The skies above Drybone were a bright blue, a few clouds breaking up the ocean above. People welcomed one another and newcomers with a warmth akin to the events of the day until the bells began to ring.
Jancis Milburga waves a hand bell in the air, ringing cheerfully. "Welcome Pilgrims! Welcome!"
Chachanji rushes in, panting a bit. "M-made it..." Mina quirks a brow, but  then fall silent, her attention shifting. Bexy gives a faint smile. She pivots on her heel, to rest against the wall. "I.. Oversee relief operations on various parts of Eorzea, from my company. Such work is enj--- Hm?" Her ears flick, attention turned to the voice. Y'uraq lets out a whistle. "Damn... quite a crowd."
"Today we come together, from all corners of the land, in celebration of Azeyma!"
"On such a day, as the leaves change to reflect the brilliant colors of the sun, we are reminded by the changes we have had to make in our lives. As we learn and discover, we ask questions. We seek the truth around us, to be trusted, and to be sought after ourselves."
"From tribe to tribe, city to city, and friend to friend, we all strive to not simply know things, but act on it. Think about those who have come with you this day. What has brought you here. Who you protect and why you do."
Chachanji casts a brief, worried glance Flower's way, but then turns his full attentions back to Jancis as she speaks.
"To what has driven you. What you hunt for be it food, knowledge, support, or courage for your kin. As we start the last trek through these plains, let your thoughts reach to the sun for why you are here."
Aiswynd nods his head a bit as he listens to Jancis, a rolled up parchment sticking out of one of his pouches. Jancis raises her hand once more, signaling the start of the pilgrimage!
"If you tell the truth, you do not have to remember anything."
"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting."
"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting."
"Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim."
"The sun is new each day."
"Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it is not going away."
"Remember even though the outside world might be raining, if you keep on smiling the sun will soon show its face and smile back at you."
Chachanji exclaims as he walks, "Yay sun!"
"Careful here Pilgrims" The pilgrims continued past the Amalj'aa, as they looked on quietly.
"When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome."
"The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is."
"Doubt is the incentive to truth and inquiry leads the way."
"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you."
Jancis beams and beckons everyone to gather close. The stone was shining in a multitude of colors from the sky. Bottles of wine were left along with a pile of fans. Though the area had been prepared, weeds popped up along the canyon cliff. Blankets and umbrellas were set up by those who brought them as everyone settled down. Jancis bows to a band that comes, taking up the corner by the stone. Patting the drums a few times, they start up with a festive melody.
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"To start, with this music. And as the sun shines high in the sky for us now. I would ask everyone to put your hands up and wave to the sun. That we can soak in its warmth and feel inspiration for our celebration!" Jancis starts, waving her arm in the sky. "For what rain may come upon the land, we will keep this sunshine."
"I like th' sun... so this should be a good pilly grammage!"
The sun became shy, clouds gathering around its warm glow as a light sprinkle of rain started. Regardless, the group was in good spirits, waving their hands, and the celebration to the Warden began!