The Banishing Festival

Description

In the city of New Lyndfell, the only things Sunyoung and Daehyun have in common are the fact that they're different and they're from the same city. Being Sensitives, sometimes they can feel or see things others can't. No one knows why some people are different. Except, that's not entirely true. The Elders have a secret, the land is under a geas, and the Banishing Festival has a purpose far greater than most realize. Unfortunately, Daehyun and Sunyoung share the ignorance of the general populous and have no idea of what their destiny actually holds.

Foreword

The city of New Lyndfell was formed after the partial destruction of Lyndfell. It is a prosperous city with the highest concentration of Sensitives in residence. They celebrate the Banishing Festival every year to commemorate their successful flight from the ruined city where nearly half of it vanished in an instant, along with a large number of the population. However, every five years, the Festival takes on a special importance.

In the year 534 NF (New Founding), Lyndfell was partially destroyed and New Lyndfell was founded.

In the year 535 NF, the Banishing Festival began to give thanks for their survival and continued prosperity.

In the year 539 NF, terrible natural disasters shook the lands, threatening to eradicate the new town and tear the surrounding area apart. Unexpectedly, Sensitives were the answer.

 

It is the year 764 NF and a new Banishing Festival is coming up.

 

This is for the Fantastic Fantasy Writing Contest (July Mini-Contest).

 

As a side note, it's meant to be an opener to a much larger world. The mini-contest only allows for 3 chapters or less, but maybe I'll be able to continue this into the larger contest. Idea? haha

Either way, thank you for looking this far and I hope you enjoy it!

*PS - I'm a bit rusty so I apologize if it takes me a bit to brush off the cobwebs.

 

The stunning poster and background were done by DibidisMyNameIsMinho at La Rose Graphics.

Author's Thoughts
Amalya
Woohoo! We now have a poster! <3
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-Tigress- #1
Whooohoo, pretty new poster!!!
-Tigress- #2
Whooohoo, pretty new poster!!!
-Tigress- #3
Chapter 3: WHYYYYYYYYY gosh that was a hard place to end this haha. Very good job of depicting the festival and whatnot though I'm still so curious as to WHAT it celebrates: the tidbit with the Elders only made it worse and now am practically dying to know what is going on.
I loved the way that Daehyun and Sunyoung, while they aren't familiar, do know one another-ish. Or know of, I should say. I also liked the inclusion of Amber because as you know I like the Daehyun+Amber pairing a lot and that gave me a glimmer of it haha. The elders were well chosen, and the inclusion of Seungho made me smile a lot because, well, it's Seungho! So great job casting!
When I wrote out this prompt, I knew it could really be only one of two things: either the author would take it in a short, speculative spin and have an ending to a simlpe short story, OR they would use it as a launching pad into a longer story. As such, I actually meant for the possibility because it can be a launching pad into a story made for said contest haha. And each month will try to have a similar launching pad prompt so as to jumpstart people into creating their world. I can see that you've taken the second option and really LAUNCHED us into a new world and new ideas, dangers, thrills, and curiosities that just leave me dying to know more!
Very well done!
-Tigress- #4
Chapter 2: HMMM and it grows curiouser and curiouser. I was confused at first over how he could so easily forget what he had been pondering but then you explained it, and it made so much sense to me. I'm inlcined to agree with daehyun's line of thought here, that the name can't have come from the banishment of magic alone and the claw must be from something more... well, more important to the title.
I really like how different you've made the two characters and how well they are written. I also like the lottery system: it reminds me of HG of course but the ability to buy out and the idea that of course, only the unfortunate are chosen for this 'honor' is unique and also saddening. His mother's reaction in the kitchen was palpable and his little brother just adds salt to the wound: I've got to know what happens next!
-Tigress- #5
Chapter 1: Hmmmm this is certainly an intriguing opener! The setting is really well described and it really sparked my curiousity too, especially as you spoke of the desolated half-city and the Citadel itself.
Sunyoung seeing things in the air when she doesn't usually: now that is an interesting twist! It's a clever way to begin this foray, with a new addition that unnerves even the horse. This is really fascinating!
The etchings, OH how I sih they had been described more but I know that you didn't because well, the characters couldn't see them! That did not keep me from being oh so curious though. Also, as you described the Citadel itself, I tuly had the image spark in my mind and that is always a fun feeling. On to the next!
DuchessRhea #6
Chapter 3: Wow, this was a fascinating read. I'm looking forward to the world you build with the continuation!
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