Thanksgiving is a holiday that is widely celebrated in the United States and Canada, but its roots can be traced back to ancient pagan festivals. Many people argue that Thanksgiving has pagan origins and should be considered a pagan holiday. On the other hand, there are those who believe that Thanksgiving has evolved into a secular celebration and no longer carries any religious or pagan connotations. The main argument for Thanksgiving being seen as a pagan holiday is its association with harvest festivals. In ancient times, people would hold harvest festivals to give thanks for a successful harvest and to honor the fertility gods. The modern-day Thanksgiving celebration also revolves around giving thanks for the abundance of food and blessings in one's life.
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Dancing Rune Weapon s summoned Rune Weapon now remains fixated on the death knight s target at the time of summoning, and copies the effects of talents that are tied to the death knight, such as Blood Boil , Frost Fever , or Asphyxiate. Blade of the Rabbit Prince Item 15 This Item may contain spoilers from the Agents of Edgewatch Adventure Path Source Pathfinder 160 Assault on Hunting Lodge Seven pg.
The modern-day Thanksgiving celebration also revolves around giving thanks for the abundance of food and blessings in one's life. Furthermore, the timing of Thanksgiving closely aligns with pagan festivals. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, which coincides with the time of the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
Is a triggered Dancing Rune weapon considered an ally?
Since a weapon that has a Dancing rune triggered becomes “autonomous and strike your foes”, does that make it an ally? The reason that I am asking is because I am wondering if a dancing Blade of the Rabbit Prince would qualify for the Rogue’s Gang Up feat which utilizes you and your ally to “harry an opponent in concert”. My logic is that since companions, who are still under control of the player, are considered allies for feats like Gang Up and Squad Tactics, an item that attacks an enemy on its own would also qualify.
Just for clarification, I understand that in the definition of the Dancing Rune, it says that it does not provide flanking however in this case, it is not the location of the other attack rather the fact that it is a different attack not under the control of the player that triggers the feat(s), yielding the “flat-footed” condition.
Here are the definitions so you do not have to look them up:
Gang Up
Rogue Feat 6
Source Core Rulebook pg. 186 2.0
* You and your allies harry an opponent in concert. Any enemy is flat-footed against
Dancing
Item 13
Source Core Rulebook pg. 583 2.0
* A dancing weapon flies autonomously and strikes your foes.
* Activate command, Interact; Effect You Release the weapon and it dances through the air, fighting on its own against the last enemy you attacked, or the nearest enemy to it if your target has been defeated. At the end of your turn each round, the weapon can Fly up to its fly Speed of 40 feet, and then can either Fly again or Strike one creature within its reach.
* The weapon has a space of 5 feet, but it doesn’t block or impede enemies attempting to move though that space, nor does it benefit from or provide flanking. The weapon can’t move through an enemy’s space. The weapon can’t use reactions, and its Fly actions don’t trigger reactions.
* While it’s activated, a dancing weapon makes Strikes with an attack modifier of +24 plus its item bonus to attack rolls. It uses the weapon’s normal damage but has a +0 Strength modifier. The weapon’s abilities that automatically trigger on a hit or critical hit still function, but the weapon can’t be activated or benefit from any of your abilities while dancing.
* Each round, when the weapon is finished using its actions, attempt a DC 6 flat check. On a failure, the activation ends and the weapon falls to the ground. You can’t activate the item again for 10 minutes.
Blade of the Rabbit Prince
Item 15
This Item may contain spoilers from the Agents of Edgewatch Adventure Path
Source Pathfinder #160: Assault on Hunting Lodge Seven pg. 66
* This +2 greater striking dancing shortsword has a golden handguard resembling a bird with outstretched wings. The sword's blade is broken halfway up its length, but this doesn't impair the sword's function.
* Activate command, Interact; Effect You attempt to Trip or Disarm an opponent using Thievery instead of Athletics, and you add the blade of the Rabbit Prince's item bonus to the check. You do not need to have a hand free if you're wielding the blade of the Rabbit Prince, and your target can be up to two sizes larger than you.
Thank you for your time,
Dave
Since a weapon that has a Dancing rune triggered becomes “autonomous and strike your foes”, does that make it an ally? The reason that I am asking is because I am wondering if a dancing Blade of the Rabbit Prince would qualify for the Rogue’s Gang Up feat which utilizes you and your ally to “harry an opponent in concert”. My logic is that since companions, who are still under control of the player, are considered allies for feats like Gang Up and Squad Tactics, an item that attacks an enemy on its own would also qualify.
Samhain was a festival that marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed that during this time, the boundaries between the living and the dead were blurred, and people would engage in various rituals and feasts to appease the spirits. Despite these pagan associations, there are strong arguments for Thanksgiving being seen as a secular holiday. Over time, Thanksgiving has become less tied to religious or pagan rituals and more focused on gratitude and togetherness. It is viewed as a time for families and friends to come together, enjoy a meal, and express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. In conclusion, whether or not Thanksgiving is seen as a pagan holiday is subjective and depends on one's perspective. While it is true that Thanksgiving has historical ties to pagan festivals, it has also evolved into a secular celebration of gratitude and togetherness. Ultimately, how one chooses to view and celebrate Thanksgiving is a personal decision..
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