Sweet Treats Await At The Celestial Peaks

Jasper raised a hand to shade his eyes as he looked out toward the edge of town, where the mountain trail began. A familiar pair of figures were coming into view! Skylar could be mistaken for anybody from this distance, but there was no mistaking Hop's distinctive luminous Synthwave wings.

"Skylar!" Jasper called out, waving. "Welcome back!"

Skylar and Hop walked over, tired from their hike down the mountain, but with an unmistakable spring in their step thanks to their excitement to share their discoveries. "Hi Jasper!" Skylar greeted the armorer warmly. "You won't believe it -- we really found a secret at the Celestial Peaktop!"

"Come inside where it's warm," Jasper urged, "and you can tell me all about it. I know the perfect place! There's a new store in town, since you left..."

Jasper led Skylar and Hop to the Aurora Bakehouse, and all three went inside. The interior was deliciously warm and full of sugary, buttery baking smells.

"Skylar, meet Icelyn Frostwhisk," Jasper gestured as he stepped over the threshold, drawing Skylar's attention to the smiling dark-haired elf behind the counter. "And Drift, of course," Jasper smiled down at the white-furred Wolperjack who was currently busy re-aligning the stock on one of the store's lower shelves.

Icelyn grinned back. "Welcome, Skylar! I've heard so much about you. It sounds like you went on quite the adventure."

"Yes," Skylar agreed, "all the way up to the Peaktop! Let me tell you about it..."

In the comfortable warmth of the bakery, Skylar described their long search for the path to the summit, the incredible view from the top -- and finally, the secret hollow underneath the icy spring, where the Luffins were hiding.

"But I wouldn't have found it at all if that Luffin hadn't stolen those cookies," Skylar chuckled. "That sweet tooth of theirs is the only reason I had a trail to follow at all. I want to go back, but I need to think of some way to befriend the Luffins first."

Icelyn hummed thoughtfully. "They like sweet things, hmm? I have an idea. Step into the back with me!"

Intrigued, Skylar and Hop followed Icelyn and Drift through a door behind the storefront counter and down a set of stairs. The room beyond was even warmer, heated by the fires of several stovetops and ovens. Racks of freshly baked cookies were cooling on the countertops, and the air was full of a sweet and spicy scent.

"This is the real Aurora Bakehouse -- where the magic happens!" Icelyn proclaimed pointing to a tray of freshly baked cookies.

"If the Luffins want sweets, you'll just have to bake some!" The elf continued with a grin. "You're welcome to use the facilities here, if you want."

Skylar raised their eyebrows. "That's very nice of you, but I'm not a very experienced baker..."

"Not a problem!" Icelyn was quick to reassure them. "I've got recipes you can follow. With a little bit of practice, you'll be baking delicious treats in no time!"

"Well then, how can I say no?" Skylar smiled. "Let's get to work baking something the Luffin will like!"

Baking At The Aurora Bakehouse

A brand-new Cooking location is now available at the Aurora Bakehouse! Use the facilities here to create delicious baked treats and fill up your Bakehouse Goodies Checklist. With the announcement of this location Icelyn has decided to rename the Shopfront to the Aurora Bakeshop, to help Adventurer's fine their store with ease.
 

Icelyn Frostwhisk has everything you need to get started in stock at the storefront side of the Bakehouse. You can purchase recipes and ingredients from her in exchange for sP! Combine flour, butter, and the perfect decorations to create gingerroot cookies in the shape of pets! They're almost too cute to eat, but they're too delicious to resist.

The Aurora Bakehouse is busy as Skylar and friends experiment to perfect a cookie recipe to tempt the Luffins with -- and you can help!

What kind of sweet treats will you bake first? Enjoy creating delicious goodies and exploring the Aurora Bakehouse! Can you even find the forum avatar hidden inside?

A Sparkling Treasure Becomes Widespread

Ever since the superchill swept Santae and the Winterlight season began, Aurorite Ore has been appearing in the Celestial Pools and the Eerie Caves. As the Winter chill grows deeper, these sparkling crystals are getting more common!

Aurorite Ore has become Widespread, and will remain so for the duration of Winterlight celebrations!

What connection does this mysterious Ore hold to the magic of Winterlight? Perhaps continuing to explore the Celestial Peaktop will someday reveal its secrets...

TL;DR

★ After returning to the town at the base of the Celestial Peaks, Skylar is cooperating with Icelyn Frostwhisk to bake cookies for the Luffin they met at the Peaktop.
★ A new Cooking location is available at the Aurora Bakehouse! Purchase recipes and ingredients from Icelyn to get started.
★ New Hidden Avatar released.
★ Icelyn has renamed their NPC Shop to Aurora Bakeshop.
★ Aurorite Ore is Widespread for the duration of Winterlight celebrations.