#loz Farore

[skyward-floored]

I’m developing a whole winter holiday thing for a modern Hyrule (I’m using it for IAU at least) because I wanted a Christmas stand-in of some kind so I could have fun with that. I’m still working everything out, but here’s my basic ideas (and thanks to Tellie for letting me use her ancient hero idea!):

SO instead of just one day, there are four days of celebration called the goddesses festival. Each have different traditions, and the first day is always on the solstice.

For the first three, a special centerpiece is used. Families all have different ones, usually passed down by parents/grandparents, but they’re essentially fancy candleholders. They include a candle (sometimes multiple), a rounded base to hold water, and a spot to place greenery of some kind. These are symbolic of how the three goddesses are connected and how their powers intertwine in the world. It’s tradition for the women of the family to add to the centerpiece on the days necessary. The centerpiece is taken down at sunset on the fourth day, to symbolize the goddesses departure after creating the world.

The first day is Din’s day, day of power and fire. Many people host parties on this day, with lots of dancing and food. Games and sports are played, and bonfires are traditional as well. Lights are typically hung in and outside of the home as a symbol of Din’s fire, and a way to brighten the darkness of winter with the promise of coming light. The candle(s) of the centerpiece is lit on this day.

The second day is Nayru’s day, day of wisdom and water. This day is more subdued than Din’s, often spent in reflection and dwelling on the events of the past year. Music is played— often concerts are scheduled for this day— and people often go around the streets and sing to and with their neighbors. Some people choose to fast, though not many. The bottom of the centerpiece is filled with water on this day.

The third day is Farore’s day, day of courage and life. This day is also referred to as Hylia’s Eve, since the next day is Hylia’s day. People decorate their houses in greenery, often including an evergreen tree, and if the weather is good, kites are often flown, as an acknowledgement of Farore’s title of goddess of wind. Flags, banners, and ribbons are often also put up. A small wreath or some kind of plant is added around the centerpiece on this day.

- The biggest tradition of Farore’s Day is the legend that Farore’s first chosen, the Ancient Hero, flies across the world on his crimson bird and gives presents to children while they’re sleeping. He does this in memory of Hylia, as a gesture of his love for her and her love for her people.

The fourth and final day is Hylia’s day, the day of light. Presents are exchanged (supposedly delivered to the children by the Ancient Hero) and families gather together to celebrate Hylia’s love and her choice to become mortal to save her people from Demise. Traditions vary the most on this day, but family is the most significant thread. There’s often a large meal at some point, and at sunset the centerpiece is taken down.

Each of these days is especially significant to different cultures. Gorons and Gerudo put emphasis on Din’s Day, Zora put emphasis on Nayru’s Day, and Kokiri and other forest peoples put emphasis on Farore’s Day. Hylians put the most emphasis on Hylia’s Day, but celebrate the other three with equal gusto. Other places put specific emphasis on certain days, like Holodrum with Din’s Day for example. Specific traditions vary widely depending on geographic location and upbringing/heritage, but at a whole, the goddesses festival is the most widely celebrated holiday there is.

[emipon]

my piece for the @hyrulefashion zine! I had a lot of fun going out of my comfort zone with this, especially thinking up the descriptions 💁‍♀️💃

leftover sales are open now until nov 15 so grab a copy here if you’d like to get one before it’s too late!!

[shishuri]

Zelda talking to the goddesses is like Hylia talking to her moms.

Golden goddesses: Hylia dear, can you kick out the embodiment of void in the basement.

[beesandhoney1219]

The fact in Minish Cap Four casually gives the three goddesses a house is just

He’s casually friends and talks to the goddesses and the other Links stand there like 🧍

[lucifeena]

Power, Wisdom, and Courage

[asofspades]

Happy 23rd Anniversary to Oracle of Ages and Oracle if Seasons!!!!

I almost didn't finish this on time but here it is

[drowinginaseaoftears]

I'm slowly getting the hang of digital art. Especially light & shadow and Gaussian blur.

[quiirrel]

Cooking with my boys

[ezlo974]

[traveleroffarawayplaces]

Link, *trying to get Din to calm down*: "Okay, okay, chill!"

Din: "I INVENTED CHILL!"

Nayru, rolling eyes:"No, I invented chill. You are literally the opposite of chill."

Din:"Remind me which of us is the Oracle of Seasons again?"

Nayru: "You're a fire goddess who wanted to play around how to add more heat without overbaking people, so you invented summer with the other seasons as a compromise. I'm a water goddess and goddess of law. Deep waters come in cold. Justice is served cold. I invented chill, ya flamebrain."

Farore: *Just sits back and eats popcorn*

Hylia just walking in: What the-?

[evilghostwizard]

Din, Nayru and Farore

(Comms open! DM me for info)

[stag-exorcist]

The four dragons have encircled Hyrule in their majesty for a millennium

[elstreem]

Farore, the Oracle of Secrets (and tiny Moosh). I used to not like her design, or well, not like her as much as I did Din and Nayru, but it's very charming to me now.

Haven't replayed either Oracle games yet on the NSO, I should do that soon.

[aria-journey]

Farore Nayru Din

My godesses versions hehe ! I'm gonna do Hylia !

(A little off topic comic with them will be out)

[asofspades]

The Oracle of Ages/Seasons piece is coming along, but I'm a bit stressed because there's still like 8 characters left to colour and I still have to do the logos

I think think it's looking good so far

[hyde-nseek]

Linktober Day 9. Deity

Nayru's my favorite.