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August Newsletter
Posted 1 month ago :: Last edited 2 weeks ago by spectralswanAugust newsletter
Discord || Ko-Fi || Beginner's Guide || Guide Directory || Event Schedule
✨ Event Duration: 8/1/26 — 9/1/26 ✨
Eeriels' Ballade
The Eeriels' Ballade has finally begun! Faians from all around the Realm gather on the coasts of Lylluna, waiting for transportation into the underwater city of Yfalos. Indeed, Yfalos' residents are hard at work preparing air bubbles, water breathing potions, accomodations for both Faians and Eeriels, and the music itself. They could use a hand!
Event Exclusives
✨ Monthly announcements! ✨
Guest artist Applications
Guest Artist applications for the Harvest Season cycle are open! Chosen artists will create 1 sale design to be posted in a batch in September. More information can be found in the Form!
Deadline: 8/3
Apply!Try your luck with our free raffles!
Explore Faia with the Location of the Month!
A settlement deep below the waves... home to the water-dwelling Faians.
✨ What's new this month?✨
NEW ARRIVALS
Manta Ray LM
Floating through the seas!
A new Lumendra subtype is here for the Eeriels' Ballade!! The Manta Ray subtype features 9 traits, obtainable through the Manta Ray Potion or Manta Plush. Items are available on Ko-Fi only during the month of August!
Resources Gallery
Bases, Code, more...
A new Resources Gallery has been created! It contains many bases (both F2U and P2U), HTML code, and the two world maps. Everyone is welcome to use these resourcesas well as upload their own! I have also created a set of F2U baby bases!
New World Artwork
11 new location artworks!
New world artwork has been created for the following locations: Nagari, Wyll, Paradisya, Velaffa Cascades, Orova, Snapdragon's Glade, Lavender Expanse, Altar of Roses, Gralla Canyons, Amaranth Woodlands, Tolelle Copse
Monthly Prompts
August ushers in three new Monthly Prompts!
Misc. announcements & Updates
- The Artfight Prompt is still open and has now been moved to the General category!
- New Kelp Coin Prompts are now available!
- Rule change for Ruptour designs: ML references can now be drawn with their wing flaps expanded (with any shape and design)!
- August is the last month of the Bay Season! Make sure to grab your seasonal items and swatches for the Bay Season Palette before the month ends!
✨ Support the ARPG! ✨
KO-FI
Creating this world is one of my greatest passions, and I’m so thankful to everyone who makes all this possible! If you'd like to support the ARPG, we offer memberships with fun perks like monthly goodies, sneak peeks, preclaims, art requests, and Blaze Tokens, as well as a shop for one-time item purchases. But whether you're a supporter or just here for the journey, thank you for being a part of Faia's community!
August 2026
They hide in the ocean's kelp, spying on the going ons from beneath the waves.
Join the Chandelier Tier to receive this month's Curated Parcel and exclusive rewards!
Exclusive Title: Kelp Dweller
Anonymous Feedback
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Open Feedback FormThe Vanishing Light || Event Conclusion
Posted 3 weeks ago :: Last edited 2 weeks ago by spectralswanThe Vanishing Light
Preparations are complete. The spell is ready to cast.
This lore conclusion will always be available to read from the Main Storyline book!
“We’re almost there!” shouts the captain of the ship. You rise, fighting your seasickness with the the hope that there was only a few moments of it left. As you glance up, your eyes meet Alastor, and you swallow. He stared back, unblinking, until you looked away, out at the horizon.
“You’ll need this.” Ezra rolls a scepter at your paws. “For the spell.”
Fern approaches as well, nodding. “It’ll be a lot to handle, but Pioette told us you can hold steady, after how you unleashed the first spell on Raydes.”
You nod, and pick up the scepter.
“All the Faians will channel their magic into the scepter at the same time, while Alastor recites the spell. If it works—sorry, when it works—the island will return to normal. And… we should be able to get a better grasp on the landscape. Hopefully… we find some answers.”
You avoid Alastor’s gaze, which hasn’t left you. You weren’t sure what that spell would entail, and that sends a chill through your entire body.
As the ship and their Tortuvina escorts come up onto the beach, the ship hushes. Everyone takes in the devastation that had emerged yet again: the dark sand, rotten foliage, and deep dark mist. You knew to expect it, but it was still quite disappointing, remembering how it looked when the spell was complete: fresh again.
As everyone dismounts, the murmurs between members are faint. Nobody talks too loudly, and most just listen to the wind and the waves. The air is thick with rain, and its density makes each breath heavy with the weight of the Wither’s potential.
“Look,” a Faian gasps, and heads turn to see a figure in the dark mist. A creature? On the island?
Someone shrieks, and everyone scrambles back in horror as it emerges. It’s a Candle Noodle—or something of one. They are rotten, eyes wide open and white, but flames impossibly dark, like a hole in the universe. Their body is slick with oily slime, Wither dripping from their jaw as it gapes open, tasting the air.
“What is that?” is the murmur across the crowd.
“A Withered Faian,” Fern breathes. You move aside to let her pass you.
“Everyone stay back,” Ezra warns.
Following the Candle Noodle are a few other shapes in the mist. No, more than a few—not more than your crew, but an incredibly freakish sight. The Lumendra lack lures, and Tortuvina mist is disturbingly dark, thicker than any smoke. Not a drop of light comes from the infected Faians.
“There’s more!” Pioette shouts. “We need to work this spell, now, before they overwhelm us.”
Everyone immediately goes into action. Paws pass all kinds of supplies between each other. The Mages construct poles with crystals on top, planning to channel magic into those, and then angle them to hit your scepter.
You position yourself in the middle, stamping down your anxiety as you observe the Withered Faians in the distance. They aren’t attacking, but they do seem to be sizing up what is about to occur.
In the midst of the preparation, the zombie Faians begin to advance, making themselves more clear. You imagine they contributed to the stench of the island—the black ooze seeping out from their orafices and gashes in their sides from unhealing wounds. They move slowly, but with observation.
Alastor glides past you, before turning to stare you dead in the eyes. You swallow and look at the ground.
“Ready, Alastor?” Ezra calls over the commotion. He nods.
The Mages set up the posts, and beam magic into them. They align their crystals, sending them into the prism that was your scepter. There is probably twenty streams of magic already touching your scepter as the Archmages prepare. Once their magic hits the scepter’s globe, it starts to shake.
Alastor begins to chant, and you shut your eyes, too terrified to watch him perform the spell.
“Send it!” Pioette shrieks, over Alastor’s ghastly chants and the roar of the wind surging around you. You give one last shriek, raising the scepter up. It explodes, a shockwave mass of energy nuking the air and rippling into the beyond. The sea roars as it is pushed with the force of the blast, but after, there is silence.
You look around. Alastor is hunched over, silent. Everything good is still standing—which is to say, only you, and the other Faians with you—and everything withered is gone.
The few remaining trees on the island were now toppled, too rotten to stand. The ground barely has growth, as the withering had consumed it, but the dirt is warm and soft, no longer brittle and dry. The Faians shake sparks out of their wax and fur as they look around.
“Looks purged to me,” Fern murmurs, sweeping her tail. “Again. Hopefully for the last time.”
Ephime’s voice is sharp as she speaks. “Look.”
Heads turn to where Ephime’s eyes lay. Near the shore, nearly touching the water, there is a Faian, sprawled out.
“Oh no.” Pioette rushes towards the body, worried. Dusting yourself off, you follow Ephime, Fern, and Pioette towards the shore, weary without your scepter.
Pioette looks over them, sniffing. “That’s not one of our Faians,” she announces. “I’ve never seen them before.”
“They’re dead,” Ephime pronounces. You wrinkle your nose as Ephime willingly pokes them, and leans in against their mouth, just to make sure they weren’t breathing.
“Did they die to the zombies?” Fern asks, a bit saddened. Whoever it is, you figure they must have died out here, all alone.
“No,” Ephime warns. “No, they were a zombie.”
“What makes you say that?”
“The Withered turn other Faians Withered, Fern. There’s no way that they survived on the island, yes—but they would have been consumed. We just purged the Wither with the spell, so they seem fine.”
“The zombies must have brought the Wither back,” Fern breathes. “Or, rather, it never left from the first spell. They must be spreading it back onto the island. We’ll never be able to purge it as long as there are Withered Faians on the island.”
“We purged the Wither from this Faian, did we not?” Ephime points out. Another voice breaks past Ephime’s, much deeper, more chilling. You turn, faced with Alastor—and you realise you have never heard him speak until now.
“Ephime,” he rumbles. He steps forward, sweeping his tail against the sand, raising his head as he stares at the Lumendra. “A soul hovers over this body. More souls… they hover over the water.”
Ephime swallows, sinking back, and you couldn’t blame her. The dark energy that cascades around Alastor has always been frightening. “What do you mean by that?”
“I mean it literally. This is what I can see with the spell. These souls never travelled to the afterlife.” Alastor looks to the sea, and all eyes widen once they spot floating bodies. You feel a pit open in your stomach. Those were the zombies. The blast sent them into the ocean.
“It is as we feared.”
“The Archways,” Fern breathes. “They’re—”
“Hush.” Ephime glares between you and Pioette.
“This is not just our problem, Ephime,” Alastor corrects, straightening himself. “They deserve to know.”
You shiver. Alastor knows too much, you think, and you fear learning more than the universe has bestown you.
“The Adventurer’s Guild has proved helpful thus far. We ought to have more paws to help us.” Fern looks to Ephime with an almost pleading expression, and Ephime huffs, looking away. “Pioette—will you help us?”
“I could never say no, but—tell me, what do you think has happened?”
“The keystones are part of the Archways. In ancient texts, they are said to unlock portals. We’ve known for some time that the keystones have been missing,” Fern begins, shifting the sand with her hooves. “But we haven’t known of the consequence of that.”
“We assumed the consequence was related to the Wither—that perhaps the Light is not strong enough without them, and that the Archways once provided Light. Surely the dieties would not leave us completely defenseless, and our Light can still be effective? But it seems as though they were more crucial than we thought.”
“We’ve suspected for a while that the Archways were connected to our afterlife. We’ve searched throughout the rest of Faia, and I have communed with the dead—we have not found access elsewhere. Now, we have confirmation.” Alastor waves a claw at the dead Lumendra. “Spirits are stuck, even when their bodies are decayed. And it’s been like that, since the war.”
“With them being stuck, they’ll just return to these bodies… and re-Wither,” Ephime notes. “We can’t save this island. Those zombies will wash back up, their souls will re-enter, and they will Wither.”
Pioette shivers. “So we need to retrieve the keystones… ourselves? To send these spirits into the Archways, and clear Raydes?”
Alastor stares at her, eyes unblinking. “The gods have left us here to rot. We must take this upon ourselves, and free the souls from the earth.”
⚔️ Event Conclusion ⚔️
And with that, our first ever proper Boss Battle event is complete!! As a community, you all dealt a total of 32,000 damage. ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!! I hope you all had fun, and keep your eyes peeled for future lore events, for the story shall continue! But first, we've got some prizes to give out!
👑 Top Contributors 👑
The top 5 point contributors of each Affinity Component have won the following prizes, which will be sent shortly! Alastor thanks you for your dedication.
1st. Alignment x1, Archmage's Auxiliary x1, Kelp Coins x3, Legendary Trait Tome x1, Random Affinity Fragments x4
2nd. Alignment x1, Archmage's Auxiliary x1, Kelp Coins x2, Rare Trait Tome x1, Random Affinity Fragments x3
3rd. Alignment x1, Archmage's Auxiliary x1, Kelp Coin x1, Random Affinity Fragments x2
4th. Archmage's Auxiliary x1, Random Affinity Fragment x1
5th. Archmage's Auxiliary x1, Random Affinity Fragment x1
ARCANE (1ST)
1st (998 dmg): faios
2nd (620 dmg): Demon_Zory
3rd (387 dmg): Daruby
4th (367 dmg): eeventide-
5th (328 dmg): astralosz
BEAST (3RD)
1st (712 dmg): ceinagi
2nd (425 dmg): Seleris
3rd (358 dmg): Susie
4th (342 dmg): Emery64
5th (332 dmg): Demon_Zory
DIVINE (4TH)
1st (1522 dmg): Seleris
2nd (852 dmg): Susie
3rd (624 dmg): PhoenixRemixed
4th (399 dmg): the_awesome_dragon
5th (331 dmg): Demon_Zory
FAE (2ND)
1st (1518 dmg): MeloonArt
2nd (965 dmg): pinksun
3rd (580 dmg): Susie
4th (561 dmg): wolffespider
5th (522 dmg): Demon_Zory
🎟️ Raffle winners 🎟️
So many raffle entries from so many event prompts!! Without further ado, here are the winners!
Deities' Favor x1. Arrowish
Wither's Claim x1. MeloonArt
Archmage's Auxiliary x4. Seleris, astralosz, ceinagi, the_awesome_dragon
Common MYO Egg x2. Demon_Zory, pinksun
Arcane Affinity Totem x1. eeventide-
Beast Affinity Totem x1. wolffespider
Divine Affinity Totem x1. Susie
Fae Affinity Totem x1. faios
🥀 The Wither ensnares us 🥀
And finally, a new entry in The Wither Journals (written by iinkt) has been released!! Slowly but surely, we become more familiar with the properties of the Wither... and one day, equipped with our newfound knowledge, we shall defeat it.
See you soon in another lore event! Lex signing off!!
Eeriels' Ballade || Event Overview
Posted 1 month ago :: Last edited 2 weeks ago by spectralswanEeriels' Ballade
Event Duration: 8/1/26 - 9/1/26
Eeriels are one of the oldest surviving species in Faia. At night, they love to float on the surface of the water and stargaze. The Yfalos clan believes they do this to read the prophecies of the stars, claiming to hear poems and whispered messages whenever they are near. Eeriels are highly respected throughout the realm, but especially among the Yfalos clan, who have taken on the role of their protector in recent years.
Before the arrival of the Lightkeepers, each island functioned in its own little bubble with its own seasonal system. For centuries, Eeriels have lived off the coast of Aurelia. Each year, they have taken a great migratory journey South in order to escape Aurelia's (unknown, pre-Lightkeeper) seasonal conditions. However, with the new universal seasonal system, this journey is extremely detrimental to Eeriel survival. Their destinational island is still withered and unexplored. In Frost Season, waters around the withered areas they arrive at freeze, forming a thick layer of ice. Eeriels are something of a claustrophobic species, known to panic if trapped. This state of high stress can lead to depression, paranoia, starvation, and more. A migratory journey that once ensured the Eeriels' survival is now putting it at stake.
The Yfalos clan noticed the Eeriels' annually dwindling population almost immediately, and took action. It is common knowledge that Eeriels are attracted to music, and will even stop to join in and sing. In order to delay the annual Eeriel migration as much as possible, the Eeriels' Ballade was put together. During the Ballade, Faian volunteers are transported underwater via floating bubbles and provided various magical resources to enable underwater living. Together, clan members and visiting Faians prepare instruments as well as accommodations for visitors and Eeriels alike. When the time comes, a perpetual melody floats from within the gates of Yfalos, attracting any Eeriels that pass by. The music continues until the migration fully halts in Yfalos. Eeriels are pampered with food and fun, until eventually they turn back home instead of continuing their migration.
The Eeriels' Ballade was born out of desire to save a species, but today, it takes on a much more positive tone on top of its purpose. The Ballade is a unique musical experience unparalleled by any concert or musical gathering, widely enjoyed by musicians and music lovers across the realm. It is even rumored that Eeriels now migrate with Yfalos as their new destination, knowing there will be music and food aplenty. Nobody really knows for sure, but even if this be the case, the Ballade continues annually with the same vibrant spirit.
. . .
The Eeriels' Ballade has finally begun! Faians from all around the Realm gather on the coasts of Lylluna, waiting for transportation into the underwater city of Yfalos. Indeed, Yfalos' residents are hard at work preparing air bubbles, water breathing potions, accommodations for both Faians and Eeriels, and the music itself. They could use a hand!
🎟️ EVENT RAFFLE 🎟️
[CN-491] Sea Dragon
Earn raffle tickets by submitting the Event Prompts and participating in this year's activity! The raffle will be drawn at the end of the event, and winners will be announced in next month's Discord announcement. Good luck everyone!
🐳 COLLECT EVENT TRAITS & PETS! 🐳
Deep Sea & Eeriel
Deep Sea CN trait items and Eeriel pets are available in the Event Shop and Ko-Fi Shop!
Manta Ray & Lyrikin
Manta Ray LM trait items and Lyrikin pets are available in the Ko-Fi Shop! (cash-exclusive)
🎻 New Event prompts! 🎻
A Feast Fit for an Eeriel
A well-fed Eeriel is a happy Eeriel, and the Ballade is known for its bountiful feasts!
🎼 The flow of music 🎼
Community art Activity
Make some noise! For this year's activity, we are doing a giant collab artwork to celebrate the music of the Ballade. Participating will earn you extra Raffle Tickets as well as a spot in the final music scroll of 2026!
How It Works
1) Base: Download the base (music score background) here!
2) Draw: Draw your Faian on top of the base playing an instrument, singing, or making music in general! Please make sure the artwork is not cut off at any edge (the entire fullbody should be within the canvas).
3) Submit: Upload the finished artwork to this prompt as well as this Gallery. At the end of the event, everyone's segments will be stitched together to form a giant scroll of music!
✨ Rewards ✨
You may create as many segments as you'd like, but only with your own characters and one segment per character! For each submission, you will earn the standard Event Prompt rewards plus an additional Raffle Ticket.
Happy Eeriels' Ballade and have fun!!
Bongo's Traveling Circus || Artfight Event
Posted 2 months ago :: Last edited 3 weeks ago by spectralswanBongo's Traveling Circus
Event Duration: 7/1/26 - 8/1/26
With the Archmages away at Wingwatch for so long, spirits are at an all-time low back at the Mage's Academy. An overwhelming sense of doom and gloom hangs over everyone's shoulders... until a strange tent pops up overnight. A traveling circus tent. It announces its presence early one morning with a sudden symphony of toots and honks, waking every Faian in the eastern wing. A crowd gathers around the tent, and out steps Bongo, an unnaturally large Lumendra dressed as a clown. He hops onto the ticket booth and begins to wave his front paws in the air, catching the crowd's attention.
"Come one, come all! Hello, stressed little mages!" his surprisingly booming voice echoes across the gardens. Several sudents cover their ears. "Your masters are out fighting the darkness, but who says you have to wallow in it? I have come to provide entertainment during this stressful time. Your studies can wait! Your professors can wait! For it is time to bask in the glory of BONGO'S TRAVELING CIRCUS!"
His announcement is met by a wall of blank stares. Perhaps this is because his audience is still groggy and half-asleep. But most likely, it is because they have never heard of Bongo, or his traveling circus, or anything of the sort appearing on Academy grounds. Bongo clears his throat, evidently expecting much more enthusiasm. "Tough crowd! Tough crowd!" he hollers. "Fear not! A true showman loves a challenge!"
Bongo motions with one of his paws, and the doors to the tent flap open. The crowd gasps lightly, then begins to "ooh" and "aah" in earnest. The tent is much larger than it appears to be, evidently using magic. Inside, there are three stages, each with a large array of props and performers. To the left, there is a wooden stage labeled "Comedy" by a large, crooked sign. A bright spotlight shines down on a Tortuvina struggling to juggle maraccas and protesting Mushbuns. In the center, there is the "Mystery" stage, lit only by the light of the masked performers. To the right, a shimmering rain pours down on the "Tragedy" stage, where three Candle Noodles twist and twirl in sync.
"Now that's the reaction I was looking for!" All eyes, now sparkling with interest, turn to Bongo. "Whatever entertainment you seek, we provide! You are all welcome anytime, day and night. For it is time to bask in the glory of BONGO'S TRAVELING CIRCUS!" This time, the crowd errupts into applause.
🎭 Event Titles 🎭
Title Scroll: Bongo's Special
This Title Scroll allows you choose one of three themed event titles: The Merry Jester , The Masked Magician, or The Weeping Dancer. Claim your free scroll in the General Shop! Additional scrolls can also be purchased for wisps or won from Bongo's Bonanza (see below).
🎪 How to participate 🎪
This is an Artfight-adjacent event! The primary way to participate is simply to create Artfight attacks featuring Faian characters. You can then cross-submit those attacks to our event prompts for lots of extra goodies!
Artfight Gallery
🎨 Event Prompts 🎨
We also have three additional event prompts with broad, circus themes! You can optionally incorporate these prompts into your attacks to earn extra extra Light Items, which can be used against the current Boss Battle. Plus, they're fun!
⚔️ Supporting The archmages ⚔️
By the ticket booth, Bongo has set up a massive tip jar. All tips go towards supporting the Archmages' efforts back on Wingwatch!
Yes, you read that right! The event prompts above, including "All Attacks," all reward various Light Items. These items can be donated directly to the ongoing Boss Battle event, The Vanishing Light. You can literally fight the darkness by having fun at Bongo's circus!
🎟️ Bongo's Bonanza 🎟️
Bongo is a true philantropist indeed! In a final effort to bring cheer to the Academy, Bongo has put together a massive raffle with a huge variety of prizes. Step right up... there's something for everyone!
Nebulite (Crown) x1
Pomoth (Bumble) x1
Lyrikin (Opera) x1
Bobbowl (Underworld) x1
Shargle (Borealis) x1
Waddlefin (Lichen) x1
Bongo's Special x2
Grants Event Title of choice.
Lightkeeper's Eye x6, x2
Deals 15 damage to Boss.
L Wick-Wyrm MYO x1
Legendary Candle Noodle Baby.
L Luma MYO x1
Legendary Lumendra Baby.
L Tort MYO x1
gendary Tortuvina Baby.
L Riftling MYO x1
gendary Ruptour Baby.
Happy Artfight everyone!! Feel free to drop your profile links and find other Faians to attack in the Discord Server!
July Newsletter
Posted 2 months ago :: Last edited 1 month ago by spectralswanJuly newsletter
Discord || Ko-Fi || Beginner's Guide || Guide Directory || Event Schedule
✨ Event Duration: 6/1/26 — 7/1/26 ✨
Bongo's Traveling Circus
"Come one, come all! Hello, stressed little mages!" his surprisingly booming voice echoes across the gardens. Several sudents cover their ears. "Your masters are out fighting the darkness, but who says you have to wallow in it? I have come to provide entertainment during this stressful time. Your studies can wait! Your professors can wait! For it is time to bask in the glory of BONGO'S TRAVELING CIRCUS!"
Welcome to Faia's 2026 Artfight event! The primary way to participate is simply to create Artfight attacks featuring Faian characters. You can then cross-submit those attacks to our event prompts for lots of extra goodies!
Bongo's Bonanza: the big raffle!
✨ Ongoing Event: 5/1/26 —???✨
The Vanishing Light
The spell is almost finished, and Mages at both Wingwatch and back at the Academy grow more anxious with every passing second. The Archmages have a feeling that this spell will uncover something dark...
Event Updates
- Damage is being boosted by the Artfight event! See above for more info.
- Don't forget to grab your free event Title: Archmage's Auxiliary from the General Shop! Its Title Scroll will be available until the event ends.
- All prompt submissions will earn you raffle tickets to the Event Raffle, which features a large array of valuable prizes! Additionally, the top 5 contributors in each affinity will earn prizes, so pick a color and fire away!
✨ Monthly announcements! ✨
Try your luck with our free raffles!
Explore Faia with the Location of the Month!
"An island filled with innate magic, home to the Mage's Academy for a reason."
✨ What's new this month?✨
Prompts
A new set of Monthly Prompts have rotated in!
Vibrant Seashells
The shores of ocean islands are decorated with shells of impossibly vibrant colors.
New Kelp Coin Prompts are now available!
Potted Plants
Tier I
Pixels
Tier I
Guess Who
Tier II
Album Cover
Tier II
Room Design
Tier III
RPG Combat
Tier III
Sticker Sheet
Tier I
Smol Bean
Tier I
Historical Fashion
Tier II
Bird's Eye View
Tier II
Playing with Colors
Tier III
Overgrown Ruins
Tier III
Misc. announcements & Updates
- The Rank I "Origins" Mage's Academy prompt has returned, replacing "Dining Hall Debates!" So that you guys can still depict your characters obtaining their affinity initially!
✨ Support the ARPG! ✨
KO-FI
Creating this world is one of my greatest passions, and I’m so thankful to everyone who makes all this possible! If you'd like to support the ARPG, we offer memberships with fun perks like monthly goodies, sneak peeks, preclaims, art requests, and Blaze Tokens, as well as a shop for one-time item purchases. But whether you're a supporter or just here for the journey, thank you for being a part of Faia's community!
July 2026
They make strange sounds, and for some reason, they remind other Faians of something gloopy.
Join the Chandelier Tier to receive this month's Curated Parcel and exclusive rewards!
Exclusive Title: Gloop Glop
Anonymous Feedback
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Open Feedback FormRite of the Reef || Event Overview
Posted 3 months ago :: Last edited 2 months ago by spectralswanRite of the reef
Event Duration: 6/1/26 - 7/1/26
The arrival of Bay Season brings with it a tradition of profound cultural significance: The Rite of the Reef. Generations ago, when Faia was smothered by wither, the Lightkeepers brought warmth and life back to the Realm, one island at a time. The Rite honors these efforts, celebrating light and uniting Faians together in shared purpose.
The Rite of the Reef occurs annually in Lylluna Reef, an island that has long since been considered the heart of Faia. Each night of the Rite, Faians gather on Lylluna's outer beaches and release their lanterns to the ocean. In this unified act, Faians from around the Realm create a tangible connection to their shared purpose, the floating lanterns not only symbolizing their achievements thus far, but each Faian's continued commitment to the Lightkeeper cause.
🐳 COLLECT EVENT TRAITS & PETS! 🐳
Mermaid & Lutris
Mermaid LM trait items and Lutris pets are available in the Event Shop and Ko-Fi Shop!
Kelpie & Mistray
Kelpie CN trait items and Mistray pets are available in the Ko-Fi Shop! (cash-exclusive)
🪼 New Event prompts! 🪼
A simple background or +1000 words grants 1 additional Figurine, and a complex background or +1500 words grants 2 additional Figurines!
🌊 UNLOCK THE SERPENT's Glade 🌊
Legend says the Immortal Serpent remains trapped in the Glade to this day, fated to sleep away eternity...
Collect [RR] Figurines
There are 13 collectibles in the Bay Festival Figurines collection, obtained at random from Bloom Festival Figurine Boxes. Boxes can be purchased from the Event Shop, Ko-Fi Shop, and also drop from Event Prompts!
NOTE: Once you've completed the collection, you don't need to keep your Figurines! They can be resold from your inventory for 50 wisps.
Torrent runestone
Completing the Bay Festival Figurines collection will award you with the Torrent Runestone! This Runestone, combined with the 3 other Seasonal Event Runestones, will grant access to the Serpent's Glade and bonus ARPG content.
🔆 A rite of shared light 🔆
mini-Event
The currents are strong this year... the ocean is ready to carry your lights far and wide.
This event is a community exchange! You will design your own lantern for the Rite, and by the end of the event, that lantern (and a secret message) will drift into the hands of another Faian!
How to participate
Submit your lantern here!
Detailed instructions can be found in the description. Each player can submit one lantern.
Delivery
On the final nights of the Rite, from June 27 to 28, spectralswan will randomly deliver these lanterns to participants. You will receive a comment on your profile containing a fellow Faian's lantern, their message, and whatever gifts the community unlocks (see below) via item grants!
✨ Community milestones ✨
As more lanterns are released, the RIte grows more powerful, blessing every participant with extra rewards! If we reach these milestones, every single participant will receive the following prizes along with their lantern delivery...
10 Lanterns
1 Kelp Coin
25 Lanterns
Bay Festival Figurine Box
50 Lanterns
Bay Season Pet (random)
80 Lanterns
Lutris
Have fun!! I'm super excited to deliver the lanterns hehe
June Newsletter
Posted 3 months ago :: Last edited 2 months ago by spectralswanJune newsletter
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✨ Event Duration: 6/1/26 — 7/1/26 ✨
Rite of the Reef
The arrival of Bay Season brings with it a tradition of profound cultural significance: The Rite of the Reef. Generations ago, when Faia was smothered by wither, the Lightkeepers brought warmth and life back to the Realm, one island at a time. The Rite honors these efforts, celebrating light and uniting Faians together in shared purpose.
The Rite of the Reef occurs annually in Lylluna Reef, an island that has long since been considered the heart of Faia. Each night of the Rite, Faians gather on Lylluna's outer beaches and release their lanterns to the ocean. In this unified act, Faians from around the Realm create a tangible connection to their shared purpose, the floating lanterns not only symbolizing their achievements thus far, but each Faian's continued commitment to the Lightkeeper cause.
Event Exclusives
✨ Ongoing Event: 5/1/26 —???✨
The Vanishing Light
Preparation for Alastor's spell continues, as countless Faians bustle about the Wingwatch base. Meanwhile, the Archmages meet frequently to discuss the state of Raydes... how did Wither to return so quickly? There must be some strange force behind it, no? The Archmages have their theories, but they need Alastor's spell to confirm them...
Event Updates
- Don't forget to grab your free event Title: Archmage's Auxiliary from the General Shop! Its Title Scroll will be available until the event ends.
- All prompt submissions will earn you raffle tickets to the Event Raffle, which features a large array of valuable prizes! Additionally, the top 5 contributors in each affinity will earn prizes, so pick a color and fire away!
✨ Monthly announcements! ✨
Keep an eye out for these upcoming Guest Artist batches!
Design previews
6/19. Midsummer Night's Dream
6/26. Beach Boardwalk
Try your luck with our free raffles!
Explore Faia with the Location of the Month!
Vence is a bustling coastal village filled with seafood restaurants, taverns, and colorfully painted buildings as far as the eye can see, offering a vibrant and boisterous welcome to all!
✨ Seasonal Rollover! ✨
Bay Season
Sunlight streams through the many windows, illuminating displays of vibrant trinkets and curios. A brisk wind sets off some wind chimes in the distance, bringing with it scents of saltwater and blooming jasmine. Shark, with a perpetually cheerful grin, gestures towards a collection of glass baubles, some with colorful liquids bubbbling about inside. The entire shop is a chaos of shiny things... in the best possible way.
Bay Season Subtypes
Bay Season Pets
Prompts
New Seasonal Prompts have arrived for the Bay Season!
Seasonal Site Theme
Collect Paint Swatches from Seasonal Prompts and Monthly Prompts (June, July, August) to craft the Bay Palette!
✨ What's new this month?✨
NEW ARRIVALS
New Flora
Three new plants have joined the cast!
The winning designs from March/April's Flora of Faia event: Weeping Fae, Talon Grass, and Glimmer Fruit are now official entries in the World Expanded! Read all about them in their individual flora pages!!
Molten TR
Fiery and formidable creatures.
A new cash-exclusive Tortuvina subtype is here!! The Molten subtype features 8 traits, obtainable through the Molten Potion or Lava Pool. Trait items are now available in the Ko-Fi Shop and Supporter Shop!
Prompts
A new set of Monthly Prompts have rotated in!
New Kelp Coin Prompts are now available!
Furniture
Tier I
ID Card
Tier I
Style Swap
Tier II
Favorite Food
Tier II
Airship Design
Tier III
Dream Day
Tier III
Emojis
Tier I
Choose Your Weapon
Tier I
Redraw
Tier II
How's the Weather?
Tier II
Mini Comic
Tier III
The Chase
Tier III
Misc. announcements & Updates
- Bay Season has arrived! New seasonal items are available from now until the end of August.
- All Festival Figurines are now resellable from your inventory for 50 wisps!
✨ Support the ARPG! ✨
KO-FI
Creating this world is one of my greatest passions, and I’m so thankful to everyone who makes all this possible! If you'd like to support the ARPG, we offer memberships with fun perks like monthly goodies, sneak peeks, preclaims, art requests, and Blaze Tokens, as well as a shop for one-time item purchases. But whether you're a supporter or just here for the journey, thank you for being a part of Faia's community!
June 2026
Clad in the ocean's jewels, they are a protector of the Realm's underwater wonders.
Join the Chandelier Tier to receive this month's Curated Parcel and exclusive rewards!
Exclusive Title: Crowned by Coral
Anonymous Feedback
Have any thoughts on how we can improve the ARPG? We'd love to hear from you! Our anonymous feedback form is always open for feedback of any kind!
Open Feedback FormThe Vanishing Light || Lore Event
Posted 4 months ago :: Last edited 3 months ago by spectralswanThe Vanishing Light
“I’m so glad you could come on such late notice.” Pioette lightly touches her nose to yours, in a mutually respectful greeting, though her face was worried. “I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but the scouts we sent to Raydes came back with news that it was Withered again. They said it’s still not as bad as it was before, but it’s still the worst rot in Faia. The Archmages agreed to go with us now to see to it. Have you met them?”
You hesitate, perhaps embarrassed to not have—but, you had seen them from a distance, at Academy speeches.
“Don’t worry—you’ll meet them now.” Pioette beckons you towards the wooden doors at the end of the hallway, and you follow her into the meeting room.
Around the table are the Archmages: Fern, Ezra, Ephime, and Alastor. Fern seems pleasant, even in the dawning fear; Ephime juxtaposes her with a stern, almost regal demeanor. Ezra’s expression is grave, yet his demeanor is one of understanding. Alastor’s stare is intense, dark, and haunting, and you instantly find yourself staring at your paws.
“We’ve heard much about your spell on Raydes,” Fern praises. Ezra dips his head in acknowledgement, and you relax, feeling most at peace when you watch him. The others seem tense; Ezra is steady and confident. “Most impressive you could handle that.”
You dip your head respectfully in return.
“Alastor and I would like to see Raydes for ourselves. With you, Pioette, as you go,” Ezra muses. “I would like to hear your thoughts.”
You glance over to Alastor again, and flinch at his stare.
“Don’t you think a Tortuvina ride and a bit of magic would be more efficient than an airship for this quick trip?” He turns to you. “Have you ever ridden a Tortuvina, young one?”
You shake your head, and Ezra chuckles. “You’re in for a treat. Come, you four.”
You walk with the group to the bank of the campus river. A Tortuvina with dark mist and glittery purple skin is resting there, shaded by the great oaks, and Ezra bounds to them. “Zaelaria!”
“Ezra,” they reply, voice deep and warm. “What brings you here?”
“We’re looking for a ride.” Then, quietly, “To Raydes.”
Zaelaria cocks their head. “I see. Anaylizing the infection?”
“It goes deeper than we thought,” Ezra confirms. Zaelaria considers, and then invites you to climb onto their back.
Pioette, Ezra, Alastor, and yourself all nestle within Zaelaria’s mist, and you cling very tightly to their jewelry, unsure. “You won’t fall,” Pioette promises. “Don’t worry.”
Ezra was right—even if it was a thousand percent more terrifying, it was certainly faster than an airship. You arrive at Raydes in only two hours, although you had been quite sure you would fall and be lost in the ocean.
As Zaelaria settled into the water, they let out a sigh—one of genuine, deep sadness. As you clamber out of his mist into the sand, you see the damage once more.
Raydes is dark.
There are barely any trees left, as many of them were so rotten they had disintegrated from your spell months ago—but the growth that had popped up was Withered once more. The sand had even turned purple once again.
Alastor says nothing, and instead steps into the cursed sand. You watched, warily, as he scoops some of it into a bottle.
“Wow,” Pioette breathed. The sound of her voice is one of the only sounds on the island.
“I imagine we will need a spell, of course. A very big spell.” Zaelaria flings water a bit in agitation. “But you don’t have to be a mage to determine that.”
“Is there a way to determine what is actually happening?” Pioette curls up, halfway in the water, seemingly as deterred by the sand as you are. “We can restore the island with magic all we want, but if we aren’t killing it at the root, we won’t ever be able to fix this.”
“Alastor?” The Faian does not reply to Ezra’s call, yet he still hums thoughtfully. “Seems so. I imagine Alastor will be able to perform something for that. We can at least perform another Light spell to keep the Wither at bay, so we can investigate. With Raydes’ past, it’s too dangerous to search the island without doing so.”
Pioette nods. “I wouldn’t send any of my Guild members here alone, Light or not.”
“Would members of your Guild be willing to assist again, with a spell?” Ezra muses. “Alastor’s spells can be quite taxing. I imagine we will need a great deal of raw power for it. And, not just Light, which was your approach last time.”
“I imagine they will be willing; we were all quite disappointed to know that we could no longer explore the land. Though… are you sure they will have a spell?” Pioette looks over towards Alastor, who has walked onto the island quite a bit now, staring into the hazy, dark mist that had started to reform in the center of it.
“I’m sure of it. I can tell that he sees a lot of potential here.” He sighs. “What has happened to Raydes is grave. And it’s worrying—if this corruption ever moves past, and into our world… I’d hate to think of what that would bring.”
“Okay, so… big Light spell, plus big Alastor spell for a root discovery… then, we’ll know how to save Raydes,” Pioette confirms, and Ezra nods.
“More or less.”
“Perfect. Let’s assemble our Guild, once again.”
📜 Event Title 📜
Archmage's Auxiliary
This event's exclusive title is Archmage's Auxiliary! Visit the General Shop anytime before the event ends to claim your free Title Scroll.
⚔️ How to participate ⚔️
This is a Community Boss Battle event! Every action you take deals damage to the Boss, representing progress on preparing Alastor's spell. For this event, there are four Bosses, one for each affinity. These are called Components, and the event will end when all four components reach full progress!
I. Event Prompts
Though Alastor may not admit it, he needs all of our help.
Each prompt deals damage to a specific component! There are a total of eight prompts: half require the corresponding activated affinity, and the other half are open to any adult characters. These prompts are the only way to earn Raffle Tickets!
I. The Arcane Balance
Arcane Mages must act as stabilizers, synchronizing with Alastor.
II. Safety Lanterns
Lanterns have been installed to ensure the safety of the Mages and supply crews.
I. The Bestial Battery
Beast Mages are tasked with channeling, pouring their inner strength into crystals.
II. Heavy Haul
Strong Faians must unload massive crates and haul them to the storage tents.
I. The Divine Purification
Divine Mages use their magic to weaken the density of the distant smog.
II. Watch Duty
Keep a constant eye on the horizon for changes in the Wither.
I. The Faerie Lattice
Fae Mages weave a complex lattice structure designed to split the light.
II. High Spirits
Keeping spirits high is just as important as the great spell itself.
II. Item donations
Light is what strengthens our magic.
Donate light-emitting items to deal damage! These items can be claimed at The Beacon for free or found via Exploration. Use Crafting to upgrade common items before donating, to maximize your damage!
III. Daily login
As a Lightkeeper, just your prescence is enough to bring light to Faia.
Log in daily and visit each Boss Page deal randomized damage, no effort or donations required! Don't forget, you can deal daily login damage to all four components each day!
✨ THE SPOILS OF VICTORY ✨
This event ends when all four components reach full progress, so that Alastor can cast his spell!
Top Contributor Prizes
The top 5 contributors in each component will win the following prizes!
✨ Alignment
Title
KC x3
Legendary Trait Tome
Random Fragment x4
✨ Alignment
Title
KC x2
Rare Trait Tome
Random Fragment x3
✨ Alignment
Title
KC x1
Random Fragment x2
Title
Random Fragment x1
Title
Random Fragment x1
Raffle
Earn Raffle Tickets by completing prompts! At the end of the event, everyone will have the chance to win these exclusive rewards...
Community Rewards
Once the event ends:
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Lore Conclusion: A discovery is made on Raydes yet again... find out what in the Lore Conclusion! The end of this story will be added to the Main Storyline book, available to read in the Library at any time.
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The Wither Journals: Entry II of The Wither Journals will be permanently unlocked for all players in the Library.
May Newsletter
Posted 4 months ago :: Last edited 3 months ago by spectralswanMay newsletter
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✨ Event Duration: 5/1/26 — ??? ✨
The Vanishing Light
Raydes has withered yet again. With the help of Faia's four Archmages, the Adventurer's Guild has established a cliffside base on the neighboring island of Wingwatch in order to defeat the Wither from its root. In the center of this base, the Arcane Archmage Alastor stands on a massive wooden platform, drawing energy to prepare a spell of unprecedented scale. Join Pioette and your fellow Lightkeepers as you keep the Wingwatch base running, doing whatever you can to support Alastor's preparation. The re-reclamation of Raydes begins here... and this time, things will be very different.
Rewards include...
✨ Monthly announcements! ✨
Guest artist Applications
Guest Artist applications for the Bay Season cycle are open! Chosen artists will create 1 sale design to be posted in a batch in June. More information can be found in the Form!
Deadline: 5/3
Apply!Try your luck with our free raffles!
Explore Faia with the Location of the Month!
"The island neighboring Raydes, where we have established our base of operations. Join us in the effort to support Alastor's spell in The Vanishing Light."
✨ What's new this month?✨
NEW ARRIVALS
Revamped Mage's Academy
The Academy halls buzz with activity.
All Mage's Academy prompts have been revamped to be more engaging and unique! Hopefully this makes the journey to Magedom a bit more fun... prompt icons and NPC dialogue blurbs will come soon, stay tuned!
Plush Cow RU
MOOOOOOOOO... mooooooo?
A new supporter-exclusive Ruptour subtype has arrived! This subtype features 9 traits, obtainable through the Plush Cow Potion or Patchwork Bell. Trait items are now available in the Ko-Fi Shop and Supporter Shop!
Feedback Form
We'd love to hear from you!
I've created a fully Anonymous Feedback Form! It will be linked at the bottom of every Monthly Newsletter, starting now. If you have thoughts of any kind, know that I'm always looking to improve the ARPG and would love to hear from you!
Prompts
A new set of Monthly Prompts have rotated in!
New Kelp Coin Prompts are now available!
Snack Packages
Tier I
Animal Crossing
Tier I
Stained Glass
Tier II
Childhood Memory
Tier II
Limited Palette
Tier III
Reflection
Tier III
Repeating Pattern
Tier I
Coat of Arms
Tier I
Silhouette Scene
Tier II
Pokemon Card
Tier II
Song Lyrics
Tier III
Past, Present, Future
Tier III
Misc. announcements & Updates
- Don't forget to submit the Seasonal Raffle prompt to earn wisps as well as raffle tickets! May is the last month to enter in our current Seasonal Raffle for Bloom Season, which will draw winners at the start of next month.
- May is the last month of Bloom Season! At the end of the month, all Seasonal trait items and pets will rotate out until March 2027.
✨ Support the ARPG! ✨
KO-FI
Creating this world is one of my greatest passions, and I’m so thankful to everyone who makes all this possible! If you'd like to support the ARPG, we offer memberships with fun perks like monthly goodies, sneak peeks, preclaims, art requests, and Blaze Tokens, as well as a shop for one-time item purchases. But whether you're a supporter or just here for the journey, thank you for being a part of Faia's community!
May 2026
Carrying the spirit of wilderness wherever they roam.
Join the Chandelier Tier to receive this month's Curated Parcel and exclusive rewards!
Exclusive Title: Wandering Wild
Anonymous Feedback
Have any thoughts on how we can improve the ARPG? We'd love to hear from you! Our anonymous feedback form is always open for feedback of any kind!
Open Feedback FormApril Newsletter
Posted 5 months ago :: Last edited 4 months ago by spectralswanApril newsletter
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✨ Event Duration: 4/1/26 — 5/1/26 ✨
Cometfall
Cometfall has begun, and Astra has powered up the Comet Catcher once again! Each Cometfall, Astra travels from settlement to settlement in her airship, the Comet Catcher, giving Faians across the Realm a chance to enjoy the splendor of the comet showers up close from the skies. To earn a ticket, Faians must help their community in some way and report to the Comet Catcher ticket booth, run by Lumina. Time to admire some comets and lend a helping hand!
Event Exclusives
✨ Event Conclusion✨
OPERATION: RECLAIM RAYDES
You hold up your glass with some unease, and the Mages connect their magic to you. You can feel its intensity as it builds, heat radiating off of the glass. Once the magic is flowing well, you speak, calling on the Light of the sun...
19,178 Damage dealt!
Faia's first Boss Battle event is officially over, and Raydes has been restored to light! As a community, you all dealt a total of 19,178 damage points, unlocking Deities' Favor x4 and Wither's Claim x4 for the raffle prize pool!
Community Rewards
Raffle Winners
The Raffle has been drawn, with a total of 30 winners! All prizes are already sent, and the full list of winners can be found in the Discord Server!
Lore Conclusion
The lore conclusion is now permanently available to read in the Main Storyline book! Stay tuned for the next lore event as we continue the story...
Entry I: The Wither Fears Us
The Operation has uncovered new information about the Wither, available to read in Entry I of the Wither Journals! So much more remains unknown...
✨ Monthly announcements! ✨
Try your luck with our free raffles!
Explore Faia with the Location of the Month!
"Don't try to map the bamboo groves too quickly; they have a way of looking identical when you're turned around. Our exploration leader insists the river water makes his boots shine better than oil."
✨ What's new this month?✨
NEW ARRIVALS
KC Prompt Expansion
New Kelp Coin prompts to unwind with!
10 new Kelp Coin prompts have been added to each tier (30 new prompts total)! The new prompts will start showing up in rotations starting April 26th. I won't spoil them for you, so stay tuned!
Stardust Sphinx CN
A trail of stars remain in their wake.
A new Candle Noodle subtype has arrived for April's event: Cometfall! Trait items are now available in the Ko-Fi Shop until Cometfall ends. You may also notice that the Subtype pages got a revamp...
Cosmool
Its wool glimmers like a starry cloud.
Baaah! A new pet has also arrived for Cometfall! Cosmool Carriers are now available in the Ko-Fi Shop until Cometfall ends. Or, you can win one through the Flora of Faia (see event newsletter)!
Prompts
A new set of Monthly Prompts have rotated in!
End of the Rainbow
Faians spend their days hunting for the pot of Kelp Coins at the end of the rainbow.
Misc. announcements & Updates
- Stay tuned for the next Lore Event to continue the story of Operation: Reclaim Raydes! Hopefully next month!
- All Mage's Academy prompts will close for a few days at the end of April in preparation for a rework next month!
- A reminder that Festival Figurines are now resellable from your inventory for 50 wisps!
- Kelp Coin prompts are now rotating monthly instead of biweekly! Sadly, as I get busier it's getting a lot more stressful to keep up with biweekly rotations, but I hope that this can also be a way to encourage trying out new KC prompts!
✨ Support the ARPG! ✨
KO-FI
Creating this world is one of my greatest passions, and I’m so thankful to everyone who makes all this possible! If you'd like to support the ARPG, we offer memberships with fun perks like monthly goodies, sneak peeks, preclaims, art requests, and Blaze Tokens, as well as a shop for one-time item purchases. But whether you're a supporter or just here for the journey, thank you for being a part of Faia's community!
April 2026
While others seek shelter, they find their rhythm in the rain.
Join the Chandelier Tier to receive this month's Curated Parcel and exclusive rewards!
Exclusive Title: Rain Dancer
