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Mystery Of The Missing Abyssal Monster

Something suddenly felt wrong in the Azure Abyss.

The Seeker of Knowledge walked slowly around the edge of the mirror-like lake, pondering what has taken place. The Abyssal Monster
wasn't swimming around on the surface, It wasn't splashing near the
shore where Adventurers would sometimes gather to feed it. Nor, was it
visible anywhere deeper in the lake -- at least, it wasn't anywhere the Seeker could see.

The Monster had disappeared!

The Seeker, ever patient, waited as day turned to evening, and then to a luminous star-studded night. Still, the Abyssal Monster didn't stir.

Something most certainly has to have caused this sudden change. The Seeker of Knowledge was highly educated, however none of the ancient text he had studied made any mention of the Abyssal Monster suddenly vanishing with no clear cause.

He would have to call in an expert to help uncover this sudden mystery. The Seeker of Knowledge took out his mystical quill and began to write a letter.

Rose Clearwater - Creature Expert

A Canary Harlowin bounded up to Rose's desk with an envelope nestled between its teeth.

"What do you have there Dex? It sure is an odd time of the day to get mail." Rose looked up from her work and extended a hand to her most noble companion. "Dex, now give it here, please."

The Harlowin handed the note over and accepted a scratch under the chin from Rose with a pleased grumble. Rose and Dex had been inseparable ever since Rose had taken a trip to the Lava Caves. The trip had only been planned to observe the site of great academic interest --
but then she stumbled upon a nest with a beautiful Canary Egg that seemed to have been left behind! She decided to take it back for further research, however the egg began to hatch while she was still within the Caves, and ever since, Rose and Dex are never far apart. The ancient texts are certainly true, Harlowins are bonded to one their entire life.

Even as a hatchling, Dex was a wonderful assistant, always helping in anyway it could. Rose held the envelope out so that Dex could carefully tear one edge open with a sharp fang. No need for a letter opener when you have a Harlowin friend!

"Thank you, Dex! Now, let's see," Rose said. She adjusted her glasses as she withdrew the letter and began to read:

"To the esteemed scholar Rose Clearwater,

I am writing to inform you of the apparent disappearance of the Abyssal Monster within the Azure Abyss.
In all my years of observations, I have never seen this happen. As an
expert in mythological creatures of all kinds, I am reaching out to you for expert guidance and extending an offer to help investigate the vanished Monster?

Sincerely,

Eldrin - the Seeker of Knowledge"

Rose gasped "I thought this was only in tales of the past - there is one text I do remember reading through that has ever mentioned this happening, but that was over 250 years ago...Now this was interesting -- not to mention alarming!

It was time to take a trip to the Azure Abyss and help Eldrin uncover this alarming mystery.

The Earth's Majesty Captured In Brand-New Shimmer Dust

As the Summoner of the Arcane Conclave Faction, Vivian had seen many beautiful and magical Shimmer Dust be created in her time -- but this was something truly special.

She always admired the neat rows of the shimmer dust jars lined up on the shelves of her shop.. All the familiar, wonderful hues were in their places. Vibrant Crimson, bright Cerulean, sunny Canary, and all the rest shimmered and sparkled, sending speckles of colorful light dancing around the shop. As Vivian counted her stock, everything seemed to be in order -- except for one, the stock of Prismatic dust looked a strangely low, and Vivian feared she would run out soon. 

She moved on as a new supply would surely be coming soon. Her usual stock wasn't her focus for the moment though. It had been a long time since the Conclave had created a new type of Shimmer Dust. But today, Eldenar, Arch-Mage of the Conclave - the original creator of the very first Shimmer Dust - had sent her something she had never witnessed before. "Could this be?" She wondered. "It is!" She exclaimed, "After all these years, the Conclave has created a new Shimmer Dust!"

Vivian had just the place for these newly created shimmer dusts. She arrived at the last shelf in the row, where her new acquisition was waiting for Adventurers to buy. The jars contained dust that sparkled with rich, earthy tones and an occasional flash of brilliant sapphire.