[OOC] .:: The Sky Festival ::.

[Elawadiyi]

The Sky Festival is the unifying celebration for the Ela'wadiyi pride. All of the clans gather together for three to five days to reconnect with one another, announce marriages or cubs, challenge the strength of one another, and mourn the passing of those over the years.

There are five ceremonies that take place during this festival, and nearly everyone is encouraged to participate.  

[Elawadiyi]

When: 1st Day, Mid-Morning to Early Afternoon.
Where: Here, just at the entrance to the Stargrove.
What: Cubs and juveniles are encourage to mingle with those outside of their personal clan, as they rarely are able to outside of the Festival. They can formally introduce themselves to one another, or just romp around and play under the watchful eye of a few adults.

Previous thread: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018.  

[Elawadiyi]

When: 1st Day, Afternoon to Night (depending on how many new members there are)
Where: Here, immediately outside of the Stargrove to the southeast.
What: Prospective new members offer a small bit of their own fur, or some sort of item that represents themselves. Through this offering, the wanidatsi will determine which clan is right for them.
Note: You must be pre-approved (OOCly) before entering this ceremony

Previous threads: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.  

[Elawadiyi]

When: 2nd Day, Afternoon
Where: Here, inside of the small grove within the Stargrove.
What: Couples that either want to be wedded during the Sky Festival or want to renew their vows may do so. They are taken to a rarely-used area of the Stargrove where they exchange gifts under the watchful eye of the wanidatsi.

Previous threads: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.  

[Elawadiyi]

When: 3rd Day, Morning to Late Afternoon
Where: Here, southeast of the Stargrove, near the river for easy access to water.
What: Originally built as a fun activity for the younger males of the pride, the sky ceremony is now used as 'bragging rights' between the clans. Anyone adolescent or above may enter in this tournament, and the winner is granted a trophy of sorts, along with being known as the Sky Champion for that year's Festival.
Note: You must be pre-approved (OOCly) before entering this ceremony.

Previous thread: 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

Past Champions
2009 - Woha'li Galu'nadi (Vashtya, Sky Clan)
2012 - Yamini (Ecavi, Mantis Clan)
2013 - Haini Aduladi (Lithiasaur, Earth Clan)
2015 - Nilima Naira (magnadearel, Mantis Clan)
2016 - Dhati (Excited Apathy, Bird Clan)
2017 - Amaris (AstoriaFallen, Earth Clan)

Current Champion
2018 - Chapa Chochokpi (MangoMeow, Bird Clan)  

[Elawadiyi]

When: 3rd Day, Night
Where: Here, inside of the Stargrove on the west side.
What: The final night of the festival is used to reflect on the past. Mourning those that had died, it is a mixture of sorrow for those who were lost, but also a retelling of their lives through the memories of their tattoos. Upon the beginning of the next morning, the clans will again return to their migrating ways until the next festival.

Previous thread: 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.