Difference between revisions of "Seasonal events"

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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.

New Year

Happy 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.

Winter

Snowmen in Holtes City

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.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day decorations

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!

White Day

White Day decorations

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!

Easter

Easter at the Central Table

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.

Spring

Cherry blossoms fill the air

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.

Wedding

Wedding cakes at Clyez

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!

Parum Unification Commemoration

Central Holtes City

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.

Sonic's birthday

Happy Birthday, Sonic!

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!

Holy Light Festa

The 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. Be on the lookout for Jaggo Actes^[3], and don't forget to pick up your own souvenir of the celebration to enjoy year round. May the Holy Light guide you!

Fireworks

Fireworks over Ohtoku City

Each year around the beginning of August, the night skies of Ohtoku City are lit up with colorful fireworks in celebration of summertime. There are no rare enemies^[4] or special room decorations associated with this event, however all item vendors now offer De Ragan's Breath and Fireworks so you can join in the festivities.

Halloween

Halloween in Dagora City

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.

Autumn

Autumn in Ohtoku City

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!

(Festival of Origins)

Fireworks over Dagora

Each year around the end of November, beasts hold a celebration to honor their ancestors. Massive bonfires and statues line the streets of Dagora City while the night sky is brightened with colorful fireworks. While no rare enemies are associated with this event, a special room decoration goes on sale, giving you the opportunity to celebrate this event in the comfort of your own room. It should be noted, however, that despite two periods passing in which this event should have been held, the Xbox 360 and English PC/PS2 servers have not yet received this festival.

Christmas

Merry 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.

Reference notes

1. ↑ This weapon drops from Rappy Amures only in Ambition of the Illuminus missions.
2. ↑ This weapon drops from Jaggo Amures only in Ambition of the Illuminus missions.
3. ↑ The initial release of this seasonal event in 2007 featured no rare enemies, however its return the following year brought Jaggo Actes with it.
4. ↑ Jaggo Actes were associated with the initial release of this seasonal event in 2007, however its return in 2008 brought no rare Jaggos with it.