Kirkuyey
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Kirkuyey
Symbol of Kirkuyey
| Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| # of Month | 9th of year |
| Days | 30 |
| Symbol | The Mouth |
| Follows | Tamiz |
| Precedes | Kazan |
Kirkuyey is the ninth month of the year on the Otan calendar and marks the final month of the Otan summer. While Kirkuyey goes by different names in different languages, the same 30 day period is recognized throughout Otan.
Kirkuyey features the warmest weather in of the Otan year and the weather is typically put to good use. Both religious and secular observances tend to involve an outdoor setting, from fairs to games to outdoor theater.
Kirkuyey Symbols[edit]
The following symbols are representational of the month of Kirkuyey.
- The Mouth - Although this symbol looks perhaps more like a boot, it represents the sound that comes out from within. The mouth is a symbol that simultaneously represents socializing, eating, drinking, storytelling, repentance and romance. Naturally, there are many observances throughout Otan to celebrate these various aspects of the human experience.
- Emeralds - The emerald is a green gemstone often associated with the month of Kirkuyey. Persons born or betrothed in this month will, if the fates allow, often adorn themselves with an emerald. Wearing emeralds in the month of Kirkuyey is said to bring good luck.
Kirkuyey Observances[edit]
The following observances take place on the month of Kirkuyey.
- Festival of Emeralds - This festival takes place at Emerald City in the Gemstone District or the League of Dweorgen Miners. The festival takes place the entire week of Ekanapta (2nd week) in Kirkuyey. Among other festivities, Dweorgen miners will display and trade the finest emeralds yielded from their mines over the previous year.
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