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<div class="alert alert-info"><center>'''Rumor Woods will begin Friday, April 11th at 9pm Eastern and close on Sunday, May 4th at 11:45pm Eastern.<br><br>Shop List is available at the [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2025 part 1|Rumor Woods Shop List Part 1]] and [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2025 part 2|Part 2]].<br><br>The 2025 Teasers and Announcements for this event can be found at [[Rumor_Woods/2025_saved_posts|Rumor Woods 2025 Information]].'''</center></div>
[[File:RumorWoods2025_1920x1080.jpg|alt=An armored knight rides a powerful warhorse through a snowy forest, bearing a green shield emblazoned with golden bees. He raises it defensively against an opposing knight clad in purple, who charges atop a snarling polar bear. Swarming bees hover in the misty background.|right|550x550px|Rumor Woods - The Bee vs. the Bear]]
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'''Rumor Woods''' is a recurring pay event that was first run in June 2019 and introduced [[mount]]s to Gemstone along with jousting. Similar to [[Duskruin Arena]], the majority of transactions are handled without [[merchant]] interaction. The event offers many character customization options. In addition, players can play games, buy mounts, customize them, and buy gear for themselves or their mounts. The event grounds include portions of the original [[:Category: Summit Academy|Summit Academy]] grounds. To read some of the history of Rumor Woods, visit [[Stories of Rumor Woods]].

==Run Dates==
* <big>2025 - April 11, 9pm - May 4, 11:45pm EST</big>
* 2024 - April 19, 9pm - May 5, 11:45pm
* 2023 - June 16, 9p - June 30, 11:59pm
* 2022 - June 10, 9p - June 26, 11:59pm
* 2021 - June 11, 9p - June 27, 11:59pm
* 2020 - June 19, 9p - June 30, 11:59pm
* 2019 - June 1, 12p - June 16, 11:59pm

==Features==
===Currency===
The featured currency for Rumor Woods is [[raikhen]] which is used to purchase mounts, mount accessories, and various other goods and/or automated services. It can be earned through jousting, the fox hunt, and the new pixie hunt. Accumulated raikhen can be viewed via {{boldmono|TICKET BALANCE}}.

===Activities===
* [[Jousting]] - Those who are interested in jousting must first choose which side they will ride for. They will then don traditional jousting gear, saddle up on their steed of choice, and prepare for battle! Jousting wins will be tallied toward your faction’s total, and once the event ends, those aligned with the winning side will receive not only bragging rights, but new [[Title system#Rumor Woods|titles]] as well!
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[[File:Rumorwoods.jpg|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2019|200px|thumb|left|Serpent vs Phoenix<br>2019]]</li>
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[[File:RW2020.jpg|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2020|200px|thumb|left|Coney vs Tortoise<br>2020]]</li>
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[[File:RW2021.png|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2021|200px|thumb|left|Stag vs Lion<br>2021]]</li>
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[[File:Battle_of_the_Unicorn_and_the_Dragon.jpg|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2022|200px|thumb|left|Unicorn vs. Dragon<br>2022]]</li>
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[[File:RumorWood TheRoltonVsTheWolf 1920x1080.jpg|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2023|200px|thumb|left|Rolton vs. Wolf<br>2023]]</li>
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[[File:RumorWoods BeetleVsSpider 1920x1080.jpg|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2024 part 1|200px|thumb|left|Beetle vs. Spider<br>2024]]
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[[File:RumorWoods2025_1920x1080.jpg|link=Rumor Woods/shop listing 2025 part 1|200px|thumb|left|Bee vs. Bear<br>2025]]
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* [[Fox Hunt]] - The Fox Hunt is a quick chase to find the cunning fox. Adventurers have 90 seconds to track down the fox to be awarded currency and other prizes! Finding other fauna in Rumor Woods will also come with rewards! Some lucky hunters will be awarded a special '''bugle''' that can be used to summon a [[fox pet|pet fox]] (initial release 2020).
* [[Pixie Hunt]] - Added in 2021. The Pixie Hunt is similar to the original Fox Hunt, but you need to track down a pixie instead. Some lucky hunters will be awarded a special '''bell''' that can be used to summon a [[lamb pet|pet lamb]].

Use {{boldmono|EVENT STATS RUMOR}} to view character-specific stats for Rumor Woods activities.

===[[Mount]]s===
* Types:
** [[Horse mount|Horse]] - Released June 2019
** [[Tortoise mount|Tortoise]] - Released June 2020
** [[Deer mount|Deer]] - Released June 2021
** [[Lizard mount|Lizard]] - Released June 2022
** [[Rolton mount | Rolton]] - Released June 2023
** [[Beetle mount|Beetle]] - Released April 2024
** [[Spider mount|Spider]] - Released April 2024
** [[Bear mount|Bear]] - Released April 2025
* Mount customizations
* Mount-related equipment

===Character Customizations===
<small>''Note: All customizations are premade only.''</small>
1000 Raikhen each!
* [[PREPARE (verb)#Custom Spell Prep|Spell prep customizations]] - Both individual and full spell circles
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 custom spell preps|custom spell prep options]]
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 advanced spell customizations|spell customization options]], as well as [[Rumor Woods/2024 bolt spell customizations|bolt customization options]] - customize the effects of certain spells
* [[SWEAR (verb)#Swear Mine (customized_swears)|Swears]]
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 custom swears|custom swears]]
* [[Custom logphrases|Log on/off messaging]]
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 logphrase customizations|custom logon/off options]]
* [[Death's Sting#Death Messaging|Death messaging]]
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 death customizations|death messaging options]]
* [[SIGNATURE (verb)|Signature verbs]]
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 signature verbs|signature verbs]]
* [[Character feature|Feature options]] - Including body type (exclusive)
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2025 feature customizations|feature alteration options]]
* [[Urchin Guide#Urchin Movement Messaging|Urchin Guide Movement Messaging]]
** List of [[Rumor Woods/2024 urchin guide customizations|urchin guide movement messaging options]]

===Additional Items/Services===
* [[Weight reduction]] for containers
* [[Enhancive hider|Enhancive hiding jewelry]]

===[[Rumor Woods/Areas of interest|Areas of Interest]]===
'''Rumor Woods''' has a vast array of interesting areas to visit, rest, and potentially [[roleplay]] at.

===[[Stories_of_Rumor_Woods|Stories, Tales, and Documents]]===
'''Rumor Woods''' has lore added to it every year. Whether it is the release of a document, the sharing of a tale, or an expansion of the areas lore, there is always a story to tell at Rumor Woods.

==Portal or Travel Info==
Use {{boldmono|QUEST TRANSPORT RUMOR}} in order to transport to Sylinar's Spire, Courtyard. From there, you can access the entire Rumor Woods pay event area, which includes access to portions of the original [[:Category: Summit Academy|Summit Academy]] grounds.

<noinclude>=</noinclude>==Refund Policy==<noinclude>=</noinclude>
Posted by GM Thandiwe on the official [https://ptb.discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/942544547672633424 Discord].
<pre{{log2}}>Below is a list of the rules for refunds that were given to the players:

We are reminding folks of the event refund policy on item and service purchases. These are universal to all events, but here is some Rumor Woods specific information.

Our refund fee will be 10% flat from now on. We're also tightening the timelines here. Summit Academy purchases can only be refunded within 24 hours of the service being applied.

Here is a list of other refunds.

No refunds beyond 24 hours after general purchases. No fee on purchases made within 24-hours that are a mistake.
No refunds on items purchased during previous runs. This has always been the policy, just repeating it.
No refunds on WPS services. If you make a mistake on type, please ASSIST.
As long as you ASSIST with the refund request before the 24-hour mark, it is considered within that window.</pre><section end=refunds />

==Quest Info==
Use {{boldmono|QUEST HELP RUMOR}} in order to obtain updated information regarding Rumor Woods.

==Pricing==
Entry to Rumor Woods can be gained by purchasing a marker from the '''[[SimuCoin | Simucoin store]]'''. Entries can be used for jousting, fox hunt, or pixie hunt.

{| {{prettytable}}
|-
! scope="col" | Item
! scope="col" | Simucoin Cost
! scope="col" | Description
! scope="col" | Object
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rumor Woods Entries (250 uses) || 25,000 || 250 entries into Rumor Woods || A Circular Vaalin Sunburst Marker
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rumor Woods Entries (100 uses) || 10,000 || 100 entries into Rumor Woods || A Circular Laje Sunburst Marker
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rumor Woods Entries (50 uses) || 5,000 || 50 entries into Rumor Woods || A Circular Golden Sunburst Marker
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rumor Woods Entries (25 uses) || 2,500 || 25 entries into Rumor Woods || A Circular Silver Sunburst Marker
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rumor Woods Entries (10 uses) || 1,000 || 10 entries into Rumor Woods || A Circular Bronze Sunburst Marker
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rumor Woods Entries (1 uses) || 100 || 1 entry into Rumor Woods (jousting, fox hunt) || A Circular Tin Sunburst Marker
|}

==[[Title System|Titles]]==
Participants may qualify for various titles depending on activity and threshold completed.
<section begin=rwtitles />
{| <noinclude>class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-titles"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align:left;" | To view the lists of potential titles, click <span class="mw-customtoggle-titles" role="link" style="color:#0000ff">'''here'''</span>.</noinclude>
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''[[Jousting]] Titles'''
|-
| {{#section:Event titles|jousting}}
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''[[Fox Hunt]] Titles'''
|-
| {{#section:Event titles|foxhunt}}
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''[[Pixie Hunt]] Titles'''
|-
| {{#section:Event titles|pixiehunt}}
|}<section end=rwtitles />
==Shop Listings==
*<big>''' [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2025 part 1|2025 shop listing part 1]] and [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2025 part 2|part 2]]'''</big>
* [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2024 part 1|2024 shop listing part 1]] and [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2024 part 2|part 2]]
* [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2023 part 1|2023 shop listing part 1]] and [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2023 part 2|part 2]]
* [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2022|2022 shop listing]]
* [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2021|2021 shop listing]]
* [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2020|2020 shop listing]]
* [[Rumor Woods/shop listing 2019|2019 shop listing]]

==Teasers & Saved Posts==
* <big>'''[[Rumor Woods/2025 saved posts|2025 teasers and saved posts]]'''</big>
* [[Rumor Woods/2024 saved posts|2024 teasers and saved posts]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2023 saved posts|2023 teasers and saved posts]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2022 saved posts|2022 teasers and saved posts]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2021 saved posts|2021 teasers and saved posts]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2020 saved posts|2020 teasers and saved posts]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2019 saved posts|2019 teasers and saved posts]]
* Town Crier [[Rumor Woods Teasers Archive by The TownCrier|Rumor Woods Teaser Archive]]

==Artwork Archive==
* [[:Category:Rumor Woods artwork#Yearly Promotional Artwork|Promotional Artwork]]
* [[:Category:Rumor Woods artwork#Maps|ASCII map screenshots & Player-created maps]]

[[Category:Pay events]]

Category:Rumor Woods - Revision history

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