Looking for something to keep you occupied until Update 1.2 launches on May 10? Then you'll be happy to know that a Spoils of War prelude event is kicking off today, May 4, and runs through May 9! MMORPG.com got all the details straight from Design Producer Hal Hanlin and Defiant Lore Lead Morgan Lockhart.

"As the name implies, the Spoils of War is related to the River of Souls event. Telarans and the Ascended successfully overcame Alsbeth and her minions and now the rewards have arrived. The prelude offers players four new daily quests centered on the mysterious treasure-like items literally falling from the sky in some cases."

See our Spoils of War Event Guide here!

One of the daily quests will ask you to collect tainted golden coins that have been raining on Sanctum and Meridian. The remaining quests will require you to gather fragments of ancient dragon eggshells that are being dropped by invaders and rift monsters. There should be an increase of Earth and Fire rifts to coincide with the event.

So what type of rewards can you get from this event? "On turning in the quest items, players will receive a container that may hold, for instance, a limited-time companion pet called the Gritty Kitty. ... Other rewards might include rare hard-to-find artifacts, crafting currency and even plaques of achievement."

UPDATE: Trion stated on May 7th that this event "will continue running through 1.2's release and several weeks past."