» 08/03: EMP/ATP
» 08/17: Event/TDM
» 08/25: Reserves
» 08/29-31: Activity Check
» 09/01-03: Applications Period

» All of the remaining Warrior Cats have been adopted!

» The moogles are eternally grateful to all who helped them last month! As a thank you, each person who did will receive a gift basket "tucked" under their pillow (more like not-so-inconspicuously shoved under with the pillow resting on top) containing the following: a small stuffed cat haphazardly stitched together with varying mismatched fabrics (huh, why does this pattern look familiar? It looks a lot like a square from some bedsheets...), fresh hand-picked flowers, an assortment of jams and syrups, a 6-pack of cupcakes, a bag of milk (???) and a letter in messy, barely legible handwriting:

"thank u from the bottom of our ❤️s kupo here u go please enjoy and if the scary green birds ask how u got this dont tell them anything kupo".
Tucked beneath the letter is a golden envelope with a diamond embossed on the front. It's a voucher for a prize at the Diamond Dust Casino? Best not to ask where they got any of it.

» Congratulations to everyone who made it to the final level of the Abyss!

» The phantoms that Rem had called forth have been dealt with and have disappeared from this world.

» Turo has been working on plush keychains of the leafy dragonlings from the Abyss crater. They clip on by "biting" onto whatever they are attached to. They come in an assortment of leafy colours and designs!

» Emet-Selch has been hard at work on developing an engine, with several others volunteering their expertise and time to help. Work in the Forge continues apace! This month sees some curious new gadgets being marketed to the public from the workshop: small space heaters with replaceable fire crystal batteries, portable devices like hand fans and torches that can be charged with a bit of magic - little conveniences to further benefit the people of Escordvi. All sales will help fund further research and pay those working on the prototype engine.

» Emet-Selch has also found a brass egg while exploring the Abyss. What could be inside? 👀

» There are rumours of a terrifying figure that looks like Death himself flitting about alleyways, and even scarier whispers of people vanishing when he is sighted. oOoOOooO spooky~

» Pop-Peacock. The Diamond Dust is run by a branch of birdfolk of the peacock variety. With their beautiful feathers, they dazzle any who meet them…even if their arrogance is higher than the skies. But all this stress has started to make them molt and their feathers changing colors and that won't do at all. Not only will these peacocks be more insufferable than usual, they will need help rebeautifying not only themselves but the casino.

» Astares: Sea Star Leviathan. A giant sea star (starfish) that usually floats around "richer" waters, it is now making its way towards Eltrut with Naughtilust in tow. It is decadent, with jewels and diamonds encrusting its many limbs and the casino built atop the center of its back. The jewels are often harvested to use within the casino and there are even a few official games involving them. Unfortunately, it does make it a prime target for those wishing to try and take a few of those gems, so there are constant patrols both on the water and on the leviathan itself to try and protect them. However, due to the moogles interference as well as it now closer to Nogard, certain corsair groups are also attempting to steal a few. Requests for Paladin assistance is called for, though desperation will also allow some Corsair mercenaries even if they are loathe to accept help—especially when they are part of the problem!!!

» Catch the Moogles. Remember the weird MANTA Board takeover from the last month? Turns out these Moogles are riftfarers rather than natives to the world and there are a lot of them. They've all decided they want to live on their own place, but they are doing a terrible job of doing it. Right now they have "settled" on Astares, but mostly due to the good food and shinies around. While some may just want to have fun in the casino and are better behaved than others, there are a bunch of moogles on the loose that need to be caught. Just be careful because these moogles are tricky little fellows and love to play pranks.


» "Moogle Island." Since the moogles are trying to find a home, the peacockfolk are desperate enough to find a place for the moogles. And they have! However, it's still infested with monsters and the moogles are so particular that they also want some buildings for homes established before they move in to do the rest. Because the peacockfolk want this done ASAP they are hosting this as a competition between the two Armadas. Whichever side is able to not only do the work but also establish favor with the moogles will be greatly rewarded. They're rather vague as to the how, but they promise riches and special affiliation discounts and rewards. Of course, the losing Armada will still have a reward as well for compensation, especially fair pay, just no extra bonuses. The moogles may also grant a reward afterwards, so getting on their good side here after likely upsetting them on Astares may be a good idea! We'll use AC to ask for participation to count up points!

» Wild West Theme. The casino is having something of a "Wild West Cowboy" theme going on, and while not mandatory and isn't affecting the casino in its entirety, there are many activities, games, and food to match. Patrons and guests can also dress up to fit the part, and may need to for certain things.

» Games and activities. There will be a number of different games and activities that guests can participate in, from card tables to lotteries to slot machines and then more unique games, some with unusual twists.