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− | The '''Middlefest Fair''' is an annual festival that takes place on [[Roshar]] during the [[Era of Solitude]].{{ |
+ | The '''Middlefest Fair''' is an annual festival that takes place on [[Roshar]] during the [[Era of Solitude]].{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
== Time & Location == |
== Time & Location == |
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− | The Middlefest Fair takes place at the same time each year, during |
+ | The Middlefest Fair takes place at the same time each year, during the midpeace. The midpeace is the period opposite the [[Weeping]] in the Rosharan year. There are no [[highstorm]]s during the midpeace, but it seems to lack the incessant rains of the Weeping.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} This gap in the storms allows for the longer festival. It also seems likely that the Middlefest fair gets its name from the midpeace. |
− | The Middlefest Fair is celebrated in the kingdoms of [[Jah Keved]]{{ |
+ | The Middlefest Fair is celebrated in the kingdoms of [[Jah Keved]]{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} and [[Alethkar]],{{ref|b|sa1|c|4}} but it is uncertain which others participate. In rural regions of the kingdoms, there are traditional fairgrounds on the highlords' lands where the festivities are set up each year. Local lords of at least the fourth dahn and their vassal houses attend the fairs along with their households.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} It is unknown how Middlefest is celebrated by city folk and [[lighteyes]] of higher dahns. |
== Events == |
== Events == |
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− | The Middlefest Fair is the highlight of the year for many darkeyes and lighteyes alike. |
+ | The events of Middlefest Fair is the highlight of the year for many darkeyes and lighteyes alike. One of the favored among both are the duels. Fought by lighteyes of low dahn, these were one of the few ways for lesser landless lighteyes to gain notoriety in their area. The higher ranking lighteyes get boxes to view the fights, and even occasionally participate themselves.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
− | There are also simple games of guessing and chance. Occasionally a [[Worldsinger]] will attend to provide tales of far |
+ | There are also simple games of guessing and chance. Occasionally a [[Worldsinger]] will attend to provide tales of far off lands and peoples. The darkeyes bring drums and sing songs together. Eating, drinking and gambling are also common activities. They play card games and bet on [[axehound]] fights.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
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+ | The fair was also an opportunity for merchants, including highly ranked darkeyes, to sell their wares. Exotic goods and creatures were bought and sold, such as parrots from exotic [[Shinovar]]. Lighteyes also use the event to make various trade agreements and maneuver for influence among one another and with the local [[highprince]].{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
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+ | == Noteable Middlefests == |
− | In [[Shallan Davar]]'s youth, she attends a Middlefest Fair on her family's lands. Her father was forced to agree to a disadvantageous trade agreement with Brightlord [[Revilar]], who has the favor of Highprince [[Valam]]. Shallan attempted to bring happiness to her family by helping repair the damage their father did to [[Balat]], [[Jushu]], and [[Wikim]]. She also met [[Hoid]], who tested Shallan's [[ |
+ | In [[Shallan Davar]]'s youth, she attends a Middlefest Fair on her family's lands. Her father was forced to agree to a disadvantageous trade agreement with Brightlord [[Revilar]], who has the favor of Highprince [[Valam]]. Shallan attempted to bring happiness to her family by helping repair the damage their father did to [[Balat]], [[Jushu]], and [[Wikim]]. She also met [[Hoid]], who tested Shallan's [[Lightweaving]] abilities, delivered a message from [[Helaran]], and encouraged her to remain strong.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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+ | *When [[Kaladin Stormblessed]] tears up [[Tvlakv]]'s map en route to the [[Shattered Plains]], he spitefully wishes the [[Thaylen]] a happy Middlefest.{{ref|b|sa1|c|4}} |
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+ | *The pavilions set up for the Middlefest on [[House Davar|Davar]] lands are held up by the skeletons of [[jella]] trees.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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