Celebration for the Poison Feast has begun!
As the fall draws ever nearer and the days become ever shorter, the people of Vesi prepare for the over century old tradition of partaking in the 'poison feast' of old. Between 1850-1869 the country erupted into minor civil wars between both peasants, dukedoms, and all manners of men. During this period, one famous account among the peasantry was the supposed Poison Feast held by a noble. Upon realizing his war of conquest would not sustain his treasury, he called for a temporary peace with his former enemies. As a show of his good will, he released various captives as well as sending gold in envoy's to help mend any wounds the war had caused the various families and peasants of his opposing lord. Pressured by the citizenry all while tempted to see the nature of his good will first hand, former enemies joined the noble as friends as they partook in a feast. Unknown to them, however, was the wine poisoned with a paralysis. The men who he had invited unto his home were forced to watch the very food they came to eat rot away as their own bodies withered and died; unable to move an inch and barely able to breathe.
While the historical accuracy of the accounts has long since been dismissed, the cultural impact had enormous ramifications for these chilling months. In the 1900's families began inviting guests to dinner 'reenacting' the spectacle. While not actually poisoned, the honored guests would feign paralysis and request to be fed by their hosts in an act of generosity. Following dinner the guests would partake in various exchanges of treats and 'wealth' to show their gratitude before returning home and preparing a feast for their former hosts as well.
At the beginning of October, the crown itself will hold a mock feast ceremoniously with the Prime Minister; of which Prime Minister Hung has been very vocal about attending following previous years events.
