Literature
Wars of the Heart (Chapter 8)
Anthem didn’t celebrate many festivals. Almost all patrons were locals and very few from outside the city ever came, what with how dangerous the roads were.
The Festival of Blooms was a time-honored tradition. Ever since the town was first built, the founders would pay tribute to the land for their bounty, a safe home, fertile soil. Every spring, the festival celebrated life, rebirth, renewal. The square was decorated with all manner of flowers and other flora, some naturally grown, some assisted with magic. Stalls opened up with games that had prizes to be won and food that was made specifically for that time of year alone. Contests were held, from eating contests to tests of strength and battle prowess. Hunters would have friendly tournaments in one-on-one or two-on-two matches, and winners would be awarded a trophy and bragging rights for an entire year. And at the end of it all, a bonfire was lit at night, and people would dance and sing and tell stories. All of it was in tribute
