Halloween 2005

The Halloween 2005 event updated the looks in a few areas of the game. Two major cities, Droknar's Forge and Lion's Arch, plus the Tomb of the Primeval Kings had Halloween makeovers, with Lion's Arch having even NPC models changed (as seen below). In addition to being a touch of fun, the changes showcase ArenaNet's powerful update engine which allows changes to game areas quickly and smoothly.

Some new Halloween Collectors were introduced in several locations. They offer special Halloween-flavored items. These items are Witch's Brew, Squash Serum, Absinthe and Ghost-in-the-Box.

Squash Serum	Witch's Brew	Ghost-in-the-Box	Vial of Absinthe

The Update also introduced the Mad King who played games with players in Lion's Arch and the Mad King's Guards as henchmen in that city.

The Canthan Ship in Lion's Arch turned into a pirate ship

Firstwatch Sergio in an Executioner's costume

Some of the choices of costumes in Lion's Arch were odd

A cauldron replaces the fountain in the center of Lion's Arch

Tombs and candles by the Henchmen in Droknar's Forge

This giant skull replaced the statue of Droknar in the main square

A pirate ship docked in Droknar's forge

Merchants in the Forge also selling pumpkins

Ghosts could be seen floating in the sky

New Henchmen! The Mad King's Guards

The moon at the Tomb of the Primeval Kings

The moon in Lion's Arch

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