Saovine

Saovine is the New Year's holiday, celebrated at the end of October and beginning of November by both humans as well as elves. People have taken a habit to burn a figure representing Falka, a famous rebel, on a bonfire during the Saovine.

It's considered bad luck to play an instrument or enter a graveyard during the time between Saovine and Imbolc. It's also believed that a child born during the time between the two holidays will become a striga.

Saovine is one of the four magical holidays in the elven calendar. Others are Imbolc, Belleteyn and Lammas.

Notable Occasions

 * Banshees appear on Saovine night, crying for those who will die during the following year.

Trivia

 * In the real world, this holiday corresponds with Samhain.

Saovine