Heavensturn and the Usagi Kabuto (12/27/2010)

With the festive spirit of the Starlight
Celebration still lingering in the air, the nations of Eorzea have
already set about making ready for the next grand holiday—Heavensturn.

Heavensturn is a celebration that marks the
passing of the twelve moons in the night sky, and with them, the vigil
of each of the Twelve over the realm. It is on this sacred day that one
among the gods wins celestial favor, and whose aspect thus exerts the
greatest influence over the fate of Eorzea throughout the coming year.
Clergymen, soothsayers, shamans, and others versed in such matters
foretell that with this turning, the time of Halone, the Fury, will
come.

Yet despite this annual significance, a
strange and powerful gift, newly come to Eorzea from a faraway land, has
begun to divert the attention and admiration of people across the
realm, both smallfolk and adventurer alike. Said to be a principle
element in the celebration of Heavensturn in the Far East, it is a
mighty helm masterfully spellforged in the likeness of a rabbit.
Adorable to some, atrocious to others, and appealing to adventurers for
its attractive attributes, this rare, leporine headpiece may prove
attainable by those with festive proclivities.

Articles and machines of war seen throughout
the land with unprecedented frequency... Halone, the Fury, goddess of
strife and struggle, poised to impose her will on the world of man...

What fate lies in store for Eorzea in the coming year...?
Dates & Times


Approx. 7:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31st, 2010 to approx. 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2011 (PST)


Obtaining Festive Items


During the dates and times listed above, celebratory bells will be
placed throughout each of the three nations. By approaching and
interacting with these bells, players can obtain random festive items
(see below).




Heavensturn Bells




Limsa Lominsa


Gridania

Ul'dah





Festive Items



Fish Stock

Raw Urushi

Usagi Kabuto






* A festive item will be made available once
every eight hours. A maximum of six items will be stored for a player.
All stored items are obtained upon interacting with a Heavensturn bell.





Festive Synthesis Items



Using the proper materials, players may synthesize any of a number of Heavensturn-related items as part of the celebration.

Item		Requirements	Materials
	Black Usagi Kabuto	Armorcraft, Rank 11-20	Usagi Kabuto, Kabuto Mask, Blue Odoshi Cord, Black Urushi × 2
	Silver Usagi Kabuto	Goldsmithing, Rank 11-20	Usagi Kabuto, Kabuto Mask, Black Odoshi Cord, Silver Leaf × 2
Zoni		Cooking, Rank 1-10	Coerthas Carrot, Table Salt, Mineral Water, Alpine Parsnip, Malm Kelp, Chicken Breast, Sticky Rice, Fish Stock

Material Recipes

Item	Requirements	Materials
Kabuto Mask	Armorcraft, Rank 21-30	Iron Square, Darksilver Square
Blue Odoshi Cord	Clothcraft, Rank 11-20	Cotton Yarn × 4, Woad-blue Canvas Dye
Black Odoshi Cord	Clothcraft, Rank 11-20	Cotton Yarn × 4, Raven-black Velveteen Dye
Black Urushi	Alchemy, Rank 21-30	Raw Urushi × 4, Iron Ore, Honey
Silver Leaf	Goldsmithing, Rank 21-30	Silver Nugget × 3