You find yourself standing in front of the icy clear blue gates towards the festive forests beyond. Tinsel is entwined across the top with holly spigs and baubles decorating it. Ribbons of colour wrap around the locks and hinges as bells ring from behind it.

Behind here are events to celebrate the festive Christmas season and are sealed by powerful magic. If it is truly that time of year then you will be able to proceed.

Here stands the rusted black iron gates that lead to the spooky haunted fields and woodlands. Cackling of witches and the shambling of the undead monsters can be heard from behind. Cobwebs and skeletons are affixed to the gates, large pumpkin torches flicker.

Behind here are events to celebrate the spooky Halloween season and are sealed by powerful magic. If it is truly that time of year then you will be able to proceed.

Go to Lantern fields

Here stand the large multicoloured gates that lead to the Easter Valleys. The large metal gates shimmer with colour as you approach. Balloons and flowers are wrapped around the bars, large decorated eggs sitting at the foot of the archways and the smell of baking tempts from behind them.

Behind here are events to celebrate the festive Easter season and are sealed by powerful magic. If it is truly that time of year then you will be able to proceed.

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Surrounding Birthday Town are the anniversary fields. Vast fields of crops including wheat, hops and vegetables to allow the town to prep for its celebratory feasts, create its splendid birthday beers and bake delicious treats. Keen eyed explorers may be able to wander through the fields and perhaps find trinkets or items lost from the pockets of travellers that came this way before.

It is probably wise to be careful though, the sound of mischievous laughter and bells suggest that there are dozens of gnomes hiding in the crop fields.

There appears to be a slight gnome problem within the fields, the cunning creatures are known for being a nuisance and have no doubt stolen things from residents and travellers. Perhaps you can help find some of the items they stole or simply send them on their way.

After crossing the outlying fields, you arrive at Birthday Town. This large settlement has a huge roaring bonfire burning in the town square, residents feasting around it and happily celebrating with drinks and treats. From atop a large wooden stand to the side, a number of residents are providing jolly dancing music. Surrounding the town are the Anniversary Fields, where wheat is grown to bake into delicious cakes, as well as hops to brew for their hearty beer.

Here at Birthday Town if you have grain you will be able to bake some treats to enjoy. Alternatively the tavern has plenty of drinks to buy and enjoy.

Before you are the large red and gold metal gates of the Anniversary Valley, with black and red insignia adorning as banners wrap between the bars. Behind here you can see the fiery comforting glow of torchlight as celebrations are being prepped for what is to come.

Behind here lie events to celebrate the formation of these lands and the history of it which seem to be protected by magic. If it truly is Syrnia's Birthday then the gates will allow you to pass.
 

You arrive at the centre of Celebration Island on a large raised hill area overlooking all of the regions of these lands. A small viewing area sits at the peak allowing you to take a good look all around.

To the northwest you can see the vibrant colours of the Easter Valleys behind its multicoloured gates of shimmering colours. It is the home of many an easter rabbit or delicious sweet treat. The smell of baked goods drifting from the bakeries in constant preparation for events.

To the west, silvery gates decorated with shades of red, black, gold and silver. The site of the celebration of all things Syrnia in the Anniversary fields, as the large burning torch covers the fields in a warm comforting glow with cheering and feasting patrons.

Looking south, back down the hill, you see the view of the harbour and can watch the dozens of little boats sailing back and forth off into the distance and locations unknown.

To the east, frosted blue ice gates stand as the entrance to the snow covered Christmas forests. The sound of singing and ringing bells echoes through the woodlands and hills even carrying to far up here as many a gnome and elf work hard for their yearly events.

Finally, to the northeast, a moan and a cackle call out even over the noise from the other regions. That way lies the haunted fields and woods, home to the Halloween celebrations behind its dark black iron gates. Not for the faint hearted...

Here in the heart of the islands you are able to purchase special holiday items or potentially get yourself a reward for the holidays, otherwise you can see the paths that lead to the various gates. So, where to now?

As you step off the boat, you arrive at Celebration Harbour. Here, dozens of boats are entering and leaving the docks, ferrying guests from every corner of Syrnia to and from the mystical Celebration Island.

The air is filled with the music of the season, and the scent of food drifts toward the harbour.

Waiting at the gates stands a tall figure in a bright red jacket with golden trim, complete with matching feathered hat and dark boots. He is welcoming the guests, smiling and showing them in.

Celebration Captain: Welcome to Celebration Island! The greatest parties across all of Syrnia are held here! So much to do, so little time with which to do it. Enter in and explore, relax, and enjoy yourselves!

You may notice that some areas of the island are blocked off by some peculiar gates. The path through these gateways is only revealed during the right time of year. If the proper Holiday Magic has grown enough in strength to weaken the barrier, then passage to said area will be open and everyone may explore!

One last thing before you go! Ensure that you have signed the holiday Guest Book. This will help illuminate those individuals who possess true holiday spirit!

The Celebration Captain winks at you with a sly glint in his eye.

In the meantime, I'll leave you to it. Good luck, and have fun!