Halloween 2009

Overview
The Halloween 2009 event runs from Friday, October 23th through Monday, November 2nd, 2009. It includes the return of Halloween collectors, the redecoration of Lion's Arch, Kamadan, Tomb of the Primeval Kings, and Droknar's Forge, and the return of Mad King Thorn who once again will terrorize the populace with 'hilarious' jokes while at the same time rewarding them with special holiday treats, this year with some brand-new quests. This event is similar to the past events of Halloween 2005, Halloween 2006, Halloween 2007 and Halloween 2008. He'll be making many appearances so be sure to get one of the special hats!

Mad King appearances
The Mad King has visited Kamadan and Lion's Arch on October 31, 2009. Participants in each city were awarded a different mask.




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Masks

 * Charr Hat in Lion's Arch
 * Skeleton Face Paint in Kamadan

NPCs
NPCs added for this event:
 * Bobby (Costume Brawl)
 * Bruce the Herald
 * Ghosts
 * Mad King's Guard
 * Mad King Thorn (during his visits)
 * Transformed Elonian
 * Transformed Krytan
 * Mad King's Steward

NPCs in Lion's Arch who were transformed for this event:
 * Collectors:
 * Alton Thorne - appears as a Necrid Horseman


 * Merchants and Traders: - trussed up in cobwebs
 * Bodrus the Outfitter (Merchant)
 * Haddon (Dye Trader)
 * Shad (Material Trader)
 * Argus (Rare Material Trader)
 * Magi Nor (Rare Scroll Trader)
 * Angel (Rune Trader)


 * Trainers:
 * Firstwatch Sergio (Skill Trainer) - appears as an Executioner


 * Various:
 * Armen the Guide - appears as a Chained Soul
 * Jiaju Tai - appears as a female Ghost
 * Lionguards (numerous) - some appear as Ghosts
 * Magi Malaquire - appears as an Executioner


 * Other:
 * A buried corpse near the Merchant's Row in Lion's Arch will speak some random dialogue when stepped on.
 * A buried corpse between Alekaya and Answa in Kamadan, Jewel of Istan will speak some random dialogue when stepped on.

Mad King's Guard (Henchmen)
The Mad King's Guards are actually Henchmen. You can add them to your party and take them to explorable areas.

Halloween Quests
Throughout the event, new quests will be released by Mad King's Steward.
 * Something Wicked This Way Comes (started 26th of October)
 * Don't Fear the Reapers (started 27th of October)
 * Stemming the Skeletal Tide (started 30th of October)
 * Every Bit Helps [[Image:Recharge.png|15px]] (started 30th October)

Collectors
Although they collect different items, all of the Horseman Collectors offer the same rewards, except for Transmogrifier Tonic.
 * Witch's Brew
 * Squash Serum
 * Ghost-in-the-Box
 * Vial of Absinthe
 * Transmogrifier Tonic (only offered in Elona, and only by collectors marked with an *)

Tyria

 * Ascalon City
 * Horseman Irimund collecting 2 Ornate Grawl Necklaces
 * Horseman Nurmangor collecting 3 Charr Carvings
 * Lion's Arch
 * Horseman Malfein collecting 2 Glowing Hearts
 * Horseman Sorcien collecting 1 Feathered Caromi Scalp
 * Horseman Vulgamor collecting 3 Decayed Orr Emblems
 * Henge of Denravi
 * Horseman Darelum collecting 1 White Mantle Emblems
 * Horseman Saralim collecting 2 Maguuma Manes
 * Droknar's Forge
 * Horseman Calstein collecting 2 Stone Summit Badges
 * Horseman Vilneous collecting 1 Feathered Avicara Scalp

Elona

 * Kamadan
 * Horseman Aramon collecting 3 Juvenile Termite Legs
 * Horseman Garthim* collecting 3 Sentient Roots
 * Horseman Naramor collecting 2 Mandragor Carapaces
 * Champion's Dawn
 * Horseman Bishma* collecting 3 Fledgling Skree Wings
 * Horseman Jaysin collecting 3 Copper Shillings
 * Kodlonu Hamlet
 * Horseman Kronar collecting 3 Silver Bullion Coins
 * Horseman Vadir* collecting 1 Chunk of Drake Flesh
 * Sunspear Great Hall
 * Horseman Maxilus collecting 2 Mandragor Carapaces
 * Horseman Nuher* collecting 3 Sentient Roots

Event Monster Drop Items

 * Trick-or-Treat Bag

Redecorated Towns

 * Lion's Arch
 * Tomb of the Primeval Kings
 * Droknar's Forge
 * Kamadan, Jewel of Istan