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|title  = Kataclysmic Confrontation Returns
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|wiki    = [[Kataclysmic Confrontation]]
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|type    = Gameplay - Event
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|dor    = 3 July 2018
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|content = Again, Black Kats are being reported in the Clockworks! The hordes of shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and continually raid the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires.
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Collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission, or as drops from black kat monsters in the Clockworks. Return the pages to Montague in Moorcroft Manor in exchange for Kat Tribe Fetish crafting materials. Visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine to craft kat-themed gear!
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|title  = Tortodrones are on the Move Again!
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|wiki    = [[March of the Tortodrones]]
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|type    = Gameplay - Event
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|dor    = 2 August 2018
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|content = Spiral HQ calls upon you to once again assist the '''Tortodrones''' on their [[March of the Tortodrones|Long Migration]]. This is proving irresistible to the fiendish denizens of the Clockworks who are gathering tortodrone parts for mysterious purposes!
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Take up arms to investigate and defend against this terrible mischief, and explore the Clockworks to gather fiendish glyphs.
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Collect '''Ancient Shell''' materials from the Ancient Grove to craft '''3*, 4* and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields''' at the [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]]!
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The Tortodrone migration will continue through '''August 16th,'''. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones!
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|title  = Petal To The Metal
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|wiki    = [[FlowerTech Prize Box Promotion August 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|FlowerTech}}
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|type    = Promotion
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|dor    = 14 August 2018
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|content = '''Hey bud!'''
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Summer on Cradle is awash with color and alien plant life. The biotech specialists at Spiral HQ have discovered various uses for the pollen and fast growing plants beyond uncontrollable sneezing. They’ve created some botanical gear to help knights blend into technicolor surroundings and leaf their foes in disarray.
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Help your camouflage skills blossom by picking up a FlowerTech Prize Box to discover new gear and accessories. This isn’t your garden variety gear, this technical gear includes such items like FlowerTech Aura, Seedling Sample, and FlowerTech accessories.
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The FlowerTech Box contains items such as:
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*FlowerTech Aura
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*Seedling Samples (Monster Pocket)
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*Pollinator
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*Virulent Seedling
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*Blooming Eyes
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*Flower Eyes
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*Budding Coat
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*Bio Coat
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*Budding Helm
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*Bio Helm
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*Various bio tech accessories
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*Various new flower accessories
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|#      = 245
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|title  = Like Clockworks, An Equinox Returns
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|wiki    = [[Equinox Prize Box Promotion September 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Equinox}}
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|type    = Promotion
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|dor    = 20 September 2018
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|content = Hail, knights!
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The summer over and cooler winds are moving through Haven. The Strangers have brought forth celestially-themed offerings in the '''Fall Equinox Prize Box''', available to you through '''September 27th, 2018''':
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*Celestial Orbitgun
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*Celestial Saber
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*Orbit Aura
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*Celestial Nav Helm and Suit
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*Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest
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*Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings
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*Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings
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*Celestial Accessories
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*Unique Variant Tickets
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Keep an eye out for [[Nonna]] near the Haven fountain! It’s time to adopt a buddy who always has your back (or front).
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|title  = Bejeweled Strangers
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|wiki    = [[Bejeweled Stranger Prize Box Promotion October 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Bejeweled Stranger}}
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|type    = Promotion
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|dor    = 16 October 2018
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|content = Knights, a certain amount of fascination with the Strangers is understandable. They are, after all, mysterious on many levels. While they are often rough around the edges, they will shine in their formal attire on the rare times to see them. Ever thoughtful, they are effectively opening their closets (do they ''have'' closets?) to you. Through '''November 13, 2018''', the Strangers are offering '''Stranger Prize Boxes''' containing items such as:
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- 2 new Snipe Auras
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- Snipe Perches in new colors
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- Stranger Caps in new colors
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- Stranger Robes in new colors
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|#      = 247
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|title  = Dark Harvest Festival Is Back!
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|wiki    = [[Dark Harvest Festival]]
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|type    = Gameplay - Event
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|dor    = 18 October 2018
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|content = Knights,
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The '''Dark Harvest Festival''' makes its return! It’s no trick, the '''Punkin''' King and his gourdlings are causing sweet, sweet chaos in the Clockworks!
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Find the Punkin King in the daily prestige mission, The Dark Harvest. However, don't let your guard down, because he could also show up elsewhere when you least expect it! Collect candy tokens, then trade with '''Maskwell''' in Haven Town Square for:
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*Frankenzom masks
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*Spookat masks
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*Phantom masks
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*Scarab masks
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*Harvest Prize Boxes
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Should you find yourself in possession of any interesting crafting material as a result of a Punkin King encounter, visit the [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]].
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The Dark Harvest Prize Box 2018 contains costumes and accessories within the Dark Harvest theme. Trade in your tokens to discover some of the new offerings. This year, the festival runs through '''November 1, 2018'''. Your candy tokens and Maskwell will stick around through November 5, 2018.
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|title  = The Apocrean Harvester Returns!
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|wiki    = [[Shroud of the Apocrea]]
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|type    = Gameplay - Event
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|dor    = 15 November 2018
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|content = '''Warning knights!'''
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We have confirmed that the '''Apocrean Harvester''' has returned again. Spiral HQ needs your help!
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From now through November 29th, travel onto the '''Grasping Plateau''' full of trapped souls and phantom-like monsters. In a maze-like graveyard, knights will find the Apocrea trapping and collecting souls. This sinister being will pursue any who enter the Grasping Plateau hoping to add to the collection. Work together to free souls and find '''Apocrean Sigil''' tokens which can be used at the Obelisk of Creation to craft Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura.
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You don't want to get caught out there alone--definitely bring your friends with you on this mission, and try not to lose sight of them!
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|title  = Gobble Snipes Waddle Their Back Into Haven!
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|wiki    = [[Gobble Snipe Box Promotion November 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Gobble Snipe}}
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|type    = Promotion
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|dor    = 16 November 2018/2
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|content = Knights,
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Our plump little friends, the Gobble Snipes, are on their yearly migration to...we're not really sure where. Hmm. To protect them in transit we Spiral HQ has enclosed them in '''Gobble Snipe Boxes''' Boxes. Rest assured I’ve been told there are air holes this time.
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Should you wish to host one of these fluffy creatures in your Guild Hall, these boxes can be had through '''November 23, 2018'''. Check out the details [[Gobble Snipe Box Promotion November 2018|here]]!
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(Source: [https://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/121225 Spiral Knights forums])
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|title  = All That's Golden
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|wiki    = [[Late Harvest Prize Box Promotion November 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Late Harvest}}
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|type    = Promotion
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|dor    = 16 November 2018
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|content = '''Greetings knights!'''
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The leaves have turned and a cold chill is in the air. The citizens of Haven are bringing in the last of the harvest before it freezes. The right tools and gear are essential for collecting the sweet remains of this year's bounty.
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This rakishly handsome gear includes such items like Scythes, Late Harvest Leaf Crowns, Late Harvest Leaf Chains, and other accessories.
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The Late Harvest Prize Boxes contains items such as:
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*Untimely Scythe
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*Shadow Scythe
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*Late Harvest Leaf Crowns & Chains
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*Late Harvest Hibiscus Crowns & Chains
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*Late Harvest Frasera Crowns & Chains
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*Late Harvest Daisy Crowns & Chains
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*Late Harvest Armor and Helms
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*Various new accessories
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|title  = Winterfest Is Upon Ye!
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|wiki    = [[Winterfest]] <br><br> [[Decoration Kit Prize Box 2018|Admin Page]] <br> {{PrizeBox|Decoration Kit}}
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|type    = Gameplay - Event
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|dor    = 14 December 2018
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|content = Hear ye! Hear Ye! Winterfest is upon Ye!
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Impostoclaus’ favorite time of the year is here once again. Mount Krampus is abuzz with excitement as knights begin the task to '''[[Save Winterfest!]]'''!
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As with previous years, the Grinchlins aim to ruin Winterfest for everyone, and they're making a pretty strong showing. No amount of coal or yellow snowballs has deterred them. Impostoclaus needs assistance in the Save Winterfest prestige mission! Help out and earn red, green, and white Winter Wish tokens. Trade your tokens with Randolph in Haven:
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Red Winter Wishes for:
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*Santy Sallet
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*Snowy Santy Hat
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*Winter Confetti (15)
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*Flawed Snowball (15)
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*Frosty Prize Box
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Green Winter Wishes for:
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*Santy Pith Hat
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*Snowy Pith Hat
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*Winter Confetti (15)
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*Flawed Snowball (15)
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*Frosty Prize Box
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White Winter Wishes for:
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*Tailed Santy Hat
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*Snowy Tailed Santy Hat
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*Winter Confetti (15)
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*Flawed Snowball (15)
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*Frosty Prize Box
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'''Winterfest Danger Rooms in the Clockworks:''' From these random encounters, you can collect '''Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens'''. Impostoclaus' trusty assistant, Randolph, is stationed by the Haven fountain and will trade these tokens for '''Winterfest Prize Boxes''', in which you may find:
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*Candy Striped Onesie
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*Festively Striped Onesie
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*Holly Striped Onesie
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*Joyous Striped Onesie
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*Flashy Winter Pullover
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*Garish Winter Pullover
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*Gaudy Winter Pullover
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*Tacky Winter Pullover
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*Impostoclaus Outfit
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'''[[Grinchlin Assault!|Grinchlin Assault Prestige Mission]]'''
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Invade the Grinchlin base of operations on Mount Krampus and put an end to their humbug! Face a choice at each shelter - collect loot and leave the mountain, or leave the treasure and climb further toward the summit!
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Can you make it all the way to the summit? If so, you have a chance to win Golden or Silver Solstice Rings. These 4* trinkets protect against fire and freeze with a +1 health bonus. Leave them as-is, or combine them to craft a 5* Grand Solstice Ring trinket!
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The [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]] is also available and producing various festive themed weapons for your all of your holiday needs. Although some sound tasty, it is for external application only and we do not recommend licking them. Collect special materials from Mount Krampus to craft 5* Grinchlin reskinned weapons:
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*Deadly Candy Poker
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*Jack Froster
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*Humbug Hazer
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'''Decoration Kit Prize Boxes'''
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Get into the spirit of Winterfest by decorating your guild hall! These boxes, provisioned by the Supply Depot, may contain items like:
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*Holiday Presents (red, green, white)
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*Candles (red, green, white)
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*Winterfest Trees (red, green, white)
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*Winterfest Tables (it has a platter of cookies and milk on it)
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*Blue Wandering Snipes
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*White Flying Snipes
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*Green Wandering Snipes
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'''Winterfest is here on Spiral Knights through January 2, 2019, so tell your friends and guildies to come on over!'''
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|title  = Winter Solstice: Back In Action
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|wiki    = [[Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Solstice}}
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|type    = Promotion
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|dor    = 20 December 2018
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|content = Attention Knights!
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Spiral HQ is having their annual celebration of the sun and moon during the darkest nights of winter. Through '''December 27, 2018''', the Haven Treasury is offering '''Solstice Prize Boxes'''.
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- Variant Tickets
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- Crest of Summer / Crest of Winter
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- Wings of Summer / Wings of Winter
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- Sunshine Aura
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- Snowfall Aura
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- Crown of Winter / Crown of Summer
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- Jar of Fireflies
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Each Solstice Prize Box also includes confetti and has a bonus chance of including one of the following: '''Bucket of Snowballs''', '''Golden Slime Coins''', '''2-day trinket slot upgrade''' or to get a '''Jar of Fireflies'''.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 5 March 2019

This page is a list of all the news posts on the main Spiral Knights page. If there is no post for an event or promotion on the main news blog, other source is used instead (e.g. Spiral Knights news page on Steam). Such post has a link to the original post attached at the end.

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Thumbnail Date and Forum Type Wiki News Title & Post
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2018.011
12 January 2018 		Gameplay - Event Kataclysmic Confrontation
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2018.02
16 January 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-CozyTech Prize Box icon.png CozyTech Prize Box
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 16 February 2018 (2) Promotion

Gameplay - Event 		Admin Page
Usable-Running Wild Box icon.png Running Wild Box

March of the Tortodrones
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2018.04
19 March 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Equinox Prize Box icon.png Equinox Prize Box
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2018.05
30 March 2018 		Gameplay - Event

Promotion 		Caketastrophe

Admin Page
Usable-Surprise Box 2018 icon.png Surprise Box 2018
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2018.06
12 May 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Aerodynamic Box icon.png Aerodynamic Box
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2018.07
1 June 2018 		Gameplay - Event

Promotion 		Shroud of the Apocrea

Admin Page
Usable-Obsidian Prize Box icon.png Obsidian Prize Box
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2018.08
20 June 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Solstice Prize Box icon.png Solstice Prize Box
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2018.09
28 June 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-SummerTech Prize Box icon.png SummerTech Prize Box
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2018.10
3 July 2018 		Gameplay - Event Kataclysmic Confrontation
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2018.11
2 August 2018 		Gameplay - Event March of the Tortodrones
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2018.12
14 August 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-FlowerTech Prize Box icon.png FlowerTech Prize Box
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2018.13
20 September 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Equinox Prize Box icon.png Equinox Prize Box
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2018.14
16 October 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Bejeweled Stranger Prize Box icon.png Bejeweled Stranger Prize Box
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2018.15
18 October 2018 		Gameplay - Event Dark Harvest Festival
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2018.16
15 November 2018 		Gameplay - Event Shroud of the Apocrea
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2018.170
16 November 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Gobble Snipe Box icon.png Gobble Snipe Box
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2018.170
16 November 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Late Harvest Prize Box icon.png Late Harvest Prize Box
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2018.20
14 December 2018 		Gameplay - Event Winterfest

Admin Page
Usable-Decoration Kit Prize Box icon.png Decoration Kit Prize Box
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2018.21
20 December 2018 		Promotion Admin Page

Usable-Solstice Prize Box icon.png Solstice Prize Box
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