#ancient echoes

[ramapani-blog]

Offerings seen at Arbor Low stone circle. Read more about it at https://ramapani.com/blog/002derbyshire-pilgrimage.php

[jarethmgrim]

And me, soon, I will fall into death like Narcissus into his own image.

— The Necrophiliac by Gabrielle Wittkop

[santaeofficial]

Ancient Echos Festival Continues -- Nether Moon Attracts New Minimals into Herding

Community Event: Curious Orbs at the Berry Trees!

Band together as a community to collect 30,000 berries to learn more about the Quenaris Orbs that have been popping up across Santae!

Gather berries from the Great Berry Tree during the day banner and Shadow Berry Tree during the night banner for your chance at getting Quenaris Orbs.

Minimals of the Nether Moon

Silvershade's contacts have spotted some new minimals across Santae. Could they be appearing because of the Nether Moon? 

One of them has an enchanting bioluminescence about them, and the other appears to be particularly active in the moonlight... Adventurers may find these minimals to be of particular use during the Ancient Echoes Festival!

Be sure to grab some Tracker Treats from Merick over at the Minimal Menagerie for your best chance to find these tiny creatures!

Glowcko and Crystalisk are now available in Herding!

( Read the full news post here! )

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Blue Planet - Ancient Echoes Cover Art by Jean Pierre Targete

[pathofregeneration]

Steven Halpern & Georgia Kelly, From Eleusis

[jarethmgrim]

[santaeofficial]

Ancient Echoes Festival Unfolds with the Rise of the Nether Moon!

The Nether Moon Rises

A magical phenomenon blankets Shadow Veil Pass as the Nether Moon ascends, signaling the beginning of the Ancient Echoes Festival. This spectral moon casts an otherworldly red hue across the valley, a glow created by the newly discovered NetherDust that lies dormant throughout the pass. When the Nether Moon rises, it activates the NetherDust, turning the entire landscape a striking crimson and giving the moon itself a blood-red appearance — a sight seen only here in Shadow Veil Pass.

With the Nether Moon's arrival, magical changes ripple across Santae, but nowhere is it more profound than within the pass. Rare Plants bloom exclusively under this moon’s eerie glow, elusive Minimals emerge from hiding, and unique Fish surface to bask in the Nether Moon's light. Special items appear during this time, but the true purpose of NetherDust remains a mystery. It returns each year, and with it, the festival. Yet the reason why this phenomenon only occurs here, in Shadow Veil Pass, continues to puzzle even the wisest scholars.

The Ancient Echoes Festival lasts for the duration of the Nether Moon's presence in the pass. When the festival concludes, the Nether Moon will set until its annual return, marking a time of anticipation for its reappearance next year. For now, adventurers are invited to visit Shadow Veil Pass to bask in the moon’s energy and celebrate the festival’s beginning.

( Read the full news post here! )

[santaeofficial]

Updated Art & Eventide Beast Clothing Set Release!

Equip Yourself With The Magic Of The Ancient Echoes Festival

Now that the Ancient Echoes Festival is upon us, Vespera is stocking some brand-new items rich with the magic and mystery of the Nether Moon in the Cash Shop and SanDust Shop.

Can you tame the fierce, wild magic of the Eventide Beast set? The bestial magic woven into these garments can cause your eyes to glow as red as the Nether Moon itself. Some who channel the Nether Moon's energy are even said to sprout sharp cloven hooves and a lashing spade-tipped tail!

Show your fiery spirit with Eventide Beast equipment — if you dare!

Shadowy Style And Updated Backgrounds

Cloak yourself with the elegance of swirling shadows with the newly Updated Yalani Set for your HA! The full assortment of items has received gorgeous refreshed artwork. 

With violet colors as deep as the midnight sky, and accents of gold as bright as the stars, this mystical garb is perfect for those who feel kinship with the mysteries of the night. Collect the different portions of the set from Nadia’s Jewelry, Chic Boutique, Shadow Alchemy, and Vixon’s Weapons to complete your look!

No HA outfit is complete without the perfect Background to complement your carefully chosen clothing. Is your avatar an explorer of the ocean depths, or an investigation of ancient draconic mysteries? The Undersea Coral and Dragon’s Cave backgrounds have both received updated artwork, so your HA’s equipment can perfectly match their adventures!

( Read the full news post here! )