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The Conclave's Assistance

Adventurers, exciting news has arrived from the Arcane Conclave! Eldrin has sent word to the Conclave about the recent discovery of Twilight Crystals in the Azure Abyss, and they've responded swiftly. Recognizing the potential these crystals hold, the Conclave has sent new supplies to Naveen at Shadow Alchemy to aid all who seek to unlock the full potential of these powerful, yet mysterious Crystals.

Starting today, you can find Mortar and Pestles and Empty Shimmer Dust Jars at Shadow Alchemy! There's more to these Crystals than meets the eye-who knows what mysterious discoveries you might uncover. The Conclave has faith in your abilities to reveal the true power Hidden within! 

Art Refreshed and a Mystic Messenger

Over at Glimmer's Toys, exciting new changes are taking place! They've just announced they have a new quirky item up for sale, a Mystic Messenger as well as 4 new Balloon variations! On top of that, more of the classic items they have been selling have received a Refreshed look, head over to Glimmers Toys to check out these exciting updates!

50 Hours Left In The Santae Kickstarter!

The Official Santae Kickstarter is entering its Final Hours! Thank you so much for all of your Support throughout this Incredible campaign. Together, our Community has unlocked so many exciting goals that will help make the world of Santae even more magical.

We just most recently hit our $75k stretch goal! Unlocking the Quenaris Dragon! This beautiful Dragon will join Adventurers as companions in the world of Santae soon.

Even more excitement is in store if we are able to push through our next stretch goals in the final week of fundraising. Would you like to team up with your friends and embark on quests together in a coordinate team? The Adventure Party System will be unlocked at $80k, bringing a new level of Interactivity and teamwork to your adventures. As you explore and conquer challenges, your party will earn building bonuses through sanDust, enhancing your collective capabilities and unlocking exclusive rewards and prizes.

At $90k, you will be able to showcase your collection of Minimals in amazing, dynamic Aquarium, Terrarium, and Minimal Sanctuary displays! Whether you’re displaying exotic fish, unique bugs, or charming Minimals, these habitats will not only beautifully present your creatures but also allow for Interactive experiences. Now you won't just be able to fish, capture, and herd creatures -- you’ll be able to Feed, Play, and Interact with your collection.

Will you help bring these amazing features to life? Now is the time for the final push!

Your Support is what truly makes the magic of Santae possible! Thank you for everything you do as a Community to make Santae so special. And every pledge to the official Santae Kickstarter, no matter how big or small, makes a huge Impact. We look forward to ending our Alpha Testing with a grand Celebration and onwards to our Beta Testing Phase! Thank you all for such an Incredible Journey this has been, from all of us here at Santae, we Thank You more than words could ever describe!

Make your pledge today!

With Love & Gratitude

~The Santae Team

The Abyssal Monster Returns

Adventurers from far and wide had gathered at the Abyssal Lake to offer food to the slumbering monster. Aquatic pets splashed in the waters as they ferried the edible items down into the depths of the lake, guided by Dex in its Pearlux-bubble helmet. 

Rose watched the operation unfold with a growing sense of hope in her heart. With everyone working Together, it really felt like this was going to work! 

Then Rose saw the surface of the water shiver. Something was happening down below! She rushed to the edge of the Abyssal Lake to peer into its crystalline depths.

The Monster was starting to stir!

The Abyssal Monster loosened its shining blue coils in a luxurious stretch. Without even opening its eyes, it yawned widely, then snapped up a big mouthful of the food the Adventurers and their pets had brought. 

The Monster chewed thoughtfully for a moment — and its eyes flew open! It swam in a tight loop, gobbling up all the offered food with visible delight. 

Rose looked on with concern, knowing that the Monster’s moods have never been predictable. Underwater, Dex watched the Abyssal Monster warily, too, treading water with its claws as the Monster swam closer.

The Monster swam closer…and closer…

In just a moment, it was right next to Dex! The Harlowin shied away slightly, nervous of the Monster’s hunger and its sharp teeth. But the Monster did nothing more than bump its snout against Dex’s in a gentle boop. 

As Dex — and Rose, far above — watched, the Monster performed a showy twirl and ended up floating playfully upside down, eyes fixed hopefully on Dex and the other pets who had been helping deliver food to the depths. 

Now that it was fed, it clearly wanted to Play!

Dex took the Monster up on its invitation, paddling all around the Monster’s head in a twirling dance. Together, they swam back up toward the surface. Dex broke the surface with a mighty flap of its wings, soaring up toward the twilight sky. The Abyssal Monster leapt up after it joyfully, flying in a graceful arc before splashing back into its home. 

“You’ve made a new friend, Dex!” Rose greeted her friend as the Harlowin flew back down to the shore. “The Monster needed food — but what it really wanted was company.”

The duo watched the Monster play with the Adventurers’ pets in the Lake as the sun slowly continued to set over the Azure Abyss.

Balance Restored To The Abyssal Lake: Befriend The Monster!

Now that the Abyssal Monster has awakened, Rose has discovered what the protector of the Lake was truly looking for! The Monster is lonely in its watery home, but you can send your pets to befriend it.

When the Monster is awake, you can leave your pet with it for a period of time to play and socialize. Only water dwelling pets are naturally capable of spending time with the Monster, but with the help of an equipped Pearlux Minimal, any pet can spend time in the Lake!

As a Gift in exchange for spending time with it, the Monster will give you a gift when you return to collect your pet. 

But playing with a pet can be Exhausting! Once you collect your pet, the Monster will fall asleep until it is ready to play again. You can wait until it Awakens naturally if you want, but you can also urge it to wake faster by offering food!

Rose and Skylar have studied the Monster’s nature and the natural balance of the lake now that the Monster has returned to its natural habits. Together, they have learned that the Lake’s fish population is only active while the Monster is asleep. Fishing and Gathering at the Abyssal Lake are only available while the Monster is Hibernating.

The Abyssal Monster’s natural cycle of play and rest has been restored — all thanks to the Adventurers!

Final Twilight Pets Revealed

The enchanting glow of Twilight has reached all of the pet species at last! Transform your Romper, Raylen, Luffin, Lerk, or Kyree with a magical new appearance with the Twilight Shimmer Dust.

Quest QoL Update

Gathering Bounty Quests now only ask for items that have a rarity of; Common, Uncommon and Rare. Any item from Gathering, Fishing and Berry Collecting with one of these rarities has been added to the request pool.

Culinary Cravings Quests request items have been adjusted, Frozen Yogurt, Santae Sticks and Milkshakes have been added to the request pool.

Terrible Toymaker Quest request items have been adjusted, Robot Wispyr Toy, Gooppie Goo, Gooppie Goo Slime and Magical Bubbles are now being asked for. Toy Swords are now stocking in Glimmers Toy Shop. Plushie Machine Tokens now reward more often.

Prices in all NPC shops have been adjusted. 

Contemplating The Mysteries Of The Abyssal Lake

Eldrin and Skylar were deep in conversation over a pile of gleaming Twilight Crystals. The crystals and many pages of notes were spread out over a table, along with various tools that the duo were using to get a closer look at the Crystals.

"There is clearly Magical energy locked inside these crystals," Eldrin said. "But I still don't understand how it can be used, or extracted."

"Well," Skylar sighed. "It's clear that just breaking it or powdering it isn't going to work. We could try Grinding one into a lens? Maybe the crystals can Focus light."

"Hmm," Eldrin hummed thoughtfully. "Light -- light may just have something to do with it. Or, perhaps the ore might resonate with other, different kinds of crystals, if we arranged them in the appropriate configuration?"

The conversation and Experiments continued throughout the day, without much progress. Eventually, Skylar and Eldrin decided to take a break and step outside to watch the Sun Set over the Abyssal Lake. Rose was sitting by the lake shore, going over her own notes about the history and habits of the Abyssal Monster.

The setting sun sent rays of Dusky color sparkling over the water's surface, making the entire Lake look like it was made of one giant Twilight Crystal. The trio watched the Beautiful sight in awed silence, still thinking hard about the magical Mystery at hand.

"I do have one unfortunate suspicion," Eldrin said after a while, with a sigh. "Whatever magic is locked within the crystals, I do not think they are the cure for the Monster's condition. While both the Abyssal Monster and the Twilight Crystal reside within the Lake, I do not believe the crystals are to blame for the Monster's Disappearance."

"I think you're right, Eldrin," Rose replied, looking up from her research notes. "The more I look into it, the more I think the Monster's hibernation might be part of a Natural cycle. But that does give me one more idea..." She smiled.

"If I'm right, the Monster is Hibernating to conserve energy. The Ancient records indicate that it's capable of sleeping for Years to restore its vitality. But --" Rose grinned "-- it won't need to sleep if we can provide that energy another way! Or, at least that's the theory."

"So what do you think we should do?" asked Skylar.

"I have an idea,"  said Rose, "but we'll need the Adventurers' help."

Feed The Abyssal Monster To Awaken It

"Adventurers -- I think the Abyssal Monster needs food, and lots of it!

"I know Adventurers have been giving small offerings to the Monster for ages, but this needs to be a meal on a different scale entirely. To entice it to come out of Hibernation, we need to offer it as much food as we possibly can.

Will you throw edible items into the Abyssal Lake for the Monster? If we can give it enough, I think it will Wake!"

Introducing Quenaris! The Legendary Dragon Has Been Unlocked!

Thanks to the incredible Support of our Community, we have reached our $75k Kickstarter stretch goal, and it's time to officially Reveal the elegant and powerful draconic companion you've all unlocked - meet Quenaris!

This majestic Dragon, born of ancient magic and mystery, will soon join adventurers across the world of Santae. With its shimmering scales and mystical presence, Quenaris will become a loyal and formable companion, guiding and helping you through challenges soaring alongside you on your Adventures. Your contributions have made this legendary creature a Reality!

But the Excitement doesn't end here! We're in the final stretch of our Kickstarter campaign, and there are more incredible rewards waiting to be unlocked! At $80k, the Adventure Party System will be unlocked, introducing the ability to team up with friends and form coordinated groups to tackle quests together. Your parties will earn bonuses through sanDust, and unlock exclusive rewards as you work as a team!

If we hit our $90k Stretch Goal, your collections of Minimals, Fish and eventually Bugs with our bug catching feature coming soon, will shine line never before with the addition of Aquarium, Terrarium, and Minimal Sanctuary displays! Showcase your exotic fish, rare bugs, and charming Minimals in dynamic habitats where you can feed, play, and interact with them in new and exciting ways.

And here is even more thrilling news: at our $95k Stretch Goal, we will unlock Two New Species for all adventurers to discover! Prepare to encounter the Kiren, a majestic, mythical creature, and another mighty Dinosaur companion to roam the lands of Santae alongside you!

Now is the Perfect time to join us in bringing these magical features to life! Every Pledge, no matter the size, contributes to making Santae even more extraordinary.

Thank you all for being such an amazing Community and for everything you all do to make Santae a truly magical world! Make your pledge today and help unlock the next Adventure!

With Love and Gratitude,

~The Santae Team

Art Refresh Continues

Our Talented Artists have been continuously working to breathe new life into some of Santae's oldest items. With their creativity and sharp attention to Detail, we're excited to showcase refreshed artwork that you may have already started Noticing across the site. This is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance your Experience, and these updated pieces are just another step in our continued effort to bring Santae to life with vibrant, new designs! Stay tuned for even more exciting Refreshed art on the horizon!