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The '''Festival of Frost''' is an annual free festival in [[Wehnimer's Landing]] hosted by the halfling, Tolby. It consists of a few shops, games, and other social gathering places. Grounds can be accessed via the candle-lit path east of the Furrier on North Ring Road and are available for any group to use for events.
The '''Festival of Frost''' is a free festival held in [[Wehnimer's Landing]], hosted by the halfling Tolby. It consists of a few shops, games, and other social gathering places. The grounds are available for any group to use for events.


{{#section:Festival of Frost/2017|intro}}
While the festival plays host to games similar in nature to the ones found at [[Ebon Gate]], the prizes are not of the same caliber. Players spending millions on the games will be sorely disappointed.


==Run Dates==
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'''Activities'''
===Current===
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*'''Solstice Tree''': At the entrance of the grounds, is a solstice tree! Feel free to grab an ornament, or two, or three, and find out what is inside!
{{#section:Festival of Frost/2017|rundate}}


===Previous===
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*'''[[ice skating|Ice Skating]]''': There is an ice skating arena, with a cart right outside of it that sells ice skates of various styles! When you're in the arena, if you're skating along, feel free to BOUNCE, FALL, BOW, JUMP, TURN, STRETCH, FLY, or PACE! If you're skating and joined to someone, feel free to PUSH, HUG, KISS, PULL, NUDGE, POKE and SPIN them!
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Dates Run
! scope="col" | Festival Information
! scope="col" | Saved Posts
|-
| scope="row" | November 15 - December 31, 2011 || [[Festival of Frost/2017|Festival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2017|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | December 4 - 31, 2012 || [[Festival of Frost/2016|Festival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2016|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | November 14 - December 31, 2013 || [[Festival of Frost/2015|Festival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2015|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | November 27 - December 31, 2014 || [[Festival of Frost/2014|Festival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2014|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | November 25 - December 31, 2015 || [[Festival of Frost/2013|Festival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2013|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | November 22 - December 31, 2016 || [[Festival of Frost/2012|Festival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2012|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | December 14 - 31, 2017 || [[Festival of Frost/2011|SFestival Information]] || [[Festival of Frost/saved posts 2011|Saved posts]]
|}


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==Activities==
In addition to a small amount of shopping opportunties, the Festival of Frost offers a variety of winter-themed activities.

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*'''Solstice Tree''': At the entrance of the grounds, is a solstice tree! Feel free to grab an ornament, or two, or three, and find out what is inside!
⚫
*'''[[Ice skating|Ice Skating]]''': There is an ice skating arena, with a cart right outside of it that sells ice skates of various styles! While in the arena, you can either skate solo or with a partner.
*'''Bonfire''': Like the snow, but not the cold? There's a giant bonfire and log seating with your name on it!
*'''Bonfire''': Like the snow, but not the cold? There's a giant bonfire and log seating with your name on it!

*'''Snowball Fights''': Look for the snowy field with a mound of snow and enjoy an good ole snowball fight! No defensive spells needed!
*'''Snowball Fights''': Look for the snowy field with a mound of snow and enjoy an good ole snowball fight! No defensive spells needed!
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*'''Slush Hill''': Go check out the new Slush Hill, where you and your friends can {{boldmono|ROLL}} to build a SNOWMAN! You can make animals, monsters, races, or birds! Of course, you can only make one snowman at a time, and it takes one hour to melt before you can do it again. Once your project is finished, feel free to {{boldmono|LEAN}} on it or {{boldmono|TOUCH}} it!

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*'''Warm Treats''': There are plenty of warm drinks and treats available inside a tent on the grounds. Free of charge!
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*'''Slush Hill''': Go check out the new Slush Hill, where you and your friends can ROLL to build a SNOWMAN! You can make animals, monsters, races, or birds! Of course, you can only make one snowman at a time, and it takes one hour to melt before you can do it again. Once your project is finished, feel free to LEAN on it or TOUCH it!

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*'''Warm Treats''': There is plenty of warm drinks and treats available inside a tent on the grounds. Free of charge!

*'''Warm Clothing''': There is warm clothing available inside of a shop on the grounds, so bring some silvers and keep yourself covered!
*'''Warm Clothing''': There is warm clothing available inside of a shop on the grounds, so bring some silvers and keep yourself covered!


Previous runs of the Festival of Frost also included mini-games, which cost silvers to play and offered a variety of simple prizes. Mini-games were retired for the 2017 run.
*'''Snowflake Stable''': For 2,500 silvers you can grab a floating paper snowflake out of a gnomish booth! What prize will you get in exchange?
*'''Snowflake Stable''': Grab a floating paper snowflake out of a gnomish booth! What prize will you get in exchange?

*'''Arctic Clash''': For 2,500 silvers you can dig through a snow-covered battlefield, finding old items from wars long gone! What prize will you get in exchange?
*'''Arctic Clash''': Dig through a snow-covered battlefield, finding old items from wars long gone! What prize will you get in exchange?
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*'''Catch a Cold Cod''': Break a spot on the frozen pond and try to snatch a colorful fish! What prize will you get in exchange?


==Current Event Schedule==
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*'''Catch a Cold Cod''': For 2,500 silvers you can break a spot on the frozen pond and try to snatch a colorful fish! What prize will you get in exchange?
: {{#section:Festival of Frost/2017|schedule}}
==Current Raffle Schedule==
: {{#section:Festival of Frost/2017|raffle}}


[[category:Festivals]]
[[Category:Festivals]]
[[Category:Wehnimer's Landing]]

Revision as of 10:38, 29 July 2026

The Festival of Frost is a free festival held in Wehnimer's Landing, hosted by the halfling Tolby. It consists of a few shops, games, and other social gathering places. The grounds are available for any group to use for events.

The 7th Annual Festival of Frost, hosted by the halfling, Tolby, has returned to Wehnimer's Landing! You can access the winter grounds via the candle-lit path outside of the Thrak's Inn! The festival will be open until shortly after the New Year, but there will be no merchant activity. But the grounds are open to all, so feel free to enjoy everything it has to offer, or host your own events within!

Run Dates

Current

The Festival of Frost runs December 14 - 31, 2017.

For announcements and saved posts, see the 2017 saved posts.

Previous

Dates Run Festival Information Saved Posts
November 15 - December 31, 2011 Festival Information Saved posts
December 4 - 31, 2012 Festival Information Saved posts
November 14 - December 31, 2013 Festival Information Saved posts
November 27 - December 31, 2014 Festival Information Saved posts
November 25 - December 31, 2015 Festival Information Saved posts
November 22 - December 31, 2016 Festival Information Saved posts
December 14 - 31, 2017 SFestival Information Saved posts

Activities

In addition to a small amount of shopping opportunties, the Festival of Frost offers a variety of winter-themed activities.

  • Solstice Tree: At the entrance of the grounds, is a solstice tree! Feel free to grab an ornament, or two, or three, and find out what is inside!
  • Ice Skating: There is an ice skating arena, with a cart right outside of it that sells ice skates of various styles! While in the arena, you can either skate solo or with a partner.
  • Bonfire: Like the snow, but not the cold? There's a giant bonfire and log seating with your name on it!
  • Snowball Fights: Look for the snowy field with a mound of snow and enjoy an good ole snowball fight! No defensive spells needed!
  • Slush Hill: Go check out the new Slush Hill, where you and your friends can ROLL to build a SNOWMAN! You can make animals, monsters, races, or birds! Of course, you can only make one snowman at a time, and it takes one hour to melt before you can do it again. Once your project is finished, feel free to LEAN on it or TOUCH it!
  • Warm Treats: There are plenty of warm drinks and treats available inside a tent on the grounds. Free of charge!
  • Warm Clothing: There is warm clothing available inside of a shop on the grounds, so bring some silvers and keep yourself covered!

Previous runs of the Festival of Frost also included mini-games, which cost silvers to play and offered a variety of simple prizes. Mini-games were retired for the 2017 run.

  • Snowflake Stable: Grab a floating paper snowflake out of a gnomish booth! What prize will you get in exchange?
  • Arctic Clash: Dig through a snow-covered battlefield, finding old items from wars long gone! What prize will you get in exchange?
  • Catch a Cold Cod: Break a spot on the frozen pond and try to snatch a colorful fish! What prize will you get in exchange?

Current Event Schedule

Date Time Event Location Description

Current Raffle Schedule

The Festival of Frost traditionally does not host raffles.

Subcategories

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Pages in category "Festival of Frost"

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