Published by: The Santae Team
Mysterious Minimals Lurking In The Pass
Very little grew directly on the rocky spires surrounding Shadow Veil Pass, but small, shaded forests thrived in the valleys between the jagged mountains. Vespera was wandering along a trail that cut through one of these wooded groves, thinking hard about how to approach the puzzle of the NetherDust.
The glowing red Dust seemed like it was everywhere -- and nowhere. Under the light of the Nether Moon, it could be seen sparkling by night all over Shadow Veil Pass. But it was hard get close enough to get a good look, and almost impossible to imagine how one might actually capture and keep some of it.
By night, she could return to the Festival to discuss the matter with others -- but today, she was hoping to find some inspiration out in nature. Long walks always helped Vespera clear her head.
As she strolled through the deep shadows under the overarching branches of the trees, a burst of reddish light caught her attention. It looked like a swirl of sparks spiraling up through the air. Could that be NetherDust?
Vespera scurried deeper into the underbrush to get a better look, eyes glued to the spot where she saw the glow. But when she arrived, the sparkles were already fading away. Hot orange sparks were fading and raining down as cold white ash.
"That's odd," Vespera muttered to herself, kneeling to touch the small powdery heap of ash on the forest floor. But before she could make contact, it flared with new light!
She leapt back, narrowly dodging a burst of flame as a brilliant red bird Minimal appeared from the ashes and spread its wings with a sharp cry. It flapped its fiery wings, leaving a trail of light behind it as it soared up through the canopy and into the sky above.
Vespera watched it go, awed. "That's the last thing I expected to see when I came out looking for NetherDust," she remarked. "That has to have been Phenixis -- I thought it was a legend!" Ancient stories told of a powerful bird capable of regenerating itself from ash. It was a powerful omen. Vespera could only hope it was a promising one for her quest!
She walked on, reflecting on what she had seen. After a moment, she shivered. According to legend, Phenixis wasn't the only Minimal with a connection to life and death. The shadowy Necrosin was said to prowl wherever death had visited, waiting to usher souls to their rest. Hopefully the Phenixis' blaze wasn't enough to draw it near...the magical bird had regenerated, after all!
Nonetheless, she couldn't help but watch the shadows nervously as she moved through darker patches of the forest path. She certainly wasn't ready to meet any spirit guide -- there was too much left to discover in the world of Santae before even considering a world of spirits!
Vespera's mood improved as she neared the end of her planned trek, emerging into a part of the forest with taller trees that let thin beams of sunlight through to dapple the ground with spots.
She laid her hand against a tree's smooth trunk, then reached out to gently snap a twig away from one of its lower branches. A bead of red sap collected at the broken end, which Vespera delicately collected in a small vial. The bright sap of these trees wasn't known to have any particular magical qualities, but Vespera wanted to investigate it for unusual properties nonetheless. She wondered if its crimson color could be related to the phenomenon of the Nether Moon.
After collecting her samples, Vespera began to retrace her steps to head home -- but a strange noise from behind her stopped her in her tracks.
She looked over her shoulder and saw an unfamiliar creature emerge from the underbrush. The green, deerlike Minimal had leaves and blossoms draped from its antlers. It stepped delicately toward the tree whose branch she had broken. As Vespera watched, the Minimal pressed its nose against the tree's bark -- which began to glow!
Before her very eyes, the broken branch sprouted anew. In just a matter of moments, the tree's small wound was fully healed.
"It's Vitanis..." Vespera whispered, disbelieving. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she might not have truly believed that this Minimal's legendary powers to restore vitality were true!
The Vitanis disappeared silently into the underbrush, vanishing as quickly as it first appeared.
Phenixis, Necrosin, and Vitanis are now available in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop!
Restoring Ascendants Shrine
Ever since Vespera and Ripple's departure caused the Forgotten Cavern to vanish, Orion has continued his studies of the literature in Halo Haven's library. His hard work searching for clues about markings and symbols pertaining to the legend of the Quenaris has finally paid off. If his theory is correct, there is a way to reactivate the magic of Ascendants Shrine!
The inscriptions on this scroll contain the spark of energy you will need to restore Ascendants Shrine, regain the ability to place Quenaris Orbs there, and ultimately cause the Lair of the Quenaris to appear again. Copies of this mythical text are said to be found across Valaria and Aleriea -- but you will need to combine both the left and right halves to unlock its power.
Copies of this magical scroll could be hidden anywhere. Keep an eye out for anything that looks like the papers you need as you explore!
And if you are lucky enough to collect these magical inscriptions, make sure to bring them to Orion at the Shrine. With the papers' power and his expertise, you can restore the magic of Ascendants Shrine!
Explore The Magic Of A New Background And Stamps!
Transform your adventure into a magical escape with the Enchanted Glade background, plus three stunning new elemental stamps, now available in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop! These additions are perfect for enhancing your avatar and collections.
Step into the glowing beauty of the Enchanted Glade, where luminous mushrooms and a mysterious grove invite you to explore the magical depths of nature. Pair it with the Enchanted Glade Terrarium, a whimsical decorative item that captures the glade's essence in a miniature scene.
Elevate your stamp collection with these incredible new additions:
Frostbound Crystal Stamp: Encased in shimmering ice, this stamp captures the serene stillness of winter and the purity of frost.
Inferno Crest Stamp: A fiery design that radiates the raw intensity and passion of roaring flames.
Stormstrike Stamp: Crackling with electrifying energy, this stamp features jagged lightning bolts bursting with the untamed power of a storm.
New Hidden Avatars Now Available
Adventurers, Two new hidden forum avatars have been added to Santae! Can you find them?
These avatars are tucked away somewhere across the site, waiting to be discovered. Keep your eyes open as you explore—you never know where they might turn up.
Once unlocked, you’ll be able to use them on the forums to showcase your discovery.
Good luck and happy searching!
SanCash/SanDust Shop Future Release Page Is Now Live!
The Staff Team have received your Feedback regarding our SanDust and SanCash items and minimals, and when they will return in the future. We previously had a future release page, which was difficult to update, caused more pressure for our Development team and more confusion for you, our wonderful community. After taking it down to revise how it functions, we are excited to announce our new Future Release Page is LIVE.
This page is Automatically populated based on items that go through the SanCash and SanDust shops, which means there is no manual work required to update it on the Staff Team's end. If an item isn't listed on this page, it means that the development team is still ironing out the details for that Feature, but any future releases should show up as soon as they hit the respective SanCash or SanDust Shops!
We hope you enjoy the functionality of this new feature, and that it can help you with any Future wardrobe, item, figurine or minimal plans you might have going forward.
The Future Release Page is now linked at the bottom of every page in the footer!
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