The Nether Moon Sets

Vespera looked out over Shadow Veil Pass from the front of her shop, breathing in the cool predawn air. Across the valley, between the jagged peaks, the Nether Tower was silhouetted against the setting Nether Moon.

As the Nether Moon dipped closer and closer to the horizon, its deep red color began to fade. Slowly, its deep crimson light shifted to pale lavender and then to bright, cool blue. A last swirl of NetherDust was visible, glittering around the distant Nether Tower's peak like a shower of sparks. But then, as the moonlight over Shadow Veil Pass returned to normal, the NetherDust vanished -- invisible again.

Vespera smiled, reaching down to pet River's head where the Raylen was perched beside her. The Nether Moon may be gone for now, and the Ancient Echoes Festival coming to a close -- but she would always remember the mysteries this Nether Moon cycle had unveiled. As long as River and Ripple were embodying the fearsome appearance granted by the Netherflame Shimmer Dust, she could never forget!

As dawn swept over Shadow Veil Pass, residents and shopkeepers began to bustle in the streets, taking down festival decorations and dousing lanterns. The celebration wouldn't begin until the return of the Nether Moon.

But one thing was for certain: The Nether Moon would someday rise again, and bring its magic and mystery back to Shadow Veil Pass with it!

Ancient Echoes Festival Conclusion

The Ancient Echoes Festival is over for now, but the cycle of the Nether Moon continues! From now on, the Nether Moon will return to Shadow Veil Pass every 5 days.

When the Nether Moon is active during these periods, NetherDust will reappear around Santae! As long as the Nether Moon is shining, NetherDust can be gathered with activities in and around Shadow Veil Pass.

Under normal moonlight, the Netherflame Tower is dormant and cannot be used to craft anything. But each time the Nether Moon returns, the tower will become active -- allowing you to craft Netherflame Shimmer Dust and other exclusive items.

If you don't use your NetherDust for crafting during a single Nether Moon period, that's fine! Your collected NetherDust total will remain, ready for you to add to or use next time the Nether Moon rises.

Even though we're bidding farewell to the Nether Moon for now, it is leaving one parting gift for all Santarians: A forum avatar to remember it by! This avatar will be awarded once the Nether Moon sets.

Plushie Palooza: Rykor Plushies Roar In!

The penultimate batch of brand-new plushie types has finally arrived at the Plushie Machine. These ferocious Rykor plushies will make a fearsome-but-adorable addition to your collection!

Now is your best chance to collect a Rykor plushie in every color of the rainbow and more! The Plushie Machine will dispense Rykor plushies at boosted rates for the next 48 hours.

Short on Plushie Machine Tokens? Never fear! The Terrible Toymaker may award you some in exchange for completing Quests. You can also buy Tokens outright at the sanDust Shop for 350  sanDust each!

There's one more set of plushies to be revealed during the Plushie Palooza. Can you guess which type of pet it will be? Find out for sure when the final set of new plushies is released on December 14.

TL;DR

★ The Ancient Echoes Festival has concluded and the Nether Moon is gone from the skies over Shadow Veil Pass.
★ The Nether Moon will return on a regular cycle, every 5 real-life days.
★ Rykor plushies are appearing at boosted rates at the Plushie Machine!