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Heartsgiving 2026 + February 2026 Newsletter

Posted 1 month and 3 days ago :: Last edited 3 weeks and 3 days ago by Cassanovasanchor

Heartsgiving 2026

Happy Heartsgiving everyone! It's finally time for some much needed celebration to chase out the Dark Year scaries. It's time to bring in the freshness of a new Bright Year, and spread some joy around the community instead of just cold weather and seasonal dread! With this, let's officially announce what Taft, Angel, and Castro have been working so hard on!
Just to warn everybody, this is definitely a long newsletter, so buckle in!

For the older teens, and adults…...Blind Dating! This is a nighttime event is for those looking for both romantic, and platonic relationships! 'Feeling in a rut trying to look for a new friend to hang out and hang out with, or longing for a new snugglebuddy on these still chilly nights? Well, fill out the form provided, and try your luck! You'll be matched with somebody in an appropriate age range and similar interests or personality, and the rest is up to Destiny! This year, seems like some NPC's have decided to join in too! Maybe you'll even get matched up with one!

For more information on how to sign up for the blind dates and their prompts list, please click here!

For the littler ones, we have a Secret Pal-entine party! This is a daytime event that focuses on the littler residents on Whistler Crest. Kids and preteens can gather in the Guild Hall for games, music (thanks to some of the more musical residents of the town), card making, and a wide variety of snacks- including holiday flavors of ice cream and soda, courtesy of Angel!

For more information on how to sign up for the secret pal-entine and its prompts list, please click here!

On top of the festivities, Castro is offering two special seasonal tattoos for teens and adults: Seeds of Love and Heart Stopping Love! Their full sizes can be found in Castro's shop, and come in the standard range of colors found listed in the shop's description. (Special discount price of 5 capella applies!)
Please place your order in at Castro's ink shop if interested!

Now….for a few more announcements! To keep with tradition…. From now till the end of Heartsgiving, it will be a… Double Exp event!

Back by popular demand, Double EXP has returned for the remainder of February! Between now and 11:59 PM EST on February 28th, 2026, ALL submissions (event related or not) are valued at DOUBLE the regular EXP.
What does this mean? This basically means that you calculate your total earnings for a submission and then double them! So if your submission would normally earn 100 EXP, during Heartsgiving, it'll earn 200 EXP instead!
Can my islander character(s) earn double EXP too? Yes, of course! We wouldn't dare leave Xaaida out!

Heartsgiving Upgrades!

Now….the rewards you can unlock for completing the prompts: (art towards either event counts for your total!)
Completing a single prompt unlocks the ability to apply ONE upgrade of choice from the Heartsgiving 2026 batch!
So if you complete 4 prompts total from either event, you may apply all of the upgrades!

You may apply each new earned upgrade Twice, and upgrades can also be applied to Islanders. You will have the entire rest of the month to complete the prompts of your choice.
Please ensure you are submitting to Heartsgiving folder!

♥ Entries do not require a detailed background
♥ Figures/characters in entries must be shaded
♥ Collabs are allowed! Have fun everybody!

Heart Bettas have also made a return! If you wish to exchange these sweet little fish, please go to our Discord in the #heart-betta-exchange channel to find and claim your fish! Simply go to Remy's Pet Shop to claim your Heart Betta pet slots once you're done!

Additionally, we have two Varkery up for raffle to celebrate the holiday!

Anyone can enter, and you can find them by clicking the image above!

February 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to another edition of the Flowering Star!

Staff has been busy behind the scenes and this month we have a lot of content for everyone!

First things first, Astralit have recieved a ton of updates, the first of which is their unique bonding and courtship as a species. This was updated last month, but should be repeated here. What type of relationships does your Astralit form? Perhaps this is the month to explore it whether they are in a Thrip or a Plume! All the information can be found on the bond and courtship page here!

The second of those updates...

Space Debris are officially here!

Although Space Debris Astralit were teased in the past Star Sail festival with the introduction of the isochronal spirits Bismo, Knatu, and Nodel, they have not been officially released. But now they are here!

You may view their subspecies page here to read their info and find all the differences between them and Standard Astralit, and additionally may view their exclusive manifestiations in the Astralit magic directory.

To celebrate, we have a Space Debris Astralit up for free raffle!

Anyone can enter, and you can view details by clicking the image above!

Third...

Astralit breeding has been released!

You may view the updated breeding page here! Alongside this update comes a minor rewrite of the breeding rules to clarify process that were changed during the move to the LoreKeeper website, as well as some minor changes in color rules. Be sure to read the page over carefully if you are planning any breedings!

With the breeding update and Heartsgiving, this month we have some new Breeding Exclusive Upgrades!

Remember that these are breeding exclusive upgrades, meaning they can only be obtained by rolling them during breeding!

The cash shop is having a sale! Everything is 25% off, go check out what savings we have! We are also updating the shop limit to no longer be capped at three items a week! The Cash Shop description will be edited to say so shortly.

The Mana Dust shop will be closed this month, and reopens in March!

A voice calls... It asks for your help...

Do you answer...?

This is a small reminder that the above prompt is still running until February 19th, at 11:59 PM CST. If you were considering offering a character, there is still time to do so.