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High Spirits at Haunted Hollow
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Written by snotflower
Edited by Calliequeen
If you have been paying attention, you may have noticed that a few weeks ago, our beloved Kevin the dog was replaced by a strange cat named Blossom… It seems that rumors of his disappearance have spread around Hogsworth, and the event begins with a student named Ella Williams enlisting you to help search for him. Follow the trail, and it leads to Haunted Hollow!
However, the mystery does not end there—Kevin is still missing, after all! As time goes on, more quests will unlock as we figure out just what happened to our favorite dog…
In the meantime, there is plenty to do! There are many different quests to complete that take players all over Haunted Hollow. For example, the Murder Mystery quest has you assisting a detective in solving a tricky case, while Howl-o-ween involves helping calm down a young werewolf named Eda. One of the spookiest quests is Droobledore’s Mansion, as it turns out his mansion is home to some frightening paranormal activity…
Alongside the main quests, there are numerous side quests to complete as well! Between Trick-or-Treating, preparing decorations, bobbing for apples, and more, there is no shortage of activities one can do in Haunted Hollow.
The Phantomphobia dungeon is one of the most exciting additions to the event, which has players working together to identify what type of ghost is haunting a location. There are a myriad of different items to use and evidence to discover, but that does not mean it is an easy task, as the ghost is far from friendly! Looking out for clues while avoiding being caught is a challenging but rewarding task, and there are numerous achievements to complete as well.
A staple of Potterworld events are the parkour, maze, elytra, and dropper minigames. This event features 10 of them, which you can find at a particularly gruesome-looking Minigames Master on the south side of town. I recommend the Pynk Manor Parkour, a short but atmospheric hop overlooking the location of the 2023 Halloween Event. For something tougher, the Mansion Maze has players wandering through winding green halls on the lookout for the elusive exit.
Of course, this could never be an event review without mentioning the rewards! There are both returning and new collectibles and exclusive rewards, including spells, hats, and items. One of my favorite items is the Polter Bone, which summons a ghostly dog to briefly accompany you. I also love the Crystal Ball, which either gives you a delicious treat or a dastardly trick. Alongside these, there are also unlockable prizes for some of the activities. There is much to aim for!
Last, but certainly not least is the build, which is the perfect backdrop to all the spooky goings-on. The looming trees provide ample atmosphere, and everything feels right at home in the Halloween season. I especially love the town, which has a surprisingly friendly feeling to it; after meeting the different townsfolk and learning more about the community, I almost have the desire to live here myself.
These are only a few of the many features of this year’s Halloween Event; if you have not already, I highly recommend you check out the event yourself! I have been having a blast exploring Haunted Hollow and discovering all it has to offer. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this amazing event! The event ends November 16th, so there is still plenty of time to play it. Thank you for reading, and have a magical day!