In a secluded forest clearing miles away from any settlement or civilization, and as the sunset of the war day turned to a cool night, harps and wood flutes can be heard over the calls of the native birds. It was the start of the bi-annual Lust Festival, a ceremony celebrating the innate desire between the humanoid races of the planet.  It was said that the festival began centuries ago, when local druids believed that organizing a orgy under the right celestial conditions would improve the virility of their people and the health of newborns.<br/><br/>Though that specific religion had diminished, the event went on without it. Humans, elves and all manner of humanoid beings from this world who had learned of the secret celebration gathered to do what so many cultures condemned: have promiscuous sex just for the sake of fun.<br/><br/>Every participant brought an offering to the festival. Some brought powerful aphrodisiacs , others brought wine or spirits, and others brought sex toys or even magical scrolls to enhance libido or tenacity. More traditional races brought food or even large blankets to lay upon.<br/><br/>There was a nominal fee to participate, just for the sake of paying laborers to construct the foundation and the many booths where merchants also peddled food, drink, intoxicants, or other items that supported the hedonistic ceremony.<br/><br/>The only rules were rather straightforward:<br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>No person is to be judged or otherwise put to ill unless they break a tenant of the festival</li><li>Attendees are expected to participate in the sharing of body and pleasure, but can do so entirely at their leisure and with whomever chooses to reciprocate</li><li>Weapons are not allowed, nor is any act of violence</li><li>Laws of other lands and people are not recognized within the festival itself. All non-violent and victimless acts are accepted so long as they respect the spirit of the festival</li></ul>There were few instances of the rules being broken. When there was wine and sex to be had, tempers tended not to flare.<br/>Festival-goers began to find their way into the perimeter of the outermost barriers. They paid their small fee and presented their offerings, before making their way to claim the most comfortable or advantageous spots. Many others made their way hastily to get intoxicated to get their inhibitions lubricated.<br/>The music drowned out the birds, but soon the attendees would drown out the music.<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="floatright">(http://www.thefader.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/familyband_8.jpg)</div></div>