Special events


 * For past Special event history, see: Talk:Special events

This article lists various special events that seem to appear at various times. It does not include the other annual events that appear on their own articles (see sidebar to right).

Death, Death, Death!
"The Challenge is a progression-based game instance where teams of six (6) players will have forty (40) minutes to defeat as many boss encounters as possible." During SOE Live, a contest was been held for a number of years involving an event called The EverQuest® Death, Death, Death Challenge, more commonly known as Death, Death, Death!.
 * Allakhazam: Death, Death, Death

This event is also available on live servers as a special event.

For 2023, it returned on July 19 at 00:00 PDT and ended August 8 at 23:00 PDT.


 * Daybreak 2023 announcement: Death, Death, Death!

The quest is given by Tudasali, Emissary of Thurgadin, in Great Divide. He is found at /loc -1050, -125 (outside one of the guard towers just south of Thurgadin).

Achievements
The following achievements and titles are available, based on how far players can progress through this event:
 * Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Decimator
 * Suffix Title: Decimator of Death


 * Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Defeater
 * Suffix Title: Defeater of Death


 * Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Demolisher
 * Suffix Title: Demolisher of Death


 * Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Destroyer
 * Suffix Title: Destroyer of Death


 * Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Doombringer
 * Suffix Title: Doombringer of Death


 * Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Deathdealer
 * Suffix Title: Dealer of Death

Fall Fun
Note that in the in-game calendar this is listed as Changes of Fall rather than Fall Fun.

2023 All begin at 00:00 PDT and end at 23:00 PDT
 * It’s time for some Fall Fun!
 * September 12 – September 25: Double rare (named) spawns and double faction.
 * September 26 – October 9: 50% reduced lockout timers.
 * October 10 – October 23: 50% bonus experience.

Feast of Giving
In 2020 and 2021, the Feast consisted of bonus experience, rare mobs, and faction; along with Marketplace sales. Introduced in 2022 are three quests. For 2022, it began on November 14 and ended November 27 at 23:00 PST. The frogloks of Rathe Mountains have decided that this is the season to reach out to the ogres and trolls of Innothule Swamp. They have sent the young froglok, Zok Glooria, to bring the feast to those bashers and bouncers now inhabiting the swamp. She may need a little assistance in making sure that the feasts are delivered without being feasted upon. She offers two new quests that have been set to be accepted by all character levels. Once the bouncers have been fed, Bouncer Mako offers a follow-up quest.
 * Feast Fit for a Basher (EQResource) - Given by Zok Glooria in Innothule Swamp.
 * Feast Fit for a Bouncer (EQResource) - Given by Zok Glooria in Innothule Swamp.
 * Feast Fit for a Froglok (EQResource) - Given by Bouncer Mako in Innothule Swamp.

Raid, Raid, Raid!

 * Daybreak forum 2022: It’s Time for Raid, Raid, Raid!
 * Dragons, Dragons, Dragons - Only in game at limited times. It first became available April 13, 2009.  It has since reappeared on March 2010, Sept. 2011, Sept. 2012, Sept. 2013, Nov. 2014, Nov. 2016, Nov. 2017, Nov. 2018, Nov. 2020, Nov. 2021, Nov. 2022.
 * Giants, Giants, Giants! - Only in game at limited times. Generally at the same time as Dragons, Dragons, Dragons.

Scorched Sky
It is time to celebrate the power of fire and flame!

It’s time to kick off our Scorched Sky Celebration! Once again, Fennin Ro and his son, Solusek Ro, are seeking to grow the ranks of their devotees. To rejoice in the primal power of fire and flame though, you'll need to steel your heart and be ready to face your fears like never before. The Scorched Sky is an annual event first introduced in 2022.

For 2023, the event began on Monday, June 26 at 00:00 PDT and ended on Sunday, July 9 at 23:00 PDT. In addition to the tasks are Marketplace bags and Overseer quests.

Also, from July 1st 00:01 PT to July 8th 23:00 PT there was a 76% bonus to character experience, faction, and rare spawn chance.

The event consists of three quests and one group mission.

Quests "Seek out Carlene Snizzlefriz, near the Temple of Solusek Ro, in the Lavastorm Mountains. The Devotee of Flame has been investigating the changing composition of the lava. She is working to protect the local wildlife from unintended changes. Being a devoted follower of Solusek Ro, she is curious if the changing lava can be used for creating new pyrotechnics."
 * Sometimes You Need More (Allakhazam, EQ Resource) - Given by Carlene Snizzlefriz in the Lavastorm Mountains
 * Make Them Brighter (Allakhazam, EQ Resource)- Given by Carlene Snizzlefriz in the Lavastorm Mountains
 * Bigger Than the Moon (EQ Resource) - Given by Carlene Snizzlefriz in the Lavastorm Mountains

Mission "Keeper Lyne is letting Carlene handle the investigation. She is concerned about protecting her lava snails. If you are interested in helping her protect these shelled gastropods, head to the caves in the north of the Lavastorm Mountains. She can be found near the entrance to the Broodlands."
 * Guardians of the Snails (Allakhazam, EQ Resource)- Given by Keeper Lyne in the Lavastorm Mountains. Completing the mission spawns a chest with a loot item, and also grants each participant a Scorched Magmatic Snail Familiar.

Achievements

The achievements for Scorched Sky may be found in the Achievements window under Events > Holiday.
 * Scorched Sky: Somebody Say Fireworks
 * Scorched Sky: Guardians of the Snails
 * Scorched Sky: Guardians of the Snails Mission Challenges

Stomples Day



 * EQ forum: Stomples Day is Back!
 * Stomples Day Bonuses

For 2023 Stomples Day began March 22nd 00:00 PT and ended on May 3rd 23:00 PT. There are no new quests for 2023. From April 7 to April 10 at 11:00 p.m. PDT there was a 50% bonus to faction changes, rare spawn chance, and character experience.


 * The Origin of the Cuniculus - Reward is Madness of Stomple.
 * Video walkthrough


 * A Flurry of Spring (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource) - Given by Mel Glacierbane in The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)
 * Here Comes Spring (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource) - Given by Seymour Saxifragus in The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)
 * Spring Fever (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource) - Given by Mel Glacierbane in The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious). Reward is Freshly Hatched Bunny familiar.



Tempest Festival
First introduced in 2022, the Tempest Festival annual event is a time to spread the blessings of Karana.
 * EQ Forum: Tempest Festival Has Returned!
 * everquest.com Tempest Festival FAQ

In 2023 it began May 1 at 00:00 PT and ended May 14 23:00 PT. For 2023, three new quests and a mission were added.

The quests and mission are listed in the achievements window under Events > Holiday.

Reign of Rain
 * Here Comes the Rain (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource)
 * Singing in the Reign (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource)
 * Reign of Rain (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource)
 * Felled by the Rain (2022) (Allakhazam, EQ Resource)

Is This Madness?
 * A Curse of Madness (2023)
 * Method to the Madness (2023)
 * Lessons of Madness (2023)

They Came From Below
 * Mouth of Madness (2023)

History In 2022 it began May 2, 2022 at 00:00 PT and ended May 15 23:00 PT.
 * EverQuest News: Welcome to Tempest Festival