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[February 5th] 💞Love is in the Air! New Events at a Glance!

5 Feb

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Sweets from Olvia Academy

Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 19, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

Originally posted by author:
Fredelles Herba, Professor of Cooking
To celebrate Valentine's Day, I’ve been looking into ways to share a little sweetness.
If you ask me, nothing says "from the heart" quite like a homemade chocolate.
Ah! Of course, only if you use the ingredients I provide.

Valentine's Day Special, Research Lab Now Open
Accept "[Event] Sweets Research Lab" from Crio in Velia.

Near the Velia Storage Keeper

NPC Crio

Follow Crio's instructions to meet Fredelles Herba, Professor of Cooking at Olvia Academy, to complete the quest

NPC Location

Completion Rewards

[Event] Warm
Milk x20

[Event]
Dark Chocolate of
Love x10

[Event]
White Chocolate of
Love x10

Use Simple Cooking (L) to make the Sweets Research Lab's Signature Sweet/Sour Chocolate and share the love.

▲ Use [Event] Warm Milk x1 with either [Event] Dark Chocolate of Love x1 or [Event] White Chocolate of Love x1 via Simple Cooking (L) to craft Signature Sweet/Sour Chocolate.

[Event] Signature Sweet Chocolate

[Event] Signature Sour Chocolate

Effects
Combat EXP +300%
Skill EXP +100%
Item Drop Rate +50%

Duration: 300 min
Cooldown: 300 min

Effects
Life EXP +100%
Life Skill Mastery +100
Weight Limit +200 LT

Duration: 300 min
Cooldown: 300 min

* All effects from [Event] Signature Sweet/Sour Chocolate will be removed during the Feb 26, 2026 (Thu) maintenance.

Completed the "[Event] Sweets Research Lab" quest?
Accept "[Event] A Sweet Confession" and get "[Event] Confess Your Feelings" just by chatting.

▲ This item enables a Social Action. Register it to a Quick Slot or right-click to use it and reveal your true feelings.* [Event] Confess Your Feelings will be deleted during the Feb 26, 2026 (Thu) maintenance.
*Complete the “[Gathering Professional 1] Calpheon City Decoration I” quest to permanently unlock [Social Action] Proposal.

Bittersweet Valentine at the Academy

Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 19, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

Chocolate scents the air, and romance stirs at the Academy this Valentine’s Day.

As feelings are shared… what will you do?

[Sweet Confession] Find Your True Love

[Bitter Ending] Sabotage a Confession

* Choose one of the two themes above take a screenshot, and upload it!
All participants will receive a small reward. 💌

Sweet Confession - Find That Someone Special

✅It could be another Adventurer, your Attendant, or even an NPC - anyone you like!
For Valentine's Day, choose someone you want to confess your feelings to.
✅[color=#FF0000](Required)[/color] Use the "[Event] Confess Your Feelings" Social Action and take a screenshot of your confession.
[color=#FF0000]* Make sure the flower your character is holding is clearly visible in the screenshot.[/color]
✅(Required) Upload your screenshot to the [Event] forum with the [Region][Sweet] tag.
- Example: [NA][Sweet] I confess my feelings.

▲ Share your feelings with a flower using "[Event] Confess Your Feelings"

[How do I get "[Event] Confess Your Feelings"?
"[Event] Confess Your Feelings" is a Social Action item.

Complete the Valentine's Day event quests to get it.

[TIP] Register the item to a Quick Slot so you can use it in Screenshot Mode (CTRL + F).

Bitter Ending - Become the Academy's Heartbreaker

✅[color=#FF0000](Required)[/color] Use the [Social Action] Answer is "X" to break up a couple or disrupt a confession, and take a screenshot.
[color=#FF0000]* Make sure the "X" sign held by your character is clearly visible in the screenshot.[/color]
✅[color=#FF0000](Required)[/color] Upload your screenshot to the [Event] forum with the [Region][Bitter] tag.
- Example: [EU][Bitter] I confess my feelings.

▲ Hold up an “X” sign to ruin a confession

❓How can I use the [Social Action] Answer is “X" in Screenshot Mode?

① In the Social Action UI, select "Character" or "Together" at the top.
② Choose the Answer is "X" Social Action and apply it.
③ Press ENTER to open the chat window, then click the Chat Macro button on the right side.
④ In the Chat Macro UI, set “X” as the keyword for your preferred hotkey slot.
⑤ Now, just press the Chat Macro hotkey in Screenshot Mode to use the Social Action.

A small gift for every Adventurer
who shares a Valentine's Day screenshot💝

[Furniture] L'elisir d'amore

[Event] Signature Sweet Chocolate x2

[Event] Signature Sour Chocolate x2

* [Event] Signature Sweet Chocolate, [Event] Signature Sour Chocolate, and any effects applied to your character will be removed during the Feb 26, 2026 (Thu) maintenance.

Extra Reward!

Depending on which theme, [Sweet] or [Bitter], attracts more Adventurers extra rewards will be given to those who chose the winning theme.

If more choose [Sweet Confession]

If more choose [Bitter Ending]

You will receive

Item Collection
Increase Scroll x10

You will receive

Item Collection Increase
Scroll: Advanced x5

* If your post does not meet all required conditions, you may not receive event rewards.
* The event rewards can be claimed once per Family and will be delivered via Mail (B) within two weeks.

Victory Awaits in Red Battlefield

Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 18, 2026 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)

Join the battle in Valencia City and complete three weekly quests.

Quest

Objective

[Event] [Weekly] Make Your Mark on the Red Battlefield I

Obtain Battlefield Token x20

[Event] [Weekly] Make Your Mark on the Red Battlefield II

Obtain Battlefield Token x40

[Event] [Weekly] Make Your Mark on the Red Battlefield III

Obtain Battlefield Token x60

* These quests are available in the Quests (O) - New tab, and can be completed once per week.
* You can accept all three quests at the same time. They reset every Thursday at midnight.
(If you collect

60 Battlefield Tokens after accepting every quest, you can complete them all.)

* You earn 25 Battlefield Tokens for a win and 10 for a loss.
* Enter the Red Battlefield through the UI in Menu (ESC).

"Upon completing "[Event] [Weekly] Make Your Mark on the Red Battlefield I"

Rewards

200,000,000 Silver

[Party] Harmony Draught - Human x5

Perfume of Deep Sea x5

Superior Whale Tendon Potion x20

Tough Whale Tendon Elixir x10

"Upon completing "[Event] [Weekly] Make Your Mark on the Red Battlefield II"

Rewards

Cron Stone x300

"Upon completing "[Event] [Weekly] Make Your Mark on the Red Battlefield III"

Rewards

Cron Stone x500

1 Fuel for Item Copy

Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 26, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

[color=#7ACEFF]Copy your gear to another class and explore new playstyles.[/color]

Copy all gear with only
1 Marni's Unstable Fuel.

[color=#7ACEFF][Tip][/color]
Adventurers who graduate Season can also grow two characters at once via Tag Characters → Share EXP. Use the event benefits to share a single set of gear between both characters.

How to Copy Gear

▲ Purchase Marni's Unstable Fuel from any Old Moon Manager in major cities for 10,000,000 Silver.

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whats point of playing anymore ?

playing this game for a while few years i got my all stuff legit way didnt need any help or giveaway from devs to make my gear better i know its anoying and new players need help and it okey to help em give em some gear and stuff but for older players its kinda stupid i farm and click gear multiple times per day and suffering to make atleast 1-2 ap weekly and they just get whole gear for free new player nowdays start with full sor wepones i swear i wont do edania armor will wait for few months and they wil...

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[January 29th] Giddy Up, the Red Hare has Appeared! New Events at a Glance!

29 Jan

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Born to Be Red

Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Mar 26, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

With the mount growth update in the Year of the Red Horse, a steed of unmatched valor makes its appearance!

📜 Red Hare Log
* Fierce in temper and proud of spirit, the Red Hare's stubborn nature causes it to grow more slowly than other Tier 8 horses.

* Yet such difficulty is well worth it! When reared and sent via Imperial Delivery, the Red Hare yields greater profit than other Tier 8 horses.

* Though bold and swift, the Red Hare struggles with sudden changes in direction and cannot learn S: Sideways.

* The Red Hare cannot be registered on the Breeding and Horse Markets, and may only be delivered to the Imperial Court.

How to Obtain the Red Hare

[STEP 1] Noble Blood, a Fated Birth
[color=#FF8475]When breeding Tier 8 horses of sufficient level,[/color]
there is a set probability that a Red Hare will be born.

▲ For more details on breeding outcomes, check out Menu (ESC) - Horse Growth Info - Breed/Exchange Calculator.

Originally posted by author:

[Stable Keeper] Lorenzo Murray

Adventurer... there is something I wish to ask of you.
A beautiful horse, its coat crimson and its temper fierce, yet its heart open to none.
I believe you may be the one who can tame it...

[STEP 2] The Measure of a Trainer
[color=#FF8475]Proceed with the “[Event] The Red Hare's Chosen” quest.[/color]

NPC Location

* Find details under Quest (O) - New.

[color=#FF8475]Speak with Lorenzo to obtain 4 Red Hares[/color]
then raise them with care for Imperial Delivery.

Completion Reward

[Event] Horse Emblem: Red Hare x4

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Training Hot Time! 2x Flowers!

Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 12, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

Training EXP+ Hot Time Begins

Rear your horse at rapid speeds.

100%

Training EXP

100%

Mount EXP

* The Training Hot Time begins after the Feb 5, 2026 maintenance once the Snowboarding Hot Time ends.

Send Horses via Imperial Delivery during the Event for
[color=#759CFF][Event] Imperial Training Delivery Invoice & Double the Flowers of Oblivion[/color]

Imperial Delivery = Double the Flowers of Oblivion

Tier 6: x10 → x20
Tier 7: x15 → x30
Tier 8: x20 → x40

Per delivered horse tier,

[Event] Imperial Training Delivery Invoice

Tier 6 - x12
Tier 7 - x14
Tier 8 - x16

Proceed with 2 Weekly Quests
via [Stable Keeper] Lorenzo Murray in Velia.

* Weekly quests are available until Feb 11 (Wed), 23:59 (UTC).

Location

Quest Information

Quest Name

Objective

Completion Rewards

[Event] [Weekly] Taking the Reins

Capture a Wild Horse x1

Royal Fern Root x50

[Event] [Weekly] Born to Rein

Breed horses & receive a foal

[Event] Gula's Courser Training Selection Box, Unbridled Celerity Draught x3, Stonetail Wind’s Meal x3

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February Daily Login Rewards

Feb 1, 2026 (Sun) 00:00 (UTC) - Feb 28, 2026 (Sat) 23:59 (UTC)

With the revamped

Shakatu's Seal,
claim daily login rewards throughout February.

Main Rewards

[Event]
Resplendent Shakatu's Seal

[Event]
Dreaming of Adventures Box

Blessing of Mystic Beasts - All AP

Marni's Unstable Fuel

Try out the new Resplendent Shakatu's Seal!
[Event] Resplendent Shakatu's Seal

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"Olvium, Frontia!" - Everything to know about Olvia Academy!

22 Jan

Class 1 – Now Accepting!

✅

Looking for a fast, reliable way to grow stronger post-Season?

✅

Wondering how to better your gear to enter higher-tier monster zones?

✅

Curious about Life Skills and content beyond combat?

Enroll Now!

Olvia Academy Class 1 Term

Jan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

* Admissions close after the Apr 9, 2026 (Thu) maintenance

The road beyond Season can be fraught with questions.
To steer you true, Olvia Academy has thrown open its doors.
Covering everything from combat basics to various Life Skills!
With fellow Class 1 students, take your first bold step toward greatness.

"Olvium, Frontia!"

Olvia Academy Video Guide

Introduction

Academy Organization Chart

Enrollment Info / Curriculum & Rewards / Q&A

Requirements

Lv. 60+ Character

How to Enroll

① Log in with any Lv. 60+ character from your Family.

② Press the Olvia Academy Emblem

displayed on the left of your minimap, then use “Navigate.”
③ Speak with Emma Bartali, Head of Admissions, and accept the quest to proceed.

* You must have “General” Quest type toggled on.

Enrollment Rewards

* Upon enrolling, you will also receive the title: Olvia Academy Class 1.

Welcome Gift #1

Welcome Gift #2

Academia Outfit Box

Claim your class-appropriate Academia Outfit Set and join the ceremony in style!

[Academy] Olvia Academy Coin

The coin is a special currency for Academy students. Exchange it for various items via Manage Currency.

Coin Exchangeables

Item Name

Choose Your Rare Hammer Box

Advice of Valks (+250)

Advice of Valks (+200)

[Academy] Choose Your Adventurer’s Life Starter Box

Obsidian Hammer

Mythical Censer

Atanis’ Element x6
Exchange for Ornette’s/Odore’s Spirit Essence materials

Cup Crafting Box

Desperate Crystal of Origin

Embers of the Primordial x5
"Sovereign Weapon” material

Caphras Stone x300

Essence of Dawn x10

Embers of Despair x10
"Fallen God’s Armor” material

Sharp Black Crystal Shard x50

Black Gem x100

Embers of Frost x10
"Labreska’s Helmet” material

Rebellious Spirit Crystal

Mass of Pure Magic x10

Embers of Resonance x10
"Ator’s Shoes” material

Old Moon Alchemy Catalyst

Cron Stone

Embers of Hongik x50
"Dahn's Gloves” material

Gold Bar 10G x3

Special Buffs to Celebrate the Academy

For the duration of Class 1’s term, the following buff effects are applied server-wide.

200%

Combat EXP

100%

Skill EXP

150%

Contribution EXP (based on CP)*

100%

Life EXP (below Artisan 1)

* 0 - 99 CP: +150%
* 100 - 199 CP: +100%
* 200 - 249 CP: +50%
* Buffs stack with Hot Time bonuses from each server.

Family Reward - Combat

Choose Your PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon Box

Darkstar Black Stone

Cron Stone x6,000

Choose Your PEN (V) Boss Defense Gear Box

Obsidian Hammer

Advice of Valks (+250)

* The rewards are available once per Family.

Darkstar Black Stone

An item used to perform guaranteed enhancement on Blackstar weapons to PEN (V).

Obsidian Hammer

An item that grants level protection for Blackstar weapons upon a failed PEN (V) enhancement attempt.

* In addition to the rewards above, you can also obtain various items such as Patrigio's Pocket Watch and Marni's Unstable Fuel.

Family Reward - Life Skill

Blue Grade TRI (III) Life Clothes
* x1 per completed Life Skill category

Cron Stone x9,000
* x1,000 per completed Life Skill category

Choose Your Floramos Accessory Box x2

Blue Grade TRI (III) Life Tools
* x1 per completed Life Skill category

Concentrated Magical Black Stone

Concentrated Magical Black Gem

* Rewards vary depending on the categories completed.

Olvia Academy Enrollment Challenge

Jan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

Complete the enrollment quest & Combat Course
and get Caphras Stones via Challenge (Y).

* Each Challenge (Y) is available once per Family.

Challenge Objective

Reward

Complete "[Olvia Academy] Your First Steps In"

Caphras Stone x500

Complete "[Combat Course] Course Completed”

Caphras Stone x1,000

📢How to Enroll in Olvia Academy
① Log in with a character at Lv. 60 or higher in your Family.
② Click the Olvia Academy icon on the left of your minimap and use Navigate.
③ Make sure the "General" quest type is enabled.

▼

▲ Challenges will only appear after you complete the corresponding quest.
If the challenge does not appear after completing the quest, go to the Character Selection screen and reconnect.

Olvia Academy Open with Academy Passes

Jan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

Available as Class 1 Silver items to celebrate the grand opening!
Grab any Academy Pass for just 100 Silver each at the Pearl Shop (F3).

[Gathering/Fishing/Hunting/Cooking/Alchemy/Processing/Training/Farming/Sailing/Barter] Based on a starting level of Beginner 1 (0.00%) before enrollment:

Claim all Academy Pass [Rewards] only

Claim all Academy Pass [Rewards] + [Pass Rewards]

[Gathering/Fishing/Hunting/Cooking/Alchemy/Processing]

Reach Artisan 5

[Gathering/Fishing/Hunting/Cooking/Alchemy/Processing]

Reach Master 1

[Training/Farming/Sailing/Barter]

Reach Skilled 5

[Training/Farming/Sailing/Barter]

Reach Professional 1

* Purchasing each Life Skill’s Olvia Academy Pass in the Pearl Shop unlocks Pass Rewards.
* Achievable levels may vary depending on your current Life Skill levels.
* Each Academy Pass can be purchased once per Family.

How to Check

① Click the Olvia Academy icon to the left of the minimap.

② In the Olvia Academy UI, click the banner on the right to open the Academy Pass UI.

③ In the Academy Pass UI, claim Rewards and Pass Rewards for each Life Skill.

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