Explore Your Wild Side With The Revamped Wildbound Set

Clad in fur and armed with claws, an avatar wearing Wildbound clothing is well-equipped to face the challenges of the wilderness. We're thrilled to announce that this rugged set has received brand-new art to fit the updated Wardrobe and HA system!

Thanks to updates to the Wardrobe, two separate right and left glove items were no longer needed. The single Wildbound Glove item, when equipped, will now give your character both a left and right glove. In order to keep the same number of items in the full Wildbound set, we have added a brand-new animated item to replace the redundant glove item!

Introducing the Wildbound Spirit Wisps!

Equipping this item will summon a trio of spectral flames to float at your HA's side. These fully animated bright blue lights flicker and dance with spiritual energy. Will your HA harness their power?

Find the Wildbound Spirit Wisps -- and the rest of the revamped Wildbound items -- within the Wildbound Trove!

New Looks For Glimmer, Vixon, And Milo

Thank you from the entire Santae team for your support and understanding as we continue the process of replacing character art around Santae. Our incredible artists have been hard at work, and we are extremely proud to reveal three new, final character portraits for familiar Santae characters!

Glimmer of Glimmer's Toys, Vixon from weapon quests at Flamefall Cascades, and Milo of Balloon Pop all have beautifully crafted and updated designs and art!

Look out for more exciting character art updates going forward as we continue the revision process!

Adorable Kickstarter Companions Brought To Life

A herd of adorable, magical new Minimals is soon to arrive in the world of Santae! This collection of creatures was brought to life by the creativity of our wonderful Kickstarter backers via the Design A Minimal tier.

Will you befriend the draconic Fleurix or Wycicle?

Perhaps the mischievous Lil-imp, the verdant Terra-Kiwi, or the celestial Stardrift will be the perfect companion for your pets!

The sweet Chocoaurum and Sprinklepond are excited to meet you, too!

Or maybe Perseus or Frostpup will become your loyal friends! 

We're excited to give you this first look at these new Minimals' completed artwork. Stay tuned for future announcements about where in the world of Santae these amazing new companions can be discovered!

TL;DR

★ The Wildbound item set and clothing set have been updated to fit the new Wardrobe system with new artwork!
★ The (now redundant) Wildbound Left Glove item has been replaced with a new piece of equipment: Wildbound Spirit Wisps.
★ Updated NPC Portraits' have been revealed for Glimmer, Vixon, and Milo
★ Art for 9 Design A Minimal tier Kickstarter Minimals has been revealed

Mysterious Minimals Lurking In The Pass

Very little grew directly on the rocky spires surrounding Shadow Veil Pass, but small, shaded forests thrived in the valleys between the jagged mountains. Vespera was wandering along a trail that cut through one of these wooded groves, thinking hard about how to approach the puzzle of the NetherDust.

The glowing red Dust seemed like it was everywhere -- and nowhere. Under the light of the Nether Moon, it could be seen sparkling by night all over Shadow Veil Pass. But it was hard get close enough to get a good look, and almost impossible to imagine how one might actually capture and keep some of it.

By night, she could return to the Festival to discuss the matter with others -- but today, she was hoping to find some inspiration out in nature. Long walks always helped Vespera clear her head.

As she strolled through the deep shadows under the overarching branches of the trees, a burst of reddish light caught her attention. It looked like a swirl of sparks spiraling up through the air. Could that be NetherDust?

Vespera scurried deeper into the underbrush to get a better look, eyes glued to the spot where she saw the glow. But when she arrived, the sparkles were already fading away. Hot orange sparks were fading and raining down as cold white ash.

"That's odd," Vespera muttered to herself, kneeling to touch the small powdery heap of ash on the forest floor. But before she could make contact, it flared with new light!

She leapt back, narrowly dodging a burst of flame as a brilliant red bird Minimal appeared from the ashes and spread its wings with a sharp cry. It flapped its fiery wings, leaving a trail of light behind it as it soared up through the canopy and into the sky above.

Vespera watched it go, awed. "That's the last thing I expected to see when I came out looking for NetherDust," she remarked. "That has to have been Phenixis -- I thought it was a legend!" Ancient stories told of a powerful bird capable of regenerating itself from ash. It was a powerful omen. Vespera could only hope it was a promising one for her quest!

She walked on, reflecting on what she had seen. After a moment, she shivered. According to legend, Phenixis wasn't the only Minimal with a connection to life and death. The shadowy Necrosin was said to prowl wherever death had visited, waiting to usher souls to their rest. Hopefully the Phenixis' blaze wasn't enough to draw it near...the magical bird had regenerated, after all!

Nonetheless, she couldn't help but watch the shadows nervously as she moved through darker patches of the forest path. She certainly wasn't ready to meet any spirit guide -- there was too much left to discover in the world of Santae before even considering a world of spirits!

Vespera's mood improved as she neared the end of her planned trek, emerging into a part of the forest with taller trees that let thin beams of sunlight through to dapple the ground with spots.

She laid her hand against a tree's smooth trunk, then reached out to gently snap a twig away from one of its lower branches. A bead of red sap collected at the broken end, which Vespera delicately collected in a small vial. The bright sap of these trees wasn't known to have any particular magical qualities, but Vespera wanted to investigate it for unusual properties nonetheless. She wondered if its crimson color could be related to the phenomenon of the Nether Moon.

After collecting her samples, Vespera began to retrace her steps to head home -- but a strange noise from behind her stopped her in her tracks.

She looked over her shoulder and saw an unfamiliar creature emerge from the underbrush. The green, deerlike Minimal had leaves and blossoms draped from its antlers. It stepped delicately toward the tree whose branch she had broken. As Vespera watched, the Minimal pressed its nose against the tree's bark -- which began to glow!

Before her very eyes, the broken branch sprouted anew. In just a matter of moments, the tree's small wound was fully healed.

"It's Vitanis..." Vespera whispered, disbelieving. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she might not have truly believed that this Minimal's legendary powers to restore vitality were true!

The Vitanis disappeared silently into the underbrush, vanishing as quickly as it first appeared.

Phenixis, Necrosin, and Vitanis are now available in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop!

Restoring Ascendants Shrine

Ever since Vespera and Ripple's departure caused the Forgotten Cavern to vanish, Orion has continued his studies of the literature in Halo Haven's library. His hard work searching for clues about markings and symbols pertaining to the legend of the Quenaris has finally paid off. If his theory is correct, there is a way to reactivate the magic of Ascendants Shrine!

The inscriptions on this scroll contain the spark of energy you will need to restore Ascendants Shrine, regain the ability to place Quenaris Orbs there, and ultimately cause the Lair of the Quenaris to appear again. Copies of this mythical text are said to be found across Valaria and Aleriea -- but you will need to combine both the left and right halves to unlock its power.

Copies of this magical scroll could be hidden anywhere. Keep an eye out for anything that looks like the papers you need as you explore!

And if you are lucky enough to collect these magical inscriptions, make sure to bring them to Orion at the Shrine. With the papers' power and his expertise, you can restore the magic of Ascendants Shrine!

Explore The Magic Of A New Background And Stamps!

Transform your adventure into a magical escape with the Enchanted Glade  background, plus three stunning new elemental stamps, now available in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop! These additions are perfect for enhancing your avatar and collections.

Step into the glowing beauty of the Enchanted Glade, where luminous mushrooms and a mysterious grove invite you to explore the magical depths of nature. Pair it with the Enchanted Glade Terrarium, a whimsical decorative item that captures the glade's essence in a miniature scene.

Elevate your stamp collection with these incredible new additions:

Frostbound Crystal Stamp: Encased in shimmering ice, this stamp captures the serene stillness of winter and the purity of frost.

Inferno Crest Stamp: A fiery design that radiates the raw intensity and passion of roaring flames.

Stormstrike Stamp: Crackling with electrifying energy, this stamp features jagged lightning bolts bursting with the untamed power of a storm.

New Hidden Avatars Now Available

Adventurers, Two new hidden forum avatars have been added to Santae! Can you find them?

These avatars are tucked away somewhere across the site, waiting to be discovered. Keep your eyes open as you explore—you never know where they might turn up.

Once unlocked, you’ll be able to use them on the forums to showcase your discovery.

Good luck and happy searching!

SanCash/SanDust Shop Future Release Page Is Now Live!

The Staff Team have received your Feedback regarding our SanDust and SanCash items and minimals, and when they will return in the future. We previously had a future release page, which was difficult to update, caused more pressure for our Development team and more confusion for you, our wonderful community. After taking it down to revise how it functions, we are excited to announce our new Future Release Page is LIVE.

This page is Automatically populated based on items that go through the SanCash and SanDust shops, which means there is no manual work required to update it on the Staff Team's end. If an item isn't listed on this page, it means that the development team is still ironing out the details for that Feature, but any future releases should show up as soon as they hit the respective SanCash or SanDust Shops!

We hope you enjoy the functionality of this new feature, and that it can help you with any Future wardrobe, item, figurine or minimal plans you might have going forward.

The Future Release Page is now linked at the bottom of every page in the footer!

TL;DR

• ★ Three new Minimals are this cycles promotional minimals, and are available in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop: Phenixis, Necrosin, and Vitanis
  ★ The magic of Ascendants Shrine can be reactivated by combining two halves of an ancient parchment...but where to find them?
  ★ Three new stamps and two new backgrounds are available in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop
  ★ Two new hidden avatars are now discoverable around Santae!
• ★ New Future Release Page is Now Live! Here

New Vegetables at the Market

Melina of Mirage Grove Vegetables has grown even more unique varieties to bring you some fresh new produce! 

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Visit Mirage Grove Vegetables to find some of these yummy new vegetables stocking -- perfect for all of your healthy pet feeding needs!

A New Toy (That Double's as a New Wardrobe Item)!

Glimmer is now stocking a new toy in her shop, Glimmer's Toys The Seafarers Vessel!

It seems that this simple little boat also allows Adventurers to add a fun new piece to their wardrobe! Will you be adding it to your closet today? 

New Stuffed Friends at the Plushie Machine!

Swing by the Plushie Machine with your Plushie Machine Tokens for your chance to pick up some of these adorable new Ursoso plushies! They are sure to charm your pet and keep them entertained with the winter season fast approaching!

Need more Plushie Machine Tokens? Complete some Toymaker Quests for some additional tokens! 

Drink Contest Raffle Winner!

A resounding Thank You to all of our community members that submitted drinks to our recent Drink Contest!

All of our entrants can look forward to receiving their Creativity Spotlight Medals and Nectar of the Deep shortly!

The winner for the Glitched Pet Name Certificate Raffle is...

Aku

Congratulations!! Your prize has been sent!

TL;DR

★ Fourteen (14) new vegetables at Mirage Grove Vegetables 
★ One new toy/wardrobe item at Glimmer's Toys
★ Eleven new Ursoso Plushies are now available at the Plushie Machine
★ Drink Contest Creativity Spotlight Medals and Nectar of the Deep to be sent to all entrants shortly.
★ Aku won the Glitched Pet Name Certificate raffle -- congratulations!

Quenaris Community Event Wrap Up

A big, warm thank you to the Santae community for pulling together to complete the Quenaris Community Event! We were thrilled to hear that many people enjoyed the event and are loving their new Quenaris pets and the newly released colors! Please rest assured that you will be able to obtain additional Quenaris pets going forward, and the feature will not be limited to only community events.

Without giving too much away while the details are still being ironed out, we are excited to let adventurers know that the Quenaris and Ascendant's Shrine feature will soon be made available on an individual/local level for each community member! 

★ Each individual Adventurer will be able to activate their own Ascendants Shrine.

★ Once the shrine is activated, Quenaris Orbs will become acquirable and will start to drop from site features for the individual. Dragon minimals will also be activated for the individual and will start showing up as herding options. 

★ Adventurers will be able to place one Quenaris orb on to the shrine at a time until all twelve have been collected.

★ Once all twelve Quenaris orbs have been placed on the shrine, the individual Adventurer will be able to access the Forgotten Cavern as a Fishing and Gathering spot. 

★ Adventurers will be able to Explore Deeper into the Forgotten Cavern to release 12 Dragon Minimals in order for the Quenaris to appear. 

★ Adventurers can chose a Shimmer Dust to sprinkle into the water to activate that color for the Quenaris and enter Taming Mode.

★ In Taming Mode, Adventurers will use their extra Quenaris Orbs to tame the Quenaris. There will be no time limit and no flee bar. Adventurers will be free to leave the feature and return to continue where they left off.

★ Once the tame bar is at 100%, Adventurers will be prompted to adopt the Quenaris (and input a name for their new pet) or to take a divine figurine.

★ Once the Quenaris is either adopted or converted to a figurine, the Ascendants Shrine will be reset and turned off. Orbs will stop dropping, Dragon minimals will disappear from herding, and the Forgotten Cavern will no longer be available for fishing/gathering until the Shrine is turned on again.

★ Any pet that was mid-fishing or mid-gathering at the Forgotten Cavern will be automatically returned to you along with the rewards that would be received at the end of the session.

★ Trophies will be awarded very soon, look out for the notification! 

We hope that this answers most of the questions that we have been seeing from the community, and that everyone is excited for a chance to tame additional Quenaris pets for their adventure parties! Please note that this is the current plan for the Ascendants Shrine feature, which may be subjected to change as development is finalized. We appreciate everyone's understanding, patience and excitement meanwhile! We hope to make this feature available in the very near future.

Dig In to Delicious New Pies

If you're craving something sweet, look no further! Breezyl has baked up some delicious new treats: brand-new pies.

With flaky crust baked to perfection, heaped with sumptuous fillings and garnished with a dollop of cream, these baked goods are a decadent delight. Eleven delicious flavors are now being offered, from rich chocolate to tangy key lime. Make sure to stop by Breezyl's Bakery to try them all!

Hunt For More Hidden Avatars

The hunt continues, Adventurers! Three new avatars are hidden for you to discover somewhere in Santae. Can you figure out where and how to collect them? Discover their secrets to unlock the ability to use these avatars on the Forums.

TL;DR

★ Quenaris Community Event Wrap Up -- the Ascendants Shrine will be made available to each person on an individual basis in the near future.
★ Eleven new pies are available
★ Three new hidden avatars are now discoverable around Santae

The Journey To Shadow Veil Pass

It was a beautiful day for flying. River let out a joyful trill as she fluttered up into the sky over Halo Haven. Ripple, with Vespera riding on its back, was right behind. Vespera let out a whoop as the Quenaris shot into the air. Riding the legendary dragon was exciting!

They were on their way. Vespera patted Ripple's neck to get its attention, and then pointed toward home. "We're going back to Shadow Veil Pass," she called. "Do you know where that is? Follow River if you get lost."

Ripple tossed its head and twirled into an elegant turn that almost made Vespera lose her grip, changing its heading. "Woah!" Vespera laughed. "I'll need to get used to that."

Ripple wasn't flying in exactly the direction Vespera would have expected, but it was still generally the right way. After a little while, she realized that the Quenaris was riding currents of air high in the sky to direct its flight! The winds flowed like a river, propelling the trio along at an exhilarating pace.

Ripple rose and fell to catch the best prevailing winds, navigating the sky based on ancient instinct. At one point, its path took it low over a dry, sprawling plain outside of Sanctuary.

"Those plants look kind of strange," Vespera remarked as they swooped over a cluster of what looked like mossy boulders or logs. The clusters of leaves were speckled with unfamiliar white flowers.

Ripple dropped a little lower to get a better look. "Wait!" Vespera gasped. "Those aren't plants -- are they Rhymoss?!"

From this closer vantage point it was clear that the mysterious plants Vespera had spotted were growing on the backs of sturdy-looking creatures. Their strong shoulders were draped in greenery, and they had long faces tipped with sharp-looking branchlike nose horns.

Vespera had never seen creatures like this in the flesh before, but Rose had once shown her an illustration. The placid grazers were exceptionally rare, and nobody had seen one in nature for a long time. If they were truly returning to roam the plains of Santae in great numbers, this was an amazing discovery! Vespera will return as these would make great additions to her wares of magic and mystery!

Vespera had a smile on her face for the rest of the flight back to Shadow Veil Pass, buoyed by the sight of the rare Rhymoss. And her mood only continued to improve as the mountains slowly came into sight -- it would be good to get home!

River and Ripple angled upwards into the darkening sky to soar over the sharp mountains concealing Shadow Veil Pass. Vespera peered down over the Quenaris' shoulder, watching the ground beneath take on an eerie red glow as they traveled into the domain of the crimson Nether Moon.

Her valley home seemed so small from up here! The houses within Shadow Veil Pass looked like toy models, and it was almost impossible to make out the tiny shapes of festival-goers walking the streets from so high up. It was clear to see that the path through the center of town was the busiest portion. As Vespera and her companions descended toward the main path through the Pass in a shallow dive, they soared directly over the less-populated outskirts.

For a moment, Vespera thought she saw something moving near a long-abandoned tower in the furthest reaches of Shadow Veil Pass -- but they swept over it in an instant, too fast for a closer look. She looked behind her to try and spot it again, but whatever she thought she saw was gone. The tower stood as quiet as always, silhouetted against the round red moon rising over the horizon.

River led the way down to a space cleared for landing just in front of Vespera's Shop, and Ripple followed right behind. Vespera swung her leg over and dropped lightly down from Ripple's back, stretching gratefully after the long flight.

"We're home!" She said with a smile. Ripple examined the storefront closely, then stretched its neck up as high as it could reach, looking around in every direction.

Vespera smiled fondly at Ripple. "There's a lot to see, and I'm sure you're eager to explore. Let's go into town!"

Vespera and her companions strolled through the heart of Shadow Veil Pass. Ripple nosed at a round, orange festival lantern, making it sway back and forth and sending a shower of NetherDust scattering everywhere.

Vespera extended her hand, trying to catch one of the reddish sparkles -- but it faded away before she could get a grip on it. The air was sparkling with clouds of the mysterious Dust, but there was still no way to gather it or study it.

Now that she was back in the Pass, Vespera was determined: She would discover the secrets of the NetherDust before the festival was done!

New Fruits And Vegetables Fresh From The Farm

Another delicious crop is ready for harvest at William's Orchard Stand and Mirage Grove Vegetables!

From sweet starfruit and tart cranberries to hearty potatoes and healthy artichokes, there's sure to be something in season to suit every palette. Visit today to get a taste of these brand-new farm-fresh treats for yourself!

Art Refresh Continues: Revamped Books & Drinks

We are pleased to present the latest round of newly refreshed original artwork for items around Santae. Most recent, the hardworking Artist team has breathed new life into 3 Books and 6 Amazing Drinks!

The art revamp project is still ongoing, and we look forward to sharing even more beautiful new artwork as soon as it is ready.

Update on Drink Contest Winners!

Thank you all very much for your feedback after our announcement yesterday of the Drink Contest Winners! We understand that there was a lot of frustration over the fact that our Second Place winner's entry was not an actual drink when the rules and Staff stated otherwise. This was something that members of the Front End Team flagged but inadvertently fell through the cracks. We apologize for the confusion and disappointment that this caused. Seeing as this was an error on our part, we have decided to award additional prizes as follows:

First Place: Daisy

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Second Place: Oki and Clefairiel

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Third Place: Mimiru

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Special Category Winners:

Most Creative: Oki and Clefairiel

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Most Accurate: Daisy and Pidgey

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Most Delicious: Daisy and impbunni

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This solution seeks to recognize the beautiful works of art that community members have submitted without penalizing the previously announced winners for the Santae Team's oversight. Going forward, we will be implementing the following rules for any newly announced contests:

★ Contestants will be limited to one entry per person

★ First, Second and Third Place Overall Winners will be determined entirely separately from the various Ribbon Winners (6 unique winners).

★ We will do a better job of screening entries in the future to ensure that all entries being voted upon comply with our contest rules.

Thank you all again for your gracious feedback and providing us with the opportunity to make things right! We hope the community continues to have fun with these contests and create amazing works of art for everyone to enjoy.

TL;DR

• ★ A herd of rare new creatures has been spotted: The Rhymoss! There's more to be learned about these elusive beasts soon. Rhymoss will begin appearing in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop Starting December 1st, 2024
  ★ Vespera, River, and Ripple have returned to Shadow Veil Pass to investigate the mystery of the NetherDust
  ★ More fruit items and vegetable items are available with new artwork..
  ★ 3 books have received refreshed artwork.
• ★ 6 Drinks have received refreshed artwork.
• ★ Additional Drink Contest Winners announced + Clarification on Rules going forward