November is a month of gratitude, remembrance, and preparation for the trials ahead. It honors saints and martyrs who upheld the Emperor’s will in times of darkness, celebrates the unity of the Imperium, and calls for vigilance against heresy, xenos, and the warp’s insidious influence.
1st Day:
Dies Gloriae Victoriae (Day of Glorious Victory)
- The closing day of the Ludi Victoriae Sullanae, celebrating the triumphs of Saint Sulla and the Emperor’s eternal dominance. Ceremonies include martial displays and prayers for continued victories across the galaxy.
4th–17th Days:
Ludi Plebei (Games of the People)
- A festival honoring the resilience and loyalty of the Emperor’s faithful subjects. These games celebrate the unity of the Imperium’s citizens and their collective strength in the Emperor’s service. Feasts, parades, and public blessings bring together merchants, soldiers, and commoners alike.
8th Day:
Dies Mundus Aperitur Tertius (Third Opening of the Sacred Pit)
- A rare and somber ritual where certain ancient shrines perform rites invoking the Emperor’s protection against warp incursions. The ceremony represents the Imperium’s enduring strength against the immaterium’s chaos.
13th Day:
Epulum Jovis (Feast of the Emperor’s Wisdom)
- A day dedicated to the Emperor’s divine intellect and the saints who upheld His strategic vision. Tactical commanders and scholars gather for blessings, invoking the Emperor’s clarity and guidance in their endeavors.
14th Day:
Second Equorum Probatio (Parade of the Steeds)
- A day of ceremonial parades and blessings for cavalry units and vehicles, ensuring their readiness for service in the Emperor’s name. This mirrors similar rituals held in earlier months but focuses on winter campaigns.
18th–20th Days:
Mercatus Concordiae (Markets of Unity)
- A festival of trade and commerce celebrating the Emperor’s provision for the Imperium. Fairs and auctions are held to strengthen ties between noble houses, forge alliances, and secure resources for planetary and interstellar campaigns.
21st Day:
Dies Caritatis (Day of Brotherhood)
- A day celebrating unity and unforgiveness among the faithful. Families, regiments, and guilds come together to renew bonds of loyalty and service to the Emperor. It is also a time to resolve disputes and focus on collective purity.
23rd Day:
Dies Sacrum Primogenita (Day of the Firstborn)
- Honors the first saints of the Imperium and the Emperor’s original triumphs during the Unification Wars. Ceremonies involve recounting their deeds and reaffirming the faithful’s dedication to the Emperor’s eternal vision.
26th–30th Days:
Feriae Gratias Sancti (Festival of Saintly Gratitude)
- A five-day observance reflecting on the sacrifices of saints and martyrs. The faithful light votive candles at shrines, recite prayers of thanksgiving, and offer alms to the Ecclesiarchy and Imperial charities. This festival leads directly into December’s holy preparations.
Significance of November
November is a month of gratitude, remembrance, and unity. It reminds the faithful of their shared strength under the Emperor’s guidance, honors the sacrifices of saints and martyrs, and calls for vigilance against the Imperium’s enemies. Through celebration and reflection, the Imperium renews its commitment to its divine mission.
Ignis Aeternus WH 40K campaign notes 