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Watch AU Fun Fact #185

The October holidays are called Draoidhtíde.

The name has the same origin as that of the Draoidh Valley. Draoidh refers to magic, and tíde can mean both “time” and “tide,” which are equally fitting, seeing as how magic will surge in power during this period. 

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Major Holidays of Duilintinn: Draoidhtíde and Hallows’ Eve

Most of the lore in the upcoming series will be edited compilations of dozens of posts from the last two years. While there are some minor new details sprinkled throughout, I’ve attempted to post significant new information in a “Watch AU Fun Fact” post so you don’t have to read all of these HUGE posts to find them.

Other Posts in this Series:

Duilintinn’s Major Holidays: Bondsfest (February) • Founding Month (April) • Fairsweek (June) • Remembrance Week (August) • Draoidhtíde and Hallows’ Eve (October) • Féilltaing (December)

Duilintinn’s Minor Holidays:  Trade Season (July) 

Duilintinn’s Personal Celebrations: Name Days • Marriage Traditions

In This Post

Summary

History

Traditions

Adjacent Minor Holidays

Summary

Draoidhtíde is the fifth of Duilintinn’s Major Holidays and the second Growth Holiday. It takes place in the month of October and focuses on the growth and spread of magic and imagination. 

History

The October celebrations surrounding magic are a Feadhainn tradition. The name has the same origin as that of the Draoidh Valley. Draoidh refers to magic, and -tíde can mean both “time” and “tide,” which are equally fitting, seeing as how magic will surge in power during this period. 

Traditions

Hallows Eve, the day when all magic good and evil are strongest, falls in this month, and many enjoy the new abilities and silly games and traditions that they can do on this day. People dress up all funny, there’s lots of candy and playing pretend, etc. 

The favorite holiday of children and many, many members of House Marvin.

Magical festivals are very popular during this month. Since magical displays will become even more impressive in the weeks before Hallows Eve, it’s a long-standing tradition that mages show off some of their most exciting skills during this month. These events are typically more prominent and intense in the western half of Duilintinn, but in the decades since the kingdom’s founding, the eastern half has long since warmed up to the concept of magic and now also enjoys at least a few displays of magic during this holiday. 

Finally, the magic of Hallows' Eve causes a boom in magical plant growth. Many people take this opportunity to eat foods with magical ingredients. While this is normally discouraged due to the risks of mixing magical effects, Hallows' Eve is the one day people indulge in a bit of magic in their food.

Adjacent Minor Holidays

October 31 is also Lord Jameson’s Name Day, in addition to Hallows’ Eve. 

Hallows’ Eve also happens to be the date when The Enemy attacked King Sean for the first time. As such, it is typically a day of nervous anticipation for members of The Watch, as the surge of magic creates unique opportunities for all parties. In 1615 and 1616, Lord Jameson and Lord Marvin were both seen for the first time in years on this day.