Holidays

Lunar Renewal

Typically between January 21st and Feburary 20th

The Lunar Renewal ushers in a new lunar cycle with colorful parades, draconic costumes, feasts, and gifts.

Amorendel

February 14th

A holiday of love and affection, Amorendel includes the exchange of gifts, flowers, and letters.

Verdant Veil

Week of March 19th/20th

Verdant Veil celebrates the awakening of Praetoria after its long winter’s sleep.

Fey Day

April 1st

Most fey are, by nature, a capricious and mischievous lot, and Fey Day gives other species the chance to embrace these feyish traits as their own. It is characterized by pranks, tricks, and hoaxes played on the unsuspecting.

Eggstravaganza

Week of the First Sunday of April

Eggstravangza is a time for egg decorating, hiding, and collecting. Often, these eggs contain treats both mundane and magical.

Arenaissance

Week of May 26th

A celebration of the anniversary of the Arena Games, this holiday includes festivals, tournaments, autograph signings, and even an opportunity for fans to experience the thrill of arena combat.

Midsummer Thrival

Week of June 20th/21st

This holiday celebrates the zenith of the sun's journey across the sky.

Pyroclasm

Week of July 4th

A celebration to appease Mount Praetorous and other volcanos of Praetoria, it is marked by massive bonfires and magical fireworks that set the sky on fire.

All Heroes Day

Week of August 26th

All Heroes Day marks the beginning of the rebellion against the Chaos Empire. It is marked by fireworks, parades, and other festivities to celebrate the heroes of the rebellion and the independence from the Empire’s rule.

Ale Autumnal

Last 7 Days of September

From stouts to porters to pale ales, the Ale Autumnal celebrates beer in all its forms. It is known for its raucous competitions, unbridled festivities, and hearty drinking.

Hallow’s Fall

Week of October 31st

During the week of Hallow’s Fall, the rifts between the Splinterlands and the lower planes are believed to be at their weakest. For the virtuous, it's a celebration to hold back the darkness. For others, it's a celebration of its proximity.

Night of the Nether

November 1st and 2nd

A festival that honors ancestors, family, friends, and heroes who have passed. Rather than a time of mourning, Night of the Nether is a joyous celebration.

Dragon’s Feast

Last 7 Days of November

A harvest festival that pays tribute to the dragons of the Splinterlands. Dragon’s Feast culminates in a grand feast; many treat it as a beer festival as well.

Winterfest

Week Prior to and After December 31st

Winterfest celebrates the Splinterlands’ resilience in the heart of winter.

Splinterfest

Varies

Adventurers the world over know someone who knows someone who has crossed paths Lux Vega. They say a portal stands at the back of her oversized stagecoach, and those who step through it find not the interior of a carriage, but the wildest party of all, known as Splinterfest.

Unveiling Festivals

Varies

The Order of the Scale reveals new cards during grand unveiling festivals that attract tens of thousands of spectators.