The Witches War was a multi-team competition event. Its first occurrence took place from September 18th to December 16th 2022. During this event, the rare currency Crimson Energy can be earned through various activities, which can be used in the event shop opening one day after the start of the event. A temporary town and NPC were introduced in 2022 that were made permanent after the event concluded.
- "A strange calamity spreads through the forest, amplifying chaos. All who traverse this mire are caught in the fray. What choices will you make while being pulled to and fro?"
Event Hub[]
The event hub, The Witches War, can be found under the "community" tab, or through the banner on the front page. Here, players are assigned a team at random. A player can change their team at any time for a total of 4 times during the event.
Random opponents can be challenged to a game of rock-paper-scissors using witch attacks.
Additional prizes, both communal and individual, can be claimed at certain donation milestones.
| Introduction |
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| You stumble into a clearing in the forest after running from all manner of strange phenomenon. A twig snaps beneath your feet and the three witches turn to stare at you, their eyes bloodshot.
"Welcome to the ultimate tumult, you've been pulled unawares into a battle of wits by the witches three." |
Daily team goals can be completed collectively to earn your team a large sum of points. There are 3 goals each day.
| Daily Team Goals | Goal |
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| Time for Entertainment
Play any minigame in the Playground |
100 |
| A New Life
Hatch a pet. |
50 |
| An Amalgamation
Alchemize an item. |
100 |
| Spin for Chance
Spin any chance machine. |
150 |
| A Helping Hand
Complete any repeatable quest. |
50 |
| Ticking the Boxes
Complete any daily bonus task. |
100 |
| Pat a Pet
Interact with any pet |
200 |
| If a team collectively completes their daily goals, they will get a large point boost. | |
Points will go towards a battle war representing each team. The team placing last at rollover (DVT midnight) will receive a 30% point boost for the whole day.
| Battle Graphics | ||||
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| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Team Win | |
| Barclay | ||||
| Mycel | ||||
| Glume | ||||
Participant Rewards[]
Additional prizes can be claimed during or after the event upon reaching the dueling goals. They have a time lock starting with the event until they can be claimed.
| Milestone | Duels | Time Lock | Prizes | ||||
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| Apprentice | 1 | Instant | 1000
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| Novice | 20 | 12 hours | 5000
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| Adept | 100 | 1 day | 10000
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| Expert | 200 | 3 days | 15000
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| Master | 350 | 5 days | 20000
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| Grand Master | 500 | 1 week | 30000
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Finale Rewards[]
Additional prizes can be claimed at the end of the battle.
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 Witches' Leaf Fern (Achievement)
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| Runner Up Team Prizes | ||||
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| Witches' Leaf Fern (Achievement)
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Teams[]
This event follows a conflict between the three witches of Three's Forest. Players are assigned one of three teams at random. A player can change their team at any time for a total of 4 times during the event. Players will receive team graphics on their profile and an overlay to their avatar that changes with the amount of duels won.
- "You take a deep breath and press forward into the dense forest. Vines and leafy branches brush across your face. Glowing mushrooms grow at your feet and small yellow flowers dot the canopy. All the while, a strange red mist drifts here and there, blanketing everything. You decide that you'll try your best to help the next person you meet, and almost immediately the forest gives way and ejects you into a clearing. You look up to see..."
| Team Barclay |
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| " Together, we can finally vanquish the evil that's been plaguing us all this time! What do you say? Let's be heroes in arms!." |
 Barclay's Team  Team Barclay Divider  Barclay Banner Stage 1  Team Barclay Banner Stage 2  Barclay Banner Stage 3  Team Barclay Avatar Overlay Stage 1  Team Barclay Avatar Overlay Stage 2  Team Barclay Avatar Overlay Stage 3 |
| Team Mycel |
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| "Close your eyes and imagine a world free of toil, that's where we'll go once this war is won. I'm not one for conflict, but this time it is a necessity. " |
 Mycel's Team  Team Mycel Divider  Mycel Banner Stage 1  Mycel Banner Stage 2  Mycel Banner Stage 3  Team Mycel Avatar Overlay Stage 1  Team Mycel Avatar Overlay Stage 2  Team Mycel Avatar Overlay Stage 3 |
| Team Glume |
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| "Missing hub quote." |
 Glume's Accomplice  Team Glume Divider  Glume's Banner Stage 1  Glume's Banner Stage 2  Glume's Banner Stage 3  Team Glume Avatar Overlay Stage 1  Team Glume Avatar Overlay Stage 2  Team Glume Avatar Overlay Stage 3 |
Duels[]
Teams primarily earn points through dueling, with a cooldown of 3 minutes. Only players from opposing teams can be challenged. When initiating or responding to a duel, one of three spells can be chosen in a game of rock-paper-scissors. Victories, losses and draws are all rewarded differently. A duel that has not been responded to within 5 hours will automatically result in a draw.
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| Barclay's Heroic Magic beats Mycel's Dream Magic beats Glume's Poison Magic >>> | ||
- Wins result in 10 points for your witch, 2-3 Crimson Energy and 200-500 potatoes.
- Draws result in 1 points for your witch and 100-200 potatoes.
- Losses result in 3 points for your witch, 1 Crimson Energy and 100-200 potatoes.
Crimson Energy[]
Crimson Energy is a rare currency that can be turned in for items in the event shop, as well as at Pinot's Apothecary. They can also be obtained in chest form, called a Crimson Trunk. Crimson Energy is account-bound, meaning they cannot be traded.
"A crimson wisp of energy that seems to affect everything it touches. It's offputting to even look at."
"A deep red chest carved with unfamiliar sigils. Despite a fortified latch a red energy escapes through its seams as a red mist."
Obtaining
- Complete the quests in the Stranger's Mire
- Complete the quests in the The Red Tower
- Claim participant and team rewards in the Witches' War
- Duel opposing teams for the Witches' War
- Random Encounters
- Random Item Alchemy
- Adventuring Rewards
- 3's Forest Cleanup
- Participate in the Event Forum Contests
Event Shop[]
During the event, The Stranger's Wares can be visited in the Stranger's Mire.
"I see you've found my secret shop. Nevermind who or what I am, tread as gentle as a lamb. I'll siphon your spirit energy in exchange for mortal treasures, caw!" - The Stranger
"I see you've found my secret shop. This one is crumbling at the seams, it won't be here much longer." - The Stranger (sfter completing "The Witches Crescendo" quest)
Crimson Energy is used as the shop's currency. When The Witches War is the main summer event, the regular summer items will be found here.
| The Stranger's Wares - Uncommon | |||
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| The Stranger's Wares - Rare | |||
 75 |
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Event Town & NPC[]
The Stranger's Mire is a temporary location populated by The Stranger, first made available through the event. No town hops are required to travel here. It houses the event shop and various quests at the start of the event. "The wild growth of 3's Forest has expanded and spread into a new part of the forest. A strange energy is tempering the unfettered growth, tinging the forest in red. An unknown force extends its influence upon the land."
After completing the side quest The Witches Crescendo, the permanent location The Red Tower is unlocked, populated by Pinot. It houses the event shop at the end of the event.
"A stone brick tower stands resolutely in the middle of a clearing. If not for the crimson smoke and red glow around the place, the surroundings could be described as tranquil. An occasional conspiring caw sounds from within the trees."
Event Quests[]
A series of quests can be completed in order to receive event currency and other event items. The chain can be started by completing Irin's quest "Odd Stirrings". This quest appears after completing the Three's Forest main questline.
These quests have been made permanent even outside of the event and can now be found under Side Quests: Stranger's Mire and Daily Quests: Stranger's Mire.
Three's Forest Changes[]
An afflicted 3's Forest.
World Map
During the event, Three's Forest sees multiple changes.
The town's overview is tinted red with sparks of red energy appearing throughout. The town description is changed to the following:
"As you reach the entrance to an eerie forest with dangerous looking vegetation, you see an ornate sign framed by dark metal prongs, it reads “3’s Forest. A strange red haze fills the air here, and a cacophony of forest sounds mingles with the sense of unease. You're not sure what kind of place you've wandered into."
The forest's witches Barclay, Mycel and Glume gets additional chit-chat dialogue.
Barclay:
- "I've been having feverish dreams about decorating... DECORATING! I must grow my flowers in every corner... only then will I prevail as the best hero of all time..."
- "...Hi, you're my buddy right? We're on the same side?"
- "Anyways, my goal for this forest is the greatest, you have to help me achieve it or we're doomed!"
- "Benefits to helping me? Peace of mind I guess, also aesthetic superiority."
Mycel:
- "...it's there... no, there. Where is it? Where is it?!"
- "Ahem, greetings my lovely helper. Together we will make the dream of this forest into reality."
- "What happens if we lose? I shudder to think of it."
- "No, this can't be... AH! Wait, I just had a terrible dream..."
Glume:
- "What is it? WHO ARE YOU?! Get out of my sight!"
- "Another day, another victory for me - the queen of the forest."
- "Well? What are you waiting for? Do my bidding and you'll be able to see me finally take my rightful place as the ruler of this forest."
- "Next, the world!!"
The NPC diary receives an extra sentence under the impressions of each witch.
Barclay: "Seems to be entangled in something lately."
Mycel: "Something appears to be off about her lately."
Glume: "Lately she seems a bit preoccupied with something..."
When encountered in Adventuring on the Three's Forest path the witches will gift the player a Crimson Energy and offer a piece of dialogue specific to the event.:
Barclay: "World-hopper!! There you are! I know you can help me!"
Mycel: "I dreamed that you helped me transform this forest, let's make that into a reality."
Glume: "Hmph, it's you. Well, are you going to help me take my rightful place as the queen of this forest?"
Additionally, all three witches receive a temporary set of sprites to reflect their current state:
Site Changes[]
A special site banner and logo is present for the duration of the event. Each day at rollover, the leading witch will be displayed on top of it as a portrait stating the forest is now their domain.
Event Conclusions[]
| 2022 |
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| Mycel's team won the 2022 Witches' War.
"You look back on your time fighting for your witch, and see instead the four witches now standing together, united. They look content and wistful, perhaps hopeful for a better future. The moment the hand of generosity and benevolence was extended - that was the moment the illusion broke." |
History[]
2022-11-18 12:01 am: Event started. (Newspost)
2022-11-19 12:01 am: Event shop opened.
2022-11-19 12:34 am: A notification toggle for the duel notifications was added. 2 additional team switches were added for a total of 4. Auto-draw for duels were extended from 5 hours to 8. The duels won requirement for prize tiers was changed to count duels completed instead. The amount or duels required to receive prizes was raised. Prize tiers received an increase in Crimson Energy received.
2022-12-09 7:57 pm: Due to rule breaking a total of 44,283 points were reduced from Team Glume. The event was been extended to December 11, 8:00 pm DVT to give all teams a chance of winning the event. The daily point boost was lowered to 1%. (Newspost)
2022-12-12 12:15 am: Team Mycel was declared the winner of the 2022 battle. The next quest was unlocked. Barclay, Mycel and Glume received one new item each in their chance machines, representing the team overlays.
2022-12-17 12:00 am: Event concluded. The new NPC, town, quests, NPC shop and event currency were made permanent. (Newspost)
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