Published by: The Santae Team
The Bounty Of Echoes Cavern
The caverns went deeper than Vespera could have imagined.
It seemed like around every corner there was a new tunnel, chamber, or grotto. The ancient caves were full of mystery. Even with the Codex, and the help of so many exploring Adventurers, finding one's way inside was challenging!
Vespera's adventuring party hadn't yet found their way into the very deepest and most secret parts of Echoes Cavern -- but their expeditions had started to bear fruit nonetheless.
The ecosystem within the cave was unlike anything Vespera had seen before. Each time River returned from a Gathering expedition with a pouch full of materials, there was something new and unusual among the bounty.
Vespera had already catalogued at least two new kinds of plants: Dark blue Spectreshade Ivy that filled the air with cool mist when its leaves were disturbed, and glimmering Crystalcap Mushrooms that had turned out to be edible -- and surprisingly delicious!
Meanwhile, Ripple's Fishing expeditions had turned up a few new kinds of mysterious sea life! Preserved in their pools from the influence of the outside world for generations, the fish in Echoes Cavern had a strange, ancient appearance.
The Auraglow Spiralfish corkscrewed through the water in a graceful dance, tracing lines of light through the deep, dark pools. The Fossil Finned Trout, in contrast, was well camouflaged against the rocky basins with its earth-colored scales and markings resembling fossil fragments.
The caves stretched ever deeper into the canyon's walls. What awaited to be discovered next?
Updated Referral Rewards: Wonderful New Wispyrs
Thank you for sharing the world of Santae with a brand-new batch of Adventurers by sharing your referral links and racking up Referral Points (RP)!
You can now spend your RP on three new rewards that have been added to the Referral Store.
Divine Earthbound Wispyr Figurines, Divine Auroralight Wispyr Figurines, and Divine Twilight Wispyr Figurines are now available!
Transform your pet into a mysterious, exclusive Wispyr using these rare enchanted items. These new varieties will allow you to choose from the rich brown-and-tan Earthbound theme, the mystical wintery glow of the Auroralight theme, or the somber sunset shades of the Twilight theme!
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★ Four new items are available in Gathering at Echoes Cavern
★ Divine Earthbound, Auroralight, and Twilight Wispyr Figurines are now available at the Referral Shop.
Published by: The Santae Team
Majestic Minimals With The Power Of The Earth
Silvershade was on a scouting expedition when they spotted something very strange indeed on the horizon.
The sky to the west was clear. It was the perfect kind of day for tracking: Sunny, not too windy, with a few fluffy white clouds drifting overhead. Silvershade knew this area -- the landscape and its weather -- like the back of their own hand. Which is why it was so surprising to see something they had never seen before!
The air on the horizon was...sparkling? Silvershade could see flashes of hot pink, brilliant gold, and bright blue blinking in and out of sight, like a prism catching the sun.
They had to get a closer look. Silvershade watched the sparkling display overhead as they trekked toward the hillside where the phenomenon was concentrated.
Finally, they were close enough to identify the culprits. The bright flashes of light were reflecting off the wings of a flock of bird-like Minimals with crystalline patterns on their feathers!
The Glintzals noticed Silvershade almost as soon as they noticed the flock. The Minimals chirped in excitement as they swooped lower to meet the newcomer to their hilltop, swooping and fluttering around Silvershade in dazzling patterns of reflected light.
Silvershade laughed, spinning in place to take in the beautiful kaleidoscope of color and light. What amazing creatures!
One by one, each Glintzal flapped up and away, gaining height until the sparkling of their wings was barely visible against the clouds. Silvershade watched them go, smiling fondly. They would enjoy tracking these beautiful Minimals down again!
In the stillness after the Glintzals' departure, a new sound caught Silvershade's attention. It was very soft, barely audible over the sound of the wind, but for an experienced tracker there was no mistaking it. That was the call of another Minimal!
Silvershade listened closely, following the sort chiming cries across the hilltop and toward a rocky part of the slope.
They surveyed the tumble of rocks and dirt, scanning closely. The melodious call chimed again -- it was definitely coming from somewhere nearby, but what was the culprit?
If the Minimal hadn't moved, Silvershade might never have spotted it. Another bird-like Minimal, tiny enough that Silvershade could have held it in the palm of their hand, flicked its long tail as it fluttered from rock to rock.
The Echostone was perfectly camouflaged against the ground, its soft feathers had the exact color and texture of the surrounding rock and earth, with intricate swirling markings that resembled fossils.
"Amazing!" Silvershade breathed out, kneeling down to get a closer look at the minuscule bird.
There was something special about both the Glintzal and the Echostone, Silvershade thought. They embodied the powerful energy of stone and gem, earth and soil. Silvershade was sure they'd make the perfect companion to any pet interested in 
Burrowing!
A new Hidden Avatar is now appearing across Santae! Best of luck in your avatar hunting adventures!
Shop Irresistible Deals At The Dustwind Bazaar
A brand-new shopping experience awaits in Sienna Canyon! Stroll the aisles of the Dustwind Bazaar to discover treasures from across Valaria and Aleriea -- curated at unbelievable prices by Elysa Dustwind.
Elysa receives shipments regularly, and every one is a surprise. Any item that can appear in any other shop around Santae also has a chance to arrive at the Dustwind Bazaar.
Items at the Bazaar can be bought at a thrilling discount -- 35% off their store price at other shops!
New stock arrives every five minutes. But don't spend too long window shopping! Each discounted item only remains at the Bazaar for 15 minutes, so grab your great deals while you can.
Upgraded Ores Await Discovery Soon
The art team has been hard at work readying even more beautiful ore items for the launch of the Mining feature. The way to collect these rare, sparkling treasures will soon be revealed -- but for now, have a sneak peek at their incredible updated artwork!
Snow Has Begun Falling Throughout Santae
All across Aleriea and Valaria, snow has begun to fall. Be on the lookout sometimes you may find something valuable buried beneath!
You can see in our header banner, there is snow falling which can be seen all across Santae! More weather features will unlock as our adventure continues.
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Burrowing Minimals are available in Herding: Echostone and GlintzalPublished by: The Santae Team
What Is Waiting Within Echoes Cavern?
Vespera stepped out from Ripple's tunnel into Echoes Caverns and back into the bright sunlight of Sienna Canyon. She clapped her hands together to wipe off some of the dirt and dust. Exploring underground was dirty work, but it was also exhilarating!
The main chamber of the Cavern had already revealed so many rare plants and fish, but Vespera was sure more was waiting deeper inside. It was time to make a plan to explore even deeper -- but first, she needed more supplies to fuel her Echoes Cavern expedition.
"I wonder where I can stock up?" Vespera wondered aloud as she slowly strolled back toward the main settlement. "I suppose we could fly back to Tangle & Tote -- Lani Archipelago isn't very far. But that's still a longer trip than I'd like to take right now..."
As Vespera approached the outskirts of town, a signpost caught her eye. "Canyon Crossroads?" She read. It sounded like a shop. Couldn't hurt to take a look!
The sign pointed to a building hewn from the same pale reddish stone as the cavern walls, the same as most of the structures around here. When she stepped inside, she saw rows and rows of shelves, all stacked to the brim with food and gear.
"Oh, this is perfect!" Vespera exclaimed, walking deeper within to get a closer look. One shelf held pouches perfect for carrying treasures out of remote Gathering locations. Another held stacks and stacks of sturdy baskets. One rack was brimming with all different varieties of Tracker Treats and fishing bait. There was more variety wherever Vespera looked. "There's basically everything an Adventurer needs!"
A warm laugh interrupted Vespera's musing. "I'm glad you're finding everything you're looking for. Welcome to Canyon Crossroads. We're the greatest general store in Sienna Canyon, or anywhere else!"
Vespera poked her head around the shelf to greet the speaker, a strong-looking elf with a rusty brown beard and kindly green eyes. "Oh - I didn't see you at first. I'm Vespera, and your shop is incredible. It's nice to meet you!"
"I'm Gideon Ridgewalker," Gideon introduced himself. "Now, are you looking to stock up on supplies?"
Gideon guided Vespera around the store until she had collected everything she needed to return to Echoes Cavern and delve even deeper within. Vespera paid with a smile. "Thank you, Gideon!"
She left the general store grinning, and made her way back to the excavation site. Sitting down on a conveniently sized rock, Vespera pulled out the Ancient Fossil Codex and began to examine it again.
The Codex was full of notes and diagrams, but it was hard to make sense of them. After a while spent fruitlessly flipping through the pages, Vespera thought that the only way to truly understand Echoes Cavern would be to explore it more thoroughly. By matching discoveries within the Cavern to the information within the Codex, perhaps a pattern could be revealed.
"We'll discover the secrets inside Echoes Cavern, I'm sure we will -- but, Adventurers, I need your help!"
Community Event: Gather Within Echoes Cavern
It's time to explore every corner of Echoes Cavern in order to discover even more of the secrets within! You can help Vespera make sense of the Codex and unlock the deeper reaches of Echoes Cavern by Gathering and Fishing there as much as possible.
Every Gathering and Fishing trip to Echoes Caverns will advance the Community Tally!
But performing lots of expeditions will also reward you by advancing your Personal Goal. Complete each stage of your personal exploration goals to unlock amazing rewards:
Wearable Previews:
By participating in any part of the Community Event you will be awarded the Petrastone Trophy!
Go Shopping At Canyon Crossroads
Stocking up for adventure is easier than ever thanks to Gideon Ridgewalker's well-stocked general store, Canyon Crossroads!
Canyon Crossroads stocks all kinds of useful adventuring items, from food to gathering equipment. All this useful stuff is conveniently stocked in one place -- but that convenience does come at a small price. Gideon sells his wares at slightly higher prices than a specialized merchant might.
Gourmet Collection Expanded
The Gourmet Berry Collection has been renamed Gourmet Collection and we have added the remaining items you can create via cooking to the Gourmet Collection. You can access your Gourmet Collection via your User Profile.
Delicious Spuds From Culinary Cravings
Nalani at Culinary Cravings is now offering up some delicious new Spuds for helping her finish various tasks.
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