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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. People play card games and bet on [[axehound]] fights.{{book ref\|sa2\|45}} Children are often given sweets.{{book ref\|ob\|38}} The fair ~~was~~is also an opportunity for merchants, including highly ranked darkeyes, to sell their wares. Exotic goods and creatures ~~were~~are bought and sold, such as "[[chicken]]s" 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]].{{book ref\|sa2\|45}} == Notable 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 [[Surgebinding#Illumination\|Lightweaving]] abilities, delivered a message from [[Helaran]], and encouraged her to remain strong.{{book ref\|sa2\|45}} == Trivia ==