Lantecallor

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The Lantecallor, the Honoring of Fallen Heroes, is a holiday celebrated each year on the tenth of Quellë (7 October). In towns and cities across the Empire military parades are held to honor all those that had fallen victoriously in battle in the name and defense of Tomania. Candles and incense are lit in all temples dedicated to the Vala Tulkas Alstado, the Lord of War. Families that have lost a son or daughter light a candle in front of their door to signify their honorable loss.

The Empress says a special prayer in the Temple of the Champion and Lord of War located in Imladris. A moment of silence is also observed at high noon, and the evening is celebrated with lavish festivals and light shows.

It is the belief in Tomania that if a soldier falls in battle his soul will go to the Land of Might, a special land in the Heaven reserved for honorable men and women who died in the name of the im-Bashi.