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Festival of Growth ( 成長の祭り ):
Each year when the spring warmth comes to the mountains in the Land of Lightning the snow retreats to the high peaks allowing the plants and animals to regain lost land. The snow melt turns small creeks into might rivers as it flows down hill towards the ocean. It is during this time that those who survived yet another harsh winter take time to rejoice and pray. People ask for a continuation of good health, a good harvest in the fall, luck, to keep their loved ones away from harm and many other things. They ask these things of many different patrons though each person only presents an offering to their own chosen being. Two of the most common deities among people of Kumogakure are Inari, the goddess of fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, industry and worldly success, and Raijin, the god of lightning, thunder and storms. Though some people prefer the more practical approach of an offering the Daimyo or the Raikage.

Within Kumogakure at the Sandaa estate complex a festival is held every year. All of the village's citizens are invited and welcome to come to the festival. There are carnival games, fresh food, and other types of vendors present. The most important place though is the shrine that the Sandaa maintain to Raijin. Within the shrine the alter normally dedicated to Raijin is moved to the center of the temple and left bare. This allows anyone to make an offering to anyone. So enjoy the festivities and don't forgot to make an offering.

Stat Point Rewards
1-2: Academy
1-4: Genin
1-6: Chunin
1-8: Jonin/Kage

Skill Point Rewards
1d4 for all

Exp Rewards
1-20 * level exp [Put in the exp range. Do not roll a d20.]

Rules:
-Each RPC can only choose 1 reward to roll for (stats, skills, or exp). Please specify in your post.
-As always, no deleting posts.
-Have fun!
-You must do a least 1 post of role play.

Gods were such an interesting concept to Odin. The idea that a single being could represents more than a simple human. The idea that they could come and go in many forms. The otherworldly power they held. The small boy looked down at his offering. It was a paper lantern painted to look like a field of rice filled with foxes. Every Spring Odin's father would take him to the festival to pray to Inari. Old superstition would claim not enough people respected the gods, and that is what brought upon the avalanche. Gently Odin paced the lantern at the base of the shrine. Bowing in prayer Odin began his silent wish. Lady Inari, as spring comes againt, I pray to you, bless my father and his work, and help me as I grow to be like the fox of which you represent: clever, quick, tricky. Odin stood up thanked Inari and left as quietly as he had come.

[Skill points +3]

The warmth of spring was like a life was renewed where the snow previously was. Gyou felt immense happiness when the feeling of life radiated throughout the village. Considering the village's history, it's remarkable that they could still celebrate through all their adversity. He paced a few feet from the shrine, waffling whether he should make an offering or not. Whatever he had to pray for, it had to be worth it to bring it up to the gods. After several minutes of contemplating his prayer he decided he was ready and might as well go ahead and make the offering. Gyou walked to the shrine and reached inside his pocket. Taking out a small book which was one of his favorites and left behind by his oldest brother, he placed it with the rest of the offerings. He bowed his head and clasped his hands together. ' Uhm.. I hope you're listening.. I haven't done much in the faith department.. But I wanted to take a chance while I had it.. If it's possible.. I want help being brought to my full potential.. My father and my family.. I want to be worthy of living after that incident.. Help make me stronger.. ' After the hesitant prayer, Gyou unclasped his hands and went to enjoy the rest of the thriving festival.

[ +2 stat points ]