Seasonal events
Seasonal events describe special limited-time lobbies that are put up in at least one of Gurhal's four major cities throughout the year. Many of these events coincide with holidays that are known and celebrated around the world, however a few follow in-game, story-driven occurrences.
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New Year
Ring in the new year with the citizens of Clyez and Ohtoku Cities! Enormous bamboo and mochi displays adorn each of these locations with bright banners wishing everyone a happy new year. There are no rare enemies associated with this season, however one seasonal room decoration is put on sale at the Variety Shop.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Ohtoku City |
"New Year" | Bamboo |
Winter
It's snowing in Clyez and Holtes Cities! Snowmen and snow-blanketed trees decorate the common areas of these two cities as the winter festivities continue. No rare enemies are associated with this event, however you can get your hands on a limited-time decoration at the Variety Shop in Clyez City.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Holtes City |
"Christmas" | Snowman |
Valentine's Day
The season of love begins in Gurhal each year starting around the first few weeks of February. Not only are the citizens of Clyez City in the spirit of Valentine's Day, but you'll find that the lovely Rappy Amure has come out of hiding to bestow upon a lucky few Guardians some exciting gifts!
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City | "Valentine" | BT Box | Rappy Amure | BT Lovers [B] Kohibumiteri Kohibumiteri Madam Brella[1] |
White Day
Love fills the air of Gurhal once again around mid-March each year. Clyez City is decorated with blue and white versions of the Valentine's decorations and the city's Variety Shop also stocks a special gift box, perfect for giving that special someone a little surprise. While on missions during this season, be on the lookout for the rare Jaggo Amure!
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City | "Valentine" | WD Box | Jaggo Amure | WD Lovers [B] Loveheart Line [B] Love Inferno Love Inferno Van Brella[2] |
Easter
Easter baskets filled with colorful eggs brighten up the common areas of Clyez City as the citizens celebrate this holiday starting around the end of March. Not wanting to be left out, the ever-elusive Rappies have joined in the festivities, coming out as Rappy Paska, a pastel blue version of the normally yellow bird complete with half of an Easter egg over its head.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City | "New Year" | Rappy Paska | Easter Egg [B] Halp Serafi |
Spring
Around mid-April each year, Clyez and Ohtoku Cities decorate their streets with beautiful blossoming cherry trees to commemorate the coming of spring. There are no rare enemies or seasonal decorations associated with this event.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Ohtoku City |
"Cherry Blossom" |
Wedding
The sound of ringing wedding bells moves across the Gurhal System around early June each year. Each city gets in the spirit of summertime weddings by putting up decorations of wedding bells and cakes, and for the duration of this event, you can purchase your own Wedding Cake from the Variety Shop!
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Holtes City Ohtoku City Dagora City |
"Marriage" | Wedding Cake |
Parum Unification Commemoration
In early June of each year, photon streamers and stars line the streets of Holtes City in celebration of another year of peaceful coexistence between humans and CASTs. No rare enemies are associated with this event, but you can pick up a unique room decoration at the Variety Shop commemorating this anniversary.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtes City | "Parum" | Parum Unity Souvenir |
Sonic's birthday
Sonic the Hedgehog, a well-known mascot in the Gurhal System, celebrates his birthday on June 23. Around this time each year, the citizens of Clyez decorate their city with statues of Sonic and a few of his friends. The rare Jaggo Sonichi even comes out of hiding around this time of year to join in the fun!
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City | "SONIC HEROES" | Jaggo Sonichi | Puyoment Aura Twin Kitty Claw Twin Snowy Claw [B] Twin Bearclaw |
Holy Light Festa
Mid-summer marks the beginning of the Holy Light Festa on Neudaiz. Though Ohtoku City is bustling with everyone preparing for the annual event, be sure to take a moment to relax and enjoy the beautiful lanterns and streamers that wave in the warm summer breeze. There are no rare enemies[3] associated with this event, but don't forget to stop by the Variety Shop to pick up your own souvenir of the celebration to enjoy year round. May the Holy Light guide you!
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohtoku City | "Neudaiz" | Light Festival Décor |
Fireworks
Each year around the beginning of August, the night skies of Ohtoku City are lit up with colorful fireworks in celebration of summertime. Be on the lookout for Jaggo Actes[4], and make sure to stop by an item vendor to pick up a supply of De Ragan's Breath and Fireworks so you can join in the festivities.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohtoku City | "Neudaiz" | Jaggo Acte | Fireworks Ank Bico |
Halloween
Around mid-October of each year, the ghouls and ghosts come out of hiding to help scare up a little fun across Gurhal. Jack-o-lanterns, tombstones and other creepy decorations line the streets of Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities while Rappy Latans haunt locations where you might normally find their yellow-feathered brethren.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Holtes City Dagora City |
"Halloween" | Halloween | Rappy Latan | Cursed Pumpkin Pumpkinhead Magical Wand Pumpkin Trick |
Autumn
The leaves start to change color and the winds begin to chill around mid-November as autumn returns to the Gurhal System. Enjoy a leisurely stroll under the beautiful trees of Clyez and Ohtoku Cities while you view the falling foliage. And don't forget to pick up the limited-time decoration to remember the season by!
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Ohtoku City |
"Cherry Blossom" | Autumn Leaves |
Native Creature Festival
Each year[5] around early December, beasts hold a celebration in honor of their ancestors. Massive bonfires and statues line the streets of Dagora City while the night sky is brightened with colorful fireworks. For generations, beasts have passed down the story of their origin, which tells of the human scholars who created a new race through the genetic engineering of native creatures. With this in mind, beasts feel a close physical and spiritual connection to these native creatures, viewing them as their ancestors.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagora City | "Moatoob" |
Christmas
The people of Gurhal get into the Christmas spirit around mid-December by decorating Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities with enormous Christmas trees draped with garland and sparkling lights. Rappy Noels even get in on the season, showing up in missions where normal Rappies might appear.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City Holtes City Dagora City |
"Christmas" | Christmas Wreath Xmas Box |
Rappy Noel | Christmas Tree [B] Dagger of Serafi |
Party
Every once in a while, the citizens of Clyez City roll out the red carpet and set up tables and drinks for everyone in celebration of... well, whatever they want! In previous years, this lobby appeared only on the Japanese PC/PS2 servers during the first and third anniversary events. It wasn't until update 134 that the lobby was released on the Xbox 360 servers to commemorate the beginning of Maximum Attack X.
| Themed cities | Lobby track | Room decorations | Seasonal enemy | Seasonal drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyez City | "Carnival" |
Reference notes
- ↑ This weapon drops from Rappy Amures only in Ambition of the Illuminus missions.
- ↑ This weapon drops from Jaggo Amures only in Ambition of the Illuminus missions.
- ↑ Jaggo Actes had appeared on the local game servers during this season in 2008.
- ↑ Jaggo Actes did not appear on the local game servers during this season in 2008.
- ↑ The Native Creature Festival was not released on the local game servers until update 062 despite two opportunities passing in 2006 and 2007.
