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Celebrations

Annual Celebrations of Kawaiism:

The birthday of Kiyonya

When: First full moon of the year

Traditions:

Begin the day by fluffing your pillow or plushie, saying, "May today be soft & free of cruelty"

Bake or buy something squishy (mochi, marshmallows, bread) and share it

Write a "Letter of Gratitude" to yourself for what you survived last year

In the evening, gather other Pastelites (in person or online) to say aloud one gentle wish for the year

Meaning: Rebirth of kindness; forgiving yourself; remembering that comfort is sacred

The Festival of Pastelites

When: Early spring, near the equinox

Theme: Hope returning after dark times

Traditions:

Make your lantern, and decorate it with things you like

Share names (written or spoken) of people you want to send comfort to

Turn off harsh lighting and let only soft light guide your evening

Meaning: Every small act of gentleness lights the darkness; hope spreads like candlelight

The Month of Valentines

When: From first February, till the end of it

Theme: Universal love and affirmation

Traditions:

Give one small gift or compliment to someone unexpected

Write a love note to the world — even if you never send it

Eat or drink something sugary while repeating, "Sweetness belongs to everyone"

Celebrate Valentine's day, everyday for a month

Meaning: Love is not limited to romance; kindness is nourishment

Festival of Lost Plushies

When: Late summer

Theme: Letting Go & Healing

Traditions:

Bring forward an item or memory you’ve lost. Tell its story, to another Pastelite

Sew or adopt a new plushie and name it after a lesson learned

Donate toys, clothes, or kindness in honor of what’s gone

Meaning: Even loss can be turned into care; memory is a soft form of eternity

The Chocolate Moons

On day 14, of the each month, on a night that feels right

1. Wear something soft or pastel, to represent your beliefs

2. Dim the lights, enjoy yourself

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🌑 New Moon – The Hidden Bite

Symbolism: Introspection and seeds of kindness.

Chocolate Ritual: A small, hidden chocolate truffle, kept secret for personal reflection.

Practice: Write a private note of intention or self-love before the new lunar cycle.

🌒 Waxing Crescent – The First Nibble

Symbolism: Curiosity, small acts of gentleness.

Chocolate Ritual: Take a tiny nibble from a crescent-shaped chocolate piece.

Practice: Perform one subtle act of kindness for someone else — the nibble symbolizes giving a piece of your warmth.

🌓 First Quarter – The Shared Bite

Symbolism: Growth through sharing.

Chocolate Ritual: Half of a moon-shaped chocolate is eaten alone, the other half given to a friend or Pastelite.

Practice: Reflect on how shared joy strengthens community and yourself.

🌔 Waxing Gibbous – The Almost Full Taste

Symbolism: Anticipation, preparation, nurturing.

Chocolate Ritual: Take a generous bite, but leave a sliver untouched.

Practice: Prepare a gift, creative project, or comforting gesture for someone, savoring the process.

🌕 Full Moon – The Complete Moon

Symbolism: Wholeness, gratitude, illumination.

Chocolate Ritual: Eat the whole chocolate moon, or a fully round chocolate treat, in mindfulness.

Practice: Share gratitude with yourself and the community; reflect on completed goals or small joys

🌖 Waning Gibbous – The Soft Release

Symbolism: Letting go, forgiveness.

Chocolate Ritual: Take a bite of chocolate and crumble a piece into a shared bowl or leave it for someone else.

Practice: Release a past hurt, disappointment, or worry; sending sweetness outward.

🌗 Last Quarter – The Balanced Bite

Symbolism: Balance, introspection, reflection.

Chocolate Ritual: Eat exactly half of a moon-shaped chocolate treat, leaving the other half for tomorrow.

Practice: Meditate on what you’ve learned this cycle, what you can let go, and what you can keep nurturing.

🌘 Waning Crescent – The Gentle Goodbye

Symbolism: Closure, preparation for renewal.

Chocolate Ritual: Take the final small nibble, finishing the chocolate completely.

Practice: Reflect quietly, write a gentle note to yourself, and prepare for the next new moon.

Philosophy of the Chocolate Moon

"Every moon has a bite taken — just as every heart has a piece to share.

No sweetness is complete until it is tasted, given, and remembered."

Ya se queda mucho más tranquilo

Rukozal is blond, but has shaved-short hair. He wears appropriate robes for his position as the head of the Temple of Toec- they are black and royal blue, with beautiful weavings that are reminiscent of rivers. He is about 5'11", and weighs about 190lbs. He has blue eyes.

Rukozal has spent most of his life studying the Rotunda, a place that exists between dimensions, as well as the beings who live their and the magic that they use. He has learned to harness this magic, and remains the only mortal capable of truly wielding its power. Moon Magic, as it is called, calls upon the power of Casman, an overbeing who lives in the Rotunda, and with whom Rukozal has earned favor.

Rukozal has not had an easy life. Throughout the last few decades, the Ethites, followers of Toec, have been persecuted by fierce sword-magic-using warriors called the Auxni, who live in a city in the east River Kingdom. The Ethites have therefore lived in refuge for quite some time, many taking shelter behind the walls of the Czolites on the western banks of the sea. Rukozal, however, traveled south to the tribe of Xziuq, where the Absces lived in their canyon homes. There, he studied with their chief, Maniowek, a man who also spent quite a bit of time investigating the beings of the Rotunda. 

Rukozal loves only himself, his god, Toec, his master, Casman, and his disciple, Maniowek. He identifies as asexual, and while he has not taken a vow of chastity, he remains abstinent simply as a side effect of his complete devotion to his studies under Casman.

Rukozal played a large part in the Next Level Canon by helping Raeguno, who hunted the overbeings of the Rotunda, to visit the Rotunda through meditation. The Rotunda cannot physically support human beings, as it doesn't really operate with the same rules as our reality- however, through mental travel, it is possible to experience traveling there and learn about it without ever physically manifesting within its boundaries.

I personally feel connected to Rukozal because he is very lost in his work. However, his work ethic is far stronger than mine, and so I can't say that I'm as dedicated to my projects as he is to his- however, at least physically, I imagine Rukozal and I to be almost identical, except for the fact that he is almost two decades older (Rukozal is about 40 I imagine, and I'm 19 currently).