Day of Misfortune

Superstition exists throughout the Broken Earth on various levels, but everyone has a reasonable dose of anxiety regarding the 11th of Morkom. Anything that can go wrong tends to go wrong during this day. Different cultures and regions have different beliefs surrounding what will help them evade the bad luck that sweeps the Broken Earth on this day.

Many creatures will perform cultural rituals to stave off the worst of it and take all possible precautions. Many will prepare the day before and have their homes and families more fully protected in the case that they are hit with misfortune. It is difficult to say whether Morkith is sparing certain people, or if proper attempts at self defense truly can deflect that misery from themselves.

Unfortunately, a large group of people take this day as a free pass to evade their given laws, as officials stay home to protect their families. High risk, high reward. There is madness in the streets, and crime runs rampant. Thievery, arson, and murder are not uncommon.

One can guess as to why Morkith chooses to lay this blight of general misfortune over the land, but there is no definitive answer. General rage and sadism, but no certain particular event. Regardless of why, there is usually much pain to be had on this day.