To Those Above

[radio]

The nations are in preparation for a march upon the Maw. And one thing, no matter where you hail from, is required for success.
 
Faith.
 
Those in touch with the Pantheon above, priests and priestess preparing festivals to ensure the ones above watch upon their children below. The blessing of the Pantheon touching upon the soul of each and every faithful, providing them its protection.
 

 
  
And the first to host the festival is Dal'Thala. Led by Daralis, who marches from nation to nation, ensuring they all have what is necessary to have their own.
 
Around the growing runeoak, candles are set, a calling of the Faith to come. The final pieces to the march upon Sin.
 
 
FESTIVAL DAL'THALA
FRIDAY, 7/14
6 PM EST

[PopTheater]

The Church of Aspera sends a message, loud and clear, for all of Aphros to hear. Criers would cry, flyers would fly. Any who dwell within the Holy State and any interested in its faith; any still who might come from afar. All would hear the words of Pontifice Bell A. Montelione.

"So long ago now, were the days now called Ragnarok. The darkest nights for many of our lifetimes, yet those cruel and heartless scum who bear us ill will... seek to heighten that standard. Humanity has decided to fight back. Humanity has since Ragnarok, found its footing in many ways. We have remained strong, even when the skies above were darker than the blackest mire.

Ad Astra per Aspera; from the mud do we rise to the stars. How ironic, then, that it be the Church of Aspera which rose to such heights in this time. How beautiful. For we were dragged into the mud, but we rose to become stronger than ever before. These days, our faith is strong. In Athelios' name do we of Aphros live and breathe.

Now that mankind marches upon this great evil, I ask that you lend me your ears. The Church of Aspera will aid to this endeavor the one way it feasibly can. By lending that faith in Athelios, to the betterment of man. We ask that you sit with us, and pray. Pray together, with all your faith and all your heart. All your very soul. And lend your faith to the forces of man. In the battle against humanity's greatest nemesis, this is one step anyone can take.

And gods above, if anyone tries to interrupt this with cackles and grand speeches I will throw them out the door myself. You know who you are.

A festival is to be held in Aphros, at the Church of Aspera. A joint sermon, and prayer. A celebration of all mankind's victories to date, yet also an invigorating rally for all of those victories still to come. Any and all are welcome, no matter who they are, what their faith to the Pantheon, or whence they came. Presuming, of course, they would be allowed in Aphros in the first place!

They will be expected only of one thing. To pray their heart out, in their own words.
Friday, 7/14/23 6PM EST
Coords: 487, 808

[Gunner]

In the North, in the city of Dawnstone, another voice calls out for the faithful to gather as well. The Titan of the West summons those of the Shattered Flock and any that may be wandering in the west to come and mourn the fallen. 

While many have reason for jubilation and revelry, we come in the memory of those who we have lost. We stand as a bulwark not because it is the easy thing to do, but because it is waht those who came before us fought, bled and died for. In their memory we come togethe, to honor both their sacrifices in the likeness of The Father, but to also renew our fervor and confidence. 

We have faced loss. And we rise once again in defiance. 

We have faced destruction. And we have rebuilt out of spite. 

We have looked at Hel in it's ugly Maw, and we spat in their faces even in defeat. 

Each time we fall we rise stronger. And in the name of the fallen we shall do it again. 

So come, let us praise their memory. Let us remind ourselves of what and who we fight for. And let us all finally take that moment to greive, as I know I'm not the only one who has held that feeling back since the loss of New Dexia. 

And when its all over... Let us sharpen our blades and ready our spells. To do what must be done in the name of The Shattered and those who have fallen. 

Praise Be...

A festival will be held in Dawnstone outside of the Keep. It is urged that the faithful of Amier and those of the West who have experienced loss in the most recent conflicts come to mourn and celebrate the memory of the fallen as the masses ready themselves once more for conflict. 

Friday, 7/14/23 6/7PM EST
Coords: 317, 933

(aiming for 6, but depending on ooc scheduling it may have to be held at 7. Announcements will be made in game to clarify around the time.)

[Lemonbird]

Activity rises in the burgeoning town of Audhild, faithful Bards of the part eagerly spreading the word in the streets of the Mestran city and others amidst preparations for a gathering of prayer in the open-aired square of the town. They carry with them a song of faith and the words of Scintillate Ariels Kasca.

We stand now at a precipice. Many times in the history of Meranthe have these moments come; moments that define our future as not only a people, but a land as a whole.

Moments that have the eyes of more than just the world, but those so far beyond and above us.

Tonight, there will be gatherings of those faithful to our virtuous patrons. To show them the fervor of their children; to show them that we are worthy inheritors of the land they've left to us. We will and must preserve it with all of our beings. With body, with magic, and as the world gathers today, with faith.

We will do our part, in this and the wars to come, as we always have and always will.

There would be little to inspire us in a world so devoid of Their colors, after all.

A festival will occur in the central square of Audhild. Though the city and its faithful are known to venerate Mestra and the focus can be presumed to be around such, the invitation is welcome to any and all of the concerted faiths. Rumors make their way around the city regarding exactly which of the Iridescent Light will be performing the ceremony, or even when, given the Commander's apparent absence following this announcement, and that the High Scintillate may instead perform the honor. The whimsical lack of strict punctuality does seem very Mestran.

Friday, 7/14/23, 6 (Possibly 10???) PM EST
Coords: 240, 630

(Okay, bit of a quick OOC note regarding the time. Neither of us are particularly available at 6 PM EST so Hemera is going to attempt to be available for the planned time or ASAP after and, failing that, I will do it ASAP after work, which will be ~10PM EST. Stay tuned to in-game announcements, apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding!)