Friday, December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Holiday Edition
Written by Alleine Dragonfyre | Reported by Asclepius

Local News

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Jade Dragons in Jade Valley. Festivities begin at 8 pm Pacific Time or 10 pm Central Time, ringing in a 4 New Year's in the United States. Join the fun with friends and family, featuring food, drinks, music, fireworks, and prizes. Avatars Radio will be emceeing and providing the music. DJ Celith Wraine will cover Eastern & Central Standard Time, and, Yours truly, DJ Asclepius will celebrate Mountain and Pacific Standard Time. Join us in-game and at twitch.tv/avatarsradiorocks for the live television broadcast. Don't miss the Shroud of the Avatar New Year's Celebration!

Rajazel and Governor Diablotine present the R121 Fishing Tournament from Dec 15, 2023, 12:00 AM CST, to Jan 24, 2023, 11:59 PM CST. Prizes include Large Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies, varying Cotos, and PVP shards. Saltwater is the focus of this release. Participate by catching a trophy fish in designated locations and mailing it to Diablotine. The longest fish in registered POTs determine winners. No cumulative values or fish weight consideration. Botting is prohibited, and donations are welcome. Stay tuned for updates and the R122 Fetid water tournament starting Jan 26, 2023. Visit the official Shroud of the Avatar forums for details, and happy fishing!

The 3rd Annual Mysteria Gift Exchange is underway in Mysteria's Emerald Cove Market. Avatars can request gift boxes for themselves or friends by contacting Xrossfire Bugseye. Participation is open to all Avatars. Donations can be made until midnight NBT on Christmas Eve to specific players or randomly in three donation chests. Gifts will be available for pickup on Dec 26th or later at your convenience. Devs can receive Yuletide notes in a dedicated box.

Jade Valley is abuzz with the Snow Walker Migration! These frosty wanderers and their Snow Dragons are descending from Elysium Mountains for their annual break. They're hitting the shops, staring at the night sky—perhaps on the lookout for some fireworks? Scholars are digging into their mysterious origins and nod-and-smile communication style. These chilly visitors have a penchant for coal, carrots, and stylish outfits. Word on the street is there's a bit of a social hierarchy and a quirky dating scene involving snowball fights and frosty gifts. Winter in Jade Valley is anything but dull!

In Haven Ridge, a month-long fishing event runs until December 31st, allowing players to reel in substantial rewards. Categories like Grand Prize Largest Lava and Fetid Fish Caught (Combined Length) offer winners 2000 COTO's, 200k Gold, a TF Village Deed, a 5-story Wizard tower with Deco, and a Gold Fishing Trophy! Haven Ridge thanks Kosh Summers and Vulcan Jedi for the generous Grand Prize donation. Remember, one winner per category, and no alts are allowed. Best of luck, anglers!

Lighbringer Isle hosts a monthly fishing contest that invites avid anglers to cast lines for the largest fish in the Isle’s salt and lava waters. Prizes will be revealed monthly for each group, with the ultimate Grand Prize awaiting the angler who nets the longest combination of lava and saltwater fish caught. Visit the Shroud of the Avatar official forums for info. Best of luck to all participants!

The Robot Overlords have announced a sheet music hunt event in Shroud of the Avatar that commenced on November 13th and will continue until a winner is found. Participants search for music sheets with a twist. Ten specific sheets of music are now listed on the official forums. Finding one makes you eligible for the grand prize. Discovering five or more earns an additional special reward. Players must post a screenshot of the sheet on the forum thread and its drop to claim victory. Happy hunting!

Go holiday gift shopping during the weekly Lightbringer Isle Auction, which takes place every Wednesday. Determine your prices, starting bids, and reserves. Drop labeled items at the Auction House or mail them to Hemnu Lighbringer, along with bid details. Expect a diverse array of offerings for a rich experience. Remember, a 10% commission on the final sale price applies. Visit the Shroud of the Avatar official forums for info. 

General Player Event Info

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