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[center][emoji=scroll size=1] [size=6][font=book antiqua][color=e0ac0d][b]Micro Holidays, Events, & More![/b][/color][/font][/size] [emoji=scroll size=1][/center] [center][size=4][font=book antiqua]The FR calendar [b]starts on June 8th[/b], so that's how this is going to be organized. [b]Next Upcoming Event: Sunparched Prowl[/b] [emoji=meat size=1][/center] ------------------------- [center][size=4][font=book antiqua][b]Table of Contents[/b] [emoji=scroll size=1] Introduction [emoji=bestiary size=1] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2863233/1#post_43367988]Micro Holidays[/url] [emoji=subscription update size=1] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2863233/1#post_43367989]Other Annual Events[/url] [emoji=comment size=1] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2863233/1#post_43367993]Mini-Events[/url] [emoji=ping size=1] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2863233/1#post_43367997]One-Time Events[/url] [emoji=book size=1] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2863233/1#post_43368000]Other Helpful Things[/url] [/center]

[b][/b][center][emoji=bestiary size=1] [size=6][font=book antiqua][color=e0ac0d][b]Micro Holidays[/b][/color][/font][/size] [emoji=bestiary size=1][/center] [center][size=4][font=book antiqua]These happen seasonally for a short time, and during this time [b]all experience gains[/b] in the Coliseum are [b]increased by 50%[/b], [b]specialty food items of a specific type[/b] are dropped by [b]all enemies[/b], and [b]familiars[/b] that are currently rarely found via Gathering are also dropped in the Coliseum by [b]all enemies[/b]. Sometimes other things happen during this time, small updates and such, but the actual micro holidays are as above. [/center] ------------------------------------------ [center][emoji=meat size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Sunparched Prowl[/b] [emoji=meat size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place about Mid-June. [b]Previous Dates:[/b] - 2020: - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2701439#post_2701439]June 13 - 17[/url] [b]Food Items: [/b] - Sunparched Prowl is often called the 'Meat Holiday'. [item=Salted Game][item=Bundle of Haunchmeat] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]Familiars:[/b] - Can be found via the Hunting gathering when not during Sunparched Prowl. [item=scorchpaw prowler][item=runescar lynx] ----------------------------------------------- [center][emoji=plant size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Drakeharvest[/b] [emoji=plant size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place about Mid-September. Previous Events: - 2020: - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2750106#post_2750106]September 12 - 16[/url] - 2018: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2524667#post_2524667]September 10 - 14[/url][b]**[/b] [b]Food Items:*[/b] - Drakeharvest is often called the 'Plant Holiday'. [item=Heavy Grainbasket][item=Horn of Plenty] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]Familiars:[/b] - Can be found via the Foraging gathering when not during Drakeharvest. [item=Harvest Hardshell][item=plantation pincher] ------------------------------------------------- [center][emoji=seafood size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Frigidfin Expedition[/b] [emoji=seafood size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place about Mid-December. Previous Events: - 2020: - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2791221#post_2791221]December 12 - 16[/url] - 2018: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2588823#post_2588823]December 13 - 17[/url] [b]Food Items:[/b] - Frigidfin Expedition is often called the 'Seafood Holiday' or 'Fish Holiday'. [item=bountiful fishnet][item=overflowing fishbasket] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]Familiars:[/b] - Can be found via the Fishing gathering when not during Frigidfin Expedition. [item=chillriver bucktooth][item=fenfisher flattail] -------------------------------------------- [center][emoji=insect size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Springswarm[/b] [emoji=insect size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua] Takes place about Early to Mid-March. Previous Dates: - 2020: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2832433#post_2832433]March 12 - 16[/url] - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2644353#post_2644353]March 7 - March 11[/url] [b]Food Items:[/b] - Springswarm is often called the 'Insect Holiday' or 'Bug Holiday'. [item=Buzzing rotwood][item=teeming loghive] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]Familiars:[/b] - Can be found via the Insect Catching gathering when not during Springswarm. [item=undergrowth shovelsnout][item=mossy beetleboar] ------------------------ [b]*[/b][size=4][font=book antiqua]Prior to the 2018 Frigidfin Expedition micro-holiday, instead of a specialty food item it was instead a slight increase of that holiday's food type dropped by enemies in the coliseum. It was updated to just the specialty food items after reports of players not seeing a difference in number of food types dropped. [b]**[/b]Though the FR calendar starts on June 8th, making Sunparched Prowl the 'first' Micro Holiday of the year, the first official Micro Holiday was the 2018 Drakeharvest.

[center][emoji=subscription update size=1] [size=6][font=book antiqua][color=e0ac0d][b]Other Annual Events[/b][/color][/font][/size] [emoji=subscription update size=1][/center] [center][size=4][font=book antiqua]Quite a few of these coincide with actual events, such as April Fool's Day and Thanksgiving, but there are a couple that are unique to Flight Rising. Note that most of these besides the Flight Rising Anniversary don't really have official titles/names except for a few exceptions, nor do they use the names of the holidays' they are based on.[/center] -------------------------------- [center][emoji=left wing size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Flight Rising Anniversary[/b] [emoji=right wing size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place annually on June 8. Previous Dates: - 2020: - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2694544#post_2694544]June 8 - 15[/url] - 2018: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2452352#post_2452352]June 7 - 10[/url] - 2017: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2204781#post_2204781]June 8 - 11[/url] - 2016: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1880521#post_1880521]June 8[/url] - 2015: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1461117/1#post_1461117]June 8 - 9[/url] - 2014: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1100895#post_1100895]June 8[/url] [b]Items:[/b] - All of these are retired; better get them while they're there. [b]2019:[/b] - Tundras but floofier. And edgier. [item=clanbound breed change: gaoler] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2018:[/b] - :eyes: x2 [item=slight eyewing] [item=vial of scattersight] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2017:[/b] - Ah yes, now to find that Perfect outfit... [item=celebration sage cover][item=celebration sage lantern][item=celebration sage sash][item=celebration sage shawl][item=celebration sage sleeves][item=celebration sage tassel] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2016:[/b] - The forums have never looked more colorful. [item=vista: 3rd Anniversary] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2015:[/b] - Only the boomers will remember Baldwin being a Pearlcatcher. [item=loga] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2014:[/b] - Why the bug cake is actually just a stolen cake, the world may never know. [item=1st Anniversary Fish Cake][item=1st Anniversary Leaf Cake][item=1st Anniversary stolen cake][item=1st Anniversary Meat Cake] -------------------------------------- [center][emoji=maple leaf size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]It's Turkey Time...*[/b][/size] [emoji=maple leaf size=1] [size=4][font=book antiqua]FR's Thanksgiving Event[/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place annually around Thanksgiving - about November 27. Previous Dates: - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2783994#post_2783994]November 28 - December 3[/url] - 2018: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2574739#post_2574739]November 21 - 26[/url] - 2017: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/2324398/1#post_2324398]November 22 - 28[/url] (Via a Forum Post & [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/site/dev-tracker/57]Site Status Update[/url]) - 2016: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2046985#post_2046985]November 24 - 30[/url] - 2015: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1654433#post_1654433]November 25 - 30[/url] - 2014: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1258021/1#post_1258021]November 27 - 30[/url] [b]Items:[/b] - I don't know what you were expecting. [b]2015:[/b] - Was actually released in June, but wasn't available till that November. [item=woodland turkey crate] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2014:[/b] [item=woodland turkey] [item=turkey dinner] ---------------------------------------- [center][emoji=familiar heart size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Love is in the Air[/b][/size] [emoji=familiar heart size=1] [size=4][font=book antiqua]FR's Valentine's Day Event[/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place annually the week around Valentine's Day - February 14. Previous Dates: - 2020: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2820577#post_2820577]February 12 - 17[/url] - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2632228#post_2632228]February 14 - 21[/url] - 2018: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2376780#post_2376780]February 12 - 19[/url] - 2017: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2117160/1#post_2117160]February 12 - 17[/url] [b]Items:[/b] - These are items directly released with Love Is In The Air; quite a few updates and releases happened simultaneously with the event as well. - Every item released during the event up till now is available annually at every following years' event. [b]2020:[/b] - Can be found in the Treasure Marketplace. [item=love's herald] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2019:[/b] - Both are dropped by all enemies in the Coliseum. [item=Strawberry noggle][item=chocolate noggle] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2018:[/b] - Both the bundle and individual pieces are found in the Treasure Marketplace. [item=lovely seraph jewelry] [item=lovely seraph anklets][item=lovely seraph armpiece][item=lovely seraph headpiece][item=lovely seraph hip drape][item=lovely seraph necklace][item=lovely seraph tail bangle][item=lovely seraph wing ornament] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2017:[/b] - The Sweetheart Swan is found in Swipp's Swap Stand and the Enamored Swan is made via Baldwin. - The Vista: Lovebirds is available in the Treasure Marketplace. [item=vista: lovebirds] [item=sweetheart swan][item=enamored swan] ------------------------------------ [center][emoji=special eyes size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]April's Fool[/b][/size] [emoji=special eyes size=1] [size=4][font=book antiqua]FR's April Fool's Event[/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place annually on April Fool's - April 1. Previous Dates: - 2020: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2840489#post_2840489]April 1 - 3[/url] - 2019: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2658265#post_2658265]April 1 - 2[/url] - 2018: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/site/dev-tracker/14?developer=any&source=site+status]April 1 - 2[/url] (Via Site Status Update) - 2017: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2155257#post_2155257]April 1[/url] - 2016: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1802613/52#post_18933460]April 1 - 2[/url] (During the 2016 Mistral Jamboree) - 2015: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1376354/54#post_10063061]April 1[/url] - 2014: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1052261/20#post_3408723]April 1[/url] (During the 2014 Mistral Jamboree) [b]Items & Trickery:[/b] - Every year different Items are dropped into players' hoards on April 1 and are then opened to reveal something special come April 2. - Every Marva item is retired, what they opened to are not, for the most part. - All of these apparently belonged to 'Marva', who makes the best sweater. [b]2020:[/b] - The Whichway Stone had never been better, and FR will recover. [item=Marva's Runic Rubble][item=Marva's Sorcerous Slabs] [item=Which Waychip][item=Which Waychunk] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2019:[/b] - The Familiars have taken over Everything. [item=Marva's Decorative Craft Kit][item=Marva's Wild Craft Kit][item=Marva's Expensive Craft Kit][item=Marva's Eyecatching Craft Kit][item=Marva's Crumpled Craft Kit][item=Marva's Compact Craft Kit][item=Marva's Borrowed Craft Kit][item=Marva's Shimmering Craft Kit][item=Marva's Patterned Craft Kit][item=Marva's Memorable Craft Kit][item=Marva's Durable Craft Kit][item=Marva's Expressive Craft Kit][item=Marva's Repurposed Craft Kit][item=Marva's Rare Craft Kit] [item=Paper Coatl Masque][item=Paper Wildclaw Masque][item=Paper Imperial Masque][item=Paper Skydancer Masque][item=Paper Snapper Masque][item=Paper Spiral Masque][item=Paper Ridgeback Masque][item=Paper Pearlcatcher Masque][item=Paper Mirror Masque][item=Paper Tundra Masque][item=Paper Guardian Masque][item=Paper Fae Masque][item=Paper Bogsneak Masque][item=Paper Nocturne Masque] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2018:[/b] - Optimized Ad Delivery System = Dagron Wars VII Online Hype. [item=Marva's Incredible Ire][item=Marva's Wondrous Whimsy] [item=Phoenix][item=ultimate buttersnake] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2017:[/b] - Flight Rising HD - AKA the Best FR update. [item=The Emperor's New Clothes][item=Marva's Invisibility Cloak] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2016:[/b] - :eyes: [item=Marva's Fascinating Reflection][item=Marva's Extraordinary Reflection][item=Marva's Astounding Reflection][item=Marva's Amazing Reflection][item=Marva's Fantastic Reflection][item=Marva's Terrific Reflection][item=Marva's Remarkable Reflection][item=Marva's Phenomenal Reflection][item=Marva's Outstanding Reflection][item=Marva's Miraculous Reflection][item=Marva's Incredible Reflection] [item=Depleted Fascinating Reflection][item=Depleted Extraordinary Reflection][item=Depleted Astounding Reflection][item=Depleted Amazing Reflection][item=Depleted Fantastic Reflection][item=Depleted Terrific Reflection][item=Depleted Remarkable Reflection][item=Depleted Phenomenal Reflection][item=Depleted Outstanding Reflection][item=Depleted Miraculous Reflection][item=Depleted Incredible Reflection] [item=Sly Glance][item=Intense Attention][item=Bishoujo Observation][item=Googly Confusion][item=Beautiful Gander][item=Saucer Stare][item=Wiggly Sight][item=Starry Regard][item=Disgruntled View][item=Spiral Daze][item=Weary Focus] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2015:[/b] - Clearly the only Correct Choice was turning the entire site's font to Comic Sans. [item=Marva's Wondrous Thread][item=Marva's Marvelous Twine][item=Marva's Glorious Yarn][item=Marva's Stupendous Fiber][item=Marva's Astonishing Cord] [item=Marva's Depleted Thread][item=Marva's Depleted Twine][item=Marva's Depleted Yarn][item=Marva's Depleted Fiber][item=Marva's Depleted Cord] [item=Wondrous Sweater][item=Marvelous Sweater][item=Glorious Sweater][item=Stupendous Sweater][item=Astonishing Sweater] [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]2014:[/b] [item=Marva's Mischievous Hat][item=Marva's Depleted Trick][item=Bottomless Hat][item=Marva's Depleted Top Hat][item=Marva's Fathomless Hat] [item=Marbled Jester][item=Bucktooth Digger][item=Irradiated Astronomer] -------------------------------------------------------------- [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]*[/b]The Thanksgiving can be considered a Mini-Event and not a full one, but at the same time it's also a full event? *Shrugs*

[center][emoji=comment size=1] [size=6][font=book antiqua][color=e0ac0d][b]Mini-Events[/b][/color][/font][/size] [emoji=comment size=1][/center] [center][size=4][font=book antiqua]Though they may get mentioned in prior site updates and such, these events occur annually with little fanfare and don't necessarily impact the entire FR player base.[/center] ------------------------------------- [center][emoji=pirate ship size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Talk Like A Pirate Day[/b][/size] [emoji=pirate ship size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]Takes place annually on Talk Like A Pirate Day - September 19. [b]Items:*[/b] - All are available either as a set or individually in the Gem Marketplace during the event. [item=Corsair's Seaspray Garb][item=Buccaneer's Seaspray Garb][item=Privateer's Seaspray Garb][item=Swashbuckler's Seaspray Garb] [item=Corsair's Seaspray Cap][item=Corsair's eye patch][item=Corsair's Seaspray kerchief][item=Corsair's rusty cutlass][item=Corsair's seaspray boots][item=Corsair's seaspray overcoat] [item=Buccaneer's Seaspray Cap][item=Buccaneer's eye patch][item=Buccaneer's Seaspray kerchief][item=Buccaneer's cutlass][item=Buccaneer's seaspray boots][item=Buccaneer's seaspray overcoat] [item=Privateer's Seaspray Cap][item=Privateer's eye patch][item=Privateer's Seaspray kerchief][item=Privateer's cutlass][item=Privateer's seaspray boots][item=Privateer's seaspray overcoat] [item=Swashbuckler's Seaspray Cap][item=Swashbuckler's eye patch][item=Swashbuckler's Seaspray kerchief][item=Swashbuckler's cutlass][item=Swashbuckler's seaspray boots][item=Swashbuckler's seaspray overcoat] ---------------------------------- [size=4][font=book antiqua][b]*[/b]Originally only the Corsair's Apparel set (minus the Overcoat) was available up until [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1980784/1#post_1980784]September 19, 2016, where the art was updated[/url], the Overcoat was added, and the other sets were made available.

[center][emoji=ping size=1] [size=6][font=book antiqua][color=e0ac0d][b]One-Time Events[/b][/color][/font][/size] [emoji=ping size=1][/center] [center][size=4][font=book antiqua]As the tin states; these are one time events that brought major updates to FR. [/center] ------------------------------------- [center][emoji=ancient size=1] [size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Bounty of the Elements[/b] [emoji=ancient size=1][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/2392505#post_2392505]Took place March 16, 2018.[/url] This can technically be called the first Micro Holiday, as it happened with the 50% experience boost, but BotE is honestly its own thing; should click the link if you want the full story. [b]Items:[/b] - Was announced during BotE, but was actually given out on March 19, 2018. [item=miniature sornieth globe] -------------------------------------

[center][emoji=book size=1] [size=6][font=book antiqua][color=e0ac0d][b]Other Helpful Things[/b][/color][/font][/size] [emoji=book size=1][/center] [center][size=4][font=book antiqua]I would honestly just say you should check out [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2815153#post_2815153]Nesu's Guide Masterpost[/url] if you're looking for something; could probably find what you're looking for there. This is just a quick link to the ones I like to use/the more popular ones; there's plenty out there if you look for them.[/center] ------------------------------------------ [center][size=5][font=book antiqua][b]Festival Guide Things[/b][/center] [size=4][font=book antiqua]- Daenaryen's [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/1491024#post_1491024]Festival Hubs Masterpost[/url] - Flight Rising's [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?p=wiki&article=13]Encycolpedia's Page on Elemental Holidays[/url]

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