Fish Return To The Abyssal Lake

Rose walked a circuit around the Abyssal Lake, taking notes and looking for signs of change. The shores were still bustling with Adventurers, but the pool itself was as still and quiet as ever --

SPLASH!

Rose jumped! She quickly scanned the surface of the luminous waters to see what had happened. Was the Abyssal Monster finally raising its head again?

As Rose watched, another splash scattered the surface of the Abyssal Lake into sparkling drops. It was a leaping fish!

"Oh, this is wonderful news!" Rose cried, flipping quickly through her notebook to make a hasty sketch of the fish and jot down a few more notes. "I wonder how many species are found here? I'll need to compare my notes with the historical record..."

The Abyssal Monster is still nowhere to be found, but thanks to all the diligent Adventurers working on cleanup, the Abyssal Lake is now a healthy fishing spot where fish can be caught!

Silvershade's Search For The Mystery Minimal

"I just can't explain it, Skylar," Silvershade lamented. "I've tried tracking this Minimal down as many was as I can think of, but they're too slippery!"

After returning to their Ranch, Silvershade had immediately started trying to find the Minimal they had mentioned to Rose by exploring the wilderness, searching far and wide. They discovered the Minimal's tracks on the ground, but following the trail always led to a dead end. In the end, Silvershade decided to invite the skilled researcher Skylar to come help, and now the duo were trying to come up with a new strategy.

Skylar was thinking hard. "If we can't get to where the Minimal is, maybe we'll need to convince it to come to us instead!"

"If I know one thing, it's that the way to a Minimal's heart is through its stomach." Skylar smiled fondly, remembering when their companion Hop was a hungry Quibblet. "We should try tempting this creature out of hiding with Berries. Or, even better -- the new Berry Gourmet items Breezyl is making! No Minimal could resist such a tasty treat."

"Adventurers, I need your help! Please bring me as many Berries and Berry Gourmet items as you can gather. Silvershade and I will work together to scatter them around the wilderness. If we can gather enough, we should finally be able to catch a glimpse of this helpful Minimal in the wild!"

Turn in your Berries and Berry Gourmet treats at Skylar's Gathering Bounty quest to help discover the new Minimal!

Zephera Revealed!

We are also beyond excited to officially reveal our newest pet species; The Zephera! You've been eagerly waiting, and we are thrilled to showcase this incredible creature. Zephera is now officially part of Santae's ever-growing world, and we cannot wait for you to explore the world of Santae with this beautiful new companion by your side. This has only been possible by every single member of our community, it is through you all, our amazing community and your endless support that we have been able to achieve this goal! 

Thank you all for your continued love and support. Your enthusiasm is what drives us forward, and we look forward to the final 16 days of Kickstarter, Beta, and Beyond! Our most recent Stretch Goal unlocked our upcoming Animated Seasons & Weather System and we hope you are all looking forward to it as much as we are to bring it forward!

With Endless Love and Gratitude,

~The Santae Team

Dear Adventurers,

Please join with me and the Entire Santae Team in wishing our beloved friend and Programmer, Ember, an incredibly;

Happiest of Birthdays!!

As you all know, Ember is the heart and soul of our programming magic here at Santae, and I cannot express enough just how fortunate we are to have him on this journey alongside all of us. From the very beginning, Ember has been an absolute powerhouse, transforming my vision into reality with his sheer talent and dedication that never ceases to amaze not only myself, but, also the entire team and the community. Santae would not be the same without Ember's passion, brilliance, tireless efforts, and the care he pours into making Santae the best it can be. 

Ember, I cannot even begin to describe how much you mean to not only me, but all of us on the staff team and in the community. It was truly heartwarming to see our artist immediately dive into creating what I had proposed, just to surprise our beloved programmer and friend on his very special birthday! We have created some amazing goodies, which have been lovingly created by our phenomenal artist team to celebrate this very special day! 

Here are the wearable versions of the Ember Hoodie as well as the Levi Minimal Companion <3

You can join in on the fun and celebration these items have been issued to each and everyone of you, so keep an eye out for the mail from sanBot These items, along with the birthday items I received, will soon be a part of an exciting new feature for the community, where everyone will be able to celebrate their own birthdays in stye! (The items are: Levi Companion Minimal(Minimal &Wearable), Levi Plushie(Collection Item), Ember Hoodie(Wearable), Chocolate Celebration Cake(Edible Collection & His favorite Cake) and a Peanut Butter Hoof(Levi's favorite treat, which is also a Edible Collection Item))

Ember - from the bottom of my heart, thank you for every single thing you have ever done. Santae would not be the same without your relentless energy and creativity. Here's to you man! A very special birthday filled with all the happiness, joy, and love you so richly deserve. We're incredibly blessed to have you and I am personally forever grateful every single day for the friendship we share and for everything you bring to our team and community!

Happy Birthday again Ember with love,

~CJ, the Santae Team and the entire Community <3

New Wild Minimals Are On The Loose!

Exciting news, Adventurers! Mysterious new Minimals have been appearing across Santae. Luckily, we have our very own expert to help find them and learn their secrets. With Silvershade's help, you may even be able to tame and befriend them!

A Fiery Mystery At Flamefall Cascades

The first signs of new creatures came from the Flamefall Cascades. Vixon was no stranger to the smoke and fire common to this volcanic part of Aleriea -- but he had never seen sparks fly like this before.

It was easier to see them at night. Trails of embers traced across the darkened sky, outlining the shapes of flashy spiraling leaps and bounds. At first he thought it was just some strange new kind of volcanic activity -- but when he found a small claw-print in the ash outside of Ember Springs, Vixon knew it was time to call in Silvershade for help.

"Don't worry, Vixon -- that's a Cinderyx! It's no surprise you didn't see them at first. Those red-and-white stripes are pretty good camouflage with all the fire and ash around here. They're curious little fellas, so you might get one scrambling over your roof now and again. They're good jumpers, too! That's what you were noticing at night, I reckon. They go jumping and dancing over the plains, leaving a trail of sparks and embers behind them as they go. It's a beautiful sight!"

The Mysterious Wildlife Of The Shrouded Borderlands

The next report came from an unexpected source: Felix, in the Shrouded Borderlands. Something had been making the Grusims at the Kiss the Grusim game nervous recently. Felix was catching the occasional glimpse of the mystery, too. Sometimes, a pale greenish glow would float through the misty forest. Other times, it looked like a nimble, shadowy creature was sneaking through the underbrush. Felix called Silvershade to help discover the culprits.

"You can tell those poor Grusims, to relax, Felix. You've just got a couple of sneaky Minimals on your hands! That glow is surely the work of a Mistmantle or two. Their wings make that beautiful glowing mist as they fly, but they just use it to disguise themselves. It isn't dangerous or anything!

"And the sneaky critter your Grusims keep noticing in the underbrush is nothing but a Valestride. That's an exciting find! They're pretty rare! Their dark fur helps them blend right in, and they're as nimble as can be. Most of the time, all you'll see is a tip of that long tail whisking away as they vanish into the fog."

Visit Silvershade To Tame The Valestride, Cinderyx, And Mistmantle

Now that Silvershade knows these Minimals are out there, and has a sense of their habitats and habits, they're helping Adventurers find them!

Visit Herding in the Lani Archipelagos to get started! Silvershade will give you directions to find the curious Cinderyx, the elegant Mistmantle, or the nimble Valestride. Which Minimal will be the perfect companion for your pet?

Jubilasaur's appear to be showing up less and less, Silvershade has let us know, they appear to be migrating away for now, but will be back one day! **Jubilasaur will be removed from Minimal Herding tomorrow September 13th @ 11:59:59 SST** Thank you everyone for the continued support and for helping us achieve 2500 members! This was such a fun celebration for us all!  <3 

Final Call to Cast Your Vote In The Official Coloring Contest!

Have you taken a look at all the incredible entries to the first official Santae Coloring Contest? We asked you to create your own color ideas for the Blepp, Raylen, Wispyr, and Pipsqueak Ogreling, and the community submitted hundreds of pieces of artwork!

Now, it's time for the community to decide the victors! Cast your vote for your three favorite entries to help crown the top three contest winners.

Use this form to cast your votes!

The order in which you see the entries on the voting form is randomized for everybody, so each submission gets a fair chance to appear near the top of the page. If you select more than three options, only your first three will be counted when you submit the form. Make sure to find and fill out the required "Enter Santae Username to record Vote!" question in order to successfully submit your choices!

Thank you to everyone who entered for letting your creativity truly shine! Voting will end tonight at 11:59 SST -- so get those votes in now.

Something Is Shining In The Depths

The shores of the usually-serene Azure Abyss were bustling with activity! Rose had set up a small camp to form a base of operation for her studies of the local environment. Silvershade had come for a visit, curious to see if anything was going on with the Minimals in the area. And -- of course -- Adventurers from far and wide had gathered, busily casting their lines into the gleaming pool to pull out the piles of fishing trash clogging the water.

They had made some great progress. Thousands of pieces of trash had already been removed!

Even though the Abyssal Monster still hadn't reappeared, Rose thought it was time to see if their efforts were having any effect.

Rose picked up a notebook and pen and, with Dex at her side, went to peer into the lake. The luminous blue-and-violet waters certainly looked clearer. In fact, Rose thought she could finally see the very bottom...

"Fascinating!" She said, scribbling down some notes. "There's something down there that we haven't seen before. It's shiny and reflective...maybe some kind of rare crystal? Or ore?"

The shiny objects had caught Dex's attention too. The Harlowin splashed into the shallows and ducked underwater, paddling with its clawed feet to try and swim to the bottom. Rose watched Dex's figure waver and shrink a little as the Harlowin descended -- but the bottom was deeper than it looked! After only a little while, Dex twisted in the water and gave one mighty flap of its wings to propel itself back to the surface.

"Nice try, Dex," Rose praised her companion as the  Harlowin clambered onto shore and shook the water from its scales. "But I think it's just too deep for you." If only she had another pet, one who lived in water!

Silvershade had watched the attempt unfold thoughtfully. They walked up to Rose and Dex, waving to get their attention.

"Hi, Professor Clearwater," Silvershade greeted Rose. "I couldn't help but notice your friend's predicament, there." They nodded at Dex with a smile.

"I've been thinking about it, and I think I've got something you might be interested to hear," Silvershade continued. "There's a certain Minimal I've heard of that I reckon could help out with your problem. I've never actually seen one myself, mind you. But once I get back to the Ranch, I could try to start tracking one down!"

"That would be wonderful. Thank you, Silvershade!" Rose said. "Please write to me should you discover anything useful. I'll be staying here until the mystery is solved."

"Will do," Silvershade nodded. "I'll get going now!"

Keep Fishing To Clear The Abyssal Lake

Great work, Adventurers! The waters of the Abyssal Lake are starting to clear up!

While Silvershade begins to investigate their mystery Minimal, we still have more work to do. If we can fish enough trash out of the pool, the ecosystem will start to return to balance and fish may begin to appear there again. Keep fishing -- the Abyssal Monster is counting on us!

Referral Rewards Released

For each referral you received (up to 8), contest participants will be sent ONE random item from the below "Referral Prizes" for each referral you obtained and each item is guaranteed to not be duplicates. Your reward prizes have been issued. We do apologize for the delay, and sincerely appreciate everyone patience since the wipe!

The entire Santae Team would like to say a huge Thank You to everyone who has been a part of our Alpha Test and the referral contests! Your support is what makes the world of Santae truly magical. 

(If you believe you are eligible for a referral prize and do not obtain yours please submit a support ticket and we will look into the possible absence of a referral count, Ex: if someone used an incorrect username when joining)

We Want to Know Your Pre-Beta Thoughts!

We love getting feedback about features we have done since we opened, and now we're putting our future goggles on to look ahead! We'd love to get your thoughts and opinions on what you're most excited about for BETA and beyond! Submit your response here.

How to enter:

Choose ONE feature, function, pet, item, npc, shop, quest, game etc on Santae from our Upcoming Features List, and tell us what you would like to see and why!

Your reply must include: (1) one thing that you are excited for, (1) one thing you think could be a great improvement or approach to that feature that we haven't expanded on quite yet or have listed in our upcoming updates page.

(We need you to tell us constructive information on what you want to see!)

Example:

Feature: Minimal Eggs & Hatching

1.)  I love the ideas of getting minimal eggs.

Improvement: Perhaps we could allow us to breed our Minimals with other users with the Minimals getting XP and both getting an Egg!

We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Thank you for helping us make Santae the best it can be.

Reward: You will receive a random ONE of the following Divine Harlowin Figurines!

Divine Synthwave Harlowin Figurine

Divine Natural Harlowin Figurine

Divine Crimson Harlowin Figurine

Divine Chateau Harlowin Figurine

Divine Carbon Harlowin Figurine

Divine Chalk Harlowin Figurine

Divine Cerulean Harlowin Figurine

Divine Carrot Harlowin Figurine

Divine Carnation Harlowin Figurine

Divine Charcoal Harlowin Figurine

Divine Canary Harlowin Figurine

Divine Calil Harlowin Figurine

We will distribute a random Divine Harlowin Figurine to everyone who replies!

The topic will LOCK at 8pm SST Monday 16th September 2024

Vespera's Rare New Treasures

Vespera was excited. An especially rare assortment of items had arrived, and it was time to see what kinds of treasures she could soon offer to the Adventurers of Santae.

On the counter of the sanDust Shop were a leather-bound album and a sealed crate. Vespera picked up the album first, undoing the latch that held it closed and carefully flipping the cover open.

Inside were sleeves of rare emblems — collectible stamps! 

Vespera hummed appreciatively. “A very nice selection this time.”

As Vespera tilted the first page back and forth, the stamps reflected and glittered shifting gold-and-lavender light. They each featured a drawing of two hands clasped in a pinky-promise, but looking closer, the images were overlaid with delicately etched sacred runes. These Eternal Bond Stamps were lucky tokens to be exchanged between friends on the brink of a journey. It was said that the magic of the stamp would ensure that that no matter how far apart two individuals may be, their bond remains unbreakable!

On the second page, rows of stamps flashed with fiery energy. The triangular Flameborne Stamps reminded Vespera of her time at the Festival of Renewal in the Flamefall Cascades. The mark of the Flameborne Stamp was sure to grant strength and determination, making it popular among Adventurers seeking dangerous quests!

Vespera turned the page and couldn't suppress a gasp. The third page was glimmering with holographic swirls: The deep violets, hot pinks, and rich blues of an aurora dancing across the night sky. The tidy rows of Starlit Dreamer Stamps were beautiful -- and magical! Vespera had been told that the magic of this stamp opens one’s mind to the cosmos, allowing Adventurers and their pets to glimpse into future.

That was the last of them. Vespera closed and latched the album, ready to turn her attention to the crate. She tugged off the lid to reveal a selection of tantalizing-looking food and drink!

Henrietta the Phoehen was perched in the rafters of the shop, watching intently. When she saw what was inside the crate, she immediately swooped down on her fiery wings to get a closer look — and maybe steal a bite!

”No, Henrietta” Vespera laughed, gently shooing the Phoehen away. “That’s not a berry! It’s a Radiant Dawn Fruit! And I’m very sorry, but I can’t let you eat it. These are for the Adventurers.”

The Radiant Dawn Fruit did look delicious. Its skin shimmered with the gentle, golden glow of all the dawn light it had absorbed as it grew. Adventurers and their pets would certainly enjoy its sweet flavor and the boost of energy and warmth it provides!

Henrietta, seeing that she was out of luck, fluttered back up to her perch to watch the rest of the unpacking.

Dew the Iricampus was also interested in something inside the crate. The Iricampus nudged its nose against the stopper of a crystalline bottle containing luminous liquid. 

“Sorry, Dew, that’s not for you either!” Vespera scooped Dew out of the box. “That’s the Nectar of the Deep. No wonder you wanted a taste of it, though, since you like to swim!” The Nectar came from the very deepest parts of the Azure Abyss, and was imbued with the powerful essence of deep ocean magic.

The rest of the crate was packed with a delicious-looking variety of foods — nearly a feast! The Enchanted Harvest Feast was a selection of delicacies fit for a banquet. Every element was made from the finest ingredients and it was also imbued with the magic of the land that produced it.

Looking to spend your hard-earned sanDust for rare and magical rewards? Visit Vespera at the sanDust Shop today!

The Eternal Bond Stamp, Flameborne Stamp, Starlit Dreamer Stamp, Radiant Dawn Fruit, Nectar of the Deep, and Enchanted Harvest Feast are all available in the sanDust shop right now, and will remain until the end of the Alpha Testing period. Don't miss your chance to add these rare and beautiful items to your collections!

Reminder: Cast Your Vote In The Official Coloring Contest!

Have you taken a look at all the incredible entries to the first official Santae Coloring Contest? We asked you to create your own color ideas for the Blepp, Raylen, Wispyr, and Pipsqueak Ogreling, and the community submitted hundreds of pieces of artwork!

Now, it's time for the community to decide the victors! Cast your vote for your three favorite entries to help crown the top three contest winners.

Use this form to cast your votes!

The order in which you see the entries on the voting form is randomized for everybody, so each submission gets a fair chance to appear near the top of the page. If you select more than three options, only your first three will be counted when you submit the form. Make sure to find and fill out the required "Enter Santae Username to record Vote!" question in order to successfully submit your choices!

Thank you to everyone who entered for letting your creativity truly shine! Voting will end at 11:59 SST on September 12 -- so get those votes in now.

Stay tuned for the next Official Contest coming very soon! 

PRE-BETA THOUGHTS!

We love getting feedback about things we have done since we opened, and now we're putting our future goggles on to look ahead! We'd love to get your thoughts and opinions on what you're most excited about for BETA and beyond! Submit your response here.

How to enter:

Choose ONE feature, function, pet, item, npc, shop, quest, game etc on Santae from our Upcoming Features List, and tell us what you would like to see and why!

Your reply must include:

>> 1 thing that you are excited for

>> 1 thing you think could be a cool improvement or approach to that feature that we haven't noted on there

(We need you to tell us constructive information on what you want to see!)

Example:

Feature: Minimal Eggs & Hatching

1.)  I love the ideas of getting minimal eggs.

Improvement: Perhaps we could allow us to breed our Minimals with other users with the Minimals getting XP and both getting an Egg!

We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Thank you for helping us make Santae the best it can be.

Reward:

You will receive a random ONE of the following Divine Harlowin Figurines!

Divine Synthwave Harlowin Figurine

Divine Natural Harlowin Figurine

Divine Crimson Harlowin Figurine

Divine Chateau Harlowin Figurine

Divine Carbon Harlowin Figurine

Divine Chalk Harlowin Figurine

Divine Cerulean Harlowin Figurine

Divine Carrot Harlowin Figurine

Divine Carnation Harlowin Figurine

Divine Charcoal Harlowin Figurine

Divine Canary Harlowin Figurine

Divine Calil Harlowin Figurine

We will distribute a random Divine Harlowin Figurine to everyone who replies!

The topic will LOCK at 8pm SST Monday 16th September 2024