Dear Age of Astir players,
Happy New Year! 🎄✨
Whether you’re reading this before the holidays — or after they’ve already begun — we wish you a year full of warmth, good fortune, and unforgettable adventures.
May the “one drop you’ve been chasing” finally appear more often.
And may the best people always be beside you on the road.
Our server launched in May 2025.
And we’re genuinely happy you’re living this story with us.
Thank you for supporting the project, sending reports, and sharing ideas.
And thank you for the atmosphere — you can’t patch it in, it’s created by the community.
🎁 The New Year Event is Live
Festive Bells have appeared in the open world.
At the Central Square in Astir you can pick up the quest and exchange Bells for Christmas Gift.
Inside the gifts: holiday sets, upgrade gems, and seasonal items.
- A quest with story and holiday spirit.
- Collecting Bells across multiple world locations.
- Exchanging Bells for Christmas Gift.
- No competition: the same Bell can be looted by multiple players.
Start with Soplar Highway (any road: Western / Northern / Eastern).
It’s a comfortable spot for beginners and a great first route for farming Bells.
📜 Event Story
In Astir, the holiday never begins with fireworks.
It begins with a feeling.
With softer lights in the windows.
With quieter voices in the streets.
As if the city takes a breath — and becomes kinder for a moment.
On the Central Square in Astir, a great tree appears.
And every year, with it, an old story returns.
Some say they heard a distant chime.
Some noticed strange tracks near the gates.
And some swear they saw a figure at dusk — a sack on their back, heavy with gifts.
Karol listened to these tales again and again.
And this time, Karol said out loud what many had been thinking:
“If it’s true… where’s the proof?”
That’s when Nicholas stepped in.
He said the holiday leaves behind a trace that’s nearly impossible to fake.
Festive Bells.
They appear where Christmas magic touches the world.
Where someone showed kindness.
Where a miracle passed by — and left a faint chime in the air.
But every magic has its shadow.
Where the chime can be heard, a Christmas Imp is drawn in.
A small troublemaker that loves to confuse paths, harass travelers, and spoil the mood.
By lore, it appears near Bells because it can sense their ringing.
Now Karol and Nicholas ask heroes for help.
Collect the Bells.
Bring the sound of the holiday back to the Square.
And prove that miracles still happen in Astir.
Sometimes — because you bring them with you.
📍 Where to Begin
Landmark: by the gates, near the big Christmas tree.
Who you need: Nicholas and Karol.
🧭 New Player Guide
- Talk to Karol near the tree.
This starts the story. - Then talk to Nicholas.
He will ask you to gather three different kinds of Bells. - Head into the open world and collect Bells.
They usually lie on the ground.
Check roadsides, crossroads, and small “pockets” of terrain. - Return to the Square and show what you found to Karol.
- Speak with Nicholas again.
After finishing the chain, you’ll be able to exchange Bells for Christmas Gift.
Near Bell spawn areas, a Christmas Imp may appear.
If you farm solo, take your time.
Secure the spot first — then collect calmly.
🔔 Where to Find Bells
- Western Soplar Highway
- Northern Soplar Highway
- Eastern Soplar Highway
- Himurart Desert
- Northern Tumblejean Great Sand Sea
- Nelstadt Plains
- Montorie Plains
- Foothills of Mt. Jortio
- Leapholtz Gorge
Soplar Highway (any road) → return to the Central Square → exchange gifts.
Simple, fast, and beginner-friendly.
🎁 Christmas Gift — Possible Rewards
We display drop chances as words rather than numbers.
It’s easier to read: High / Medium / Low / Very Low.
These chance categories are tied to the limited duration of the event.
The event runs for a short period, but players will have many attempts to open gifts during that time.
That’s why the rare rewards remain truly rare — so they feel special when you finally get them.
🧥 Announcement: New Holiday Sets in Christmas Gift
Below are detailed descriptions and stats.
To keep it readable, each item is presented as a “card”: description on the left, stats right next to it, with no wasted space.
Red Christmas Set (Permanent)
Activate when all parts are equipped: Hat + Coat + Cuisses + Mittens + Boots.
Red Christmas — set bonus:
MP +80
When the Mittens reach [Lv +5]: Attack +10, Magic Attack +5%
Further upgrades increase: Attack +2 and Magic Attack +1% each time.
Brown Christmas Set (Permanent)
Activate when all parts are equipped: Hat + Coat + Cuisses + Mittens + Boots.
Brown Christmas — set bonus:
HP +40
When the Mittens reach [Lv +5]: Attack Speed +3%
Further upgrades increase: Accuracy +1 and Attack Speed +1% each time.
White Christmas Set (Permanent)
Activate when all parts are equipped: Hat + Coat + Cuisses + Mittens + Boots.
White Christmas — set bonus:
HP +40
MP +20
When the Mittens reach [Lv +5]: Healing Skills Efficiency +3%
Further upgrades increase: Healing Skills Efficiency +1% each time.
🎭 Red Christmas (Cosmetic, 30 days)
A temporary cosmetic set for 30 days.
Looks only — pure holiday vibe.
Set contents: Red Christmas Hat (Cosmetic), Red Christmas Coat (Cosmetic), Red Christmas Cuisses (Cosmetic), Red Christmas Mittens (Cosmetic), Red Christmas Boots (Cosmetic).
🎆 Party Poppers & Fireworks on the Square
NPC Borthan sells party poppers.
Gather near the tree, launch fireworks, pop confetti with friends and your guild.
Let everyone who steps onto the Square feel it instantly: Astir is celebrating.
🎅 A Small GM Interaction
If Santa is in a good mood, you might receive a gift 🎁
📸 Share Your Holiday Screenshots
At the tree on the Square, in a party, with your guild, with fireworks and poppers.
And post them in our Discord in #media.
Let all of Astir see how you create the holiday spirit.
Once again — Happy Holidays! 🎆
May the Bells lead you to great rewards.
May the Imp stay somewhere far behind.
And may the Central Square in Astir always feel bright, lively, and warmly familiar.
See you in Age of Astir!