There are 6 special Seasonal Variants in this dungeon!

If you recruit any Seasonal Variant Pokemon, their feral design must be somewhat similar to the reference! If you wish to deviate slightly from its design, you must post it in the #design-check channel for approval. However, once they evolve, their design is up to you!

For more on Variants, see the Potions & Variants page!

🌙 Like a regular dungeon, a Holiday Hills dungeon consists of:

• a maximum of 4 characters belonging to a team

• rewards for Poke and Candy capped at a maximum of 7 characters in art pieces (such as 4 player characters and 3 NPCs)

• requirements for art pieces including a background

• requirements for written pieces having a word count of at least 500 words

🌙 There are no level requirements in Holiday Hills, so characters of all levels are permitted!

🌙 Unlike a regular dungeon, characters do not gain levels and teams cannot use items! Post-dungeon items like Poke Radars or Encounter Swaps can be used afterwards however!

🌙 Use the Holiday Hills Dungeon Grader to submit your work -- just like you would submit a regular dungeon!

🌙 Variant Recruits gained from Holiday Hills cannot be altered using other Potions or Juices for a minimum of 3 months! For more information, see Restrictions on Holiday Hills Recruits.

🌙 As always, please put genuine effort into your work! Spamming low-effort or otherwise rushed work in an attempt to "grind" is highly discouraged and may result in a warning if abused!

🍬 To see how much Candy you should be receiving for your work, see the Holiday Hills page!

The coming of Lunala has caused chaotic energy to spiral out of control, centralized on a section of the city. The affected areas include the entirety of the eastern docks and beach, and only a small section of the marketplace; the residential district; and the woods leading towards the Luminous Spring (it seems the spring itself is unaffected).The cliff where the lighthouse is located is at the heart of this "dungeon", and it is where Lunala has taken Orion.

Try and keep to the general setting of those areas when drawing or writing about the dungeon itself! You can also get creative and write about what the interior of the lighthouse may look like as well!

Only in those affected areas are people transformed into their dungeon (feral) forms! The remainder of Ethovalon is still shrouded in darkness, but it is not considered a dungeon beyond the areas listed and characters should be depicted in their gijinka/humanoid forms!

In addition to the recruitable Pokemon listed above (including the Variants), there have been sightings of Pokemon who seem... sickly. While the sight of such an affliction may seem new to those who are newer to the guild, other members may find the condition rather familiar.

It seems that those who linger for an extended amount of time within the dungeon are becoming rapidly affected by symptoms very reminiscent of the Shadow Illness that swept across the land some time ago. It's not exactly the same as before and it seems that people begin recovering as soon as they are out of the thick of the darkness and back beneath a source of light. Because of this, leadership has theorized that removing the source of the darkness will return the afflicted to their normal selves.

Still, be careful while you're exploring the dungeons as it does seem that shadow-afflicted Pokemon maybe encountered as well!

(Note: This is merely for flavour purposes and recruits from this dungeon will not have the Shadow Illness when recruited.)

The last time one of these foreign entities faced the guild, there was some leeway to attempt to make peace with them. This time, however, is different. Lunala is hostile, and does not seem open to idle chatter and negotiations. They seem to be a formidable opponent -- one that is unquestionably dangerous to approach based on their presence alone. And yet... what choice do we have?

In order to rescue Orion from the clutches of the entity and to deprive it of the light it stole, coming to blows will be inevitable. Those who are brave enough may attempt a head-on approach -- the most direct way to put a stop to Lunala's reign of terror and save the guild's friend. Others may opt to take a more subtle approach, ensuring that Orion is safe before attempting to confront Lunala herself.

Whatever you deem appropriate for your party, do not grievously harm her! Even if she has brought darkness to Ethovalon, there's a chance that what we are witnessing is similar to what Radiant Sun Solgaleo had been going through in its confusion and fright!

While only a part of Ethovalon seems to be within the chaotic magicks that have brought about the dungeon, the guild leaders have deemed it best to evacuate civilians in the affected areas as well as those who live near the threshold. You'll want to bring lanterns or some other source of light as it seems that all that was illuminated in the area has since been snuffed out, rendering those parts of the city in a total blackout.

Chronos has opened the doors to the manor atop the Holiday Hills, not for festivities this time but for refuge. With the halls brightly lit and previously prepared for revel, the manor is now the brightest fixture in all of Ethovalon, so you can't miss it. Heading up there will be your best bet!

Time is of the essence as it appears that those who linger within the darkness start exhibiting worrying symptoms -- symptoms of the dreaded Shadow Illness that swept across the land some time ago...

Though the members of the GCSF are undoubtly busy rescuing civilians, restoring some measure of light to the city, and confronting the monstrous entity that has come to Ethovalon, you must remember to take care of yourself as well!

The enormous ballroom which typically houses an extravagant costume party is open to any and all who need a moment to breathe -- as is the rest of the manor grounds. Take some time to clear your head; go on a quiet stroll in the autumn-themed garden, grab some refreshments in the ballroom, or check in on affected friends and family while you're here. Maybe you could even try and entertain the guests to break the tension a little!

The manor was all ready to go for a spooky, Halloween-themed bonanza and so it's fully decorated and stocked for plenty of guests. Though now, the fun embellishments seem a little bittersweet...