| Date |
Holiday Name |
Description |
|
Morning Star 1st
| New Life Festival |
Today the people of all provinces are having the New Life Festival in celebration of a new
year. The Emperor has ordered yet another tax increase in his New Life Address,
and there is much grumbling about this. Still, despite financial difficulties,
the New Life tradition of free ale at all the taverns in the cities continues.
The people of all provinces certainly know how to hold a celebration.
Clavicus Vile can be summoned on this day for the Masque of Clavicus Vile.
|
| Morning Star 2nd |
Scour Day |
Scour Day is a celebration held in most High Rock villages on the day after New Life.
It was once the day one cleans up after New Life, but has changed into a party of its own. |
| Morning Star 12th |
Ovank'a |
Ovank'a is the day the people of the Alik'r Desert offer prayers to Stendarr in the hopes of a mild
and merciful year. It is considered very holy. |
| Morning Star 13th |
? |
Summoning day of Meridia for the Ring of Khajiit. |
| Morning Star 15th |
South Winds Prayer |
The 15th of Morning Star is a holiday taken very seriously in all provinces,
where they call it South Wind's Prayer, a plea by all the religions of Tamriel for
a good planting season. Citizens with every affliction known in Tamriel flock to
services in the cities's temples, as the clergy is known to perform free healings
on this day. Only a few will be judged worthy of this service, but few can afford
the temples usual price... |
| Morning Star 16th |
Day of Lights |
The Day of Lights is celebrated as a holy day by most villages in Hammerfell on
the Iliac Bay. It is a prayer for a good farming and fishing year, and is taken
very seriously. |
| Morning Star 18th |
Waking Day |
The people in Yeorth Burrowland invented Waking Day in prehistoric times to wake
the spirits of nature after a long, cold winter. It has evolved into a sort of
orgiastic celebration of the end of winter. |
|
Sun's Dawn 2nd |
Mad Pelagius |
Mad Pelagius is a silly little tradition in High Rock in a mock memorial to
Pelagius Septim II, one of the maddest emperors in recent history. He died
about 350 years ago, so the Septims since have taken it with good humor.
Summoning day of Sheogorath for the Wabbajack. |
| Sun's Dawn 5th |
Othroktide |
The people of Dwynnen have a huge party to celebrate Othroktide, the day when
Baron Othrok took Dwynnen from the undead forces who claimed it in the Battle
of Wightmoor. |
| Sun's Dawn 8th |
Day of Release |
The people of Glenumbra Moors may be the only people to remember or care about
the battle between Aiden Direnni and the Alessian Army in the first era. They
celebrate it vigorously on the Day of Release. |
| Sun's Dawn 13th |
Feast of the Dead |
A local holiday celebrated in Windhelm of Skyrim, celebrating the first Nord Ysgramor, who
drove the elves from Skyrim with his 500 companions. The names of all 500 are recited during the feast. |
| Sun's Dawn 16th |
Heart's Day |
Today is the 16th of Sun's Dawn, a holiday celebrated all over Tamriel as Heart's Day.
It seems that in every house, the Legend of the Lovers is being sung for the younger
generation. In honor of these Lovers, Polydor and Eloisa, the inns of the city offer
a free room for visitors. If such kindness had been given the Lovers, it
is said, it would always be springtime in the world. Summoning day of Sanguine for the Sanguine Rose. |
| Sun's Dawn 27th |
Perseverance Day |
Perserverance Day is quite a party in Ykalon. It was originally held as a solemn
memorial to those killed in battle, resisting the Camaron Usurper, but has since
become a boisterous festival. |
| Sun's Dawn 28th |
Aduros Nau |
The villages in the Bantha celebrate the baser urges that come with Springtide
on Aduros Nau. The traditions vary from village to village, but none of them
are for the overly virtuous. |
|
First Seed 5th |
? |
Summoning day of Hermaeus Mora for the Oghma Infinitum. |
| First Seed 7th |
First Planting |
On the 7th of First Seed every year, the people of all provinces celebrate First
Planting, symbolically sowing the seeds for the autumn harvest. It is a festival
of fresh beginnings, both for the crops and for the men and women of the city.
Neighbors are reconciled in their disputes, resolutions are formed, bad habits
dropped, the diseased cured. The clerics at the temples run a free clinic all
day long to cure people of poisoning, different diseases, paralyzation, and
the other banes found in the world of Tamriel. |
| First Seed 9th |
Day of Waiting |
The Day of Waiting is a very old holy day among certain settlements in the Dragontail
Mountains. Every year at that time, a dragon is supposed to come out of the desert
and devour the wicked, so everyone locks himself up inside. |
| First Seed 21st |
Hogithum |
Summoning day of Azura for Azura's Star |
| First Seed 25th |
Flower Day |
Flower Day is another of the frivolous celebrations of High Rock. Children pick the new
flowers of spring while older Bretons, cooped up all winter, come out to welcome the
season with dancing and singing. |
| First Seed 26th |
Festival of Blades |
During the Festival of Blades, the people of the Alik'r Desert celebrate the
victor of the first Redguard over a race of giant goblins. The story is
considered a myth by most scholars, but the holiday is still very popular
in the desert. |
|
Rains Hand 1st |
Gardtide |
On Gardtide, the people of Tamarilyn Point hold a festival to honor Druagaa,
the old goddess of flowers. Worship of the goddess is all but dead, but the
celebration is always a great success. |
| Rain's Hand 9th |
? |
Summoning day of Peryite for Spellbreaker. |
| Rains Hand 13th |
Day of the Dead |
The Day of the Dead is one of the more peculiar holidays of Daggerfall. The
superstitious say that the dead rise on this holiday to wreak vengeance on the
living. It is a fact that King Lysandus' spectre began its haunting on the Day
of the Dead, 3E 404. |
| Rains Hand 20th |
Day of Shame |
All along the seaside of Hammerfell, no one leaves their houses on the Day of
Shame. It is said that the Crimson Ship, a vessel filled with victims of the
Knahaten Plague who were refused refuge hundreds of years ago, will return on
this day. |
| Rain's Hand 28th |
Jester's Day |
Be warned that today is Jester's Day in the city of all provinces, and pranks are
being set up from one end of town to the other. It is as if a spell has been cast
over the community, for even the most taciturn and dignified councilman might
attempt to play a joke on his relative. The Thieves Guild finds particular
attention as everyone looks for pickpockets in particular. |
|
Second Seed 7th |
Second Planting |
The celebration of Second Planting is in full glory this day. It is a holiday with
traditions similar to First Planting, improvements on the first seeding symbolically
to suggest improvements on the soul. The free clinics of the temples are open for
the second and last time this year, offering cures for those suffering from any kind
of disease or affliction. Because peace and not conflict is stressed at this time,
battle injuries are healed only at full price. |
| Second Seed 9th |
Marukh's Day |
Marukh's Day is only observed by certain communities in Skeffington Wood. By comparing
themselves to the virtuous prophet Marukh, the people of Skeffington Wood pray for
the strength to resist temptation. Summoning day of Namira for the Ring of Namira. |
| Second Seed 20th |
Fire Festival |
The Fire Festival in Northmoor is one of the most attended celebrations in High Rock.
It began as a pompous display of magic and military strength in ancient days and has
become quite a festival. |
| Second Seed 30th |
Fishing Day |
Fishing Day is a big celebration for the Bretons who live off the bounty of the Iliac
Bay. They are not a usually flamboyant people, but on Fishing Day, they make so much
noise, fish have been scared away for weeks. |
|
Mid Year 1st |
Drigh R'Zimb |
The festival of Drigh R'Zimb, held in the hottest time of year in Abibon-Gora, is a jubilation
held for the sun Daibethe itself. Scholars do not know how long Drigh R'Zimb has
been held, but it is possible the Redguards brought the festival with them when
they came in the first era. |
| Mid Year 5th |
? |
Summoning day of Hircine (witches only) for the Hircine Shield/Ring. |
| Mid Year 16th |
Mid Year Celebration |
Today is the 16th of Mid Year, the traditional day for the Mid Year Celebration.
Perhaps to alleviate the annual news of the Emperor's latest tax increase, the cities
temples offer blessings for only half the donation they usually suggest. Many so blessed
feel confident enough to enter the (dangerous) dungeons when they are not fully prepared, so this
joyous festival has often been known to turn suddenly into a day of defeat and tragedy. |
| Mid Year 23th |
Dancing Day |
Dancing Day is a time-honored holiday in Daggerfall. Who started it is questionable,
but the Red Prince Atryck popularized it in the second era. It is an occasion of
great pomp and merriment for all the people of Daggerfall, from the nobles down. |
| Mid Year 24th |
Tibedetha |
Tibedetha is middle Tamrielic for "Tibers Day." It is not surprising that the
lorddom of Alcaire celebrates its most famous native with a great party.
Historically, Tiber Septim never returned once to his beloved birthplace. |
|
Sun's Height 10th |
Merchants Festival |
The bargain shoppers of the known world are out in force today and it is little wonder,
for the 10th of Sun's Height is a holiday called the Merchants' Festival. Every
marketplace and equipment store has dropped their prices to at least half.
The only shop not being patronized today is the Mages Guild, where prices are
as exorbitant as usual. Most citizens in need of a magical item are waiting two
months for the celebration of Tales and Tallows when prices will be more reasonable... Summoning day
of Vaernima for the Skull of Corruption. |
| Suns Height 12th |
Divad Etep't |
During Divat Etep't, the people of Antiphyllos mourn the death of the one of the
greatest of the early Redguard heroes, Divat, son of Frandar of the Hel Ansei.
His deeds are questioned by historians, but his tomb in Antiphyllos is almost
certainly genuine. |
| Sun's Height 20th |
Sun's Rest |
You will have to wait until tomorrow if you are planning on making any equipment
purchases, for all stores are closed in observance of Sun's Rest. Of course,
the temples, taverns, and Mages Guild in the city are still open their regular
hours, but most citizens chose to devote this day to relaxation, not commerce or prayer.
This is not a convenient arrangement for all, but the Merchants' Guild heavily fines any
shop that stays open, so everyone complies. |
| Suns Height 29th |
Fiery Night |
Few besides the natives of the Alik'r Desert would venture out on the hottest
day of the year, Fiery Night. It's a lively celebration with a meaning lost
in antiquity. |
|
Last Seed 2nd |
Maiden Katrica |
On the day of Maiden Katrica, the people of Ayasofya show their appreciation for
the warrior that saved their county with the biggest party of the year. |
| Last Seed 11th |
Koomu Alazer'i |
Koomu Alezer'i means simply "We Acknowledge" in old Redguard, and it has been a
tradition in Sentinel for thousands of years. No matter the harvest, the people
of Sentinel solemnly thank the gods for their bounty, and pray to be worthy of
the graces of the gods. |
| Last Seed 14th |
Feast of the Tiger |
The Feast of the Tiger in the Bantha rainforest is like other holidays in praise of a bountiful
harvest. It is not, however, a solemn occasion for introspection and thanksgiving,
but a great celebration and festival from village to village. |
| Last Seed 21st |
Appreciation Day |
Appreciation Day in Anticlere is an ancient holiday of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest
for the people of Anticlere. It is considered a holy and contemplative day, devoted to Mara,
the goddess-protector of Anticlere. |
| Last Seed 27th |
Harvest's End |
Perhaps no other festival fires the spirit of %cn as much as the one held today, Harvest's End.
The work of the year is over, the seeding, sowing, and reaping. Now is the time to celebrate
and enjoy the fruits of the harvest, and even visitors to this region are invited to join
the farmers. The taverns offer free drinks all day long, an extra vagance before the economy
of the coming winter months. Underfed farm hands gorging themselves and then getting sick in
the town square are the most common sights of the celebration of Harvest's End. |
|
Hearth Fire 6th |
Khurat |
Every town and fellowship in the Wrothgarian Mountains celebrates Khurat, the day when the
finest young scholars are accepted into the various priesthoods. Even those people without
children of age go to pray for the wisdom and benevolence of the clergy. |
| Hearthfire 8th |
Tales and Tallows |
No other holiday divides the people of this city like the 3rd of Hearth Fire. A few of the oldest,
more superstitious men and women do not speak all day long for fear that the evil spirits of the
dead will enter their bodies. Most citizens enjoy the holiday, calling it Tales and Tallows, but
even the most lighthearted avoid the dark streets of this city, for everyone knows the dead
do walk tonight. Only the Mages Guild completely thrives on this day. In celebration of the
oldest magical science, necromancy, all magical items are half price today. Summoning day of
Nocturnal for the Skeleton Key. |
| Hearth Fire 12th |
Riglametha |
Riglametha is celebrated on the twelfth of Hearth Fire every year in Lainlyn as a celebration
of Lainlyns many blessings. Pageants are held on such themes as the Ghraewaj, when the
daedra worshippers in Lainlyn were changed to harpies for their blasphemy. |
| Hearth Fire 19th |
Children's Day |
Children's Day in Betony is a festive occasion with a grim history. All know though
few choose to recall that Children's Day began as a memorial to the dozens of children
in Betony who were stolen from their homes by vampires one night never to be seen again.
This happened over a hundred years ago, and the holiday has since become a celebration
of youth. |
|
Frost Fall 5th |
Dirij Tereur |
The fifth of Frost Fall marks Dirij Tereur for the people of the Alik'r Desert. It is a
sacred day honoring Frandar Hund, the traditional spiritual leader of the Redguards
who led them to Hammerfell in the first era. Stories are read from Hund's Book of
Circles, and the temples in the region are filled to capacity. |
| Frost Fall 8th |
? |
Summoning day of Malacath for the Volendrung. |
| Frostfall 13th |
Witches Festival |
Today is the 13th of Frostfall, known throughout Tamriel as the Witches' Festival
when the forces of sorcery and religion clash. The Mages Guild gets most of the
business since weapons and items are evaluated for their mystic potential free of
charge and magic spells are one half their usual price. Demonologists, conjurors,
lamias, warlocks, and thaumaturgists meet in the wilderness outside the city,
and the creatures created or summoned there may plague Tamriel for eons. Most
wise men choose not to wander this night. Summoning day of Mephala for the Ebony Blade. |
| Frost Fall 23rd |
Broken Diamonds |
On the 23rd of Frost Fall in the 121st year of the first era, the empress Kintyra
Septim II met her death in the imperial dungeons in Glenpoint on the orders of
her cousin and usurper Cephorus I. Her death is remembered in Glenpoint as the
day called Broken Diamonds. It is a day of silent prayer for the wisdom and
benevolence of the imperial family of Tamriel. |
| Frostfall 30th |
Emperor's Day |
Once the 30th of Frostfall, the Emperor's Birthday, was the most popular holiday of the
year. Great traveling carnivals entertained the masses, while the aristocracy
of this city enjoyed the annual Goblin Chase on horseback. Recently, these traditions
have fallen into neglect. It has been decades since there was a big carnival in (this city)
and longer still since some mayor of the this city sponsered a Goblin Chase. |
|
Sun's dusk 2nd |
? |
Summoning day of Boethiah for the Ebony Mail. |
| Suns Dusk 3rd |
Serpent's Dance |
The Serpents Dance in Satakalaam may or may not have begun as a serious religious holiday
dedicated to a snake god, but in this day, it is a reason for a great street festival. |
| Suns Dusk 8th |
Moon Festival |
On the 8th of Suns Dusk, the Bretons of Glenumbra Moors hold the Moon Festival, a joyous
holiday in honor of Secunda, goddess of the moon. Although the goddess has no active
worshippers, the traditional celebration has continued through the ages as a time of
feasting and merriment. |
| Suns Dusk 18th |
Hel Anseilak |
Hel Anseilak, which means "Communion with the Saints of the Sword" in Old Redguard is the
most serious of holy days for the people of Pothago. The ancient way of Hel Ansei is never
practiced by modern Redguards, but its rich heritage is remembered and honored on this day. |
| Sun's Dusk 20th |
Warriors Festival |
Today is the 20th of Sun's Dusk, the Warriors Festival in this city. Most all the local
warriors, spellswords, and rogues come to the equipment stores and blacksmiths where all
weapons are half price. Unfortunately, the low prices also tempt many an untrained boy to
buy his first sword and the normally quiet city streets ring with amateur skirmishes.
The mayor has pardoned most of these ruffians in the past, but has promised to be less
merciful this year. Summoning day of Mehrunes Dagon for the Mehrune's Razor. |
|
Evening Star 15th |
North Winds Prayer? |
Today is the 15th of Evening Star, a holiday reverently observed by the temples
as North Wind's Prayer. It is a thanksgiving to the Gods for a good harvest
and a mild winter. Some years, like this one, the harvest was not particularly
good and the winter unseasonally harsh in all provinces, but as the mayor is fond of saying,
"It could be much worse." The temples offer all their services blessing, curing,
healing for half the donation usually requested. |
| Evening Star 18th |
Baranth Do |
Baranth Do is celebrated on the 18th of Evening Star by the Redguards of the Alik'r Desert.
Its meaning is "Goodbye to the Beast of Last Year." Pageants featuring demonic
representations of the old year are popular, and revelry to honor the new year is everywhere. |
| Evening Star 20th |
Chil'a? |
Chil'a, the blessing of the new year in the barony of Kairou, is both a sacred day and a
festival. The archpriest and the baroness each consecrate the ashes of the old year in
solemn ceremony, then street parades, balls, and tournaments conclude the event. Summoning day
of Molag Bal for the Mace of Molag Bal. |
| Evening Star 25th |
Saturalia |
The New Life festival comes a few days early in Wayrest with Saturalia, traditionally held
on the 25th of Evening Star. Originally a holiday for a long forgotten god of debauchery,
it has become a time of gift giving, parties, and parading. Visitors are encouraged to
participate. |
| Evening Star 30th |
Old Life Festival |
On the last day of the year the Empire celebrates the holiday called Old Life.
Many go to the temples to reflect on their past. Some go for more than this,
for it is rumored that priests will as the last act of the year perform resurrections
on beloved friends and family members free of the usual charge. Worshippers know better
than to expect this philanthropy, but they arrive in a macabre procession with the recently
deceased nevertheless. When ale flows free in all the taverns in all the cities of Tamriel. |
