Halloween 2008

Overview
The Halloween 2008 event runs from Friday, October 24th through Sunday, November 2nd, 2008. It includes the return of Halloween collectors, the redecoration of Lion's Arch and Kamadan, 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 event is similar to the past events of Halloween 2005, Halloween 2006 and Halloween 2007.

Mad King appearances
The Mad King will visit Kamadan and Lion's Arch on October 31, 2008.

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 * Other time zones: CST = PST + 2hrs, EST = PST + 3hrs, AEDT = UTC + 11hrs, CET = UTC + 1hr
 * The previous section is licenced under GFDL

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

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

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.

Collectors
Although they collect different items, all of the Horseman Collectors offer the same items apart from the Transmogrifier Tonic which is only offered by one of the collector's in each location:
 * Witch's Brew
 * Squash Serum
 * Ghost-in-the-Box
 * Vial of Absinthe
 * Transmogrifier Tonic


 * Ascalon City
 * Horseman Nurmangor collecting 3 Charr Carvings
 * Horseman Irimund collecting 2 Ornate Grawl Necklaces
 * Lion's Arch
 * Horseman Vulgamor collecting 3 Decayed Orr Emblems
 * Horseman Malfein collecting 2 Glowing Hearts
 * Horseman Sorcien collecting 1 Feathered Caromi Scalp
 * Henge of Denravi
 * Horseman Saralim collecting 2 Maguuma Manes
 * Horseman Darelum collecting 1 White Mantle Emblems
 * Kamadan
 * Horseman Naramor collecting 2 Mandragor Carapaces
 * Horseman Garthim collecting 3 Sentient Roots
 * Horseman Aramon collecting 3 Juvenile Termite Legs
 * Champion's Dawn
 * Horseman Jaysin collecting 3 Copper Shillings
 * Horseman Bishma collecting 3 Fledgling Skree Wings
 * 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