>although 40 days of fasting doesn't really suit the
> Heortlings
Its certainly not part of their religious worldview, but 'fasting' may be a precursor to Sacred Time activities. Sacred Time occurs after the ferocious Dragon Pass winter and the violence and unpredictability of Storm Season. Storm Season is the Hunger Time (TR 103) but if it has been difficult, there still may be shortages of various foods right up to Sacred Time itself.
Orlanth's High Holy Day (Wind/Movement/Storm) is certainly one where most of the celebratory food has to be carefully hoarded through the Winter want. Similar hoarding may also be necessary for Sacred Time.
The term 'making a virtue out of necessity' springs to mind - Christian fasting during Lent has a similar origin.
Cheers
John
Now I name the marks of heroes
Now I sing these signs of greatness,
By their ways our clan is honoured
By these traits are heroes known!
Reckless raiders of fair cattle
Bold herd-takers strong and daring,
Gifters generous in granting
Bind the clan with lavish bounty.
Battle-bloody, they bring terror
to the foe in clash of champions,
Yet in moot they are well-spoken
Listen and good counsel give.
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