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[HALLOWEEN EVENT 2016] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:26 pm
by RyanMakara
Note: This event has ended. The 2017 event page can be found here

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Live Event "Hallowed Moon: The Undead Arise"

"The air blowing through the Empire's provinces comes to a sudden halt; seeming as if time itself slowed down to an epitome... moments later, the long dead started to emerge from their slumber, crawling out of their crypts and graves into the sickly moonlight of Morrslieb, the Chaos Moon."


Order questlines

Tier 1: The Undead March (Level 1-11)
Spoiler:
Description:
From the start of the Norse invasion of Nordland, countless peasants and militiamen have perished in the fight against the Raven Host on their push south. Now, the undead have risen in the north, and are pouring down to haunt the crypts and towns of the Nordlanders. Investigate its cause, and expel this evil force from the fields!

Particulars:
Quest starter: Gravekeeper Oswald
Location: Arnholdt's Company, Nordland Warcamp (30k, 20k)
Tier 2: A Power Rises (Level 12-21)
Spoiler:
Description:
The darkness that shrouds the north-eastern regions of the Empire grows even thicker, as the men and women of Ostland are besieged from their ancestor's ancient graveyards and harrowed crypts. Kinsmen that bled and fought to assure safety in these haunted woods have returned return, and turned against their own. This invasion from within must be swiftly stricken down, and the cause dealt with!

Particulars:
Quest starter: Wolf Company Captain
Location: Boshenfels, Ostland chapter 8 (30k, 27k)
Tier 3: The Fall of Unterbaum (Level 22-31)
Spoiler:
Description:
Unterbaum, a former Talabecland district of immense wealth through market production during its grand harvest seasons, is once again suffering under undead corruption. Strange happenings indicate the fallen city is once again reliving its darkest days. Even one of Unterbaum's own revered Champions has been called from the grave, and through the penitence of a Priest of Morr, must be brought back to peaceful slumber, alongside with his cursed countrymen and women.

Particulars:
Quest starter: Otto Sauer
Location: Unterbaum Cemetery, Talabecland chapter 14 (44k, 43k)
Tier 4: Dark Omen (Level 32-40)
Spoiler:
Description:
The Empire, beset on all sides, is now at it's breaking point! The winds of Death blow up from the Land of the Dead, and as the twin moons shine full, it is Reikland that feels gaze of an ancient evil. What evil seeks to be unleashed, what darkness ushers this coming doom. Can the Forces of Order heed this Dark Omen?

Particulars:
Quest starter: Andrya Von Carstein
Location: Deathwatch Landing, Reikland Warcamp (24k 13k)
All Tier quest: Deadstock
Spoiler:
Description:
Farms all across the Empire run dry, all the livestock either rotting away into the ground, or rising up out of it. A curious Scarecrow has taken it upon himself to investigate the zombification of these animals, and see if the process can be reversed, and it is up to you to assist him in creating a concoction to do just that.

Particulars:
Quest starter: Cursed Scarecrow
Location: Nordland (23, 47k) - Ostland (33k, 25k) - Talabecland (42k, 46k) - Reikland (20k, 12k)
Destruction questlines

Tier 1: Night of the Living Dead (Level 1-11)
Spoiler:
Description:
As the mighty hordes of the Raven God pursue the Nordlanders, something foul chases them out of Norsca, the lands from which the Norse invaders came. The Empire defenders that had been laid waste to and let to rot on the barren fields, have now risen again, and besiege the northern flank that the forces of Destruction had secured for years. It is time to fight back, and weed out the source of his corruption!

Particulars:
Quest starter: Taryn Gravetender
Location: Blessed Gathering, Nordland Warcamp (41k, 2k)
Tier 2: Darkness Encroaches (Level 12-21)
Spoiler:
Description:
Tchar'zanek's forward advance into Ostland is in peril, as the forward position known as Ferlangen is flanked by the failing of Morr's rites, thought secured by Ostlanders ahead of time. Now, in a deadlock position of the forests surrounding the men, a relief effort must be undertaken; investigate the Empire's darkest forests and crypts, and put a definite stop to the rise of undead corruption!

Particulars:
Quest starter: Unholy Harbinger
Location: Ferlangen, Ostland chapter 5 (10k, 27k)
Tier 3: Death and Decay (Level 22-31)
Spoiler:
Description:
Talabecland is within the grasp of Chaos. Nothing can stand in the way of glory, but on this auspicious occasion, it truly is time of triumph & treachery. Nurgle's sacking of Unterbaum has paved the way to necromantic manipulations through-out the entire province. The Skaven of Clan Pestilence skulk wearily in the shadows, seemingly aware of all the schemes unraveling. All this of this, and rumours of a fearsome headless horsemen are abound...

Particulars:
Quest starter: Ichabod Poxworthy
Location: Witches' Hollow, Talabecland chapter 11 (14k, 3k)
Tier 4: Hellish Vigour (Level 32-40)
Spoiler:
Description:
The invasion of Reikland is under way but in the wake of glory arises something dark at work. Hordes of living dead descend from the northern flank, aided by mighty warriors and evil spirits summoned by the dark force. The deceased countrymen of the Kislev rise again, and push from the wracked plains of Praag, as the Empire's crypts of Morr have become breeding grounds for the most wicked of rituals. As unlikely allies appear, the machinations of the eternally patient are put into play as the full power of Geheimnisnacht is unleashed upon the world. Can the Forces of Destruction work together to stop a deadly ritual or are these indeed the End Times?

Particulars:
Quest starter: Natalya Von Carstein
Location: Darkstone Vantage, Reikland Warcamp (30k, 40k)
All-Tier quest: Taking Time
Spoiler:
Description:
As the Raven Host marches on, they figure that all the towns and farms they pillage, are already bereft of animals to feed on. They have either decayed, or returned from the grave as horrid, zombified versions. The Eternal Imp Skeleton has been sent to find a way for these animals to retain their regular appearance, by making a brew to reverse the effects, and you are to help him.

Particulars:
Quest starter: Eternal Imp Skeleton
Location: Nordland (57k, 20k) - Ostland (11k, 26k) - Talabecland (14k, 5k) - Reikland (44k, 31k)
Rewards

Five unique titles: Graverobber, the Fist of Morr, Knight of the Dead, Champion of Morr and Morr's Chosen
[Preview] 3 unique chicken trophies resembling both Order and Destruction chickens
[Preview] All 8 Daemon Moon Rising masks
[Preview] A selection of 5 unique, never-seen-before Vampire Count cloaks
[Preview] A selection of various, never-seen-before Vampire Count weapons
[Preview] A selection of 4 Jack O' Lantern vanity pets for Order and 4 Imp Skeleton vanity pets for Destruction
[Preview] Spooky Concoction; drinking this has a mysterious effect on its user.

Special thanks to Yaliskah for the amazing header, Gobtar for his tremendous assistance in developing the Warhammer lore behind this Halloween-themed project, Torquemadra for implementing item and NPC abilities, Ade for making the videos for the rewards and the entirety of the RoR Community and Team for allowing me to freely torment you with all the evil machinations nestled in my mind...

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A little extra; the two tracks I listened to on repeat while making this event, Halloween by the Misfits.

Click here to watch on YouTube

We hope you'll remember this Halloween...
Happy hunting!


(this Event will run from the 28th of October until November the 18th.)

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:44 pm
by Nycta
Patch spam, nice! :D

Very bold changes, the wind of the change blows harder!

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:46 pm
by CrimsonX
So.Cool.

May have missed it but when does this commence and finish?

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:46 pm
by Glorian
From when till when are these quests active?

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:48 pm
by shaggyboomboom
i cant take the t1 quest as a t4 character. is this meant to be this way?

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:59 pm
by drmordread
SWEET SAUCE ....

And I am so shocked that you youngens know of the Misfits. Warms my dead heart :)

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:59 pm
by Combi
This is fckin' awesome, nice work!
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Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:07 pm
by Winterly
Awesome!

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:40 pm
by Ossos

Re: [HALLOWEEN EVENT] Hallowed Moon - The Undead Arise

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:44 pm
by StormX2
Looks like I will be busy today after work ;p