[ BULLETIN ON THE DOOR OF THE BIG HOUSE ]

[chiron]

Campers, please note the Greek festival calendar for the month of April (Mounukhion). Though all festivals should be celebrated, please note that we will be giving special preference to the Festival of Mounukhia this month, in honor of Artemis. Please be aware that Artemis will be in our midst during this time, and as such, you are all to be on your best behavior. Yes, I am looking at you, Mr. Olson.

I cannot be held responsible if you are all turned into pigs.

See below for honored days:

5  Delphinia  in honor of Apollo
15  Mounukhia  festival in honor of artemis
18  Olumpeia  festival in honor of Olumpian Zeus

Please also remember that the only sacrifices to be made here at Camp Half-Blood are those of a less bloodthirsty nature. Come to my office hours if you have any questions as to what the gods would prefer.

Without further ado, please see the special consideration that Camp Half-Blood pays to honor Artemis this Mounukhion.

Festival of Mounukhia

April 15

As we are all aware, this festival honors our Lady of the Beasts and Moon Goddess, Artemis. Campers will begin preparations on Tuesday, April 9th by crafting decorations in honor of the goddess. Decorations will continue throughout the week. Iris Cabin will take lead on this.

The cooking of amphiphon round cakes, complete with dadia (small torches), will occur on Saturday, April 14th. We will offer the cakes in prayer at the Aphitheatre on the 15th. Please continue to practice the hymn to Artemis in your music classes, written below for your convenience:

Artemis, Dear Mistress, to Thee I carry, Lady, this aphiphon, and what shall serve as a drink offering.

I would like to remind Dionysus Cabin that the drink offering this year is grape soda.

The nymphs have graciously offered to dedicate the Arkteia (Playing the She-Bear) dance to our Lady of the Beasts, and all campers who wish to join may participate in their practices throughout the week. They will be held by the lake. Please note that while nymphs may dance naked in honor of the goddess, this is not appropriate for campers. Saffron khitones are required by all campers participating in the dance and can be found for sale at the camp store.

I know this is a stressful time for us all. We hope the continued festival celebrations will help all campers take some time to relax.

[IRIS MESSAGE: LATE AFTERNOON, APRIL 4. STABLES]

[wokethedragon]

[Dany's created a small rainbow with a spray bottle they keep in the stables to clean the horses' hair. She's tossed a drachma in, saying the sacred prayer to Iris, and sends out an open Iris message as she stands next to her personal favorite pegasus, tending to her. Silver is currently getting her hair braided intricately.]

My Silver and I are about to take a ride through the camp grounds. She has been out of practice for some time.

[Finishing a braid, she ties it off with a rubber band.]

If anyone would like to race me, I'll be in the stables for a long while.

[ Iris Message ]

[oistos]

[ Kate is staring intently into the rainbow, and that intensity is broadcast across Camp Half-Blood, to any who are viewing their Iris Messages at the time. ]

By now you should all be aware that the Hunters will be visiting for Mounukhia. I trust this means our cabin will be prepared by the time we arrive. A few of us shall arrive early, and Thalia and our lady will join before the festival. They are away on important business at the moment.

I hope everyone is ready for Capture the Flag.

[ As she says the last line, her blank stare suddenly fights a smile - and ultimately she is unable to hide her smirk. It's clear she believes the Hunters will win - and for good reason. They've won the last fifty-six times.

She pauses, waiting to see if anyone will respond to her Iris Message. ]