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ɪʀᴏɴᴡᴏᴏᴅ ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ ᴇsʜᴀɪ ([personal profile] ironwood) wrote in [community profile] tushanshu_logs2015-02-21 01:16 am

[EVENT] Bonfire Night

Characters: ALL!
Date: February 21st
Location: Various.
Situation: It’s cold. Time to cuddle up and make bonfires for the warmth.
Warnings/Rating: Add warnings as needed.

As night falls the city’s lights take something of a unique turn. Instead of being lit by millions of paper lanterns, Keeliai is tonight lit by the flames and warmth of dozens if not hundreds of fires. Some of them are small, not much more than warming hearths in a barrel on a street, but others encompass squares and boulevards.

The fire lighting procession winds through the city’s streets, beginning at the first bonfire in Fire Sector. By the time full night has arrived, that procession is a snake illuminated by dozens of torches, parting from the main parade to light smaller fires in smaller streets. It ends, finally, in Central, in the Courtyard of Public Opinion, whose bonfire is second only to the initiating one in Fire Sector.

In some areas an exchange of goods arises, mostly in terms of woollens and other warm clothes and blankets. Though food is considered a public resource on this occasion, bartering small knickknacks, songs, stories and even other woollen items is not uncommon an exchange.

Meals are shared among kedan and Foreigners, commoners and emissaries--primarily stews, soups and other foods easily baked in the coals of the fires. Everyone brings food, and what isn’t contributed to the pot is nevertheless shared around after preparation. Although some bonfires are markedly wealthier than others, food and shelter is spread around to make sure everyone is safe and warm. No one goes cold and alone on this night.



LINKS
Fire Sector (main bonfire) | Water Sector | Metal Sector | Earth Sector | Wood Sector | Central Keeliai


OOC Notes
The five Bresilykian emissary NPC can be found moving from Sector to Sector and partaking in the various traditions of each, and so can be engaged anywhere, while the Keeliai NPCs generally are staying in their respective areas as detailed below. Please put the name of the NPC you're requesting in the subject line of your tag if you want to interact with them. Thank you!
raavashing: (huh: turned around)

[personal profile] raavashing 2015-02-22 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"They should have fish," he answered in agreement with a sigh. "Even if it's cooked, it'll be better for him than spicy food. How long ago did you feed him? If it hasn't been that long, we should probably wait until he gets the gas out of him."
lordhotman: ([search] walking and talking)

[personal profile] lordhotman 2015-02-22 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Will dragons eat fish?" He wasn't so sure about that. A thought then strikes him. "Sokka will know where all the meat is."

Because really, that guy is the king of meat.

"It hasn't been long. We ate after the bonfire was lit."
raavashing: if you know, please tell me so I can credit (smile: no oh oh)

[personal profile] raavashing 2015-02-22 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure, it's still meat," Wan said with a shrug. Then he nodded a the comment about Sokka. The guy did like his meat. "Then we don't have to go there just yet. We can wait a little while. I'm going to fly these back to camp so they don't get damaged."

Wan stood up, carefully holding his new shoes and socks against his chest, "If you aren't here when I get back, I'll meet up with you in the Water Sector with Aang and Katara, okay?"
lordhotman: ([search] walking and talking)

[personal profile] lordhotman 2015-02-22 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Zuko stood up with him and nodded as Wan held the items to his chest as if they were glass.

"All right. I'll see you later."

Chances were that Zuko probably would head in that direction soon.