This was the first year that status effects were introduced to Epic Week, with poison and blight making an appearance.
This year's objects with symbols were the "Forest Guardians." Symbols this year represented progress toward "waking up" a dormant forest guardian.
Enhanced with a host of new puzzle rooms, including some big, open courtyards full of grassy areas and fountains. There were three new monsters, and a new item to find.
Seed pods could be found in the Doubutt Game and sent to the RPR via the magical cannon. When a player received a seed pod from Doubutt, they could choose to plant it in Forum Forest.