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[p]Hello, dearest Ascended, 
It has been a very long time since you first set foot on Telara, 15 years to be exact! 
This of course, calls for a celebration! 
 
Carnival of the Ascended! 
 
Starting from March 1, 2026, dazzling decorations will cover all major cities on Telara, that only means that the Carnival of the Ascended has returned, the only thing missing is you, our beloved Ascended! 
 
Weekly Quest 
 
Talk to Dantwor Honey-Tongue in Tempest Bay to accept ther “Clen House at Carnival” weekly quest, which requires the completion of 50 Carnival mini-games, rewarding you with 2 Auroral Doubloons, which can be exchanged for rewards in the Carnival shop. 
 
Daily Quests 
 
Be sure to pay Frog Wrangling or Sijay Creg in your main city for additional quests to complete five Carnival Instant Adventures and even more rewards! 
 
Carnival of the Ascended will be around for a limited time only, taking all the celebrations away on March 19, 2026, with the Carnival store sticking around until March 26, 2026! 
 
RIFT’s 15 Anniversary Events! 
 
Carnival of the Ascended is a great celebratory treat; however, we have even more in store for you! 
 
Patron Giveaway! 
 
During the first week of the anniversary, be sure to claim a special voucher code for 3 days of Patron time! 
 
You can find the voucher code here: RIFTBDAY2026
And you can claim the code by clicking here! 
 
Be sure to claim the voucher before March 4, 2026, 11.59 PM UTC, and the 3 days of Patron will be yours! 
 
Boosts Galore! 
 
Want to get big earnings during RIFT’s Anniversary? Great, because all boosts will be running from March 1, 2026, 9 AM UTC until March 8, 2026, 9 AM UTC. 
 
Dimension Contest: Party Time! 
 
It wouldn’t be a celebration without an appropriate Dimension Contest! 
During our anniversary preparations, we have found a shortage of venues to throw it down, Ascended-Style, so here is where you come into play! 
 
How do I enter? 
 
1. Select your favorite RIFT Dimension. 
2. Decorate the dimension by making it into a party venue! 
3. Capture one or more screenshots of your dimension and submit them to the #party-time channel on Discord or use the #RIFTPartyTime2026 hashtag on Facebook or X. 
4 Don’t forget to include your Character Name, Shard and DImension Name with your entry. 
5. You are good to go! 
 
Are there any rules? 
 
1. Feel free to use an existing dimension; however, keep in mind that fresh decor is highly encouraged! 
2. Your entry must adhere to the theme of “party”, whether it be a dance floor or an entire disco, the choice is yours! 
3. Any content that may be offensive or inappropriate is not allowed. 
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as the entry remains vastly visible. 
5. Not including Character Name and Shard with your entry will make you ineligible to receive a reward. 
 
What are the rewards? 
 
The top three (3) participants will receive the following rewards:   [/p][p] 1st Place – Dimension Contest First Place + 3000 Credits   
2nd Place – Dimension Contest Second Place + 2000 Credits   
3rd Place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 1000 Credits   [/p][p]The entry period will close on March 27, 2026, 22:59 UTC, and winners will be announced on April 3, 2026. 
 
General Terms of Participation Apply. 
General Information[/p]

[p]Hello, Ascended! [/p][p]Love is in the air, and we are no strangers to love, which is why we are bringing back Razorbacks! [/p][p] [/p][p]Starting today until February 27, 2026, enjoy several daily and weekly quests to earn even currency and get yourself some amazing treats! [/p][p] [/p][p]During this time, Razorback mounts will also be available, including the mystical Celestial Razorback with its starry body! [/p][p] [/p][p]Note! The Razorback zone event has been updated to make it so that Truffle Hunters are able to respawn, completing the zone event should therefore be less stressful for players trying to complete the quest! [/p][p] [/p][p]If during this time you are feeling truly romantic, be sure to head over to our Month of Love community contests, where you can earn fantastic rewards! [/p][p] [/p][p]Have a lovely hunt, Ascended! [/p][p]Your RIFT Team. [/p]

[p]Here is a list of changes and fixes from the February 17, 2026 update. [/p][p][/p][p] Seasonal and events [/p][p]
 
– Adjusted certain CTA events with overlapping dates. 
– Scheduled certain missing events. [/p][p]
 
Localization Fix [/p][p]
 
– Cleric: Oracle Soul – Removed the section of the ability Icy Cascade where healing would be increased by 100% for each Emblem consumed. 
(The section of the tooltip that describes healing being increased from Emblems has been long deprecated but never removed from the ability description. Icy Cascade will however still benefit from increased healing from Devouring Emblems and Tempered Emblems.) [/p][p]
 
New Mount [/p][p]
 
– The “Amaryn Thryrix” has been added. [/p][p]
 
We thank you for your continued support! 
Your RIFT Team. [/p]

[p]Hello, lovely Ascended! 
Love is in the air, and we are no strangers to celebrating the month of love with you with some lovely activities! Starting today, join this year’s Lovely Dimension Contest to create the most charming dimension across Telara and/or capture a screenshot with your loved one for a chance to win fantastic prizes! [/p][p]
 
Lovely Dimension Contest 2026! 
 
Take on the Lovely Dimension contest to truly bring light to a place not only you call home, but also the place where love can blossom in the purest form! Whether it’s all pink or there are hearts everywhere, the choice is yours! 
 
How do I Enter? 
 
1. Select your favourite RIFT Dimension.  
2. Decorate the dimension following the theme of love.  
3. Capture one or more screenshots of your dimension and submit them to the #lovely-home-2026 channel on Discord or use the #RIFTLovelyHome2026 on Facebook or X.  
4. Don’t forget to include your Character Name, Shard and Dimension Name with your entry.  
5. You are good to go!  
 
Are there any rules?  
  
1. Feel free to use an existing Dimension; however, keep in mind that the fresh decor is encouraged!  
2. Your entry must adhere to the theme of Love.  
3. Any content that may be offensive or inappropriate is not allowed.  
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as the entry remains vastly visible.  
5. Not including Character Name and Shard with your entry will make you ineligible to receive a reward.  
  
What are the rewards?  
  
The top three (3) participants will receive the following rewards:  
  
1st Place – Dimension Contest First Place + 3000 Credits  
2nd Place – Dimension Contest Second Place + 2000 Credits  
3rd Place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 1000 Credits  
  
The entry period will close on March 13, 2026, 22:59 UTC, and winners will be announced on March 20, 2026.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Screenshot Contest: A Lovely Duo 💞 
  
If dimensions are not your style, then worry not, we have something for you and your loved one to take part in as well!  
  
Take part with your significant other to conquer Telara through the sheer power of love and win amazing rewards!  
  
How do I participate?  
  
1. Head over to Telara with your loved one.  
2. Pick out your favourite attire, matching or not, and show us your personalities!  
3. Strike a pose and take a screenshot!  
4. Submit your entry to the #lovely-duo-2026 Discord Channel or use the #RIFTLovelyDuo2026 hashtag on Facebook or X.  
5. Include both Character Names and Shard in your entry.  
6. And you are both set!  
  
Are there any rules?  
  
1. Your screenshot can be old or new, but newer pictures are encouraged!  
2. Your entry must contain at least one other playable character (maximum 2 players per entry) and must adhere to the contest’s theme of Love.  
3. Content and submissions that may be inappropriate or offensive are strictly forbidden.  
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as the entry remains fully visible.  
5. Entries that do not include either Character Names or just one Character Name and Shard will not be eligible to receive a reward.  
6. Once you submit an entry, your significant other is not required to submit another entry and submitting multiple entries will not increase the chances of earning a prize.  
  
What are the rewards?  
  
Up to three (3) entries will be eligible to receive 1000 Credits for both characters in the screenshot.  
  
The entry period will conclude on March 13, 2026, 22:59 UTC, and winners will be announced on March 20, 2026.   [/p][p][/p][p]Terms of Participation Apply.[/p][p]Detailed information.[/p]

[p]Hello Ascended!

Unicornalia is back!
Participate in the ‘Hooves and Horns’ zone events associated with Unicornalia all over Telara and complete them to earn amazing rewards!

Pick up 4 Daily Quests from NPCs at the following locations:
Meridian (/setwaypoint 6122 5231), Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078) or Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12943 11579) to earn Chaos motes!

Chaos Motes are a special event currency that can be used to exchange amazing rewards such as special items and mounts like some of the ones below!


Unicornalia will disappear as if by magic on February 13, 2026, 23:59 UTC. Embark on this magical adventure before it’s too late!

Magical regards,
Your RIFT team.[/p]