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The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming
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The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming
Event Information
Type
Update added
Event Period
December 18, 2020 - December 28, 2020
Re-runs
Nov 26, 2021 - Dec 6, 2021
The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming is a siege event that was first held on December 18, 2020.
Quests
Quest 1: Finicky Fashionista
"Always"?! Oh my goodness, just how many times have I worn this outfit?! I can't show up to a MANEHATTAN party in a tired old ensemble! I'm going to make some last-minute alterations!
Finicky Fashionista
Required Level: 8
- Send Rarity to quadruple-check her Hearth's Warming Eve look.
- Time:3 minutes
- Skip: 1
Rewards
- 2
, 30 
and 10 tokens
Oh, Rarity... You gotta admire a pony so dedicated to looking wonderful -- I just wish it didn't take such a toll on, well, her own self!
Quest 2: Trixie's New Trick, See?
... But I suppose helping out a friend is it's own reward! Now, I'll need a spot to perform the spell safely... With my overcharged magic, there's a SPLIT chance something will go awry. "SLIGHT", I said!
Trixie's New Trick, See?
Required Level: 8
- Send Trixie Lulamoon to find an optimal spellcasting spot.
- Time:5 minutes
- Skip: 1
Rewards
- 3 , 40 and 20 tokens
I guess this'll mean me and Rarity will be able to make all our plans on time, but... can we really trust Trixie? (Don't tell her I said that!)
Stages
Stage 1
For how to play Siege events see here.
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6
Stage 7
Community
| The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming Community Prizes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1–100th place | 100th–500th place | 500th–1000th place |
 Old Wizard |
Manehattan Emergency Services (décor) | 20 
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| The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming Community Helpers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pony | Multiplier | Cooldown | Expected Score |
| 1x | 2 hours | 200 | |
| 1x | 2 hours | 200 | |
| 2x | 3 hours | 400 | |
| 2x | 3 hours | 400 | |
| 4x | 5 hours | 800 | |
| 4x | 5 hours | 800 | |
| 7x | 8 hours | 1400 | |
Outfits
| The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming Costumes | |||
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| Babysitter Trixie | |||
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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Story
Introduction
Oh, I DO hope we make it to Manehattan in time... I hear Chiffon Ruffles will be making an appearance at this holiday fête, and she ALWAYS shows off some delightfully fresh new look!
I'm so nervous I can barely sit still! And leaving the Royal Hearth's Warming Gala in Canterlot in such a hurry was far from the ideal impression I'd hoped to make...
...but there are just SO many plans I want to honor tonight! *sigh* ... Thank you for accompanying me, Spike. A friend at my side calms my nerves... and your new suit is très chic indeed!
Aww, Rarity, there's no need to be nervous! I've ALWAYS thought that dress looked super-nice on you--
"Always"?! Oh my goodness, just how many times have I worn this outfit?! I can't show up to a MANEHATTAN party in a tired old ensemble! W-wait here; I'm going to make some last-minute alterations!"
After 1st Stage
You look great, Rarity! But, uh, did you hear the train conductor's announcement? All the snow's caused some delays...
No!!! Oh, I wish I could simply teleport to the party! I should have brushed up on transportation spells... but those are difficult on short notice, even for very skilled unicorns--
Did somepony say "THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE"?! No...? Fine, did somepony say "very skilled unicorns," then?
Er... I-I did. But what in the world are you doing here, Trixie? And were you waiting this whole time for me to say something so oddly specific...?
NEVER MIND THAT! I was simply on my way to a holiday show in Madisoats Square Garden, when I overheard your conundrum. You're in luck, Rarity! You should thank me! Profusely!
I used Centaur magic to borrow a TAD of Princess Luna's power -- with her permission, of course. And now my teleportation magic is overflowing! I WAS going to debut it at my show...
... But I suppose helping out a friend is its own reward! Now, I'll need a spot to perform the spell safely... With my overcharged magic, there's a SLIGHT chance something will go awry. "SLIGHT," I said!
Let's see... I need somewhere quiet, where we won't be disturbed by other passengers -- somewhere I can truly focus on my transportation spell!
Umm, what about the baggage car? There shouldn't be anypony hanging around there, right?
You're the perfect magician's assistant, Spike! I suppose we'll have to talk our way past a few train security ponies to get there, but I'm SURE we can manage that! Probably.
After 2nd Stage
Ha-HA! It worked! And we're only a few blocks from your Manehattan fashion fête! Truly I am the greatest magician in all the-- Uh... Um... R-Rarity...?
Wh-what? Why are you both staring at me? Did the teleportation spell smudge my eyeliner? I-is my dress wrinkled?
N-N-N-NIGHTMARE RARITY!!!
Huh?! N-no, Spike! It's still me! Oh my... Did Trixie's spell REALLY have such a... er... dramatic effect on my appearance? And more importantly... can I show up to the party like this?!
MORE importantly, Spike's yelling seems to have alerted the Manehattan Police -- and if they think Nightmare Rarity is on the loose, they'll lock you up! EVERYPONY, RUN!!!
Um, Rarity? Wh-where are we going? This doesn't exactly look like the highway out of Manehattan!
ACK! I'm SO sorry, I just instinctively ran toward my party! Ahahaha... ha... I-I'm sure they'll all understand if I just explain myself properly after making my grand entrance!
Rarity... as your friend, can I just say THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA--
Hey, you! Incredibly sinister looking unicorn! You'd better leave all these fancy artists alone, or I'm gonna have to put the holiday smackdown on you and your friends!
Argh! You two go on ahead while I distract the soirée security... and try to think of a spell-reversal... AND decide on just HOW MUCH you owe me, Rarity!!!
After 3rd Stage
Ah! I'm back to normal... Trixie's done it! Oh, I could just kiss her cheeks... as soon as I've made my introductory rounds, of course! Now, where IS that elusive Chiffon Ruffles...?
My goodness, who is that gothic-chic fashionista who has graced us with her presence?!
So dangerous! So DARING! I hardly know whether to run screaming, or faint dead away! I think I'll do both, somehow!
U-um... c-c-could any of you point me back to Ponyville? Specifically my hiding spot under the bed?
Ohh, no... I didn't REVERSE the spell, I just teleported Fluttershy here -- AND Nightmare-ified her! I'd be VERY impressed with myself if I weren't COMPLETELY PANICKING!
Now, darling, I know the party has collapsed into chaos, but would you please wait until I've completed ONE decent conversation with Chiffon Ruffles before you get us out of here?
After 4th Stage
Phew! Trixie's spell landed us safely back at the Canterlot Castle holiday party... I wonder if we still have time before the fireworks start?
Never mind THAT, Spike! I was SO CLOSE to making an unforgettable impression on Chiffon Ruffles! Did you SEE her candy cane-inspired ensemble? Oh, Trixie, you MUST take us back--!
NO WAY! You've gotten me into enough trouble tonight, Rarity... And it's usually the other way around -- so frankly, I'm shocked!
Now: Let me concentrate so I can counteract this spell before Fluttershy gets into trouble! Maybe I should find Princess Luna -- it's HER magic originally, after all--
Heyyy pals! Riddle me this: WHY do I look so COOL, and can I possibly look like this forever? Just, y'know, WITHOUT all the angry castle guards chasing me around with spears?
Augh!!! This magic is WAY too unstable! Spike, Rarity -- help me track down Princess Luna so we can FIX all this! She's gotta be at this party somewhere...
After 5th Stage
Th-this is it, I believe -- Princess Luna's quarters! Given the sheer breadth of her security detail, she MUST be inside...
Please! You guys gotta let us in -- we need to talk to Princess Luna right away!
No can do -- especially not with an unsavory character trying to gain access to Princess Luna's inner sanctum. We will protect Her Highness from the likes of you!
"Unsavory"? Well, I never! Princess Luna is directly acquainted with us, and--
Um... I think the guard meant me. Sorry, guys -- I thought Luna could help me out after I transformed, but I don't think anypony's gonna lend me a hoof while I look like this!
Well if the Great and Powerful Trixie has anything to say about it, they'll HAVE to!
After 6th Stage
What's all the commotion out here? I'm very busy dealing with an avalanche situation on the railroad tracks in Poirot Pass, you know-- Huh...? Why does Rainbow Dash look like that?
Princess! I must return my borrowed magic to you posthaste! It seems to have an... erm... unintended effect on other ponies. Perhaps I should study more before using Centaur magic again...
Very well! But after that, I really must get back to handling this accident. Some snow creatures must have been playing too rough, and nearly buried a train en route to Ponyville...
*sigh* ... Spike, Trixie, everypony... I'm SO sorry. If it weren't for my stubborn insistence on getting to that party and making an impression, none of this would have happened...
Hmm... Rarity, how about we go with Luna to help with the rescue effort? That way, we could all spend time together -- and besides, doing good deeds is what the holiday's all about!
Oh, Spike... That's a wonderful idea! Princess Luna, will you kindly take us with you to Poirot Pass? For the rest of the night, I promise to use my magic for generosity ONLY!
After 7th Stage
Wonderful job, everypony! Especially you, Twilight and Applejack... Are you two sure you want to be un-Nightmare'd? You both look rather dashing like that!
Heh! As strong as I feel, I should probably go back to bein' regular ol' Applejack soon as we're done here -- or I think I'd frighten the kerchief right offa Granny!
Same here, Luna. Somehow, I don't think my students would sit still for their lessons if their friendship professor showed up like this!
See, Rarity? Everything turned out pretty sweet tonight... so don't look so glum, okay? The Ponyville fireworks are starting, and you can see 'em super well even over the mountains!
Oh, Spike... I know you wanted to see them up close. My holiday wish is for you to find it in your heart to forgive me... I promise I'll make the rest of tonight as wonderful as I can!
Already done, Rarity. With friends like these to share 'em with, the fireworks look even prettier!
Ending
Kya-CHOO! Ugh... As nice and emotionally poignant as tonight's rescue effort was, I do wish it hadn't given me the sniffles -- I've got WORK to do!
I have to continue studying the intricacies of Centaur magic. I clearly have a lot to learn before I'm good enough to NOT have all my spells misfire.
My research continues -- and next time, I'll make sure my magical skills are good enough to sell out arenas! Ha HA!