jootmise
Jootmise is a traditional communal ritual in the fictional cultural landscape of Aralyon. It is held annually to celebrate the turning of the year and to reaffirm social bonds through shared crafts, song, and feast. The word is said to derive from Aralyonese words “joot” meaning light or path and “mise” meaning gathering. Earliest references appear in regional chronicles dating to the 12th century, with variations spreading through river valleys and highland settlements.
In practice, the ceremony lasts two to three days and includes preparations of woven textiles, a nocturnal
In modern times, Jootmise is preserved in villages with active cultural programs and has attracted scholars;