Kaife Cart

On the last day of each calendar year, the residents of Kadishir gather to celebrate the Festival of Lights. A tradition born from both copper and bronze sidhen traditions, these new year celebrations vary by municipality -- but they typically feature a gathering of street vendors, performers, and other curiosities along a main thoroughfare. The festivities are lit with both mundane and magical lights, with bonfires spaced at regular intervals, and those in attendance generally share in good cheer with one another until (and often after) they ring in the new year at midnight.
One of the most beloved staples at the Festival of Lights are the kaife carts. These enclosed wagons are drawn by beasts of burden, typically oxen or other animals that have been conditioned or trained to not startle in crowds. Though some variations do exist in either larger or smaller sizes, the most typical kaife cart features a driver, positioned on a box on the front or top of the wagon's ceiling, and two passengers in the interior. The inside of each kaife cart features a compact kitchen suitable for brewing and serving the traditional Kadishiran drink kaife, along with small snacks or pastries. Though the carts often stake out positions somewhere among the festivities, in larger cities they typically make their way up and down the street to reach the maximum number of customers.
Kaife itself is a heated drink made of milk, chocolate, and cinnamon. Other spices or additives are not uncommon. The first cup for each customer is traditionally free, in the spirit of good will and community that characterizes the Festival of Lights. Particularly extravagant additions may come with an extra charge, and most customers will make a 'donation' or 'tip' coins in exchange. Many sidhe drink the beverage simply, without any bells and whistles, but one of the most common mix-ins is some type of alcohol, most commonly bourbon or whiskey.

Rarity

Common

Length

12 ft

Height

7 ft

Complement / Crew

1 driver, 2 servers