The past few weeks the citizens of Tyria and Elona have been preparing for Wintersday. Lion’s Arch and Kamadan are decorated and NPC’s offer holiday games and quests. Ascalon City and Droknar’s Forge are decorated too but the only event is delivering presents to children while grentches try to steal them; that event also plays in Lion’s Arch and Kamadan. This year, however, marks the Wintersday celebration at the Eye of the North outpost in the Far Shiverpeaks which has been decorated and offers four brand-new quests and a new 8v8 PvP snowball tournaments.
Completing all four quests makes the Jingle Bear, found outside the outpost in Gwen’s Garden, charmable by characters with a Ranger profession.
Today is the actual Wintersday celebration where every three hours the avatars of Dwayna and Grenth appeal to players for their support. Grenth wants to continue winter’s cycle of death while Dwayna is ready to thaw and bring new life. This year’s reward hats are Rudi’s Mask (Dwayna) and a Grentch Cap (Grenth).
Finally, the popular Secret Lair of the Snowmen dungeon from last year is back! I never did manage to complete that one last year and since today is the final day of Wintersday I doubt I will get a chance to give it another shot this time either.
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I started GW just a few weeks ago, and I’ve had a blast with Wintersday. I did have to find a runner to Droknar’s Forge to complete Dwayna’s “Greatest Snowman” quest, and I’ve not been able to do the snowball fight yet, but I really like the design and fun involved in the ceremonies.
I’ve taken many screenshots as well.
I want that bear; my Ranger main would love to send that critter after various foes. Alas, such will have to wait for next year.
Boy, I’ve not played GW in such a long time. I actually reinstalled it the other day… I doubt I’ll get high enough to enjoy the cooler parts of the festival in time, though.
the final day of wintersday is the 5th….
so says the wiki
Great pictures Scott, what game is that one? Everquest? or Vanguard..? At any rate they have done an excellent job on some holiday festivities.
Oh I see its GW (just read the comments)