The Dragon Festival Returns

As many of you may recall, a series of demonic attacks nearly ruined last year?s Dragon Festival. Luckily, the valiant acts of countless heroes destroyed the dark source of these attacks and relative peace and tranquility was restored to Shing Jea.

In commemoration of the epic struggle that took place during last year?s Dragon Festival, Emperor Kisu has called for an authentic reproduction of the event, and has proclaimed that this year?s festival shall commemorate the endurance and strength of the entire Canthan empire.

Actors from across the land have been hired to portray the vile demons who desecrated the sacred lands of Shing Jea last year. The emperor has proclaimed this re-enactment shall be as authentic as possible, so the actors have even been trained to fight in the same manner as the wicked beasts! As these are method actors, participants should expect no mercy during the dramatic recreations.

Along with these re-enactments, other, more positive festival activities will also return, which should delight many festival goers. The Shing Jea Boardwalk, Dragon Arena, Dragon Nest, and Rollerbeetle Races will all run during the entire course of the event, giving citizens a chance to test their luck and skill. The Dragon Nest, Dragon Arena, and Rollerbeetle Races will all grant victory tokens, which can then be redeemed for a special prize: the Demon Mask.

A number of small treats can also be purchased for gold or obtained as festival prizes during the event. Festival prizes can be obtained by exchanging 25 festival tickets, and may contain a bottle of rice wine, a red bean cake, 5 victory tokens, 1,000 gold, or, if you are most unfortunate, nothing at all.

The celebration begins Friday and will continue throughout the weekend. I hope to see you there!