Starfall Festival

Starfall season is a special time; a time one month per year when Ember’s orbit grazes the inner edge of the asteroid belt, creating brilliant displays of meteor showers and similar celestial delights. Tehmos, with its thin atmosphere, is the prime location for viewing these phenomenons, and also the place where the largest and most exciting celebrations occur. Although this event's origins are rooted in ancient Tsukimi traditions, modern celebrations invite all species and beings to take part in this cheerful observance.

Tsukimi packs, large and small alike, gather around the Twilight Plateau of northern Temos. This expansive area is perfect for large gatherings, yet inhospitable enough to be far from any brightly lit settlements, making it good for star watching. The packs dwell and conduct feasts and celebrations on the lower levels, then fly to the top of the plateau each night to watch the dazzling meteor showers and possible aurora. The faceplates of Tsukimi who've passed since last Starfall are collected through the year, and displayed proudly around festival bonfires so that their spirits may be sent off with the stars. 

Festival encampments are put up all around the plateau, full of games, perfmormances and more. Glowing airwhales are hired to ferry foreign festivalgoers to the plateau in glittering floating gondolas, and little shops pop up with all manor of festival attire, mementos, and Tehmosian collectables. 

Elder tsukimi, clad in brightly colored costumes, furs, and other decor, roam the campgrounds, giving gifts and candies to everyone they see.