The Festival of Thankful Givings 

"Come! Come to our grand Pyramid of Eittitica!"
"Thankful are we, for our bond with Elysium, and our partnership lasting in the days to come!"
"We hold this festival for you! We welcome our friends into our homes to share our culture."
"We begin on the ninth day of the calendar's First Seed. The gate opens then." 
"Our Aelkos shall welcome you all inside himself!"

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This event will be held over the course of 3 ooc days with each day's main activity beginning at 4pm, eastern standard time.
The schedule is as follows :
 

- Friday, July 1st

When the gate is opened at 4pm est, there will be a grand tour of Eittitica led by Aelkos Ri'Keidha.
Festival goers will be led around the many locations of the Pyramid and learn about each one.
Once the tour has ended, some of these locations will be hosting local Kharajyr inhabitants, running smaller activity relevant to that location.
( This also marks the beginning of the festival in total, meaning that visitors may now come to interact at the pyramid even if there is no activity currently running )

- Saturday, July 2nd

There will be a hunting activity, very important in Kharajyr culture.
This will begin with a religious service. A priest of Metztli will lead the Kha and festival goers in a prayer to bless the hunt that is to come.
Afterwords, the Kharajyr will lead one or two groups out into the wilderness to track down their prey.
( Be prepared for crp! )
 

- Sunday, July 3rd

There will be a game of Tlachtli, the sacred cultural ball game of the Kharajyr.

Ri'Keidha will explain the rules of the game and act as the match's referee.
A team of three to six players will step forward from both the Elysian and the Eittitican side. 
These two teams will play against each other, with the winners receiving a special prize!

After feasting in the Pyramid's Tavern to celebrate, the festivities will officially come to an end.
Although activities will only be happening at certain times, it is encouraged that members of both cultures come to interact whenever they are able.
Furthermore, although the invitation is specifically meant for Elysium, members of other nations are welcome to attend!

As it is told, a small band of Kharajyr fled from the east of Almaris during the 6th decade of the Second Age. The incessant warring between Men and Dwarves had rendered these lands chaotic and treacherous. In response, these Kharajyr chose to abandon their homes within Urguani territory and venture out into the heart of Almaris. Their last remaining elder was charged to guide his kin during their journey. This was the Leparda known then as Xote'Keidha. He and the rest of the self-made refugees spent the following months following the moon's path across the sky. They hoped its spirit would lead them in their search of a more peaceful existence.
 

In the land of Elysium, sheltered beneath the dense forest canopy, sat an ancient ruin. It was a pyramid of unknown origin, choked by foliage and crumbling with indeterminate age. It had laid dormant and hidden before its discovery by the Kharajyr band. The refugees noted the inherent defensibility of the great structure and admired its isolated location. Thus, it was decided  that this place would serve them as their new home. Years were spent building upon the platforms and repairing the stonework as they saw fit. By the time that any other had learned of their existence there, the ancient pyramid had been transformed into a small, functional settlement. The settlers had also renamed this place Eittitica after the old Kharahatla word for “trio”. Keidha, who still led these Kharajyr, would also take this word as his surname. He had become Ri'Keidha Eittitica, First Aelkos of the Pyramid.

However, it seemed peace was not to last in the west either. The bloodthirsty horde of Krugmar could no longer stand to be idle and broke their treaty of peace by launching a surprise incursion into Elysium. Keidha, who had always preferred neutrality in any conflict, was spotted traveling close to the Elysian capital by these invaders. Believing him to be an Elysian citizen, the Orcs captured him as a prisoner of war. His incarceration proved to be short-lived, however, as the few Kharajyr living under Orcish rule allowed his escape after being endeared to him. Witnessing the cruelty of Krugmar firsthand was enough to reinforce what harsh opinion was already held by the Aelkos of Eittitica. So, in the 74th year of the Second Age, when an Elysian delegation approached to make first contact with the Pyramid and petition for their cooperation, Ri'Keidha Eittitica did not hesitate to pledge support for the cause. He believed aiding any resistance against Orcish aggression would be necessary to ensure future prosperity for his people. 

The two cultures fought side by side throughout the next four years of warfare. Despite the small settlement's support making little difference in the conflict, a solid bond was formed between Elysian and Eittitican. The Pyramid even stood as a fortified refuge to shelter the unfortunate souls fleeing the pillaging of the Elysian capital. Each of these events culminated finally in the meeting taking place on the 4th of Malin's Welcome, during the 78th year of the Second Age. An oath was spoken on this day atop the apex of the Pyramid of Eittitica. With this, the Kharajyr had joined with Elysium, becoming their vassal officially.