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<option value="jubilee">Peace &amp; Samorite Jubilee (MMXXVI)</option>
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<option value="jubilee_signup">&mdash; Registration &amp; Scavenger Hunt</option>
<option value="jubilee">Peace &amp; Samorite Jubilee (August)</option>
<option value="jubilee_hues">&mdash; Jubilee Hues &amp; Gift Bags</option>
<option value="fishing">MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament</option>
<option value="jubilee_store">&mdash; The Jubilee Store</option>
<option value="valentines">Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns! (February)</option>
<option value="jubilee_fishing">&mdash; MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament</option>
<option value="valentines">Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns!</option>
<option value="val_lore">&mdash; Lore &amp; Location (Wrong Dungeon)</option>
<option value="val_mechanics">&mdash; Champion Battle &amp; Candles</option>
<option value="val_forbidden">&mdash; Spells of Forbidden Love</option>
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== About Shard Events ==
== Peace &amp; Samorite Jubilee (Celebrate MMXXVI!) ==
Throughout the year, ''UO:Renaissance'' hosts major realm events, anniversary jubilees, holiday encounters, and competitive tournaments. Each celebration brings unique mechanics, rare collectible items, specialized hues, and open-world community interaction.


The '''Peace &amp; Samorite Jubilee''' is a grand shard celebration on ''UO:Renaissance'', held to honor the founding of the shard and celebrate the community and staff legacy. Replacing the traditional September anniversary celebration, the Jubilee brings the entire community together for interactive realm-wide scavenger hunts, exclusive commemorative hue rewards, festival gift bags, and high-stakes competitive tournaments.
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== Annual Event Calendar ==


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|+ '''Britannian Annual Event Calendar'''
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| '''Primary Celebration'''
| '''February'''
| Annual Shard Anniversary Celebration &amp; Scavenger Hunt (August)
| [[Valentine's Event|Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns!]]
| Open-World Champion Altar &amp; Boss Encounter
| [[Valentine's Event|View Valentine's Guide &rarr;]]
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| '''Scavenger Hunt Format'''
| '''August'''
| Discord-driven "Where's Waldo" clues with in-game **Jubilee Stones**
| [[Peace & Samorite Jubilee]]
| Shard Anniversary &amp; "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt
| [[Peace & Samorite Jubilee|View Jubilee Guide &rarr;]]
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| '''Token System'''
| '''Mid-August'''
| Earn non-tradable **Anniversary Tokens** (up to 11 maximum for a perfect score)
| [[Peace & Samorite Jubilee#fishing|MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament]]
| Competitive Maritime Angling Tournament &amp; Wishing Well
| [[Peace & Samorite Jubilee#fishing|View Fishing Tournament &rarr;]]
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| '''Official Jubilee Hues'''
| '''October'''
| **1363** (Deep Royal Blue) and **2165** (Shadow Silver)
| Fall Harvest &amp; Halloween
| Seasonal Quests &amp; Haunted Encounters
| ''Seasonal Archive''
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| '''Player Commemoratives'''
| '''December'''
| **Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bags** (clothing, jewelry, and decor delivered to every account)
| Winter Holiday &amp; New Year
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| Winter Gifts, Holiday Rares &amp; Festivities
| '''Tournament Feature'''
| ''Seasonal Archive''
| **MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament** with Big Fish turn-ins, Pieces of Eight, and the Moonglow Wishing Well
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=== Registration &amp; The "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt ===


The signature event of the Jubilee is a realm-wide **"Where's Waldo"&ndash;style scavenger hunt**, requiring wits, Britannian geography knowledge, and swift travel.
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== Featured: Peace &amp; Samorite Jubilee ==
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<b>How to Register &amp; Participate:</b>
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<li><b>Discord Account Linking</b>: Ensure your Discord ID is linked to your in-game account. Clues are distributed through a restricted, private Discord Jubilee channel.</li>
<li><b>Event Center Registration</b>: Take your chosen adventurer to the <b>Event Center</b>. Double-click the blue <b>Jubilee Book</b> to register.
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    <li><i>Strict Limit</i>: Exactly <b>one participant per player</b> (not per account). Choose your character carefully, as character swaps are strictly prohibited after sign-up.</li>
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<li><b>Participation Deed &amp; Guild Stone</b>: Upon registering, you receive a blessed, non-tradable, non-droppable <b>Participation Deed</b>. Double-click the <b>Blue Guild Stone</b> to receive your very first <b>Participation Token</b> and your Discord access invite.</li>
<li><b>Hunt Rules &amp; Travel Restrictions</b>:
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    <li>Clues to hidden Britannian landmarks are posted live in Discord during the event weekend.</li>
    <li><b>Recall and Gate Travel are restricted</b> near hunt objectives &mdash; players must ride, run, or sail to the destination!</li>
    <li>At each hidden location rests a <b>Jubilee Stone</b>. The <b>first 10 participants</b> to reach each location and click the stone receive 1 Anniversary Token (maximum 1 token per player per location).</li>
    <li>A maximum of <b>11 tokens total</b> can be earned during the Jubilee, representing a perfect score!</li>
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=== Jubilee Hues &amp; Gift Bags ===
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Two iconic, highly sought-after signature hues define the Jubilee celebration:
The grand anniversary celebration of <i>UO:Renaissance</i>, held every August. Replaces the traditional September anniversary with a realm-wide scavenger hunt, official commemorative hues, and the Jubilee Store.
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<li><b>Hue 1363 &mdash; Deep Royal Blue</b>: A rich, stately navy-sapphire tone honoring shard leadership and royal heritage.</li>
<li><b>"Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt</b>: Private Discord clues guide players to secret <i>Jubilee Stones</i> across Britannia without gates or recall.</li>
<li><b>Hue 2165 &mdash; Shadow Silver</b>: A gleaming metallic platinum-silver hue symbolizing Britannia's enduring longevity.</li>
<li><b>Tokens &amp; Rewards</b>: Earn up to 11 non-tradable Anniversary Tokens to spend in the <i>Jubilee Store</i> on exclusive items.</li>
<li><b>Official Festival Hues</b>: <b>1363</b> (Deep Royal Blue) and <b>2165</b> (Shadow Silver).</li>
<li><b>Jubilee Gift Bags</b>: Delivered to every player account with commemorative clothing, jewelry, and decor.</li>
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<b>Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bags:</b><br />
Every eligible player account receives a commemorative <b>Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bag</b> deposited directly into their backpack or bank box upon event launch. Each bag contains a curated assortment of:
* Commemorative clothing pieces
* Unique house decorative items
* Named jewelry items
All items carry the signature <i>"Jubilee MMXXVI"</i> inscription and are hued in one of the official event colors.
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=== The Jubilee Store ===
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Rather than a traditional static prize room, adventurers visit the <b>Jubilee Store</b> to redeem their hard-earned Anniversary Tokens.
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* <b>Token Economy</b>: Anniversary Tokens stack together in your backpack and cannot be transferred, dropped, or sold to ensure all prizes reflect authentic event participation.
* <b>Inventory</b>: Offers a diverse spread of items across varying token costs, including rare wearable items, specialized house decorations, commemorative trophies, and unique tools in official Jubilee hues.
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=== MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament ===
== Featured: MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament ==


As part of the Jubilee festivities, Britannia's seafarers and anglers compete in the week-long **MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament** (running mid-August).
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<b>Tournament Details &amp; Rules:</b>
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A high-stakes week-long competitive maritime angling tournament staged from the <b>Moonglow Docks</b>.
<li><b>Tournament NPC &amp; Headquarters</b>: The Official Fish Tournament NPC is stationed at the <b>Moonglow Docks</b>.</li>
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<li><b>Catch Verification</b>: The automated tournament system registers each turn-in, logging the exact weight, timestamp, and the name of the original angler. Only fish caught with your character's name are valid!</li>
<li><b>Big Fish Turn-Ins</b>: Every Big Fish turned in earns 1 <i>Piece of Eight</i>.</li>
<li><b>Per-Character Logging</b>: Each character must log their catches individually; grouping fish caught across multiple alts to inflate weight totals is strictly disabled.</li>
<li><b>The Wishing Well</b>: Spend Pieces of Eight at the dockside well for rolls on valuable rare items and decor.</li>
<li><b>Big Fish Turn-Ins &amp; Pieces of Eight</b>: Every <b>Big Fish</b> turned in earns the angler <b>1 Piece of Eight</b>.</li>
<li><b>Category Champions</b>: Top catches across <i>Biggest Fish</i>, <i>Smallest Fish</i>, and <i>Highest Total Weight</i> win 100 Platinum Coins, 10 Pieces of Eight, hued plants, blessed hued fishing poles and nets, and commemorative champion trophies.</li>
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==== The Wishing Well &amp; Tournament Prizes ====
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* <b>The Moonglow Wishing Well</b>: Turn in your accumulated <i>Pieces of Eight</i> at the dockside Wishing Well for chance-based rolls to win valuable items, resources, and rare decorative pieces.
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* <b>Grand Category Champions</b>: The top anglers across three competitive divisions receive premier championship reward packages:
  <ol>
    <li><b>Biggest Fish</b> (heaviest single catch)</li>
    <li><b>Smallest Fish</b> (lightest eligible catch)</li>
    <li><b>Highest Total Weight</b> (for the dedicated maritime grinder)</li>
  </ol>
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<b>Each Category Winner Receives:</b>
* <b>100 Platinum Coins</b>
* <b>10 Pieces of Eight</b>
* <b>A Jubilee Plant</b> (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue)
* <b>Blessed Hued Fishing Pole</b> (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue)
* <b>Blessed Hued Special Fishing Net</b> (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue)
* <b>Hued Champion Trophy</b> (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue)
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== Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns! ==
== Featured: Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns! ==
 
The '''Valentine's Event''' is an annual holiday celebration on ''UO:Renaissance'', traditionally running from '''February 7th through February 22nd'''. During this limited-time celebration, players are invited to take part in a unique holiday experience filled with mystery, danger, dark romance, and champion-tier encounters.
 
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| '''Event Schedule'''
| Annually from '''February 7th''' to '''February 22nd'''
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| '''Event Location'''
| Exterior surrounding '''Wrong Dungeon''' (Lost Lands mountain passes)
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| '''Battle Style'''
| **Champion Spawn** altar activation with candle progression &amp; boss climax
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| '''Acceleration Mechanic'''
| **Spells of Forbidden Love** (Scrolls that light red candles on the altar)
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| '''Apex Boss'''
| **Cupid** &mdash; Corrupted herald of dark enchantments
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| '''Signature Spoils'''
| **Cupid's Trusty Steed** (rare event mount), limited-time Valentine rares &amp; holiday loot
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=== Lore &amp; Location: Outside Wrong Dungeon ===
Rumors whisper across Britannia that Cupid, once revered as an immortal symbol of love, joy, and affection, has turned toward the dark shadows. Conducting twisted pagan experiments outside the grim walls of '''Wrong Dungeon''', Cupid has transformed what was meant to be a season of romance into a time of torment and sinister rituals.
 
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The Valentine's event takes place in the rugged mountain territory outside <b>Wrong Dungeon</b>. Adventurers can travel to the traditional entrance or slip in through the back mountain passages.
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A mysterious altar and corrupted sparkles mark the perimeter of Cupid's ritual grounds. Keep a sharp eye out for hostile wildlife, pagan encampments, and rival adventurers seeking the same holiday spoils!
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=== Champion Battle Mechanics ===
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The centerpiece of the Valentine's Event is a full **Champion-style battle** staged at the ritual altar outside Wrong Dungeon.
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<div style="font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', serif; font-size: 1.35rem; color: #ffd700; margin-bottom: 6px;">🏹 Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns!</div>
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Running annually from <b>February 7th through February 22nd</b> outside <b>Wrong Dungeon</b>.
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<li><b>Activating the Idol</b>: Double-click the <i>Idol of the Champion</i> situated at the altar. Beware &mdash; Cupid's minions will materialize immediately upon activation!</li>
<li><b>Pagan Camps &amp; Champion Altar</b>: Battle corrupted minions in an open-world champion spawn with 16 red candle tiers.</li>
<li><b>Candle Progression</b>: Similar to Britannia's classic champion spawns, defeating waves of minions ignites the altar's candles:
<li><b>Spells of Forbidden Love</b>: Accelerate spawn candle progression with rare ritual scrolls.</li>
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<li><b>Tactics &amp; High Ground</b>: Utilize stone battlements for archery and spells, or hold melee choke points below.</li>
    <li>Every <b>5 White Candles</b> ignites <b>1 Red Candle</b>.</li>
<li><b>Confronting Cupid</b>: Defeat the fallen herald to banish his curse and claim event rares and <b>Cupid's Trusty Steed</b> mount.</li>
    <li>Every <b>5 Red Candles</b> advances the spawn into a higher, more difficult tier of corrupted minions.</li>
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<li><b>Escalating Difficulty</b>: As candles ignite, the minions grow progressively tougher, hitting harder and wielding lethal spells.</li>
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=== Spells of Forbidden Love &amp; Tactics ===
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Short on time, or finding the spawn waves overwhelming? Adventurers can collect rare scrolls known as <b>Spells of Forbidden Love</b>.
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* <b>How They Work</b>: Carrying a <i>Spell of Forbidden Love</i> scroll to the <i>Idol of the Champion</i> and placing it upon the altar will immediately ignite <b>one additional red candle</b>!
* <b>Tactical Deployment</b>: Ranged attackers and spellcasters can take high-ground positions on the surrounding battlements to rain down spells and arrows, while melee dexxers manage ground-level bottle-necks.
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=== Confronting Cupid &amp; Event Rewards ===
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Once all 16 red candles are lit and the final minions fall, <b>Cupid</b> descends onto the battlefield:
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<li><b>Boss Battle</b>: Cupid wields formidable dark enchantments, deadly archery skills, and crowd-disrupting magic. Coordinate with your party for healing, cures, and crowd management.</li>
<li><b>Cupid's Trusty Steed</b>: The premier reward of the event! A majestic, unique holiday mount with distinctive Valentine coloring. Victorious champions have a rare chance to claim and ride Cupid's steed.</li>
<li><b>Event-Only Collectibles</b>: Limited-edition Valentine-themed decor, rare hues, and holiday souvenirs.</li>
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Shard Events & Celebrations
Britannia's official seasonal celebrations, anniversary jubilees, open-world champion encounters, and competitive realm tournaments.
Events
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About Shard Events

Throughout the year, UO:Renaissance hosts major realm events, anniversary jubilees, holiday encounters, and competitive tournaments. Each celebration brings unique mechanics, rare collectible items, specialized hues, and open-world community interaction.

Annual Event Calendar

Britannian Annual Event Calendar
Month Celebration Type Dedicated Guide
February Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns! Open-World Champion Altar & Boss Encounter View Valentine's Guide →
August Peace & Samorite Jubilee Shard Anniversary & "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt View Jubilee Guide →
Mid-August MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament Competitive Maritime Angling Tournament & Wishing Well View Fishing Tournament →
October Fall Harvest & Halloween Seasonal Quests & Haunted Encounters Seasonal Archive
December Winter Holiday & New Year Winter Gifts, Holiday Rares & Festivities Seasonal Archive

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Featured: Peace & Samorite Jubilee

🎉 Peace & Samorite Jubilee (Celebrate MMXXVI!)
The grand anniversary celebration of UO:Renaissance, held every August. Replaces the traditional September anniversary with a realm-wide scavenger hunt, official commemorative hues, and the Jubilee Store.
  • "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt: Private Discord clues guide players to secret Jubilee Stones across Britannia without gates or recall.
  • Tokens & Rewards: Earn up to 11 non-tradable Anniversary Tokens to spend in the Jubilee Store on exclusive items.
  • Official Festival Hues: 1363 (Deep Royal Blue) and 2165 (Shadow Silver).
  • Jubilee Gift Bags: Delivered to every player account with commemorative clothing, jewelry, and decor.
Open Full Peace & Samorite Jubilee Guide →
Jubilee Signup

Featured: MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament

🎣 MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament
A high-stakes week-long competitive maritime angling tournament staged from the Moonglow Docks.
  • Big Fish Turn-Ins: Every Big Fish turned in earns 1 Piece of Eight.
  • The Wishing Well: Spend Pieces of Eight at the dockside well for rolls on valuable rare items and decor.
  • Category Champions: Top catches across Biggest Fish, Smallest Fish, and Highest Total Weight win 100 Platinum Coins, 10 Pieces of Eight, hued plants, blessed hued fishing poles and nets, and commemorative champion trophies.
Open Fishing Tournament Guide →
Moonglow Docks

Featured: Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns!

🏹 Valentine's Event: Cupid Returns!
Running annually from February 7th through February 22nd outside Wrong Dungeon.
  • Pagan Camps & Champion Altar: Battle corrupted minions in an open-world champion spawn with 16 red candle tiers.
  • Spells of Forbidden Love: Accelerate spawn candle progression with rare ritual scrolls.
  • Tactics & High Ground: Utilize stone battlements for archery and spells, or hold melee choke points below.
  • Confronting Cupid: Defeat the fallen herald to banish his curse and claim event rares and Cupid's Trusty Steed mount.
Open Full Valentine's Event Guide →
Cupid Steed

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