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Abbiegoth has been hard at work working on these wonderful revamps.

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Coreath made this wonderful snuggly.

[img]https://solpets.com/images/items/item_367.png[/img]

Loki has redone our bombs!

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[img]https://solpets.com/images/games/tiki_drop/banner.png[/img]

[img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/tiki_drop.png[/img]

Thank you Silcoon for the game artwork and Loki for the graphics.

[url=https://solpets.com/games/other/tiki_drop]Play now![/url]

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We also have a new St Patty's Day icon!

BBcode smilies also have been revamped.

[center] Nightfury has made us a new npc for quests!

[img]https://solpets.com/images/games/banners/custom/solQuest.png[/img]

[img]https://solpets.com/images/games/npc/solQuest.png[/img]

Loki has made us new banners and icons for the game section also. Here is a few . .

[img]https://solpets.com/images/games/banners/custom/richpido.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/banners/custom/holiday_quest.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/banners/custom/spinwheel.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/banners/custom/headsortails.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/banners/custom/slots.png[/img]

[img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/holiday_quest.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/mystery_pot.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/spinwheel.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/dice_game.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/weather.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/games/icons/headsortails.png[/img]

Head over to the Games section to see them all!

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[img]https://solpets.com/images/explore/mystery_jima/tiki_map.png[/img]

[img]https://solpets.com/images/explore/mystery_jima/the_dock.png[/img]

Thanks Silcoon they turned out beautiful!

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New St. Patrick's Day items will sold in the holiday shop from today to March 24th.

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This is the only time this year you can get the Leprechaun Snuggly for your Snuggly collection!

[img]https://solpets.com/images/items/item_527.png[/img]

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[center] The no trespassing area on Volcano Island has upgraded with a new sign.

[img]https://solpets.com/images/explore/no_trespassing.png[/img] [/center]

Have you ever wondered about the forbidden cave in the Volcano? Well, let me tell you, there is a good reason why it is forbidden.

Many years ago an earthquake struck the volcanic island, luckily no greater damage was done, however the Solopians living there soon found that an ancient path had been unearthed, a cave in the Volcano's side that seemed to go deep into the darkness. So a group of three explorers came together to journey into the cave and find out where it could lead. Valeria, a headstrong woman with good leadership qualities and a taste for adventure, she was the head of the group and an experienced spelunker. Tobias, a man who was always full of curiosity despite his slightly timid nature, he was a geologist and researcher. And last but not least, Cecille, a green chimare who was mostly known for her strength and ability to keep calm in near any situation, she helped carrying their equipment and also served as a bodyguard. They arrived at the cave early in the morning, looking into the cave's mouth as far as the light of their flashlights would reach. Valeria then took the voice recorder from her belt and spoke into it.

"Day one, we arrive at the cave at 7:43am, it's very much dark and creepy." She said in a too cheerful voice.

"That's hardly a professional recording." Tobias stated, mildly concerned.

"It's just a personal memo, I'll write a proper report once we're back, so I can have some fun with it now." She replied with a grin.

(read the rest in Volcano Island.)

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The icy mountains of Solopia were a cold and harsh environment, dangerous to traverse even for those experienced in navigating such terrain. One could never know when another blizzard would hit, and this is precisely how the human girl and her Chilee companion found themselves lost among the frozen land. Leianna trudged on through the heavy snow while Mia, the young Chilee, was bundled up in the human's coat. The blizzard made navigating through the mountains difficult and they didn't want to risk losing sight of each other, luckily Mia was small enough to be carried, allowing them to move on without anyone being accidentally left behind. But the journey was still anything but easy.

"Le, are you sure this is the right way?" Mia asked in her soft voice.

"The blizzard makes it hard to see, but I'm sure we are still on the right path." In truth Leianna wasn't too sure of that, but she didn't want to worry her friend.

Leianna knew that they couldn't be too far from the way home, they had made most of the journey before the blizzard struck, but now she could only hope that it didn't throw them off course. If it didn't clear up soon, or if they can't find the way back to the valley, then they would need to find a safe place to wait it out. Leianna didn't want to think of the alternative...

It was then that the human's thoughts were interrupted by a worrying sound. It was a low rumble that carried on the wind, loud enough to be heard over the storm. Mia immediately tensed up in Leianna's arms.

"Was that an avalanche?" She asked as terror started spreading through her heart.

"I.. I don't..." Leianna looked up, trying to find any signs of an oncoming avalanche. Yet as she looked through the storm she noticed something else.

There was a large rock sticking out of the ground not far away from them and on it stood a shape. Leianna's first thought was that it was a Chimare, but no, it couldn't be, the more she looked the more it became clear that this was something entirely different. The creature stood proud and tall on top of the rock, seemingly unbothered by the storm raging around it. Mighty paws planted unyielding into the ground, strong body holding near eerily still as the icy winds billowed through its thick mane, two fearsome fangs protruded from its maw, and those icy blue eyes which looked directly at the two lost travelers, holding a grim and unreadable expression.

Leianna just stood there in stunned silence, unsure of what to do. Then the cat-like creature jumped off its perch and started walking away from the course they were headed. For a moment the two girls thought that was the end of the encounter, but then they heard another rumble and saw the beast turning to look at them expectantly. That's when they realized the rumbles weren't an avalanche, but instead the beast's low roars, it wanted them to follow it. Leianna decided to trust the creature and started trudging towards it, if it wanted to harm them it could have easily done so by now, so wherever it was leading them it must be safer than here. Apparently satisfied to see the human follow, the feline continued on its way through the blizzard, leading ahead but still keeping a slow enough pace for the other two to not lose track of it. As they kept walking Leianna noticed the beast's pawprints in the snow, marveling at how big they were compared to her own, this truly was a being born for a life among the snow and ice.

Time was a lost concept in a blizzard, but by Mia's judgement they must have been walking for about half an hour until finally the wind started growing weaker, a few minutes more and visibility grew as well as the blizzard calmed down to simple snowfall. That is when they saw the creature stop and sit down, only glancing briefly at them before directing its gaze forward again. The human caught up to it and the two girls were met with a welcoming sight, they had reached the end of the mountain roads and before them now lay the path toward the valley, toward home. The two wanted to thank their kind savior, but as they turned around they saw no one there. There was nothing left of the strange beast, nothing but huge pawprints in the snow leading back towards the mountains.

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Meet the new bank teller! His name is Mike . . no . Frank? . . George? Uh. I don't remember!

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[center] These wonderful new banners and icons were all made by Loki! Thank you Loki.

[img]https://solpets.com/images/banners/solpets_homepage.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/banners/soldome_large.png[/img] [img]https://solpets.com/images/banners/healthfountain_large.png[/img]

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We even have a new unlockable icon too!

[img]https://solpets.com/images/avatar/45.gif[/img]

The Birthday icon you can get when you log in on your birthday - or - on July 4th (Solpets' birthday). So you get 2 chances a year to receive this icon (unless your birthday is July 4th - sorry).

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All shops are shown together in the shops section. Human avatar shops work a little different. Once you purchase a item - you can not purchase it again, so you will not see it in the shop again (whether in stock or not).

Thank you Nightfury for all the new human avatar clothes and bases! They turned out great!

Thanks Loki for the new shop door.

With a new avatar or shall I say icon now?

What do I mean you say?!

Well, it is said that a long time ago, when the planet was still young, a tragedy befell Solopia. A star had fallen from the heavens one night and got lost on the planet's surface. The sun and the moon themselves mourned the loss of the little star, cloaking the world in a gloomy darkness as they embraced each other in their sorrow. But none of the Solopians knew of that loss, for those who saw the star fall didn't understand its meaning, nor that of the darkness that suddenly surrounded their world. There was however one creature that was different. They were small and meek, living close to the ground and with no special abilities to match any of the other beings on the planet, except for one, long pointed ears that gave them exceptional hearing. For you see, ever since the star had fallen the creature had heard its crying far in the distance. The creature knew that to stop the gloom they would have to find the source of the crying, and so they went on the long journey to find the star.

The creature had to face many challenges, from dangerous predators to tricky terrain, but eventually after weeks of traveling they reached their destination deep inside a jungle. Hidden beneath the tall trees and overgrown plants lay a newly formed crater and inside it was the little star. The creature was able to comfort the star and clutching it tightly to their chest the creature started climbing the tallest tree in the area, high up to its crown where both of them called out to the sky. Hearing those calls the moon and the sun descended and were overjoyed to be reunited with the star.

"You have done us a great service, young one." The sun spoke.

"Ask for whatever reward you wish, and we shall grant it." Said the moon.

The creature thought long and hard about what they wanted before voicing their wish. "I am but a humble creature, there's nothing much to me. But I've admired many of the other beings of this planet and would wish to be more like them."

"Speak your terms then." Said the sun.

"I wish to be tall, so that I may easier reach the fruits of trees, and see what lies further ahead of me."

"It is done." Spoke the moon. "What else?"

"I wish I could change my coat and always match it to how I feel. I love the colors of the flowers and the other beasts' intricate patterns, but mine were always so dull, you see."

"It is done." The sun said. "With this blessing you have not just been granted a single pelt, but also the knowledge to craft many more from all kinds of materials and colors, so you may always change it as you please. Anything else?"

"Yes, one last wish, I've always envied the songs of the birds. I wish to be able to make the music they do, and mimic sounds as easily."

"It is done." Said the moon once more. "But still you are not the strongest, don't you wish any natural weapons to defend yourself or fight for territory?"

"No." Said the creature. "I only wish for peace, and I've already asked enough."

"As you wish." Spoke both sun and moon in unison. "Your wishes are granted."

The little creature was then enveloped in a blinding light, their form reshaping as they grew bigger and longer, eventually standing on two legs, a giant compared to their original form. All over their body appeared soft cloths, draping them in dashing colors that could rival the jungle's birds and flora. And within their minds they knew of songs and sounds they never heard before, and ways to make even more. The creature stood there now, unrecognizable as what they once were, for they were something entirely different now, except for one tiny detail, the sharp pointed ears that led them on this journey.

The sun then spoke up again. "Dear creature, may we know your name?"

And the creature responded. "I am human."

Build Your Own Human Avatar Here

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2 new items have been added to the Enchanted Forest.

Each are worth 500 sCoins and can only be used once.

[img]http://solpets.com/images/items/item_177.png[/img]

The [u]Change Pet Name[/u] [i]collar[/i] allows you to change your pets name.

[img]http://solpets.com/images/items/item_178.png[/img]

The [u]Name Badge[/u] allows you to change your username.

If you are a premium user you can still change your pet's name and your username as many times as you want.

Thank you Dzhelasi for the new items! They look great! :)

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[center] User profiles have been revamped to appear more organized. Silcoon has also revamped our profile icons/buttons!

[img]http://solpets.com/images/profile/buddies.png[/img] [img]http://solpets.com/images/profile/smail.png[/img] [img]http://solpets.com/images/profile/myshop.png[/img] [img]http://solpets.com/images/profile/gallery.png[/img] [img]http://solpets.com/images/profile/club.png[/img] [img]http://solpets.com/images/profile/solcloset.png[/img]

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Thanks Silcoon for the new shopkeepers! They look amazing!