This article Leads us up to exactly 1 year after Julius and Adriana Valarian moved to Sisak. Next Article the Actual Adventure Starts
Klarmont 1st 1,000 AC
Today was the Traladaran “Day of the Straw Men” A celebration where people write their sins, or things that they regret from the last year on a piece of parchment, wrap it in the middle of a doll made of straw, and set it ablaze to start fresh.
Adriana, convinced me to join the ceremony. I felt silly, but I did join.
Klarmont 17th 1,000 AC
Our purple star returned last night. I named it Adrianastar after my beloved.
Klarmont 27th 1,000 AC
Alvis was caught sleeping on the job. Half the swine went missing. He swears that he was hexed or cursed. One pig carcass was found nearby.
Klarmont 28th 1,000 AC
Tonight was the Night of Fire Celebration. Everyone was more on alert than normal during this festival. I was even asked to guard the children during their Annual treasure hunt.
Let me explain this obscure tradition. During the day, the adults take “treasures” and hide them in the nearby forest. These treasures traditionally were actual riches, but in this village, they are Silver Crona, in trees or under bushes, and other obscure locations. There is also one “Hoard” which was a chest of sweet treats and toys. The children need to hunt around to find these things during the night. Traditionally the village would hide things in the nearby forest to promote the adventurous spirit of youth, this year nobody was leaving the village due to the missing animals, and the fear they feel. As I said, they were so scared, that Boris asked me stand guard with a few of the men to keep the children safe in the village during the festivities. I did this in hopes of being accepted more.
Pictures Credits:
The Children Picture is from: https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g264/medieval-halloween-costumes/
I chose this one specifically because you cannot see the children’s faces.
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