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: ''For past anniversary schedules, see: [[Talk:Anniversary]]'' | : ''For past anniversary schedules, see: [[Talk:Anniversary]]'' | ||
Every year, EverQuest has an '''Anniversary''' Celebration to commemorate the March 16, 1999 launch of EQ. It begins in March and has staggered content for several months. | Every year, EverQuest has an '''Anniversary''' Celebration to commemorate the March 16, 1999 launch of EQ. It begins in March and has staggered content for several months. | ||
While there are a bunch of events, the important ones are the [[#Quests|anniversary quests]]. The anniversary quests are available only during the celebration each year. | While there are a bunch of events, the important ones are the [[#Quests|anniversary quests]]. The anniversary quests are available only during the celebration each year. | ||
In addition, there are ''Fabled'' monsters and ''Fabled'' loot that will only be around for a short time. | In addition, there are ''Fabled'' monsters and ''Fabled'' loot that will only be around for a short time. | ||
For 2020, the 21st Anniversary events began on Monday, March 16 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific (USA) Time. Further events will go live in April. The events will end on May 10 at 11 p.m. Pacific Time. | |||
New for the 21st anniversary are [[#Twenty-first_anniversary|two player designed quests]], [[Free_to_play#All_Access_.28Gold.29|All Access]] members will get a free [[Heroic Characters|Heroic Character]], and new items for sale by the [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=46622 Special Celebratory Goods merchant]. | |||
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/its-our-name-day-celebration-happy-21-years-of-everquest.264000/ Darkpaw forum announcement: It's our name day celebration! Happy 21 years of EverQuest!] | |||
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| colspan="2" | '''Anniversary Celebrations''' | | colspan="2" | '''Anniversary Celebrations''' | ||
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| 2004 5th || | | 2004 5th || 2012 13th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2005 6th || | | 2005 6th || 2013 14th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2006 7th || | | 2006 7th || 2014 15th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2007 8th || | | 2007 8th || 2015 16th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2008 9th || | | 2008 9th || 2016 17th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2009 10th || | | 2009 10th || 2017 18th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2010 11th || | | 2010 11th || 2018 19th | ||
|- style="background-color:white;" | |- style="background-color:white;" | ||
| 2011 12th || | | 2011 12th || 2019 20th | ||
|- | |||
| colspan="2" style="background:lightgreen;" | 2020 21th | |||
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== | == 21st anniversary (2020) == | ||
The | * [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/community-letter-a-note-from-jennifer-chan.263817/ Community Letter: A Note from Jennifer Chan] | ||
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/its-our-name-day-celebration-happy-21-years-of-everquest.264000/ Darkpaw forum announcement: It's our name day celebration! Happy 21 years of EverQuest!] | |||
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|+ Twenty- | The 21st Anniversary events began on Monday, March 16 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific (USA) Time. Further events will go live in April. New for the 21st anniversary are two player designed quests, [[Free_to_play#All_Access_.28Gold.29|All Access]] members will get a free [[Heroic Characters|Heroic Character]], and new items for sale by the [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=46622 Special Celebratory Goods merchant]. The events will end on May 10 at 11 p.m. Pacific Time. | ||
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|+ Twenty-first Anniversary (2020) Schedule | |||
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! Date begins || Content (see [[#Quests|Quests]] below for quest links) || Date ends | ! Date begins || Content (see [[#Quests|Quests]] below for quest links) || Date ends | ||
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| | | Monday, March 16 || 50% Experience Bonus || Tuesday, March 31 | ||
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| Monday, March 16 || 14th through 21st anniversary quests, missions, and raids || Sunday, May 10 | |||
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|- style="background-color:lightgreen;" | |||
| Monday, March 16 || Free Heroic Character for All Access members || Sunday, May 10 | |||
|- style="background:white;" | |||
| Sunday, April 12 || 5th through 13th anniversary quests, missions, raids, and Fabled mobs || Sunday, May 10 | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Quests == | == Quests == | ||
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You can examine your completed and uncompleted anniversary tasks by using the [[Achievements]] window (/ach or Shift-M) under Events > Anniversary. | You can examine your completed and uncompleted anniversary tasks by using the [[Achievements]] window (/ach or Shift-M) under Events > Anniversary. | ||
The Plane of Knowledge has an anniversary quest [[NPCs|NPC]], the [[Mechanical Fortune Teller]]. She will give you information to get the quests for anniversary years five through | The Plane of Knowledge has an anniversary quest [[NPCs|NPC]], the [[Mechanical Fortune Teller]]. She will give you information to get the quests for anniversary years five through nineteen. | ||
=== Fifth anniversary === | === Fifth anniversary === | ||
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* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5699 Ferocious Feralings] - Reward is [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=103709 Sweetcookie's Special Pie]. You can also get the title "Feraling Feeder" if you complete an [[achievements|achievement]] during the quest. | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5699 Ferocious Feralings] - Reward is [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=103709 Sweetcookie's Special Pie]. You can also get the title "Feraling Feeder" if you complete an [[achievements|achievement]] during the quest. | ||
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5700 Responsible Mining] | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5700 Responsible Mining] | ||
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5698 Rumor Has It] | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5698 Rumor Has It] | ||
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5689 Step on a Crack] | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5689 Step on a Crack] | ||
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* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=116790 Bloodmetal Inlaid Gnollish Totem] - It changes the user into a Gnoll and casts a buff that offers some AC. The buff adds ''Item: Gnoll Reaver Fortitude'' to your Special AAs. | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=116790 Bloodmetal Inlaid Gnollish Totem] - It changes the user into a Gnoll and casts a buff that offers some AC. The buff adds ''Item: Gnoll Reaver Fortitude'' to your Special AAs. | ||
If you turn the Totem in to | If you turn the Totem in to Yaldu Bwor (the Gnoll shroud NPC in Plane of Knowledge), this will unlock five Gnoll Shrouds to use, as you level these shrouds the AC buff on the Totem Clicky will gain in power, at max rank it is 173 ac at level 100. This AC buff stacks with all other AC buffs. | ||
Should you complete the mission with a "high score" you will be granted a bonus title | Should you complete the mission with a "high score" you will be granted a bonus title "Dog of War". | ||
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* '''[https://special.eqresource.com/magicallydelicious.php Magically Delicious]''' - Jimothy the Delicious (a walking, talking gingerbread man) is in Plane of Knowledge, looking for someone to create sweets, treats, and a bouquet of flowers in order to help a lovelorn druid attract the affection of her love interest. | * '''[https://special.eqresource.com/magicallydelicious.php Magically Delicious]''' - Jimothy the Delicious (a walking, talking gingerbread man) is in Plane of Knowledge, looking for someone to create sweets, treats, and a bouquet of flowers in order to help a lovelorn druid attract the affection of her love interest. | ||
:: This is a quest for players that are level 80 and higher. | :: This is a quest for players that are level 80 and higher. | ||
:: Reward: [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/ | :: Reward: [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/spell.html?spell=39541 Familiar Jimothy Junior] - A [[familiars|familiar]] that reduces food and drink consumption by 50%. | ||
* '''[https://special.eqresource.com/sprucingupshakey.php Sprucing Up Shakey]''' - Reebo Leafsway has ventured to the Plane of Knowledge in search of adventurers willing to risk life and limb to fetch some new stuffing for Shakey the Scarecrow. According to rumor, the Miller's farm in West Karana is filled with Ethernere-enchanted dirt that can grow special crops, but it'll take a harvester of the wee'est proportions to till that special soil! It's up to the players to re-create an EverQuest classic harvester and spruce up Shakey. | * '''[https://special.eqresource.com/sprucingupshakey.php Sprucing Up Shakey]''' - Reebo Leafsway has ventured to the Plane of Knowledge in search of adventurers willing to risk life and limb to fetch some new stuffing for Shakey the Scarecrow. According to rumor, the Miller's farm in West Karana is filled with Ethernere-enchanted dirt that can grow special crops, but it'll take a harvester of the wee'est proportions to till that special soil! It's up to the players to re-create an EverQuest classic harvester and spruce up Shakey. | ||
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* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128275 Darkened Corrupted Orb of Living Ice] from ''Delving into Frostcrypt''. | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128275 Darkened Corrupted Orb of Living Ice] from ''Delving into Frostcrypt''. | ||
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128292 Darkened Blackburrow Trinket] from ''Fippy's Further Revenge''. Received by turning in bonus item [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128339 Qeynosian Scalp Trophy] to [https://eq.magelo.com/npc/6290 a gnoll commander] in Blackburrow. | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128292 Darkened Blackburrow Trinket] from ''Fippy's Further Revenge''. Received by turning in bonus item [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128339 Qeynosian Scalp Trophy] to [https://eq.magelo.com/npc/6290 a gnoll commander] in Blackburrow. | ||
=== Nineteenth anniversary === | |||
[[File:Lost Wayfarer's Tent.png|right|[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=132608 Lost Wayfarer's Tent] - Bonus reward for 19th anniversary task '''Lost but Not Forgotten'''.|frame]] | [[File:Lost Wayfarer's Tent.png|right|[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=132608 Lost Wayfarer's Tent] - Bonus reward for 19th anniversary task '''Lost but Not Forgotten'''.|frame]] | ||
'''Solo''' | '''Solo''' | ||
[[File:881 (A Formal Dinner Party - 19th anniversary).jpg|right|A Formal Dinner Party|thumb]] | |||
Completing each of the solo tasks earns you 5 [[#Commemorative Coins|Commemorative Coins]]. | Completing each of the solo tasks earns you 5 [[#Commemorative Coins|Commemorative Coins]]. | ||
* '''Pieces is Pieces''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9097 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/piecesispieces.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Fabikren in the Plane of Knowledge. | * '''Pieces is Pieces''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9097 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/piecesispieces.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Fabikren in the Plane of Knowledge. | ||
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Completing each of the group tasks earns each character 10 [[#Commemorative Coins|Commemorative Coins]]. | Completing each of the group tasks earns each character 10 [[#Commemorative Coins|Commemorative Coins]]. | ||
* '''Lost but Not Forgotten''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9098 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/lostbutnotforgotten.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Dismas Kaneriti in the Plane of Knowledge | * '''Lost but Not Forgotten''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9098 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/lostbutnotforgotten.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Dismas Kaneriti in the Plane of Knowledge. | ||
** Bonus achievement and item ''[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=132608 Lost Wayfarer's Tent]''. The item is a [[Trophies|trophy]]. | ** Bonus achievement and item ''[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=132608 Lost Wayfarer's Tent]''. The item is a [[Trophies|trophy]]. | ||
* '''A Formal Dinner Party''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9095 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/aformaldinnerparty.php EQ Resource]) - Given by a Dreadspire servant in the Plane of Knowledge. Task locks at the step ''Speak with Melion Pell''. | * '''A Formal Dinner Party''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9095 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/aformaldinnerparty.php EQ Resource]) - Given by a Dreadspire servant in the Plane of Knowledge. Task locks at the step ''Speak with Melion Pell''. | ||
** Bonus achievement and item ''[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=132607 Extruded Black Pearl]''. | ** Bonus achievement and item ''[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=132607 Extruded Black Pearl]''. | ||
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One shortcut, if feasible around mobs, is that killing the hallway NPC's is not necessary, nor the "entry hall" Only the rooms that Melion asks about can have the clues.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/19th-anniversary-dreadspire-time-sink.248005/#post-3644151 Ngreth, EQ Developer]}} | One shortcut, if feasible around mobs, is that killing the hallway NPC's is not necessary, nor the "entry hall" Only the rooms that Melion asks about can have the clues.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/19th-anniversary-dreadspire-time-sink.248005/#post-3644151 Ngreth, EQ Developer]}} | ||
==== Bugs ==== | |||
* '''Pieces is Pieces''' and '''Fish Eyes in the Dark''' share an 18 hour lockout. They also share it with the Tenth anniversary task '''Fishing for Blessings - Prexus's Favor'''. | |||
{{Cquote|<br />They are sharing a lockout timer with each other and with Fishing for Blessings - Prexus' Favor. Will look into fixing this for a future update.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/19th-anniversary-missions.247941/page-2#post-3644131 Prathun, EQ Developer]}} | |||
:It is reported that a work-around is to get both '''Pieces is Pieces''' and '''Fish Eyes in the Dark''' at the same time. | |||
* '''A Formal Dinner Party''' - Upon killing NPCs you get: "Your faction standing with Beta KOS could not get any worse." | |||
{{Cquote|<br />Technically, yes, it is a bug. Though a harmless bug.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/live-update-bugs-03-14-18.247898/page-4#post-3644142 Ngreth, EQ Developer]}} | |||
* ''The Bone Rod'' reward for '''Fish Eyes in the Dark''' [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/live-update-bugs-03-14-18.247898/page-4#post-3644145 should not have the "Used in tradeskills" tag, and should be No Trade]. | |||
* Before you can get the Deep Caverns Collector's Case from '''Pieces is Pieces''', you must finish '''Fish Eyes in the Dark''' or it will state that you do not have the knowledge for such a combine. | |||
=== Twentieth anniversary === | === Twentieth anniversary === | ||
The 20th anniversary introduced [[Gnome Memorial Mountain]] (GMM), which will remain in the game permanently. | The 20th anniversary introduced [[Gnome Memorial Mountain]] (GMM), which will remain in the game permanently. | ||
* [https://achievements.eqresource.com/achievements.php?id=30000140 20th Anniversary Challenge (achievement)] - This [[Achievements|achievement]] will grant you (after the April 2019 game update) a [https:// | * [https://achievements.eqresource.com/achievements.php?id=30000140 20th Anniversary Challenge (achievement)] - This [[Achievements|achievement]] will grant you (after the April 2019 game update) a [https://items.eqresource.com/items.php?id=161653 Platinum Cake Slice Ornamentation], which will make your weapon look like a slice of cake. | ||
=== Twenty-first anniversary === | === Twenty-first anniversary === | ||
Two new quests are introduced for the 21st anniversary. Each has a bonus loot item which may be obtained if the proper steps are completed. | Two new quests are introduced for the 21st anniversary. Each has a bonus loot item which may be obtained if the proper steps are completed. | ||
* '''Fancy Feast''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9941 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/iguessthisisgrowingup.php EQ Resource]) - Task given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55685 Maitreya the Maitre D' (21th Anniversary)] in the Plane of Knowledge. Bonus loot: | * '''Fancy Feast''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9941 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/iguessthisisgrowingup.php EQ Resource]) - Task given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55685 Maitreya the Maitre D' (21th Anniversary)] in the Plane of Knowledge. Bonus loot: Fancy Feast | ||
* '''I Guess This is Growing Up''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9940 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/iguessthisisgrowingup.php EQ Resource]) - Task given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55686 Emisarry of Erollisi (21th Anniversary)] in the Plane of Knowlege. Bonus loot: | * '''I Guess This is Growing Up''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9940 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/iguessthisisgrowingup.php EQ Resource]) - Task given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55686 Emisarry of Erollisi (21th Anniversary)] in the Plane of Knowlege. Bonus loot: [https://items.eqresource.com/items.php?id=105990 Mom's Love] | ||
== Raids == | == Raids == | ||
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'''Seventeenth anniversary''' | '''Seventeenth anniversary''' | ||
[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=8151 Hate's Fury: Seventeen Pieces of Silver] | |||
{{Cquote|Hate's Fury Sails Again | {{Cquote|Hate's Fury Sails Again | ||
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{{Cquote|Krasnok’s 16 new officers will offer a challenge for groups of level 105 adventurers. Each carries a Commemorative Coin as a reward for defeating them. If you can overpower all of them you will be able to unlock the door to Krasnok's cabin and face the Captain himself! To battle him, however, you will need a raid of level 105 characters. Defeating Captain Krasnok will result in raid-quality rewards.||| [https://www.everquest.com/news/anniversary-everquest-turns-17-years-old Community News - March 2016: Don't Miss These NEW Anniversary Events!]}} | {{Cquote|Krasnok’s 16 new officers will offer a challenge for groups of level 105 adventurers. Each carries a Commemorative Coin as a reward for defeating them. If you can overpower all of them you will be able to unlock the door to Krasnok's cabin and face the Captain himself! To battle him, however, you will need a raid of level 105 characters. Defeating Captain Krasnok will result in raid-quality rewards.||| [https://www.everquest.com/news/anniversary-everquest-turns-17-years-old Community News - March 2016: Don't Miss These NEW Anniversary Events!]}} | ||
== Dragons, Dragons, Dragons! == | == Dragons, Dragons, Dragons! == | ||
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* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/search.html?q=fabled Allakhazam: Search "fabled"] | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/search.html?q=fabled Allakhazam: Search "fabled"] | ||
* [http://eqitems.13th-floor.org/itemsearch.php?name=fabled EQItems: Search "fabled"] - Link dead | * [http://eqitems.13th-floor.org/itemsearch.php?name=fabled EQItems: Search "fabled"] - Link dead | ||
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* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128287 Sanguine Souffle]: 10 Commemorative Coins | * [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=128287 Sanguine Souffle]: 10 Commemorative Coins | ||
On the | On the twentieth anniversary, the following good was added: | ||
* | * Firiona Vie's Unicorn Horseshoe: 1,500 Commemorative Coins - Summons Firiona Vie's Unicorn mount. | ||