Celebrating Independence Day in Beldemar
July 2025 Hi, Reader! Though she hasn’t always participated, Aryam’s favorite holiday has always been Dragon’s Fall, the annual carnival that marks the day when humanity rose up against their dragon oppressors and won. The day is celebrated with music, costumes, parades, and the grand finale—a towering dragon puppet that winds its way through the crowd as actors reenact the legendary uprising. The people eat, sing, and dance as they remember what it means to be free. But, as Aryam is starting...