Festival of the Setting Sun

The people of Vahlaasas worship the sun goddess Vahliimi, a creator deity that brings live, warmth and protection. Many celebrations throughout the year focus on the motions of the celestial body; its position on the deep blue sky is used to mark the beginning of new seasons, oftentimes celebrated with festivities. One such festival is the Festival of the Setting Sun, which signals the end of summer and ushers in a bountiful autumn.

After the Harvest Week ends, the Vahlsh party for many days and nights (the rites call for at least "three days of dancing and eating", but in reality the festival can last up to an entire week). During these days, people cook pies and cakes and share food among each other. Every night, in the outskirts of each village, workers gather and light up large campfires and spend hours and hours dancing and drinking together. These gatherings last until long past midnight, fighting the empty darkness with their hearts set ablaze. The Festival of the Setting Sun serves as a reminder that there is power to be found among your peers, your family and your community; it is also one of the last celebrations the Vahlsh will enjoy before the cold and bitter winds of winter arrive.