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Craft Auroralight Shimmer Dust, Hop's Transformation and Explore the New Goopper Grotto Features!

08 Jan, 2025

Published by: The Santae Team

Shimmer Dust Imbued With The Aurora's Magic


"Of course I'm happy to help!" Jasper smiled at Skylar. He took one of the Aurorite Ore crystals they offered him and examined it closely. "You say you need a way to crush these into dust? I'm sure I have something for that."

The Celestial Armory was full of tools for shaping metal: Hammers, tongs, anvils and more. Jasper and Skylar walked through the workshop as Jasper hummed thoughtfully.

"There's plenty of equipment here, but most of it is very heavy. If we need to do this at the Altar in the sky, I'm not sure how we could transport it."

"Do you have a Mortar and Pestle lying around?" Skylar asked. "That's what was needed for the Twilight Crystals at the Twilight Obelisk. I think it would work perfectly."

"Oh! Certainly," Jasper replied. "Good idea. Let me find that -- and we should probably bring along an Empty Shimmer Dust Jar for good measure."

Mortar and PestleEmpty Shimmer Dust Jar

Materials in hand, Skylar and Jasper, along with Hop and Crumble, made their way together back up to the Celestial Peaktop. At the summit, Crumble once again employed the help of its Silvertalon friend to gain the power to glide up to the Xyren Altar in the clouds.

Jasper spun in a slow circle, taking in the view of from the sky island. "This is incredible! You can see all of Celestial Peaks from here. And the stars...!" Jasper gazed toward the horizon, drinking in the sight of the aurora and the twinkling starscape beyond.

"It really is something special, isn't it?" Skylar agreed with a grin. "Look around as much as you like. I'm going to give the Altar another try!"

Skylar approached the pedestal and set down the mortar, placing a handful of Aurorite Ore inside. At an encouraging peep from Crumble, Skylar brought the pestle down to strike the Ore.

The moment the pestle struck the Aurorite Ore, it flared with light! A strange glow began to gather around the Altar as the Aurorite Ore was crushed. The dust gathering in the bottom of the mortar glimmered with magical energy. As Skylar continued their work, the magic began to gather and swirl faster and faster.

The aurora above danced and flared, sending a tendril of light downwards to engulf the Altar. Skylar and the crushed Ore were surrounded by a vortex of ethereal energy that shimmered with all the colors of the aurora!

Auroralight Dust

Jasper was watching the process unfold with awe. "Now's your chance!" He called, watching the light of the aurora flicker and swirl around Skylar. "Use the jar!"

Skylar nodded decisively, opening the Empty Shimmer Dust Jar and quickly scooping the dust -- and plenty of the magical energy imbuing it -- inside.

When Skylar put the lid on the jar, the light of the aurora flared one last time before retreating back into the sky. Skylar looked down. The vessel in their hand had transformed into a filigreed container full of something brand new: Auroralight Shimmer Dust!

Auroralight Shimmer Dust

"It worked!" Skylar cheered. Hop bounced around happily at their feet, letting out a few cheerful croaks of triumph. "At least -- I think it did."

"There's really only one way to find out," Jasper said.

"You're right," Skylar agreed. "What do you think, Hop?" They looked down at their Quibbit companion. "Should we try it out?"

Hop sat up and proudly puffed out its chest, looking ready for anything.

Skylar opened the container of shimmer dust and sprinkled the newly-enchanted substance over the Quibbit's head. The dust immediately began to sparkle and swirl with a familiar aurora-like glow, quickly concealing Hop in a vortex of mystical energy.

After a few moments, the magical swirls faded to reveal Hop's new form: It had become an Auroralight Quibbit!


Most of Hop's body was the same deep blue-violet as the night sky overhead, but its markings and wings shone with the ethereal light of the aurora. Hop fluttered its wings experimentally, tracing a ghostly trail of sparkling aurora through the night air.

"Amazing!" Skylar knelt to get closer to Hop's level and examine their friend's new look more closely. "You look great, Hop." They gave the Quibbit a pat on the head, and Hop nuzzled back affectionately.

"And now we know at least one thing this Altar is for," Skylar mused aloud. "It must hold more secrets. Let's keep gathering more Auroralight Crystals!"


Craft Auroralight Shimmer Dust

As a result of this discovery, Aurorite Ore will now be known  as Auroralight Crystal

If you bring the right materials to the Xyren Altar, you can craft a sample of the new Auroralight Shimmer Dust for yourself! This special place can harness the magic of the aurora to imbue the Auroralight Crystal with mystical energy.

You will need 25 Auroralight Crystals and a Mortar and Pestle to get started. Crush the Crystal at the Altar in order to create Auroralight Crystal Dust!

Mortar and Pestle + Auroralight Crystal = Auroralight Dust

Once you have crushed the Crystal, you need to contain it so that it can be saved and used as Shimmer Dust later. Use an Empty Shimmer Dust Jar with this Dust at the Altar during the night-time banner, at in-game Midnight to create your own Auroralight Shimmer Dust!

Auroralight Dust + Empty Shimmer Dust Jar = Auroralight Shimmer Dust

Use this Shimmer Dust on your pets to imbue them with the aurora's magic. Auroralight Shimmer Dust will grant your companions a mystical new look that combines the night sky's deepest hues with the ethereal shimmering light of the aurora.