From October 22, 2012 until November 1, 2012.
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Details on NCSoft Halloween 2012 site.
Further details, check ANET Guild Wars 2 Halloween 2012 site.
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History of the Mad King, aka Mad King Thorn
"Mad King Thorn is a former king of Kryta, known for his jokes and his insanity. Although it is unknown when he lived, much is known about his reign. During his reign, Kryta suffered a severe famine while Thorn held exquisite banquets for his courtiers. This made him unpopular with the commoners, an effect he exacerbated by once having a number of villagers skinned alive. He traveled to Elona on multiple occasions and is said to have had "many squabbles over the years" with Palawa Joko, who was an "up-and-coming king in Elona" at the time. He hates the Tengu, Harpies, and Ettins, but fears termites. He once had a spat with Qwytzylkak.
Thorn was married eight times, though only the identity of the fifth bride is known: Zola, who was burned alive. During a trip to Elona, he married an Istani princess, whose name is unknown, having convinced her to accept him by holding her father hostage. The Istani princess died under unknown circumstances, and wars followed after her death.
His cruel and insane rule was ultimately brought to an end when an enraged mob stormed his castle. Many of his staff fled, leaving him to his death; he was killed with a carving knife. After his death, the mob is said to have been "very creative" with his corpse. Afterwards, his palace and most of his possessions and courtiers were set ablaze.
As a spirit (referred to as a Spirit Lord), he lives in the Mad Realm within the Underworld and, because of a series of seals restricting him, he is able to return to Tyria for only one day each year: Halloween. The Lunatic Court are attempting to break the seals and bring Thorn back as an undead. The first seal was broken when Salma took the throne.
When Halloween approaches, Thorn's influence seeps through into Kamadan and Lion's Arch, transforming the citizens into assorted monsters. He is generally accompanied by Candy Corn servants."
- source Guild Wars Wiki
Sample of the Halloween event from the first Guild Wars game: Guild Wars 1 Halloween 2012
