Happy birthday, Horse Isle!
New Breed: Iberian Warmblood

New Companion: Tiger Plushie

New Quest: Six new quests.
AlkalineSan's Homework (25 qp) [Intermediate]
DrStrongHeart and the Jewels of the Isles (100 qp) [Master]
Bonus: Keeping NewLeashLass Up-To-Date [2 pt]
Bonus: Zeus' Esroh Statuette [5 pt]
GlacierTon's Winter Supplies (35 qp) [Novice]
MrMisanthrope's Lost Pony (50 qp) [Intermediate]
MrSteerHide's Cutting Arena Quiz (25 qp) [Novice]
ProfMarathon's Adventure Gear (25 qp) [Novice]

New Crafted Tack: Burgundy Halter, Burgundy Polo Wrap Set

New Ranch Buildings: Tardisian Horse Barn, Diamond Horse Barn (L/R)

New Top Rankings:
- Horse Finder (most of Mr ... Read more »

New Breed: Irish Cob

New Companion: Irish Setter

New Quest: One new quest. 
LilBusyBee's Bread Problem (25 qp) [Novice]

New Bonuses: 2 new bonus points.
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New Crafted Tack: Blue Embroidered Set
Green Embroidered Set
Pink Embroidered Set
Purple Embroidered Set
Red Embroidered Set
+ New Craft Pattern: Embroidering Thread

Other:
- Extra plants placed onto foreign isles.

New Breed: Sugarbush Draft Horse

New Companion: Dragget Kit

New Quests: Four new quests. 
KnotHoleSquinter's Tree (35 qp) [Intermediate]
MissHolidayCheer's Supplies (35qp) [Novice]
MrAxleSon's New Pet (30 qp) [Intermediate]
SirGreenTurf's Reining Arena Quiz (30qp) [Intermediate]

New Tack: White English Set, White Western Set

Other:
- Listed Arenas now need one person to run, instead of two, and start sooner.
- New encyclopedia volumes in libraries. 
- An NPC will now buy your Giant Pollen. (SweetieSmurl)
- Gastronomic Challenge now released in Narrowed Inn! Awards added for the challenge.
- Esrohs' Secret of Travel has been released for those who have completed Zeus. (NP ... Read more »

Thank you to all who entered the New Year Contests! :)

Where is 2017?

The answers were:

• 2: http://www.esrohlegends.com/index/sub_isles/0-161
• 0: http://www.esrohlegends.com/index/beginner_39_s_guide/0-294
• 1: http://www.esrohlegends.com/index/breeder_39_s_directory/0-273
• 7: http://www.esrohlegends.com/index/tictactoeton/0-257

Only 5 people found them all, congrats to Vintage, BelleStray, JasmineStray, AlfalfaPickle, and Torchwood!

The random winner is AlfalfaPickle, who will receive a month sub! The other winners will each receive money or a zeus token.
 

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2017 Resolutions
It was fun reading all your resolutions. Good luck to you all!

I've picked a few random resolutions to share, and these players will receive a gift from me.

Vintage, LC
This coming year I want to save 5 million every month to upgrade my barns on my ranch to platinum's soon. And in real life, my resolution is to be organized due to surgery I had on Dec 22.

Majik, LC
My new years resolution is to save up money, so i can use it on upgrading my ranch, as well as trying to successfully breed Spanish mustangs, Irish sport horses, and Nez Perce Horses. My goal is to reach 10 mil. In real life my new years resolution is to adopt another animal from my local animal shelter, as one of my cats passed away and i have been lonely without one.

HappyCake, Eternal
My resolution is to stop eating so much sugar and to build more muscle.

TheEmeraldArcher, Eternal
My personal resolution is finish my new novel for my trilogy this year. I've put off so many books, and I've finally written something ... Read more »

The lucky number was #22!

First place with #22 - PurpleMagic
2nd closest - #21 - QueenAlienLizard
3rd closest (tied) - #25 TellingQuest & #19 GemStoneSilence
Congrats!

First prize: 1 month sub
Second prize: 15 million
Third prize: 1 Zeus Token

 

And now for 3 more contests that everyone can enter! :)

• What are your resolutions for 2017?
• Favorite HI2 breed!
• 2017 Scavenger Hunt

 

The contest is now closed for entries. Winners to be announced soon! :)

More contests and prizes coming soon, but for now...

Guess a number from 1-100!

There will be 3 winners for the 3 closest guesses, with Eternal server prizes.
First prize: 1 month sub
Second prize: 15 million
Third prize: 1 Zeus Token

Post your number below with your Eternal username to enter. One entry per person.
Reminder to guess numbers below 100! The number range is 1-100, not 1-1000. (: Thanks!
Contest ends December 23, 11:59 PM PST.

New Breed: Spanish Mustang

New Companion: Reindeer Calf

New Quests: Three new quests.
ChantySan's New Instrument (35qp) [Intermediate]
LadyWellSpring's Jumping Arena Quiz (30qp) [Intermediate]
MrsLuteFisk's Tin Whistle (30qp) [Intermediate]

New Tack: Cat Saddle Blanket
Dog Saddle Blanket

Other:
- One new NPC Adventure.
  EDIT: Know where the newest adventure is? Please let us know!
- Encylopedias about the Companions of HI.

New Breed: Estonian Native Horse

New Companion: Dung Beetle

New Quests: Six new quests.
Cotton for LacewingBop (25qp) [Novice]
Fish for GnomeNucks (25 qp) [Novice]
HoneySan's Meeting Preparations (25 qp) [Novice]
Lenses for LadySpecs (25 qp) [Novice]
SirDesertRace's Desert Race Arena Quiz (30 qp) [Intermediate]
The Runaway Pony (50 qp) [Intermediate]

New Tack: Turkmenian Set

Other:
- Rewards for the NPC Adventure Maze changed.
- New 1m, 5m club donation options. 

Esroh Legends:
Breeder's Directory has been reset.

New Breed: Marwari

New Companion: Chipmunk

New Quests: Four new quests.
LilJumper's Lass Problem (25 qp) [Novice]
LilWick's Summer Dream (25 qp) [Novice]
MarbleLass' Birthday Gift (35 qp) [Intermediate]
ReadySteadyGoSon's Jockey Quiz (30 qp) [Novice]

New Crafted Items: White Saddle Blanket
Black Saddle Blanket

Other:
- Darker bud, club, and mod chats.
- Added hair, skin, and eye colors. 
- NPC Adventures: Talk to LadyTandem, AngleTon Arena Wagon.
                            Talk to MrHammerPrice, MarshTon Auctions.

New Breed: Plateau Persian

New Quests: Four new quests.
GalaxyLad's Egg Experiment (25 qp) [Novice]
HyacinthBop's Missing Spool of Yarn (25 qp) [Unrated]
MrAlbatross' Carving Project (25 qp) [Novice]
ReadySteadyGoSon's General Arena Quiz (25 qp) [Novice]

Other:
- Stuffed pets, when added to a horse, will instantly and permanently get 50% bond.