In the Gloria Empire, January was known as New Life Month, and the first day of New Life Month was the festival celebrating the new year, known as the New Life Festival.
On that day, all taverns in the Empire would follow Gloria tradition and offer ale, Thorn Wine, and various other cheap liquors at half price.
After the New Life Festival came the fourteen-day Prayers to the North Wind, lasting until the fifteenth day of the month.
During this time, all citizens of the Empire would pray to God of the North Wind Kalashtar, hoping for a bountiful harvest in the coming year.
During this period, the major Professional Academies would also begin a fifteen-day holiday.
According to Gloria tradition, the academies would be decorated throughout with beautiful Silver Leaf Rose garlands, as well as floating Light Orbs that radiated multicolored halos.
The instructors would not teach during this period, and the students were permitted to return home briefly to visit their families.
Those who chose to remain at the academy could also freely enjoy the abundant and delicious holiday-exclusive dishes during this wonderful time.
At this moment, after informing the academy, Anvis finally returned to Moonrise Fortress in Carlas Province after a long absence.
"Brother! Welcome back! May the North Wind bless your steps!"
A girl in a magnificent pale blue dress layered with ruffles ran to his side, her light golden hair glittering and her delicate, fair features as exquisite as a doll's. She greeted him warmly.
"It has been a long time, dear Fi. May your path lead toward the light—"
Breathing in Moonrise Fortress's familiar crisp, cold air, Anvis wore a gentle smile and gave the little girl who had run over to welcome him an affectionate hug.
"Welcome home, Anvis—"
Behind the girl, Duke