Beltane: Awakening
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Beltane: Awakening
Almost all secrets of the holiday from
Liv the Springborn
Liv the Springborn
Greetings! I am Liv the Springborn, the spirit of Beltane, here in my splendid mortal guise. Well… it's mostly splendid. If you only knew how much maintenance this fiery mane requires… But I digress –
let's get down to business.
let's get down to business.
I was sent to your world by the Alfar to teach you how to celebrate Beltane properly. Now, you might be wondering how the radiant ones and this holiday are connected. Well, they're the ones who created it in the first place!
The Alfar wanted people to celebrate the sun and life on this day. But, over time, the true meaning of the holiday has been forgotten. Some even
think of Beltane as nothing more than an excuse for hard drinking and even harder brawling. Now, don't get me wrong, a bit of ruckus can be fun, but Beltane deserves much more than that.
So, here are a few tips on how to celebrate so splendidly that
you'll remember it all year long.
The Alfar wanted people to celebrate the sun and life on this day. But, over time, the true meaning of the holiday has been forgotten. Some even
think of Beltane as nothing more than an excuse for hard drinking and even harder brawling. Now, don't get me wrong, a bit of ruckus can be fun, but Beltane deserves much more than that.
So, here are a few tips on how to celebrate so splendidly that
you'll remember it all year long.
The symbol of Beltane is fire, so be sure to light a bonfire! I bet your thoughts immediately went to roasting wild boar kebabs or grilling mushrooms, right? Splendid! Stock up on food, call your friends, and have a picnic. There's an old saying about Beltane: if an abundant feast adorns your table, gifts of fate
are sure to follow. And they don't, well, your hungry friends will thank you,
at least!
Another tradition is the maypole. Find a tall tree that doesn't have too many branches. A pine would be a splendid choice. If there aren't any pines around, don't despair – just find a sturdy wooden post. Top it with a wreath made of ribbons and daisies, and leave offerings to the Alfar and spirits underneath. *Whispers* Speaking of offerings – I'm personally quite partial to cheesy French fries. Just saying!
And since we're talking about treats, here's a nice little recipe: bake a big oat flour pie for Beltane, slice it into an odd number of pieces, and mark one slice with a bit of charcoal underneath. The person who gets that slice has to jump over the bonfire three times. If they're brave enough to do so, fortune will be on their side for the entire year.
are sure to follow. And they don't, well, your hungry friends will thank you,
at least!
Another tradition is the maypole. Find a tall tree that doesn't have too many branches. A pine would be a splendid choice. If there aren't any pines around, don't despair – just find a sturdy wooden post. Top it with a wreath made of ribbons and daisies, and leave offerings to the Alfar and spirits underneath. *Whispers* Speaking of offerings – I'm personally quite partial to cheesy French fries. Just saying!
And since we're talking about treats, here's a nice little recipe: bake a big oat flour pie for Beltane, slice it into an odd number of pieces, and mark one slice with a bit of charcoal underneath. The person who gets that slice has to jump over the bonfire three times. If they're brave enough to do so, fortune will be on their side for the entire year.
As for me, I'm planning to jump over bonfires to my heart's content and visit friends for breakfast, lunch, and dinner… There isn't really anything to keep you entertained in the spirit world, so I'll have fun among mortals instead. What's more, the Alfar have tasked me with bestowing gifts upon Jarls who do the best job of celebrating Beltane. What must you do to earn such gifts, you ask? Well, I've already dropped a hint, but don't worry – it'll all
be explained in due time.
And now, my dear Jarls, it's time for me to fade into the spring haze. But fear not – I shall return!
be explained in due time.
And now, my dear Jarls, it's time for me to fade into the spring haze. But fear not – I shall return!
Beltane is all about bonfires, maypoles, oatmeal pies, and other ways of having fun. And it also involves lots of contests and giveaways, of course!
Schedule of Beltane events
Celebrate with us from April 21 till May 11!
Receive prizes for writing comments to special celebratory posts on Facebook and Instagram. To get even more rewards, take part in contests, giveaways, and interactive events.
Receive prizes for writing comments to special celebratory posts on Facebook and Instagram. To get even more rewards, take part in contests, giveaways, and interactive events.
April, 22
April, 22
Quiz
Answer some questions about Beltane and receive gifts. If you read
the message from Liv the Springborn, you'll have an even better chance to win, but you'll have to use Google for some things anyway.
the message from Liv the Springborn, you'll have an even better chance to win, but you'll have to use Google for some things anyway.
April, 24
April, 24
A Trial From Liv the Springborn
Gather a team of clanmates, burn down a Town, place your own Towns around the burning one, and take a screenshot. Send us your "group shot around
the bonfire" in the comments under the post on Facebook or in the corresponding Discord channel.
the bonfire" in the comments under the post on Facebook or in the corresponding Discord channel.
April, 26
April, 26
Quiz
Take part in a live stream, answer some questions, and receive gifts. There
will be 10 questions, but more winners. If you read the message from
Liv the Springborn, you'll have a better chance of winning.
will be 10 questions, but more winners. If you read the message from
Liv the Springborn, you'll have a better chance of winning.
April, 27
April, 27
Quiz
Take part in a live stream, answer some questions, and receive gifts. To win, read the message from Liv the Springborn.
April, 28
April, 28
A Trial From Liv the Springborn
There'll be four pictures showing mazes that lead to different weapon types. We'll tell you which weapon you need to go to, and you'll need to tell us which maze you need to take to get there.
April, 30
April, 30
A Beltane Feast
Cook a dish to celebrate the holiday and add the title "Beltane: Awakening" to it. Take a photo of the dish with Vikings: War of Clans running on your device screen in the background and post the photo in the corresponding Discord channel.
May, 2
May, 4
May, 4
Quiz
Answer some questions about Beltane and receive gifts. There will be five questions, and one of them will be a special question.
May, 6
May, 6
Gifts From Liv the Springborn
Choose one of the boxes in the picture and write its number in the comments. We aren't going to tell you what's in the boxes — that's a surprise, after all!
May, 8
May, 8
A Secret Beltane Ritual
In this ancient, sacred ritual, you'll have to do your best to find out all
the details. Follow the news!
the details. Follow the news!
We'll be celebrating on these platforms, where you'll also find the contests and gifts
Join us!
Join us!
