches.

4th of Winter - The Welcome Home announces that space is growing ever more limited as Winter progresses and they wish to find good homes for some of their orphans. Anyone interested need only to drop by for a visit.

9th of Winter - Syna shines her brightest for this season before retreating behind cold, cloudy skies.

14th of Winter - The sky becomes overcast, lending grey hues to the once vibrant palette of Fall. Upon noticing this, locals say to one another that the anthills in surrounding areas have been built to medium height, which they claim is a sure sign that Winter will be less harsh this year.

18th of Winter - A child claims she has found a mushroom that tastes like spun sugar. The fungus is small, about the size of the child's pinky, and its cap a powdery pink color. The report was not taken seriously at first, until a handful of other unrelated citizens later that day attest to the same. They all state that the mushroom was found growing near the edges of The Wall. No negative side effects occurred, but the Order has advised people not to ingest any more until they've deemed this new fungus safe.

22nd of Winter - Most of the surrounding wildlife seems to have finally decided to hibernate. Only those desperate and/or best equipped for Winter, like hungry wolves and snowy owls, still prowl about in search of food.

25th of Winter - A small horde of hungry, desperate squirrels have invaded the city in search for food they can forage. People are encouraged not to kill them outright, since it might cause mayhem in the city's usually crowded streets and hallways, but some see it as an opportunity for fresh meat...

31st of Winter - A gentle snowfall begins at morning and persists for the next dozen or so days.

38th of Winter - All of the city's taverns and local eateries are starting to cook up a seasonal favorite: soup! Warm, brothy concoctions of all kinds are being conjured to make the most of Fall's harvest before fresh ingredients spoil.

44th of Winter - A few citizens note that the snow is falling a little harder but pay it no mind as they go about their days,

47th of Winter - Snowfall seems to have doubled over night in both quantity and speed. When the people of Syliras awaken in the morning, most are surprised to find they must dig their way out of their houses and out onto the streets. A massive effort to clear enough snow so that normal business may commence ensues. Knights form brigades made up of both citizens and squires to carry out this mission, pitching in whenever possible.

53rd of Winter - Tragedy strikes as it is made apparent some of the infrastructure of Syliras's older buildings were weaker than they appeared. Several roofs in both the Maiden and Nettle districts collapse under the weight of so much snow, surprising inhabitants living on the top most floors. Out in Mithryn, however, things prove far worse. Entire cottages crumple and are buried beneath such fierce snowfall. Rescue attempts are made but even with every able body at the outpost digging not every victim is reached in time, especially some of the farmers living along the fringes.

59th of Winter - Due to the recent loss of human life, the Order has sent several architects, carpenters, and various volunteers to Mithryn to rebuild and inspect the infrastructure at the Outpost. Anyone wishing to help is welcome to join their efforts.

64th of Winter - There is some good news amongst the bad. Due to the intense snowfall and much colder weather, nearby lakes and ponds have finally froze over enough for the more adventurous to glide upon. Beware of thin ice still!

68th of Winter - Snow has stopped almost completely with a few flakes here and there still drifting about. Relief can be felt from every corner of the city as people begin checking their roofs and supports for signs of weakness. Local experts are also available upon request, for a small fee, to perform inspections for any who desire added assurance.

71st of Winter - The night is clear and bright, and if one watches closely around the 21st bell they may even catch glimpses of a few shooting stars.

77th of Winter - A most unusual contest is held by some of the locals. They've pooled together their coins to create a reward for first, second, and third place. What is the contest, you ask? Well, a competition to see who has the finest beard to keep themselves warm and fashionable, of course! There's no fee for entry and the only requirement is a beard of any kind. Ladies are welcome too!*

82nd of Winter - The sugar mushroom has now been deemed safe by the Order, since no negative effects appeared amongst those who had ingested it, but it remains unknown where this fungus came from and why it tastes like sugar. Caution is still advised until further notice.

85th of Winter - Preparations for New Year's celebration begins.

91st of Winter - The time for new beginnings is almost upon us. Here's to another year survived and plenty more to come!

*Feel free to form your own contests and PM me after for the rewards and/or modded results. If enough people are interested we could also hold one competition for multiple PC's

Fun thread Ideas:

Build a fire for someone other than yourself
Try a mug of seasonal, spiced ale
Assist with the snowclearing efforts
Cozy up with a friend while it snows
Throw on some skates and make sure the ice is thick!
Make a hearty soup
Give someone a gift from the heart
Form a new, personal goal for the coming new year
Catch a cold or help nurse someone else who has

Children up for adoption

This season the Welcome Home is urging people more fervently than usual to find room in their hearts for some of the less fortunate. Three little ones are at the forefront of their adoption, whose information one can find upon visiting the Welcome Home itself. Everyone is encouraged to drop by and no appointment is needed.

Mod Note: For those genuinely interested, there will be an interview of sorts by the head caregiver, Aenysa Tieran. And yes, this means a modded thread! Though it will most likely be a short one to gauge the interested party's reliability and chemistry with the children. Aside from a quick modded thread there will also be something of a care package provided for all new adoptive parents. Each care package will include things both IC and OOC. IC, there will be some supplies, the personal belongings of the child, and a letter. OOC, the player will receive instructions on what is required of their PC as a new parents, which covers everything from living expenses to NPC information.

Anyone interested can send me a PM so we can begin discussing all related matters straight away.

Calendar credit goes to Plume.

Fall 515 A.V. :

Fall spreads her roots across the worlds and takes hold, growing strong and bearing fruit as the land is want to do. As the fierce passion of Summer gives way to the pleasant temperament of Fall and the wheel works its way to the cold joy of winter, the people of Syliras prepare, always preparing. Knights and citizen alike work to bring in the fruits of their labor and joy and thanksgiving is rampant among the city. Bala's hearty touch is among the land and it makes the preparation for winter easy, despite the great hunger of the multitude. Among them, changes are planned and as the leaves change among the trees of the bronze wood, so too does the city.

Once again the wheel of the world turns and Fall's kindly embrace encircles the realm.

2nd of Fall - Syna shines in full force for the last time in the coming seasons. Weather is warm and balmy, a final farewell to Summer.
4th of Fall - Engineer Ottimaus Rhal has announced a plan to benefit the people of Syliras, volunteers have been requested to assist in the constructions. The blessings of the knighthood have been given and the plans are allowed to move forward.

7th of Fall - The first signs of Autumn chill are felt in the form of cold breezes throughout the day.

13rd of Fall - Harvest season has come, but the cutting of crops means any small creatures dwelling within the fields will be left to crowd together wherever crops remain uncut. A few extra rodents and birds will be seen scampering about the Syliran fields.

15th of Fall - The Harvest Festival has begun for this year. The main courtyard is filled with constructed booths for foods and activities of all kinds. Tables are set up every day for its duration for the nightly harvest feasts. Dances are planned and contests of strength, skill and endurance have been arranged.

20th of Fall - The Harvest Festival has ended and the city goes back to their normal routine, for the most part heavier and perhaps a bit hungover. Even many of the knights and squires have found themselves reprimanded for unseemly behavior for the past couple days. Though, they have been let off easier than usual. Letting off steam is natural, after all.

21st of Fall - Leaves in the Bronze Woods are beginning to turn various shades of gold, brown, auburn, and orange in earnest. A lovely sight to behold while it lasts. Care to all hunters and predators, however, as the forest grounds will be extra crunchy.

26th of Fall - A light rain sweeps out from the Suvan in the morning, dampening the earth and chilling the air. Towards noon the rain clears but leaves an iron grey sky for the rest of the day. The sunset over the suvan lights the sky in a dazzling array of colors ranging from orange, red and pink to a deep indigo as the sun sinks behind the rim of the sea, still hidden behind a gauze of overcast sky.

28th of Fall - The last bastion of shelter for the small creatures of the fields is about to be taken down. Clustered at the middle, they huddle in the last patches of uncut crops. Meanwhile, Mithryn's farmers are making preparations for their annual Harvest Hunt, in which hunters will wait at the edge of the field for the bolting critters. Anyone is welcome to join this festive tradition.

34th of Fall - With so many extra rabbits from the previous season hunted, the meat is turned into pies for the Harvest Feast. Come one, come all, to enjoy Mithryn's rabbity plunders!

35th of Fall - Planting of winter crops have begun once again, potatoes, radishes, onions garlic, leeks as well as rye, winter wheat and other winter grasses are a planted as a staple for the dry Sylirian winters

39th of Fall - With the birds migrating south for Winter, Kalvin Wilde of The Feathered Shaft is making one last effort to collect feathers for his arrows. He is enlisting the help of anyone who is interested in trading in a fair amount of feathers for some gold. For every ten large feathers he is willing to compensate 1st gold Miza (Max 20 GM). Feathers can be found in the Cobalt Mountains, but volunteers are told to be careful, as predators are bulking up for the coming Winter.

45th of Fall - The days are quickly getting cooler and cooler. Cold weather clothing is now fully in stock from merchants at The Bazaar and Navia Druva at The Elegant Weave. Citizens are advised by the Order to prepare for a particularly cold Winter.

48th of Fall - Bandits, like predators, have been on the rise, preying on unwary travelers. The knighthood's presence along the roads and in the woods have been increased and the hunters are advised to be careful in the wilderness.

52nd of Fall - Someone is deliberately going around smashing unguarded pumpkins. Who could it be and why are they doing this?

55th of Fall - The city folk have been hearing rumors that ghostly activity is on the rise, though whether these rumors are fact or fiction remains a mystery.

61st of Fall - A corpse is found in the morning lying face down in Traveler's Row. However, upon closer inspection it is discovered that the corpse is in fact made from various animal parts, hence the rotten smell. No one can explain why this was done and who might the culprit be.

67th of Fall - Something new is being sold at The Undeniable Interests. If one inquires within the shop, Dominac Ariva will tell them that it is a fine strain of Blue Vision, and that he is willing to sell it to the for a very special price of 1 silver per ounce. For a limited time of this current season only!

73rd of Fall - The air becomes oppressive and unseasonably warm as thick tumbling storm clouds roll in from the Suvan. Lightning appears in the sky, but no signs of rain yet and no relief just yet from the humidity.

76th of Fall - The day feels much colder than its predecessors, marking the coming of Lady Morwen's reign. Slight, frigid rain also passes through the city in the morning.

82nd of Fall - A number of wolves make their presence known all night and can be heard in Syliras and it’s outposts. This prompts the rampant nightmares of children and the telling of ghost stories. A reminder of the dangers of the unknown as the people hunker down behind the protective walls of the city.

88th of Fall - The trees in the Bronze Woods are all but bare and the wind has begun whistling through its bare branches.

89th of Fall - The fall frosts come late this year and with it, the oncoming of Winter. The day ends with a gentle blanketing of snow across the dry winter, Sylirian soil.

Fun thread Ideas:

Buy 1 article of warm clothing
Purchase a pumpkin and do something creative with it
Play a prank on someone you know
Take someone to see the changing leaves in the Bronze Woods
Participate in the Harvest Hunt
Buy or make a rabbit pie
Gather firewood either for yourself or someone else
Tell a ghost story or listen in on one

Work, Comrade, Towards a Glorious Future!

This season we are trying something a little different, let’s call it a social experiment. The nature of Syliras is to work towards advancement. This is an aspect of Civilization, after all. Thus, instead of the usual seasonal challenges I propose a deal. If enough threads fulfilling certain challenges can be completed in a season I will update the city in various ways. This can be likened to upgrading the city or letting the various writer’s threads have more of an impact in the city. The more Player Characters in your thread, the more weight they have, though each player’s contribution will be counted only once. However, the threads must be completed before a week before the end of Fall so be wary of starting a thread with 10 people in it. If a player participates in each of the three tasks, they will get the season Challenge medal for Syliras.

This is meant to be a team effort, thus if not enough threads are made and completed in time, and/or those threads are unacceptable, then the city will not be changed in that way. If a challenge is failed by the city, no one gets the medal.

As a general rule, each thread counts as 1 towards the tasks, but each additional player in that thread will give that thread a .25 thread weight. So a thread with one player will count as 1, one with two players, 1.25, three players would have 1.50 and so on. Modded threads (including Guest Moderated threads) count as twice as much, assuming that the thread can be completed in time. Threads with the highest weight towards the total will be given preference in such a way to benefit the whole.

Task One : A Ceaseless Work (0/4)
Chief Engineer Ottimaus Rha has a plan to benefit the people of Syliras. His plans have been brought before the knights and he has been given their blessings and rights to work throughout the entirety of the city. The scope of the project requires major volunteers. For the duration of fall, major construction is undertaken in every apartment and building in the city. Outside the walls trenches are made and the ironworks are given a huge commission of hollow iron rods.

If all the tasks are completed, the city will be given (1) running water in the form of a tap and a drain in each apartment, (2) Sewage pipes for all the public restrooms littered around the city, (3) an aqueduct to bring fresh water to the city from the northernmost portion of the river
To complete this task you must make threads doing one or more of the following:

Assist in tearing down walls, building up walls and laying down pipes and faucets. (At least 1 thread)
Assist in the digging of trenches, the assisting of those digging trenches by bringing food and supplies, or the laying down stone and mortar for the future aqueducts. (At least 1 thread)
Make or haul iron pipes from the Ironworks (At least 1 thread)
As a knight or squire, or designated volunteer, help manage people’s concerns with the construction by taking complaints or assisting the movement of furniture or valuables. (Optional)

Task Two: Banditry (Faction) (0/1)
This is a special task known as a Faction Task. The fun of this one is that the only way to fail this challenge is to not have any participants. You are given two ways to contribute towards it. The goal is to work towards two opposite spectrums that will cause an effect to the city in that spectrum. The side that has the most contributions and stories attached to it will get the greater effect. If there is a tie, a neutral effect happens, since the two sides are effectively cancelled out. You unfortunately can’t submit a thread for both sides, I will start flipping coins to determine which have the greater effect on the city.

Bandits have begun their yearly siege on the city as life gets harsher outside the walls and the inside of the walls get easier. Bandits, misfits, robbers and dangerous fellows have attacked many of the travelers and merchants this season. Your job is to assist in driving them back.

To complete this task you must create a thread for one of the following sides:

For Honor:

As a knight, squire or concerned citizen assist the effort in exterminating these insufferable cur. This can range between anything from patrolling or reporting suspicious behavior or unusual activity outside the walls (where applicable) or it can be fighting off bandits for nothing more than the honor of protecting the city.

For Coin:
As a “mercenary”, knight or squire, join in the hunt for bandits, but with the firm knowledge that every bandit slain or captured will grant a bit of coin to go along with it. Hopefully the prison mines will be filled with fresh ne’er do wells.

Task Three: Expansion (0/4)

The knighthood seeks to create another outpost to the east of the city along the eastern Karbin road. Laborers will be needed as well as the protection of the knights as they work and camp along the road.

Scout out potential locations for the knighthood to create it’s outpost. Cartographers will find themselves particularly useful for this task. An ideal location will have all the basic needs, water in the form of a river, creek or well, useful lands that can be cleared to farm and sustain the people who might migrate, plenty of local game, and maybe a local stone source, quarry or potential mine.
As a worker, assist felling trees and using those trees to make a rude palisade. Additionally, work on making some semi-temporary housing for all the workers, this can be building or assisting in planning out the layout (within reason).
Partake in a minor caravan to the potential outpost, this can be as a caravan guard, a wagon driver or other such persons delivering food and supplies to and from Syliras.
As a knight protect the civilians from the dangers of the wilds, this can include bandits (may be combined to complete Task Two), predators or landspawn. Make a thread keep the citizens safe from such threads. (Optional)

Calendar credit goes to Nightmare and Plume.

Summer 515 A.V. :

Spring ends and gives way to Summer, and with it the sweltering heat is back. The fields grow under Syna’s nourishing gaze, but many of the citizenry and the knighthood are not so thrilled for the goddess’ attention. The city of peace hums and thrives, settling into the routines of growing time. With it, changes are made and the city grows. The knights work to further the city’s interests and keep a watchful and protective eye over its citizens. Zulrav and Zintilla, however, are not satisfied with leaving the city alone and present bewitching spectacles and mysteries for the city that only fuel the rumors and gossip of the people, but hint at portents. Once again the wheel of the world turns and Summer returns in all his charm.

1st of Summer - The Bronze Watchtower flashes a brilliant yellow, announcing the start of summer

3rd of Summer - A work order from the knighthood has started a series of construction projects. By the end of winter it is expected to have all the major streets widened. Occupants of homes and businesses near these major streets are given a new locations and homes. Knights and laborers also give assist in moving those affected free of charge.

6th of Summer - The latest trends in Zeltivan fashion have arrived by ship! And just in time for the new season, too. Navia Druva sells a variety of these new additions at her shop, An Elegant Weave.

11th of Summer - Skies are blue and winds breezy and cool. It's a perfect day for a picnic and the meadows surrounding the Syliran Fields make an ideal recreational area.

14th of Summer - Lumberjacks and laborers are brought into the wood forests to supplement the growing need for construction grade lumber. Negotiations with the local witches result in a system of sustainable cutting. Foresters begin the process of rotational coppicing with the assistance of those marked by Caiyha.

16th of Summer - A troupe of traveling entertainers arrives from Alvadas via ship and performs an impromptu show at The Rearing Stallion that evening, delighting all who happened to be lucky enough to be present. They remain through the season, performing regularly at the Sylirian Theatre.

20th of Summer - The streets are more crowded than ever and a large wagon with a broken wheel halts traffic between the Maiden District and Nettle District.

25th - A quarry is opened up in the foothills of the Cobalt mountains. Mercenaries are hired to help assist the merchants contracted out by the knighthood. Granite and marble starts flowing into the city to feed the construction program.

29th of Summer - A few new children show up at the orphanage and are available for adoption.

34th of Summer - Dicen Avisna of Sensual Scents has been working with Atta and her recently discovered flower to create a new, exotic scent. The top notes are faintly floral, the middle distinctly pear-like, and the base a mellow vanilla. A perfect gift for that someone special who enjoys the new and exciting.

40th of Summer - Taking advantage of the increased construction activity, the Ironworks decides to expand. By the end of summer those industrious smiths double the amount of forges in their shop to twenty.

42nd of Summer - A comet chases across the evening sky, setting with the moon. The silvery arrow like light causes a stir of rumors and portents throughout the city. Later, merchants from other cities claim to have not seen the comet or its journey in Zeltiva, Nyka, Riverfall or any of the other cities, fueling the talk in the city.

47th of Summer - The weather has proved hotter than usual for the past few days and many people have decided to take a swim. The Suvan if they are within the city, or the Avitar River if they are near Mithryn.

49th of Summer- The knighthood finds evidence of summoning in one of the dispossessed homes, however the culprit seemed to have left Syliras long ago. No criminal charges are brought upon the former inhabitants.

55th of Summer - A light, unexpected shower passes through Syliras with warm rain, leaving behind a slight humidity that dissipates within the day.

61st of Summer - The Svefra hold an open swimming and diving competition at the harbor.

68th of Summer - Something has died beneath one of the docks at the Great Harbor and the warm weather has quickened its decay. The smell temporarily fills the surrounding area while dockhands work to remove the carcass.

73rd of Summer - A new foal has been born at the Windmount stables. There is much excitement, as the stablehands think it will grow to be a fine, Tiaden stallion.

75th of Summer - Thunderstorms crash through the city of Syliras and a great flurry of lightning strikes the Bronze watchtower, causing the structure to glow an eerie blue for the rest of the evening. Strange shadows are cast by the combination of this strange aura, the light of the gem and an unusually red moon.

78th of Summer - Small forest fires start due to lightning strikes, however these fires remain small and maintained thanks to the knighthood’s foresight preventing a repeat of last years great forest fires.

89th of Summer - The skies are overcast, bringing with them the promise of colder Autumn weather.

Seasonal Challenges

Update your wardrobe with at least one item.
Buy a drink for a stranger
Go fishing by the sea
Spend an afternoon riding a horse.
Take someone you know on a tour of the docks.
Swim with a friend!
Purchase any type of perfume.
Visit the orphanage and do something kind for the orphans.
Take someone you know out to a picnic in the fields.
Help a young child or elderly citizen navigate through a street.
Get a sunburn, or assist/console someone with a sunburn
Spend the day out of town visiting the Mithryn Outpost if you live in Syliras or Syliras if you live at the Mithryn Outpost.

Calendar credit goes to Nightmare and Plume with suggestions from Tanna, Garland, Sayana.

Spring 515 A.V. :

Spring 515 A.V

With Spring comes the awakening of life after the winter's heavy slumber. Grass and trees grow green and robust. Flowers perfume the air and the spring planting, the busiest of all the planting seasons, begins. The yearly floods bring a wash of water to the rich river plains and with it fertile mountain soil that makes Syliras just so ideal a place to farm. The city awakens from its subdued slumber and swarms into a hive of activity. With travel now possible, caravans set off, free of the endless waiting within the safety of the walls. Even the rare Wind Reach traders make it to Syliras after so much time away.

1st of Spring - Magic restrictions within the city go into effect as of the first of spring. The teaching and practice of magic is hereby restricted to licensed mages. Unlicensed magic practice will be treated as a petty criminal acts which translate to a fine, time working hard labor, or both. Repeat offenders will be treated as terrorists and will be slain.

2nd of Spring - The authorities, in a demonstration of mercy, allow a few criminals supervised furlough in Syliras.

4th of Spring - A new flower seems to have taken root in Atta Sabot's flower farm. She is slowly cultivating it so it isn't for sale yet, but women and men of floral inclinations are whispering about it excitedly.

5th of Spring - A major cave-in at the Lykolav mine occurs, killing an unknown number of workers. It is five days before the mines are cleared, and the damaged area reinforced; making it safe enough to once again be worked.

8th of Spring - Snowmelts cause minor flooding to landmarks like Sunset Falls, the Aylasa Caves, Pavi Lake, and the Avitar river. As a result, interesting artifacts of varying value ranging from camp gear, personal belongings, and even remains wash up from the caves. Strange creatures can be seen more clearly in the salty lake. The Falls, on the other hand, are especially beautiful to behold due to the extra water. The Avitar will run more swiftly and widely than usual.

9th of Spring - Flooding directly affects the Syliran Fields and Mithryn Outpost, which means both will need many extra pairs of helping hands to re-irrigate and keep the roads clear. A call to arms is posted in city for volunteers.

10th of Spring - The spring floods damage one of the bridges that cross the Avitar River. Travel to and from the Mithryn Outpost is more difficult until the bridge is repaired.

11th of Spring - Spring planting officially starts despite the troubles with the road and the flooding of the fields.

13th of Spring - There are rumours of a strange new ghost haunting the road separating Syliras and the Mithryn Outpost. Apparently, it takes the form of a seven-year-old boy who plays childish pranks on its victims.

15th of Spring - Loren Dyres, Grandmaster of Syliras commands a reordering of the Knight's hierarchy. Many positions for officer and leadership positions open up and create more opportunities for advancement within the knighthood.

19th of Spring - Leena Holbrad, owner of Inner Fire Glass, is in need of inspiration for the New Year. Because she is so busy, she is willing to compensate anyone who is able to capture Syna's setting at Sunset Falls and bring it back to her. This can be done in any art form, including poetry, music, painting/drawing, etc.

22nd of Spring - A series of pie eating contests are held by local bakers. 2 GM to participate.

31st of Spring - Rabbits seem to have bred overly successfully this Spring and can be found quite frequently in the Bronze Woods, and sometimes even out on the roads or wandering into the Mithryn Outpost.

36th of Spring - Something has been munching on budding crops and plants! Agitated farmers blame the rabbits and actively hunt them now. Rabbit meat and furs are suddenly aplenty.

40th of Spring - Traders from Wind Reach make it to Syliras upon the backs of great birds.

45th of Spring - The sky is overcast all day with the promise of coming rains.

46th of Spring - Syliras and its surrounding regions are visited by light, Spring showers that come and go throughout the day. Rainbows can be seen during their brief activity and locals whisper amongst themselves that it is a good sign of future prosperity for the new year.

58th of Spring - Due to the increase in availability of rabbit meat and furs, sellers are willing to reduce the costs of their own goods, provided a hearty bargaining is delivered first.

60th of Spring- Due to a series of imagined or real slights against Svefra merchants who came in for the spring markets, the Svefra call the Nal'Lyeo and descend en mass upon Syliras until an official apology is issued.

63rd of Spring - Strange creatures are being hunted and brought back into the city from Pavi Lake. The Order sends a small group of competent individuals of varied skills to investigate this matter. Meanwhile, educated people of all types are invited to try and determined whether these salt lake bounties are safe for public consumption/use.

66th of Spring - An increase in Knights patrolling the streets are noticed by the locals. No explanation is given at this time.

68th of Spring - A heat wave hints at a warm summer and lasts for three days ending with a thunderstorm. Lightning strikes the tallest point of the castle in the middle of the night causing the stricken metal rod to glow a strange blue for 10 minutes.

71st of Spring - A woman murders her husband's mistress during a heated argument. Knights are called upon immediately and she is executed on the spot.

75th of Spring - Knights Negotiate with the present Lia to smooth over the precieved slight against Svefra Merchants. All parties leave satisfied with the result and the Nay'lyeo is dispersed. The next couple days the svefra slowly move on from Syliras' port, bidding farewell to loved ones until next time.

84th of Spring - The sky is exceptionally clear on this day with moderate winds. Perfect for kite flying.

91st of Spring - After enough time and careful attentions, Atta Sabot has produced enough of the special flower for a few lucky individuals. The flower does not seem to have any medicinal properties, but it does have a lovely, pear-like scent and soft, luscious petals whiter than snow. Because numbers are limited, she is selling them for 10 GM a piece. First come, first serve.

Seasonal Challenges

Make a New Year's resolution and attempt to follow it
Read, listen to, or tell a Syliran fairytale to/with someone else
Play in a rain puddle
Successfully point out a rainbow to someone else
Have a picnic that goes disastrously wrong
Pick a flower for someone you like
Haggle with a merchant
Eat a pie
Catch a rabbit
Trade with a svefra merchant
Fly a kite (Feel free to make one yourself or buy one at the market!)
Assist in the spring planting/tending of the crops

Calendar credit goes to Nightmare and Plume
Thank you to the following players for their submissions to the Spring Calendar: Lorden Ladis, Sayana, Aren, Eren Turna, Orin Fenix

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