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Spring Event 2024
Posted 1 week ago :: Last edited 1 week ago by Frosted-GearsThe Kebanzu 2024 Spring Event is now live!!
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The first event of 2024!!! ✨ 💖
The first two Spring Prompts - Library of Alexandria and Stargazing - are now open for entries :kebparty: two more prompts will unlock on April the 10th and a further two on the 20th!
But what's this? Light Song's sword has gone missing???!!! 😱 The storybook theme this spring is a journey most perilous! Will your character answer the call? There are three storybook prompts in total that unlock as you play - there's a shiny storybook badge reward plus bonus reward if you complete all three and exclusive badges to collect along the way! 🙌
🌹 Check out the first 2 prompts + starting storybook prompt here! 🌹
Don't forget that you can add Valkyrie to your prompts as a bonus 5th keb!!
Her Masterlist entry is here, and full set of references is here!
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Two new traits have been added to the Enchanted Rose Exchange!
💨 Enchanted Breath✨ | 🍓Fruit Horns🍇
🌹Check out the Enchanted Rose shop here!🌹
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Dates and Deadlines!
🌹 The Spring Event begins: April 2nd Pacific Time
🌹 The Spring Event ends: April 30th at midnight Pacific Time
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Daily Enchanted Rose Foraging!
You can top up on daily ER here during the Spring Event!
ULTIMATE MARBLE RACE SCAVENGER HUNT 2024
Posted 3 weeks ago :: Last edited 3 weeks ago by ReddemonspyULTIMATE MARBLE RACE SCAVENGER HUNT 2024
ARE YOU READY TO WATCH THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE OF SKILL AND SPEED??
HERE AT THE CROSSROADS WE HAVE ONLY ONE NATIONAL SPORT and that is
ULTIMATE MARBLE RACING
Sound the alarm and GRAB YOUR LUCKY MARBLES BECAUSE OUR SEASONAL HERALDS ARE READY, THE COMPETITION IS ABOUT TO GET REAL HOT AND THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE WINNER
>>> IF YOU ARE UP TO THE CHALLENGE, visit the Scavenger Hunt page for MORE information!! <<<
Region Report: Western Grasslands
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Western Grasslands
"Come for the capra stay for the charm!"
REGIONAL LANDMARKSThe Woolwind Mill
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The Western Grasslands is known for their many quaint towns, where local farmers work hard to rear livestock, grow crops, and maintain community orchards. Wool, textiles, crops and other animal products are this region's main exports, and those that live here are proud of the fruits of their labor. EventsPlanting Festival - Marking the beginning of the planting season, this festival is a time of hope and renewal. Seeds are blessed in the Temple of Hearth and Harvest, and towns pull together as one to prepare the fields for the growing months to come. Harvest Festival - A time of abundance and gratitude, the Harvest Festival brings folk back together to reap the rewards of a long, hot summer. Feasts, dancing, and many farmer's markets take place during this time, celebrating the success of yet another brilliant year. |
ClimateThe Western Grasslands are valued for their humid temperate oceanic climate, the temperate grasslands experience an annual high around 39°T and a low around 14°T The region experiences moderate rainfall. TransportationPopular transportation methods include:
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An ancient, prewar windmill that still operates. It is best known for its use in the textile industry, as a mill for capra wool. The breezy hilltops provide ample wind for the process. Its sails can be seen from miles away, making it a beloved landmark in the hub. it also serves as a great focal point for painters and photographers.The Hub
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Location: The eastern part of the Western Grasslands, close to the Mythic Forest. Local Landmark: Enchanted Arbor Bridge. Nestled at the Eastern edge of Garden Meadow, the bridge serves as a transition from the cultivated beauty of Garden Meadow to the untamed allure of the Mythic Forest. Lodging: Residents and visitors to the Garden Meadow enjoy the charms of the quaint, stone and timber cottages that dot the landscape. These cottages are very old, being passed from generation to generation. Cuisine: The Garden Meadow’s local cuisine is a reflection of the seasons: abundant with fresh, hearty vegetables and grains from the fields, sun-ripened fruits in the summer, and in the fall, roasted squash and warm barley breads. Specialty: "Harvest Hotpot" - A stew that combines the best of everyone's crops and animal products into a rich, communal meal. |
What does your hub value?The harmony between tradition and nature, the bonds of community fellowship. Our shared toils turn our lands into a bounty that we can all share. What is your favorite thing about the hub?The way that the golden sunrise bathes our fields every morning. There’s just nothing like it. It’s a promise of a new day of growth and a comforting reminder that the cycle of life will always continue. |
Garden Meadow
One of the smallest and sleepiest hubs, the Garden Meadow is not known for its excitement. This sleepy pastoral town is primarily known for its older population and countless capra. What it lacks in thrills it makes up for with boundless charm.
Odie's place within the Garden Meadow is established as firmly as the ancient fields throughout the hub. An expert in all things farming, they oversee the sowing and reaping of the crops every year, ensuring that the cycles of growth are honored and that the community works in harmony with the land.Region Report: Sunset Peninsula
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Sunset Peninsula
"The sun never sets on this party!"
REGIONAL LANDMARKSBroken Bridge
Between the relentless attacks on the city and dwindling supplies of metal for use in the war, sizeable portions of the bridge are missing. It is a popular spot for urban explorers. Twilight Castle
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The Sunset Peninsula is known for its abundance of offshore sealife, which fuels both the fishing and tourism industries. Tourism is their most popular industry by far, as the moderate to warm climates attract both humans and Kebanzu who just want to take a break and relax. However, due to the lack of space and the general lack of arable land, agriculture is a struggle. This is why Sunset City must rely on imports for goods that aren’t able to be gathered from the sea or surrounding chaparral landscape, including produce and other domestic animal products. EventsFrom the smell of food vendors to the sound of music in the streets, Sunset City is known for hosting the largest Pride event in all of Terremesia. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ or just an Ally, good times are had by all. This month-long party offers countless performances, shows, parties, and so much more. The piers and boardwalks each have their own unique events that should not be missed! There is so much to do in Sunset City Pride Fest, and everyone is welcome with open arms. |
ClimateThe Sunset Peninsula is known for its highly variable climate; days are typically quite hot, while nights can reach close to freezing. The annual high is around 70°T and a low around 3°T In contrast, Sunset City has a much milder range of temperatures, with an annual high of 59°T and an annual low of 16°T The region experiences low rainfall during summer, and high rainfall in the winter. TransportationPopular transportation methods include:
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Rising eerily above the waters of the bay is the shattered spine of a once magnificent bridge. On foggy mornings, its silhouette gives the impression of a great and terrible beast hiding in the dense gray, just out of sight. Before the war, it once connected both sides of a sprawling city.
Located on an islet off the shores of the Sunset City, the Twilight Castle is a haunting fixture on the horizon. Various legends surrounding the castle have persisted throughout the years; some say the original owner was a vampire, and that any soul foolish enough to step foot upon the shore of their secluded abode were met with a grizzly fate. Others say they simply chose to build their castle on the island in order to hide their grisly visage and from the seemingly endless turmoil plaguing the rest of the world. In the years since Sunset City's founding, it has become a popular place to hunt ghosts.The Hub
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Location: A large city in the southwest of the peninsula, primarily centered around the western bay. Local Landmark: Sunrise Pier. The northmost of the two famous seaside attractions in Sunset City, Sunrise Pier is located close to several prominent and popular neighborhoods, making the perfect meeting place. It features an extensive and popular marketplace, including countless shops and restaurants, as well as entertainment venues, and a spot to view wild tarcin. Local Landmark: Nocturnal Boardwalk. To the south the popular boardwalk features a number of smaller piers, featuring an amusement park, concessions and a popular viewing and fishing pier. Lodging: Sunset City has no shortage of options when it comes to lodging. As tourism is vital to their economy, plenty of hotels exist to fill the demand. Cuisine: Due to the proximity to the sea, there is a tradition of primarily consuming seafood, and other oceanic produce. Specialty: Sushi burrito and bubble tea |
[Unfortunately we were unable to get ahold of a picture of the current hub leader.] Horizon was not available to sit down for an interview, due to all the work required for the ongoing month-long celebration. However, a representative from their office was able to supply us with the following statements: What does your hub value?Unity. The kebanzu of Sunset City know the importance of working together, especially with humans. We strive to uphold the unity of our city every day, it takes work, but we are proud of what we've accomplished. What is your favorite thing about the hub?Our diversity. Everyone is so truly unique, and it brings a different, but still vital piece to the table, and that is why Sunset City thrives. |
Sunset City
Set upon the backdrop of the bones of a city destroyed and abandoned in the war, Sunset City rose up from the ashes and has grown into a sprawling metropolis. As one of the newest hubs on Terramesia, the city is constantly growing and changing. An almost unique feature is the fact that all species on Terramesia have access to this hub. Sunset City is one of the only hubs that is considered to be an 'Open' hub, which means anyone can enter the city.Lore Event - Enchanted Crystal Maintenance
Posted 2 months ago :: Last edited 2 months ago by Frosted-GearsLore Event - Enchanted Crystal Maintenance
No further movement or attempts at breaking into the hubs has been noted from the Marked Exiles in the two years since the chaos in the Mythic Forest, but Amon and some of the other Hub leaders have asked citizens to keep an eye on any exposed veins of Enchanted Stones or Enchanted Crystals.
Mines in Golden Harbor, Wartorn Wastes, Frostfell, Charbrook, and the Red Divide have all asked for citizens to come by to see how to properly care for and harvest magic from the source.
In order to keep track of the locations that you have visited, we've set up a new Scavenger Hunt! Take a look around using the hunt page below:
Magical Elements of Terramessia
Posted 2 months ago :: Last edited 2 months ago by Frosted-GearsLore Update
We are so excited to share this piece of lore that we have been working on. While the magic system itself is still a work in progress, we have some information about the magical elements that shape the world. Huge thanks to Reddemonspy for making the beautiful accompanying art, and to Feniick for helping to develop the elements.
Magical Elements of Terramessia
In the beginning, three elements combined to bring life to Terramessia.
The Dust and soil gave way to Nature, spurred on by a Spark of life.
From Dust, Humans sprang forth, their adaptability and endurance ensuring their survival.
From Nature came the Sahiir, who protect the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
From Spark came the Taenin, who harnessed flame to fuel their inventions.
The forces of the outer Cosmos maintained a barier around the world keeping it protected, but isolated.
While another force within held Chaos, wild and unpredictable, which threatened to disrupt the balance.
Kebanzu, at home in their plane of Chaos, disrupted this force by the over harvesting of the magic that formed their world.
When their world was disrupted, Chaos was set free into Terramessia along with the Kebanzu.
The shockwave of this disruption also freed the force of the Cosmos and allowed for new visitors to land in the world.
Cosmos returned to the world with the arrival of the Ren Fairs, bringing balance.
In the years since the end of the great hibernation, the elements are in harmony once more, and new magic has begun to sprout...
Lore Recap - A Looming Threat and Enchanted Crystal Chaos
Posted 3 months ago :: Last edited 3 months ago by Frosted-GearsIt has been two years since the strange wild magic events plaguing the Mythic Forest occurred.
Scouts within the hub alerted hub leader Amon that there had been sightings of humans within the boundaries of the hub which was concerning as the enchantments built into the hub generator should keep outsiders away from a certain proximity.
In order to further investigate, a group of Kebanzu were sent out by Lightsong to scout the areas where the humans had been seen and make sure their hub had not been discovered or infiltrated.
After a hike through the dense tree growth, the scouting party discovered a human wearing what appeared to be pre-war clothing - spandex running shorts and a sleeveless vest with wireless headphones - technology which was hard to come by for those outside of specific hubs and nearly impossible to find intact among the non-keb communities.
The team decided to follow this man at a distance as he appeared to jog casually through the forest, not seeming to be obstructed by the roots and undergrowth along the way.
Eventually, the man led the team to the ruins of a human city that had been destroyed during the wars and overgrown over the past centuries, reclaimed by the forest around it. To their surprise, many humans appeared to have been living in the ruins here. The scouts donned their human forms to disguise themselves and try to get more information, but only were met with more confusion.
The humans in this town seemed to frequently be lost in thought, getting directed and forgetting who they were talking to or what was being said. They also appeared to not all be wearing clothing from the same pre-war time periods. Finally, one of the scouts noticed that some of the humans here vanished entirely once they lost line of sight and would reappear in other places, seemingly replaying certain events on a loop.
Shortly after this revelation, one of the waves of unpredictable wild magic serged through the area causing the forms of the humans to warp and distort. It became apparent that these were restless souls, and something within the flares of magic had disturbed them, causing them to appear and walk about.
In order to deal with this, the party decided it would be best to try and find the source of the strange magic. The waves seemed to emanate from within a building sporting a large banner reading Historical Center and Museum, its large automatic glass doors long since shattered and stuck half open. Inside, some of the not fully broken fluorescent lighting flickered despite the age. It was quickly discovered that someone had been here recently and hooked up a generator. More confusing still, the generator was clearly Kebanzu in make and utilized Enchanted Crystals to power itself.
The scouting party discovered that within the catacombs that the museum was built around and over, there were hidden Kebanzu rhunes, left from a time when humans and kebs existed in harmony. Using the rhunes to decipher a passcode, the scouts discovered the entrance to an old abandoned Enchanted Crystal mine. The crystals here roiled and shone with a harsh red and violet pulsating glow.
Every few minutes a new wave of chaotic magic rippled through the crystals which caused a variety of odd effects. The scouts were able to follow these ripples to the heart of the mine, where a giant crystal growth had sprouted. Around the base of the crystal, scuffed but still visible, were the remnants of a magic sigil. Large drag marks through the dirt showed a clear line of where a massive chunk of the crystal had been smashed off and taken away. Billowing magical energy poured out from the crack and seemed to be the cause of the disruptive bursts of strange energy. Using the magic at their own disposal, the scouts were able to mend some of the shattered fragments of the crystal and cleanse it from whatever ritual had been performed.
Upon returning to Lightsong to report their findings, Amon gathered scholars to dive into the ritual and try to figure out why other Kebanzu would have done something so destructive to one of their own hub territories. The result of their research pointed to only one group: The Followers of the Exile King. Said to have been the main driving force that spurred the other nations to war, the Kebanzu who called himself the Exile King was sentenced to the first ever curse created by the Druids. Trapped in a feral form, rendered him unable to interact as a sentient being with others, and fully exiled from all society for his crimes. His followers were similarly cursed to be unable to enter a hub without express permission, though evidently they had been able to find a way around that.
Magical announcements were sent to the various hub leaders across the world of Terramessia to inform them to keep on the lookout for the Marked Exiles and to tighten security. Without a leader, surely they wouldn’t be of too much trouble, but it is best to take precautions.
[[For additional information regarding the wrap-up from the previous Lore Event, please find the News posting here: (X) ]]
The Kebanzu 2023 Winter Event is now live!!
Posted 4 months ago :: Last edited 4 months ago by NopalrabbitWhere has the year gone? 2023's final Kebanzu event is here already!!!
Winter Event Prompts
As usual, the first two Winter Prompts - Snowy Fun and Warm & Cosy - are now open for entries. Two more prompts will unlock on December the 10th and a further two on the 20th!
Don't forget that you can add Yule to your prompts as a bonus 5th keb!!
Her Masterlist entry is HERE!
winter STORYBOOK PROMPTS
Art by Lord-Starryface
The Storybook theme this time is all about the migratory journey of a brand new creature 👀 There are three prompts in total that unlock as you play - as always there's a shiny storybook badge reward if you complete all three!
Art by Lord-Starryface
❄️ Check out the first 2 prompts + starting storybook prompt here! ❄️
Dates and Deadlines!
❄️ The Winter Event begins: December 1st Pacific Time
❄️ The Winter Event ends: December 31st at midnight Pacific Time
Daily Candy Cane Foraging
What's this? More daily collectables?!! During the Winter Event, Yule oversees the foraging of wild Enchanted Candy Canes! And sometimes she hides treasures amongst the groves for eagle-eyed kebs to discover!! Get to the dailies page HERE or get to it from the navigation bar by going to ACTIVITIES -> DAILIES.
New Activity: Daily Panning!
Posted 5 months ago :: Last edited 5 months ago by NopalrabbitHAPPY KEBSGIVING EVERYONE
We are now opening up dailies! Dailies can be found under the "Activity" tab on Kebanzu Crossroads. This will grant anywhere between 3-10ES daily with the 15th (non-consecutive) day awarding a random ES trait! (The higher ES amounts are rarer, just so everyone knows!).
As our currency is Enchanted Stones, we've gone with a panning (like gold panning) theme! Header art and panning pixel done by our lovely SunnyDito!
Click HERE or go to Activities -> Dailies on the top navigation bar!
Fall Event 2023
Posted 6 months ago :: Last edited 6 months ago by sunnyditoThe Kebanzu 2023 Fall Event is now live!!
Everyone's favourite season is back and so is the OG keb seasonal event!! You may have noticed the name change! As the event incorporates spoopy and autumn in equal amounts we've changed the event name from 'halloween event' to 'fall event' so that it's in-keeping with its spring, summer and winter counterparts.
As usual, the first two Fall Prompts - Hay Ride and Corn Maze - are now open for entries! Two more prompts will unlock on October the 10th and a further two on the 20th! The Storybook theme this time is Cryptid Hunting!! There are three prompts in total that unlock as you play - as always there's exclusive badges and rewards to be won by participating! Check out the first 2 prompts + starting storybook prompt here!
Don't forget that you can add Sam to your prompts as a bonus 5th keb!! Check out his page here!
Two new traits have been added to the Enchanted Candy Corn Exchange!
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Check out the new traits and the Enchanted Candy Corn shop here!
Dates and Deadlines!
The Fall Event begins: October 1st
The Fall Event ends: October 31st at midnight Pacific Time
A note on Spooky Pet MYOs!
We've decided to trial-run making some assets seasonal only - the first of the trial run will be the Spooky Pet Token in the MYO shop! Spooky Pet MYOs will only be available between October 1st and November 15th this year! So don't forget to grab a spooky friend while they're available!
ON THAT NOTE there are new spooky friends available this year!!! Check them out here!! Thank you Sunny for the new pet artwork!
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The NPC contest has officially closed!!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered!! we're so excited to review the entries, award the winners and begin preparations to release the Job Prompts within the ARPG
- Today we will begin awarding all participants with their participation EC!!!
- We aim to announce the winners on or before the 10th!!
-- Stay tuned for October's monthly prompt which will be released on the 5th!! --
Discord Update:
As spoken about in the server, discord will soon no longer be a place where image URLS remain consistent; as such please consider this when linking prompt entries on Kebanzu Crossroads prompt submissions if you are not hosting them on the LK gallery or dA - staff may not be able to see your submission if the image is being hosted on discord.