Start of May
The Start of May was the first spring holiday event in RuneScape. During the event, lilies blossomed throughout the game. It first occurred in 2009, and it celebrated the beginning of May.
Background
During Start of May, there were Lilies of the valley blossoming throughout RuneScape.<ref name="Start of May"/> The lilies could be given to other players by using the item on them if they had Accept Aid on and their inventory was not full, and could be wielded as a weapon. Smelling the lilies enabled players to perform an emote where the lilies are brought up to their nose and they lean backwards.
Start of May was first released on 28 April until 6 May of 2009 as a celebration of the start of May.<ref name="Start of May">Mod Fetzki. "Summoning Upgrade and Hairstyles". 28 Apr 2009. RuneScape News. *</ref><ref>Andrew. "Bounty Hunter Wilderness-only PvP". 06 May 2009. RuneScape News. *</ref> Following the event, the lilies were removed from the game, and appeared again in 2010 from 28 April to 13 May.<ref>Mod Moltare. "Buyers and Cellars (and Thieves’ Guild)". 28 Apr 2010. RuneScape News. *</ref> In addition, they appeared in 2011, starting on 3 May. They also appeared in 2012 on 1 May, 2 May and 3 May.
References
| Hallowe'en event |
2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 (Zombie Outbreak) • 2011 (The Dead Walk!) • 2012 |
| Christmas event |
2001 • 2002 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 |
| Easter event |
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 |
| Thanksgiving event | |
| April Fools' | |
| Cryptic Clue Fest | |
| Winter event | |
| RuneFest | |
| Membership thanks | |
| Other |
Oktoberfest • Start of May • RuneScape 10th Anniversary • Wildywyrm • Royal Wedding • The Ultimate Showdown • Açaí • Diamond Jubilee • Gielinor Games (Preparation) • Festival of the Dead |