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Vespera smiled at the sight before her. She was leaning against the railing watching her pet and minimals diving and swooping in the air next to her ship. River, her pet, loved playing with the two minimals that recently joined their little adventuring crew.

It had been an eventful week -- a trader had visited her stall with a number of stunning berries in different shapes, sizes, colors and hues. The trader told her of a glorious tree that reached up into the blue skies of the Harmonic Heartwoods. As beautiful as the berries were, Vespera was hesitant to add them to her stall...

That was, until a Phoehen swooped down, perched on the table and started pecking at the berries. The trader had chuckled -- he heard of the mysterious new minimals that had appeared around Aleriea and Valaria, and their fondness for berries. This piqued Vespera's interest -- she had noticed the Phoehen hanging around her stall in the past few days and the budding friendship that River had started forming with it.

Vespera had picked up the rest of the berries off of the table, and the moment the Phoehen hopped on to her arm hoping for another berry treat, she knew. Vespera knew that her next adventure was upon her -- she would make the trek to find the mysterious tree in the Harmonic Heartwoods to find more berries for her pet's new companion.

After trading for as much information as she could, Vespera got her crew together and they set sail the very next day. She had stood at the prow of the ship, feeding the Phoehen some berries, when she saw a sparkling flash out of the corner of her eye. Before she knew what was going on, an Iricampus had joined the Phoehen and both were eating out of her hand.

River, the Phoehen and the Iricampus had been inseparable since.

Vespera's crew spotted the shores of the Harmonic Heartwoods on the horizon not long ago. Watching her avian friends playing in the winds strengthened her resolve -- she'll find the mysterious berry tree soon. Anything to keep her little family happy. 

Giveaway: Name Vespera and River's Iricampus and Phoehen!

Thank you all for the very warm welcome given to these two minimals! We are now raffling away two more of these minimals. 

Like and comment on this post with a name suggestions (1 for each minimal) for a raffle entry to win an Iricampus or a Phoehen.

Iricampus

Phoehen

Winners will be picked at random to receive a random minimal. Entrants should look forward to possibly seeing their suggestion(s) in the next lore post!

Get your entry in by June 30th at 12:00:00 SST!

High among the celestial vistas of the Floating Pinnacles, explorer and scholar Skylar Fieldstone has laid the groundwork for a daring expedition into the untamed wilds of Aleriea and Valaria. Skylar is summoning adventurers from across Santae to partake in the Gathering Bounty. 

Skylar is seeking brave explorers to traverse these magical landscapes to collect items that are crucial for their research. Each unique flora gathered brings Skylar closer to uncovering the secrets of these mysterious lands, offering adventurers to become part of their next groundbreaking discoveries.

Skylar needs some initial resource items to start up their research center! To bring in the first wave of items, they will be initially offering lucrative sP rewards to any adventurers that can hand over fauna and flora to study. Skylar's adventuring crew has sent news that they will be sending shipments of a exquisite minerals rumored to have mystical properties very soon, so be sure to build up a rapport with them while you can! 

Set out and discover what secrets await those willing to uncover the mysteries of the Gathering Bounty. Ready your gear as the adventure begins!

Announcing the Winners of the Raffle:

Your Choice: Iricampus or Phoehen? 

Thank you all for your amazing short stories, they were so much fun to read! Big congratulations to our two winners:

Setzer

Phoehen

We hope that you, Locke and Rachel have a wonderful time exploring Celestial Pools and Stormforge Caverns together! 

Hareofhrair

Iricampus

Thank you for giving us an insight into Professor Elijah Q. Hare's Expedition Journal, we loved reading about their adventures! 

Prizes have been sent out, we hope that you will participate in the next official giveaway! 

Vespera's journey has led her to the Floating Pinnacles of Santae, a mesmerizing location high among the clouds of Aleriea. The celestial region, where the earth seems to touch the sky, presents adventurers with stunning landscapes and expansive views that appear almost otherworldly.



At the heart of the Pinnacles, Skylar Fieldstone, an esteemed explorer and scholar, has setup their base of operations to explore the diverse ecosystems of Aleriea and Valaria. Skylar brings a unique expertise to the unexplored land in order to learn all about the secrets these mysterious locations have to uncover.

As Skylar and Vespera work together to delve into this magical world, they have asked for help in collecting rare items that could play a crucial role in their ongoing research. While specific locations still remain shrouded in the mists that envelop the world, the allure of participating in these ground-breaking discoveries is undeniable.

Skylar is inviting all Santarians to join them on an adventure that will take you from the majestic heights of the Floating Pinnacles to the serene celestial pools in Celestial Peaks. Vespera has already discovered two gathering locations - the Stormforge Caverns and Celestial Pools, and she has heard rumours of even more locations yet to be uncovered.


Vespera expects these gathering locations will offer unique challenges and hidden treasures, promising rich rewards for those eager to support Skylar's ambitious endeavors of documenting Santaes unique flora and fauna that is yet to be discovered. Make sure to visit back tomorrow to find out more about how you can help Skylar with their studying.

Vespera has also heard reports of Santarians making new discoveries at the Stormforge Caverns and Celestial Pools! What new mysteries are waiting to be discovered?