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== A Royal Wedding Chapter 2==
  
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== Future Events ==
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Hear ye, hear ye!  The royal wedding of Prince Tashelot of the Meshwesh and the daughter of Viceroy Kashti, Carmiya, will take place at the Tanis capital city on August 29, 2019 at Noon EDT!  Bring your fireworks and best wine and beer for a historic celebration afterwards!
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<<OOC: This will be the end of Tale 8 party!  Don't miss it!>>
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[[Aligning an Alliance]]
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== Of the Three Chapter 1 ==
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The obviously more roughly clothed man was quickly waved into silence by the taller official when the shepherd ran past the heavy cowhide hung half open that was the door to the luxurious tent.  Lowering his head immediately, the man backed out of the enclosure in a bent over posture as the sheepherder’s eyes briefly identified his seated ruler.  He decided that his question for the Elder could wait....
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Read more at [[Of the Three]].
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== The Stranger's Challenge Cheese Recipe ==
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An on-going event: [[ The Stranger's Challenge Cheese Recipe]] Players may attempt the challenge at any time.
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Earn one rare [[cheese]] recipe by successfully completing the challenge via a [[Shrine of Conflict]].
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  Send your spirit to The Stranger's Construction Challenge
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Requires a 1 [[Malardium]] fee (prospected metal, check [https://atitd.wiki/tale8/Ariella%27s_Prospecting_and_Mining_Camp_Guide  this link] for more infos) to enter the conflict arena and begin (or retry) the challenge.
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== Spring Herbing Hunts ==
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King Osorkon, King Tutimaos, and Viceroy Kashti  have sent out a plea to help the Kushians and Meshweshians to open the technology of [[Mutagenics]].  They are aware that the Hyksos already have access to Mutagenics.  But unfortunately, the Kushians and Meshweshians have been 'blessed' with needing seeds.  They only need a few more, but alas, even the incredible foragers of Meshwesh and Kush have not been able to find all they need.  Just a few more and they can attain their goal of knowing Mutagenics in their regions!
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=== Spring Herbing Hunt 1 ===
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'''Begins''': March 23rd 7:00am GMT
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'''Ends''': March 23rd 8:00am GMT
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=== Prizes ===
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; Picking the Most of a Single Herb:
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: 5 Herbing Pot Kit by Lottery
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; Total Herb:
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: 1 Whisperer's Fly Rod to each of the top 5
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: 1 Lubricating Oil Participation Prize
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; Mystery Herb:
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: 1 Spiderfang Fly Rod to each of the top 5
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: 30 Sheet Glass to each of the top 10
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; Most Types of Herb:
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: 1 Elixir of Travel (Diamond) by Lottery
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: 250 Gravel randomly to those tied for best, limit 10
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----
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=== Spring Herbing Hunt 2 ===
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'''Begins''': March 23rd 2:00pm GMT
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'''Ends''': March 23rd 3:00pm GMT
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=== Prizes ===
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; Single Herb:
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: Top 25 - 30 Potash each
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; Total Herb:
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: Lottery of  5 players to win 1 Herbing Basket Kit each
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: Participation Prize - 10 Gravel to each
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; Mystery Herb:
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: Top 25 - 15 Sheet Glass each
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; Most Types of Herb:
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: Top 5 - 1 Geb's Golden Sickle each
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----
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=== Spring Herbing Hunt 3 ===
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'''Begins''': March 24th 1:00am GMT
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'''Ends''': March 24th 2:00am GMT
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=== Prizes ===
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; Single Herb:
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: Top 5 - 1 Herbing Basket Kit each
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; Total Herb:
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: 1 Herbing Basket Kit randomly to those tied for best, limit 5 players
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: Participation Prize: 10 salt to each
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; Mystery Herb:
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: Top 10 - 1 Beer Kettle Kit each
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; Most Types of Herb:
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: Top 10 - 1 Elixir of Travel (Crystal) each
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: 1 Geb's Silver Sickle by Lottery
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==Santa is coming==
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[[File:Sleigh.png|200px|thumb|left|Santa's Sleigh]]Egyptians, Santa is coming. Build a [[Santa%27s_Sleigh|Sleigh]] for him and on Christmas Day he might just leave a present for you if you've been good!<br>
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==Alchemy shards can be found in trees==
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Rumours spread across the land of Mysterious Clay [[Shards]] that are being found under trees of all varieties.
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==Platinum Ceremonial Knife Raffle==
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Win a Platinum Ceremonial Knife for the test of the Giving Fisherman. Tickets are 25 Gravel each. Drawing held Saturday November 17th at 18:00 UTC. (10am Pacific time)<br>
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[[User:Iratia/Raffles/Knife| Platinum Ceremonial Knife Raffle]]
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==Ghosts!/Halloween Sculpture Event==
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Spooky [[Ghosts]] have been spotted across Egypt, don't touch!
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*[[Halloween_Sculpture_Event| Halloween Sculpture Event]]
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==Kuupid Memorial Vigil==
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To honor the life of Kuupid, a vigil was held on September 29, 2018 and a [[Memorial_Gardens|memorial]] placed in her memory.
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==Pig Event==
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A mysterious Pig Barn appeared near the Meroe chariot stop. Those who could tempt one of the three special pigs to their camp were rewarded with a prize.
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For more Dev info/events about Pigs please see: [[Swinery_Demonstration| Swine Demo]]
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==Time to Weed and Pick the Flowers==
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Started September 16, 2018, duration 4 days
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In this event, PrincessAlara will call out for people to find an Weed and report it in Events channel. Someone from the Events Team will come to you and pick the weed. Depending on the (random) result, you will receive a prize.
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More information on the Event page: [[Time to Weed and Pick the Flowers]]
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==Mystery Fish and Prizes==
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Started August 18th at 6PM, last 24hrs
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[[Mystery Fish and Prizes | Mystery Fish and Prizes]]
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==Greatness of the Past==
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[[Greatness of the Past | Greatness of the Past]]
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==A Date for Gambling==
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[[A_Date_For_Gambling| A Date For Gambling]]
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==Hunt for Herbs Again!==
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Read the rules and information at [[Hunt_for_Herbs_Again!| Hunt for Herbs Again!]].
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== Father's Fishing Derby ==
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Many fathers enjoy some peace and quiet once in a while. Some meditate, others take to beer brewing, but many like to go fish. Let's give them this opportunity for this year's Father's Day.
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Of course anyone can join in as well, but please be quiet so you don't scare the fish away!
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Duration: '''45 hours'''.
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Start: Friday, June 15, 7pm GMT (8pm BST, 9pm CET, 3pm EST, noon PST).
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End: Sunday, June 17, 4pm GMT (5pm BST, 6pm CET, noon EST, 9am PST).
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More information can be found here: [[Father%27s_Fishing_Derby | Father's Fishing Derby]].
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== Whip It, Don't Tip It! ==
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Whip a bull from start to finish line as fast as you can! Make sure to bring your Stockwhip.
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Race Dates:
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: Part 1: Saturday June 2nd 2018 at 7 pm GMT
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: Part 2: Sunday June 3rd 2018 at 3 pm GMT
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Details and Registration Page [[Whip_It,_Don%27t_Tip_It! | Whip It, Don't Tip It!]]
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: '''Note: You must register on this page to participate'''
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== A Fishy Census ==
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Four fishing contests starting on May 12.
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=== Part 1: Abdju and Tilapia (May 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT) ===
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The scholars of the Great Universities of Art and Music want to gather details about the population of fish in our rivers and seas while you prepare to stuff and mount your biggest catches as trophies. 
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Please focus on Abdju and Tilapia while the census is running.  Catch as much as you can and as big as you can. 
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Rewards for your help will be: 
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For '''biggest''' Abdju (and same for biggest Tilapia):
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
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*5 Barrels to the top 8
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*100 Carrots to top 50 
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For '''most''' Abdju (and same for biggest Tilapia):
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner 
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*5 Baskets to the top 8 
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*100 Cabbage to top 50 
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Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish):
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*10 Salt
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*8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery 
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*8 Topaz Light Boxes by Lottery
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*1 Token of Ra by Lottery
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*1 Microphone Part by Lottery
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Clarification on TIES:
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* Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
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* Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7.  Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.
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=== Part 2: Catfish and Phagrus (May 12 from 11 pm - midnight EDT) ===
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Please focus on Catfish and Phagrus while the census is running.  Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.   
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Rewards for your help will be:   
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For '''biggest''' Catfish (and same for biggest Phagrus): 
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner 
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*5 Barrels to the top 8 
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*100 Onions to top 50   
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For '''most''' Catfish (and same for biggest Phagrus):
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner 
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*5 Baskets to the top 8 
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*100 Leeks to top 50   
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Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish): 
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*10 Glass Jars
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*8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery 
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*8 Sapphire Light Boxes by Lottery
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Clarification on TIES:
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* Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
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* Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7.  Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.
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=== Part 3: Carp and Perch (May 13 7-8 a.m. EDT) ===
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Please focus on Carp and Perch while the census is running.  Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.     
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Rewards for your help will be:     
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For '''biggest''' Carp (and same for biggest Perch): 
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner 
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*5 Barrels to the top 8 
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*100 Carrots to top 50     
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For '''most''' Carp (and same for biggest Perch):
 +
*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner   
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*5 Baskets to the top 8   
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*100 Cabbage to top 50     
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Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish): 
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*10 Salt 
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*8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery   
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*8 Ruby Light Boxes by Lottery     
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Clarification on TIES:
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* Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
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* Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7.  Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8. 
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=== Chromis and Oxyrynchus (May 13 from 3-4 p.m. EDT) ===
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The scholars of the Great Universities of Art and Music want to gather details about the population of fish in our rivers and seas while you prepare to stuff and mount your biggest catches as trophies.     
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Please focus on Chromis and Oxyrynchus while the census is running.  Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.     
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Rewards for your help will be:     
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For '''biggest''' Chromis (and same for biggest Oxyrynchus): 
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner 
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*5 Barrels to the top 8 
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*100 Onions to top 50     
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For '''most''' Chromis (and same for biggest Oxyrynchus):
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*1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner   
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*5 Baskets to the top 8   
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*100 Leeks to top 50     
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Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish): 
 +
*10 Glass Jars 
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*8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery   
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*8 Amethyst Light Boxes by Lottery     
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 +
Clarification on TIES:
 +
* Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
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* Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7.  Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.
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== Give Us Your Best BS! ==
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Blacksmithing contest open to anyone with a hammer and an anvil and some metal. The recommended amount is 20 debens (of any metal) as this will allow you to craft any tool that maybe requested.
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Full details about the contest and prizes here: [[Give_Us_Your_Best_BS!]]
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Summary:
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: At the start of each event window an announcement will be made about which item to craft on your anvil.  Please read the full details about how the event will run and how to report your best effort.
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There are 4 (four)events each lasting one hour with first prizes of 9kQ tools along with other great items.
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== A Hippity Hoppin Easter Egg Hunt! ==
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From the event calendar March 30, 2018:
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<pre>
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Get ready for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Search high and low from one end of Egypt to the other for the brightly colored eggs.  March 30th until April 2nd.
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</pre>
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[[File:Easter_Egg.jpeg|right|250px|T8 Easter Egg Hunt]]
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Easter Eggs are scattered around Egypt.  After the event opened a new set of instructions appeared.
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# Players could donate their Easter Eggs to their Faction for a Faction based buff or improvement.
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#* Meshwesh Faction could earn an increase in the number of chariots in their region.
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#* Hyksos Faction could earn a decreased cost of Hyksos Faction Buildings
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#* Kush Faction could earn a speed buff on Kush controlled roadways
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# Players could donate their Easter Eggs to the University of Architecture to learn how to create stable bonfires (for all factions).
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# Players could donate their Easter Eggs to the U Progress to open up 3 additional tests.
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A latter clarification by Malard, only one of the above would win the bonus.
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Players could choose to keep their Easter Eggs for themselves.
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Opening up the Easter Eggs players got:
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* 3 male and 3 female rabbits
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Event Winner:  Structural Reinforcement of Bonfires
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== Quarry Your Hearts Out! ==
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Full details of the event and prizes awarded: [[Quarry Your Hearts Out!]]
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== Day of the Duck! ==
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From the event calendar March 21, 2018:
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<pre>
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Every year the Citizens of Egypt join together to celebrate the day of the Duck. Praise the Malards to be found all across Egypt for a small gift of celebration.
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Only one Duckie prize per avatar.  Each hour the ducks are repopulated. 
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Please do feed the ducks!
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</pre>
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Throughout the countryside ducks and birds/pigeons appeared.  Clicking on them gives an option to: Feed the Bird.  The bird flies away with the message
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<pre>
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You find a small seed amongst the scraps you're feeding the bird
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</pre>
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Watermelon seeds:
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:: Geb's Produce
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:: Isis' Bounty
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The event lasted 1 day.
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== Cheese Please! ==
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From the event calendar:
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The Scientists at the University of Worship have further instructions from the Stranger's Assistant to tease us with cheeses. 
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Count to ten and it's time to search.  How many of the new moo product will you find?
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Items found include:
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*Odd Barrel of Cheese
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*Odd Bundle of Cheese
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*Odd Chest of Cheese
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*Odd Crate of Cheese
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These items could be opened using crowbars found while fishing. After dropping the Odd item, while holding the crowbar and option is available to Break Open. Doing so snaps the crowbar, but the contents of the container appear in your inventory.
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Items have been reported ranging in potency from 1 to 4. Paull discovered that Istanboly (Potency 2) gave him: -3 dex, 5 speed, 2 con, 5 focus, 2 per.
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Known cheese varieties
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*Halumi
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*Istanboly
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*Mish
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*Rumi
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The event ran 3 times with 2 hour duration and an additional extra long fourth run of 6 hours.
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== Tale 8 Milestones ==
  
 
* Beta 8 will end at 9 AM GMT March 1  
 
* Beta 8 will end at 9 AM GMT March 1  
 
* Tale 8 will begin on 2nd March 2018
 
* Tale 8 will begin on 2nd March 2018

Latest revision as of 23:01, 15 August 2019

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Got a suggestion for events and prizes?
Go to Events Questions

A Royal Wedding Chapter 2

Hear ye, hear ye! The royal wedding of Prince Tashelot of the Meshwesh and the daughter of Viceroy Kashti, Carmiya, will take place at the Tanis capital city on August 29, 2019 at Noon EDT! Bring your fireworks and best wine and beer for a historic celebration afterwards!

<<OOC: This will be the end of Tale 8 party! Don't miss it!>>

Aligning an Alliance

Of the Three Chapter 1

The obviously more roughly clothed man was quickly waved into silence by the taller official when the shepherd ran past the heavy cowhide hung half open that was the door to the luxurious tent. Lowering his head immediately, the man backed out of the enclosure in a bent over posture as the sheepherder’s eyes briefly identified his seated ruler. He decided that his question for the Elder could wait....

Read more at Of the Three.

The Stranger's Challenge Cheese Recipe

An on-going event: The Stranger's Challenge Cheese Recipe Players may attempt the challenge at any time.

Earn one rare cheese recipe by successfully completing the challenge via a Shrine of Conflict. 

 Send your spirit to The Stranger's Construction Challenge

Requires a 1 Malardium fee (prospected metal, check this link for more infos) to enter the conflict arena and begin (or retry) the challenge.

Spring Herbing Hunts

King Osorkon, King Tutimaos, and Viceroy Kashti have sent out a plea to help the Kushians and Meshweshians to open the technology of Mutagenics. They are aware that the Hyksos already have access to Mutagenics. But unfortunately, the Kushians and Meshweshians have been 'blessed' with needing seeds. They only need a few more, but alas, even the incredible foragers of Meshwesh and Kush have not been able to find all they need. Just a few more and they can attain their goal of knowing Mutagenics in their regions!

Spring Herbing Hunt 1

Begins: March 23rd 7:00am GMT

Ends: March 23rd 8:00am GMT

Prizes

Picking the Most of a Single Herb
5 Herbing Pot Kit by Lottery
Total Herb
1 Whisperer's Fly Rod to each of the top 5
1 Lubricating Oil Participation Prize
Mystery Herb
1 Spiderfang Fly Rod to each of the top 5
30 Sheet Glass to each of the top 10
Most Types of Herb
1 Elixir of Travel (Diamond) by Lottery
250 Gravel randomly to those tied for best, limit 10

Spring Herbing Hunt 2

Begins: March 23rd 2:00pm GMT

Ends: March 23rd 3:00pm GMT

Prizes

Single Herb
Top 25 - 30 Potash each
Total Herb
Lottery of 5 players to win 1 Herbing Basket Kit each
Participation Prize - 10 Gravel to each
Mystery Herb
Top 25 - 15 Sheet Glass each
Most Types of Herb
Top 5 - 1 Geb's Golden Sickle each

Spring Herbing Hunt 3

Begins: March 24th 1:00am GMT

Ends: March 24th 2:00am GMT

Prizes

Single Herb
Top 5 - 1 Herbing Basket Kit each
Total Herb
1 Herbing Basket Kit randomly to those tied for best, limit 5 players
Participation Prize: 10 salt to each
Mystery Herb
Top 10 - 1 Beer Kettle Kit each
Most Types of Herb
Top 10 - 1 Elixir of Travel (Crystal) each
1 Geb's Silver Sickle by Lottery

Santa is coming

Santa's Sleigh

Egyptians, Santa is coming. Build a Sleigh for him and on Christmas Day he might just leave a present for you if you've been good!

Alchemy shards can be found in trees

Rumours spread across the land of Mysterious Clay Shards that are being found under trees of all varieties.

Platinum Ceremonial Knife Raffle

Win a Platinum Ceremonial Knife for the test of the Giving Fisherman. Tickets are 25 Gravel each. Drawing held Saturday November 17th at 18:00 UTC. (10am Pacific time)
Platinum Ceremonial Knife Raffle

Ghosts!/Halloween Sculpture Event

Spooky Ghosts have been spotted across Egypt, don't touch!

Kuupid Memorial Vigil

To honor the life of Kuupid, a vigil was held on September 29, 2018 and a memorial placed in her memory.

Pig Event

A mysterious Pig Barn appeared near the Meroe chariot stop. Those who could tempt one of the three special pigs to their camp were rewarded with a prize. 

For more Dev info/events about Pigs please see:  Swine Demo

Time to Weed and Pick the Flowers

Started September 16, 2018, duration 4 days


In this event, PrincessAlara will call out for people to find an Weed and report it in Events channel. Someone from the Events Team will come to you and pick the weed. Depending on the (random) result, you will receive a prize.

More information on the Event page: Time to Weed and Pick the Flowers

Mystery Fish and Prizes

Started August 18th at 6PM, last 24hrs

Mystery Fish and Prizes

Greatness of the Past

Greatness of the Past

A Date for Gambling

A Date For Gambling

Hunt for Herbs Again!

Read the rules and information at Hunt for Herbs Again!.

Father's Fishing Derby

Many fathers enjoy some peace and quiet once in a while. Some meditate, others take to beer brewing, but many like to go fish. Let's give them this opportunity for this year's Father's Day.

Of course anyone can join in as well, but please be quiet so you don't scare the fish away!


Duration: 45 hours.

Start: Friday, June 15, 7pm GMT (8pm BST, 9pm CET, 3pm EST, noon PST).

End: Sunday, June 17, 4pm GMT (5pm BST, 6pm CET, noon EST, 9am PST).


More information can be found here: Father's Fishing Derby.


Whip It, Don't Tip It!

Whip a bull from start to finish line as fast as you can! Make sure to bring your Stockwhip.

Race Dates:

Part 1: Saturday June 2nd 2018 at 7 pm GMT
Part 2: Sunday June 3rd 2018 at 3 pm GMT

Details and Registration Page Whip It, Don't Tip It!

Note: You must register on this page to participate

A Fishy Census

Four fishing contests starting on May 12.

Part 1: Abdju and Tilapia (May 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT)

The scholars of the Great Universities of Art and Music want to gather details about the population of fish in our rivers and seas while you prepare to stuff and mount your biggest catches as trophies.

Please focus on Abdju and Tilapia while the census is running. Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.

Rewards for your help will be:

For biggest Abdju (and same for biggest Tilapia):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Barrels to the top 8
  • 100 Carrots to top 50

For most Abdju (and same for biggest Tilapia):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Baskets to the top 8
  • 100 Cabbage to top 50

Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish):

  • 10 Salt
  • 8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery
  • 8 Topaz Light Boxes by Lottery
  • 1 Token of Ra by Lottery
  • 1 Microphone Part by Lottery

Clarification on TIES:

  • Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
  • Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7. Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.

Part 2: Catfish and Phagrus (May 12 from 11 pm - midnight EDT)

Please focus on Catfish and Phagrus while the census is running. Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.

Rewards for your help will be:

For biggest Catfish (and same for biggest Phagrus):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Barrels to the top 8
  • 100 Onions to top 50

For most Catfish (and same for biggest Phagrus):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Baskets to the top 8
  • 100 Leeks to top 50

Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish):

  • 10 Glass Jars
  • 8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery
  • 8 Sapphire Light Boxes by Lottery

Clarification on TIES:

  • Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
  • Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7. Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.

Part 3: Carp and Perch (May 13 7-8 a.m. EDT)

Please focus on Carp and Perch while the census is running. Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.

Rewards for your help will be:

For biggest Carp (and same for biggest Perch):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Barrels to the top 8
  • 100 Carrots to top 50

For most Carp (and same for biggest Perch):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Baskets to the top 8
  • 100 Cabbage to top 50

Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish):

  • 10 Salt
  • 8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery
  • 8 Ruby Light Boxes by Lottery

Clarification on TIES:

  • Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
  • Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7. Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.

Chromis and Oxyrynchus (May 13 from 3-4 p.m. EDT)

The scholars of the Great Universities of Art and Music want to gather details about the population of fish in our rivers and seas while you prepare to stuff and mount your biggest catches as trophies.

Please focus on Chromis and Oxyrynchus while the census is running. Catch as much as you can and as big as you can.

Rewards for your help will be:

For biggest Chromis (and same for biggest Oxyrynchus):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Barrels to the top 8
  • 100 Onions to top 50

For most Chromis (and same for biggest Oxyrynchus):

  • 1 Beachcomber's Fly Rod to the winner
  • 5 Baskets to the top 8
  • 100 Leeks to top 50

Participation (you need to catch at least 1 of these fish):

  • 10 Glass Jars
  • 8 Whisperer's Fly Rod by Lottery
  • 8 Amethyst Light Boxes by Lottery

Clarification on TIES:

  • Top prize will be handed out by lottery among the tied for best.
  • Suppose top scores for biggest fish are 9, 8, 7, 7, 7. Top 3 prizes will ONLY go to scores 9 and 8.

Give Us Your Best BS!

Blacksmithing contest open to anyone with a hammer and an anvil and some metal. The recommended amount is 20 debens (of any metal) as this will allow you to craft any tool that maybe requested.

Full details about the contest and prizes here: Give_Us_Your_Best_BS!

Summary:

At the start of each event window an announcement will be made about which item to craft on your anvil. Please read the full details about how the event will run and how to report your best effort.

There are 4 (four)events each lasting one hour with first prizes of 9kQ tools along with other great items.

A Hippity Hoppin Easter Egg Hunt!

From the event calendar March 30, 2018: 

Get ready for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Search high and low from one end of Egypt to the other for the brightly colored eggs.  March 30th until April 2nd.
T8 Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Eggs are scattered around Egypt. After the event opened a new set of instructions appeared.

  1. Players could donate their Easter Eggs to their Faction for a Faction based buff or improvement.
    • Meshwesh Faction could earn an increase in the number of chariots in their region.
    • Hyksos Faction could earn a decreased cost of Hyksos Faction Buildings
    • Kush Faction could earn a speed buff on Kush controlled roadways
  2. Players could donate their Easter Eggs to the University of Architecture to learn how to create stable bonfires (for all factions).
  3. Players could donate their Easter Eggs to the U Progress to open up 3 additional tests.

A latter clarification by Malard, only one of the above would win the bonus.

Players could choose to keep their Easter Eggs for themselves. Opening up the Easter Eggs players got:

  • 3 male and 3 female rabbits

Event Winner: Structural Reinforcement of Bonfires

Quarry Your Hearts Out!

Full details of the event and prizes awarded: Quarry Your Hearts Out!

Day of the Duck!

From the event calendar March 21, 2018: 

Every year the Citizens of Egypt join together to celebrate the day of the Duck. Praise the Malards to be found all across Egypt for a small gift of celebration.

Only one Duckie prize per avatar.  Each hour the ducks are repopulated.  

Please do feed the ducks!

Throughout the countryside ducks and birds/pigeons appeared. Clicking on them gives an option to: Feed the Bird. The bird flies away with the message 

You find a small seed amongst the scraps you're feeding the bird

Watermelon seeds:

Geb's Produce
Isis' Bounty

The event lasted 1 day.

Cheese Please!

From the event calendar:

The Scientists at the University of Worship have further instructions from the Stranger's Assistant to tease us with cheeses.

Count to ten and it's time to search. How many of the new moo product will you find?

Items found include:

  • Odd Barrel of Cheese
  • Odd Bundle of Cheese
  • Odd Chest of Cheese
  • Odd Crate of Cheese

These items could be opened using crowbars found while fishing. After dropping the Odd item, while holding the crowbar and option is available to Break Open. Doing so snaps the crowbar, but the contents of the container appear in your inventory.

Items have been reported ranging in potency from 1 to 4. Paull discovered that Istanboly (Potency 2) gave him: -3 dex, 5 speed, 2 con, 5 focus, 2 per.

Known cheese varieties

  • Halumi
  • Istanboly
  • Mish
  • Rumi

The event ran 3 times with 2 hour duration and an additional extra long fourth run of 6 hours.

Tale 8 Milestones

  • Beta 8 will end at 9 AM GMT March 1
  • Tale 8 will begin on 2nd March 2018
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