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RIFT’s Month of Love

Hello, Ascended!
Love is in the air, and we are no stranger to celebrating the month of love with you with some lovely activities! Starting today, join in the 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!

Dimension Contest: A lovely Home 💖🏡

This month’s dimension contest is all about crafting the most delightful dimension where love can blossom. Pink? Hearts? Up to you, just make it lovely!

How do I enter?

1. Select your favorite 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-2025 channel on Discord or use the #RIFTLovelyHome2025 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 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 + 3000 Credits
3rd Place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 3000 Credits

Entry period will close on March 3, 2025, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on March 11, 2025.


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 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 favorite attire, matching or not, show us your personalities!
3. Strike a pose and take a screenshot!
4. Submit your entry to the #lovely-duo-2025 Discord Channel or use the #RIFTLovelyDuo2025 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 another 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 will not increase the chances of earning a prize.

What are the rewards?

Up to three (3) entries will be eligible to receive 3000 Credits for both characters in the screenshot.

Entry period will conclude on March 3, 2025, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on March 11, 2025.

A Lovely Giveaway! ❤️


Are you perhaps looking for a sweet new ride this Month of Love? Then we have a sweet treat for you!

How do I enter?

By simply participating in either A Lovely Home or A Lovely Duo you will be automatically entered in the raffle!

Is there anything I should know?

Should you participate in both contests, you will be eligible only for one raffle prize.
Participating in both contests counts as 2 entries, one for each valid contest entry.

What is the reward?

Up to three (3) contest participants will receive a Lovely Levitation mount!

The contest runs along the two other contests until March 3, 2025, and the winners will be revealed on March 11, 2025.

Head over to Telara, beloved Ascended, and show us what love truly means!

General Terms of Participation Apply.
Detailed Information.


The Return of Shiny Shenanigans!



Hello, Ascended!
The grand event Shiny Shenanigans has made a return, and the thrilling hunt for the shinies has begun! ✨

Collect as many of them as you can and receive great rewards!

⚔️Search for the treasure!

Throughout Telara you will find Artifact Piñatas. Hunt them, and you can receive artifact sets that unlock ‘Artifact Eyes’. They are special cosmetic abilities that make your eyes glow!
Each artifact set unlocks another shiny color!

Only available for a limited time!

Don’t miss the perfect time to gather all artifact sets during the weekend. You can go on a hunt from February 7, 2025, to February 10, 2025!

Good luck Adventurer,
Your RIFT Team

A Magical RIFTmas 2024!

Hohoho, Ascended!
It’s that time of the year again, welcome to RIFTmas 2024, the most wonderful time of the year, packed with a ton of amazing rewards to make your RIFT adventure truly magical!

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12 Days of Telara!


On the first day of RIFTmas, Cyril gave to me!~
That’s right, 12 Days of Telara is back with daily reward for everyone to enjoy until December 27, 2024!
Truly exciting, is it not? Then be sure to turn in here every day to discover what new gift await you!

Click here to check today's reward!

Be sure to come around again tomorrow to discover a new surprise!

Some days may include raffle items, click here to become eligible! Note: Entry is required only once to be eligible for any raffle reward during 12 Days of Telara – submitting an entry multiple times with multiple characters and/or accounts is forbidden.

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Dimension Contest: A Cozy Winter Home 2024!

The cold weather out there really got our hands in a cold predicament Ascended, and we need your help to warm our souls with some great Dimension decorations!

How do I enter?

  1. Head over to RIFT and pick out your favorite snowy or cozy dimension.
  2. Decorate it to your heart’s desire, but keep it warm and cozy!
  3. Take one or more screenshots of your Dimension and submit it to the #cozy-winter-home channel on Discord or use the #RIFTCozyHome hashtag on Facebook or X!
  4. Include your Character Name and Shard in your entry.
  5. And you’re set!


Are there any rules?

  1. Your Dimension can be old or newly made; however, newly decorated dimensions are encouraged!
  2. Your entry must adhere to the contest’s theme “Warm and Cozy”.
  3. Content that may be inappropriate or offensive is strictly forbidden.
  4. Minor image editing is allowed.
  5. Entries that don’t include Character Name and Shard will not be able to receive a reward.


What are the rewards?

Up to three (3) Ascended will receive the following rewards:

1st place – Dimension Contest First Place + 3000 Credits
2nd place – Dimension Contest Second Place +3000 Credits
3rd place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 3000 Credits

The contest submission period will end on January 5, 2025 and winners will be announced on January 15, 2025!

Rewards may take up to two (2) weeks to be delivered from the winner’s announcement.

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RIFTmas Trivia!

The fun doesn’t end with daily gifts and beautiful dimensions!
Throughout 12 Days of Telara you can now take part in a fun trivia challenge to test your knowledge!

To participate, simply click here!

Up to nine (9) participants will receive 1000 Credits each!
Winners will be announced on December 30, 2024!

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Screenshot Contest: RIFTmas in the snow!

And now it’s your time to flex your photography skills!
Take the perfect screenshot that perfectly pictures the spirit of the holidays to win amazing rewards!

How do I enter?

1. Head over to RIFT and take a screenshot that embodies the spirit of the holidays.
2. One or more screenshots are allowed.
3. Submit your entry to the #riftmas-in-the-snow channel on RIFT’s official Discord.
4. Include your character Name, Shard and Region in your entry.
5. And you’re good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Your screenshot must adhere to the contest’s theme of RIFTmas.
2. More than just your character can be present in the screenshot, however only the participant who submitted an entry is eligible for a reward. (Multiple of the same entry from separate users are not eligible)
3. Image editing is allowed; however, your entry must remain fully visible.
4. Entries that do not include Character Name, Shard and Region will not be eligible to receive a reward.

What are the rewards?

Up to three (3) Ascended will receive 3000 Credits each!

The contest submission period will close on December 31, 2024 and winners will be announced on January 15, 2024.

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For all contests, General Terms of Participation Apply.
Please take note of the Detailed Information.

We wish you a Merry RIFTmas, Ascended!
Your RIFT team.


Head to the races for budgie days!



Hello Ascended!

Are you ready to welcome back your feathered friends? We sure hope you are because the Budgies are back!

Starting today, complete special daily quests to earn Chaos Motes, which can be exchanged for some great mounts and rewards!

You can find the quest givers in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6122 5231), Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078), and Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12943 11579)!

If you’re heading to the race, here are a few tips and tricks:

✨ Stay within the marked path.
🐦 Hit all the white checkpoints throughout the race.
🚀 Use all the green boosts to increase your speed and leave your opponents behind!
🐌 If you prefer speed over slow, avoid all orange traps!

Remember, a clear mind makes the goal clear. Stay focused, and you too can win the race, Ascended!



Budgie Madness will end on December 9, 2024, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can!

Your RIFT team!

Autumnal Vibes!

Hello, Ascended!
It’s November and autumn can be felt in the wind, let’s take this occasion to build a warm dimension!

This month’s dimension contest is all about autumn and it’s prominent colors such as orange and brown! Are you able to build the coziest autumnal retreat?

How do I participate?

1. Get into RIFT and pick your favorite dimension
2. Decorate your dimension with the contest’s themes colors (autumn, orange, brown, green).
3. Take one or more screenshots of your dimension and submit them to the #autumnal-vibes channels on Discord or use the #RIFTAutumnalVibes2024 hashtag on X (formerly known as Twitter) or Facebook.
4. Include your Character Name, Shard and Region.
5. You are good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Feel free to use an existing dimension, but fresh decorations are encouraged!
2. Your entry must vastly adhere to the contest’s theme or autumnal colors.
3. Inappropriate or offensive content is strictly forbidden and may be disqualified.
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as your entry remains fully visible.
5. Not including Character Name, Shard and Region will make you ineligible to receive a rewards.

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 + 3000 Credits
3rd Place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 3000 Credits

The entry period will close on December 9, 2024, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on December 13, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply.
Detailed Information.