A Fiery Transformation

Vespera's bottle of collected NetherDust was illuminated in a bright red beam of Nether moonlight pouring through the round window of the Nether Tower. Vespera watched it shimmer and shift -- one moment looking soft and golden, then flashing with crimson heat. After bathing in the moonlight, the substance was radiating a stable, powerful energy. Naveen had brought over some additional ingredients for Vespera to experiment with. Adventurers had been providing a substantial amount of NetherDust and she had been testing various concoctions... This one looked particularly promising.

Vespera lifted the enchanted bottle and held it aloft to admire its glow. The energy of the Dust, the Moon, and this place had clearly combined to make a magical change of some kind -- but the exact nature of what had unfolded here was still a mystery.

"Woah!" Vespera almost lost her balance as Ripple nudged its head closer, bumping against her as the Quenaris leaned in to look at the magical jar. On Vespera's other side, River stretched her neck up as far as it would go to investigate, too.

"Careful, now," Vespera smiled, looking from one of her companions to the other. "No need to crowd in. You both can have a closer look, if you want."

Vespera lowered the jar, holding it in her cupped hands in front of her so both River and Ripple could see more closely. River gave the rune-inscribed glass an experimental tap with her beak, while Ripple gave the jar's opening an inquisitive sniff.

The enchanted NetherDust pulsed with light in response, casting a fiery glow on River's feathers and Ripple's scales. The two pets gazed into the glowing jar, seeming mesmerized.

"Interesting..." Vespera said. "It looks like this Dust is reacting to you two, somehow. Does it have something to do with pets...?"

Vespera reached into the jar and withdrew a pinch of the sparkling dust. It was warm, like the ashes of a campfire. As Vespera sprinkled it into the air over Ripple and River, the dust didn't fall straight down. It began to swirl around the Raylen and Quenaris in a shimmering cloud that grew thicker and brighter with each passing second.

When the maelstrom of magical energy dissipated, River and Ripple had transformed!

Ripple's green scales had darkened to a deep, luminous crimson, and the fluffy mane that traced its spine was replaced with a crest of flickering gold-and-red flame. River's wings were also wreathed in fire that shed a shower of red sparks as she flapped experimentally. The Raylen tilted her head, looking up at Vespera with glowing golden eyes.

"Amazing!" Vespera cried. "Did the NetherDust turn into Shimmer Dust? How?" She turned to her notes to see if she could recreate the process and enchant more of the Shimmer Dust...

There was surely more to be learned about the magic of the Tower. Gathering even more NetherDust would be key to continuing to investigate this mystery!

Take A Bite Of Tasty New Pie Slices

Sometimes you're craving a sweet treat, but a whole pie is simply too much. Luckily, Breezyls' Bakery is now offering pies by the slice!

Rich pumpkin, classic apple, sweet pecan, bright lemon -- if you can't decide which flavor you crave, why not try a slice of each? Each slice of Breezyl's classic and delicious pie flavors packs flaky crust and tasty filling into a perfect bite.

Next time you find yourself in the Luminary Meadows, don't skip a visit to Breezyl's Bakery to sample these sweet treats for yourself!

Good News For Shadow Veil Shoppers

The quest for NetherDust has sent shoppers scrambling for items to complete quests in Shadow Veil Pass. If you're trying to get your hands on more clothes, toys, and alchemy items -- you're in luck!

Glimmer, Naveen, and Serlina are working hard to meet the demand for their products by increasing restocking rates at their shops: Glimmer's Toys, Shadow Alchemy, and Serlina's Clothing Boutique.

The increased rates will remain in place for the duration of the hunt for NetherDust. Happy shopping!

TL;DR

★ Vespera's pets Ripple and River have transformed into a mysterious new color: Netherflame!
★ Netherflame pets will be available very shortly.
★ 7 new pie slice items are stocking at Breezyl's Bakery.
★ Restock rates at Glimmer's Toys, Shadow Alchemy, and Serlina's Clothing Boutique have been temporarily increased.