Lake Superior

Getting to the Lake Superior Rares Fest

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So every day this week, we are going to be covering the upcoming Lake Superior Rares Fest, which runs from April 8 – 10, 2011. A few days ago, I posted details of the Petal from the Golden Lotus of Heaven contest and give-away, but leading off this week, I want to start out with something very important: Getting there.

There are several ways to get there, but I’m going to cover three ways (easiest is at the bottom).

First off, it’s located in Malas at 16o 52’N 29o 52’W.

The difficult way of getting there is just going there – it’s west of Hanse’s Hostel, south of Luna:

Ultima Online - Lake Superior Rares Festival 2011 - Map

Another way, if you are passing through Delucia, in front of the bank there is a rune that takes you to the EM Hall/House. From there, you take the Moongate that’s in front of the EM Hall and it will drop you right in front of the Rares Fest Auction House/Museum:

Ultima Online - Lake Superior Rares Festival 2011 - Rune to EM Hall

Ultima Online - Lake Superior Rares Festival 2011 - EM Moongate

UPDATE: This Moongate has been inside the Luna Bank/Entrance – You can’t miss it!

UPDATE #2: This Moongate has back outside the Luna bank (see image below)

Ultima Online - Lake Superior Rares Festival 2011 - Malas Luna Moongate

Now in addition to the Petal from the Golden Lotus of Heaven contest, there are things happening currently – many vendors are in place, and you can visit displays in the Auction Hall of various rares. It’s worth a visit before everything starts up this Friday.

Details on the Petal From The Golden Lotus Of Heaven Contest (Lake Superior)

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A few days ago, it was revealed that that the special prize on the upcoming Lake Superior Rares Fest 2011 was a Petal from the Golden Lotus of Heaven, worth upwards of 300 million gp. Now we have the full contest details. You are to design a decoration inside of a bag, but there are specific rules that govern that:

Participants can use their creativity to design a decoration inside a bag, using items ONLY bought from NPC vendors such as gems, jewels, tools, cloth, etc.

Rules*
Allowed items are to be normal items bought on NPC vendors (that include the bag/pouch/backpack where you will build your design)
* You cannot use tokuno dyes or natural dyes. You can use NPC dye tubs or veteran dye tubs (public tubs available at Fest Vendor Houses)
* After the items are submitted to one of the LS Fest hosts, you cant ask for your items back.
* Deco Bags *needs* to be submitted before Saturday 9th April 8PM EST (7pm CST, 5pm PST)
* A book with your name, ICQ or any other way to contact you, title of the design must be present in the bag OR be sure to submit it along the deco bag.
* Participants can only submit 1 Deco Bag.
* Fest Hosts allowed to receive Deco Bags are:
– Mokey Fraggle [FALL]
– Lady Pandora [~~~]
– Lord MeneM [BEC]
* Bags will be for display on Rares Fest Stage House and everyone will be able to put a vote on each bag using a Ballot Box (Available after Saturday 9pril 8PM EST)

I will actually be a judge in this contest, and am looking forward to it.

How is the winner judged?

Each Judge person will choose his “Top 5” Deco Bags in importance order. So first bag design will get 5 points, 2nd bag = 4 points, 3rd bag = 3 points, 4th bag = 2 points and last, 5th bag will get 1 point. Players can vote designs using a Ballot Box we will provide. The top 3 voted bags will get 3 points, 2 points and 1 point respectively. After all Judges have chosen their bag we will count votes on each bags and choose 1st prize, 2nd and 3rd.

The deadline is Saturday, April 9th, at 7pm CST, 8pm EST, 5pm Pacific.

Full Details: Stratics

Keep an eye on the UO Rares Collector forum at Stratics.

Win a Petal From The Golden Lotus Of Heaven on Lake Superior

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Fraggles has posted a major update to the Laker Superior Rares Fest thread on Stratics:

Make sure you check back here on Saturday April 2nd to see how you can win a A Petal From The Golden Lotus Of Heaven! we will be announcing the details of this contest on Saturday to give everyone a fair chance at winning this amazing gift only at Lake Superior Rares Fest 2011!!!

Information about The Petal from the Golden Lotus of Heaven:
* Apparently there are only around 10-20 left across all shards (they can be accidentally used as a reagent if you’re not careful!)
* Picture of one can be found at the bottom of this Stratics thread
* Looks like a gold-hued nightshade
* Sells for between 100 million to 300 million gp
* Highly desirable decorative item

For more information and a full list of events, please see the Stratics thread

The Beginning of the End (EM/VirtueBane Events Coming Up!)

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It’s going to be a busy weekend, with plenty of EM events taking place.

The Virtuebane story arc, In the Shadow of Virtue, is starting to wrap up, with some shards holding EM events tonight and others through this weekend.

For instance, Lake Superior’s EMs have posted this:
The time has come to put an end to all this chaos once and for all! The, hopefully, FINAL push against Virtuebane will occur in but two days! All able bodies are requested to aid in this dire time.

When and where?!?!
Friday, March 25!
7PM Central / 8PM Eastern!
Britain – Castle Trammel!

You probably should check your individual shard forums at Stratics or UO Forums

There is a very nice piece of fiction/back-story to the upcoming event(s) written by EM Drosselmeyer (EM from Chesapeake). The following is just an excerpt, for the full story, see the link at the bottom:

Virtuebane towered over those who had followed him devoutly, his Bane Chosen, as he stood in front of them where they had assembled. They looked to him anxiously and eagerly awaiting his latest commands, curious as to the reason they had all been summoned here. Virtuebane spoke to the gathered in a voice that commanded their full attention, and all other chatter was silenced in a moment.

“Our time is at hand, my chosen! The Britannian’s leader, Queen Dawn, has fallen! They are losing morale, and soon will lose everything! I have promised you all that your faith and your devotion would be rewarded. Are you ready to follow me in this final step towards our victory?”

A resounding chorus of cheers and assent rippled through the vast army of Bane Chosen, the dragon riders rearing their ferocious mounts back on two legs while the hound masters commanded their pets to let out a harmonious howl. The clamor of metal on metal rang through the air as warriors and recruits smacked their weapons along their shields. Virtuebane’s face adopted as wide a grin as his inhuman features would allow.

“You have all been chosen, and your loyalty will now be rewarded! You will serve me in a greater capacity than you could ever have imagined.”

With that, Virtuebane extended his hands and gestured towards his army. At first, it seemed that nothing was happening, but then a change began to take place. Rank after rank of the Bane Chosen found their bodies pulsating with power, their forms seeming to shimmer. Then in a moment of dazzling brilliance, what had been an army of dragon riders, recruits, and hound masters had transformed. Before Virtuebane now stood a vast swath of new troops, completely loyal to their master. Virtuebane gestured with a hand, and the horde of ancient hellhounds all rang out in one voice together. With this task complete, he stalked away to finish his preparations.

Full story: UO Herald

Whispering Rose Radio – Deal or No Deal on Lake Superior This Evening

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I’m late in posting this, but here very shortly, there will be a “Deal or No Deal” competition on Lake Superior. There will also be another one next weekend.

It starts at 7pm Eastern, 6pm Central, 4pm Pacific, and players from all shards are eligible to participate – you just have to make an appearance on LS.

There are several door prizes and a chance to win several million in gold.

Main site: Whispering Rose Radio