Events

Halloween 2006 Event: Return of the (Mad) King

This is a multi-day affair, beginning with certain unsettling events, and culminating with a return visit by a certain well-loved (and semi-feared) maniacal monarch on Halloween itself.

When sunlight wanes to shadow
And mists fill nights once clear
'Tis time to think of monarchs
Who visit once a year.

Hail, Thorn, the king demented,
Whose laughter fills the air
Where cunning gifts are given
With wit and deadly flair!

And as the season passes
Remember what you've seen
In Lion's Arch and Kamadan
On this good Halloween.

The Mad King is coming! The Mad King is coming! Nightfall comes, too, and what better way to celebrate than with a Halloween party? Prepare yourself – he's baaack! Joined by his entourage of ghoulish cohorts, Mad King Thorn will entertain visitors with his cornucopia of mini-games and reward participants with a variety of special Halloween items!

Mark your calendars for a five-day event, which began at 08:01 BST (09:01 CEST) on October 27th and runs until 08:01 GMT (09:01 CET) on November 1st. During the event, adventurers will notice that the Tyrian port of Lion’s Arch, as well as the Elonian port of Kamadan, shine with an otherworldly glory befitting a king, especially a mad one! And as a special treat this year, the maniacal monarch himself has decided to grace both cities with his ghastly presence and will be rewarding his loyal subjects (and party participants) with prizes and a very special Halloween gift. Or is that gifts?

So come along and spend a little time with Thorn—his sense of humor is guaranteed to slay you! But while his wicked jokes may lead to your untimely demise, your inventory will be all the richer with small mementos and a unique prize that he generously provides you.

As much as he’d like to be the center of attention, the Mad King isn’t the only exciting part of the festivities!

  • Another returning favorite, the wandering Teller of Tales, once again will delight audiences with his stories of woe in both Lion’s Arch and Kamadan.

  • Peculiar collectors will set up shop in Lion’s Arch and Kamadan, peddling their spooky wares in exchange for various items.

  • Two towns bedecked on holiday finery will greet you. Can you say "photo op?" Why, yes! You’ll find the perfect place for those special holiday snapshots among the holiday props set up in Kamadan!

  • And if that's not enough, there are whispers of additional treasures floating in the chilly, autumnal wind…

Here's a calendar of the festive events:

  • Thursday, October 26: Lion's Arch and Kamadan are decorated in the Halloween Spirit

  • Saturday, October 28: Various NPCs and holiday characters begin appearing in Lion's Arch and Kamadan

  • Tuesday, October 31: Mad King Thorn makes appearances every three hours through the day in Lion's Arch and Kamadan. His first appearance will take place at 08:01 GMT on Tuesday and his final appearance will begin on Wednesday, November 1 at 08:01 GMT.

You can view a list of the goodies in store for you during the Halloween Event right here:

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Witch's Brew: One sip of this potent brew will set your world spinning 'round and 'round.
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Absinthe: Drink this beverage to be engulfed in a ghoulish flame.
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Ghost-in-the-Box: Feeling brave? Open this mysterious box to receive a spooky surprise.
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Squash Serum: Swallowing this potion might give you a big head. A big, orange one, that is…
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Mystery item: To find out about this sweet new gift, you’ll have to attend the event!