Feria de la Fiesta Media
| Feria de la Fiesta Media | |
|---|---|
| Mundo | Roshar |
| Universo | Cosmere |
La Feria de la Fiesta Media es un festival anual que tiene lugar en Roshar durante la Era de la Soledad.[1]
Fecha y localización
La Feria de la Fiesta Media tiene lugar en la misma fecha cada año, durante Mediapaz. Mediapaz es el periodo opuesto al Llanto en el año roshariano. No hay altas tormentas durante Mediapaz, pero tampoco tiene la lluvia incesante del Llanto.[1] Esta pausa en las tormentas permite para un festival más largo. También parece probable que el nombre de Feria de la Fiesta Media provenga de la palabra Mediapaz.
La Feria de la Fiesta Media se celebra en los reinos de Jah Keved[1] y Alezkar,[2][3] pero no se sabe si otros participan también. En las regiones rurales de los reinos, hay zonas de atracciones tradicionales en las tierras de los altos señores donde se localizan las festividades cada año. Los señores locales de al menos cuarto dahn y sus casas vasallas atienden las ferias, junto con sus familias.[1]
Eventos
The Middlefest Fair is the highlight of the year for many darkeyes and lighteyes alike. Among the most popular events are the duels. Fought by lighteyes of low dahn, the duels are one of the few ways that lesser landless lighteyes can gain notoriety in their area. Higher-ranking lighteyes get boxes to view the fights, and even occasionally participate themselves.[1]
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.[1] Children are often given sweets.[3]
The fair is also an opportunity for merchants, including highly ranked darkeyes, to sell their wares. Exotic goods and creatures are bought and sold, such as "chickens" 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.[1]
Notables Ferias de la Fiesta Media
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.[1]
Curiosidades
- When Kaladin Stormblessed tears up Tvlakv's map en route to the Shattered Plains, he spitefully wishes the Thaylen a happy Middlefest.[2]
- House Davar uses canvas draped between jella trees to create canopies that are used as pavilions.[1]