A capricious wind whispers through the desolate streets of Tarkov, carrying with it the pungent tang of woodsmoke and the murmurs of a forgotten tradition. Today's patch unleashed the enigmatic Maslenitsa event, a cryptic celebration shrouded in Slavic myth and sizzling bonfires.
Gone are the pristine, snow-dusted landscapes that greeted survivors mere weeks ago. A blanket of white has reclaimed Tarkov, its return as unexpected as it is integral to the event's enigmatic narrative. The accompanying teaser video dances on the periphery of comprehension, hinting at a deeper lore connection to the snowy expanse. But like the snow itself, this mystery will likely melt away as the event progresses.
Kindling the Flames of Reward
Maslenitsa beckons players to partake in a curious ritual: the illumination of colossal bonfires scattered across the various maps. A collective challenge, a counter on the official website tracks the global incineration of these wooden giants, with a staggering 1,000,000 targeted for conflagration. These beacons of warmth are impossible to miss, towering conspicuously over even the most battle-hardened PMC. To ignite their pyres, it appears tracer rounds fired from close range are the key, each flicker of flame contributing to the global tally. Early whispers from fellow survivors suggest these bonfires possess a mischievous wanderlust, their locations shifting between raids, transforming routine map navigation into a scavenger hunt.
Confronting the Chill of Old Traditions
The "Spring Never Changes" quest throws players into the heart of the fiery festivities. Tasked with contributing to the immolation of one million bonfires, a sense of shared purpose ignites amongst the Tarkov denizens, a stark contrast to the usual cutthroat atmosphere.
But Maslenitsa isn't all campfire singalongs and marshmallow roasting. The "Evil Spirits" quest reveals a more sinister undercurrent. Here, the objective is to locate an effigy of Morana, a Slavic embodiment of winter and death. But with Morana comes her devoted followers, spectral guardians that materialize around the bonfires upon illumination. Dispatching one such acolyte unlocks the subsequent "Granny's Tales" quest.
Whispers of Legends and Lethal Followers
Prapor, the grizzled taskmaster, dispenses the "Granny's Tales" quest, echoing the thematic chills of its predecessor. Here, the body count escalates – eliminating fifty of Morana's spectral minions is the objective. Like moths to a flame (quite literally in this case), these entities erupt from the bonfire's cinders upon being ignited with strategically placed tracer rounds. Be warned, however, for these wraiths pack a punch, forcing survivors to choose between a fiery demise or a strategic retreat to secure cover.
A Community Effort Unveils Secrets
If past events are any harbinger, the community demolishing the collective bonfire quota will trigger the next phase of Maslenitsa, potentially extending the festivities for weeks. The exact nature of this upcoming chapter remains shrouded in mystery, but one can trust the tenacious Tarkov detectives to crack the code with alacrity.
Beyond the captivating allure of Maslenitsa, the patch itself seems content to remain shrouded in secrecy, absent any official notes. Yet, the injection of a fresh mid-wipe event is a welcome spark, a reason to revisit the war-torn streets of Tarkov and delve into the heart of this enigmatic tradition.
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