 Halloween Haunt 2024
Introduction
Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season! Players can participate in this thrilling event in three unique ways:
- Regional Ghost Hunt: Various countries have sent their most talented scarers to set up haunted houses for you to enjoy. Enter one of the houses and be transported into a sub-space for that country and one of their local folk tales. Every quest you complete will earn you +1 Soul Coin along with other standard event rewards.
- Moderate Storyline Quest: Unravel the mysteries in our unique storyline quest: Shadows Over Joya. Embark on this adventure to uncover dark secrets and earn even more rewards!
- Halloween Dice Rolls: Roll our special Halloween-themed dice once a day until the event concludes! Each roll could bring delightful surprises, such as a Soul Coin, or a dastardly naughty spirit here to take one of your Soul Coins! Are you brave enough to roll?
You might have noticed we mention the term "Soul Coin" a few times. Why is that? What are Soul Coins? Soul Coins are objects you will collect through the methods listed above during the event. Once the event is over, you'll be able to claim your soul coins, and a special shop will open, allowing you to exchange them for Experience, Mana, Attribute Points, or Jewels!
Halloween Dice Game
You may roll once per day in the new area called Halloween Dice Game. You will start a thread like other games, as detailed in the Halloween Dice Section. At the end of the event, you will link all of that character’s Token earning quests and their dice game for rewards.
You will land on 3 possibilities
- You gain +1 Soul Coin
- You got nothing, better luck tomorrow.
- You have -1 Soul Coin stolen by an evil spirit.
Regional Ghost Hunt
This year, the grand festival in Joya brings haunted houses from across the lands of Earthland, each representing the spooky lore and folk stories of various countries. Whether you’re navigating the icy corridors of Iceberg's Draugr, avoiding the cursed pharaoh's wrath in Desierto, testing your courage against ghostly gladiators in Seven, or escaping the faerie mischief of Caelum, there’s a haunted house for everyone to enjoy. These quests are designed to be fun and spooky, offering challenges that all players can participate in, regardless of strength or ranking.
Quest Basic Requirements
- Minimum Words: 1500
- Groups of two or more members
Quest Basic Rewards
- +1 Soul Coin
- 5 SP
- 200 Fame/Infamy
- 150,000 Jewels
- 5,000 Experience
*Regional Haunted House Quests cannot benefit from word count reduction nor item bonuses toward jewels, experience, or attribute points.
- Regional Quests:
- Frozen Warnings of the Draugr (Iceberg):
Overview In the frozen lands of Iceberg, a haunted house has been set up resembling a long-forgotten Viking hall. The locals tell tales of the Draugr, a restless undead being who rises from the icy grave, seeking revenge on those who disturb the peace of the ancestors. Once inside, participants will have to navigate through dark, icy corridors. Faint whispers of the dead echo around them, and frost covers everything they touch. The goal is to appease the Draugr by offering an ancient relic found within the house before it emerges from its burial mound. Failure to do so may result in a terrifying encounter with the creature. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - FWD]
- Spirits of the Colosseum (Seven):
Overview The haunted house hosted by Seven is based on their grand arena, much like the Roman Colosseum. The tale centers on gladiators who refused to rest even in death, their spirits trapped in eternal combat. Upon entering, participants will find themselves in the midst of ghostly gladiator fights. These spirits challenge anyone they come across, not for blood, but for a test of courage. Contestants must show bravery in a simple trial, or the spirits may prolong their stay forever, demanding an endless cycle of challenges. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - SC]
- The Faerie Mischief (Caelum):
Overview Caelum’s haunted house is set in an enchanted forest where mischievous faeries are said to lure people into their realm, never to return. The locals of Caelum claim these faeries love to play tricks on unsuspecting travelers. Inside, participants are faced with illusions and shifting paths, never sure if what they see is real or a trick of the faeries. The only way to escape is to solve a series of riddles left by the faeries, who delight in watching the confusion. Fail, and they might keep you in their forest forever. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - FM]
- Curse of the Pharaoh's Tomb (Desierto):
Overview Desierto’s haunted house draws inspiration from the myths of cursed tombs and mummies. This house is styled as the interior of a pharaoh's burial chamber, where those who disturb the tomb are cursed for eternity. Participants must navigate through traps, sarcophagi, and puzzles while being haunted by the spirit of a forgotten pharaoh. The challenge is to return a sacred artifact to its rightful place within the tomb before the curse consumes it. Time is of the essence, and failing to restore the balance may leave the participants cursed. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - CPT]
- The Temple of Eternal Rest (Stella):
Overview In the heart of Stella lies a haunted house modeled after an ancient temple said to house the spirits of long-forgotten civilizations. Legend speaks of an ancient warrior priestess who guards the temple, ensuring no one disturbs the resting souls. Make your way to the top of the temple and face the priestess before she finishes her ritual! Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - TER]
- The Ashura's Challenge (Bellum):
Overview Bellum’s haunted house centers on an ancient legend of a demon-warrior, Ashura, who once terrorized the lands. The legend claims that only those with a pure heart can survive his haunted domain. Inside the haunted house, participants are forced to confront illusions of their greatest fears and deepest regrets. The only way to escape Ashura's grip is to face these illusions head-on and prove their inner strength. Failure to do so will lead to being trapped in the haunted house forever. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - AC]
- The Ghost of the Last Dynasty (Sin):
Overview The Haunted House of Sin is set within a crumbling imperial palace, haunted by the spirits of a once-great dynasty. Legend speaks of the last emperor, who was betrayed and now wanders the halls seeking revenge. Participants must navigate the labyrinth of the palace while avoiding the gaze of the ghostly emperor. They must locate a hidden artifact that once belonged to the emperor to pacify his spirit. Be careful, though; his anger can manifest in deadly traps along the way. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - GLD]
- Phantom of the Coastline (Minstrel):
Overview Minstrel’s haunted house is set on a foggy coastal cliff, where the ghost of a ship captain is said to appear. Locals tell tales of hearing his voice in the wind, cursing those who dare disturb his final resting place. Participants enter a ghostly lighthouse overlooking the sea, where they must follow eerie clues left by the captain's restless spirit. Only by retracing the final voyage of the captain’s ship can they hope to calm the phantom's anger and escape the haunted coastline. Details:
- Create a topic in the area and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - PC]
The Tanuki’s Tavern of Terror
The mythical Tanuki of Joya are famed for two things; Mischief and Drinking!
Seeming to take advantage of the influx of people and the spooky tales of ‘Halloween’ which they have brought with them, a group of Tanuki have used their magic set up a series of bars across town and disguise themselves as the staff, whilst hoping to ensnare those with a taste for drink in their schemes.
Those who enter them likely happy to discover they are given their first round on the house, unfortunately the brew which they serve is laced with magical hallucinogens, and seems to almost immediately cast the user into some strange or spooky adventure from which they must regain their wits and escape!
Ultimately the hosts not looking to be outright malicious but rather amuse themselves and spread joy, they will reward any ‘patrons’ with tokens of their appreciation, should they either escape the taphouse or merely succumb and wake the next morning confused, but better off for it.
Quest Basic Requirements
- Minimum Words: 1500
- Create a topic in Izakaya and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - Tanuki Tavern]
- Groups of two or more members
- Participants must Accept a drink from the Tanuki, then indulge a pretty trippy adventure together, amusing the Tanuki, and earning their favour!
Quest Basic Rewards
- +1 Soul Coin
- 5 SP
- 200 Fame/Infamy
- 150,000 Jewels
- 5,000 Experience
*Tanuki's Tavern of Terror cannot benefit from word count reduction nor item bonuses toward jewels, experience, or attribute points.
Yokai Watch!
Few lands more rife with superstition and folklore than the realm of Joya, the stories of the strange creatures which supposedly live in the land are numerous and revered, though such esteem seems to have been waning a little in light of the tales and customs brought in by the recent influx of visitors from other lands, and those who were once held in such regard aren’t happy about this.
Deciding to band together for a common cause, a group of spirits now intend to bring terror back to the bawdy streets of Izakaya, using their magic to leave a mark upon both locals and visitors alike, and reclaim their status as the kings of the spooky season!
As such one needs to be careful walking the streets at night, because you never know who you might run into~?
Quest Basic Requirements
- Minimum Words: 1500
- Create a topic in Izakaya and end it with the tag: [FT Halloween - Yokai Watch]
- Groups of two or more members
- Participants must Roll a D100 in the first round to trigger which Yokai you will see in the thread, then act accordingly. These creatures are spirits which cannot be killed by conventional means, so one will have to seek sanctuary in protected locations or if they are lucky enough find something which will pacify or drive away the creature.
Quest Basic Rewards
- +1 Soul Coin
- 5 SP
- 200 Fame/Infamy
- 150,000 Jewels
- 5,000 Experience
Roll #1-20: Kyuubi no Kitsune
- Spoiler:
Powerful masters of illusion and more often than not malign, the nine tailed demon fox is best likened to a succubus for their tendency to fool and feed upon folk, though some in legend have achieved significant renown for their influence over court and even emperors. Merely seeking meals at this time, they will appear to those they meet in an impenetrable disguise to get close to them, using their powerful abilities of insight to assume a form to disarm such as that of a beauty or someone the person(s) are close to, but ultimate seek to prey upon those they meet and reveal their true form, forcing said parties to flee or if they are lucky drive the beasts away by showering them with salt, which they hate.
Roll #21-40: Tsuchigumo
- Spoiler:
The monstrous spiders of Joya something which would dominate one’s nightmares, these beasts are gigantic and better compared in size to a rhinoceros, yet despite this bulk perfectly capable of masking themselves in the ground without notice. Those who come across these creatures likely ambushed as they lurch from the earth in a quaking rumble, would-be victims would be set upon by a terrifying eight legged creature spitting sticky webs at them and even juvenile offspring which range in size between that of a tarantula and a large cat. Typically forced into a harried retreat because of this, oddly these creatures are driven into a stupor by coffee of all things, which seems to cause them to be disorientated and confused, and much easier to get away from.
Roll #41-60: Kamaitachi
- Spoiler:
Creatures often more associated with mountainous areas than urban settings, these deadly mustelids have been drafted in all the same, and though small are no less lethal if left to their own devices. Often hunting in groups of three, they are so quick the average eye would struggle to notice them moving until it was too late, as they sweep about their environment like whirlwinds to lash out with their razor sharp scythe-like claws, which can cut through flesh like a hot knife through butter. Those who encounter them likely to be first alerted by the way they cut at the buildings around them, being outside their element so to speak has hampered their deadliness a little since they do better in empty spaces rather than built up areas, so one may be able to evade and escape them. The way in which they spin also a vulnerability, these animals can become entangled in ropes and things, providing an opportunity to escape as they cut themselves loose.
Roll #61-80: Kuchisake-Onna
- Spoiler:
Appearing as a lovely looking woman in a Kimono who has the lower part of her face hidden by a folding fan, this Yokai will typically ask passers by if they think she’s pretty, then reveal the horrific split and bloody mouth that she possesses, and ask again. Regardless of response being driven into a frenzy after this, she is an unstoppable revenant spirit who will chase down those she had met with the intention of killing them, with the victim usually being forced to flee and escape her wrath. Though, it has been said that the fury of these creatures can be pacified by sweet candy, and she may leave one who gives it to her in peace.
Roll #81-100: Bakeneko
- Spoiler:
Much like the foxes of folklore the cats in Joya said to gain both magical power and monstrous sentience when they become old enough, most feared among them is the Bakeneko, which is said to command the power of flame prey upon people. Those who encounter this creature perhaps at first assuming that they had come across a mere stray likely mewling at them with an odd forked tail, when their targets draw near these animals can swell in size to the scale more akin to a bear or even an elephant in some examples, and will chase said parties like mice, attempting to kill and consume them and even launching ghostly fireballs toward them. Escape practically the only option, these overgrown housecats hate a bath as much as the creatures they are born from, and will not chase people past streams or can be forced into retreat by being drenched.
*Yokai Watch cannot benefit from word count reduction nor item bonuses toward jewels, experience, or attribute points.
Moderate Storyline Quest: Shadows over Joya
Unlike regular storylines, this special Halloween questline is designed as a seasonal event and is open to all members, regardless of affiliation or background. Participants will have the opportunity to take on this extended storyline and chain of quests for bonus points and exclusive tokens as part of this year’s Halloween event. These rewards are in addition to other events happening across the site, making it a unique chance to immerse yourself in the spooky atmosphere while earning extra bonuses! This storyline will not yield an additional Legendary Custom Coupon. You may either complete the other eight quests taking place throughout the site or complete this quest chain for a single coupon for this year's Halloween event!
*Shadows Over Joya is a quest chain restricted to A-rank and above. The S-rank quests on this chain will count toward a member’s limit. B-Rank members can only participate in the Shadows over the Joya Storyline when they participate in the event with a member that is A-Rank or Higher, while members below B-rank can only participate if they are with a mentor.
**Shadows Over Joya missions cannot benefit from word count reduction nor from item bonuses toward jewels, experience, or attribute points.
- Shadows Over Joya:
Name: Shadows Over Joya
Difficulty: Moderate
Participants: Open to all. All quests must be accomplished by a group of two or more members. While members may drop out, you may not add new members along the questline.
Story: In the land of Joya, nestled between the mountains, lies a rural village plagued by a mysterious illness. Young children fall victim to violent possessions, their bodies manipulated by malevolent Yoki spirits, resulting in chaos and death. The village elders believe the source of this corruption lies in the ancient castle looming above, once abandoned but now corrupted by dark magic. As adventurers, you are called to investigate the source of this curse and save the village before it’s too late.
Rewards:
- Players will be able to claim rewards for these missions as if they were Storylines.
- SL Modifiers:
- The user receives a 20% jewel increase for completing storyline quests.
- The user receives a 20% experience increase for completing storyline quests.
- The user receives an additional 50% Statistic Points upon completing storyline quests; this effect rounds up.
- Players may also collect a total of +7 Soul Coins for completing the storyline. If you do not finish the storyline, you may turn in each mission for +1 Soul Coin instead.
- If completed, players may also qualify for a Legendary Custom Coupon. They may only claim one of these coupons via the Halloween Event.
Objective: Uncover the origin of the Yoki curse afflicting the village, defeat the corrupt spirits and powerful Yokis within the castle, and restore peace to the mountain.
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Name: Possessed Youth
Rank: A
Type: Good
Summary: The village, peaceful yet eerie, has become ground zero for a series of violent possessions targeting children. As you investigate, young children with eyes glowing with Yoki energy attacks you, wielding a sickles, sticks, or whatever else they could grab. The villagers watch in horror. You must subdue them without causing serious harm, all while dealing with the growing threat of the possessed of more possessed entering the frey.
Non Player Characters's:
- Elder Takumi: The village elder guiding you through the quest.
- Possessed Children: A series of young villagers overtaken by a Yoki spirit. They wield crude weapons and are awkward moving.
Objectives:
- Subdue the possessed boy without killing him.
- Ensure the safety of nearby villagers.
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Name: Journey to the Castle
Rank: A
Type: Good
Summary: After calming the possessed child, the village elder and the boy’s mother beg you to find the source of this curse. Your journey takes you up the mountain to the ominous castle, but the path is treacherous, filled with possessed mountain creatures under the influence of the Yoki. Fend them off and continue your ascent.
Non Player Characters's:
- Elder Takumi: Guides you on the mountain’s history.
- Mountain Creatures: Possessed creatures that will attack along the path.
Objectives:
- Reach the castle by defeating or avoiding possessed mountain creatures.
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Name: Miasma of the Castle
Rank: A
Type: Good
Summary: You arrive at the castle, but the air is thick with a choking miasma that reduces your attributes by 30% of their base amount. Mana reduction to spells and items no longer counts. As you navigate through the ancient walls and find a way inside, Yoki-like monsters lurk in the shadows, ready to ambush. The deeper you go, the more the corruption seems to pull at your mind.
Non Player Characters's:
- Yoki Monsters: Lesser spirits defending the castle grounds.
Objectives:
- Enter the castle despite the miasma's debuff.
- Defeat the Yoki monsters to progress.
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Name: The Poison Mistress
Rank: S
Type: Good
Summary:
Deep within the castle's corrupted halls, you encounter the Poison Mistress, a formidable Yoki spirit whose presence commands the thick, miasma-filled air. She is a master of poison-based magic, blending nature and dark magic in deadly harmony. The toxins she wields are potent enough to weaken even the strongest mages. Throughout the battle, the miasma permeates the air, making every breath feel heavier and slowing your reflexes. It becomes a fight of endurance as much as skill. As you fight your way through her poisonous attacks, you realize that the mistress, while powerful, is not the true source of the curse afflicting the village. She reveals her husband, an even more dangerous Yoki, is the real mastermind, hiding in the depths of the mountain, twisting the land and controlling the curse from the shadows. With this knowledge, you must defeat her to uncover the path to the final battle.
Non Player Characters's:
- Asphyra the Poison Mistress: The mistress of the castle, a powerful Yoki that must be defeated.
- STR - 470
- SPD - 770
- END - 330
- CON - 210
- INT - 670
- Miasma Spirit Slayer Magic: Asphyra utilizes a combination of nature and darkness-based magic to unleash devastating poison attacks. Her magic can rapidly debilitate her enemies through both melee and mid-range assaults. Her abilities include:
- Miasma Shield: A toxic barrier that reduces the damage of incoming attacks and releases a poisonous cloud when hit.
- Venomous Claws: Close-combat strikes that inflict poison on contact.
- Death’s Breath: A wide-area attack that covers the battlefield in a suffocating toxic fog, reducing visibility and draining stamina.
- Binding Vines: Nature-based vines infused with venom that entangle and immobilize targets while injecting a debilitating poison.
- Mistress’s Wrath: A final, desperate assault that sacrifices her own health to launch a massive miasma explosion, poisoning all in range.
Objectives:
- Defeat the Poison Mistress and survive her deadly miasma magic.
- Uncover the truth about her husband’s involvement in the curse.
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Name: The Mountain’s Rage
Rank: S
Type: Good
Summary:
With the Poison Mistress defeated, the mountain itself begins to quake violently, revealing the true mastermind behind the village’s plight—her husband, a monstrous Yoki spirit with control over the earth and psychic energy. The terrain distorts as you descend into the depths of the castle, now crumbling from his rage. The Yoki of the Mountain is a towering figure, his body seemingly composed of stone and raw energy. He can manipulate the land to trap and crush his enemies, and his psychic abilities target the mind, weakening your resolve and depleting your mana. As the ground beneath you splits open and the battlefield shifts constantly, this fight becomes a test of strategy as much as strength. His sheer size and power require every ounce of your skill and magic to overcome. Victory means not only breaking the curse that has plagued the village but saving the entire region from destruction.
Non Player Characters's:
- Terraoxis, Yoki of the Mountain: A massive, corrupted Yoki spirit, master of earth and psychic magic.
- STR - 610
- SPD - 235
- END - 665
- CON - 520
- INT - 444
- Earth Magic: Terraoxis controls the very land itself, summoning powerful AoE attacks and earth-based defenses. His abilities include:
- Mountain’s Embrace: Large stone pillars rise from the ground, attempting to crush opponents from all sides.
- Earthquake Stomp: A powerful stomp that causes tremors, damaging and disorienting all nearby enemies.
- Landslide: Rocks and debris rain down from above, creating a chaotic battlefield that is hard to navigate.
- Fortress of Stone: Creates a shield of impenetrable rock around himself, forcing enemies to focus on ranged attacks.
- Spirit Magic: His psychic abilities manipulate the minds of his opponents, draining their mana and weakening their will to fight:
- Haunting Whisper: Unseen spirits whisper into the minds of his enemies, causing confusion and fear.
- Mind Shatter: A powerful psychic assault that disrupts concentration and drains mana.
- Spirit Chains: Ethereal chains that bind opponents, sapping their strength and stamina.
Objectives:
- Defeat Terraoxis
- Break the curse on the village and lift the miasma plaguing the region.
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Event Timeline
The Halloween Event starts on October 15th and will run until November 30th. Keep an eye out for any additional quests or mini-events that may pop up during this time!
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