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It's coming up fast: the second annual Festival of Sands on Antonia Bayle - and this year it's only gotten better.

On the weekend of August 26, 27, and 28, festival coordinators will be hosting a whole slew of events with a variety of prizes for participants who choose to drop by. Low level, high level, it doesn't matter. The events are located in level 1 friendly areas so all may come and enjoy the festivities whether to watch or participate.

But what is the Festival of Sands, you might ask?

The Festival of Sands is a weekend-long celebration of the often-forgotten city of Maj'Dul. Players from the Antonia Bayle server will host events in the Sinking Sands showing pride in each of the Courts, ranging from riddle contests, to gambles of life and coin, to dueling. But keep an eye out; if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of your local Tears grifter for an ongoing event throughout the weekend.

So come on out to the Sinking Sands for a weekend of adventure, excitement, and prizes!

The festivities kick off on Friday, August 26 at 8:00 EDT and run until Sunday evening.

Festival of the Sands

Located on the Antonia Bayle server, in Sinking Sands
Friday, August 26, 2011 – Sunday, August 28, 2011

Map of The Festival of the Sands Event locations.


FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011
COURT OF TRUTH

Blessing of Ro and Opening Ceremonies
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Erithe
Time: 8:00 PM EST

Yo' Camel so Fat…
Location: Stargazer's Alcove
Sponsor: Coterie of Thorns
Time: 8:30 PM EST

Can You Stump the Sphinx?
Location: Serpent's Spine
Sponsor: Darkmoon Tower
Time: 9:30 PM EST

Master of the Debate
Location: Serpent's Spine
Sponsor: Darkmoon Tower
Time: 10:30 PM EST

Tavern/Talent Show
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Luxelen/Shaded Lotus
Time: TBA

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011
COURT OF BLADES

Pass the Shot
Location: Serpent's Spine
Sponsor: Miscreants
Time: 4:00 PM EST

Drunken Race
Location: Serpent's Spine
Sponsor: Miscreants
Time: 5:00 PM EST

Dervish Dagger Toss
Location: Fires of Ro
Sponsor: Coterie of Thorns
Time: 6:00 PM EST

Trial of the Sands
Location: Fires of Ro
Sponsor: Sigils
Time: 7:00 PM EST

The Thirsty Mummy/Thunderdome
Location: Fires of Ro
Sponsor: Coterie of Thorns
Time: TBA

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011
COURT OF COIN

Wayfinder's Restaurant/Desert Feast
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Bonnet and Co./Sigils
Time: 4:00 PM EST

Sink or Swim
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Shaded Lotus
Time: 6:00 PM EST

Griffon High Dive
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Shaded Lotus
Time: 7:00 PM EST

Maj'Dul Mad Hunt
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Shaded Lotus
Time: 8:00 PM EST

Blessing of Sul and Closing Ceremonies
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Sibelle
Time: 9:00 PM EST

House of Heaven Haren Auction
Location: Caiman's Way
Sponsor: Kathenna
Time: 9:30 PM EST

Wishing Well
Location: Stargazer's Alcove
Sponsor: Sojourners of Norrath
Time: TBA

ONGOING EVENTS

Challenge of Tears
Sponsor: Coterie of Thorns
Court: Tears


This event is planned and sponsored by Bonnet and Co., Coterie of Thorns, Darkmoon Tower, Erithe, Kathenna, Luxelen, Miscreatns, Shaded Lotus, Sibelle, Sigils, and Sojourners of Norrath. If you would like to sign up for events, please visit the Festival of the Sands website. Don't forget to join the discussion on the EQII Player Events forum!