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The Lords (and Ladies) of the cause

The Spirits of Celebration is a union of all aspects of celebratory life. Each spirit manifests itself at a time when people are most joyous. At one time these spirits were considered to be demigods, however they never required followers or invitations. It is rumored to bring good luck to a party if a spirit of celebration is to appear.

Their Purpose

The Spirits of Celebration watch over various ceremonies and styles of party, their intended purpose is to make sure that the celebration goes as *they* have planned it. In some instances these spirits can be more of a nuisance to party planners' designs, but on the whole they have good intentions.

Appearances

For the most part, spirits will reflect their reason for appearing, for instance a spirit of tricksters will appear as a harlequin, carrying an assortment of jester's items, a spirit of spring will appear as a fertile woman, a spirit of autumn might appear as an old man. These spirits are often accompanied by "allied" spirits, or spirits that share their reason for manifesting. For instance, during the month of April, the Spirit of Spring, might be accompanied by the Spirit of Tricksters for the duration of April the first (Jester's Holiday) because these two share the day, April for Spring and that particular holiday for the Trickster.

Determining Which Spirits will arrive

Spirits of Celebration often have three guidelines about them, a manifestation period, an aspect, and a symbol. As well as an accompanying prayer for a bit of extra help.

The manifestation period is when the spirit is likely to appear, usually given in the span of a month, or a particular time of day, or even as a location, or during a time when certain conditions apply.

The aspect is what the spirit is representative of, during celebrations that cover one or more of these aspects a spirit is allowed to appear, these can be generally vague (such as spring), or horribly specific (such as when a person is standing on one foot, on a tight rope more than fifty feet in the air, at three o'clock in the afternoon). The aspect and manifestation period often over lap, and is different between spirits.

The symbol is usually an item or ideal that would attract the spirit's attention, such as a firework being launched or a lover's first kiss. These can also be as specific as need be. However the spirit's appearance to these callings is only limited to the duration of the event and no longer.

The prayer is often a simple little chant, asking for additional help, (most relevant to the Catholic Prayers to Saints), as these spirits are set to watch over certain instances.

For instance: Zanni Arlecchio, the spirit of tricksters and masquerades, will only appear during his manifestation period (Oct 1-31), during events that pertain to him (such as Apr 1, Samhain, and Carnival Tuesday), events that are going to pertain to his aspects and symbols (such as Jul 4, Masquerade balls, etc.), and to prayers issued.

The Originals

(Listed in alphabetical order with manifestation periods, aspects, and prime holidays)

Enje Jige- The Month of January; Beginners, Newborns; Resolution Eve and Day (Dec 31-Jan 1)

Zanni Arlecchino- The Month of October; Tricksters, Masquerades; Jester's Holiday (1st Week of April) and Samhain (Oct 31)

The Younger Spirits

Fussen Feathers- The month of April; Chickens, Merriment; Jester's Holiday (week of April 1st). Very newly added to this collection of Spirits, as of A.R. 207. Still quite naive and hopeful, and oblivious of Zanni's place over the same holiday.

(More To Be Added)