Pagan November holidays are rooted in ancient traditions and beliefs that have been practiced by various cultures throughout history. These holidays are often connected to the changing seasons and the cycles of nature. They provide an opportunity for people to honor and connect with the natural world and the spirits of their ancestors. One of the most well-known pagan November holidays is Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Samhain is celebrated on October 31st or November 1st, and it is believed to be a time when the veil between the earthly realm and the spirit world is at its thinnest. This allows for communication with deceased loved ones and the opportunity to seek guidance from ancestral spirits.
Having beaten the game, my opinion is that Elden Ring is a combination of a 10/10 game (based on the legacy dungeons and main bosses) and a 5/10 game (based on the open world, mini dungeons, and mini bosses)
The main bosses are excellent, the legacy dungeons are excellent best in the series IMO , and just about any build is viable thanks to the spirit ash system I used colossal swords for most of my first playthrough and dual katanas for my second playthrough. Note that any Buff effects, except Buff - Party effects from the Support set effect further below, only apply to yourself, and not to any party members.
This allows for communication with deceased loved ones and the opportunity to seek guidance from ancestral spirits. It is also a time to honor and remember those who have passed away. Another pagan holiday that falls in November is the festival of Hecate, which is celebrated on November 16th.
Amethystine Prophecy Equipment
All pieces come with their own built-in effects from the start, unlike requiring extra items like El Tears for Elrianode Equipment. These effects are the same across all pieces regardless of color, with the exception of the Compete Bottom piece, which has its own effect. Note that any "Buff" effects, except "Buff - Party" effects from the Support set effect further below, only apply to yourself, and not to any party members. They also do not stack with similar effects from Elrianode Equipment.
Set Effects
Once you've collected enough pieces of a set of your choice, you will gain a set effect depending on the color of the set you chose. Due to each set having a 2-piece effect and a 4-piece effect, you are able to mix two sets together if you so want to.
- All Skill Damage Increase +8%
- Polarize +7%
- MP Cost -10%
- MP Cost +5%
- +5% Physical Attack Power
- +5% Magical Attack Power
- Buff - Party Skill Damage Increase +10%
- MP Cost -5%
- HP Increase +10%
- Damage Reduction +10%
- +7% Physical Attack Power
- +7% Magical Attack Power
- Polarize +13%
- 20% chance to reset last used skill's cooldown
- +5% Physical Attack Power
- +5% Magical Attack Power
- MP Cost +5%
- +7% Physical Attack Power
- +7% Magical Attack Power
- Buff - Party Critical Damage Increase +10%
- +6% Physical Attack Power
- +6% Magical Attack Power
- Resistance to All Attributes +150
- HP Increase +20%
Enhance Effects
Just like the Apocalypse Type - Void Weapon and Flames of Judgement - Demonic Weapon, each armor piece will gain additional effects based on their enhancement level, starting from +9. These effects are shared across all set pieces regardless of color, with the exception of the Compete set.
Reforging
Using either Glaciem or Spectral Amethyst, some Magic Crystals and ED, you are able to reforge each equipment piece for additional effects, including various stats, specific skill damage (see below) and adaptation, for a total of up to 21 times. Only specific stages will grant special benefits, while other stages merely raise the equipment piece's base stats slightly, similar to regular enhancement.
The reforge success rate naturally goes down after every stage reached. However, unlike regular equipment enhancing, reforging cannot downgrade nor reset from your current stage, and every time you fail to reforge, a progress bar will fill up that guarantees success once it is filled to 100%, should you not yet have succeeded by that point.
Each armor piece comes with a set amount of "Reforge Durability" which can be seen below the armor's usual durability. Freshly obtained pieces have 100% reforge durability and the durability decreases by 1% each time you attempt to reforge. When an armor piece reaches 0% reforge durability, it cannot be reforged anymore. However, you can recover reforge durability by using Chlorite Seed (5%) which can be obtained from dungeon drops, or by using Blessed Chlorite Seed (10%) which can be purchased from Cash Shop.
Applying Specific Skill Damage
Once you reach reforging stage 6 and 12, you are able to grant a specific skill damage increase effect to that armor piece for the same cost as you would have needed to reforge to the next stage. You can choose the skill you want to strengthen, and if you change your mind you can change the skill for the same cost.
Hecate is a goddess associated with witchcraft, magic, and the crossroads. This festival is an occasion to honor Hecate and seek her guidance and blessings in matters of witchcraft, divination, and the occult. Additionally, some pagans celebrate the festival of Mabon in November, which marks the autumn equinox. Mabon is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the harvest and to prepare for the approaching winter. It is a time of balance and reflection, as the day and night are of equal length during the equinox. Overall, pagan November holidays provide a chance for individuals to reconnect with nature, connect with spiritual forces, and honor their ancestors. These holidays offer a sense of continuity and tradition, allowing people to celebrate the cycles of life and honor the ancient beliefs that have shaped their understanding of the world. Whether through rituals, ceremonies, or personal reflections, these holidays provide a space for pagans to celebrate and connect with their spiritual and ancestral roots..
Reviews for "Pagan November Holidays: Embracing the Shadows and Embracing Change"
1. Emma - 2/5 stars - While I appreciate the idea of celebrating different cultures and traditions, I found "Pagan November Holidays" to be confusing and not well-executed. The event lacked organization and clear explanations of each holiday being celebrated. As someone who wasn't familiar with pagan traditions, I felt lost and unable to fully engage with the activities. Additionally, some of the activities seemed half-hearted and rushed. Overall, I was disappointed and didn't feel like I gained a deeper understanding of pagan November holidays.
2. Ethan - 1/5 stars - I attended "Pagan November Holidays" with high hopes, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The event seemed more focused on commercializing pagan traditions rather than genuinely honoring and educating about them. The activities were superficial and lacked depth, leaving me feeling disconnected from the spiritual significance of these holidays. Furthermore, the event didn't provide enough information or resources for attendees to learn more about pagan November holidays beyond what was presented. I left the event feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied.
3. Olivia - 2/5 stars - As someone who practices paganism, I was excited to attend "Pagan November Holidays" in the hopes of connecting with like-minded individuals. However, I was disappointed by the lack of authentic representation and understanding of pagan traditions. The event felt more like a mishmash of random activities and decorations, without a clear focus on the true meaning of these holidays. While I appreciate the effort, I believe "Pagan November Holidays" missed the opportunity to educate and create a meaningful experience for attendees genuinely interested in pagan traditions.