Published by: The Santae Team
Majestic Minimals With The Power Of The Earth
Silvershade was on a scouting expedition when they spotted something very strange indeed on the horizon.
The sky to the west was clear. It was the perfect kind of day for tracking: Sunny, not too windy, with a few fluffy white clouds drifting overhead. Silvershade knew this area -- the landscape and its weather -- like the back of their own hand. Which is why it was so surprising to see something they had never seen before!
The air on the horizon was...sparkling? Silvershade could see flashes of hot pink, brilliant gold, and bright blue blinking in and out of sight, like a prism catching the sun.
They had to get a closer look. Silvershade watched the sparkling display overhead as they trekked toward the hillside where the phenomenon was concentrated.
Finally, they were close enough to identify the culprits. The bright flashes of light were reflecting off the wings of a flock of bird-like Minimals with crystalline patterns on their feathers!
The Glintzals noticed Silvershade almost as soon as they noticed the flock. The Minimals chirped in excitement as they swooped lower to meet the newcomer to their hilltop, swooping and fluttering around Silvershade in dazzling patterns of reflected light.
Silvershade laughed, spinning in place to take in the beautiful kaleidoscope of color and light. What amazing creatures!
One by one, each Glintzal flapped up and away, gaining height until the sparkling of their wings was barely visible against the clouds. Silvershade watched them go, smiling fondly. They would enjoy tracking these beautiful Minimals down again!
In the stillness after the Glintzals' departure, a new sound caught Silvershade's attention. It was very soft, barely audible over the sound of the wind, but for an experienced tracker there was no mistaking it. That was the call of another Minimal!
Silvershade listened closely, following the sort chiming cries across the hilltop and toward a rocky part of the slope.
They surveyed the tumble of rocks and dirt, scanning closely. The melodious call chimed again -- it was definitely coming from somewhere nearby, but what was the culprit?
If the Minimal hadn't moved, Silvershade might never have spotted it. Another bird-like Minimal, tiny enough that Silvershade could have held it in the palm of their hand, flicked its long tail as it fluttered from rock to rock.
The Echostone was perfectly camouflaged against the ground, its soft feathers had the exact color and texture of the surrounding rock and earth, with intricate swirling markings that resembled fossils.
"Amazing!" Silvershade breathed out, kneeling down to get a closer look at the minuscule bird.
There was something special about both the Glintzal and the Echostone, Silvershade thought. They embodied the powerful energy of stone and gem, earth and soil. Silvershade was sure they'd make the perfect companion to any pet interested in 
Burrowing!
A new Hidden Avatar is now appearing across Santae! Best of luck in your avatar hunting adventures!
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A brand-new shopping experience awaits in Sienna Canyon! Stroll the aisles of the Dustwind Bazaar to discover treasures from across Valaria and Aleriea -- curated at unbelievable prices by Elysa Dustwind.
Elysa receives shipments regularly, and every one is a surprise. Any item that can appear in any other shop around Santae also has a chance to arrive at the Dustwind Bazaar.
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New stock arrives every five minutes. But don't spend too long window shopping! Each discounted item only remains at the Bazaar for 15 minutes, so grab your great deals while you can.
Upgraded Ores Await Discovery Soon
The art team has been hard at work readying even more beautiful ore items for the launch of the Mining feature. The way to collect these rare, sparkling treasures will soon be revealed -- but for now, have a sneak peek at their incredible updated artwork!
Snow Has Begun Falling Throughout Santae
All across Aleriea and Valaria, snow has begun to fall. Be on the lookout sometimes you may find something valuable buried beneath!
You can see in our header banner, there is snow falling which can be seen all across Santae! More weather features will unlock as our adventure continues.
TL;DR
Burrowing Minimals are available in Herding: Echostone and Glintzal
