Hi folks!

As you've likely just heard, Ironbeard has begun his rounds for this year's Celesmas celebrations!

Holly trees and mistletoe bushes will spawn randomly across the land, their locations changing every so often. You'll need to SNAP (tree) to get a branch of holly, and PULL (bush) to obtain a sprig of mistletoe. Once you've obtained one of each, head down to your favourite pub or tavern so you can DECK THE HALLS and HANG MISTLETOE to decorate it in a bit of Celesmas cheer. Once done, the tavern owner will give you a platter of sausages and beer.

Throughout the day, Ironbeard will pick out people who have platters to visit. The more platters you have, the higher the chance of him visiting you is! When he chooses you to visit, he'll hand over one of his coveted giftbags and gobbble up ALL the platters you have (he's a hungry fellow).

NOTE: The platter quest can only be done once per real day!

In addition to that, the Tsinkin outcast village has re-appeared in the Southern Tundra, with a host of rewards that are only available during the festive season!

Last but not least, we have the return of The Duel, a Celesmas-themed survivor, and an ice sculpting contest coming up this weekend:

- Saturday 18th 20:00 GMT: Ice sculpting! See HELP SCULPTING for details!
- Sunday 19th 01:00 GMT (Saturday night US/EU): The Duel!
- Monday 20th 01:00 GMT (Sunday night US/EU): Celesmas Survivor!

Enjoy!

Penned by my hand on Kinsday, the 23rd of Midsummer, in the year 499 MA.
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