[img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/ypmiGVhx3Ff5UrKeku7c0/bff52488250a978bb53e2e1c5e8b6106/EN-US_NW_WinterConvergence_KeyArt_Web_Main_1920x1080_300kb_Final_CT-002809.jpg[/img] Greetings, Adventurers! [i]‘Twas the night before Winter Convergence, booming Gleamite Meteors dance across the sky. The whimsical Winter Wanderer armed with holiday cheer gracefully descends upon Aeternum. Offering joy to all, the jolly, young gentleman adorns Winter Villages with Gifts, Trees of Light, and Holiday Huts. But the wicked Winter Warrior donned in malice rises carelessly from the darkest caverns of the Eternal Isle. Snatching the warmth of the holiday, Frigid Folk, a Forever Winter, and misery lurk behind the cruel, old brute. Help the Winter Wanderer fight back against the bitter chill of the icy scourge for new event-specific rewards.[/i] Holiday cheer spreads across Aeternum once more as Winter Convergence blankets the Eternal Isle on December 12, 2023 through January 9, 2024. This year’s festival features changes to Winter Village Gifts, Gleamite Meteors, and rewards based on player feedback. You can also purchase new and returning items in the Event Shop. [h2]REWARDS[/h2] Here’s how the Development Team made Winter Convergence Festival rewards even more satisfying. [h3]GIFT PILES AND GIFT SACKS[/h3] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/6dbKz2mkasm5u5ImNPxVjg/fffd0a95a3867b74c0b51e7a35b47b5a/NW_WinterConvergenceFestival_Presents_1920x1080_Final_CT-003002.jpg[/img] We wanted to cut down on the number of Winter Villages players felt like they had to visit for meaningful rewards, so we upped the amount of gifts for both Gift Piles and Gift Sacks. [list] [*] Each Gift Pile will now include 4 presents (previously 1) per player, but players may only interact with 3 Trees of Light daily. Gift piles will also include 2 White Gypsum and 1 random holiday food. [*] Each Gift Sack will now provide 3 presents (previously 1) on the first interaction, but players may only interact with 1 Gift Sack daily. Gift sacks will also include 1 random holiday food. [/list] Items marked with daily limits will reset at 5 AM local time. For example, if a player interacts with their third Tree of Light at 4:58 AM, they’ll be able to earn another at 5:01 AM. [h3]WINTER WARRIOR[/h3] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3ivhKzzV2qAXPFVPYJRoPN/50882a428146ba8b101ec7f33710438b/NW_WinterConvergenceFestival_WinterWarrior_Combat_1920x1080_Final_CT-003002.jpg[/img] The Winter Warrior and his glacial minions are back, bringing with them another threat of the Forever Winter. Rally a party of 20+ players to defeat this open-world boss wreaking havoc throughout Great Cleave, Brightwood, Edengrove, Ebonscale Reach, and Brimstone Sands for a bounty of limited-time rewards. To further incentive the safety of Aeternum, the Winter Warrior will now drop 15 Dark Matter 3 times daily. [h3]GLEAMITE METEORS[/h3] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4fl9h7R20rqEvBKKg2jQlr/64901d848dfed81fd742853fb3e108b2/NW_WinterConvergenceFestival_GleamiteShower_1920x1080_Final_CT-003002.jpg[/img] An unknown phenomenon has increased the frequency of Gleamite Meteors around the world. Share your favorite images and discuss the best sightseeing spots with the community. [h3]EVENT SHOP REWARDS[/h3] Visit Holiday Huts at any Winter Village to craft Winter Tokens in exchange for Lost Presents, Gleamite, or Warrior's Hailspikes (Winter Warrior drop). Winter Tokens can be used at the Event Shop to purchase the following event-specific items. Increase your Reputation through holiday quests, Gleamite Meteors, Gift Piles, Trees of Light, Lost Presents, and Gift Sacks for a wider selection of rewards. [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5phkoeLMt2c97XZnDl3LSO/69e3e188e82135f26ecc0c24a2677095/NW_WinterConvergenceFestival_WinterWanderer_A_1920x1080_Final_CT-003002.jpg[/img] [h2]NEW SHOP ITEMS[/h2] Pick up valuable Crafting items like Azoth Inductors, Chromatic Seals, and Pristine Gleamite alongside fresh holiday rewards such as a Snowball Flail. [h3]MERRYMAKER[/h3] [list] [*] Swinging Snowball (Gear Score 400 Flail) [/list] [h3]JOYBRINGER[/h3] [list] [*] Wooden Mobile [*] Festive Centerpiece [*] Gleamite Strings Lights [*] Choochoo Train Set [/list] [h3]HOLIDAY REGENT[/h3] [list] [*] Pristine Gleamite crafting material for Gear Score 700 static Weapons/Armor/Jewelry. (Limit: One purchase per week) [*] Azoth Inductor (Limit: One purchase per week) [*] Chromatic Seal (Limit: One purchase every 3 days) [*] Golden Wreath Coat skin [*] Golden Wreath Helmet Skin [*] Golden Wreath Pants Skin [*] Golden Wreath Gloves Skin [*] Winter Warrior’s Leggings Skin [*] Winter Warrior’s Boots Skin [*] Pop the Bottle Emote [*] Ice Skate Emote [*] Jingle Bell Emote [*] Intricate Igloo Camp Skin [/list] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2c87iz5jDucNOljDwp7I7m/9b4805d762ae859be9d8163f2329e094/NW_WinterConvergenceFestival_GrayvaleHamlet_1920x1080_Final_CT-003002.jpg[/img] [h2]RETURNING FAVORITES[/h2] Pick up any emotes, Housing items, and skins you may have missed from last year’s festivities. [h3]REVELER[/h3] [list] [*] Spiced Nog [*] Mealiewrap [*] Convergence Cake [*] Buttercream Pudding [*] Gingersnap Cookie [/list] [h3]CELEBRANT[/h3] [list] [*] Flute of the Winter Star (Flute Skin) [*] Convergence Cacophony (Guitar Skin) [*] Yeti-Fur Bass (Bass Skin) [*] The Beat of Winter (Drum Skin) [*] Chilly Melody (Mandolin Skin) [*] Snowcapped Chair [*] Snowcapped Shelf [*] Snowcapped Nightstand [*] Snowcapped Lantern [/list] [h3]MERRYMAKER[/h3] [list] [*] Snowcapped Rabbit [*] Iceburst (Gear Score 400 Sword) [*] Frigid Bulwark (Gear Score 400 Round Shield) [*] Aegis of Ice (Gear Score 400 Kite Shield) [*] Blizzard’s Fury (Gear Score 400 Bow) [*] Frostbarrel (Gear Score 400 Musket) [*] Icebarrel (Gear Score 400 Blunderbuss) [*] Winter’s War Hammer (Gear Score 400 War Hammer) [*] Frozen Shard (Gear Score 400 Hatchet) [*] Everchill Cleaver (Gear Score 400 Great Axe) [*] Cold Calamity (Gear Score 400 Greatsword) [*] Tip of the Iceberg (Gear Score 400 Rapier) [*] Icicle (Gear Score 400 Spear) [*] Sizzling Snow (Gear Score 400 Fire Staff) [*] Cold’s Cure (Gear Score 400 Life Staff) [*] Crystalline Gauntlet (Gear Score 400 Ice Gauntlet) [*] Bitter Shadow (Gear Score 400 Void Gauntlet) [/list] [h3]JOYBRINGER[/h3] [list] [*] Snowcapped Dining Table [*] Snowcapped Bookcase [*] Snowcapped Chandelier [*] Snowcapped Bed [*] Snowcapped Boar Sculpture [*] Snowcapped Stag Sculpture [*] Festive “Toy” Rabbit [*] Give Present Emote [*] Winter Wanderer’s Cloak Skin [/list] [h3]HOLIDAY REGENT[/h3] [list] [*] Snowcapped Yeti Sculpture [*] Wittl’ Winter Wiskers [*] Winter Wanderer’s Helm Skin [*] Winter Wanderer’s Flowing Cloak Skin [*] Winter Warrior’s Helm Skin [*] Winter Warrior’s Glove Skin [*] Winter Scale Coat Skin [*] Gleamite Juggle Emote [*] Throw Snow Emote [*] Shruggy Dance Emote [*] The Winter Gem Camp Skin [/list] Thanks for your support and have a happy holidays! We’ll see you in Aeternum.