An important point to consider is that although this is "A" Year Story, it neither fully encompasses or is "THE" definitive Year Story. As understanding grows and changes over time, so will these tales. Please note that the dates for the changeovers have some minor differences from standard holiday calendars. This is due to the fact that all these holidays start at dusk and are calculated a little differently.
Tales of the Year
| Dec21 Yule |
Apr17 May1 Beltane May17 June3 June20 Midsummer July4 July19 Aug2 Lammas |
Aug19 Sept5 Sept22 Mabon Oct6 Oct19 Nov2 Samhain Nov18 Dec5 |
Dec21 Yule
Hadin Droupen approaches Gruag Fullfyllan . "My paths lead to dissolution and rebirth, yet I can not reach their end." "Why would you want to?" She replied. "I have seen too much and known too much, I cannot any longer be a true guide." "I am becoming too remote, I must renew!" "Then I shall dissolve you to your essence and make you anew." "Is there pain?" "Yes, unlearning is as painful as learning; as re-birth is as painful as birth." "Yet there is joy, too"; Gruag says, "Come to me!"
Jan4
Gruag Fullfyllan consults with Lokin Showen . "I find pleasure in what I do, yet I see there is more than I can renew." "Truth", he responds. "There is that which must be destroyed, so that new seeds may sprout, instead of the rebirth of the old." "Must I leave nothing?" "Only a level ground." "It is hard," she said, "To bring an end, without knowing a new beginning." "How can I do this?" "Simple," he replies, "Change is MY strength."
Jan19
Lokin Showen comes to Gruag Droupen . "Everything I touch seems to collapse on me!", he pouts. "Every plan, my best tricks, all go awry." "Well, then Change, O Changer!" Gruag replies. "I'm afraid to try; can-you-help-me?" he finished in a rush. "Ah, that is rich, indeed," Gruag chortles, "The Changer needs help to change himself!" Lokin sulks, "Will you just DO it!?" Gruag smiles, then nods.
Feb2 Imbolc
Gruag Droupen stops Lokin Fullfyllan . "My time is done, my task is nearly complete, all that remains is for me to turn my power upon my self and fade into oblivion." Lokin is aghast at this speech. Who will he have as a butt for his tricks? Thinking fast, he says, "Well, I will miss you." "May I watch and maybe learn while you do this thing?" Gruag acquiesces. As Gruag openly calls her power, Lokin covertly calls his own. "Rot!" cries Gruag. "Change!" cries Lokin. And, as their powers mingle, something new is born.Feb17
Lokin Fullfyllan seeks Ariana Showen . "Young One, your changes appear to be all in one direction." "It is called Growth", she replied. "It seems easy enough, do you think I can do it?" "Only by Growing yourself," she warns. "Help me, I must try this!" he declares.Mar4
"Changer," Ariana Showen calls, "I need your aid, where are you?" Lokin Droupen arrives-behind her, of course. "At your elbow, my dear, what aid do you require of me?" "I need to flower to my full potential." "I think not." he responds. "What!?" "You are already doing things I have difficulty doing, why should I help you?" "So you get help on your next transition!" she retorts. "Well, that DOES put different face on things; I'll do it."Mar20 Ostara
Lokin Droupen seeks Ariana Fullfyllan . "I've decided this growth thing isn't as much fun as I thought it would be. So, I need your help to return to my earlier, carefree self." "I cannot help you in this," Ariana replies. "My power is for growth, I cannot un-grow you any more than I could put the sprout back in the seed." "Can't you do SOMETHING?" Lokin sulks. "I can help you grow past this stage." she offers. "Well, it's not much, but it's better than nothing." he pouts. "Oh, I think you'll find it a lot better than nothing!" She smiles.Apr3
Ariana Fullfyllan seeks out Janir Showen . "The world blossoms anew, yet I sense something missing." she says. "In the world or in yourself?" Janir asks. Ariana replies,"I think.. in both. Can you help?" Janir smiles, "Oh, yes. Come with me and I will show you how." "This will change me, won't it?" she asks. "True, but after the blossom, comes the bee. Let increase come from growth."Apr17
Janir Showen plays hide-and-seek with Ariana Droupen as lovers often do. When suddenly, he halts; "Lady, I am torn, I have my time with you and my Wild Time." Yet, as the seasons turn, I find the choice between them harder to make." Ariana approaches him smiling, and kissing him says; "I can help you make that choice." "Come."May1 Beltane
Ariana Droupen holds her Lover close. "I enjoy being your lover, yet part of me yearns for more." "What more do you seek?", Janir responds. "I seek a committed bond, and more, I seek to express the fruit of our union.", Ariana answers. "This will change you beyond recall.", Janir cautions. "But if it is what you truly seek, I shall aid you out of Love." "It is my desire", Ariana says. "So be it.", he replies.May17
Janir Fullfyllan returns to Rheya Showen . "I gaze at you and am happy, yet.." "Yet, what?", prompts Rheya. "I feel there is more to seek, more to explore; there is the Wild that calls me." "You are restless, then." she responds. "Yes, I believe I am." "I must answer this call, tho I would not willingly leave you alone." "Then you must find what you seek. Go, with my blessing."June3
Rheya Showen grows restless as her Time approaches. She seeks out Janir Droupen , "Our children will soon be here." "True", replies Janir, "Things are changing." "I will need your aid for this change," she answered. "Delivery unassisted is not my idea of fun." "Uh, you want me to.." "Yes! Help me." "Oh. Certainly, with all my power!"June20 Midsummer
Weary of the pointlessness of overbreeding; Janir Droupen approaches Rheya and asks Her advice. "There is but one path that leads forward from where you stand; that of growth." "Aid me to bring forth this growth", He asks. "I shall aid; YOU shall grow", She replied. "Thy task is done; now comes the Father Time."July4
Drained by Her generous outpouring of Life, Rheya Fullfyllan turns to Frelor Showen for support and aid in raising their children. He sees that She is passing Her most fruitful phase and feels sorrow for Her declining fertility. Gladly, He gives His aid and attempts to ease Her fading strength.July19
Frelor Showen finds that he is being drawn from the periphery by his growing responsibilities. Rheya Droupen calls forth his full maturity so that he may fulfill his destiny as Father to the Tribe.Aug2 Lammas
Rheya Droupen approaches Frelor Fullfyllan. "My fecundity is spent, I cling to my children, yet they still leave me." "What am I to do when they are all gone?" "Seek out your children's children and nurture them." replies Frelor. "The time for harvest is here, show them how to cull and preserve, for now is the time of the Crone."Aug19
Frelor Fullfyllan consults with Morriwen Showen about that which troubles him. "I guide and protect the Children, but I have not the heart to judge or discipline them. And sometimes there is the need." Morriwen says; "You have seen the need; with my aid you can fulfill it. But not as you are." "It is needful, so I will change."Sept5
Morriwen Showen approaches Frelor Droupen. "The time for weeding is past, the fields are ripe with grain and the forest filled with herbs." "What would you?" asked Frelor. "I would Harvest," she replied. "Yes, it is time, I will aid this transition." he answered.Sept22 Mabon
Frelor Droupen reluctantly goes to Morriwen Fullfyllan for advice. "I can't understand it." "Things aren't flourishing; even though I direct them myself." "Despite my control, it all slips away from me." Morriwen answers, "Old Fool, let it slip." "Guide it onto new paths, but let go first!" Frelor replies "I can't as I am." Morriwen snaps, "So, We'll CHANGE what you are."Oct6
Morriwen Fullfyllan seeks Hadin Showen . "The children learn the immediate, practical lessons; but they ignore wisdom of less obvious utility." "I fear they will forget what they don't use." Hadin replies, "Then you must remember for them all that may be useful." "All?" she whispers. "The task is hard, but it is your next turn in the Dance."Oct19
Hadin Showen approaches Morriwen Droupen . "I take pride in my task, yet I feel I have not reached my peak." "You haven't." replies Morriwen. "I need your aid to go further." Hadin responds. "It will change you," she warns . "All progress requires change," says he. "Ah, the beginnings of wisdom!" she laughs.Nov2 Samhain
Morriwen Droupen comes to Hadin Fullfyllan . "I am full to bursting of knowledge, wisdom and memories." "It is a burden I can no longer carry." "What would you do?" Hadin asks. "Give up some." she said. "You cannot pick and choose, they are all linked." "To give up some you must give up all." he replied. "So be it, give me aid, for I am too weary to continue."Nov18
Hadin Fullfyllan comes to Gruag Showen for advice. "Not all endings lead to continued growth for the individual; some lead to decline." "And..?", replied Gruag. "I am unfamiliar with these paths, can you guide me?" "Of course," she responded, "But it will alter YOU as well." "So be it." "What must be, must be!"Dec5
Gruag Showen faces Hadin Droupen . "I burn away the dross til all that's left is pure essence, yet I feel incomplete." "What of the ash?" He asked. "Ash, What ash!?" "Why, the ash from the dross you burned." "I see, til the ash is refined to usefulness; I will not be done." she nodded. "Can you guide me in this?" "I just did." "I meant, can you aid the transition?" she snapped. "Certainly."And back to Yule, again.
