Published by: The Santae Team
Vespera's Rare New Treasures
Vespera was excited. An especially rare assortment of items had arrived, and it was time to see what kinds of treasures she could soon offer to the Adventurers of Santae.
On the counter of the sanDust Shop were a leather-bound album and a sealed crate. Vespera picked up the album first, undoing the latch that held it closed and carefully flipping the cover open.
Inside were sleeves of rare emblems — collectible stamps!
Vespera hummed appreciatively. “A very nice selection this time.”
As Vespera tilted the first page back and forth, the stamps reflected and glittered shifting gold-and-lavender light. They each featured a drawing of two hands clasped in a pinky-promise, but looking closer, the images were overlaid with delicately etched sacred runes. These Eternal Bond Stamps were lucky tokens to be exchanged between friends on the brink of a journey. It was said that the magic of the stamp would ensure that that no matter how far apart two individuals may be, their bond remains unbreakable!
On the second page, rows of stamps flashed with fiery energy. The triangular Flameborne Stamps reminded Vespera of her time at the Festival of Renewal in the Flamefall Cascades. The mark of the Flameborne Stamp was sure to grant strength and determination, making it popular among Adventurers seeking dangerous quests!
Vespera turned the page and couldn't suppress a gasp. The third page was glimmering with holographic swirls: The deep violets, hot pinks, and rich blues of an aurora dancing across the night sky. The tidy rows of Starlit Dreamer Stamps were beautiful -- and magical! Vespera had been told that the magic of this stamp opens one’s mind to the cosmos, allowing Adventurers and their pets to glimpse into future.
That was the last of them. Vespera closed and latched the album, ready to turn her attention to the crate. She tugged off the lid to reveal a selection of tantalizing-looking food and drink!
Henrietta the Phoehen was perched in the rafters of the shop, watching intently. When she saw what was inside the crate, she immediately swooped down on her fiery wings to get a closer look — and maybe steal a bite!
”No, Henrietta” Vespera laughed, gently shooing the Phoehen away. “That’s not a berry! It’s a Radiant Dawn Fruit! And I’m very sorry, but I can’t let you eat it. These are for the Adventurers.”
The Radiant Dawn Fruit did look delicious. Its skin shimmered with the gentle, golden glow of all the dawn light it had absorbed as it grew. Adventurers and their pets would certainly enjoy its sweet flavor and the boost of energy and warmth it provides!
Henrietta, seeing that she was out of luck, fluttered back up to her perch to watch the rest of the unpacking.
Dew the Iricampus was also interested in something inside the crate. The Iricampus nudged its nose against the stopper of a crystalline bottle containing luminous liquid.
“Sorry, Dew, that’s not for you either!” Vespera scooped Dew out of the box. “That’s the Nectar of the Deep. No wonder you wanted a taste of it, though, since you like to swim!” The Nectar came from the very deepest parts of the Azure Abyss, and was imbued with the powerful essence of deep ocean magic.
The rest of the crate was packed with a delicious-looking variety of foods — nearly a feast! The Enchanted Harvest Feast was a selection of delicacies fit for a banquet. Every element was made from the finest ingredients and it was also imbued with the magic of the land that produced it.
Looking to spend your hard-earned 
sanDust for rare and magical rewards? Visit Vespera at the sanDust Shop today!
The Eternal Bond Stamp, Flameborne Stamp, Starlit Dreamer Stamp, Radiant Dawn Fruit, Nectar of the Deep, and Enchanted Harvest Feast are all available in the sanDust shop right now, and will remain until the end of the Alpha Testing period. Don't miss your chance to add these rare and beautiful items to your collections!
Reminder: Cast Your Vote In The Official Coloring Contest!
Have you taken a look at all the incredible entries to the first official Santae Coloring Contest? We asked you to create your own color ideas for the Blepp, Raylen, Wispyr, and Pipsqueak Ogreling, and the community submitted hundreds of pieces of artwork!
Now, it's time for the community to decide the victors! Cast your vote for your three favorite entries to help crown the top three contest winners.
Use this form to cast your votes!
The order in which you see the entries on the voting form is randomized for everybody, so each submission gets a fair chance to appear near the top of the page. If you select more than three options, only your first three will be counted when you submit the form. Make sure to find and fill out the required "Enter Santae Username to record Vote!" question in order to successfully submit your choices!
Thank you to everyone who entered for letting your creativity truly shine! Voting will end at 11:59 SST on September 12 -- so get those votes in now.
Stay tuned for the next Official Contest coming very soon!
PRE-BETA THOUGHTS!
We love getting feedback about things we have done since we opened, and now we're putting our future goggles on to look ahead! We'd love to get your thoughts and opinions on what you're most excited about for BETA and beyond! Submit your response here.
How to enter:
Choose ONE feature, function, pet, item, npc, shop, quest, game etc on Santae from our Upcoming Features List, and tell us what you would like to see and why!
Your reply must include:
>> 1 thing that you are excited for
>> 1 thing you think could be a cool improvement or approach to that feature that we haven't noted on there
(We need you to tell us constructive information on what you want to see!)
Example:
Feature: Minimal Eggs & Hatching
1.) I love the ideas of getting minimal eggs.
Improvement: Perhaps we could allow us to breed our Minimals with other users with the Minimals getting XP and both getting an Egg!
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Thank you for helping us make Santae the best it can be.
Reward:
You will receive a random ONE of the following Divine Harlowin Figurines!
We will distribute a random Divine Harlowin Figurine to everyone who replies!
The topic will LOCK at 8pm SST Monday 16th September 2024
