Anniversary 2024

🎉 Celebrating Horizon's 2nd Year Anniversary 🎉

Adventurers, exciting times as we celebrate Horizon's second year anniversary with a special content update released on December 17th, 2024. This update brings a range of fantastic features including a Barbershop and a Scavenger Hunt to enhance your gaming experience!

About this page

• This page is a work in progress. Please feel free to contribute as new information becomes available.

Live Discussion

Join us on Horizon Discord Anniversary Quest #2 as we discuss and test different items.

Event NPCs

Event NPC's with unknown interactions:

• Aristaeus, Port Jeuno (H-8)
• Aerec (Anniversary 2024), Lower Jeuno (J-8) (Tenshodo H.Q.)
• ???, Lower Jeuno (I-7) (above Auction House, a reference to Ninja Floss Dance FAIL)

Vendors

• Anny Moogle, Lower Jeuno (I-6) - Sells fireworks.

Rewards

• Complete the first 8 riddles in any one zone to earn the following rewards:
  • 1. Anniversary Ring
• Complete the first 8 riddles (16 total) in any two zones to earn the following rewards:
  • 2. Free Haircut at the Barbershop where you'll be able to pick a new hairstyle for 0 Gil.
• Complete the first 8 riddles (32 total) in any four zones to earn the following rewards:
  • 3. Goblin Masque
• Complete the first 8 riddles (48 total) in any six zones to earn the following rewards:
  • 4. Republic Earring
• Complete the first 8 riddles (64 total) in any eight zones to earn the following rewards:
  • 5. Federation Earring
• Complete the first 8 riddles (80 total) in any ten zones to earn the following rewards:
  • 6. Kingdom Earring
• Complete the first 8 riddles (96 total) in any twelve zones to earn the following rewards:
  • 7. Tinfoil Hat

Scavenger Hunt

When you speak with an NPC, they'll present a series of riddles about items they seek. Obtain these items and trade them to the NPC one at a time. For each correct item, you'll receive the message: 'Ah! Yes, this is one of the items I was looking for...' Note that you don't need to trade all items in a single visit, and the items will not be returned to you.

Below are the riddles from each NPC, grouped by location. Once confirmed, a link to the item will be provided. If a wiki page is missing, an external link to a retail wiki will be included to help you learn more about the item.

Xarcabard (I-8) (northwest corner against the mountain)

• Tracent:
  • 1. Sweet and rich, a regal treat, From the hive where queens meet. What am I, nectar so sweet? Royal Jelly
  • 2. I dwell in the depths, where water's still, From a crab's claw, I'm gathered with skill. What am I, from a well's quiet chill? Lufet Salt
  • 3. Carved with a grin, I glow at night, A fiery face that sparks delight. What am I, on Hallows End's sight? Jack-o'-Lantern
  • 4. Twelve fiery fruits, from jungles deep, Spicy and bold, their secrets they keep. What am I, where heat does creep? Kazham Peppers x12

• Drowsy:
  • 1. In shadows I grow, with magic's breath, A pungent bulb, to ward off death. What am I, from the shaman's wreath? Shaman Garlic
  • 2. In a bubbling brew, dark and deep, A fish leaps forth from the jug to leap. What am I, where flavors meet? Mole Broth
  • 3. Dark as night with a crimson twist, A sweetened treat you can't resist. What am I, where blood and cocoa persist? Bloody Chocolate
  • 4. Thirty-three cookies, wild and free, Flavors scattered, no recipe. What am I, a chaotic spree? Wild Cookie x33

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Tracent: 5. I lift the weave that enhances grace. Unravel mana, erase its trace.
  • Drowsy: 5. What I touch turns bare and dull. What am I, when power's null?

The Boyahda Tree (J-7)

• Kipling:
  • 1. In the tomb's dark silence, I rest alone, A forgotten message on defiant reeds. What am I, where the past has grown? Ancient Papyrus
  • 2. Dark and smooth, caressed by air, Wind and light weave through its flare. What am I, glowing everywhere? Smooth Velvet
  • 3. Crafted with care, too strong to break, Its shine endures, no rust to wake. What am I, made flawed for sciences' sake? Silver Obi +1
  • 4: Woven from Crystal, yet soft to touch, I breathe with life, through stone is such. What am I, where rock and fabric clutch? Raxa

• Ah Puch:
  • 1. From flames reborn, I rise and fly, A fiery plume that sparks the sky. What am I, as ashes lie? Phoenix Feather
  • 2. Soft and warm, I line the floor, A cozy nest for feathers to adore. What am I, where clucklings roar? Chocobo Bedding
  • 3. Woven by a ghost, in moon's pale light, I drift unseen, through endless night. What am I, a fabric of fright? Luminicloth [1]
  • 4. Three dark feathers, soft and light, From wings that vanish in the night. What am I, with shadows in flight? Black Chocobo Feather x3

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Kipling: 5. A symbol of power, on fingers worn. With ancient grace it's softly sworn.
  • Ah Puch: 5. It holds a realm in gleam. What am I, fit for the queen's dream?

Yhoator Jungle (H-8)

• Kore:
  • 1. Amid the canyon's dusty sprawl, I stand alone, silent and tall. Armed with spines, who am I at all? Tahrongi Cactus [2]
  • 2. In a jug I dwell, with roots that grow, A plant with life, but not for show. Who am I, where the green winds blow? Rich Humus
  • 3. From moss-clad roots of ages old, I rise in wood, both rich and bold. What am I, from a tree untold? Wisteria Lumber [3]
  • 4. In my grip, the storm is sealed, Electric power, fate revealed. What am I, with skies to wield? Thunder Staff

• Tiberon:
  • 1. From a labyrinth beast, I'm won in strife, A wooden prize from a horned one's life. Carved from conflict and toil, what am I? Spruce Lumber [4]
  • 2. Beneath the stars where the sea winds sigh, Our hidden ranks are bound by tie. By invite-only-what am I? Tenshodo Invite
  • 3. With one switch wing, I seal your fate, A journey ends at my home's gate. What am I, both tool and state? Warp Cudgel (number of charges left does not matter)
  • 4. I'm a throne of quiet, a resting place, Where burdens vanish without a trace. In a private space, what am I? Commode

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Kore: 5. Once thought found, then slipped away. Through countless nights and many days.
  • Tiberon: 5. Once thought found, then slipped away. Through countless nights and many days.

Throne Room

• Frank:
  • 1. From a beast that roams the crag's vast site, I coat the wool, soft and bright. What am l, born from lumbering might? Lanolin [5]
  • 2. I walk through flame and chill of ice, Neither grand nor poor, a humble price. What am l, from a kingdom's slice? San d'Orian Boots
  • 3. With claws of strength and skill so bright, I'm crafted too well, a fearsome sight. What am I, from tiger's might? Feral Gloves
  • 4. Too strong, too fast, I was built too well, Overengineered, where soft leather shoes should dwell. What am I, spoiled before my spell? Cuir Highboots +1

• Hookstar:
  • 1. On an icy isle where giants stride, A tower stands where cold winds collide. Attack plans written on leather, far and wide. Ram Leather Missive [6]
  • 2. Boots of great speed, I dash with grace, I blur through the land, a swift embrace. What am l, in the race's chase? Powder Boots (number of charges left does not matter)
  • 3. Where sirens blare and waters churn, A golden mask, for secrets to burn. What am l, in depths where treasures turn? Moblin Mask
  • 4. Tough as stone, yet soft to the touch, From coastal beasts with skin so much, What am l, exceptional and such? High-Quality Bugard Skin

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC. But for some reason, it's been confirmed that both NPCs provide the same riddle.
  • Frank: 5. I'm written down, to gauge your mind, The key to truths, some hard to find.
  • Hookstar: 5. I'm written down, to gauge your mind, The key to truths, some hard to find.

Korroloka Tunnel, Map 2 (I-10)

• Kanryu:
  • 1. A soft white sphere, so gentle and light, found where silence reigns, in a void bright. What am I, in an empty sight? White Memosphere [7]
  • 2. In desert heat, I hide and wait, my sting is deadly, a cruel fate. What am I, from Scorpion's state? Desert Venom
  • 3. I rage in fire, I flow in water, I chill in ice, and echo in thunder. What am I, with stone, wind, light and dark to ponder? Photoanima [8]
  • 4. Sharp as a whisper, hidden in green, I sting with a touch, yet go unseen. What am I, in desert's keen? Cactuar Needle

• Tangent:
  • 1. I write with mana, inked in despair, my words twist fate, with darkened air. What am I, from a demon's lair? Demon Pen
  • 2. From earth I crawled, and leaps I took, But shrimp and lizard, I could not look. What am I, in a worms mistake? Frog Lure
  • 3. I mend the cracks, I seal the leak, With just one coat, my power's unique. What am I, a fix so sleek? Sieglinde Putty [9]
  • 4. I shimmer and flow, with a radiant glow, A liquid of light, where purity grows. What am I, where brilliance will show? Hallowed Water

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Kanryu: 5. I halt your steps and blur your mind. A moment lost, as time unwinds.
  • Tangent: 5. I strike with force, then leave you still. What am I, with sudden chill?

Ru'Aun Gardens (H-12) (northeast corner)

Hugin is located on the northeast part of the Hall of the Gods island (H-12). He is fishing off the ledge. If you're on the big island, use one of the purple pads at the south of G-11 or I-11 to teleport to the Hall of the Gods island.

• Hugin:
  • 1. I swim with weight that's hard to bear, A ring inside, I wander where. What am I, with treasures to share? Fat Greedie (ex fish in Selbina)
  • 2. In waters deep, where shadows play, I glide with silver, far from the bay. What am I, from the west of town, in disarray? Silver Shark
  • 3. I dwell where desert sands may bake, In waters cool, my path I make. What am I, in an oasis lake? Giant Donko
  • 4. In waters far and wide, I swim with ease, Caught by hands still learning, please. What am I, caught by apprentices with ease? Bluetail
  • 5. I dwell where deep waters swirl and sway, with armor blue, I hide away. What am I, in the tunnel's fray? Cave Cherax
  • 6. Inside the belly, I twist and hide, In a pirate's feast, I silently bide. What am I, where zombies collide? Drill Calamary
  • 7. I swim upstream, with silver gleam, in elven waters, pure and serene. What am I, with a river's dream? Cheval Salmon
  • 8. I swim in water, where goblins toil, in a quarry deep, where earth does boil. What am I, with shell so royal? Armored Pisces

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle.
  • Hugin: 9. Now in the dark, I'm left behind, A trace of wood, long lost to time.

Beaucedine Glacier (F-7) (behind Nue tower)

• Annona:
  • 1. I grow where the sea meets the stone, In tunnels near the shore I'm known. What am I, where a dragon roams? Shoalweed [10]
  • 2. From northern lands, I grow with might, My essence fuels the suits' light. What am I, that gives life to arcane sight? Bruised Starfruit [11]
  • 3. From coastal winds and salty air, I've drifted near, with bark laid bare. What am l, three trees, to spare? Elm Log
  • 4. I reign in swarms, with wings that hum, My army's march, the heavens become. What am I, where pestilence has come? King Locust [12]
  • 5. In fields where colors burn so bright, Six blades of red reach for the light. What am I, in the morning's sight? Red Moko Grass x6
  • 6. I hide in reefs where waters glow, With a tangy taste in the tropical flow. What am l, in shells below? Jacknife
  • 7. Found in waters warm and bright, Now trapped within, a shell of might. What am l, in a bucket's sight? Tropical Clam
  • 8. In golden fields, I'm known to bloom, My yellow hue makes fabrics loom. What am I, for colors to plume? Dyer's Woad

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle.
  • Annona: 9. In quiet moments, I'm in your hand. A guide to pass, at your command.

Oldton Movalpolos (K-10)

• Beasty:
  • 1. Worn by one with strength untold, A royal orc, his visage bold. What am l, Of golden hue, fit for a king to rule? Gold Orcmask [13]
  • 2. By creek's edge, where whispers sing, A tear from maidens, a fragile thing. What am I, where miners tread. yet myths still cling? Siren's Tear [14]
  • 3. Worn with battles, dusted with toil, My fingers have felt the legionnaire's spoil. What am I, showing strength, but with scars from battle's soil? Bastokan Mittens
  • 4. I sparkle bright, yet not with gold, I sharpen the world, in sights so bold. What am l, a ring that helps you see beyond the fold? Vision Ring (number of charges left does not matter)

• Flam:
  • 1. I watch the sky and change with the breeze, Reflecting storms or days of ease. What am I, a gem that shifts with the weather's tease? Carbuncle's Ruby
  • 2. With green I shimmer, a shield in light, A yellow gem that guards from might. What am I repelling earth and thunder's fight? Sphene Earring
  • 3. I trumpet sound without a voice, With bone and brass, I make my choice. What am I, an instrument of music and rejoice? Cornette
  • 4. I flash with force, but no true blade, A battery's charge, my strength is made. What am I, in duels displayed? Spark Degen

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Beasty: 5. I look the part, but not quite right, A false reflection in dimmed light.
  • Flam: 5. I look the part, but not quite right, A false reflection in dimmed light.

Ifrit's Cauldron, Map 8 (F-9) (near Ash Dragon spawn)

• Siknoz:
  • 1. In brine I rest, but not to eat, A solid gem, with tangy beat. What am I, sour and neat? Smooth Stone
  • 2. Three together, strong and bright, Forged for digging, day or night. What am I, with handles tight? Pickaxe x3
  • 3. Three handfuls bright, with a stench so bold, I burn with heat, yet never grow cold. What am I, in earth's depths told? Sulfur x3
  • 4. Twelve I lay, from a bird once bright, Picked clean and scattered, hidden from sight. What am I, found deep in a chasm's might? Chicken Bone x12
  • 5. Worn through dust and darkened stone, A cloth that guards, when labor's grown. What am I, where ore is shown? Field Tunica
  • 6. Hidden in sand, I wait with might, My jaws strike fast, in the silent night. What am I, with a deadly bite? Antlion Jaw [15]
  • 7. Hardened in the desert's glare, I shield the sting that waits with care. What am I, with venom to spare? High-Quality Scorpion Shell [16]
  • 8. Hidden in layers, old and slow, I gleam with blue from the earth below. What am I, from the tortoise's glow? Adaman Ore

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle.
  • Siknoz: 9. With teeth that turn in shadows sway, What am I, the secrets' way?

Attohwa Chasm (G-7) (opposite ends of the chasm)

• Beirabear:
  • 1. We gather as friends, our name untold, Bound by a purpose, both quiet and bold. What are we, where stories unfold? New Linkshell
  • 2. Crafted from horn, strong and true, A symbol of strength in each curve and hue. What am I, from an archer's view? Horn Ring
  • 3. I fit every lock, yet have no shape, Unlocking doors with a single scrape. What am I, the key to escape? Skeleton Key
  • 4. Born beneath the waves, in waters clear, A blood red hue, yet merchants sneer. What am I, unwanted, still held dear? Oxblood

• Ariseis:
  • 1. High above, where giants keep, A key awaits, through stairs you creep. What am I, for a tower's steep? Delkfutt Key
  • 2. Chilled by frost, I lie in the cold, A bone once strong, now stiff and old. What am I, with stories untold? Cold Bone
  • 3. A simple necklace, made of bone, Unimpressive, yet worn alone. What am I, where value's thrown? Fang Necklace
  • 4. Pried out a shell from the ocean's deep, I glimmer dark, where secrets sleep. What am I, from waters that keep? Black Pearl

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Beirabear: 5. I'm born from gusts that sweep the skies, A glow of strength, where power lies.
  • Ariseis: 5. On a great beast's back I once did rest, What am I, from winds so blessed?

The Garden of Ru'Hmet, Map 4 (J-12) (Highest level of the Galka tower)

The Galka tower is the South East tower.

• Damarus:
  • 1. Beneath the earth, I lie and wait, In vibrant red, clay sealed by fate. What am I, uncovered at the gate? Red Jar
  • 2. I curl into a ball when fear draws near, With many tiny legs, I disappear. What am I, so round and dear? Shell Bug
  • 3. From branch to earth, I start anew, A cutting planted, through soil I grew. What am I, with roots that strew? Tree Saplings
  • 4. I sprang from gears and winding might, A vessel formed in strange twilight. What am I, where blooms take flight? Arcane Flowerpot
  • 5. Crafted from wood, sturdy and bright, I bear the weight Of growth's delight. What am I, where plants gain height? Maple Table
  • 6. I'm small and sticky, shaped just right, A base for rolls, with flavors light. What am I, served up each night? Tarutaru Rice
  • 7. I grow in shade, beneath the moss, Packed with power, yet small and soft. What am I, to health a cross? Reishi Mushroom
  • 8. I once shone with a radiant glow, Now I lie, with no light to show. What am I, with power low? Faded Crystal

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle.
  • Damarus: 9. ▽ I'm made to pass, though I deceive, What am I, that most believe? Frank's Stick is dropped by NM Frank in Crawler's Nest.

Southern San d'Oria (G-7)

• Violet:
  • 1. Forged in metal, with strength untold, A shell that guards the secrets old. Silent as a mute, I unlock the door, slow and bold. Quadav Charm
  • 2. Once a base of strength, now more refined, With heat and skill, my form's aligned. What am I, iron's stronger kind? Steel Ingot
  • 3. In a shaft where darkness thrives, Three metals merge, where heat survives. Zinc, copper, and a darkened might, What am l, forged in the depths of night? Paktong Ingot
  • 4. Held close by leather, at waist I stay, A pouch of stones to brighten the day. What am I , carried in a sturdy display? Pellet Belt

• Abdiah:
  • 1. From an ancient forge where shadows dwell, I gleam with power, a secret to tell. What am l, forged deep where time cannot swell? Magicked Steel [17]
  • 2. In an ancient tower, I stand confined, Eight sharp edges trap my mind-what am l, caught in time's grind? Eight of Swords (Card) [18]
  • 3. Forged in darkness, tough as night, I mine the depths with shining might. What am l, cutting through stone's cold bite? Darksteel Pick
  • 4. Earned through battles, swift and bold, Forged in a land where blue flags roll. A dagger from victory's hold? Decurion's Dagger (requires Bastok in 2nd place)

• After completing all 8 riddles, you will receive one more riddle from each NPC.
  • Violet: 5. ◯ I open paths where few would tread. Through murky waters where light has fled. Test Answers
  • Abdiah: 5. Here I guess you can have this... It's imbued with some very special... 'Magic'

What's next?

• Wear the Tinfoil Hat and talk to Aerec (Anniversary 2024), Lower Jeuno (J-8) (Tenshodo H.Q.). Trade him the following items:
  • Frank's Stick
  • Test Answers

Please report your findings in the Horizon Discord Anniversary Quest #2 thread. Thank you.