First Light

First Light is a CR holiday, primarily celebrated in Osugboan cities. It is a celebration of the new calendar year, where companies or influential individuals sponsor parties and galas.

About:

First Light is celebrated on the last day of the calendar year, past midnight, and into the first day of the new calendar year. It is celebrated fairly widely across Quelmar, but the largest celebrations are in Osugbo, with the most famous in Newfaire. It is celebrated with a night of partying, with large elaborate galas. Corportations, companies, or wealthy individuals will sponsor these galas, typically reserving large buildings, manors, or event spaces around the cities. They are filled with food, alcohol, and live entertainment. At some of the more prominent parties, people of importance, such as celebrities or government officials will make appearances or speeches. Attendees typically wear nice formal wear, prioritizing shine and sparkle. During the night, normally around midnight, everyone gathers outside to witness ‘First Light’ - an Aurora Borealis like phenomenon that lights up the sky. It’s often followed by fireworks, noisemakers, and other celebratory instruments.

History:

The ocular aberrations were first observed in early CR era, and was later scientifically explained as a result of the Fracturing of the Weave. The resulting magic manifests once a year when the remnants between the planes are the thinnest, resulting in the arcane energies manifesting in the visual borealis in the sky. Most people interested it as a symbol of rebirth, and going into the New Year as a ‘new person’ with different goals and motivations to work towards.