Overgrowth

Overgrowth marks a yearly event where the flora and fauna of the Broken Earth swell and surge with power. They all burst with life; flowers bloom brighter and bigger, vines rapidly grow out, trees become thick enough to fully clot out the suns. Life mangles together in thick swaths, and previously dense forests become unwalkable. The 17th of Kippom is met with mixed reactions throughout the Broken Earth. In Du-Kah, this wild surge of plant life seems to be almost intoxicating, and it is extremely important to their culture. Throughout the rest of the world, it's held with a bit less reverence, and the reaction is a mixed bag.

Many villagers will find this day to be somewhat frightening, depending on how close to a forest they live. Farmers who have planned for their plants almost steroidal growth will be overjoyed, and spend the entire day working hard in their fields. Farmers who haven't planned for Overgrowth spend the day panicking and trying to keep them from mangling together. An alchemist will be delighted, spending the day foraging.

Regardless of a person's opinion, Overgrowth ends as quickly as it starts, with plants returning to normal as the moonlight fades away the next morning. Many early season plants will be finishing their fruiting season at this time, while the rest continue on.