Good morning from The Drift. Cassia Bellwater here.
Scooter catches a set inside the Lanternsong venue, Candy Story voting closes Nov 7, Bonnie features 5 familiar discoveries, and Bonnie spotlights the Luminal Drift.
Inside the Lanternsong Venue
A day pass from the Ticket Booth now walks you right into the venue at Lanternsong Hollow. The band plays live at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern, the crowd dances to the beat, and if you say something in the venue chat, the band might answer you by name.
Candy: Story & Art & Lyrics Contests
Candy
Story round
Voting Voting closes Nov 7, 12:00 AM EST
Art round
Entries open Entries close Nov 7, 12:00 AM EST
Lyrics round
Entries open Entries close Nov 14, 12:00 AM EST
5 Familiar Discoveries in Focus
Ready to meet, thanks to the players who discovered them.
#Honeyvine Wisper
Born of a fluffy bee-cub's hum and a wraith's whispering ivy, this fuzzy insectoid drifts more than it walks, its curling tendril-limbs banded in soft golden stripes.
Discovered by @georgiakait201.
#Gustling Beetlecat
Born of a stag beetle's grit and a wind kitten's mischief, this striped little skitterer prowls on six quick legs but dreams in updrafts.
Discovered by @Kiksadi.
#Ripplecoil Newt
Born where the Water Kitty's tide-magic met the Noodlet's warm coils, this sleek river-lizard swims through air as easily as water, its striped hide glimmering faintly like…
Discovered by @Kiksadi.
#Emberglim Tabbit
Born of flame-kitten spark and phantom fox hush, this feline glows like a coal even in daylight, its spotted coat smoldering with a soft inner light that never quite burns.
Discovered by @Greenrabbit36.
#Glimmerpaw Ember
Born of flame-kissed fur and pebble-round curiosity, this feline familiar's spots pulse with a soft magma glow, as if tiny embers slumber just beneath its coat.
Discovered by @Capricious_Fairy.
Meet the Luminal Drift
A gentle, shapeless puff of air that glows softly as it floats along on invisible breezes. Wherever it drifts, it leaves tiny sparkling motes that tickle the noses of those lucky enough to spot it.
#Luminal Drift was first discovered by @Kiksadi.
Saltwind along the cape, Plus 6 More Forecasts
Today's outlook across Veloris.
Saltwind along the cape
A brisk harbor wind is carrying salt air across the terraces and eastern headland.
Open sun over Emberhearth
The island is bright and settled, with a gentle breeze crossing the shore and slopes.
Bright ice over the frontier
Clear light is catching the old ice and throwing pale reflections across the settlement.
Salt fog below the cliffs
A cool bank of sea fog is threading between the docks and the lowest crystal sheds.
Low fog in Sylvaren
Pale fog is pooling between the roots while the main forest path remains visible.
High clarity around the spire
The grassland air is exceptionally clear from the lower ramps to the upper platforms.
A cloudbank at garden height
A soft bank of cloud is passing the lower bridges and mossy aqueducts.
That's our morning edition. Take care of each other, and leave a little room for a surprise.