A festival of magic, love, fortune and healing
Dens decorated in flowers, horns and brand new furs, blossoms casting the southern lands in dandelion fluff and petals, Skjoldrheim welcomes others to come and celebrate Midsummer (Sólsticeblót).
While occupants of the island usually clean away the old and bring in the new to their dens during Midsummer's Eve, this celebration is typically used to ward off evil spirits, to heal the soul, wish for good health, and to bring good fortune.
Decorating the land around the festivities is a key aspect of this festival, so picking flowers and other various plants is recommended, as this is believed to promote good health and fertility, just as bathing in the springs, hot or cold, is said to hold additional healing powers.
Another fun activity is to cast love spells!
While occupants of the island usually clean away the old and bring in the new to their dens during Midsummer's Eve, this celebration is typically used to ward off evil spirits, to heal the soul, wish for good health, and to bring good fortune.
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Decorating the land around the festivities is a key aspect of this festival, so picking flowers and other various plants is recommended, as this is believed to promote good health and fertility, just as bathing in the springs, hot or cold, is said to hold additional healing powers.
Participants are encouraged to be as loud as they want (this wards off evil), to bathe in the natural springs, and to eat fermented fruits, all the while singing and dancing the festivities away to the ballads of the night.
Another fun activity is to cast love spells!
On the night of Midsummer's eve, simply place seven flowers where the intended sleeps to conjure dreams of one's future love.
Perhaps you would like to see into your future too, so you might be tempted to visit the streams at midnight to catch a glimpse of your intended in the water's reflection.
Perhaps you would like to see into your future too, so you might be tempted to visit the streams at midnight to catch a glimpse of your intended in the water's reflection.
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During the day, a variety of foods will be available to feast on. A couple of prized boar and fresh fish are the primary meats, while wild carrots and other various summer fruits and veg are available to snack on for those less inclined to the carnivorous diet.
As the evening winds down, you may be tempted to sit back and watch the fireflies, read the stars, or perhaps you wish to continue dancing to your heart's content. The world is your oyster.
As the evening winds down, you may be tempted to sit back and watch the fireflies, read the stars, or perhaps you wish to continue dancing to your heart's content. The world is your oyster.
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All allies and loners are welcome to join.
You are allowed to join the festival on Midsummer's eve, stay overnight for the next day's festivities, and finally leave the next day, making this a 2-3 day event. Longer stays are allowed if you would like, but this needs to be discussed with me prior.
(Due to take place 27-29th June)
You are allowed to join the festival on Midsummer's eve, stay overnight for the next day's festivities, and finally leave the next day, making this a 2-3 day event. Longer stays are allowed if you would like, but this needs to be discussed with me prior.
(Due to take place 27-29th June)
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Feel free to post any threads that are open for the public below, and I'll chuck them here!
Open threads for everyone:
"May your dreams speak truth"
Tyr casts a love spell, he thinks he smort and wont get caught
(midsummer's eve)
Tyr casts a love spell, he thinks he smort and wont get caught
(midsummer's eve)
