Prayers are offered to The Monarch in public ceremonies for the continued success of rulers of nations, cities, and villages. The prayers are often accompanied by a “donation in good will”, which some people grumblingly refer to as the “Monkey Tax”. The church usually receives an offering from the ruler in return for their blessing. Public pardons are usually scheduled for this day as well. In many locales, this is also the day new rulers take office.
These ceremonies are conducted regardless of the ruler’s popularity. In fact, the Mad King Bertraxan was overthrown after a particularly draconian Succession Day, where he demanded his subjects worship him publicly, and had those he deemed insincere beheaded.