Elven Holidays
From Atlantic Roleplay Wiki
Title: Elven Holidays
Author: Isilmea
Elven holidays
Yenearsira - Winter Solstice, the Elven new year. A day of rebirth.
Sheelala - A day of games and practical jokes celebrated in early spring.
Ehtele'mele - Vernal equinox. A week of romance and song.
Faradome - Summer Solstice. A celebration of the battle between Corellon and Gruumsh One-Eye.
A night of orc hunting.
Yavieba - Autumnal equinox. A week of reflection and a time to remember those who have left this world.
Most important decisions and judgments are made during this week.
Favorite Elven Wines
Saerloonian Glowfire-pale wine, luminous, taste reminiscent of pears.
Saerloonian Topaz-yellow amber wine w/ nutty quality and bold fruit overtones.
Mead-sweet wine of fermented honey.
Elverquisst- a ruby-colored liquor magically distilled from sunshine and rare summer fruits. Utterly
smooth, the liquor is nonetheless flecked with gold and has an iridescence of both color and flavor. It is highly prized at all times, but in the autumn rituals it is savored as if it is the gift of one final, perfect summer day.
Evermead-THE elven mead, imported from evermeet. The one to which all others are compared and found wanting
Clarry-table wine blend sweetened w/ honey and spices.
Arabellan Dry-fine red wine, very dry woodsy overtones and a slight berry taste.
Berdruskan Dark-heavy sweet and burning, almost black, HIGH alcohol content.
Morimatra-a spiced wine favored by the Drow.
Other Items Of Interest
Kholiast-elven card game consisting of a 1000 card deck, dice and a very difficult method of counting points. A high elf favorite.
Shalaquin-long necked elven instrument, plucked or strummed string tension is controlled by a ratcheting wheel.