Festival of War and Heroes

Time: Annual, 2nd Day of Resplendent Fire.

Location: [Realm-wide].

Host: Immaculate Order

Invitations: [see below]

Theme and Activity: This festival celebrates the god Tachi-kun, Central God of War, and of Exalted Warfare, giving him thanks for doing his duty in watching over the battles of the Dragonblooded and the continued security of the Blessed Isle. Tachi-kun himself appears during the festival, at the Temple of War in the Imperial City. There, he publicly lauds the martial deeds of the Dynasty and shares a toast of Celestial wine with the year’s greatest hero. He offers another toast to the Empress as the greatest Exalted hero of all time. He selects the finest daiklave, goremaul or other artifact weapon crafted that year, and shares a third glass of wine with its creator. Sharing a toast with Tachi-kun earns a martial hero or craftsman great fame (and invitations to exclusive social events).

History:

767 – Tachi-kun continues to offer his toast to the Empress.

766 - Tachi-kun continues to offer his toast to the Empress.

765 – With many increasingly believing that the Empress may have perished or suffered some other calamity, Tachi-kun’s toasts are watched closely. He continues to offer his toast to the Empress.

764 – Despite the absence of the Empress, Tachi-kun still offers her a toast.