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NOVEMBER 28TH - DECEMBER 4TH . THE GRAND ANNIVERSARY OF NATURA

November 28th is a sacred date for all 13 sanctuaries of Natura since it marks the birth of the Elder Goddess : Wisteria , as well as it is the creation date of the thirteen sanctuaries . The thirteen sanctuaries hold a week-long event at the beginning of the 28th , all members deem the anniversary as their birthdate than the actual dates of their birth considering Natura is where they received a fresh new start . Two events are held each day , each event is held in one of the thirteen sanctuaries as the seven days seek to honor each one properly . While outsider guests aren’t required to attend through all 13 + 1 events , the Natura members will attend each and every single one to support each other .

November 28th: MORNING . The Zephyr Races ( Le Ciel ) ━ Held on the morning of the 28th , Laniaturian pilots from all over the world gather with their aircrafts to race for the golden wreath . The winner of the races will receive the blessing of both Atmos and Wisteria , the event normally ends with light rain . Guests and attendees are encouraged to bathe in the rains as it is blessed by Existence to bring luck and good health for the next year . The rains end by noon so guests can prepare for the upcoming ball .

EVENING . Ball of Concealment ( La Desolee ) ━ A grand masquerade ball celebrating the birthdate of Wisteria , the ball is held at 6pm of La Desolee , and guests normally spend the night in the Chateau le Tonnerre . A grand banquet will be held before the dances , All guests are required to wear masks . Within the masquerade , guests are encouraged to remain anonymous and connect with strangers with obscure backgrounds and lives , the guests will not refer to each other in the titles of their social status and must comply to equality in respect and position , there are no servants present , so you must serve yourself . This rule originates to Wisteria’s role as judge , it does not matter how high your status is or whether or not you are a God or a servant , because to her , all mortal riches and statuses do not matter once you’re being judged for your sins . Take it as a humbling experience . You will be treated well , but you will not receive special treatment .

November 29th: MORNING . The Circus of Delights ( Le Carnaval ) ━ This special circus is held within a vast airship containing rides , snacks and candy venues , and the grand stage where the performance will be held . The event contains with numerous acrobatic feats , aerial silks , animal taming , risk-filled daredevil tricks , and magical performances . A few guests would be selected to come on stage to assist with the show ( with a 10% chance of losing a limb ! ) . The circus show finishes with Confetti’s signature fireworks display .

EVENING . The Moon Lantern Festival ( La Mer ) ━ A small festival held by the piers of La Mer . On the evening where the moon is full and the tides are high , bioluminescent fish fester the shores of the oceans , allowing guests to view the dazzling display . The glowing , underwater sanctuary can be seen from the surface of the seas . At midnight , the lingering guests send a fleet of moonstone lanterns flowing across the sea to honor the Goddess Existence .

November 30th: MORNING . The Clocktower Exhibitions ( L’Energie ) ━ The Clock Tower Exhibitions of L’Energie is supposed to be the Laniaturian equivalent to the Crystal Palace Exhbitions . Laniaturian inventors and scholars gather from all over the world to display and / or sell their crafts and creations . Guests can peruse through the exhibits , test , and marvel the different laniaturian technology and machinery . The exhibitions tend to last throughout the entire week of the event .

EVENING . The Spirit Picnics ( L’Hopital ) ━ The vast rose fields of L’Hopital are open as picnic grounds . Large picnic blankets are scattered around the venue , baskets filled with food are prepared . The picnic meals are meant to be shared between family and friends while they admire the quiet evening surrounded by yellow roses and a star-filled sky . These grounds are visited by spirits who died of illnesses , Laniaturas tend to converse and dine with these spirits to cure them of their loneliness . It said that some of these spirits bring gifts and blessings in exchange for good company .

December 1st: MORNING . The Cave of Embers ( Le Zoo ) ━ The Cave of Embers is a test of courage of those who want a little taste of risk and adventure . Older participants ages 18 and above are allowed to enter the cave of embers and are allowed to come in groups of 5 maximum , it works as a some sort of perilous escape room where you deal with cavernous puzzles and perilous beasts and creatures . You are given a weapon of your choice and you trek through the dangerous caverns . Guests who enter experience a different layout of the map , so not every experience is similar . The quickest to escape the caverns by the end of the day receives a reward . Younger guests and cowards can choose to participate in the Sapphire Monarch Hunt , where Zooion will release a migrating flight of monarch butterflies , a rare sapphire butterfly hidden among them . Guests must search around the sanctuary forests for the sapphire butterfly to receive a reward .

EVENING . Heaven’s Waterfall ( La Serre ) ━ A water festival that signifies rebirth and rejuvenation , guests are free to roam around and swim in the numerous waterfall venues around La Serre . A swimming competition is held by the largest waterfalls of the sanctuary and invites the most daring of swimmers . It is said that whoever wins the competition is given the chance to communicate with the spirit a passed relative or loved one .

December 2nd: MORNING . The Gallery of Glory ( Le Musee ) ━ An art exhibit showcasing former relics and artworks crafted by late Laniaturian heroes and relaying the history of the Laniaturians and the late Ancient Heroes . This is the only time of the year where the relics of 4 out of 5 of the main ancient ones will be displayed . After the museum display , guests will be directed to an open area if they wish to participate in the paintball war . They will be equiped with paintball guns , paint ball colors of their preference , and safety gear . Any participants fully drenched in paint will be disqualified from the paint area , the last participant remaining at noon will be given an award .

EVENING . Symphonie D'étoiles ( L’Orchestre ) ━ The Symphony of Stars is an orchestral and musical event that takes place in the rooftop theater of L’Orchestre , it is a musical competition amongst different Laniaturas all over the world who get to perform instrumentals , songs , and bands . The members of L’Orchestre will judge the competition , and after the winners have been announced and awarded , the members of L’Orchestre will close the event by performing a mashup of songs and symphonies beneath a meteor shower . The final performance by L’Orchestre is said to grant healing properties for sickly mortals , this is in collaboration with L’Hopital .

December 3rd: MORNING . The Gilded Hunt ( La Foret ) ━ A treasure hunt inspired the Celare sanctuary of El Dorado . This competition is held in the vast forests of La Foret , visitors and guests are allowed in groups of give and given maps . They are encouraged to trek through vast forests and solve a number of puzzles to find a hidden cavern filled with gold . Whoever finds the cavern first gets to keep the treasure hidden within . Guests are normally encouraged to study and learn sun-related myths before participating .

EVENING . The System Planetarium ( La Constella ) ━ An event held at the temples of La Constella where one temples of the sanctuary will detatch from the main station and visit each planet of the solar system , giving guests the experience to view them up close . Guests can sightsee and stargaze during this four-hour cruise around space before it docks back to the main sanctum .

December 4th: MORNING . Parade Les Fleurs ( Le Jardin ) ━ A flower festival containing numerous game and food booths . As well as a float parade that will stroll through the streets of Le Jardin City , it is a flower float-making competition where Laniaturas compete for the most eye-striking display . The winner will be chosen by the Five Origo members of Jardin: Marigold , Myosotis , Magnolia , Rosered , and Jonquil . ( Rumors said that you receive extra points from Magnolia through chocolate bribery ) After the parade , a herd of Cerf Fleur will distribute flower crowns to the visitors .

EVENING . The Dances of Caltha ( Held in the Pavilion of Natura ) ━ The final event that marks the final day of Natura’s Anniversary , all guests are gathered in the grand Pavilion of Natura , the one location connecting the 13 sanctuaries as they hold the Traditional Laniaturian dances to honor the late Maria Caltha , the Great Magician . A shrine is created in honor of her , and the shrine serves as the foundation where the three circles of dance skills will dance around . The innermost circle will be the competitive circle , and whoever remains the last one standing will be granted one wish from the Gods . This holds the end of the festival , and the thirteen sanctuaries will be closed off from guests and visitors for three days to rest .

#( like it honors each sanctuary of natura & ends with them honoring maria caltha who inspired them to form it )#( LIKE SLAYYYYYY I WANNA GO THROUGH ALL OF THIS )#( BC EVERYTHING GOING ON HERE IS LIKE THE BEST WEEK FOR ME )#( EVEN THOUGH I'LL BE SUPER EXHAUSTED AFTER ALL THE FESTIVITIES )#( I FIND THE EMBER CAVE SO FUNNY-- SOME OF THE NATURA MEMBERS JUST RUN IN THERE TO SPEEDRUN BC THEY WANT THE REWARD )#( THEY'RE SO COMPETITIVE ITS FUNNY )#( reasons why you should live in Natura: events like this )#˗ˏˋ┊💐 &&. * 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍. ( 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀 )#˗ˏˋ┊💐 &&. * 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. ( 𝐋𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍 )#˗ˏˋ┊💐 &&. * 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 ( 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 & 𝐇𝐂𝐒 )#( &&. EXISTENCIA STUDIES )

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