June 2026 · Catskills Shard · Ultima Online
20th Anniversary
Friday Night Hunt Celebration
Twenty years of gathering at Yew Gate. Four weeks of celebration. One community that refuses to stop hunting.
4 Weeks
of Celebration
40+
Hunters / Night
20 Years
of Friday Night Hunts
The Month in Review
Four Weeks of Britannia
Week 1 — June 5
The Celebration Begins
The month-long 20th Anniversary celebration kicked off with a bang. Hunters gathered at Yew Gate and in Blackthorn's Dungeon in force for our monthly journey against the lighthouses, and the kind of energy that only comes from a community that's been doing this for two decades. Special Commemorative FNH 20th Anniversary Death Robe were crafted for the occasion. The requisite death robes were obtained. Of course, what else would be expected.
Week 2 — June 12
Into the Wild — and the Naked Run
Week two took the group into some of Britannia's most dangerous territory. The highlight of the night was the legendary Naked Run — stripped of all gear, the crew charged headlong into the dungeon with nothing but courage and questionable decision-making. In an attempt to regain some dignity, armor was donned and the team set off to battle the mighty Rykktor in Felucca and face Khal Ankur in Trammel, Khaldun. Dignity was questionable but fun was had.
Week 3 — June 18 and 19
The Void Pool Record & More
Since you just can't fit all the celebrations into one night, Week 3 saw us sending out hunting parties on both Friday and adding a special FNH Saturday run. On Friday night, we went fishing for Scalis "old school style". Ships were places, planks were opened, chaos ensued, naturally. On Saturday, we battled the Void Pool to try to break our previous record from March of 2025. While we were not successful, we did obtain many, many, many death robes so we considered the hunt successful.
Week 4 — June 26 & 28
Grand Finale
The final week pulled out all the stops with another two nights of revelry. Specially crafted Jester shoes from Vera Wang no less, and the finest vintage of FNH Apple Wine, distilled by the lovely Lady Akeeta were handed around. Apparently quite a bit of wine was also consumed. The goal for the weekend was 20 bosses for 20 years and we came darn close! We did manage to fight 15 bosses which, considering the cat herding involved, was considered successful. The gate gather before the kickoff — dragons and mounts as far as the eye could see — said everything about what 20 years of community looks like. At the end of the hunt on Sunday, we had the big prize giveaway. The Grand Prize, won by Ginger, was a beautifully decorated customized, Trammel keep fully decorated and ready to move in. The house included a grand feast hall, a garden courtyard with a koi pond and bonfire, and a master suite with dressing and bathing rooms. It's hard to believe but here we are. Twenty years. Still going strong.
Captured Moments
Anniversary Gallery
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Jester Shoes — "20 Years And We Still Can't Outrun The Deathrobe"
Week 1 — June 6
Commemorative FNH 20th Anniversary Death Robe
Week 1 — June 6
The naked run begins
Week 2 — June 13
Stripped of gear and dignity
Week 2 — June 13
Lord Legolas leads the charge
Week 2 — June 13
Lady Slugwina and Keenbadger press on
Week 2 — June 13
The naked run — deep in the dungeon
Week 2 — June 13
The naked run — survivors at the end
Week 2 — June 13
Gate gather — dragons and mounts everywhere
Week 3 — June 20
Void Pool — energy vortex spells flying
Week 3 — June 20
Void Pool — the starfield portal awakens
Week 3 — June 20
Void Pool — grey-robed figures surround the portal
Week 3 — June 20
Void Pool — mid-combat chaos, dragons and spells
Week 3 — June 20
Shard Record — 156 waves, 3h 30m, 40 players
Week 3 — June 20
Rikktor — lava lizards and obsidian warriors
Week 3 — June 20
Rikktor — the summoning altar with red candles
Week 3 — June 20
Rikktor perched on his altar
Week 3 — June 20
Rikktor — the full crew in battle
Week 3 — June 20
Rikktor slain — gold coins scattered everywhere
Week 3 — June 20
Net toss — giant crabs swarm two vessels
Week 3 — June 20
Net toss — dock combat on the wooden pier
Week 3 — June 20
Bedlam — the crew descends
Week 3 — June 20
Bedlam — fetid essences and chaos
Week 3 — June 20
Bedlam — the full crew fighting through
Week 3 — June 20
Khaldun — shadow fiends in the dark
Week 3 — June 20
Khaldun — cultist ambushers strike
Week 3 — June 20
Khaldun — Khal Ankur himself
Week 3 — June 20
The steward greets the hunters — "say 20 years"
Week 4 — June 27
Grand hall — dragon and billiards table
Week 4 — June 27
The feast hall — the anniversary banquet
Week 4 — June 27
Upper floor — bedroom, harp, and spellbook
Week 4 — June 27
Garden courtyard — koi pond and bonfire
Week 4 — June 27
The grand finale gate gather — dragons everywhere
Week 4 — June 27
The hunt continues every Friday. Come be part of the next chapter.