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Festival Nights happens during each solstice and the two equinoxes of each year. The Summer Solstice, The Winter Solstice, the Fall equinox, and the Spring Equinox. During the festivals, the boundaries that define where different creatures can enter dissolve, and consequently all of the magical creatures on a preserve are allowed to run free outside of their normal areas. Going outside during a festival night can be hazardous, and certain precautions must be made to ensure the security of those inside of the house. On the festival nights, nightmares take shape and prowl the yard. Ancient entities of supreme evil patrol the darkness in search of prey. The caretaker's quaters, and a few areas like Warren's cabin are safe from the various monsters that live in the preserve. Fablehaven itself has almost fallen twice during Midsummer's Eve. To defend against the mischievous beings that roam free on these nights, Fairy Lanterns are put out, as well as tribal masks, herbs, salt and other safeguards. On these nights, many tricks are used, and some involve artifice and illusion. Without drinking the milk, a person will become more susceptible to getting injury, as creatures can enhance the potency of their illusions against you. It was noted that the Summer Solstice is much more rowdy than any of the other festival nights, the Winter Solstice being the second most so.

In certain sanctuaries, Festival Nights can reveal certain paths or gateways. At Wyrmroost, Stormguard Castle would only let people in on these occasions. Due to a similar idea, magic enabled a path called the Festival Road to lead a straight path towards the Painted Mesa, but only on the eve of a Festival Night. The trek was perilous, and it was immediately discarded as an idea to get inside the vault. It's unknown whether other oppurtunities like this are available throughout other preserves, however it is entirely possible.

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