Published by: The Santae Team
Bring A Friend To Explore Santae!
It's time to invite a whole new group of Adventurers to share the world of Santae. The Beta Referral Contest has officially begun!
In order to invite your friends to create their Santae account, you can give them a special sign-up link on the new Referrals Page
Anyone who uses your link will reach a special registration page that identifies you as their referrer:
The registration page is currently invite-only. The only way to register an account is to use a referral link provided by an existing user. Attempting to register without following a referral link will lead to an error page.
When you refer new Adventurers to start their Santae journeys, you'll earn rewards!
For each new Adventurer that signs up with you as their referrer, you will receive one Referral Point (RP) -- Santae's fifth currency.
Your Referral Points can be spent at the brand-new Referral Store!
The Referral Store allows you to choose your own prizes for referring new Adventurers to Santae, including rare Divine Wispyr Figurines for 5 RP each!
We hope you enjoy spreading the word and inviting the next generation of Adventurers to share the magical world of Santae!
If you were referred by an existing user of Santae, you will now see that displayed on your profile, along with the total number of referrals you have made!
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Development Team Note: SanBot has automatically imported referral data from "Alpha" that it was able to calculate user ids for the entered usernames. Some referrals will need to be applied manually due to user typos or username changes since then. We'll be working diligently to get all data transferred over the coming weeks, so you'll be able to see a complete log of your referrals since our very first Referral Contest! We will update the community once this has taken place!
A Discovery In The Skies Over Celestial Peaktop
With one last lingering look around Luffin Hollow, Skylar jumped back into the spring, relying on Hop to lead the way back out to the Celestial Peaktop. Crumble cooed a farewell to its fellow Luffins and dived gracefully into the water after them, swimming alongside Skylar and Hop with ease.
Together, they breached the surface of the Peaktop Spring and reemerged into the icy winter night.
After climbing out onto the shore, Skylar was captivated by the beauty of the skies overhead. There was really nothing else like it in Santae: The aurora danced with light, forming a shimmering, colorful veil over thousands of twinkling stars.
Skylar blinked in surprise as one star seemed to flare and dart across the sky. As they focused, they began to see more and more shooting stars chasing each other across the backdrop of the aurora's glow. Beautiful!
With their attention on the sky, Skylar noticed something strange about the fluffy cloud bank overhead for the first time. A glimmer of reflected starlight seemed to reveal a structure hidden in the clouds!
"Do you see that, Hop? Crumble?" Skylar pointed up. "I think there's something up there! Is that an island? Or a building?" The concealing clouds made it impossible to get a good look.
"If only we could get closer..." Skylar muttered. Crumble cocked its head, looking between Skylar and the distant cloud bank above.
Forge New Bonds
In celebration of the discovery of Luffin Hollow and the new ability to bond with a Luffin companion of your own, we have expanded every Adventurer's maximum available pet slots by 15.
To increase the number of pets you can have, head to the Cash Shop or Dust Shop to buy some Pet Adoption Papers. Using these will permanently increase your maximum pet slots by 1 - up to the new maximum of 135!
Which pets will you choose to add to your adventuring party?
TL;DR
★ The Beta Referral Contest has begun! Use your referral link to invite new Adventurers to Santae, and you'll earn Referral Points that can be exchanged for your choice of prizes.
★ Skylar has noticed a strange new structure appearing in the Celestial Peaktop.
★ The maximum number of available pet slots has been increased by 15, to a total of 135.
Published by: The Santae Team
Crumble Presents The Winterlight Surprise
Skylar paused, still captivated by the newest companion who had joined their journey. The Hollow was quiet, save for the gentle sounds of their preparations to move on and share their discoveries with other Adventurers. But then, something caught Skylar’s eye—a faint, twinkling light near Crumble, their cheerful luffin companion.
Curious, Skylar approached. Crumble let out a melodic coo, stepping aside to reveal the source of the light. Nestled in the hollow of the snow-covered ground was a dazzling globe. Skylar knelt down, marveling at the gift. It was exquisite—a miniature winter wonderland encased in crystal, complete with a serene stream winding through snow-dusted pines and framed by majestic mountains.
Skylar turned to Crumble, their heart warmed by the gesture. The luffin chirped happily, proud of their offering. It was a gift of gratitude for the bond they had formed—a token of trust and appreciation.
Skylar carefully held the globe, turning it gently in their hands. "Thank you, Crumble," they murmured, their voice filled with awe. This wasn’t just a gift—it was a memory, a promise of the adventures yet to come.
Crumble and all the Luffins at the hollow have presented all adventurers with a Winterlight Horizon Globe.
More Eerie Discoveries In The Caves
Vespera looked up from her task of restocking and rearranging the shelves of her shop at the familiar sound of wings overhead. River was back from her latest Gathering trip!
Vespera walked quickly to the door to let River in, eager to see what the Raylen had found this time. She had asked her companion to keep exploring the dark twists and turns of the Eerie Caves after the duo discovered some novel plants there last time.
River hopped through the open door with her Gathering pouch in her beak, chest puffed up proudly.
"You look pleased!" Vespera smiled. "Let's see what you've found."
River chirped and poured out the contents of the pouch for Vespera to see.
"Fascinating!" Vespera scooped up the items. River had brought some of the shining Aurorite Ore that had become widespread in the caves as of late -- but also four specimens of unfamiliar flora!
The tangle of dark roots River had found seemed to pulse with shadowy energy. One enormous bloom with pointed lavender petals was sparkling with a glow like shimmering stardust. The glow of the soft, blue moss from the Caves looked almost familiar -- Vespera thought she might have seen a glow like that illuminating distant corners of the Eerie Caves' tunnels before. Finally, Vespera gently touched one of the petals of the last delicate, luminous flower. It was silky to the touch, and so insubstantial that Vespera almost thought her touch had passed directly through it like a ghost!
The Eerie Caves held such strange wonders in their dark depths! What would be discovered next?
Reminder That the Meme Contest is Still Ongoing!
The Official Santae Meme Contest is still ongoing and the entries will close on January 3, 2025 at 23:59:59 SST! Remember that the winning entry will receive a coveted Glitched Name Certificate!
Be sure to get your single entry in at the Contest Upload Page before the end of the third to have a chance to receive this special reward.
TL;DR
Published by: The Santae Team
A Playful New Friend For Skylar
"Alright, nearly there!" Skylar encouraged Hop aloud as the explorer and their Quibbit approached the final, steep ascent to the Celestial Peaktop. After spending a couple of days perfecting cookie recipes with Icelyn, Skylar's pack was full of delicious baked goods -- plus some other treats to try -- and they were ready for another visit to Luffin Hollow!
With a final burst of effort, the duo gained the summit. Hop took a deep breath and prepared to dive. They wasted no time plunging beneath the spring to the warm, rainbow-drenched Hollow beneath the ice. It was refreshing to go from the icy chill of the Peaktop to the snug coziness of this hidden cavern.
Unlike last time, the cavern was full of activity! A half-dozen Luffins were lounging by the pool, frolicking in the greenery, and sliding around on the ice playfully. They all paused as Skylar and Hop emerged from the water and clambered onto shore, watching their visitors curiously.
One Luffin in particular let out a cheerful-sounding honk. It bounded closer before springing into a long slide along the icy floor. It bumped into Skylar's ankles and got back to its feet, immediately standing on its hind legs to nudge its beak against Skylar's pack.
"You must be the one we met last time," Skylar said. "Impatient, aren't you! Never fear, I've brought something for you..."
Skylar removed a wrapped parcel from their pack and untied it to reveal a handful of bright-scaled fish. Since the Luffins spent so much time in the water, Skylar wondered if the abundant fish of Santae's seas formed part of their natural diet.
Skylar tossed one fish to the Luffin, and the creature snapped it up in its beak without hesitation. It swallowed the morsel with a gulp and blinked up at Skylar, clearly ready for more. Skylar fed it two more, which the Luffin swallowed just as eagerly with a satisfied noise like a purr.
Skylar tentatively reached down to pet the smooth feathers of the Luffin's head, but before they could, the creature's ears stood straight up and it drew back. The Luffin rose up onto its hind feet again to paw at Skylar's pack, clearly tired of fish and interested in something more.
"Time for dessert," Skylar grinned. They withdrew a tin of the fresh-baked gingerroot cookies from their pack. The Luffin stared at the colorful frosted treats with keen interest.
Skylar opened the tin and lowered it to the Luffin's level. The Luffin's eyes sparkled with delight, and it barely hesitated before plunging its beak into the tin to devour five of the deliciously spiced cookies in quick succession.
"Easy there!" Skylar laughed, withdrawing the tin as the Luffin gulped down its final treat. They turned away from the Luffin momentarily to close the tin and tuck it away in their bag again. When they got back to the base of the Celestial Peaks, Skylar would definitely owe Icelyn a big thank you for all the baking help!
Before they could turn back around, Skylar was surprised by the feeling of something nudging against their leg. Looking down, Skylar saw that the Luffin had curled up against their feet, snuggling close with a gentle coo.
Skylar's heart swelled with affection as they looked at the adorable creature making itself comfortable. Sharing these treats with the Luffin had cemented a bond that would last a lifetime!
Skylar bent down to brush a couple of cookie crumbs off of the Luffin's sleek feathers, chuckling under their breath. "I think I'll call you Crumble!"
Crumble tilted its head to meet Skylar's gaze with shining blue eyes, cooing again as if in agreement. Skylar officially had a brand-new adventuring companion!
Venture To Luffin Hollow To Forge A Bond
Want to befriend a Luffin of your very own? Equip yourself for an expedition to Luffin Hollow to get started!
Luffins can be found in the Hollow during the chilly Winter season. Their cavern home is hidden beneath the spring at the Celestial Peaktop -- so you will need an aquatic pet, or a Minimal with the Deep Breath ability, in order to reach it.
Once you travel to the depths of the spring into Luffin Hollow itself, you will be approached by a Luffin! Feeding it a handful of edible fish will draw it closer and catch its interest.
These rambunctious creatures like fish, but they love sweet things! To form a bond with a Luffin, you must provide it with the 5 random baked goods it asks for.
When you fulfill the requirements for the bond, you will have the option to either take the Luffin home with you, or imbue its magic into a Divine Figurine that will allow you to transform another Pet into a Luffin. You can bond with a Luffin this way only once each day!
Feel free to grab a batch of gingerroot cookies on us to help you with your Luffin Bonding!
Redeem Code:
CRUMBLETIME
Ends 31st January 2025, 23:59:00 SST
Vespera Restocks Her Shelves
A fresh shipment of enchanted merchandise has reached Vespera's doorstop at Shadow Veil Pass. She's unpacking crates and boxes of freshly-created items with exciting magical properties -- figurines that have not been seen in Santae for many months.
That's right: Divine Drava Figurines are back in stock!
Visit the Cash Shop or the Dust Shop to get your hands on one of these magical figurines for yourself, and transform one of your pets into a mysterious, elegant Drava!
Kickstarter Minimals Make their Way into the Corners of Santae!
It seems like a squall of new minimals have appeared around Santae. These precious critters have been designed by our wonderful Kickstarter Backers, and are making their appearances in every corner of the world. I wonder if you can find them all?
Let's introduce you all to these charming creatures! Firstly we have the endearing Mindy, who has already been discovered at Minimal Menagerie by Adventurers. This kitty was designed by our lovely Artist FritzMyles.
What is that sound? It seems to be something a-buzzing, it is the friendly Beebees! This magical honey-maker was designed by Sirleafheart, and is appearing somewhere just as sweet in Santae.
And look at this stylish doggy friend! This is the kindhearted Perseus, named after a true hero, its namesake is that of a constellation from another realm. This good boy hides a connection to the heavens and has recently been found bothering a certain Weapons Collector in a fiery realm. This minimal has been brough to life by the wonderful Anade.
Lastly, its seems there is something swimming in the depths of one of the caves across Santae. This is the insightful Kaimaura, a mysterious companion known to only trust those of a Pure heart, being able to determine an Adventurer's true nature with their special aura-reading vision. This particular companion was brought to life by our Senior Moderator Morrie.
Can you tame all of these new critters and add them to your own menagerie? More Kickstarter minimals will be sure to arrive soon!
TL;DR
★ Skylar befriended a new Pet: Crumble the Luffin!
★ Luffins can now be bonded at Luffin Hollow - with the right materials. Visit today to befriend a Luffin of your own!
★ Grab a batch of gingerroot cookies on the Staff Team using the Redeem Code CRUMBLETIME, ends on 31st January 2025 23:59:00 SST.
★ Divine Drava Figurines are in stock at the Cash Shop and Dust Shop.
★ Four Kickstarter Minimals have been released
