What remains of the food and drink appears to be simple, country fare—sourced locally, certainly—but it encompasses everything from roasts to pies to breads to dishes of simmered and baked fruits. There is also no shortage of alcohol on offer; clearly someone involved in setting up this festival felt that was important.

“For most of my life,” Liem agrees. Even now that Abadar's dominion has ended along with the rest of Liem's home, he cannot abandon his faith so easily—not when it was what sustained him for so long. “I was taught by Abadar's priests as a boy, so I owe my education and my livelihood to his church. Even now, his lessons continue to serve me.”