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Khybersef

Holiday
998-10-21

Khybersef, which begins on the 21st of Vult (December), marks a week of taking precautions against Long Shadows. The end of the year is a dangerous time in Eberron, as the border between the Material Plane and Mabar grows thin during Long Shadows. While Vassals choose to keep the darkness away through parties and celebrations, Flamists take a more serious tone, returning to the teachings of the church’s many celebrated templar-saints and preparing for conflict with the forces of evil. 

Source: Cultures of Thrane


The 27th of Vult, Khybersef, is the first day of winter. The shortening of the days is thought to represent the balance in power shifting from the light to the dark, emboldening dark forces. It is likely no coincidence that the Flamic holiday of Khybersef coincides with the Sovereign Host holiday Long Shadows, said to be the time when the Sovereign of Ambition and Dark Magic, the Shadow, is strongest.

Communities each treat Khybersef differently, but a common tradition is to light up the night with silver candles in order to chase away the darkness. In some communities, especially since the end of the Last War, the faithful have begun creating dazzling magical light displays in public parks and shared spaces.

It is also common for followers of the Flame to fast on Khybersef, and then spend the following day sharing a feast with the rest of the community.

Source: Sarhain's Guide to the Silver Flame


On the longest night of the year, when light and goodness seem to be at their weakest, the Purified believe that the bonds holding the fiendish overlords in Khyber are also at their weakest and that the world is in its greatest danger. Many quests and crusades are launched on Khybersef (a shortened, dialectical form of “Khyber’s Eve”)

Source: Eberron Campaign Guide


A shortening of the original name, “Khyber’s Eve,” this is the start of winter, when light and goodness are at their weakest and worship of the Shadow is strongest. Scripture states that the bonds holding the demon lords in Khyber are at their thinnest between this night and the solstice. The Purified spend the night in intense prayer and spiritual vigilance. Many quests and crusades begin on Khybersef.

Source: Faiths of Eberron