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[[Nicholas the Traveler]] is a collector who travels all over [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]], handing out [[Gift of the Traveler|Gifts of the Traveler]] to adventurers intrepid enough to collect the various items he requests. His location and requested item change every Monday at [http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/interactive-time-map.php?select=0&calldate={{#time:m-d-Y}}&hournr=15&forma= 15:00 UTC].
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[[Nicholas the Traveler]] is a collector who travels all over [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]], handing out [[Gift of the Traveler|Gifts of the Traveler]] to adventurers intrepid enough to collect the various items he requests. His location and requested item changes every Monday at [http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/interactive-time-map.php?select=0&calldate={{#time:m-d-Y}}&hournr=15&forma= 15:00 UTC].
   
 
==Current location==
  
==Current location==
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[[Nicholas the Traveler]] is currently collecting {{Nicholas the Traveler}}.
   
 
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* Each account is limited to 5 gifts per week.
  
* Each account is limited to 5 gifts per week.
 
* If you are in the same area as Nicholas when the change occurs, he and Yakkington will still appear, but he will not offer any dialogue.
  
* If you are in the same area as Nicholas when the change occurs, he and Yakkington will still appear, but he will not offer any dialogue.
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* As with most NPCs, Nick's appearance can be suppressed by active quests in the area. You can usually fix this by dropping (or completing) local quests or returning with a different character.
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* As with any NPC, Nick's appearance can be suppressed by active quests in the area. You can usually fix this by dropping (or completing) local quests or returning with a different character.
  
 
** This can be more difficult in the [[Kryta]] region of [[Tyria]], since it is not always easy to tell which part of the [[War in Kryta]] might be affecting this. The most reliable work-around is to return with a character at a different point in the storyline. Alternative, you can wait, since ANet usually fixes the problem within 24-48 hours.
  
** This can be more difficult in the [[Kryta]] region of [[Tyria]], since it is not always easy to tell which part of the [[War in Kryta]] might be affecting this. The most reliable work-around is to return with a character at a different point in the storyline. Alternative, you can wait, since ANet usually fixes the problem within 24-48 hours.
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* He follows an itinerary of 137 weekly locations (~2.6 years), which covers every [[Vanquisher|vanquishable]] area in Guild Wars plus [[The Undercity]]. The same locations are items are being used for the second cycle, but he is not visiting them in the same order.
   
 
== See also ==
  
== See also ==
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* [[Guide to Item of the Week Farming|Farming guide]] for each week's item (also [[pvx:Guide:Nicholas_the_Traveler_Farming|at PvX Wiki]]).
  
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* [http://www.guildwiki.org/Guide_to_Item_of_the_Week_Farming Guild Wiki]
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* [http://www.gwpvx.com/Guide:Nicholas_the_Traveler_Farming PvX Wiki]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/WeeklyNickGiftFarms YouTube] <small>(featured in the [http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ official community news])</small>
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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* Nicholas always travels with his trusty partner, [[Professor Yakkington]].
  
* Nicholas always travels with his trusty partner, [[Professor Yakkington]].
 
* The Traveler is known as [[Nicholas Sandford]] in [[Pre-Searing Ascalon]].
 
* The Traveler is known as [[Nicholas Sandford]] in [[Pre-Searing Ascalon]].
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* Nick started his second world tour on [[wp:December 5|December 5]], 2011; coincidentally, that is the eve of Saint Nicholas' feast day according to the [[wikipedia:Gregorian calendar|Gregorian calendar]].
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* He is following an itinerary of 137 weekly locations (~2.6 years worth of requests). The 138th week will begin on [[wp:December 5|December 5]], 2011, when we find out if he is repeating the same order. <small>([http://wiki.guildwars.com/index.php?title=Feedback_talk%3AJohn_Hargrove&diff=1764808&oldid=1763863 Source], per GW developer, [[gww:John Hargrove|John Hargrove]].)</small>
 
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** Coincidentally, December 5 is the eve of Saint Nicholas' feast day according to the [[wikipedia:Gregorian calendar|Gregorian calendar]].
  
 
{{Historical|This NPC was added as part of the [[Game updates/20090423|4th Year Anniversary Update]].}}
  
{{Historical|This NPC was added as part of the [[Game updates/20090423|4th Year Anniversary Update]].}}
   

Latest revision as of 05:17, 23 April 2021

Nicholas the Traveler
Nicholas the Traveler
Classification
Species: Human
Profession: Collector
Level(s): 20
Map(s)
[[File:Nicholas_the_Traveler_location_Cursed Lands.jpg|200px]]
Current location

Last update: Friday, 11:15 (UTC)

Nicholas the Traveler is a collector who travels all over Tyria, handing out Gifts of the Traveler to adventurers intrepid enough to collect the various items he requests. His location and requested item changes every Monday at 15:00 UTC.

Current location

Nicholas the Traveler is currently collecting 3 Decayed Orr Emblem in Cursed Lands .

  • See the collections archive and the dialogue archive for historical data.
  • If he fails to appear, check to see whether you have an active quest that affects the foes spawning in the area.

Dialogue

Notes

  • Each account is limited to 5 gifts per week.
  • If you are in the same area as Nicholas when the change occurs, he and Yakkington will still appear, but he will not offer any dialogue.
  • As with most NPCs, Nick's appearance can be suppressed by active quests in the area. You can usually fix this by dropping (or completing) local quests or returning with a different character.
    • This can be more difficult in the Kryta region of Tyria, since it is not always easy to tell which part of the War in Kryta might be affecting this. The most reliable work-around is to return with a character at a different point in the storyline. Alternative, you can wait, since ANet usually fixes the problem within 24-48 hours.
  • He follows an itinerary of 137 weekly locations (~2.6 years), which covers every vanquishable area in Guild Wars plus The Undercity. The same locations are items are being used for the second cycle, but he is not visiting them in the same order.

See also

Farming guides (currently requested item)

Trivia

Historical note Historical note: This NPC was added as part of the 4th Year Anniversary Update.
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