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Tame your own Synthwave Grusim

My next goal is to discover what other pets across Santae can also be imbued with the magic of the Synthwave color. Will you help me, Adventurers?

In order to fully understand Synthwave, we need even more Adventurers to come to Santae to explore and lend their own magical energy. You can help by reblogging and sharing this post on the official Santae Tumblr!

If you reblog the post and reply with your Santae username, I will send you a mystical prize in exchange. Anyone who shares will receive their very own Divine Synthwave Grusim Figurine!

Make sure to share the post before August 29th at 11:59PM SST. If you prefer not to comment with your Santae username directly on Tumblr, please contact a Mod on the Official Discord and they will be able to help you.

The world of Santae is full of mystery, but when we work together there's nothing we can't discover!

Reminder: Kickstarter and Referral Contest

Part of the exciting changes underway in the world of Santae is the approach of our official Kickstarter campaign.

As a special token of appreciation, Vespera wants to give anyone who signs up to be notified about the Kickstarter's launch a gift as a thank you for supporting our adventures as a community. If you click "Notify me on launch" on the official Kickstarter page, once the Kickstarter launches (on 30th August!), you will receive a letter from Vespera about the magical creation she has made, a brand new Divine Synthwave Harlowin Figurine!

Meanwhile, our final Alpha Referral Contest is nearing is end. Thank you so much to every adventurer who has invited family and friends to join Santae during this exciting time for the growth of the site!

If you're curious about how many referrals you've gotten so far, you can check your total here. We will be updating the running totals in the next few hours so watch out for that!

During the Alpha 3.0 Referral Contest, members who receive 1-4 referrals are be eligible to win a Divine Wispyr Figure in the color of their choice! Each referral counts as one raffle ticket. However, if you manage to refer 5+ new members, you will be guaranteed to receive the Divine Wispyr Figurine of your choice!

In addition, for each referral you receive (up to 8) you will also get one random item from the exclusive "Referral Prizes" list. And everybody who refers at least one person will get the "Bring a Friend" Referral Medal to display on their profile as well as one final token of appreciation from Vespera and the Crew. Vespera Is holding a raffle of fifteen (15) Synthwave Shimmer Dusts, these were stuffed the crate with the figurines she obtained from Master Yushe and wants to share them with you. 

Don't miss your chance to win these amazing prizes by inviting others to join the Santae community!

Baking Contest Results

After some fierce competition and a "dough-lightful" array of entries, the baking contest has finally come to a close! The votes have been tallied and the final results are as follows:

In First Place: Rougarou with Strawberry Deciceratops

In Second Place: Daisy with the Pride Cake

In Third Place: ShinPurple with the Peak Pie

Winners of the Voters Raffle:

Halosnake Winner - Muse

Gaiamander Winner - Carby

Nebulagon Winner - DemonHeartss 

Congratulations to everyone that entered, we were super impressed by all entries and definitely look forward to the next contest to see what our community can cook up! All participants will also receive a Jar of Sandust and the Creativity Spotlight Medal.

 

Prizes will be distributed soon! <3

New Settings - Newsletter Sign Up + Animations Toggle



We've added a new toggle in your user settings area to allow you to opt-in/out of our emails (newsletters+giveaways). We've additionally added a toggle to also opt-out of site-wide animations. This toggle currently only affects the animations in the site layout header banner, however in a future update we will be applying this toggle to also affect our games to help those affected by animations/flickering lights etc. This is the first of a range of accessibility tools we plan to introduce to Santae as part of our development roadmap.

Vespera's Announcement: The sanDust Shop is Now Open!

Greetings, Adventurers!

It's been a long journey, but now that I am back home in Shadow Veil Pass, it's time to honor my Agreement with Barnaby. I've made some adjustments to my humble stall and rearranged my stock. Everything is finally prepared...

And so, I'm proud to announce that I am now equipped to accept sanDust in exchange for my mystical wares! A specially curated selection of rarities will now be permanently available in exchange for the  sanDust you collect on your adventure or receive at Barnaby's Exchange.

If you prefer to pay in sanCash, my original Shop will of course remain open for business. But for those of you with an excess of  sanDust on your hands, or who prefer to make your fortune simply by adventuring around Santae and participating in activities -- well, I hope you consider doing business with me! You certainly won't regret it.

The sanDust Shop

You can now spend your sanDust in exchange for rare items at the brand-new sanDust Shop!

Most items from my Cash Shop will be available to purchase at the sanDust Shop using  sanDust . Just like items purchased with sanCash, they will roll over with your account, and the sanDust Shop will remain open and available even as our adventure continues into Santae's Beta period and official launch!

Unlike sanCash, your  sanDust is not tradable with other adventurers. The  sanDust you earn through your adventures and activities is yours to keep -- and represents a way to access exclusive Cash Shop items by simply exploring the amazing world of Santae.

Be aware that as I adjust to running this new storefront, the exact features of the sanDust Shop might change -- including the rate of exchange between  sanDust and sanCoins. I will always be sure to announce any changes to all adventurers so that everyone can feel confident as I myself and adjusting to the value of sanDust.

I hope you will consider a visit to the Shadow Veil Pass today to exchange your sanDust for an incredible array of exclusive items!

Magical Milestone: A Gift from Vespera

Oh, one more thing, Adventurers -- you've done such an incredible job building enthusiasm for the world of Santae and helping encourage more Adventurers to begin their journeys here, through the combined magic of each of you all I have unlocked an ancient and powerful enchantment.

I am overjoyed to share More than 500 adventurers have now signed up for notifications about Santae's upcoming Kickstarter Campaign! This achievement has allowed me to tap into a wondrous magic of something truly special that I can now share with the entire community.  From the highest parts of the Celestial Peaks, I have been able to unlock a wondrous discovery! As a token of my gratitude and to celebrate this magical moment, I am sending each of you a Divine Natural Luffin Figurine. This enchanted item will transform your companion into a creature unlike any other seen in Santae. A new and rare type of pet know as the Luffin! Thank you all for your continued support and for being a part of this incredible journey. I can't wait to see where our Adventures take us next!

The Luffin is the perfect companion for any Adventurer who loves ice and snow. You should have no fear finding your way in treacherous mountains with a Luffin by your side: They have gliding wings and a powerful rudder-like tail to help them soar between the crystalline towers of the Celestial Peaks where they make their home. Their dark, sleek coat of feathers helps protect them from the icy cold of the high mountains. Legend has it that Luffins' even have the power to create and manipulate small flurries of snow and ice with magic!

I believe that these figurines I'm sharing are the only way to get a Luffin as an adventuring companion -- for now. Although the inhabitants of Valaria often hear the wild flocks of Luffins chirping and calling to each other in the high mountains, nobody has yet discovered all of these creatures' secrets. 

But I have an idea brewing. Perhaps after the Alpha Wipe is over, we can work together as a community to explore, learn more about the Luffin, and discover how they can be befriended!

Keep up the good work, Adventurers! If we can reach 1000 followers on the Kickstarter page, I will have another gift for you all. I am learning more about the strange magic of the new Synthwave color every day. If we reach our next community goal, I will be able to unlock its secrets and send you each a sample of the legendary Synthwave Shimmer Dust!

***If you missed our first newsletter, no worries! We're reissuing the newsletter this weekend, so if you haven't signed up yet, now's your chance! Relive the magic of Alpha Testing, and receive a special gift from The Santae Team.

If you want to update your newsletter status you will be able to use our new toggle feature we will be adding soon into the settings menu to allow you to change your newsletter status so you do not miss this magical opportunity! You will also be able to toggle the animation of the header to static if you so choose. This is coming in the next few days ***

Thank You For Your Feedback!

We had an incredible response to the recent random event. Vespera requested that adventurers investigate the mystery of a brand-new pet color by exploring the world of Santae and sharing your highly appreciated feedback -- and you delivered! Every one of your contributions will help shape the future of Santae.

The giveaway event is now closed, and Vespera has kept her promise. Now that she has returned to her shop in Shadow Veil Pass, she has shipped a Divine Synthwave Blepp Figurine to each adventurer who took part. Thank you so much for your invaluable feedback! Now to get to cleaning up the place! It got very dusty while she was gone, and needs to get everything in order for her newfound discoveries.

Check Your Inbox For Your Reward and Alpha Discoveries

During the long journey back to Shadow Veil Pass, Vespera has had plenty of time to reflect on all the amazing adventures she and the adventurers have had all across Santae over the past few months. Her notes and observations on all the exciting discoveries that have been made during the Alpha test were compiled into our first newsletter!

Whether you've been adventuring with us from the beginning or you're brand new to the world of Santae, the newsletter will remind you of all the amazing adventures we have gone on together since Alpha Testing began this past May. Vespera, her crew, and all adventurers have helped discover new pet species by taming the mourning Grusim, or by hatching your very own Harlowin, magical variations of pet colors and many mischievous Minimals.

Together we have helped Santae's ecosystem by cleaning up the shores, taught our companions how to fish, gather at newfound locations as well as pick scrumptious berries! Discovered evolutionary wonders with the Goopper Grotto and Quibbit Cove, and we have most recently learned how to tame Minimals in the wild and have them join along your adventure! This has all been made possible by the help of each esteemed adventurer, willing to help Vespera and her crew out, and we are forever thankful! 

The newsletter also contains a free gift from The Santae Team(crew) as a thank you to all of our Alpha Testers(adventurers)!

Make sure to check the email you used on your Alpha Testing Application to claim your reward, and keep a watch for new rewards with every newsletter to come!

***If you would like to modify your newsletter status, you are welcome to change it from Decline to Sign-Up as we will be sending the newsletter out again sometime this coming weekend for those that missed it <3***

Change is Upon Us

I can feel the winds of change on the horizon, adventurers - the Alpha Wipe is coming soon! By my calculations, we have only 12 more days to prepare for the event on September 2nd.

But fear not! I've got a few powerful magical tricks up my sleeve to protect the items I offer at the Cash Shop, as well as many other treasures we've discovered together on our journey, from the effects of the wipe. My advice to you? Start collecting all the rollover items you can now, to set yourself up for many more successful adventures after the wipe!

Now, let me share something truly exciting with you all. During my recent travels, Master Yushe showed me the discovery of the figurines he had no use for, and I have a surprise that I believe will leave you all as thrilled as I am. You remember the Divine Drava Figurines, right, those magical treasures we uncovered in the hidden ravine.

When I arrived home and opened the crate I discovered another mysterious figurine - one unlike I'd ever seen before. It's a Divine Synthwave Drava Figurine, the figurine is an enchanted item with the power to transform your pet into a majestic Drava, but this time, with a rare and technologically magnificent Synthwave Color. This color is so rare that its origins are believed to be from somewhere in Aleriea, and I'm determined to uncover its secrets.

I'm offering these Divine Synthwave Drava Figurines at my shop until the end of our Alpha Testing Journey. After that, they will not return until January 2025, so now's your chance to get one! Together, we can explore this new color and see if other species might also be available in this vibrant theme. Who knows what other mysteries we'll uncover along the way.

Let's make the most of these last days, and prepare for the exciting new chapter ahead!

Kickstarter and Referral Contest

Part of the exciting changes underway in the world of Santae is the approach of our official Kickstarter campaign.

As a special token of appreciation, Vespera wants to give anyone who signs up to be notified about the Kickstarter's launch a gift as a thank you for supporting our adventures as a community. If you click "Notify me on launch" on the official Kickstarter page, you will receive a letter from Vespera about the magical creation she has made, a brand new Divine Synthwave Harlowin Figurine!

Meanwhile, our final Alpha Referral Contest is nearing is end. Thank you so much to every adventurer who has invited family and friends to join Santae during this exciting time for the growth of the site!

If you're curious about how many referrals you've gotten so far, you can check your total here.

During the Alpha 3.0 Referral Contest, members who receive 1-4 referrals are be eligible to win a Divine Wispyr Figure in the color of their choice! Each referral counts as one raffle ticket. However, if you manage to refer 5+ new members, you will be guaranteed to receive the Divine Wispyr Figurine of your choice!

In addition, for each referral you receive (up to 8) you will also get one random item from the exclusive "Referral Prizes" list. And everybody who refers at least one person will get the "Bring a Friend" Referral Medal to display on their profile as well as one final token of appreciation from Vespera and the Crew. Vespera Is holding a raffle of fifteen (15) Synthwave Shimmer Dusts, these were stuffed the crate with the figurines she obtained from Master Yushe and wants to share them with you. 

Don't miss your chance to win these amazing prizes by inviting others to join the Santae community!

Quibbit Event Conclusion

Skylar and Hop would like to extend their thanks to all the adventurers who helped solve the ancient mystery of Quibbit Cove! As a token to represent the journey we took as a community, all participating adventurers will soon be issued a commemorative Quibbit Event Trophy.

Skylar and Silvershade were both keeping an eye on the adventure the whole time. If you participated in the event at any stage, they'll know to send you the trophy! Qualifying participation includes: Catching Quibbspawn while Fishing; catching a Quibblet while Fishing; hatching a Quibblet from Quibbspawn in your inventory; and Herding a Quibblet.

Thank you for your participation!