A Sigismundic Fast

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The Haeseni Countryside

 

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For only so long can soup kitchens and herbal remedies protect the people of Hanseti-Ruska from this frigid fate brought unto us by evils unknown. It is in this time, more than ever before, that we must be resilient and look to our Lord above for answers. It is certain that this storm was not brought about through the all-powerful will of God, but instead by a far darker force. Thus, we must seek to return ourselves closer to His image. 

 

So, in conjunction with the Royal Esrova Court, a fast shall be issued for the following months. Often did the Exalted, to whom we ought to look to for guidance in all areas of life, fast and live in solitude - commonly prior to a great revelation. 

 

As we grow ever closer to our five hundredth year anniversary since Sigismund’s revelation, it is ever important that we return to humility and strip away the fineries and luxuries so common in Haeseni life today. 

 

I ask you, good people of Valdev, do not forget from where you came for then you shall lose sight of where you are going.

 

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T I M E T A B L E

 

The fast of Sigismund’s revelation shall take place between the months of [[OCTOBER 13 - OCTOBER 17]], though there stands still two major events that will happen in the midst of the four month long fast. Throughout the fast all are encouraged to participate, children aged sixteen and younger are advised to break their fast only at night as the conditions of the blizzard may be too severe for children alongside the fast. 

 

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Mass 

[October 13] | 3pm EST

Hosted by Patriarch Josef, the citizens of Valdev are called to convene on this the first day of our most holy fast in the Everardian Basilica so that we may begin this fast where it ought to end - in prayer alongside our brothers and sisters in faith. 

 

A Pilgrimage

[October 16] | 4pm EST

Led by Priestess Vivienne of the West, the people of Valdev shall set off from the front gates of the city on an humble pilgrimage. As it is the midst of a fast, all that shall be available to those who choose to partake in this pilgrimage is warmed bone broth and wine. 

 

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Coinciding with the beginning of the 500the anniversary of Sigismund’s revelation festivities, the conclusion of this fast shall be the feast of St. Juliya where, finally, the people of Haense may break their fasts holier and closer to God than they were at its beginning.  

 

 

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Her Reverence, Mother Vivienne of the West

 

Her Royal Majesty, AMAYA OF VENZIA, 

Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, et cetera