Red Envelope
Each year, as the moon turns and lanterns are lit across Azeroth, travelers gather in Moonglade to honor the past and welcome the year ahead. The Lunar Festival is a time of remembrance, joy, and shared stories, where ancient history and living community meet beneath Elune’s light.A red envelope arrives to you by mysterious means.
Red Envelope
Each year, as the moon turns and lanterns are lit across Azeroth, travelers gather in Moonglade to honor the past and welcome the year ahead. The Lunar Festival is a time of remembrance, joy, and shared stories, where ancient history and living community meet beneath Elune’s light.A red envelope arrives to you by mysterious means.
EVENT INFORMATION
5pm (WRA/PST) | February 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: Nighthaven, Moonglade (Wyrmrest Accord)
Anchors: Dhalnor-WyrmrestAccord (A), Loonieloona-WyrmrestAccord (H)
About
The Lunar Festival on Wyrmrest Accord is a long-running community roleplay event celebrating World of Warcraft’s in-game Lunar Festival. It has been hosted annually on WRA since 2016, bringing players together for remembrance, celebration, and shared roleplay beneath the moon.The event is inspired by the original Lunar Festival roleplay hosted by Acrona on Argent Dawn (EU), which has run for more than a decade. With permission, the spirit of that event was brought to US realms in 2018. While the Wyrmrest Accord Lunar Festival is its own independently organized gathering, both events share a common goal: honoring the in-game holiday and creating an inclusive, collaborative roleplay experience.Each year, the festival blends canon Warcraft themes with player creativity through ceremonies, markets, games, and social roleplay. Characters of all backgrounds, factions, and experience levels are welcome to participate.
Past Events
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026
| 5:00(pm) | Opening Ceremony |
| 5:45(pm) | Festival Market |
| 6:00(pm) | Eren'loru |
| 7:00(pm) | Firework Relay |
| 8:00(pm) | Herald of Omen Raffle |
Lunar Festival Market
The Lunar Festival Market brings together artisans, cooks, and performers from across Azeroth for a night of lively, in-character commerce and social roleplay in Nighthaven. Stalls offer festival foods, handcrafted wares, charms, trinkets, and interactive experiences, creating a bustling space to browse, trade, and mingle beneath lantern-lit boughs. Whether you’re here to shop, share stories, or simply wander the market paths, the Lunar Festival Market is the heart of the celebration.To register a stall, please contact Feyawen via Discord.Vendors who wish to set up their stall for the second night of the Lunar Festival are welcome to do so.STALL EXAMPLES
Performer (e.g. Fire-juggler, theatre crew, magic displays)
Wares (e.g. Charms, artisan crafts, toys)
Food (e.g. Beverages, alcohol, cuisine)
Interactive (e.g. Eating Contest, /roll games, fortune-telling)
| Stall # | Name | Vendor | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunray Preserves | Calystraea Brightleaf | Wares | A selection of sweet and savoury preserves made with the finest produce, including seasonal specials. |
| 2 | Marcott’s Magical Marks | Maevene Marcott | Performer | An arcane artist of the Kirin Tor brings enchanted quills to life, sketching magical portraits of festival-goers before their very eyes. |
| 3 | Witch Upon A Star | Mavvi Solarvale | Interactive | Fortunes for the Lunar New Year! Other shop offerings will be paired back to allow as many guests as possible to get their fortune read. Handing out a Lucky Charm with each fortune! |
| 4 | Mom, Please Stop Hoarding Things | Carmen Cryptstalker | Wares | An eccentric undead member of the Cenarion Circle is giving away trinkets, oddities, and relics that are of Kaldorei origin, or that involved them. |
| 5 | Crying Stars | Tiralune | Performer | Ever wanted to be a star floating around the sky? Ever wanted to glitter bomb an entire courtyard? Here is your chance! Come shine bright and make others cough sparkles for a week. |
| 6 | Wildstrife's Dumplings | Matothryn Wildstrife | Food | Festival-goers to test their grit and appetite in a lively dumpling-eating contest, featuring hearty hand-made fare, friendly competition, and plenty of bragging rights for those who can keep up... and down. |
| 7 | Argent Accoutrements | The Argent Vanguard | Food | Unique Lunar Festival menu items with Northrend-sourced flavors and ingredients. |
| 8 | Rising Moon Bakery | Lorika Moonwing, Eluvia Riverbrume, Lady Lánhua | Food | A bakery specializing in kaldorei-pandaren fusion cuisine, including traditional dishes from both cultures. |
| 9 | Shalla'lune Blades | Osonia Blackspyre | Wares | Weapons designed in the traditional Kaldorei stylizations along with weapon wares. |
| 10 | [INFO PENDING] | Vendor | Wares | TBD |
| 11 | Duneveil Photography | Dhalnor Duneveil | Interactive | Festival photobooth, only open from 6pm-7pm! |
| 12 | Fortunes by Firelight | Al'ara Whitewood | Interactive | Feel the Goddess' motherly warmth as one of Her priestesses reads your fortune through ancient kaldorei pyromancy. Herb bundles and handmade trinkets are included with each reading! |
Wildstrife's Dumplings
You’ll smell Wildstrife’s Dumplings before you see it. Heavy steam, rich meat, and the unmistakable scent of something that probably had teeth not long ago. Matothryn Wildstrife, kaldorei huntsman and unapologetic carnivore, has hauled his cookpot into Nighthaven to serve dumplings stuffed full of wild game, bold seasoning, and questionable mercy for weaker stomachs.This is not delicate festival fare. These dumplings are meaty, filling, and made to be eaten with intent.DUMPLING EATING CHALLENGE
Throughout the festival, Matothryn will call challengers forward for dumpling-eating contests. There are no tricks, no fancy rules, and no pacing yourself. You eat until you can’t, and whoever lasts the longest wins.Spectators are encouraged.
HOW IT WORKS
Contestants line up when a round is announced.
Every round, all contestants begin with 5/5 constitution (CON) and /roll 20
CON goes down based on your roll:
15–20: You’re fine, no CON lost
8–14: It’s getting tough, –1 CON
1–7: Too much dumpling, –2 CON
You may drink your water once per contest for +1 CON
Last person standing receives a title, bragging rights, and a mushan dumpling stack.
WHAT'S BEING SERVED
| Dumplings | Mooncakes |
|---|---|
| Wild Duck Dumplings | Smoked Boar Mooncake |
| Mushan Dumplings | Venison & Berry Mooncake |
| Bear Tartare Dumplings | Mystery Meat Mooncake |
| Spiced Crab Dumplings | River Crocolisk Mooncake |
Duneveil Photography
Need a clean screenshot, a couple’s photo, or a full group shot that doesn’t look like everyone got startled mid-emote? Duneveil Photography will be set up during the festival as a casual, drop-in photobooth for anyone who wants a nice memory from the night.The booth is ideal for solo portraits, couple photos, and guild/group screenshots, with a simple flow so people can rotate in without waiting forever.Friday Open Hours: 6pm-7pm WRA ST/PSTHOW IT WORKS
Stop by during open hours, let the photographer know what kind of shot you want (solo, couple, group), and we’ll help line you up with quick positioning suggestions if needed. If there’s a line, we’ll keep things moving so everyone gets a turn.Bring your best festival look, your favorite lantern or kite, and whoever you want in the frame.
YOU CAN REQUEST
Transmog vendor
Serious or funny photo themes
Posing guidance
Moonwell Background
Lunar Festival Banner Background
Marcott’s Magical Marks
Thaumaturge Maevene Marcott has returned to the Lunar Festival with ink, enchantment, and a steady hand. As part of her ongoing fundraising efforts for the Kirin Tor, Maevene offers festival-goers a rare chance to have their likeness captured by magic itself.At her stall, enchanted quills, pencils, and brushes move of their own accord, sketching portraits that shimmer briefly with arcane light before settling onto the page, yours to keep.HOW IT WORKS
Arcane Headshot Portrait: 20,000g
Add a Friend: +15,000g
Each sketch takes approximately 10-15 minutes per character.Drawings are primarily based on your in-game model. Please let Maevene know in advance if your character has important features not visible in-game. Finished sketches may be shared on social media with appropriate credit (see artist contacts below).Portraits will be posted in the Festival Discord once complete. Tips are welcome, but never required.
FIND THE ARTIST
Bluesky: shazzah98.bsky.social
Commissions: ko-fi.com/shazzah
Eren'Loru
Eren'loru is Darnassian for metalcrafting, a quiet art of patience, heat, and memory. As the kaldorei change, and as pieces of their culture slip into legend, Eren'loru remains one way to preserve what endures: skill passed hand to hand, story set into metal, and tradition made practical.For this Lunar Festival, Osonia offers a traditional workshop where festival-goers will forge incense holders inspired by the Wild Gods and the moon’s light. Each participant will receive a brief introduction to the featured metal of the day and what it has meant to the kaldorei across the ages.Friday 6pm (WRA ST): Elune-themed incense holder (Elunite-crafted)
Saturday 5:15pm (WRA ST): Malorne-themed incense holder (Moonsilver-crafted)
HOW IT WORKS
The workshop uses TRP3: Extended items for the intro and “cutscene” moments (shared in raid for anyone without TRP3E).
Osonia will guide the group through choosing a mold and “working” the piece step-by-step.
Everyone keeps their finished incense holder in-character.
CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
| Elune Incense Holder | Malorne Incense Holder |
|---|---|
| Moonstone | Amethyst |
| Purple Quartz | Green Labradorite |
| Blue Labradorite | Nightseye |
Firework Relay
The Firework Relay is a team foot race celebrating coordination, timing, and a bit of chaos. Teams race on foot across the large curved bridge in Nighthaven, taking turns running a short route and launching fireworks from designated points along the way.HOW TO PLAY
Teams of 3-4 players, all on foot
Each runner carries festival fireworks (team colored)
Runners toss fireworks into launchers on their route
After finishing, runners tag the next teammate
SCORING & RULES
+1 point for each successful launch
–1 point for missed or skipped launches
No mounts or movement abilities
Highest total score wins title and prize
Herald of Omen Raffle
Throughout the Lunar Festival, the Heralds of Omen will walk among the crowd — figures clad in red, wearing white wolf masks, and quietly reminding all of the ancient danger that stirs beneath the moon. These heralds represent Omen, whose return is said to be held at bay through vigilance and offering.Festival-goers may make in-game gold donations to a Herald to help ward against Omen’s return. In exchange, the Herald will grant a Card of Omens, which serves as a raffle ticket for the event.HOW IT WORKS
Donate in-game gold to a Herald of Omen
Receive a Card of Omens in return
Cards may reveal different qualities when opened
[Epic] quality cards can be exchanged for special in-game prizes, including décor items and mounts
🎨 Special Reward:
The first attendee to receive an Epic quality Card of Omens will win a watercolor waist-up art commission of their character by JrPorpora.
SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026
| 5:00(pm) | Moonwell Blessings |
| 5:15(pm) | Eren'loru |
| 6:00(pm) | Moonward Melee |
| 6:45(pm) | Moonball Tournament |
| 7:30(pm) | Lantern Memorial |
| 8:15(pm) | Dragon Parade & Fireworks |
Moonwell Blessings
The Moonwell Blessings mark the opening of the second night of the Lunar Festival, giving festival-goers a chance to slow down and begin the evening with a moment of reflection beneath the moon. In Nighthaven, three moonwells are tended during this time, and each offers a different kind of blessing shaped by Elune’s light and the turning year.The ritual is guided by a trinity of caretakers, who part ways at the start to watch over each moonwell. Druids and priestesses invite visitors to step forward to whichever well draws them in. Some blessings center on remembrance, others on clarity or new beginnings, and guests are free to choose what feels right for them. Each blessing is brief, roleplayed in the moment, and open to anyone who wishes to take part.You’re welcome to receive a single blessing or visit more than one moonwell as the evening unfolds. These moments are meant to be quiet and personal, offering a natural transition from the day’s remembrance into the rest of the night’s celebration beneath the lantern-lit trees.
Moonward Melee
Moonward Melee is a fast-paced, team-based festival game inspired by the ancient battles against the Legion. Using enchanted foam weapons, players split into two sides and clash in a playful contest of control, teamwork, and positioning. Laughter, chaos, and dramatic knock-outs are all part of the fun.At the start of the event, participants will arm themselves from the Foam Sword Rack, and quickly transmog into team colors. Those wearing yellow or green represent the Legion, while those with red or blue fight for the Moonward Resistance. The objective is simple: hold the hill.HOW TO PLAY
Two teams: Legion (yellow/green) v Resistance (red/blue)
A “hill” (arena) will be announced at the start
Teams battle to control the hill using foam swords
Three bonks = you’re out
SCORING & RULES
Foam swords only!
No mounts or movement abilities
Multiple rounds may be agreed to if they run short
Winning team receives a title and prize
Moonball Tournament
The Moonball Tournament is a lively Lunar Festival elimination game where players face off inside a marked arena, hurling shimmering moonglow-coated “moonballs” at one another. Fast reactions, awareness, and a bit of luck are key as competitors try to stay on their feet while dazzling their opponents.The game is played in short rounds, with each round continuing until only one participant remains. The original iteration of this game was created by Acrona, Argent Dawn (EU).Dazzling Rod Toy is required for this eventHOW TO PLAY
Players gather inside the marked play arena
Participants use the Dazzling Rod to knock out opponents
Three hits = elimination
Eliminated Players step out of the arena
The last player standing wins the round
SCORING & RULES
No mounts or movement abilities
Winner is titled Moonball Champion and receives prize
Lantern Memorial
The Lantern Memorial is held on the second night of the Lunar Festival to honor those who stood against the Burning Legion during its many invasions of Azeroth. As night falls, people gather by the water to remember heroes, defenders, and loved ones who gave everything to protect the world during its darkest moments.Anyone who wishes to take part may acquire a Lunar Festival Star Lantern from the host and release it over Lake Elun'ara. Some lanterns are sent off with names spoken aloud, others with memories kept private. There is no expectation to speak, and no wrong way to remember. As the lanterns drift together across the water, their light reflecting beneath the moon, the moment becomes something shared before the festival slowly moves on into the rest of the evening.The memorial is open to all and is intentionally unhurried, offering a quiet pause to reflect and remember the long fight against the Legion beneath the moon overhead.
Dragon Parade & Firework Show
Firework Finale by the Runaway Theater Troupe
The Lunar Festival wraps up with the Dragon Parade and Firework Show, a lively send-off under the night sky. Everyone meets at a designated starting point, where hosts hand out pieces of a dragon costume using Reflecting Prisms. Once enough people are ready, those pieces come together to form one long, winding festival dragon.Some participants take their place as part of the dragon itself, while others walk alongside it, lanterns and kites in hand, as the parade winds through the glade and around Nighthaven. People are free to join in, drop in partway, or just follow along as the dragon passes.When the dragon finally comes to rest and the crowd gathers one last time, the festival ends with a firework show that lights up the sky, a bright, shared farewell until the Lunar Festival returns again.
World RP
Beyond scheduled activities, the Lunar Festival offers many small, informal ways to roleplay and connect at your own pace. These activities are entirely optional and can be enjoyed at any point during the festival.If you’re looking for something quieter, more personal, or unstructured, consider:
These moments are designed to be simple and flexible, requiring no rolls, hosts, or coordination. Whether you stay for hours or only a few minutes, they offer space to slow down and experience the festival in your own way.
More Information
Need a little more information before the festival starts? This page includes links to the music playlist, answers to common questions, and a suggested toys list for those planning to participate in activities or help host.HELPFUL LINKS
Q&A
Q: Is this the same Lunar Festival that runs on EU servers?
No, but it is closely related! The original Lunar Festival roleplay event is hosted on Argent Dawn (EU) by Acrona, and it is still running today. In fact, it remains the largest Lunar Festival RP event in World of Warcraft. The Wyrmrest Accord Lunar Festival was updated with permission to include activities made by Acrona in 2018 but is its own independently run event, though both celebrations share the same spirit and focus on community roleplay around the in-game holiday.Check out the original event on Argent Dawn (EU)Q: Do I need to sign up ahead of time to attend?
No sign-ups are required, unless you are a vendor. You’re welcome to simply show up and take part at your own pace.Q: Is this event open to all factions and races?
Yes. The Lunar Festival is open to characters of all factions, races, and backgrounds. Cross-faction roleplay is encouraged, and items like Elixir of Tongues are recommended to help with communication.Q: Do I need to be an experienced roleplayer to attend?
Not at all. New roleplayers are welcome, and many activities are designed to be easy to join even if you’re just observing or easing into RP.Q: Are any addons or items required?
Nothing is required. That said, Listener, Elixir of Tongues, and Inky Black Potion are recommended to improve the experience. Some games may require specific toys, which will always be listed ahead of time.Q: Do I need to bring gold to participate?
No. Gold donations are optional and only apply to specific activities like the Herald of Omen raffle. All donations go toward supporting the event and future Lunar Festivals.Q: Can I host an activity or run a vendor stall?
Yes! Community hosting and vendors are a big part of the festival. Information on hosting, vendor stalls, and suggested toys can be found on the event pages. Contact Feyawen (Discord) to learn more.Q: Is this event lore-heavy or strictly in-character?
The festival is grounded in Warcraft lore, but it’s meant to be flexible and welcoming. You’re free to engage deeply in-character or keep things light and social.Q: What if I can’t stay for the whole event?
That’s perfectly fine. All activities are designed so people can come and go throughout the evening.Q: Who organizes the Wyrmrest Accord Lunar Festival?
The event is organized by members of the Wyrmrest Accord RP community and supported by volunteer hosts, vendors, and participants who help bring it to life each year.
Festival Music
Recommended Items & Addons
None of the items listed here are required to attend the Lunar Festival. These are simply host-recommended addons, items, pets, and toys that can help enhance immersion, make activities easier to participate in, or add a little extra flair to your roleplay throughout the weekend.Bring what you have, use what you like, and don’t worry if you’re missing anything.
| ADDONS | ITEMS | PETS | TOYS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listener | Inky Black Potion | Lunar Lantern | Dazzling Rod |
| Total RP (TRP) | Elixir of Tongues | Festival Lantern | Market Tent |
| Total RP Extended | Lunar Festival Attire (Transmog) | Enchanted Lantern | Dragonscale Expedition’s Expedition Tent |
| Emote Splitter | Lunar Festival Star Lantern | Sky Lantern | Everlasting Firework |
| Emote Splitter Fix | Red Sparkler | Dragon Kite | Sparklepony XL |
| — | White Sparkler | Tuskarr Kite | Piccolo of the Flaming Fire |
| — | Half-Eaten Takeout | Chi-Ji Kite | Fae Harp |
| — | — | Yu’lon Kite | — |
Forest Spirit Offerings
At the highest point of Nighthaven rests a small shrine, often overlooked during the livelier hours of the Lunar Festival. Festival-goers are welcome to visit at any time to leave a simple offering in honor of the Forest Spirits who watch over Moonglade.Offerings may be humble and personal: a rice cake, a mooncake, a piece of food from the market, a flower, a coin, or a quiet moment of stillness. There is no formal rite, no spoken words required, and no expectation to linger longer than feels right.Some visitors pause to reflect. Others leave something behind and continue on their way. This is not a shared ceremony, but a private gesture, one made entirely on your own terms.
City Walk & Glade Hike
The Lunar Festival is as much about movement as it is about gathering. Festival-goers are encouraged to step away from the central square and take a walk, either through the winding paths of Nighthaven or out into the surrounding wilds of Moonglade.These walks might pass moonwells, lakeshores, quiet gardens, or forest paths just beyond the city’s edge. They can be taken alone or with others, lasting only a few minutes or stretching into an unhurried wander.Some walks turn into conversations. Others are simply time to breathe, observe, and let the festival settle in. There is no destination required, only the choice to move.
Kite Flying at the Hunter's Lodge
Behind the Hunter’s Lodge, the land opens into gentle hills overlooking Lake Elun’ara. During the Lunar Festival, this space becomes a natural place for kite flying, with open sky and steady winds off the water.Festival-goers are welcome to bring their kites here at any time. Some gather to help each other launch, compare designs, or trade stories. Others stand quietly, watching lantern light ripple across the lake while their kite drifts overhead.There is no schedule and no competition, just wind, open space, and whatever moments happen to follow.