Laymen refers here to those who do not make education, Meyda-work, or a religious calling their lifestyle and do not find themselves nomadic in any substantial degree. They are content or forced to practice their trade or tend their farms each year subject to the gaieties and doldrums of a stationary mundane life. For such individuals their life is broken up pleasantly by many a holiday as the year meanders through its months. these holidays may be sanctioned by a governing body/religion such as the Fellowship of Flame and Sacrifice for citizens of Zoher or simply the local celebration of the change in season, day of birth or the joining of two parties in marriage. When they do conduct their business it is rarely for more than 4 Praks and often lies somewhere between 2 and 3. As such most common folk are left with much time in the evenings to socialize, rest and practice hobbies. An increase in the demystification of Meyda-work now sees many younger folk taking time to practice Triflings or learn simple Circles from Minstrel Workers or the local herbalist.
Overall roughly a fourth of the year is commonly left to time of leisure thanks to a combination of seasonal down time and holidays/celebrations.
Exceptions
Beleg gúl
The working caste of the Beleg gúl Elves receive very little holidays or permitted leisure during the year and live tiring, busy lives at the whims of the castes above them.
Strana Gigantov
The Yewdi tribes of Strana Gigantov often see very long stints of forced leisure thanks to the longer winter months that keep most of them hunkered about communal tents and within the confines of the tribal perimeter. During moments of relief from the elements much work is done in short periods. It isn’t uncommon to see many Yewdi work multiple days in a row with minimal rest for the sake of the tribes and well being.