Relics Of The Meadow Forgotten

It was inevitable: Wherever Scholar Orion spent any amount of time, books would start to appear. 

His collection in the Resurrection Machine was still paltry compared to the grand library of Halo Haven or the university at the Floating Pinnacles -- but it was adding up. Each time he visited Halo Haven, an interesting tome or two would slip into his pack for the trip back to Sienna Canyon. Rose, too, had started to form the habit of keeping some of her research texts in the lab to reference while continuing to refine the operation of the Resurrection Machine. 

That's why Orion wasn't surprised when he found a book he didn't recognize on one of the Lab's shelves. Its dusty cover betrayed great age, and its pages were dense with old-fashioned text. "Rose," Orion asked, holding the tome carefully. "Is this one of yours?"

"I don't think so..." Rose replied curiously. "What is it?"

"Hmm." Orion quickly scanned a few pages of the ancient book. "It's something like a travelogue. Let's see here..."

The book described a journey into the wild corners of Santae in search of a place of refuge. Ancient travelers discovered a hidden sanctuary within a lush meadow, and quickly discovered that it was the perfect haven where Pets could remain while not actively accompanying their companions on their journey. The serene landscape was full of hidden groves and corners -- perfect for hiding away secret relics. 

"It sounds like a fascinating place," Rose murmured after Orion explained the contents of the tome. "The Meadow Forgotten -- I wonder if it could still exist?"

Orion perked up as his eyes fell on an object sitting upon the corner of his desk. "I think it must!" Orion cried, scooping up the chunk of stone. "I found this in the Mines during my last expedition," Orion tilted the mossy Relic fragment so Rose could see the hint of a hidden engraving on its surface. 

"And look -- this marking seems like a good match for the descriptions in the book! Could this fragment be from The Meadow Forgotten itself?"

Rose's eyes lit up and she let out a squeak of excitement, causing Dex the Harlowin to raise its head from its nap and fix her with a curious look. "I think that is absolutely a possibility!" Rose said. 

"We need to do more research," Orion agreed. "Perhaps Vespera and our Adventurer friends can discover more of these Relic Fragments for analysis?"

The journey has just begun!

Bring Relic Fragments To Orion For Rewards

Orion and Rose need your help, Adventurers! If you can recover more relics and bring them back to Orion, we may finally begin to unravel the true purpose of the ancient sanctuary of The Meadow Forgotten —and perhaps unlock its long-lost secrets.

We don't know for sure where these fragments could be hiding, so explore as much as you can to discover them! Venturing into Santae's wilder corners may be a good place to start. And perhaps one might even be tucked away where ancient runes are found...

Return the fragments to Orion in exchange for Sproutspire item rewards! 

Something New Is Sprouting...

The verdant Sproutspire season has brought a fresh crop of rare plants and berries for you to gather! The fresh life of spring is humming through the earth all around us -- literally, in the case of the Rootsong Bulb that resonates with a song of new growth as it sprouts!

The new Verdance Fern and Petalshade Vine make a perfect colorful spring bouquet, and the refreshing Dewdrop and Blossombead Berries are a sweet seasonal treat! Can you collect them all?

If you take a rest by a shady riverbank to relax after a Gathering expedition, you might spot even more new seasonal bounty in the shadows! The glimmering Glowstream Fenira and delicate Bloomtail Virella await anglers skilled enough to reel them in.

TL;DR

★ Orion and Rose have uncovered the legend of an ancient refuge called The Meadow Forgotten, where Pets are said to be safe to roam while not journeying with an Adventurer.
★ Relic fragments from The Meadow Forgotten are appearing around Santae! Collect them to help discover the secrets of this mysterious haven -- and turn them in to Orion for rewards in exchange.
★ New berries, plants, and fish are available via gathering, foraging, and fishing!

Runestone Rush: Updates And Improvements

Push your score to new heights by harnessing new and improved power ups in Runestone Rush!

Harness these helpful runes to clear larger sections of the board than normal swaps. One of these powerful enchantments will even allow you to clear out every rune at once -- while also adding a move to your total so you can pursue your next cascading combo!

The match-3 fun of Runestone Rush has also now been enhanced with new additional sound effects. Freely turn the music and SFX on and off using the game's main menu with convenient toggles, whether you're using mobile or desktop to play!

Finally, we've improved the control scheme on both the desktop and mobile versions of the game, and implemented assorted optimizations that help it run better on older devices. We hope these improvements make it easier for you to play and enjoy Runestone Rush!

TL;DR

★ Runestone Rush has been updated.

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of 11 brand-new Minimals to the world of Santae! Each one imagined and brought to life with the creativity and support of our incredible Kickstarter backers!

To our Kickstarter supporters: thank you for helping shape the soul of Santae. Your ideas are now part of our shared story—and we couldn’t be more excited to watch these Minimals find their forever homes!

New Game: Runestone Rush!

It's finally time: Get ready to rock, Adventurers, because Runestone Rush is here!

Our first new HTML5 game is a match-3 experience that challenges you to swap enchanted runestones into matching sets. Making the perfect move can cascade into satisfying combos, as sets of matching runestones release their magic and disappear -- earning you points!

How to play:

★ Match 3 of a color to earn points by dragging two runes to "swap" them
★ Matching 4 (or more) runes will generate a power up!
★ Power ups don't consume "moves" (and explosive power ups generate additional moves) allowing you to get a high score!
★ We've included a top 10 high scores list on the game page, but plan to implement rolling highscores and trophies in the coming weeks!

Runestone Rush was made a reality by our generous Kickstarter supporters, who helped unlock new HTML5 games by reaching the stretch goal, and our BmaC community, who provided invaluable testing to ensure the game is ready for prime time! Thank you so much to everybody who helped make this possible -- and to every Adventurer whose support of Santae helps us make exciting progress every day!

Visit the Games center to give Runestone Rush a try!

Out Of The Plushie Machine And Into Reality - Merch Coming Soon!

Exciting news, Adventurers!

We have officially secured a manufacturer for real-life plushies, and will soon be posting a preorder page on-site.

With the upcoming Santae plushies, you can bring some of your favorite Pets out of the screen and into your home. Made with care and attention to detail in every stitch, we can't wait to share more information about these adorable stuffed friends with you soon!

And that's not all...

Other merchandise and wearables are also in development now! We are in the process of creating hats, shirts, pins, stickers, and more. 

We hope you are just as excited for the upcoming Santae merchandise as we are! What kind of merch are you most excited for?

TL;DR

★ Runestone Rush has arrived and is now available to play via the games page.

★ The Time for Merch is upon us! Stay tuned for upcoming releases and announcements!

Cast Your Vote In The Coloring Contest

Thank you for all your wonderful entries to the Coloring Contest! Dozens of artistic Adventurers submitted their own amazing custom Pet colors. Now, it's time for the voting period. A community vote will decide who takes home the prize!

As a thank you to everyone who submitted an entry, all entrants will receive Pet Adoption Paper and a Jar of SanDust at the conclusion of the contest. Thanks for letting your creativity shine!

Voting is divided into two categories. Submissions have been split into entries that colored within the provided lineart, and entries that customized the lineart. You can cast a vote for your favorite in each category!

> Vote for your favorite entries on the Contests page! <

The top three entries in each category will take home the following exciting prizes:

1st Place: 50sC, a Glitched Pet Name Certificate, and a Divine Wispyr Figurine
 2nd Place: 30sC and a Glitched Pet Name Certificate
 3rd Place: 20sC and a Divine Wispyr Figurine

Good luck to all entrants! Voting will be open until April 14, 2025 at 23:59 SST.



Be sure to get your vote in to choose your favorite submission and receive rewards!

 

TL;DR

★ Coloring Contest voting is now open.
★ SanArt Sunday Spotlight Biku#4434