Events
Shard Events & Celebrations
Britannia's official seasonal celebrations, anniversary jubilees, open-world champion encounters, and competitive realm tournaments.
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Peace & Samorite Jubilee (Celebrate MMXXVI!)
The Peace & 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.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Celebration | Annual Shard Anniversary Celebration & Scavenger Hunt (August) |
| Scavenger Hunt Format | Discord-driven "Where's Waldo" clues with in-game **Jubilee Stones** |
| Token System | Earn non-tradable **Anniversary Tokens** (up to 11 maximum for a perfect score) |
| Official Jubilee Hues | **1363** (Deep Royal Blue) and **2165** (Shadow Silver) |
| Player Commemoratives | **Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bags** (clothing, jewelry, and decor delivered to every account) |
| Tournament Feature | **MMXXVI Jubilee Fishing Tournament** with Big Fish turn-ins, Pieces of Eight, and the Moonglow Wishing Well |
Registration & The "Where's Waldo" Scavenger Hunt
The signature event of the Jubilee is a realm-wide **"Where's Waldo"–style scavenger hunt**, requiring wits, Britannian geography knowledge, and swift travel.
How to Register & Participate:
- Discord Account Linking: Ensure your Discord ID is linked to your in-game account. Clues are distributed through a restricted, private Discord Jubilee channel.
- Event Center Registration: Take your chosen adventurer to the Event Center. Double-click the blue Jubilee Book to register.
- Strict Limit: Exactly one participant per player (not per account). Choose your character carefully, as character swaps are strictly prohibited after sign-up.
- Participation Deed & Guild Stone: Upon registering, you receive a blessed, non-tradable, non-droppable Participation Deed. Double-click the Blue Guild Stone to receive your very first Participation Token and your Discord access invite.
- Hunt Rules & Travel Restrictions:
- Clues to hidden Britannian landmarks are posted live in Discord during the event weekend.
- Recall and Gate Travel are restricted near hunt objectives — players must ride, run, or sail to the destination!
- At each hidden location rests a Jubilee Stone. The first 10 participants to reach each location and click the stone receive 1 Anniversary Token (maximum 1 token per player per location).
- A maximum of 11 tokens total can be earned during the Jubilee, representing a perfect score!
Jubilee Hues & Gift Bags
Two iconic, highly sought-after signature hues define the Jubilee celebration:
Every eligible player account receives a commemorative Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bag 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 "Jubilee MMXXVI" inscription and are hued in one of the official event colors.
- Hue 1363 — Deep Royal Blue: A rich, stately navy-sapphire tone honoring shard leadership and royal heritage.
- Hue 2165 — Shadow Silver: A gleaming metallic platinum-silver hue symbolizing Britannia's enduring longevity.
Every eligible player account receives a commemorative Jubilee MMXXVI Gift Bag 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 "Jubilee MMXXVI" inscription and are hued in one of the official event colors.
The Jubilee Store
Rather than a traditional static prize room, adventurers visit the Jubilee Store to redeem their hard-earned Anniversary Tokens.
* Token Economy: Anniversary Tokens stack together in your backpack and cannot be transferred, dropped, or sold to ensure all prizes reflect authentic event participation. * Inventory: 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.
* Token Economy: Anniversary Tokens stack together in your backpack and cannot be transferred, dropped, or sold to ensure all prizes reflect authentic event participation. * Inventory: 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.
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).
Tournament Details & Rules:
- Tournament NPC & Headquarters: The Official Fish Tournament NPC is stationed at the Moonglow Docks.
- Catch Verification: 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!
- Per-Character Logging: Each character must log their catches individually; grouping fish caught across multiple alts to inflate weight totals is strictly disabled.
- Big Fish Turn-Ins & Pieces of Eight: Every Big Fish turned in earns the angler 1 Piece of Eight.
The Wishing Well & Tournament Prizes
* The Moonglow Wishing Well: Turn in your accumulated Pieces of Eight at the dockside Wishing Well for chance-based rolls to win valuable items, resources, and rare decorative pieces.
* Grand Category Champions: The top anglers across three competitive divisions receive premier championship reward packages:
Each Category Winner Receives: * 100 Platinum Coins * 10 Pieces of Eight * A Jubilee Plant (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue) * Blessed Hued Fishing Pole (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue) * Blessed Hued Special Fishing Net (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue) * Hued Champion Trophy (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue)
* Grand Category Champions: The top anglers across three competitive divisions receive premier championship reward packages:
- Biggest Fish (heaviest single catch)
- Smallest Fish (lightest eligible catch)
- Highest Total Weight (for the dedicated maritime grinder)
Each Category Winner Receives: * 100 Platinum Coins * 10 Pieces of Eight * A Jubilee Plant (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue) * Blessed Hued Fishing Pole (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue) * Blessed Hued Special Fishing Net (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue) * Hued Champion Trophy (in winner's choice of Jubilee Hue)
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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.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Schedule | Annually from February 7th to February 22nd |
| Event Location | Exterior surrounding Wrong Dungeon (Lost Lands mountain passes) |
| Battle Style | **Champion Spawn** altar activation with candle progression & boss climax |
| Acceleration Mechanic | **Spells of Forbidden Love** (Scrolls that light red candles on the altar) |
| Apex Boss | **Cupid** — Corrupted herald of dark enchantments |
| Signature Spoils | **Cupid's Trusty Steed** (rare event mount), limited-time Valentine rares & holiday loot |
Lore & 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.
The Valentine's event takes place in the rugged mountain territory outside Wrong Dungeon. Adventurers can travel to the traditional entrance or slip in through the back mountain passages.
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!
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!
Champion Battle Mechanics
The centerpiece of the Valentine's Event is a full **Champion-style battle** staged at the ritual altar outside Wrong Dungeon.
- Activating the Idol: Double-click the Idol of the Champion situated at the altar. Beware — Cupid's minions will materialize immediately upon activation!
- Candle Progression: Similar to Britannia's classic champion spawns, defeating waves of minions ignites the altar's candles:
- Every 5 White Candles ignites 1 Red Candle.
- Every 5 Red Candles advances the spawn into a higher, more difficult tier of corrupted minions.
- Escalating Difficulty: As candles ignite, the minions grow progressively tougher, hitting harder and wielding lethal spells.
Spells of Forbidden Love & Tactics
Short on time, or finding the spawn waves overwhelming? Adventurers can collect rare scrolls known as Spells of Forbidden Love.
* How They Work: Carrying a Spell of Forbidden Love scroll to the Idol of the Champion and placing it upon the altar will immediately ignite one additional red candle! * Tactical Deployment: 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.
* How They Work: Carrying a Spell of Forbidden Love scroll to the Idol of the Champion and placing it upon the altar will immediately ignite one additional red candle! * Tactical Deployment: 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.
Confronting Cupid & Event Rewards
Once all 16 red candles are lit and the final minions fall, Cupid descends onto the battlefield:
- Boss Battle: Cupid wields formidable dark enchantments, deadly archery skills, and crowd-disrupting magic. Coordinate with your party for healing, cures, and crowd management.
- Cupid's Trusty Steed: 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.
- Event-Only Collectibles: Limited-edition Valentine-themed decor, rare hues, and holiday souvenirs.
