Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The Festival of Saint Christophorus

Excerpt from Esoteric Pilgrimage Destinations of the Gothic Sector, Volume 7, by Adept Matthias Laetorius.

"The rituals and observances associated with Saint Christophorus last twelve days, at least officially. However, centuries ago, the Ophatran Synod decreed that no relics may be sold, transferred, or bartered within the twelve day period honoring the patron Saint of the planet. As a result, the day preceding has become a boisterous market day in which hundreds of relics, books, and religious artifacts change hands. The multitudes of merchants and peddlers hawking their wares, many of dubious provenance, is a sight to behold- preferably from a balcony.”


 


7 comments:

  1. I see there is blood splatter on the market floor... some things never change... even after 40 mellenia... especially christmas shopping (war).

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    1. I thought about a Black Friday shopping reference hehehehe

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  2. What a joy to the eye. This is pure love. But now you need a 40K-Waldo so we can spot him in the pic!!

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  3. That's brilliant! You've definitely captured the fun of Christmas shopping. I particularly like the caged cherubs/choirboys/heretics who no doubt will be providing some kind of festive entertainment (possibly by being immolated).

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