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Quiet Night

This is observed all over Hell, but the "center" is Altivara and the Ward.

History

What Quiet Night Commemorates

  1. Lucifer’s Fall (Historical Event)
Not magical—just a major societal turning point.

  His fall marks:

The beginning of Hell’s structured dominions
The establishment of core laws and stability
The creation of the Sinner population
It’s both a tragedy and a foundation myth.

 
  2. The Arrival of the First Sinners
Sinners, especially those who died in horrific or abnormal ways, are honored as:

  Victims of the world above
People whose deaths inspired reforms or awareness
Individuals who remind demons of the fragility of existence

Execution

Type: Solemn, reflective, civic
Mood: low volume, respectful, communal

People place:
A single flame in windows
Rows of candles in public squares
Lanterns near memorial sites
Represents hope, remembrance, and Lucifer’s “light” that shaped Hell.

People quietly share:
Stories of Sinners they know or their own stories
Accounts of tragedies that led to societal change
Reflections on how to prevent similar injustices
This is encouraging critical thinking, accountability, and empathy.

Cultural meaning...

  For Demons
A day to remember that even the powerful can fall
A reminder of why their structured society exists
A check against arrogance or political infighting

  For Sinners
One of the few days where they are openly honored and humanized
Their suffering is recognized as part of Hell’s collective history
Gives them a sense of dignity and place in Hell’s culture

Observance

1. Society-Wide Silence
  For one hour , there are:
No broadcasts
No vehicles
No music
Minimal speech in public spaces
Lights dimmed in public spaces

  This silence symbolizes:
Lucifer’s descent
The quiet that follows catastrophe
Respect for the lives cut short

  2. The Reading of Names

  Communities read the names of:
Sinners who have died during the past cycle
Sinners who perished in unusual, gruesome, or unjust ways
Historically important Sinners whose experiences shaped demon society

  This is a grounded, civic ritual—more like a memorial wall reading than anything mystical.

  3. A Simple, Shared Meal

  Families and groups eat:

  A plain, humble dish that varies by region
Often cold or minimally prepared foods

  Symbolizes:

  Mourning
Equality—rich demons eating the same as the poor
A reminder of old hardship and early days of Hell’s founding

  4. Candle or Flame Displays

  Not magical—just symbolic light.

When silence ends, the first broadcast from Lucifer is a calm, universal message: “Remember. Reflect. Continue.”

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