Revelia Carnivale

The Ninefold Tale of Revelia

I. Revelia is a faraway land where the denizens honor their beloved patron Cholen, and the first of his servants Tilamaire, as well as his brother Jastev throughout the year.

II. Cholen and Tilamaire first observed that there were corners of Elanith that lacked for song and revelry, and set out to bring their light to these dark places.

III. To bring their idea to the mortal realm, they prevailed upon Cholen’s brother Jastev to reveal their desires to those mortals most able to remedy the need, the people of Revelia.

IV. For the favor of relaying this revelation to the mortals, Jastev included his own geas to the mortals, that they would not neglect the visual arts as well as those of his kin.

V. The revelations came to the people of Revelia in nine separate omens, each embodied within a different sphere of the influences of the three Arkati.

VI. The Firsts of Revelia convened a council to study the omens and discern how best to spread the Arkati’s wishes.

VII. The nine councilmembers spent nine days in seclusion, the council returned with their decree.

VIII. Each year, Nine Muses of Revelia were to be selected from among the people to embody the wishes of the Arkati and to spread the love of art, music, dance and all things that bring joy to dark places

IX. After many years, all of Revelia was lit with joy and now the Nine Muses finally begin to travel the rest of Elanith to bring the favor of the Arkati to the nine corners of the world...

Muses of Cholen	Muses of Jastev	Muses of Tilamaire
Temptation Trouble Troubador	Prophecy Poesy Paint	Cavort Caprice Concerto

Locations

The Revelia Carnivale sponsors will create an oasis of festivity around the Town Well in Wehnimer's Landing, complete with a stage, decorations, seating and more! Local hosts are invited to use this area to host their own contributions to the Revelia spirit! See the schedule for venue details for each specific event.

Little Revelia
Gateway to Little Revelia	(Lich # 228)	Located in Town Square Central in Wehnimer's Landing, pass between a pair of tall carved modwir poles supporting a festively painted banner! Cast off your cares as you travel from Landing to the land of celebration and all things art!
Revelia Stage	(Lich # 7562)	Make use of a low carved modwir stage draped in particolor bunting - What better way to be greeted in Revelia than by with a beautiful stage? Host your play, concert, or presentation event here!
A Revelian Gathering Place	(Lich # 8668)	Just a few magical steps northwest of the stage, a circle of fragrant hay bales adorned with festive bunting awaits! Need something a little more intimate for your event? How about some comfy and rustic haybales for a storytelling or casual mixer?
Outdoor Artistic Inspiration	(Lich # 8667)	Gather at the northernmost point of Little Revelia to use a scattering of simple modwir worktables adorned with festive bunting for all your crafty pursuits! A perfect location for your workshops, classes, and seminars!
Celebration Under the Old Oak Tree	(Lich # 8666)	Gaily decorated, some colorful ribbon streamers draped from the branches of the oak tree provide the perfect backdrop for a Revelian soiree! Party the night away amid festive Revelia decorations! Look here for a special traveling encore from the Cairnfang Manor Grand Art Exhibition!

2024 Schedule of Events

All times Eastern

Time	Event	Host(s)	Venue	Description
Wednesday, July 10th
9:00PM - 9:45PM	Carnivale Opening Parade	Silvergate Inn	Parade begins at Ebonstone Manor	Kick off five days of revelry and fun with the opening parade to the Revelia Carnivale! Learn the lost secrets of Revelia and how you might be lucky enough to be deemed one of the Revelian Muses, honored embodiments of the arts.
9:45PM	Revelia Convocation	Led by Delindra, Cleric of Cholen	Silvergate Inn	Immediately following the Opening Parade, join devoted Cleric of Cholen, Delindra Talissen, for a Convocation blessing the festivities.
Thursday, July 11th
6:00PM	The Art of the Brew	House Paupers	Paupers, Rose Garden (# 8752 / u104902)	Paupers' own Chatelaine Traiva discusses and demonstrates the art of brewing with portable stills - bring your own to participate in this interactive session, or just come ready to drink!
7:00PM	Revelia Spa Session	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Meadow (Lich #3741, two east)	Get primped and pampered during the festivities with Silvergate Inn!
9:00PM	Winter Poets in Summer	White Haven	Paupers, Rose Garden (# 8752 / u104902)	Share a poem of Winter to cool off the hot summer nights!
Friday, July 12th
6:00PM	Carnivale Cocktails	Elanthian Elegance	Lily Manor, Event Hall (Lich #25182)	Lovers of carnival, performance, and fashion are invited to gather for cocktails and conversation in the Event Hall.
8:00PM	Spin the Wheel	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Inn Meadow (lich # 3741 then 2 east)	Spin the Wheel for a chance at fantastic prizes, or just come to watch and catch a fish or two. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
9:00PM - 11:00PM	Shopping Spree	The Coterie of the Swan	TBD	Show off your knowledge of local shopkeepers and their wares as you race to put together a fabulous Revelia Carnivale outfit!
11:00 PM	Mystery Theatre	The Faendryl Enclave	House Brigatta, Amphitheater (Lich #273, north, go portal)	The Faendryl Enclave offers another night of mystery, suspense, and plot twists! It's truly an event with something for everyone.
Saturday, July 13th
11:00AM	Revelia Carnivale Brunch & Craft Session	House Paupers	Ebonstone Manor, Enchanted Garden (look for the portal at Ebonstone Manor or your local CHE annex hall)	Start off the third full day of Revelia Carnivale with an informal brunch. Bring various crafting projects to work on, or completed crafts to show off!
3:00PM	Pandemonius Theatre	Argent Aspis	Revelian Gathering Place at the Town Well (Lich # 8668)	Join the House of the Argent Aspis for a raucous afternoon of creative & collaborative talespinning, and whet your appetites for the Carnivale Concert tonight!
7:00PM	Numinous Colormancy	Order of the Sphere and Scythe	OSAS Cave Garden outside Wehnimer's Landing (Lich # 27840)	The Order of the Sphere and Scythe hosts a game of divining the meaning of colors. Participants will be divided into teams and will be shown different colors - teams will write down their interpretation of the colors' meanings. The team with the most matches wins!
9:00PM - 11:00PM	Carnivale Concert	House Argent Aspis & House Paupers	Den of the Dragon Theatre, House Aspis (#24961)	The long tradition of performing arts continues with the Carnivale Concert, where all performers of Elanthia are invited to take the stage and share their creations.
Sunday, July 14th
11:00AM	Merchant Services for Revelia Gala	House Paupers	House Paupers Rose Garden	Put the finishing touch on your outfit for the Revelia Gala as House Paupers hosts a skilled merchant to work on clothing/shoes and jewelry items only. (Help as many people as possible receive work by preparing your design in advance - use the Alteration Help forum in Discord or ask during various Carnivale events if you need assistance.)
2:00PM	Art vs. Craft	Caeruil Atelier	Grand Art Exhibit tent temporarily located at the Wehnimer's Landing Town Well (#8666/u7351)	Join Caeruil Atelier for an open discussion on the differences (and similarities) between craft and art. Both artwork and crafting are creative pursuits followed by many, yet there often is confusion or even competition between the two. Are you a crafter? An artist? Both? Come out and lend your perspective to this ongoing debate of the ages!
6:00PM - 8:00PM	Revelia Gala	House Paupers	House Paupers - Hall of Lore	Fashion is art, so be a living canvas and show it off! This year's theme is Flora and Fauna - show us what that means to you as we celebrate the end of Revelia Carnivale and dance the evening away. (OOC Note: This event is based loosely on the famous Met Gala, held each spring at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Feel free to take inspiration from the stunning creations shown off at this memorable event, but remember to follow ALTER guidelines!)

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History of Carnivales Past

Revelia 2023

All times Eastern

Time	Event	Host(s)	Venue	Description
Wednesday, July 5th
9:00PM - 10:00PM	Carnivale Opening Parade	Silvergate Inn	Parade begins at Ebonstone Manor	Kick off five days of revelry and fun with the opening parade to the Revelia Carnivale! Learn the lost secrets of Revelia and how you might be lucky enough to be deemed one of the Revelian Muses, honored embodiments of the arts.
10:00PM	Dice of Dramatic Destiny	Argent Aspis	Wehnimer's Landing, Town Well South (#7562)	Join the sibs of Argent Aspis in a game straight from Cholen's heart! Part luck and part skill, D-oh-Double-D tests your artistic mettle to tell a tale with unpredictable twists and turns!
Thursday, July 6th
7:00PM	Revelia Spa Session	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Meadow (Lich #3741, two east)	Get primped and pampered during the festivities with Silvergate Inn!
8:00PM	Rone Academy Craft Faire	Rone Academy	Rone Academy, Front Porch (Lich #14621, u217003)	Bring your handmade goods or catalog to Rone Academy for an evening of bartering or purchasing crafted items!
Friday, July 7th
6:00PM	Carnivale Cocktails	Elanthian Elegance	Lily Manor, Event Hall (Lich #25182)	Lovers of carnival, performance, and fashion are invited to gather for cocktails and conversation in the Event Hall.
8:00PM	Wheel of Booze	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Inn, The Lion's Den Pub	Come see if your stamina can withstand the Wheel of Booze, where drunkenness is a certainty! Prizes, booze, fun, and booze will be had!
9:00PM	Prepare for the Revelia Gala	House Paupers	House Paupers, Rose Garden	One of Elanthia's skilled artisans will be available to help you prepare a stunning ensemble for the premiere of the Revelia Gala, courtesy of House Paupers. Work will be provided only for clothing (including shoes) and jewelry meant to be worn to a formal event. (Please help as many people as possible receive work by having your design ready ahead of time and ensuring that it meets all ALTER guidelines. Traiva and many others will be available to provide assistance prior to the artisan's arrival.)
11:00PM	A Play! "Writ in Crimson Shadow"	Faendryl Enclave & House Brigatta	House Brigatta, Amphitheater (Lich #273, north, go portal)	See spectacle and intrigue on the stage, presented in a selection of recently translated scenes from a popular Faendryl play.
Saturday, July 8th
11:00AM	Revelia Carnivale Brunch	House Paupers	Ebonstone Manor, Enchanted Garden (look for the portal at Ebonstone Manor or your local CHE annex hall)	Start off the third full day of Revelia Carnivale with an informal brunch. As you enjoy the refreshments and company, try your hand in a Darkbox or test your luck with Paupers' Wheel of Fortune.
12:00PM	Sonnet to Me of "Union"	White Haven	Ebonstone Manor, Enchanted Garden (look for the portal at Ebonstone Manor or your local CHE annex hall)	Considering the call for unity, White Haven will encourage thought and creativity through the art of poetry. Let our souls define what Unity means to us. Be creative, have fun, don't stress on perfection. (New to writing sonnets? Get help here!)
2:00PM	Nefarious Knitting	House Paupers	House Paupers, Rose Garden	Join the Nefarious Knitter, Lithyia, for an hour of knitting, drinking, crafts, drinking, portraits, drinking, gossiping, and, of course, drinking!
5:00PM	A Play!	RYSK	Revelia Stage - Wehnimer's Landing Town Well (#7562)	Enjoy the comedy featuring the trials (and failures) of the mythical hero Queen Arthia!
7:00PM	Dark Box Social	Silvergate Inn	TBD	What wonders does the box hold for you?
8:00PM	Wheel of Fate	Order of the Sphere and Scythe	Silvergate Inn, Tea Room	Is luck on your side? You might need it this afternoon when you play Wheel of Fate hosted by The Order of the Sphere and Scythe. Prizes will include silvers, containers, chrisms, and much more!
9:00PM - 11:00PM	Carnivale Concert	House Argent Aspis & House Paupers	Den of the Dragon Theatre, House Aspis (#24961)	The long tradition of performing arts continues with the Carnivale Concert, where all performers of Elanthia are invited to take the stage and share their creations.
11:59PM - ???	Midnight Carnivale	Order of the Shadow	Celebration Under the Old Oak Tree (#8666)	Join Order of the Shadow after the Carnivale Concert for a midnight celebration of the arts!
Sunday, July 9th
12:00PM - 1:00PM	Brunch and "Swan Meet" crafting swap meet	The Coterie of the Swan	Wehnimer's Landing Town Well North (#8667)	Join the Coterie of the Swan for brunch and a swap meet of crafting supplies and goods! (A jewelry smelter will be available if anyone needs a last-minute piece for the Revelia Gala.)
2:00PM	The Art of Critique	Caeruil Atelier	Grand Art Exhibit tent temporarily located in Wehnimer's Landing Town Well (#8666/u7351)	What makes a piece of art good? What makes it better? Both artists and art aficionados are invited to join Caeruil Atelier for a workshop on effective methods of constructive critiques. The host will explain the purpose of a critique, demonstrate what things to look for, and then lead a group critique of artwork on display in the Grand Art Exhibit tent. Artists are welcome to bring their own works for constructive feedback in lieu of the exhibits!
5:00PM - 7:00PM	Revelia Gala	House Paupers	House Paupers - Hall of Lore (follow the trail of dancing shoes from Wehnimer's Landing Town Square Southwest)	New for 5123! Fashion is art, so be a living canvas and show it off! This year's theme is Wearable Art - show us what that means to you as we celebrate the end of Revelia Carnivale and dance the evening away. (OOC Note: This event is based loosely on the famous Met Gala, held each spring at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Feel free to take inspiration from the stunning creations shown off at this memorable event, but remember to follow ALTER guidelines!)
9:00PM	Race for the Defenses	Order of the Silver Gryphon	Starts at Wehnimer's Landing, Moot Hall	Solve the riddles in your race across the Landing!

Revelia 2022

All times Eastern

Time	Event	Host(s)	Venue	Description
Wednesday, July 13th
9:00PM - 10:00PM	Carnivale Opening Parade & Raffle	Silvergate Inn	Parade Begins at Ebonstone Manor	Kick off five days of revelry and fun with the opening parade to the Revelia Carnivale! Learn the lost secrets of Revelia and how you might be lucky enough to be deemed one of the Revelian Muses, honored embodiments of the arts! House Silvergate will be sponsoring a raffle at 9:45 to get the festivities started off right!
10:00PM	Thirty Minute Thespians	Argent Aspis	Town Well South - (Lich # 7562)	What can you do with a prompt, a prop, and just 30 minutes to prepare for the stage? Find out with Argent Aspis' favorite challenge!
Thursday, July 14th
2:00PM	Crafting	Twilight Hall	Wehnimer's Town Well, Blue and Silver Tent	Twilight Hall is calling all crafters! Bring your tools and supplies to the Revelia Carnivale! Crafters and shoppers alike can enjoy a full hour of handcrafted specialized items for personal use or gifts. Visit the town well and look for the blue and silver tent. Refreshments provided.
8:00PM	Revelia Spa Session	Silvergate Inn	Venue	Description
10:00PM	Art of the Fan Dance	Black Hand Trading Co	The Black Hand warehouse	Join the Black Hand trading Company for a cultural presentation on the art of Nalfein fan dancing on Thursday July 14th at 10:00 P.M. This will take place at their warehouse on Dragonsclaw Rd. From the pawnshop, go east, then south. Lich 26890
Friday, July 15th
8:00PM	Booze Auction	Silvergate Inn	Venue	Description
10:00PM	Cursed Cloves	House Sovyn	House Sovyn Courtyard (#8754)	Do you like candy? Prizes? Worth risking some minor injury for them? Then come out and play House Sovyn's game of chance, Cursed Cloves! It's a game that involves eating candy! Outlast all of the other competitors to win a prize! Empaths will be on hand to tend to the losers. And those fortunate enough, and unfortunate at the same time, to find and consume a rare cursed sovyn clove candy will win an even nicer prize! Caution: injury is virtually guaranteed, but so is the fun!
11:00PM	Shanty Town Bug Hunt	Hand of the Arkati	Shanty Town, The Garden (u336076 or go arch from #315)	Bugs have taken over Shanty Town! Help Maylan and the Hand of the Arkati clear the infestation by hunting bugs as we tour the area. Bring your own Bugs on Parade gear or borrow ours. This is your chance to make fancy bug gems and paper decorations - don't worry, we'll teach you how. The evening will begin in the Santy Town Garden, and conclude with tea service at Land Pirate Maylan's private residence.
Saturday, July 16th
11:00AM	Revelia Carnivale Brunch & Raffle	House Paupers	Town Square Central - Well	Start the third full day of Revelia Carnivale with Brunch hosted by Paupers! Enjoy food, drink, and conversation, and show off any art you've made or are working on - fuel up for a day full of fun! At 11:55AM there will be a raffle for a 1x/day Eye Spy trinket.
12:00PM	Drunk Trivia	Silvergate Inn	Venue	Description
1:00PM	HOUSE	House Sovyn	Venue	Description
4:00PM	Wheel of Fate	Order of the Sphere and Scythe	Silvergate Inn Tea Room	Is luck on your side? You might need it this afternoon when you play Wheel of Fate hosted by The Order of the Sphere and Scythe. Prizes will include silvers, containers, chrisms, and much more! Come join us as we celebrate song and dance in the Silvergate Inn's Tea Room in Wehnimers Landing.
5:00PM	Prepare for the Topsy Turvy Masque with Lady Irelain	House Paupers	House Paupers Rose Garden	The House of Paupers once again sponsors a skilled merchant to help you design your perfect Topsy Turvy Masque attire!
6:00PM	Carnivale Cocktails	Elanthian Elegance	Lily Manor, Event Hall	Lovers of carnival, performance, and fashion are invited to gather for cocktails and conversation in the Event Hall.
7:45PM	Shimmer Trinket Raffle	House Paupers	Wehnimer's Landing Town Square Southwest	Paupers is raffling off an OTS shimmer trinket.
9:00PM - 11:00PM	Carnivale Concert	House Argent Aspis & House Paupers	Den of the Dragon Theatre, House Aspis (#24961)	The long tradition of performing arts in celebration of Cholen's Eve continues with the Carnivale Concert, where all the best performers of Elanthia are invited to take to the stage to share their creations.
11:30PM	Iskandr Story Time	Iskandr's Roving Revels	House Paupers, Rose Garden	Need to keep the storytelling fun going? Join Iskandr for more merriment! Share your tales with the roses and the fish and drink the night away.
Sunday, July 17th
2:00PM	Carnivale Fashion Showcase	Elanthian Elegance, House Sylvanfair, The Looking Glass	Ebonstone Manor, Ballroom	The fashion event of Revelia Carnivale will be a showcase where everyone will get a chance to show off their creative talents for the coveted Chalat award. The theme for this year’s showcase is Carnival! No sign-up needed. Come dressed ready and be prepared to not only put your best foot forward on the catwalk.
4:00PM	Sanctify Service Raffle	House Sovyn	Wehnimer's Landing Town Square West	House Sovyn is raffling off up to 200k devotion for one lucky winner!
5:00PM	Dunk Tank	House Sovyn	House Sovyn Courtyard (#8754)	Description
7:50PM	Jewelry Making Kit Raffle	House Paupers	Wehnimer's Landing, North Ring Road	One lucky winner will receive a complete I Dream of Geology Series kit including a T2 smelter, toolkit filled with all jewelry making pliers, and a reticule with some ores.
8:00PM - 10:00PM	Topsy Turvy Masque	House Paupers	Ebonstone Manor, Ballroom	The beloved Topsy Turvy Masque returns for another year of amusement and revelry with prizes for best cross-dressed costume, and more!

Revelia 2021

All times Eastern

Time	Event	Host(s)	Venue	Description
Wednesday, July 14th
9:00PM - 10:00PM	Carnivale Opening Parade	Silvergate Inn	Parade Begins at Ebonstone Manor	Kick off five days of revelry and fun with the opening parade to the Revelia Carnivale! Learn the lost secrets of Revelia and how you might be lucky enough to be deemed one of the Revelian Muses, honored embodiments of the arts!
9:50PM	Squirrel Raffle	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Inn, Courtyard	Your chance to win your very own excitable Revelia companion, a cute cuddly squirrel pet!
10:15PM - 11:00PM	Roll-A-Tale	Argent Aspis	Wehnimer's Landing, Town Well South (#7562)	Join the sibs of Argent Aspis in a game straight from Cholen's heart! Part luck and part skill, Roll-A-Tale tests your artistic mettle to tell a tale with unpredictable twists and turns!
11:00PM	Claidhmore raffle	Argent Aspis	Town Square Northwest	A mithril claidhmore that has been lightened as much as can be. Winner need not be present at the raffle to win but must be awake. An Aspis officer will contact you to deliver your prize!
Thursday, July 15th
7:00PM - 8:00PM	Revelia Spa Session	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Meadow, (Lich# 3741, two east)	Get primped and pampered in preparation for the festivities with House Silvergate.
8:00PM - 9:00PM	Bonfire Kegger & Auction	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Meadow, (Lich# 3741, two east)	Freely flowing alcohol and irresistible auction wares! What could go wrong!
9:30PM - 10:30PM	Introduction to Theatrical Mask Painting	Caeruil Atelier	Wehnimer's Landing, Town Well North (# 8667)	The ACT of theatrical mask production with Caeruil Atelier master artists. *Supplies provided
11:00PM - 12:00am	Brigatta in Flight	House Brigatta	House Brigatta, Banyan Tree (Lich#21321)	Be captivated by artistry as the performers of House Brigatta take to the skies!
Friday, July 16th
6:00PM - 7:00PM	Carnivale Cocktails	Elanthian Elegance	Lily Manor, Events Hall (#25182)	Enjoy cocktails and discuss Carnival fashion in elegant company. Escorts will be available from the Town Well (#8666).
7:45PM	Keg Raffle	House Paupers	Wehnimer's Landing Town Square Southwest	Get in on a raffle for two kegs and be the life of the party! (Note: These are not unlimited kegs.)
8:00PM - 10:00PM	Who Are You - Concert	Silvergate Inn	Silvergate Performance Hall (Lich# 3737, go door)	Tell me who you are in song! Everyone who sings gets a prize and those with the best tales get a better prize!
Saturday, July 17th
noon - 1:00PM	Revelia Carnivale Brunch	House Paupers	Wehnimer's Landing, Town Well South	Enjoy a casual brunch with House Paupers to get ready for another exciting day of Revelia Carnivale!
1:00PM - 2:00PM	Weaving Seminar	House Paupers	House Paupers, Rose Garden	Learn the art of weaving with Paupers' Chatelaine, Traiva, as she finishes trinkets for the Topsy-Turvy Masque. Discussion will include various tools, artistic design, and uses. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.	-
2:00PM - 3:00PM	Wheel of Fate	Order of the Sphere and Scythe	Silvergate Inn, Tea Room	Is luck on your side? You might need it when you play Wheel of Fate. Prizes will include silvers, containers, chrisms, and much more!
5:00PM - 6:00PM	Masque Merchant	House Paupers	House Paupers, Rose Garden	The House of Paupers once again sponsors a skilled merchant to help you design your perfect Topsy Turvy Masque attire!
6:00PM - 7:00PM	AAA - Ask Ardwen Anything!	Rone Academy	Venue	The Scholars of Rone Academy host a night of Ask Ardwen Anything - your chance to mine the mind of the famed Ardwen for any nearly lost tidbits of obscure and eldritch lore! Don't forget to try your luck with the raffle as well!
7:00PM	Pelt Bundler Raffle!	Rone Academy	Town Square Southwest (Lich#284)	Rone Academy presents an embossed triton hide satchel (belt worn, fully unlocked pelt bundler, max deep/light with +4 first aid/+4 survival enhancives)
8:00PM - 10:00PM	Carnivale Concert	House Argent Aspis & House Paupers	Den of the Dragon Theatre, House Aspis (#24961)	The long tradition of performing arts in celebration of Cholen's Eve continues with the Carnivale Concert, where all the best performers of Elanthia are invited to take to the stage to share their creations.
11:30PM	Iskandr Story Time	Iskandr	House Paupers, Rose Garden	Join storyteller Iskandr for late night tales!
Sunday, July 18th
1:00PM	Carnivale Fashion Showcase & Auction	House Sylvanfair, Elanthian Elegance, & The Looking Glass	Ebonstone Manor, Ballroom	Enjoy and bid on the pinnacle of Elanthian fashion at this blockbuster sartorial celebration of Carnival.
4:00PM - 5:00PM	Topsy Turvy Masque	House Paupers	Ebonstone Manor, Ballroom	The beloved Topsy Turvy Masque returns for another year of amusement and revelry with prizes for best cross-dressed costume, and more!
6:00PM	Drunken Musical Cards	Stormwild Hall	Silvergate Garden (Lich# 3741, one east)	Heard of musical chairs? Well this is cards while drunk and it's dangerous!