Wintersday
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Wintersday is an annual event which celebrates the Tyrian New Year according to the Mouvelian Calendar. It features towns decorated with gifts, snow, candy, and holiday NPCs.
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[edit] Decorated Towns
Ascalon City, Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Kamadan, Jewel of Istan and Eye of the North are all redecorated in a suitably festive (and snowy) style.
[edit] Finale
A competition between Grenth and Dwayna about the end of winter. Functions like a minigame. Held in Lion's Arch and Kamadan.
[edit] Festival Event Quests
- Grandfather Kringle quests
- Elder Skruuj quests
[edit] NPCs
[edit] Lion's Arch
- Wintersday Priest - Transports player to Dwayna Vs Grenth arena and back.
- Wintersday Collectors - Trade collectible goods for special items.
- Rift Warden - transports players to In Grenth's Defense; You're a Mean One, Mr. Grenth; Straight to the Heart; and The Strength of Snow
- Kimberly - Lion's Arch
- Candysmith Kris - Lion's Arch
[edit] Ascalon City
[edit] Kamadan
[edit] Droknar's Forge
[edit] Eye of the North
? (20)Will Brockman - Eye of the North
10 (20) Erich
- 20 (20) Lieutenant Thackeray
- 20 (20) Carlisle Gavenport
20 (20) Orwin Radcliff
20 (20) Allyn Brand
20 (20) Ebon Vanguard Soldier
- 20 (20) Ebon Vanguard Soldier
- 20 (20) Ebon Vanguard Soldier
- 20 (20) Ebon Vanguard Soldier
20 (20) Ebon Vanguard Monk
- 20 (20) Ebon Vanguard Necromancer
20 (20) Casey Carpenter
[edit] Ice Cliff Chasms
- Jingle Bear, introduced in 2008. A tamable pet that spawns in Gwen's garden if you complete all four of the Eye of the North Wintersday quests.
[edit] Items
- Candy Cane Shard
- Wintergreen Candy Cane
- Peppermint Candy Cane
- Rainbow Candy Cane
- Wintersday Gift
- Snowman Summoner
- Eggnog
- Spiked Eggnog
- Yuletide Tonic
- Glob of Frozen Ectoplasm
- Fruitcake
- Mischievous Tonic
- Frosty Tonic
- Miniature Polar Bear, introduced in 2007. A possible (but very rare) drop from the Wintersday Chest.
[edit] Armor and weapons
- Stylish Yule Cap
- Freezie Crown
- Great Horns Of Grenth
- Jester's Cap
- Candy Cane weapons
- Yule Cap
- Horns of Grenth
- Ice Crown
- Wreath Crown
- Rudi Mask
- Grentch Cap
[edit] Notes
- You can get several Wintersday items from the Wintersday Chest. (The Wintersday Chest should not be confused with the Chest of Wintersday Past, which is accessible all year and does not offer the Miniature Polar Bear as a possible drop.)
[edit] Trivia
- Candy Cane is often abbreviated to "CC"
[edit] History
- Wintersday 2005 introduced Wintersday which was celebrated in Ascalon City, Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, and the Tomb of the Primeval Kings, with the finale in Lion's Arch.
- Wintersday 2006 added Kamadan, Jewel of Istan to the cities that celebrated, including its quests and finale.
- Wintersday 2007 added two quests to the the Rift Warden quest giver in both Lion's Arch and Kamadan. (Including the famous MPB).
- Wintersday 2008 expanded Wintersday to include the Eye of the North, with its quests and Jingle Bear.
| Special events | |
|---|---|
| Canthan New Year | 2007 • 2008 • 2009 |
| Birthday Celebration | 2nd • 3rd • 4th |
| Dragon Festival | 2006 • 2007 • 2007 Redux • 2008 • 2009 |
| Wintersday in July | 2008 • 2009 |
| Halloween | 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2008 Redux • 2009 |
| Wintersday | 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 |
| Miscellaneous | Day of the Tengu • Farewell to Gaile • Talk Like a Pirate Day |
