The Nether Moon Sets

Vespera looked out over Shadow Veil Pass from the front of her shop, breathing in the cool predawn air. Across the valley, between the jagged peaks, the Nether Tower was silhouetted against the setting Nether Moon.

As the Nether Moon dipped closer and closer to the horizon, its deep red color began to fade. Slowly, its deep crimson light shifted to pale lavender and then to bright, cool blue. A last swirl of NetherDust was visible, glittering around the distant Nether Tower's peak like a shower of sparks. But then, as the moonlight over Shadow Veil Pass returned to normal, the NetherDust vanished -- invisible again.

Vespera smiled, reaching down to pet River's head where the Raylen was perched beside her. The Nether Moon may be gone for now, and the Ancient Echoes Festival coming to a close -- but she would always remember the mysteries this Nether Moon cycle had unveiled. As long as River and Ripple were embodying the fearsome appearance granted by the Netherflame Shimmer Dust, she could never forget!

As dawn swept over Shadow Veil Pass, residents and shopkeepers began to bustle in the streets, taking down festival decorations and dousing lanterns. The celebration wouldn't begin until the return of the Nether Moon.

But one thing was for certain: The Nether Moon would someday rise again, and bring its magic and mystery back to Shadow Veil Pass with it!

Ancient Echoes Festival Conclusion

The Ancient Echoes Festival is over for now, but the cycle of the Nether Moon continues! From now on, the Nether Moon will return to Shadow Veil Pass every 5 days.

When the Nether Moon is active during these periods, NetherDust will reappear around Santae! As long as the Nether Moon is shining, NetherDust can be gathered with activities in and around Shadow Veil Pass.

Under normal moonlight, the Netherflame Tower is dormant and cannot be used to craft anything. But each time the Nether Moon returns, the tower will become active -- allowing you to craft Netherflame Shimmer Dust and other exclusive items.

If you don't use your NetherDust for crafting during a single Nether Moon period, that's fine! Your collected NetherDust total will remain, ready for you to add to or use next time the Nether Moon rises.

Even though we're bidding farewell to the Nether Moon for now, it is leaving one parting gift for all Santarians: A forum avatar to remember it by! This avatar will be awarded once the Nether Moon sets.

Plushie Palooza: Rykor Plushies Roar In!

The penultimate batch of brand-new plushie types has finally arrived at the Plushie Machine. These ferocious Rykor plushies will make a fearsome-but-adorable addition to your collection!

Now is your best chance to collect a Rykor plushie in every color of the rainbow and more! The Plushie Machine will dispense Rykor plushies at boosted rates for the next 48 hours.

Short on Plushie Machine Tokens? Never fear! The Terrible Toymaker may award you some in exchange for completing Quests. You can also buy Tokens outright at the sanDust Shop for 350  sanDust each!

There's one more set of plushies to be revealed during the Plushie Palooza. Can you guess which type of pet it will be? Find out for sure when the final set of new plushies is released on December 14.

TL;DR

★ The Ancient Echoes Festival has concluded and the Nether Moon is gone from the skies over Shadow Veil Pass.
★ The Nether Moon will return on a regular cycle, every 5 real-life days.
★ Rykor plushies are appearing at boosted rates at the Plushie Machine!

Fresh New Flavors At Crystal Myxers

Lilliandra has been collecting new ingredients and experimenting with fresh flavor profiles. Now, she's concocted five new fruit juice flavors -- and packaged them up in juice boxes perfect for a snack on the go!

These bold new flavors are the perfect refreshing complement to any Adventurer's packed lunch. Will you try them all? Sample the new Watermelon Fizz, Blue Raspberry, Pineapple Coconut, Peach Pear, and Citrus Juice Boxes at Crystal Myxers today!

Quality Of Life Improvements Continue

Today's a big day for hidden avatar hunters across Santae. We have several updates to share that make it easier to track information about the avatars you've discovered -- and show off your favorite ones to others!

> Your Forum Avatar is now displayed above the HA on user profiles! Now you can show off your favorite avatar outside the forums, or select your forum avatar to perfectly match your HA. The number of avatars a user has unlocked is now also displayed on user profiles.

> For the coders among you, some inline styles on user profiles moved into CSS classes/identifiers to allow further profile CSS customization.

> Your user profile now links to a new Hidden Avatars page! This collection-style page has space to display all the hidden avatars on Santae. The art for avatars you haven't yet found is hidden, but you can see the titles -- along with the ability to reveal the solution for how to unlock it (if you wish!).

> Profiles have been improved on mobile. They should look ALOT better when viewing them on mobile - from the HA no longer spilling out of it's container, to the pet content being wrapped underneath to make it look better.

> Button added to profiles to view the avatars of the user you're looking at.

> Guess the Cup is now awarding the trophy upon winning all 10 levels. For the next week we have increased the odds of winning.

Avatar Updates and Two New Hidden Avatars

Several Hidden Avatars have gotten gorgeous art reworks of their own! If you've discovered any of these, you can now show off their exciting new looks in style on your user profile and forum posts. If you haven't found them yet -- enjoy the hunt! Every one of these avatars is waiting for you somewhere, hidden in the world of Santae.

We have also hidden two brand new Hidden Avatars across Aleriea and Valaria! Good luck on your search!

Plushie Palooza: Velotra Plushies Are Here!

A new batch of prehistoric pals have arrived at the Plushie Machine! Adorable Velotra plushies are the latest addition to the ongoing Plushie Palooza event. Their toothy smiles reveal some pointy teeth, but we promise they don't bite. Can you collect them all?







Visit the Plushie Machine soon to maximize your chances to collect the whole set. The Velotra plushies will be appearing as prizes at extremely boosted rates -- but only for the next 48 hours!

You can earn additional Plushie Machine Tokens by completing Terrible Toymaker quests or buying some over in the sanDust shop for  sanDust each!

The next new batche of plushies is scheduled to arrive on the 12th of December at 20:00 SST. Can you guess which plushies will be next?

Swirl of SanDust Continues

Remember, Adventurers:  sanDust is extra abundant right now! The extra swirl of  sanDust in the air will last until the 15th of December, 2024, 23:59 SST. While the event is ongoing, the amount of  sanDust acquired by exploring and participating in activities around Santae is doubled.

A New Batch Of QoL Fixes

Even more exciting updates are in store today as a part of the ongoing QoL and UI improvement efforts!

> Have you ever added a new item to your wardrobe and then realized you don't actually know which category your new equippable ended up in? Wonder no more! You won't need to go digging to discover where your new clothes ended up going forward. Layer information is now shown in your Inventory whenever you hit "Add to Wardrobe" on an item. If you already have the item in your Wardrobe, the UI will now tell you which layer you can find the item under!

> Speaking of fashion, a brand-new feature has been added to user profiles. If you see an HA wearing something you don't recognize, use the new "Inspect Outfit" button to see a list of the items that user is wearing!

The full list of the items the avatar has equipped will be shown, including the Price Check feature -- so you can easily tell where to acquire their equipment for yourself.

> Finally, finding the price and acquisition method for those last pesky items you need for your Collections will now be much more straightforward. The "Check Price" feature has been added to Collections!

> We also have one bug fix today. Harlowin Eggs are now back to their original drop rate at Ember Springs!

Let Your Humor And Creativity Shine With Santae Memes!

Have you submitted your entry to the Santae Meme Contest yet? Now's your chance to create the funniest, most relatable, most creative Santae meme you can think of -- in exchange for a chance at amazing prizes!

To enter, create one (1) Santae-themed meme that follows our Site Rules. Submit your meme on the Contest Upload Page!

Winner Prizes:

First Place: Glitched Pet Name Certificate

Second Place: Synthwave Shimmer Dust

Third Place: Divine Synthwave Blepp Figurine

Medal Winners: Winners for Most Funny, Most Relatable, and Most Creative will receive a Harlowin OR Quibbit Figurine of their choice. 

You have until JANUARY 3, 2025, at 23:59:59 SST to submit your meme to the Contest Upload Page. We can't wait to see what you create!

TL;DR

★ Velotra plushies are appearing in the Plushie Machine at boosted rates.
★ SanDust rates are still boosted until December 15!
★ Layer information is now shown in your Inventory whenever you hit "Add to Wardrobe" on an item.
★ If you already have an item in your Wardrobe, the UI will now tell you which layer you can find the item in.
★ "Inspect Outfit" feature added to user profiles.
★ "Check Price" is now available in Collections.
★ Harlowin egg drop rates have been adjusted to intended rates.
★ Submit your meme to the official Santae Meme Contest before the January 3 deadline!

Take A Sip Of These Sweet Revamped Drinks

For an Adventurer on the move, sometimes portable food and drinks are best! Easily pack a refreshing drink wherever you go with these delicious juice boxes -- now updated with beautiful new artwork as our dedicated team of talented artists continues the effort to refresh some of Santae's oldest items.

But Lilliandra is hard at work at Crystal Myxers to mix up even more delicious beverages every day. Perhaps even more new and exciting flavors could be on the way soon?

Visit Crystal Myxers today to sample the reworked juice boxes, or any other delicious drink you may be craving!

Today's Quality of Life Improvements

The Santae Team is working hard to keep the QoL and UI updates coming! We are excited to share the most recent batch of fixes and improvements that have been implemented,

★ The Oculus Quenaris Orb should now be awarded to users more correctly and more efficiently! You'll need an active shrine in order to potentially receive it through Random Events.

★ We have added the ability to "View Recipe" on a recipe in your inventory to see the required ingredients for that recipe.

★ A new option has been added to "openable" items. By selecting "Preview Contents," you can get a sneak peek at all the items inside. (This includes Cash/Dust Shop item chests such as Sunlords Chest.)

★ The Gathering page has updated now that all Gathering locations have been moved into the new format. Each location now shows timers on the UI to show if the Gathering spot is ready to be visited or not!

★ Berry Trees have been moved to their own page: "Foraging." More Foraging-type features will join the Trees here in the future!

TL;DR

Plushie Palooza: Soniquel Plushies Arrive!

Do you hear that? The Plushie Machine is freshly stocked with brand-new Soniquel plushies! These adorable new additions to your pets' collections are certainly something worth singing about.

The rates on these new Soniquel plushies are extremely boosted for the next 48 hours. Make sure you swing by the Plushie Machine soon so you don't miss this easy way to collect them all!

You can earn additional Plushie Machine Tokens by completing Terrible Toymaker quests or buying some over in the sanDust shop for  sanDust each!

The next new batches of plushies is scheduled to arrive on the 10th of December at 20:00 SST.

Santae's Official Meme Contest!

Let’s ring in the new year with some funny, silly, Santae-related memes! This is your chance to showcase your humor and creativity while celebrating the vibrant world of Santae. The deadline to enter this contest is: JANUARY 3, 2025 at 23:59:59 SST.

Meme Created by: ToffeePalace

How to Enter:

Create one (1) Santae-themed meme that follows our Site Rules. Submit your meme on the Contest Upload Page.

Rules and Requirements:

Please only submit one (1) meme for the contest. Your meme must be Santae-related and appropriate for Santae.

Please be sure to follow our Site Rules, and ensure entries are fun and light-hearted.

You can image search "meme templates" or check out example memes for inspiration.

Winner Prizes:

First Place: Glitched Pet Name Certificate

Second Place: Synthwave Shimmer Dust

Third Place: Divine Synthwave Blepp Figurine

Medal Winners: Winners for Most Funny, Most Relatable, and Most Creative will receive a Harlowin OR Quibbit Figurine of their choice. 

All participants will receive a Jar of SanDust as a thank you for joining. All voters will be able to select a prize after placing their vote.

Deadline to Enter:

You have until JANUARY 3, 2025, at 23:59:59 SST to submit your meme to the Contest Upload Page.

Submissions Period: December 8th to January 3rd, ending at 23:59:59 SST.

Voting Period: Community voting will take place from January 4th to January 8th, ending at 23:59:59 SST.

TL;DR

Soniquel plushies have been released and have boosted rates in the plushie machine until the December 10th, 2024 @ 20:00 SST.

Our first official meme-making contest has started over on the Contest Page. Submissions are open until January 3rd 2025 @ 23:59:59 SST.