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


== Brew Day ==
== Brew Day ==
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Brew Day is EverQuest's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day Saint Patrick's Day] celebration. During Brew Day, shamrock [[Hero's Forge]] hats will drop off of random mobs.
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* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/all-hail-brell.296802/ Daybreak forum:All hail Brell!]


* [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=110439 Shamrock Bowler Hat Ornament]
* [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=110438 Shamrock Top Hat Ornament]


Brew Day is EverQuest's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day Saint Patrick's Day] celebration. During Brew Day, shamrock [[Hero's Forge]] hats will drop off of random mobs.
For 2015, Brew Day began March 18 and will end on April 1.
 
 
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=110439 Shamrock Bowler Hat Ornament]
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=110438 Shamrock Top Hat Ornament]
 
 
For 2024, Brew Day began March 13 and ended March 26 at 2300 PT.
 
 
'''Quests'''
* '''There are Good Sips''' (2023) ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=12524 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/therearegoodsips.php EQ Resource]) - Given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=58805 Orr the Brave (Brew Day Quests)] in Crescent Reach. Reward is five [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=145662 Honey Hibiscus Bread].
* '''There are Wood Ships''' (2023) ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=12526 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/therearewoodships.php EQ Resource]) - Given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=58805 Orr the Brave (Brew Day Quests)] in Crescent Reach. Reward is five [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=145663 Frothy Mug of Root Beer].
* '''May They Always Be''' (2023) ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=12527 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/maytheyalwaysbe.php EQ Resource]) - Given by [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=58805 Orr the Brave (Brew Day Quests)] in Crescent Reach. Reward [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=145664 Barrel-Aged Ale of Brell] - Makes you drunk and decreases movement speed by 35%.
| |[[File:Brew Day 2023.png|right|400px]]
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== Death, Death, Death! ==
== Death, Death, Death! ==
[[File:Death Death Death promo image.jpg|right|250px|Death, Death, Death!<br /><small>Promotional image: Sony Online Entertainment</small>|thumb]]
[[File:Death Death Death promo image.jpg|right|250px|Death, Death, Death!<br /><small>Promotional image: Sony Online Entertainment</small>|thumb]]
* [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=7673 Allakhazam: Death, Death, Death]
During [[SOE Live]], a contest has been held for a number of years involving an event called ''The EverQuest® Death, Death, Death Challenge'', more commonly known as ''Death, Death, Death!''.
<blockquote>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.</blockquote>
<blockquote>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.</blockquote>
* [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=7673 Allakhazam: Death, Death, Death]
For a limited time before SOE Live, the ''Death, Death, Death!'' event will be on the test server, and then on the live servers.  This is to enable people to practice.  It is also open for everyone to experience it.
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!''.


This event is also available on live servers as a special event.
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).
 
For 2023, it returned on July 19 at 00:00 PDT and ended August 8 at 23:00 PDT.
 
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/death-death-death.291889/ 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).
=== 2014 ===
[http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/index.php?threads/death-death-death-now-available-on-live-servers.212507/ This event will be available on live servers Wednesday, July 30 until Wednesday, August 13].
* [http://forums.station.sony.com/soe/index.php?threads/soe-live-2014-tournament-rules.11500064562/#post-11500345276 EverQuest: Death, Death, Death Challenge Official Rules (2014)]
{{Cquote|As mentioned in [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/index.php?threads/sense-heading-july-2.211916/ Phathom's July Sense Heading post], 'Death, Death, Death!' is coming to live servers at the end of the month. It will start on Test earlier (this is generally standard) and it will also run much later (this is not generally standard for events run on Test). Feel free to test the event on the Test server or Live in preparation for the competition at SOE Live this year. There are new achievements and new titles for progressing in 'Death, Death, Death!' as well as some significant changes to the event.||| [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/index.php?threads/death-death-death-on-test.201709/#post-3106782 Prathun, EQ Developer, July 21, 2014]}}


=== Achievements ===
=== Achievements ===
The following [[achievements]] and titles are available, based on how far players can progress through this event:
The following [[achievements]] and titles are available, based on how far players can progress through this event:
* Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Decimator
* Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Decimator
:: Suffix Title: Decimator of Death
:: Suffix Title: Decimator of Death
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* Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Destroyer
* Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Destroyer
:: Suffix Title: Destroyer of Death
:: Suffix Title: Destroyer of Death
[[File:Fall Fun 2023.png|Fall Fun|right|thumb|300px]]
* Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Doombringer
* Achievement: Death, Death, Death!: Doombringer
:: Suffix Title: Doombringer of Death
:: Suffix Title: Doombringer of Death
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:: Suffix Title: Dealer of Death
:: Suffix Title: Dealer of Death


== Fall Fun ==
== Easter ==
Note that in the in-game calendar this is listed as ''Changes of Fall'' rather than ''Fall Fun''.
* [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5311 The Origin of the Cuniculus] - Seasonal task, only available around Easter time.  Reward is [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=97153 Madness of Stomple].


'''2023'''
For 2014, it began Wednesday, April 16, 2014, and ran until Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11:59PM PDT.
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/it%E2%80%99s-time-for-some-fall-fun.292572/ It’s time for some Fall Fun!]
All begin at 00:00 PDT and end at 23:00 PDT
* September 12 &ndash; September 25: Double rare (named) spawns and double faction.
* September 26 &ndash; October 9: 50% reduced lockout timers.
* October 10 &ndash; October 23: 50% bonus experience.


== Feast of Giving ==
== Random times ==
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/the-feast-of-giving-bonuses-are-here.294276/ Daybreak forum: The Feast of Giving Bonuses are here!]
* [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4845 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, and Nov. 2014.
[[File:761 (Feast of Giving 2022).jpg|right|frameless|500px]]
* [[Giants, Giants, Giants!]] - Only in game at limited times. Generally at the same time as ''Dragons, Dragons, Dragons''.
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. For 2023, it began on November 8 and ended on November 26 at 23:00 PST.


In-game bonuses are added for a few days, for 2023, they began on November 22 and ended on November 26, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. PST.  They consist of 50% bonus to character experience, 50% increase to rare spawn chance, 50% bonus to faction changes
== Stone Cold Summer ==
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|[[Veil of Alaris pre-launch quests|In the lead-up]] to the ''[[Veil of Alaris]]'' expansion release in 2011, EQ added a limited time shared task "Only The Blind Will See". The task has eight versions, depending on your level.


{{Cquote|<br />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.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/feast-of-giving-is-back.286880/ Feast of Giving is Back – EQ forum November 14, 2022]}}
There is also a mission, "Baga's Stand". To request Baga's Stand, you must have completed one of the ''Only The Blind Will See'' tasks, but that is not needed to participate.
* '''Feast Fit for a Basher''' ([https://special.eqresource.com/feastfitforabasher.php EQResource]) - Given by Zok Glooria in Innothule Swamp.
* '''Feast Fit for a Bouncer''' ([https://special.eqresource.com/feastfitforabouncer.php EQResource]) - Given by Zok Glooria in Innothule Swamp.
* '''Feast Fit for a Froglok''' ([https://special.eqresource.com/feastfitforafroglok.php EQResource]) - Given by Bouncer Mako in Innothule Swamp.


== Raid, Raid, Raid! ==
Each of them have a six hour lockout.  Completing these grant [[achievements]].  The achievements may be found in the achievement window under EverQuest > Special.
[[File:421 (Raid, Raid, Raid!).jpg|right|350px]]
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/it%E2%80%99s-time-for-raid-raid-raid.286787/ Daybreak forum 2022: It’s Time for Raid, Raid, Raid!]
** [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4845 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, Nov. 2023.
** [[Giants, Giants, Giants!]] - Only in game at limited times.  Generally at the same time as ''Dragons, Dragons, Dragons''.


== Scorched Sky ==
On [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/index.php?threads/game-update-notes-august-20-2014.213039/#post-3117090 August 20, 2014, they announced the tasks and mission would be brought back for a limited time in September].
{{Cquote|<br />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.||| [https://www.everquest.com/news/eq-scorched-sky-2023 Daybreak EQ News: Scorched Sky is back!]}}
[[File:Scorched Sky 2022.jpg|right|450px|Scorched Sky|thumb]]
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'''
<blockquote>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.</blockquote>
* '''Sometimes You Need More''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=11026 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/sometimesyouneedmore.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Carlene Snizzlefriz in the Lavastorm Mountains
* '''Make Them Brighter''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=11052 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/makethembrighter.php EQ Resource])- Given by Carlene Snizzlefriz in the Lavastorm Mountains
* '''Bigger Than the Moon''' ([https://special.eqresource.com/brighterthanthemoon.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Carlene Snizzlefriz in the Lavastorm Mountains
 
 
'''Mission'''
<blockquote>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.</blockquote>
* '''Guardians of the Snails''' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=11027 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/guardiansofthesnails.php 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 ==
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* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/stomples-day-is-back.297116/ EQ forum: Stomples Day is Back!]
 
 
For 2024 Stomples Day began March 27 00:00 PDT and ended on April 30 23:00 PT.  There were no new quests for 2024.
 
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5311 The Origin of the Cuniculus] - Reward is [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=97153 Madness of Stomple].
: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn-mN5pUc4s&feature=youtu.be Video walkthrough]
 
* '''A Flurry of Spring''' (2022) ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=10732 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/aflurryofspring.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Mel Glacierbane in [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]]
* '''Here Comes Spring''' (2022) ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=10734 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/herecomesspring.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Seymour Saxifragus in [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]]
* '''Spring Fever''' (2022) ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=10735 Allakhazam], [https://special.eqresource.com/springfever.php EQ Resource]) - Given by Mel Glacierbane in [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]]. Reward is [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=144306 Freshly Hatched Bunny] [[Familiars|familiar]].
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|[[File:Stone cold summer promotional.jpg|right|300px]]
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{| class="fanratable" style="text-align:center"
|+ 2014 Stone Cold Summer Schedule
|-
! Date begins || Content || Reward || Date ends
|-
| Wednesday, September 3 || '''Only The Blind Will See'''<br />Shared task, 1-6 players. Eight versions depending on your level.<br />([http://everquest.allakhazam.com/search.html?q=Only+The+Blind+Will+See Allakhazam], [http://special.eqresource.com/onlytheblindwillsee.php EQ Resource]) || Achievement and [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=97704 Ancient Artifact] || Wednesday, September 24
|-
| Wednesday, September 10 || '''Baga's Stand'''<br />Group mission, 3-6 players. ([http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=5320 Allakhazam], [http://special.eqresource.com/bagasstand.php EQ Resource])<br />Must complete one of the ''Only The Blind Will See'' to request but not necessary to participate. || Achievement and [http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=97707 Ancient Text] || Wednesday, September 24
|}




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