Hallowe'en is Upon Us

October brings with it a change in the air. Ambrose and his Faculty have brought the ancient tradition of Hallowe'en with them to the Spiral again this year.

October marks both an ending and a beginning in an eternal cycle, which is something we understand here at the School of Death. Death's power comes from the removing of order from the universe at large. Withdrawing the power of order and allowing chaos to return instills Necromancers to bend magic to their will.

Jack Hallow in the Ravenwood Commons has special quests for young Wizards and there's a new tower in Ravenwood that he will ask you to explore. Spooky Bob has returned to the Ravenwood Shopping District with all sorts of Hallowe'en items for you to purchase. Please note if you completed these quests during the last Hallowe'en event, you will not be offered these quests again, but you can still enter the tower in Ravenwood.
~Dworgyn

  Announcing Mounts for you to Ride!
The next major new content being developed for Wizard101 is a series of Wizard Mounts that provide a fun, fast, and stylish way of getting around. Many different types of Wizard Mounts will be available with more to come in the future. Initially, four will be introduced: Brooms, Horses, Cats, and Dragons!

Wizard Mounts may be rented for a day or a week. They may also be purchased permanently. The one and seven day rental gives Wizards a chance to try out the mount and decide which one they want to own permanently. One day rentals add a moderate movement speed increase. Seven day rentals and permanent purchases add a major movement speed increase.

One day rentals may be purchased with in-game gold. Seven day rentals and permanent Wizard Mounts may be purchased with in-game gold or Crowns. All mounts may be purchased at the Crown shop (player user interface that will be available in October) or Zeke.

Wizard Mounts are expected to launch in mid-October 2009.

Wizard Mounts Fast Facts:
• Four types at release: Brooms, Horses, Cats, and Dragons!
• Available in a variety of appearances that favor male and female styles.
• May be rented for 1-day or 7-days, or purchased permanently.
• 1-day rentals give a moderate movement speed increase; 7-day and permanent purchases give major movement speed increase.
• May be purchased for in-game gold and Crowns from the new, upcoming Crown shop or Zeke.
• Available in mid-October.