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[Charybdis]

	The Winter of Miracles Winter has come again to Aelyria, just four scant months after the Longest Winter. Without an opportunity for animals and plant life to regrow and revitalize, food is still a struggle and times are still rough. Yet despite the hard times, little miracles have flourished in various places throughout Aelyria, sowing hope (or despair) where eyes and ears have discovered them.   Arakmat: Reports of small children inserting themselves into and calming disputes have cropped up throughout the province. The children are all rumored to be fair-headed and bearing an almost unnatural calm about them. Arium: Citizens are noticing that the insects are not hibernating as expected, giving rumor to the prospect of a healthy and vibrant spring to come. Carmelyn: Throughout the Carmelyn Province, hearth fires cease to diminish and are said to fill any homestead with a continual warmth, keeping families cozy and comfortable regardless of dipping chills and raising winds. Centripax: Small patches of fruits and vegetables flourish throughout Centripax, bursting from the soil in locations that were previously uncultivated stretches of land. Enamoria: A miner in the Khardran Mountains has returned from his latest venture boasting a raw amethyst that many claim to be in the likeness of Diana. The gem is stated to have an almost unearthly glow, encouraging confidence and hope in those who view it. Eunesia: Fishermen return to port with hauls of fresh fish, their catches the perfect quantity needed for the population on the islands. Larger ships with huge nets are reportedly catching less, resulting in a much-needed balance. Lauryl: Trees throughout Lauryl are periodically bursting into song, serenading locals and travelers with harmonies meant to inspire hope and joy throughout the region. Prime: The Three Princes from the Royal Houses of Lylles, Maeve, and Ioannes begin a journey from the corners of Prime to journey to the Firstcity in response to the igniting of a star atop the Gianna Khrystalis in Aelyria Prime, bringing with them treasures, tribute, and homage to all whom they meet. Sherian: Citizens of Sherian are breathing rumors of strange folk passing through the province, blessing those they meet with sweet dreams. These rumors have it that those who meet these folk sleep well that darkening, dreaming of peace and plenty and waking with a sense of rejuvenation.   The new chronosynch spans three full months, Immanis, Ponutis and Melora, and also marks the start of a new era; Era XVI will come to its conclusion on the 50th of Immanis, while Era XVII begins on the 1st of Ponutis. (For more details on the calendar: Kalendyr) Holidays: Reginalier (31st of Ponutis) and Corinalia (14th of Melora) (For more details: Holidays & Festivals) Duration: The next chronosynch will occur on March 1st, 2010.   OOC Note: While these "miracles" are by and large meant to be regarded exactly as that--miracles--moderators and players alike are welcome to twist their perceptions and toy with them as they please. Meaning, if you want to take a darker play on them, you are certainly welcome to do so.