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    | Canthan New Year   = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Canthan New Year]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Canthan New Year }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | The people of [[Cantha]] invite us all to celebrate the coming of the new year and the blessings of the celestial animals. {{sic|Plural 'animals'}} [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]] and [[Lion's Arch]] are both decorated for the occasion, but the real party is at the [[Shing Jea Monastery]]! Festive quests, [[Dragon Arena]], and [[Rollerbeetle Racing]]; there's fun everywhere you look. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Blessings to you in the new year! }}
    | Lucky Treats Week  = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Lucky Treats Week]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Lucky Treats Week }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | I'm not sure if I believe [[the Scribe]]'s [[Lucky Treats Week|stories]] about little orange-haired men, but I can verify that [[Four-Leaf Clover|four-leaf clovers]] and [[Shamrock Ale|shamrock ale]] mysteriously appear all throughout the week. Is it luck, [[magic]], or just a side-effect of the season? Go fight some [[foe]]s and study the effect for yourself. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Lucky Treats Week! }}
    | April Fools' Day   = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[April Fools' Day|*CLASSIFIED INFORMATION*]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Classified information? What's going on? }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | I don't have clearance for that, soldier. Report to [[Corporal Bane]] in [[Embark Beach]] for further instructions. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Strange sightings in Embark Beach! }}
    | Anniversary Celebration = {{ #vardefine:special event title  | the [[Anniversary Celebration]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | the Anniversary Celebration }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | It's the anniversary of all creation! Send up the fireworks! Major [[town]]s are decorated and the [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]] is open. Plus, you can head out for adventure and find [[drop]]s of all kinds: [[sweet]]s, [[Alcohol|drinks]], and [[Festive item|party supplies]] galore. Oh, and [[Birthday Cupcake|birthday cupcakes]]! You have got to try one of those. If you don't find any out in the world, [[Elite Xunlai Agent Isa Ku]] has some. Sprinkles!" 
::{{ask|gold}} '''Hey, tell me about those other events again.''' (Returns to the previous dialogue.)
:'''{{ask|gold}} What's this about a Tenth Anniversary?''' {{sic|Continues to appear even though the Tenth Anniversary was in 2015}}
::''"Special vendors are visiting [[Embark Beach]] and [[Heroes' Ascent (outpost)|Heroes' Ascent]] for the [[Tyria (world)|world's]] anniversary, but you'll have to visit them for yourself. I won't spoil the surprise! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Happy birthday, [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]]!"<br>"Happy Tenth Anniversary, {{sic|Continues to appear even though the Tenth Anniversary was in 2015}} heroes! }}
    | Sweet Treats Week =  {{ #vardefine:special event title  | [[Sweet Treats Week]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Sweet Treats Week }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | It's a great week for hunters of treasures and tasty treats. In addition to regular [[drop]]s, [[foe]]s are carrying [[Golden Egg|golden eggs]] and [[Chocolate Bunny|chocolate bunnies]]! I'd give you one of my chocolate bunnies, but I've already bitten the ears off them. All of them. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | [[Sweet]]s! Treats! It's Sweet Treats Week! }}
    | Dragon Festival    = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | the [[Dragon Festival]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | the Dragon Festival }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | It is a testament to the perseverance of the [[Cantha]]n people, from their settlement on [[Shing Jea Island]] to the triumphs of the modern era. To really get in the spirit, head to [[Shing Jea Monastery]] and join in the historical reenactments. Though [[Dragon Arena]] and [[Rollerbeetle Racing]] are also open if you just want to skip to the games. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Long live Cantha! }}
    | Wintersday in July = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Wintersday in July]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Wintersday in July }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | The [[Dwayna Vs Grenth|snowball arenas]] are open and magically still frozen despite the heat of the [[Season of the Phoenix]]. Start collecting those [[Candy Cane Shard|candy cane shards]] and watch out for flying snow! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Happy Wintersday! No, you didn't mishear. }}
    | Wayfarer's Reverie = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | the [[Wayfarer's Reverie]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | the Wayfarer's Reverie }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | The Wayfarer's Reverie is a time when adventurers all across [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]] pause to reflect on the travels behind them and the road ahead. Find the festival coordinators in [[Lion's Arch]], [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]], [[Kaineng Center]], and the [[Eye of the North (outpost)|Eye of the North]]; they'll set you up with quests that circle the three known [[continent]]s. Also, most of the weekly bonuses will be active, so it's a great time to be adventuring. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | The spirit of adventure be with you! }}
    | Pirate Week        = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Pirate Week]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Pirate Week }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | Yo ho ho, hoist the anchor and we'll sail in search of [[Bottle of Grog|grog]] and a worthy pirate tale! Those you meet, from the mountains to the beach, will greet your wave with some salty pirate speech! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Ahoy there, ye blubberin' barnacle! }}
    | Breast Cancer Awareness Month = {{#vardefine:Breast Cancer Awareness Month|+}}
    | Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness Month = {{#vardefine:Breast Cancer Awareness Month|+}}
	                   {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Halloween]]! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Halloween }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | There is hardly enough time to tell you about all the wonderful things about Halloween. Decorations cover [[Lion's Arch]], [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]], [[Droknar's Forge]], and the [[Tomb of the Primeval Kings]]. You can participate in the [[Costume Brawl]] by talking to [[Bobby]] in many of those same places. There are [[tonic]]s and [[Pumpkin Cookie|cookies]] and [[Trick-or-Treat Bag|trick-or-treat bags]] and [[Candy Corn|candy corn]]. The [[Mad King Thorn|Mad King]] visits! But perhaps most importantly, this is the festival during which you can get a [[Tricorne|sweet hat]] like mine. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | BOO! }}
    | Halloween          = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Halloween]]! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Halloween }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | There is hardly enough time to tell you about all the wonderful things about Halloween. Decorations cover [[Lion's Arch]], [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]], [[Droknar's Forge]], and the [[Tomb of the Primeval Kings]]. You can participate in the [[Costume Brawl]] by talking to [[Bobby]] in many of those same places. There are [[tonic]]s and [[Pumpkin Cookie|cookies]] and [[Trick-or-Treat Bag|trick-or-treat bags]] and [[Candy Corn|candy corn]]. The [[Mad King Thorn|Mad King]] visits! But perhaps most importantly, this is the festival during which you can get a [[Tricorne|sweet hat]] like mine. }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | BOO! }}
    | Special Treats Week ={{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Special Treats Week]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Special Treats Week }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | The [[Fraternal Order of Bakers and Brewers]] have been hard at work turning the seasonal harvest into wonderful treats. While you're adventuring, keep your eyes peeled for [[Hard Apple Cider|hard apple cider]] {{sic|Unlike 'slices', 'cider' is singular instead of plural (ciders)}} and [[Slice of Pumpkin Pie|slices of pumpkin pie]]. The pie in particular will leave you [[Pie Induced Ecstasy|ecstatic]]! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Um, {{sic|'Um' instead of 'Yum'}} yum, yum! It's Special Treats Week! }}
    | Wintersday         = {{ #vardefine:special event title       | [[Wintersday]] }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event title 2     | Wintersday }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event description | Whether you like the cold or are praying for the thaw, Wintersday has something for you. Join the forces of [[Dwayna]] or [[Grenth]] for holiday quests in [[Lion's Arch]] and [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]]. Talk to a [[Wintersday Priest]] to join [[Dwayna Vs Grenth|the snowball fight]]. Stock up on seasonal treats and save your [[Candy Cane Shard|candy cane shards]] to get [[Frozen Accessory Token|some stylish headgear]]! }}
                           {{ #vardefine:special event quote       | Happy Wintersday, everybody! }}
   }}
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 | Elonian Support     = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | Adventuring in the Land of the Golden Sun is twice as fun or at least twice as rewarding. You'll earn double [[Sunspear rank|Sunspear]] and [[Lightbringer rank|Lightbringer]] title points while this bonus is active, for almost everything except completed [[Storybook|books]]. Marshal  your resources and join in the defense of [[Elona]]! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Double your Sunspear and Lightbringer title points! }}
 | Extra Luck          = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | It's your lucky day! Well, technically, it's a full week and it's lucky for all of us...and unlucky too. To be clear, while the bonus is active, you receive double [[Lucky and Unlucky]] title points. Also, [[lockpick]]s [[drop]] at four times their normal rate! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Feeling lucky? You should be; it's Extra Luck bonus week! }}
 | Faction Support     = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | There's no better time to prove your loyalty to the [[Luxon]] or [[Kurzick]] cause! Exchanging faction with a [[Kurzick Bureaucrat]] or [[Luxon Scavenger]] will give you double points on the [[Allegiance rank|respective title]]. Personally, I don't take sides, but I do envy the bureaucrats' hats... }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Ho! Double title progress for Luxon and Kurzick supporters! }}
 | Factions Elite      = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | While this bonus is active, heroes may travel to [[The Deep]] and [[Urgoz's Warren]] for free! Why one would want to travel either place is beyond me, but if you're a brave soul looking to challenge [[Kanaxai]] or [[Urgoz]], head to [[Kaineng Center]] and speak with [[Vash]] or [[Eurayle]]. }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Free passage to The Deep and Urgoz's Warren! }}
 | Northern Support    = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | To the tall and the small, your assistance is twice as important right now. You'll receive double reputation points while helping the [[Norn rank|Norn]], [[Deldrimor rank|Deldrimor]], [[Ebon Vanguard rank|Ebon Vanguard]], and [[Asura rank|Asura]] with almost everything except completed [[Storybook|books]]. Take a warm coat! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Improve your standing with the Asura, Norn, and more! }}
 | Pantheon            = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | While this bonus is active, access to [[the Underworld]] and [[The Fissure of Woe|Fissure of Woe]] is free! Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if that's really a blessing. Fancy a day trip to the land of the dead? }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | We are blessed by the gods this week! }}
 | Zaishen Bounty      = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | Fancy yourself a bounty hunter? While this bonus is active, you'll get double [[Copper Zaishen Coin|copper Zaishen coins]] for completing Zaishen Bounty quests. Check the signpost in [[Embark Beach]] to see which villain is being sought for justice. You can check back each day for a new quest and another chance to double your coins! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Fight frightening foes for big bounty bonuses! }}
 | Zaishen Mission     = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | While this bonus is active, you'll get double [[Copper Zaishen Coin|copper Zaishen coins]] for completing Zaishen Mission quests. Check the signpost in [[Embark Beach]] to see where the [[Zaishen]] are sending heroes this week. And be sure to check back each day for a new quest and another chance to double your coins! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Make more for your missions this week! }}
 | Zaishen Vanquishing = {{ #vardefine:PvE event description | While the bonus is active, you will receive double [[Copper Zaishen Coin|copper Zaishen coins]] for completing Zaishen Vanquish quests. Strap on your [[foe]]-stomping boots and check the [[signpost]] in [[Embark Beach]] to see what's on offer today. Don't forget to check back each day for a new quest and another chance to double your coins! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvE event quote       | Zaishen Vanquishes bring in twice as many coins! }}
}}
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 | Alliance Battle     = {{ #vardefine:PvP event description | While the bonus is active, all those who fight in the [[Luxon]] and [[Kurzick]] alliance battles {{sic|'alliance battles' is lowercase}} receive double [[Imperial faction]] for their efforts. {{sic|Doesn't mention double Balthazar faction}} To participate, talk to the [[Kurzick Kommandant]] or [[Luxon Navigator]] in your [[guild hall]]. I won't take sides, but I will wish you good luck! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event quote       | Luxon and Kurzick supporters, it's Alliance Battle bonus week! }}
 | Codex Arena         = {{ #vardefine:PvP event description | How well do you know your [[skill]]s? While this bonus is active, you'll earn double [[Balthazar faction]] and [[Codex Title|Honor]] points for fighting according to the Codex! Gather your [[Party|team]] and head to the [[Codex Arena (outpost)|Codex Arena outpost]] in [[the Battle Isles]]. }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event quote       | Test your skills during Codex Arena bonus week! }}
 | Competitive Mission = {{ #vardefine:PvP event description | Those who fight in [[Fort Aspenwood]] and [[the Jade Quarry]], no matter which side, earn double [[Balthazar faction|Balthazar]] and [[Imperial faction]] while this bonus is active! Head to the respective outposts to get started. I'd give you some of my [[Jadeite Shard|jade]], but I'm carving little [[turtle]]s. }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event quote       | Heroes are called to Fort Aspenwood and the Jade Quarry! }}
 | Guild Versus Guild  = {{ #vardefine:PvP event | Guild versus Guild }}<!-- Foreman the Crier uses lowercase "versus" -->
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event linked | [[Guild Versus Guild|Guild versus Guild]] }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event description | Until the bonus ends, those who participate in GvG battles receive double [[Balthazar faction]] and [[Champion]] title points. To learn more about [[guild]]s, you'll want to speak with a [[guild registrar]]. I know I've seen them in the [[Great Temple of Balthazar]], [[Lion's Arch]], [[Shing Jea Monastery]], and [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]]. }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event quote       | Guilds of [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]], it's GvG bonus week! }}
 | Heroes' Ascent      = {{ #vardefine:PvP event description | As long as this bonus is running, combatants in Heroes' Ascent get double [[Balthazar faction]] and Fame points, good toward the [[Hero (title)|Hero]] title if I remember correctly. Those who win a battle in [[The Hall of Heroes (arena)|the Hall of Heroes]] also get double [[Drop|loot]] from the final [[Chest (Hall of Heroes)|chest]]! Form a [[Party|team]] and head to the [[Heroes' Ascent (outpost)|Heroes' Ascent outpost]] in [[the Battle Isles]] to get your share. }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event quote       | Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Heroes' Ascent bonus week! }}
 | Random Arenas       = {{ #vardefine:PvP event description | The match-ups may be unpredictable but the bonus is consistent: you'll earn double [[Balthazar faction]] and [[Gladiator]] title points while fighting in Random Arenas while this bonus is running. Head to the [[Random Arenas (outpost)|Random Arenas outpost]] in [[the Battle Isles]] and be ready for anything! }}
                         {{ #vardefine:PvP event quote       | All versatile heroes, it's Random Arenas bonus week! }}
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{{ask|gold}} Would you tell me more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
::''"Throughout the month, heroes wear pink to promote breast cancer awareness. Vials [[drop]] throughout the [[Tyria (world)|world]], but you can also buy some from [[Sadie Salvitas]] in [[Lion's Arch]]."
::{{ask|gold}} '''Hey, tell me about those other events again.''' (Returns to the previous dialogue.)
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::{{ask|gold}} '''Hey, tell me about those other events again.''' (Returns to the previous dialogue.)
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::''"{{#var:PvP event description}}"''
::{{ask|gold}} '''Hey, tell me about those other events again.''' (Returns to the previous dialogue.)
Previous dialogue can be seen on the [[Foreman the Crier/Dialogue|dialogue page]]. 

==Quotes==
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