Saturday 15th August9am - Nemoralia Ritual @ Diana's shrine in TranstiberimThis month's festivals begin with a ritual for Diana & Trivia (Hecate, to you Greeks) honouring these Goddesses of the wild and the darkness. Please join us in celebrating the wild side of life, the natural world, and the mysteries of existence!
Location: ROMA Transtiberim sim
11am - Nemoralia Treasure HuntDiana and Trivia have scattered treasure across ROMA for Their faithful worshippers to find! Come join us in seeking to discover the hidden bounty! The hunt will take place across 3 sims: ROMA, ROMA Subura, and ROMA Transtiberim. Finding yourself in need of a few Linden? Perhaps the Goddesses will provide! Come hunt with us and fill your purses!
Location: ROMA sim
1pm - Dianic Ritual for the Amazons @ Subura TempleA ritual especially for the Amazons of our Legion, to affirm and connect with their Patron Goddess, Diana - but all are welcome! Come support the Amazons and celebrate with them as they are blessed by Their Goddess!
Location: ROMA Subura sim
3pm - Vinalia Rustica Wine CelebrationThe ancient Vinalia Rustica was a celebration of the grape and the fruits of the Earth - during this festival, the alcoholic consumption was intense and Roman women were supervised and given less alcoholic drinks to prevent them from public drunkness. But never fear - ROMA never waters down it's drinks! So drink and dance with us as we praise the gifts of the grape!
Location: ROMA Transtiberim sim
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Sunday 16th August9am - Vulcanalia Ritual @ the Volcano in ROMAOur second day of festivals begins with a ritual to honour Vulcan, the God of the Forge, and asking His blessing on all our crafts. Since He was also the God of Volcanos and fire, we will celebrate His blessings and protection after the rite with a dip in the Lake of Fire!
Location: ROMA sim
9:30am - Vulcan's Pool Party @ the Volcano in ROMAAre you brave enough to take a swim in Vulcan's personal pool? Then dive into our lava lake and give new meaning to the term "taking a hot bath"! There will be food, wine, and good company as we splash about in our "heated pool" and celebrate the last warm days of summer.
Location: ROMA sim
12pm - Vulcanalia Smithcraft Workshop in SuburaOur very own mastersmith Enamabala Towradgi will be giving a class on swordsmithing in SL in honour of the Master of Smiths, Vulcan. Come learn how the Romans crafted their weapons and create your own blades under Enama's expert tutoring. All are welcome, regardless of building skill-level!
Location: ROMA Subura sim
3pm - The Fires in the Night Grand Feast in TranstiberimOur festivals wind down with the Grand Feast in honour of Diana, Trivia, and Vulcan - come dance with us in Diana's Grove, beneath the light of Her silvery moon and the flames of Vulcan's Forge! There will be music & dancing, as well as trivia by our own Mickey James (with monetary prizes for the winners)!
Location: ROMA Transtiberim sim