Festivals of SheyKhala

Now that Serpent Heart is up, my attention turns back to final revisions for Sand of Bone.

Celebrations—when, how, and why—are fantastic worldbuilding tools that can give depth to a culture, move the plot, and reveal character. The longevity of the celebrations, and how the celebrations have evolved over the years, inform us of the culture’s values. Whether characters partake in, shun, or are indifferent to the festivals tells us how well characters are integrated into the larger culture.

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