The Harvest Close Festival was a holiday celebrated in the Dwendalian Empire and in Tal'Dorei on the 3rd of Fessuran[1].
Significance
Zadash
In the weeks and days leading up to the Harvest Close, strands of linen all of the colors of autumn affixed between street arches and lantern poles.[2]
Pre-Harvest Close Gala
A week ahead of the Harvest Close festival, the Silken Tarrace[3] held a Pre-Harvest Close Gala in Zadash. The Gala was a smaller and more formal occasion where the wealthy folk of the Tri-Spire could mingle and be merry.
The Tri-Spire was decorated to reflect the autumn and coming festivities. Bunches of flowers were affixed to the tops of lampposts, and additional streamers of bright reds, browns, and yellow-golds[4] were placed around a central courtyard[5] to replace the usual white silk banners.[6]
Pentamarket
Transformed for the festival, the Pentamarket was filled with large silk banners and streamer that flapped gently in the wind. In the colors of autumn, these banners seemed to dance to the music of the many small bands of bards, poets, and musicians that filled nearly every street intersection with cheer.
Among the many games of skill and chance that had been set up, conversation, laughter, and the chuckles of children was readily heard.
Wafting through on the autumn air, the smells of spices and incense washed over the festivities as various baked goods, cooked meat pies, and roasted vegetables were sold out of the food carts and ovens that lined the corners of the streets.[7]
Arm-Wrestling
On a large, central platform in the middle of the Pentamarket, a number of members of the Righteous Brand and Recruiter Leopold Wanstiker were gathered.[8]
Arm-Wrestling
- There was no entry fee.
- Entrants were allowed to duel against an opponent.
- The duel was won if the hand of the other player was on the table.
- The winner got to play against the finest solder, Gunther Prast.
Eagle Shot
In an alcove in a small park there were two Crownsguard manning the eagle shot. Within this alcove there were three archery targets that were slightly off from each other at different distances. They had a rack with different bows and a whole cache of arrows that were set to the side.[10]
Eagle Shot
- Entry fee was 1 Silver Piece.
- Entrants were allowed three (3) shots with a bow and arrow.
- If the arrow hits one of the three bullseyes, the game was won! Prices
- A pet rat could be won for the closest bullseye.
- A finely crafted wooden sword could be won for the middle bullseye.
- A haphazard, stitched doll of King Bertrand could be won for the furthest bullseye.
Candied Fruit Stand
This stand was occupied by an older woman with a big smile and rosy cheeks. She sold sweet fruit that had been coated in sugar. She sold candied apples that had a sticky syrup exterior and caramel apples for two copper each.[12]
King's Vault
A half-elven woman was running a game called King's Vault.[13]
King's Vault
- Entry fee is one (1) silver piece or one (1) gold piece.
- Entrants were allowed to guess one time.
- If the correct cup was chosen, the game was won!
- The winner got their coin plus one.
Titan's Grasp
There were four soldiers of the Righteous Brand on an elevated platform manning a game called Titan's Grasp.[15]
Titan's Grasp
- Entry fee was 5 Silver Pieces.
- Entrants were allowed one (1) swing of the metal bar.
- If the stone was tipped over, the game was won!
- The winner got the current pot.
Mead Stand
This stand was near the outskirts of one of the large arena structures which had seen no use for a while. The vendor was an older guy, with a curled and unkempt chin-beard that looked like part of it wasn’t growing on the right side. For a sliver piece he sold 3 kinds of mead, one tasty, one that would fuck you up, and one that had a little bit of A and a little bit of B.[17]
Tapestry Cart
This long and thin cart had many tapestries hung over the side on display. It was managed by three individuals. One was a half-elf man in his mid-30s with a bit of chin scruff and very short hair, who made some of the tapestries himself.[18]
Trebuchet
Two Crownsguards, one male and one female, were operating a game called Trebuchet. There was a line set up ten feet from an open wicker basket that was about a foot and a half wide. A small, thin carpet was placed behind the line.[19]
Trebuchet
- Entry fee is 5 copper Pieces.
- Entrants were allowed three (3) swings overhead with the sandbag.
- If the sandbag got in, the game was won!
- The winner got a fresh strawberry.
Victory Pit
See Victory Pit for the details of the Victory Pit competition.
References
- ↑ See 10x04 at 2:59:58. Also Confirmed by Tal'Dorei Campaign Guide.
- ↑ See 10x04 at 3:58:26.
- ↑ See 10x04 at 3:58:26.
- ↑ See 9x12 at 01:52:50. colors seen
- ↑ See 9x11 at 03:31:27. Harvest Decorations
- ↑ See 9x12 at 02:12:58. Bright Autumn colors
- ↑ See 10x05 at 0:28:49.
- ↑ See "Harvest Close" (2x17).[citation needed]
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