Nimmireth begins when the first morel mushrooms appear on the Isles. These mushrooms are used as symbols of the season and are often included in decorations, gifts, and meals. The holiday centers on the idea of new life and growth, both in nature and in the lives of the people.

This is a holiday for celebrating children and the transition into adulthood. Sweets are made and handed out to young ones, and playful games are encouraged for both children and adults. Communities host coming-of-age ceremonies for those ready to be recognized as adults. In order to be accepted, others must speak on how the young person has helped their community and cared for the land without being asked. In response, the youth expresses gratitude and shares how they will continue that care as an adult. If accepted, the community responds with a formal "We welcome you," and places a mushroom crown on their head.

Rejection is technically possible, but extremely rare. It is more often used jokingly by parents to encourage good behavior from teens. Those who receive mushroom crowns are celebrated with gifts from their families and neighbors. Young children often create paper mushroom crowns of their own, insisting they too are now grown and deserving of extra treats. Families with infants decorate cradles and slings with mushrooms and flowers, treating babies as springtime blessings who will someday earn a crown of their own.

Colors and Plants

• Pastels
• Morels
• Light green twigs
• Columbines
• New Jersey Tea
• Foxglove
• Spring Beauty

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Arda marks the beginning of the Great Trade Meets, when nomadic groups and merchants gather to share goods, stories, and food. These events often last for several days and involve music, dance, and large communal meals. Because of its link to trade, Arda is associated with the sharing of teas and herbs, especially custom blends given as gifts.

Tea leaves are carved into decorations, and many create unique blends using the plants and ingredients they've collected while traveling. These gifts often come with stories about where the ingredients came from or what the past year was like. Arda is a time for reconnecting with others, reflecting on the journey of the last season, and preparing for the one ahead.

At the end of the festival, it is tradition to gather and clean the area, collecting any natural waste into a small offering circle. The circle is then burned in a shared bonfire. The burn site often grows mushrooms the following year, which are considered a blessing and a reminder of the land’s ongoing cycle.

Colors and Plants

• Bright Colors
• Berry Laden branches
• Flowering Herbs: Thyme, Basil...
• Decorative Tea Bundles

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Faelivrin is a season of reflection. It honors the elderly, the ancestors, and the guidance that comes from the past. It takes place during the peak of mushroom growth and the return of the Mysts. The reappearance of the fog is seen as a signal that the ancestors are watching, and that the land is shifting into a time of rest.

Families prepare large meals featuring mushrooms and seasonal produce, often gathered together in decorated spaces with photos of loved ones who have passed. It is traditional to invite elders to share stories in the evening, but the day before is set aside for helping them with difficult tasks—like repairing tents, preserving food, or gathering wood. This assistance allows elders to accept help without being singled out or made to feel like they are no longer contributing.

Decorations include autumn leaves, squash, and other fall harvest plants. Families may also set out offerings for those who have passed, including favorite foods or personal objects.

Colors and Plants

• Orange
• Red
• Yellow
• Fall Leaves
• Squash
• Mushrooms
• Dried herbs and corn husks

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Lumeanar takes place during the longest night of the year and is connected to the cold, barren north. The holiday draws from stories of the White Plateau and the spirit of the Frostfire Forest, which is said to descend and cover the land in darkness. In response, communities create light and warmth to push back against the cold.

Bioluminescent mushrooms are harvested or grown in preparation for the season, used to light up homes, gathering spaces, and even trees. These glowing mushrooms remind people that life still exists even in the darkest, coldest parts of the Isles. People visit family and friends, exchange wrapped gifts, and build fires to stay warm. The wrapping of gifts is symbolic of the way the long night covers and hides the land’s bounty.

Decorations during Lumeanar are bright and cheerful. Winter berries are used to decorate trees and homes, chosen to mimic the colors and liveliness of Arda in the middle of winter. While the story behind Lumeanar is darker than the other holidays, the celebration itself is joyful. Many say it is their favorite because it brings light, community, and comfort during the grey season.

Colors and Plants

• Red
• Green
• Blues, whites, and silvers like snow
• Winter berries
• Evergreens
• Bioluminescent mushrooms

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