Following The Blooms To Roseweaver Grotto

"Where should we start?" Vespera asked. She was speaking with Skylar and Breezyl outside the bakery, watching petals drift past on the wind.

"Well, I'm not sure where it is exactly, but in Luminary Meadows we have a legend about the Roseweaver Grotto -- the source of the blossoms and all this magic in the air!" Breezyl said. 

"The flowers would have to originate somewhere," Skylar mused. "I'm sure we can find it together."

"If I were you," Breezyl replied with a smile, "I'd just follow the petals!"

Breezyl waved Vespera and Skylar off as the adventurous duo and their Pets began their trek across the outskirts of the Luminary Meadows and into the wilds. The entire landscape was draped with roses, and sweet-smelling petals were drifting through the air everywhere. 

"Following the petals is easier said than done," Vespera remarked. The flowers were all around!

Skylar inclined their head, letting the petal-laden breeze ruffle their hair. "Let's explore upwind," they suggested. "The wind is carrying the petals, so it would have to have picked them up somewhere."

Eventually, Skylar and Vespera left the open ground of the Meadows behind and entered a grove of tall leafy trees. Even within the protection of their thick trunks and tangled roots, the wind was still thick with floating petals. In fact, there seemed to be even more of them than before!

"I think we're getting close," Vespera said, walking slowly between the trees to inspect every detail of this strange forest. 

After a few more minutes of exploration, Skylar gasped. "What's that?" They pointed to a gap in the trees. When Vespera looked, she thought she saw a flash of something bright red deeper inside. 

The duo approached, but their progress was quickly halted by a wall of tangled roots and branches. 

"There's definitely something in there," Skylar said. The gaps in the roots were wide enough to see a larger space inside.

"Something magical," Vespera agreed. She could feel the distinctive hum of magical energy in this place. Instinct told her that she and Skylar had found the object of their search. "But how can we get inside?"

River let out a chirp from on Vespera's shoulder. Ripple, following a little behind, rumbled a reply and approached the roots. The two Pets exchanged a glance, then River flew down from her perch to join the Quenaris.

"Oh, do you two have an idea?" Vespera asked.

"Maybe we should step back," Skylar suggested, putting deed to word and backing away from the tangle of roots. 

Ripple raised a foreclaw, and River brandished her sharp talons. Together, the two Pets slashed at the roots and branches, tearing a path through!

"Amazing!" Vespera cried. "Thank you both!"

"This is it -- the Roseweaver Grotto! Now," Skylar added, "what's inside?"

New Pet Ability: Slash

River and Ripple have demonstrated the newest Pet Ability: Slash! Using their sharp claws, teeth, or talons, some Pets are able to rip through obstructions and discover a path into previously inaccessible areas. 

The Direfang, Drava, Gruism, Harlowin, Lerk, Ogreling, Phasmic, Quenaris, Raylen, Rykor, Ursoso, Velarie, Velotra, and Wispyr have this ability.

A well-placed Slash is the best way to clear out the entrance to the Roseweaver Grotto. Prepare to explore the mysteries of this location soon!

Send Messages Along With Items

When you utilize the "Send to User" functionality in your Inventory to send an item to a fellow Adventurer, you now have the ability to optionally add a Message!

Send a note with reminders or explanations about your gift, a simple greeting, or whatever you want -- just keep your total message to 400 characters or less. Your message will be displayed in the notification that the recipient receives. 

When sending an item, the inventory pop-up now also remembers your most recent interactions and allows you to select from those users as recipients with a single click. Your entire Friends list is also available in a drop-down menu!

Sweet Candies With Even Sweeter Messages

Lollipop's Candy Shop has gotten something exciting in stock to celebrate the Heartsong season. These Candy Hearts are printed with cheerful messages -- they're a tasty treat to eat for yourself, but even sweeter to share with friends!

TL;DR

★ Skylar and Vespera explored the outskirts of Luminary Meadows and discovered the entrance to Roseweaver Grotto.
★ A new pet ability (Slash) allows certain pets to slice through the roots obstructing the Roseweaver Grotto's entrance.
★ "Send to User" functionality updated: You can now send a message alongside an item to another user!
★ 10 new conversation heart candies are stocking at Lollipop Candy Shop.