Deep in the mountains, in the far northern hemisphere of the planet, sits the capitol city of Eshan. Its cool summer days are long and full of life. On the day of the Summer Solstice the sun never sets; its light lingers in the air and creates a dusky twilight. Time seems to stand still around you. The force is heavy in the misty air.
The people of Eshan celebrate this auspicious night with a festival.
All are invited.
Over two decades ago the planet found itself victim to a nasty invasion. Orbital bombardments and underground attacks left the city's architecture shattered. Survival meant rebuilding from the underground up. The city now bares an entirely new face.
Instead of erasing the horrors that had occurred, the scars of that day were turned into something beautiful. Lakes and ponds now dot the landscape. The horrid craters from the invasion were turned into a source of food and tranquility.
The most noteworthy body of water is the lake that surrounds the palace. It is the spot of the orbital bombardment. The water from the lake flows into channels that entwine with the palace and the city roads. Likewise, a new mountain range encases the city like a basin. One day it will be a border that will prevent further expansion, but that level of prosperity is a distant dream.
Echani appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. Those values have not been sacrificed in the slow rebuilding of this city. Eshan remains to be a shadow of its former glory, but it does not prevent the community from enjoying the new beginning they have created.
In fact, the past makes this day taste even sweeter.
Instead of erasing the horrors that had occurred, the scars of that day were turned into something beautiful. Lakes and ponds now dot the landscape. The horrid craters from the invasion were turned into a source of food and tranquility.
The most noteworthy body of water is the lake that surrounds the palace. It is the spot of the orbital bombardment. The water from the lake flows into channels that entwine with the palace and the city roads. Likewise, a new mountain range encases the city like a basin. One day it will be a border that will prevent further expansion, but that level of prosperity is a distant dream.
Echani appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. Those values have not been sacrificed in the slow rebuilding of this city. Eshan remains to be a shadow of its former glory, but it does not prevent the community from enjoying the new beginning they have created.
In fact, the past makes this day taste even sweeter.
At dusk they send lanterns up to the sky. They believe the illusion of stars will help the lost night find its way back to them.
You will find many vendors selling a pair of charms on the street. Each set is unique, but each pair is identical and meant to be shared between two people. If both parties are wearing them, and are alive, they will be slightly warm. If the charms touch they will flair briefly, like colliding stars finally finding their way home.
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The force is heavy in the air tonight. Enjoy a private moment with a friend or perhaps a lover . Turn left to reach the Palace gardens. Turn right to find yourself staring at the calm expansion of the lake. This was the spot of the Orbital Bombardment that destroyed the city.
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Let's raise a glass to that.
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