Peace & Samorite Jubilee
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Peace & Samorite Jubilee (MMXXVI)
Celebrating the founding of UO:Renaissance — featuring the "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt, exclusive Jubilee Hues, Gift Bags, the Jubilee Store, and the MMXXVI Fishing Tournament.
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Overview & Schedule
The Peace & Samorite Jubilee is the premier anniversary celebration on UO:Renaissance, replacing the historical September event to honor the shard's founding and celebrate the community and leadership of Peace & Samorite.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Celebration Period | Annually in **August** (Signups in late July; Scavenger Hunt August 1st – 2nd) |
| Tournament Extension | **MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament** (August 14th – August 20th) |
| Main Activity | Discord-coordinated **"Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt** across Britannia |
| Token System | **Anniversary Tokens** (Up to 11 tokens maximum for a perfect score) |
| Official Jubilee Hues | **1363** (Deep Royal Blue) and **2165** (Shadow Silver) |
| Commemorative Gifts | **Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bags** containing clothing, jewelry, and decor |
| Prizes & Shop | **The Jubilee Store** (no static prize room; direct token redemption) |
Registration & How to Participate
Participation in the Jubilee is strictly coordinated to ensure fair play across Britannia:
- Discord Linking: Your Discord account must be linked to your in-game account prior to event launch. Follow the directions pinned in
#general. - Visit the Event Center: Bring your chosen adventurer to the Event Center.
- Sign the Jubilee Book: Double-click the blue Jubilee Book to register.
- Strict Enforcement: Exactly one character per player (not per account). Choose carefully, as character swaps are strictly prohibited once registered!
- If you miss any signup criteria, an in-game error prompt will explain what needs resolution before the cutoff deadline.
- Participation Deed: Upon successful registration, you receive a blessed, non-tradable, non-droppable Participation Deed in your backpack. This serves as your proof of registration.
- Claim Your First Token: Double-click the Blue Guild Stone to receive your 1st Participation Token and your Discord invite to the private Jubilee event channel.
The "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt
The centerpiece competition of the Jubilee weekend is a live realm-wide scavenger hunt:
- **Live Discord Clues**: Clues to secret landmark locations across Britannia are published in the exclusive Discord Jubilee channel on scheduled event days.
- **Travel Restrictions**: **Recall and Gate Travel are restricted** in the vicinity of hunt locations. Adventurers must mount their steeds, travel on foot, or navigate Britannian waters by boat to reach their targets.
- **Jubilee Stones**: At each hidden destination sits an ancient **Jubilee Stone**.
- **First 10 Players**: The **first 10 participants** to reach the stone and double-click it receive **1 Anniversary Token**.
- **Token Cap**: Each participant may earn a maximum of **1 token per location**, up to an absolute event maximum of **11 tokens total** (representing a flawless perfect score).
- **Token Protection**: Anniversary Tokens cannot be dropped, traded, or transferred between characters.
Jubilee Hues & Gift Bags
Two iconic, highly prized signature hues define the MMXXVI celebration:
Every eligible player account receives a commemorative Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bag delivered directly to their backpack or bank box upon event kickoff. Each gift bag contains a randomized assortment of: * Commemorative clothing * Distinctive house decorations * Inscribed jewelry Every item is named "Jubilee MMXXVI" and dyed in one of the two official festival hues.
- Hue 1363 — Deep Royal Blue: A rich, commanding sapphire-navy tone commemorating shard governance and royal majesty.
- Hue 2165 — Shadow Silver: A luminous metallic platinum-silver hue celebrating the timeless longevity of classic Ultima Online.
Every eligible player account receives a commemorative Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bag delivered directly to their backpack or bank box upon event kickoff. Each gift bag contains a randomized assortment of: * Commemorative clothing * Distinctive house decorations * Inscribed jewelry Every item is named "Jubilee MMXXVI" and dyed in one of the two official festival hues.
The Jubilee Store
There is no physical prize room during the Jubilee — instead, adventurers visit the Jubilee Store to spend their accumulated Anniversary Tokens.
* Curated Inventory: Features a wide catalog of items scaled across different token costs, including rare wearable garments, house decor, commemorative trophies, and utility items in official Jubilee hues. * Personal Accomplishment: Because tokens cannot be traded or bought, every item purchased from the Jubilee Store stands as a testament to authentic in-game achievement during the anniversary.
* Curated Inventory: Features a wide catalog of items scaled across different token costs, including rare wearable garments, house decor, commemorative trophies, and utility items in official Jubilee hues. * Personal Accomplishment: Because tokens cannot be traded or bought, every item purchased from the Jubilee Store stands as a testament to authentic in-game achievement during the anniversary.
MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament
The celebration continues on the high seas with the week-long **MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament** (running mid-August).
🎣 Dedicated Guide Available: For comprehensive fishing tournament mechanics, history, rules, and details on other competitions (including the Plunderfish Tournament), visit the full Fishing Tournaments compendium page.
Tournament Operations:
- Headquarters: The official Fish Tournament NPC is stationed at the Moonglow Docks.
- Automated Catch Tracking: The tournament system records each turn-in, logging the weight, timestamp, and original angler name. Only fish stamped with your character's name are accepted.
- Strict Per-Character Log: Turn-ins must be made individually by the catching character; pooling catches across alts to inflate weight totals is strictly blocked.
- Big Fish Turn-Ins & Pieces of Eight: For every 1 Big Fish turned in with your name, you earn 1 Piece of Eight.
The Wishing Well & Grand Prizes
* The Moonglow Wishing Well: Toss your earned Pieces of Eight into the dockside Wishing Well for rolls on exclusive event items, resources, and rare maritime decor.
* Division Grand Champions: Elite anglers compete across three premier divisions:
Each Category Champion Wins: * 100 Platinum Coins * 10 Pieces of Eight * A Jubilee Plant (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue) * Blessed Hued Fishing Pole (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue) * Blessed Hued Special Fishing Net (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue) * Hued Commemorative Champion Trophy (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue)
* Division Grand Champions: Elite anglers compete across three premier divisions:
- Biggest Fish — Heaviest single catch
- Smallest Fish — Lightest eligible catch
- Highest Total Weight — For the true grind-set fisher
Each Category Champion Wins: * 100 Platinum Coins * 10 Pieces of Eight * A Jubilee Plant (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue) * Blessed Hued Fishing Pole (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue) * Blessed Hued Special Fishing Net (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue) * Hued Commemorative Champion Trophy (winner's choice of official Jubilee hue)
