The Holy Days of the Wheel

[Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi]

[This is a pamphlet that has been published in and around Ephia's Well. The front of the pamphlet bears a simple stylized image of the Wheel as a wagon-wheel, with spokes ending in stars. A rendition of a chalice, glowing with a holy aura, is set below the Wheel.

It unfolds to list each of the major holidays of the Wheel, its date, and a brief description in chronological order. It is commonly re-posted prior to each of the major holy days.

It is often nailed up next to the published list of the Speakers of the Wheel.]

THE HOLY DAYS OF THE WHEEL

As celebrated at Ephia's Well, in the Great Ash Desert, in the Age of Ash.

Sister Amélie of the Sisterhood of the Sibylline Vine
Speaker for Kula

First Edition
Pub. Nisah 8, IY 7789.
 

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The First Month: NISAH

In which all things Begin.

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Of B'aara, Sina's Night of Lamentation
Nisah 9

When the B'aarat shall celebrate the works of the saint, Sina, and the Waradim guide them to Umm'el, where the faithful shall shed their tears.

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Of The Martyrs, The Calibrations
Nisah 21

When the faithful shall review their lives, and account for their failings, in the light of Kalim's wisdom and dignity. The faithful shall sweep the streets clean in ceremonial reflection of this accounting. The faithful shall bring their failings before the Twindari, who shall judge them, and all failing records that are old and unneeded shall be burned away.

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Of Warad, the first Four-Wheels-Rounding
Nisah 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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The Second Month: IYAR

In which the Blossoms anounce themselves.

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Of Urazzir, the first Tolling of Tin
Iyar 8

When the terrible Uzzarii command the streets, and go barefoot with dissonant tin bells, and are followed by those who cry for justice.

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Of Agaslakku, the first Uncensured Coals
Iyar 18

When the Agasians light a great bonfire, preserving it as long as possible, and in places of meaning to the faithful.

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Of Warad, the second Four-Wheels-Rounding
Iyar 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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The Third Month: HZIRAN

In which unions of love are formed.

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Of Izdu, Eid al-Fanoos
Hziran 3

When the Izdur light their lamps and the ashsails parade.

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Of Warad, The Washing of Feet
Hziran 6

When hatreds are put aside, rivals embrace one another with charitable deeds, and the peoples embrace one another in a spirit of hospitality.

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Of Gellema, the first Sumptive Regard
Hziran 20

When the Gellemedes assail the community with ribald and racuous comedy, and the people drink wine and smoke mizzar.

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Of Warad, the first Lodestone's Finding
Hziran 24

When the Waradim travel into the wastes, seeking the Lodestone, and contemplate the paths of the world.

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The Fourth Month: TAMMUZ

In which lovers shed their tears.

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Of the Martyrs, the Offering at the Edutu
Tammuz 4

When the Martyrs are guided by the Kulamet to the River Edutu, and set among the reeds the lights that shall presage the passage of the dead to the halls of Kalim.

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Of Kula, the Offering at the Edutu
Tammuz 8

When the Kulamet shall stand at the River Edutu and perform sacred, secret rites.

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Of Urazzir, the second Tolling of Tin
Tammuz 8

When the terrible Uzzarii command the streets, and go barefoot with dissonant tin bells, and are followed by those who cry for justice.

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Of Kula, the First Flowering
Tammuz 16

When flowers aplenty are joyfully received by the people, and the faithful are blessed by their appearance in myriad places, and the Kulamet go among the people bearing gifts.

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Of Warad, the third Four-Wheels-Rounding
Tammuz 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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The Fifth Month: MARIBEH

In which the great Caliph is honored.

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Of Agaslakku, Vahd's Triumph
Maribeh 2

When the Legions of the Sultan Osman VI march in the streets, led by the Agasians, and the spoils of great campaigns are reviewed by all, and games are held.

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Of Urazzir, The Letting
Maribeh 16

The terrible Uzzarii flagellate themselves in public view, wounding themselves terribly, and remain before the people. They shall take no aid and receive no aid. And those that will stave off evil are cut by Uzzarii blades.

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Of Warad, the fourth Four-Wheels-Rounding
Maribeh 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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The Sixth Month: TABBAH

In which the sun rages wonton and Pra'raj cackles amidst the Ash.

Of Warad, the second Lodestone's Finding
Tabbah 6

When the Waradim travel into the wastes, seeking the Lodestone, and contemplate the paths of the world.

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Of Urazzir, the third Tolling of Tin
Tabbah 8

When the terrible Uzzarii command the streets, and go barefoot with dissonant tin bells, and are followed by those who cry for justice.

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Of Gellema, Presage-of-Chance
Tabbah 30

When games are held, bets are made, and last year's dues are paid.

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The Seventh Month: ILLUL

In which the harvest is reaped.

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Of Kula, The Shearing
Illul 12

When the sheep are shorn, the bounty of livestock displayed, and the granaries and storehouses are filled. The Wyldswalkers undertake rites far afield, and the peoples rejoice.

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Of Warad, the fifth Four-Wheels-Rounding
Illul 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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Of The Martyrs, Gamil's Feastday
Illul 28

When Gamil is celebrated by the Twindari and the Agasians. The people remember the dead, prepare modest banquets, give aid and succor to those in mourning, the Twindari recite the passage of the river, and the Agasians speak of heroes lost.

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The Eighth Month: QDIM

In which we give thanks for the life of the blessed Sultana.

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Of Urazzir, the fourth Tolling of Tin
Qdim 8

When the terrible Uzzarii command the streets, and go barefoot with dissonant tin bells, and are followed by those who cry for justice.

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Of Agaslakku, the second Uncensured Coals
Qdim 18

When the Agasians light a great bonfire, preserving it as long as possible, and in places of meaning to the faithful.

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Of Warad, the sixth Four-Wheels-Rounding
Qdim 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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Of B'aara, The Emir's Parade
Qdim 29

When Salhin is celebrated with great pomp and circumstances. The people dress in finery, tell great stories, parade, and avoid the gazes of the trailing Wrothyr.

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The Ninth Month: TESRIN HRAY

In which doors are closed to all comers.

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Of Izdu, The Illuminations
Tesrin Hray 3

When the Izdu open their tomes and speak of works of knowledge new and old. Auguries are taken, and many tomes and poems are published, and so-blessed.

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Of Kula, The Festival of Eggs
Tesrin Hray 16

The people are gay and hurl eggs at one another, effigies of monsters are similarly assailed, and the Wyldswalkers travel to distant sacred places to work great rites.

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Of Warad, the third Lodestone's Finding
Tesrin Hray 24

When the Waradim travel into the wastes, seeking the Lodestone, and contemplate the paths of the world.

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Of Gellema, the second Sumptive Regard
Tesrin Hray 30

When the Gellemedes assail the community with ribald and racuous comedy, and the people drink wine and smoke mizzar.

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The Tenth Month: KANON HRAY

In which doors are opened to all guests.

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Of Warad, The Changing of Hands
Kanön Hray 6

When the people exchange things of interest, if not of material worth, and children rejoice.

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Of Urazzir, the fifth Tolling of Tin
Kanön Hray 8

When the terrible Uzzarii command the streets, and go barefoot with dissonant tin bells, and are followed by those who cry for justice.

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Of The Martyrs, Eid al-Khana
Kanön Hray 21

When all work ceases and the people rest, play talwa, speak plainly of all things without fear of punishment, and disputes are forgiven.

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Of Warad, the seventh Four-Wheels-Rounding
Kanön Hray 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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The Eleventh Month: SUBAT

In which the great feast of B'aara occurs and the waters return.

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Of Kula and Izdu, the Offering at the Slope
Subat 3

When the Kulamet and the Izdur travel to nearby heights, seeking the power of the land, and geomancies are wrought.

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Of B'aara, The Great Feast of B'aara
Subat 15

When all partakes of a solemn feast, the peoples dress in finery, and the Holy Mother is uplifted in the hearts of all people through prayer.

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Of Warad, the eighth Four-Wheels-Rounding
Subat 24

When the faithful who prepare for great journeys walk the lands, and take tea in the north, the south, the east, and the west of their path.

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Of Izdu, Dedications of the Righting
Subat 30

When buildings are rededicated, the people splash their doorways in chalk, and the faithful travel to the desert's ruins seeking after ancient wisdoms.

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The Twelfth Month: ADAR

In which the night darkens and new things come.

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Of B'aara, Mumusha's Fastdays
Adar 1, Adar 2, and Adar 3

When the faithful fast, drinking only water, and taking only meager nourishment at noon, and each of the spokes of the Wheel are honored, at the conclusion, the Holy Mother is glorified. And the Uzzarii drink water mixed with Ash.

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Of Warad, the fourth Lodestone's Finding
Adar 6

When the Waradim travel into the wastes, seeking the Lodestone, and contemplate the paths of the world.

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Of Urazzir, the sixth Tolling of Tin
Adar 8

When the terrible Uzzarii command the streets, and go barefoot with dissonant tin bells, and are followed by those who cry for justice.

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Of Gellema, the second Presage-of-Chance
Adar 20

When games are held, bets are made, and last year's dues are paid.

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The Turning of the Wheel
Adar 31

When the faithful reflect upon the past year, and look ahead to Nisah, when the hateful Wyrm is abjured, and when things Begin.