Special event history

Time to time Turbine presents special events on the game. This page aims at listing them, having link to major ones and listing all the minor ones.

Seasonal events

 * Festivult (Coins and Jester of Festivult) (2006 Winter holidays -)
 * Risia Ice Games (2010 February -)
 * Festival of the Traveler (2010 Anniversary -)
 * Mabar Endless Night Festival (2010 Halloween -)
 * Treasure of Crystal Cove (2011 Anniversary -)
 * Cormyrian Midwinter Festival (2013 -)

Anniversaries
DDO's initial launch was February 23, 2006, though it was the pre-purchase headstarter. Official launch date is considered February 28, 2006.

2nd Anniversary (February 28th, 2008)

 * Module 6 Patch 2: Second Anniversary: To celebrate the second anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach, all existing characters created before February 28th, 2008 have received an anniversary gift in their inventory. Note: The Djinni of the birthday cake is very mischievous. We advise all players to pay close attention to the choices he offers, as he may try to trick you. Enjoy!

Free giveaway per Character

 * Birthday Cake of Wishes - bound, summons Djinni of the Cake who grants you various wishes;
 * +1 inherent bonus to ability of a choice (does not stack with any tome ability increase)
 * Unyielding Sovereignty for entire party
 * Spawning permanent ressurect or rest shrine in instance
 * Local rain of 50 Tasty Hams

Marketplace event drop (March 3rd, 2008)
See The Marketplace Bazaar History for event details

Unverified:
 * 100 Tasty Hams
 * Centurion Armor
 * Cloak of the Zephyr
 * Crafting Ingredients (Small, Medium, Large)
 * Eternal Titan Wand
 * Large Gem Bag
 * Large Ingredient Bag
 * Mummified Bat
 * Scepter of Siberys - Club:
 * Storm
 * Various 12 level weapons and armors
 * Various 13 level accessories
 * Wayfinders Scepter - Club: Search +1
 * 100 Sturdy Undead Slaying Arrows
 * Dragonshard Fragments
 * Festival Coins
 * Large Collectables Bag
 * Tomes

4th Anniversary (February 18, 2010 - March 7, 2010)

 * The Traveler's Scavenger Hunt
 * See Traveler's Scavenger Hunt for more details.
 * The Traveler's Scavenger Hunt was also brought back on April 1st, 2010 through to April 11th, 2010.

Free giveaway per character

 * All characters created prior to February 18th, 2010 will receive Tokens of the Traveler that can be used to participate in the Traveler's Scavenger Hunt.
 * Free player characters will receive 5 tokens
 * Premium player characters will receive 10 tokens
 * VIP characters will receive 15 tokens


 * All characters created prior to February 18th, 2010 - regardless of account type - will receive a Blessing of the Traveler. This special item can be redeemed after a successful run of the scavenger hunt for rare prizes! Speak with the NPC Taj in the Marketplace after completing your egg hunt to redeem your Blessing. If you miss the event or do not wish to play the scavenger hunt, Taj will also offer you a somewhat less exciting prize in exchange for your Blessing at any time.

5th Anniversary
See Treasure of Crystal Cove.

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Festivult (Coin Rewards)
See Festivult

The Festivult Tradition

''Since ancient times, the folk of Eberron have observed Long Shadows during these chill weeks of the month of Vult (December) -- a grim season when the power of the Shadow, god of the Dark Six, is at its strongest. Dire magic gathers in dusky corners, and evil stalks the night in a thousand guises. The Coin Lords have determined that the terror of Long Shadows must end! To this end, they devised the festival as a celebration to drive evil out of the city. Instead of cowering from the Shadow, citizens are encouraged to exchange gifts with their adventuring partners and loved ones. And by slaying the monsters who threaten the city's well-being, they may collect festival coins to demonstrate their dauntless spirit in the face of Long Shadows and the Dark Six!''

''The planes are vast and mysterious, and we can never predict how their alignment will impact the magically imbued gifts of Festivult. Each year the Festivult gifts are imbued with a different magical power depending on what planes are in alignment. So if you have some left-over goodies from Festivults past, beware, friends - those treats may not bring the same affects as before!''

3 Copper Festival Coins

 * Lamannia, the Twilight Forest Jelly Cake - Rage (CL: 12)
 * Queen Lailat, the Marilith Cookie - Protection from Evil (CL: 10)
 * Syrania, the Azure Sky Jelly Cake - Feather Fall (CL: 12)
 * Thelanis, the Faerie Court Jelly Cake - Eagle's Splendor (CL: ?)
 * Velah, the Red Dragon Cookie - Resist energy (Fire) (CL: 8)
 * Warforged Titan Cookie - Shield (CL: 6)
 * Cupcake
 * Festival Twig
 * Lump of Coal - (3 copper coins or 2 silver coins)

2 Silver Festival Coins

 * Beholder Cookie - Telekinesis (Self) (CL: ?)
 * Daanvi, the Perfect Order Jelly Cake - Good hope (CL: ?)
 * Dal Quor, the Region of Dreams Jelly Cake - Mnemonic Enhancer (CL: ?)
 * Dolurrh, the Realm of the Dead Jelly Cake - Death Ward (CL: ?)
 * Mabar, the Endless Night Jelly Cake - Fear (CL: 12)
 * Shavarath, the Battleground Jelly Cake - Heroism (CL: 12)
 * Xoriat, the Realm of Madness Jelly Cake - Otto's Sphere of Dancing (CL: 12)
 * Candy Cane

1 Gold Festival Coin

 * Fernia, the Sea of Fire Jelly Cake - Fire Shield (fire version) (CL: 12)
 * Irian, the Eternal Day Jelly Cake - Raise Dead
 * Kythri, the Churning Chaos Jelly Cake - Acid Rain (CL: 8)
 * Risia, the Plane of Ice Jelly Cake - Fire Shield (cold version) (CL: 12)
 * Unique Named Items (ex. Sunblade, Pearl of Power X)

December 12, 2007 - January 2008
Effect of some reward items have retroactively changed (leftovers from last years event have also affected). Drop rate of coins have also significantly decreased as compared to last years event.

3 Copper Festival Coins

 * Lamannia, the Twilight Forest Jelly Cake - Bear's Endurance (CL: 10)
 * Queen Lailat, the Marilith Cookie -
 * Syrania, the Azure Sky Jelly Cake - Mass Aid (CL: 12)
 * Thelanis, the Faerie Court Jelly Cake - Eagle's Splendor (CL: 10)
 * Velah, the Red Dragon Cookie -
 * Warforged Titan Cookie -
 * Cupcake
 * Festival Twig
 * Lump of Coal - (3 copper coins or 2 silver coins)

2 Silver Festival Coins

 * Black Abbot Cookie - Flesh to Stone (CL: 12)
 * Beholder Cookie - Disintegrate (CL: 12)
 * Daanvi, the Perfect Order Jelly Cake - Order's Wrath (CL: 12)
 * Dal Quor, the Region of Dreams Jelly Cake -
 * Dolurrh, the Realm of the Dead Jelly Cake -
 * Mabar, the Endless Night Jelly Cake - Enervation (CL: 12)
 * Shavarath, the Battleground Jelly Cake - Tenser's Transformation (CL: 12)
 * Stormreaver Cookie - Ball Lightning (CL: 12)
 * Xoriat, the Realm of Madness Jelly Cake -
 * Candy Cane

1 Gold Festival Coin

 * Fernia, the Sea of Fire Jelly Cake -
 * Irian, the Eternal Day Jelly Cake -
 * Kythri, the Churning Chaos Jelly Cake - Ice Storm (CL: 8)
 * Risia, the Plane of Ice Jelly Cake -
 * Unique Named Items (ex. Sunblade, Pearl of Power X)

New items

 * Arraetrikos Cookie - Meteor Swarm (CL: 12)
 * Suulomades Cookie - Freedom of Movement (CL: 12)
 * Xyzzy Cookie - Bee Breath (CL: 12)
 * Sun Flask

Retroactive change of effects

 * Dal Quor, the Region of Dreams Jelly Cake - Major Mnemonic Enhancer (CL: 1)
 * Fernia, the Sea of Fire Jelly Cake - Fire Shield (fire version) (CL: 10)
 * Irian, the Eternal Day Jelly Cake - Resurrection (CL: 15)
 * Risia, the Plane of Ice Jelly Cake - Fire Shield (cold version) (CL: 15)
 * Shavarath, the Battleground Jelly Cake - Blade Barrier (CL: 15)
 * Syrania, the Azure Sky Jelly Cake - Jump (CL: 15)

November 30, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Festival Coins for this year started appearing in chests on the 23rd of November, 2009.

3 Copper Festival Coins

 * Fernia, the Sea of Fire Jelly Cake - Fire Shield (fire version) (CL: 15)
 * Irian, the Eternal Day Jelly Cake - Sunburst (CL: 5)
 * Lamannia, the Twilight Forest Jelly Cake - Spike Growth (CL: 15)
 * Mabar, the Endless Night Jelly Cake - Phantasmal Killer (CL: 10)
 * Risia, the Plane of Ice Jelly Cake - Ice Storm (CL: 10)
 * Shavarath, the Battleground Jelly Cake - Master's Touch (CL: 15)
 * Stormreaver Cookie - Call Lightning Storm (CL: 15)
 * Syrania, the Azure Sky Jelly Cake - Jump (CL: 15)
 * Thelanis, the Faerie Court Jelly Cake - Prismatic Spray (CL: 15)
 * Cupcake - Heal Light Wounds (CL: 10)
 * Lump of Coal
 * Sun Flask
 * Festival Twig

2 Silver Festival Coins

 * Arraetrikos Cookie -
 * Beholder Cookie -
 * Black Abbot Cookie -
 * Daanvi, the Perfect Order Jelly Cake -
 * Dal Quor, the Region of Dreams Jelly Cake -
 * Dolurrh, the Realm of the Dead Jelly Cake -
 * Kythri, the Churning Chaos Jelly Cake -
 * Queen Lailat, the Marilith Cookie -
 * Suulomades Cookie -
 * Velah, the Red Dragon Cookie  -
 * Warforged Titan Cookie  -

1 Gold Festival Coin

 * Hezrou Cookie -
 * Succubus Cookie -
 * Xoriat, the Realm of Madness Jelly Cake -
 * Xyzzy Cookie -

December 13, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Festival Coins for this year started appearing in chests on the 7th of December, 2010.

3 Copper Festival Coins

 * Black Abishai Cookie* - Remove Fear (CL: 10)
 * Fernia, the Sea of Fire Jelly Cake - Fire Shield(fire version) (CL: 15)
 * Irian, the Eternal Day Jelly Cake - Sunburst (CL: 5)
 * Lamannia, the Twilight Forest Jelly Cake - Spike Growth (CL: 15)
 * Mabar, the Endless Night Jelly Cake - Phantasmal Killer (CL: 10)
 * Risia, the Plane of Ice Jelly Cake - Ice Storm (CL: 10)
 * Shavarath, the Battleground Jelly Cake - Master's Touch (CL: 15)
 * Stormreaver Cookie - Call Lightning Storm (CL: 15)
 * Syrania, the Azure Sky Jelly Cake - Jump (CL: 15)
 * Thelanis, the Faerie Court Jelly Cake - Prismatic Spray (CL: 15)
 * Cupcake - Heal Light Wounds (CL: 10)
 * Lump of Coal
 * Sun Flask
 * Festival Twig

2 Silver Festival Coins

 * Arraetrikos Cookie - Meteor Swarm (CL: 15)
 * Beholder Cookie - Disintegrate (CL: 10)
 * Black Abbot Cookie - Stoneskin (CL: 15)
 * Blue Abishai Cookie* - Blur (CL: 10)
 * Daanvi, the Perfect Order Jelly cake - Defender of Law (CL: 10)
 * Dal Quor, the Region of Dreams Jelly Cake - Wondrous Power (CL: 1)
 * Dolurrh, the Realm of the Dead Jelly Cake - Death Ward (CL: 10)
 * Green Abishai Cookie* - Neutralize Poison (CL: 10)
 * Kythri, the Churning Chaos Jelly Cake - Hound of Chaos (CL: 10)
 * Queen Lailat, the Marilith Cookie - Burning Blood (CL: 15)
 * Red Abishai Cookie* - Protection from Energy: Fire (CL: 10)
 * Suulomades Cookie - Freedom of Movement (CL: 15)
 * Velah, the Red Dragon Cookie  - Cometfall (CL: 15)
 * Warforged Titan Cookie - Titan's Grip (CL: 15)

1 Gold Festival Coin

 * Hezrou Cookie - Infernal Power (CL: 10)
 * Succubus Cookie - Mass Charm Monster (CL: 10)
 * White Abishai Cookie* - Fire Shield (cold version) (CL: 15)
 * Xoriat, the Realm of Madness Jelly Cake - Otto's Sphere of Dancing (CL: 10)
 * Xyzzy Cookie - Bee Breath (CL: 15)

Note: if you consume all the colors of Abishai Gingerbread Cookies, you'll be in for an extra tasty treat! For eating all five colors of Abishai cookies, you receive the Abishai Destroyer buff for 10 minutes (+2 to attack and damage, +2 profane bonus to Natural Armor Class, and +4 profane bonus to Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom).

1 Gold Festival Coin - Very rare rewards
Semi rare rewards (~1 in 200) If you're extremely lucky - Around 1 in 100,000+ lucky, you can also get these ultra rare rewards:
 * Sunblade
 * Dwarven Throwers
 * Frostbrands
 * +4 unbound ability tomes
 * Unbound Lesser/Greater Hearts of Wood
 * Unbound Blank Greensteel Weapons - even types that cannot be crafted such as the Green Steel Greatclub

June 30, 2011 - July 17, 2011
Festivult in July 2011. link.

Exactly the same rewards from coins as given during December 13th, 2010 - January 2nd, 2011.

3 Copper Festival Coins

 * Black Abishai Cookie - Remove Fear (CL:10)
 * Fernia, the Sea of Fire Jelly Cake - Fire Shield (fire version) (CL: 15)
 * Irian, the Eternal Day Jelly Cake - ?
 * Lamannia, the Twilight Forest Jelly Cake - Spike Growth (CL: 15)
 * Mabar, the Endless Night Jelly Cake - Wail of the Banshee (CL: 10)
 * Risia, the Plane of Ice Jelly Cake - Ice Storm (CL: 10)
 * Shavarath, the Battleground Jelly Cake - Blade Barrier (CL: 15)
 * Stormreaver Cookie - Call Lightning Storm (CL: 15)
 * Syrania, the Azure Sky Jelly Cake - Jump (CL: 15)
 * Thelanis, the Faerie Court Jelly Cake - Prismatic Spray (CL: 15)
 * Cupcake - Heal Light Wounds (CL: 10)
 * Festival Twig
 * Lump of Coal
 * Sun Flask

2 Silver Festival Coins

 * Arraetrikos Cookie -Meteor Swarm (CL: 15)
 * Beholder Cookie - Disintegrate (CL: 10)
 * Black Abbot Cookie - Stoneskin (CL: 15)
 * Blue Abishai Cookie - Blur (CL: 10)
 * Daanvi, the Perfect Order Jelly cake - Defender of Law (CL: 10)
 * Dal Quor, the Region of Dreams Jelly Cake - ?
 * Dolurrh, the Realm of the Dead Jelly Cake - ?
 * Green Abishai Cookie - Neutralize Poison (CL: 10)
 * Kythri, the Churning Chaos Jelly Cake - Hound of Chaos (CL: 10)
 * Queen Lailat, the Marilith Cookie - Burning Blood (CL: 15)
 * Red Abishai Cookie - Protection from Energy: Fire (CL: 10)
 * Suulomades, Cookie - Freedom of Movement (CL: 15)
 * Velah, the Red Dragon Cookie - Cometfall (CL: 15)
 * Warforged Titan Cookie - Titan's Grip (CL: 15)
 * Toven d'Cannith Cookie - Radiant Forcefeild (CL: 15)

1 Gold Festival Coin

 * Hezrou Cookie - Infernal Power (CL: 10)
 * Succubus Cookie - Mass Charm Monster (CL: 10)
 * White Abishai Cookie - Fire Shield (cold version) (CL: 15)
 * Xoriat, the Realm of Madness Jelly Cake - Otto's Sphere of Dancing (CL: 15)
 * Kobold Cookies - Wondrous Power (CL: 15)
 * Xyzzy Cookie - Bee Breath (CL: 15)

1 Gold Festival Coin - Very rare rewards
Semi rare rewards (~1 in 200) If you're extremely lucky - Around 1 in 100,000+ lucky, you can also get these ultra rare rewards:
 * Sunblade
 * Dwarven Throwers
 * Frostbrands
 * +4 unbound ability tomes
 * Unbound Lesser/Greater Hearts of Wood
 * Unbound Blank Greensteel Weapons - even types that cannot be crafted such as the Green Steel Greatclub

? Festival Coin
Dont know which coins these fall under -Bladedge -->
 * Lord of Blades Cookie - Slayer quests in adventure areas by 10% for 30 Min
 * Medusa Cookie - Flesh to Stone (CL: 15)
 * Taken Cookie - Wondrous Power (CL: 15)

Emerald Claw Conspiracy (September 14, 2007 - December 7, 2007 )

 * +1 Vorpal Sickle of Haggling - +1 Sickle: Vorpal, - ML:6
 * Tainted Helm of Mystery - Helm: Taint of Evil, Mysterious Effect
 * Tchurvul's Kukri - +1 Kukri: -1 Charima penalty, Melee Alacrity 10%, Tchurvul's Touch

Festival of Olladra, The (July 4, 2007)
The Festival of Olladra

''Olladra, the goddess of Feast and Fortune, can be both playful and fickle. As tribute to this mercurial goddess, the Coin Lords will be celebrating the Festival of Olladra on 4 Lharvion* by giving away several Intimidating Daggers of Paralyzing Acid! This exclusive event item also has a lower tiered version called the Intimidating Dagger of Acid. The Coin Lords have a limited number of both daggers and will be giving them to a lucky few. link''


 * +1 Intimidating Dagger of Acid - +1 Dagger: Acid,
 * +2 Intimidating Dagger of Paralyzing Acid - +2 Dagger: Acid, Paralyzing,

Hide and Seek (April 27, 2007 - May 13, 2007)

 * Scepter of Siberys - Club:

New Theater Event (September 2007)

 * Lousy Chainshirt - Chain shirt: No Visible abilities, (for wrong answers)
 * Lucky Hat - Helm: No Visible abilities, (Unique look, for correct answer)

Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 1, 2007)

 * Pirate's Bandana - Helm:, Charisma +1

Trade or No Trade (March 30, 2007 - April 8, 2007)

 * +1 Vorpal Sickle of Haggling - +1 Sickle: Vorpal,, ML:6, (Roll of 100)
 * Eternal Titan Wand - Heal Light Wounds 2/day (No umd required), (No roll to win)

Trivia Contest

 * Festival Mask - Helm:, , (Trivia Contest for Correct answer)
 * Festival Mask (Scary Version)‎ - Helm: - 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3), (Trivia Contest for Correct answer)
 * Lawrence's Robe of Trivial Knowledge - Robe:, (Trivia Contest Reward)
 * Shen's Robe - Outfit:, , Solid Fog (3/Day), (Trivia Contest Reward)

Other Special Event Items

 * Battleworn Shield of Cyre - +1 Heavy wooden shield:, Twilight, (DM unique prize)
 * Founder's Helm - Helm: Lesser False Life, (Participated in DDO Beta)
 * Wayfinders Scepter - Club:, (Item Finding Reward)

Special Purchase Bonus Items

 * Amulet of Natural Armor - Necklace: +1 Natural armor bonus, (Pre-order Bonus Item)
 * Boots of Minor Striding - Boots: +5% Striding, (Collector's Edition Bonus Item)
 * Brooch of Waterbreathing - Trinket:, (Target Purchase Bonus Item)
 * Power Evidence - Trinket:, , , (Steam DDO: Half-Orc Pack)