Jorvik Star Issue 16: September Recap

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Issue 16 ☆ September 

A Note From the Editor...

Welcome to the September issue of the Jorvik Star! I've been a little behind on posting as I've been super busy and also haven't been feeling well, but I'm going to try to get back into blogging now!

In this issue we'll summarize September's updates. 

The American Paint Horse 

The Generation 3 American Paint Horse has arrived in Jorvik.

☆The APH enjoys roaming freely together with its rider with nothing else before them but inviting grassy plains and the backdrop of a snowcapped mountain range. 

☆It shares a close ancestry with other popular North American breeds like the American Quarter horse and the American Thoroughbred. Therefore, it shares their long history of aiding humans in shaping North America into the land it is today. 

☆The APH is strong, easygoing and intelligent, making them a fun and rewarding breed to train. They're often sought out for Western Pleasure, Barrel Racing, and other Western events; but they can even thrive in other  areas such as English Pleasure, Equitation, and Show Jumping.

Where you'll find them: The Riding Hall and one in Fort Pinta.

Pricing: 850 SC

What level: You'll have to be level 7 to get them all except for the one in Fort Pinta 

Colors: Dark Bay Tobiano, Black Tobiano, Buckskin Overo, Chestnut Overo, Dapple Tobiano, and Grullo Tobiano 

*The APH has several mane styles available: a long, wild, and silky mane style; two braided mane styles; a short mane style; a mohawk; and Dressage braids.

**The Generation 3 American Paint Horse has two special movements that the American Quarter Horse also has: the Reining Spin and the Reining Slide Stop.

New Western Tack

Some new colors for Western Tack, including halters; blankets; boots; and saddles have arrived to the Global Store and the Tack shop at Starshine Ranch.

Star Stable Online's 10th Birthday 

Star Stable Online recently celebrated their 10th birthday. There was a party set up in Moorland with shops, birthday cake for you and your horse, and some fun photo op backgrounds. There was also trivia trails for prizes and free tours of many areas of Jorvik. SSO also released the free player created birthday horse, a very beautiful Jorvik Wild Horse.

Steve's Farm Revamp

Steve's farm got a makeover in September. A fresh coat of paint, a feed shop, new paddocks, and even a Dressage paddock was added, as well as lots of fun decorations and details made the makeover amazing. 

Six New Coat Varations

Six new coat variations were added permanently to Jorvik for the 10th Anniversary Celebration.

☆A Bay Brindle American Quarter Horse was added to Starshine Ranch for 950 SC 

☆A Fleabitten Grey Arabian was added to Goldspur Farm for 950 SC

☆A Black Pinto Jorvik Friesian was added to Jorvik Stables for 950 SC

☆A Light Grey Marwari has been added to Goldenleaf Stables for 950 SC

☆A Black Sabino Irish Cob (modeled after Nomi's horse in real life, Runestone) was added to Valedale Stables for 850 SC

☆A Chestnut Blanket Knabstrupper was added to Jorvik Stables for 750 SC. 

Jorvik Star Issue 17: October

 ☆ Jorvik Star ☆

Issue 17 ☆ October 

A Note From the Editor...

Welcome to the October issue of Jorvik Star! Don't forget you have until November 8th for the Halloween fun in Jorvik.

The Last Week of Birthday Celebrations...

A fun treasure hunt was added for the last week of celebrations with a fun prize at the end.

New Show Jumping Race with Lizzy...

A new Show Jumping race was added. Talk to Lizzy at Paddock Island to try it and add it to your training route! 

Spooky Season has Arrived. 

Halloween is back in Jorvik! Here's what you can do this year until November 8th.

☆The ghost tornados are back. They appear every hour on the hour and stay for 20 minutes.

☆The pumpkin hunt is back in Goldenhills with a new prize, the Meanie Zucchini.

☆The Scarecrow Race, Galloper's Memories Race, and the Pumpkin and Ghosts maze are back.

☆The Haunted Trail Ride is back, with some new encounters, and new collectibles you turn in for a spooky new pet.

☆A new "race" was added called Galloper's Gambit. Start it by giving 3 shards to the ghost at the keep, then head to Jorvik. Do what you please around Jorvik and Wait up to 20 minutes for a green shard to appear behind you and an eerie soundtrack will play. Once your screen fogs, start running, as you're being chased by Galloper's Ghost. If you outrun him you'll gain 5 shards, but if he catches you, you'll lose the 3 shards you spent on the quest.

☆Learn more about Galloper's story with a new quest from Linda.

☆Get two fun new sets themed to the Duskgrim and Pepita,  old Halloween sets, masks, seasonal pets, Miscreants Merch, and magic potions and dusts from the shops at the keep; And turn in shards at the Cauldron for this year's Halloween set.

☆Purchase a fun Halloween horse companion - Pepita (850 SC), Woodear (850 SC), and Tombhoof (950 SC) have returned and two new horses for 975 SC, Duskgrim and Songsorrow. 

Have a Happy Halloween everyone!

-Ruby Skywalker 

Jorvik Star Issue 15: End of Summer Recap

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Issue 15 ☆ July & August

A Note From The Editor...

Welcome to the July & August issue of the Jorvik Star! In this issue we cover everything from new horses to returning favorites to fun events. I was super busy at the end of summer so this will be a recap of the two months I missed. 

**Oct. Edit: Didn't realize this was accidentally posted unfinished! It's now complete and updated**

The Perfect Percheron Horses...

In the beginning of July the Generation 3 Percheron horse was welcomed to Jorvik. 

Where You'll Find Them: Marley's Farm in Silverglade plus one in Fort Pinta for a limited time then it gets moves to Silverglade.

Pricing: 850 SC

What Level: Any level for the Fort Pinta one - level 7 for the rest. 

Colors: Light Gray, Dapple Gray, Dark Dapple Gray, Black, Chestnut and Bay.

*The Percheron has two mane styles available - a long mane or braided loops.

**The Percheron has a special move called the Moose Walk. It was trained by Jorvik Rangers to do the Moose walk to help it traverse marshy terrain. While at a walk, hold the shift key while asking the horse to go faster.

New Baroque Tack

The baroque tack has new versions of the bridles added without the horn. They currently only fit the Gen 3 Finn Horse, Gotland Pony, Friesian, Arabian, and Percheron.

New Quests with Maya Dew...

A new quest was added to help Maya Dew find her own horse companion. You'll learn about Maya's ancestral home, learn some of her family history, and shed some light on the mysterious Unfortunate Dews Farm. 

The Tellina and Kampos have Returned!

The seahorses Tellina and Kampos came back to Jorvik until September 1st.

Pricing: 850 SC

☆Kampos is a calming horse who's the perfect partner for a skittish rider. They are resolute to a fault though - you'll never meet a horse as stubborn as the Kampos.

☆Tellina shimmers like a pearl and loves all things shiny. Their sharp eyesight is a big help when looking for treasures, but while always looking for new, sparkly things, they are also very easily distracted.

Along with Tellina and Kampos, the Panda Rays returned to Jorvik, the Pearly Panda Ray and the Shimmery Panda Ray. You could adopt one for 400 SC. 

Jorvik Stables Open House 

The Annual Jorvik Stables Open House returned to Jorvik. 

☆The beautiful open house Dressage arena returned to the paddock beside Jorvik Stables.

☆Three races were available, one Show Jumping and two Cross Country races. 

☆Seven lovely limited time horses were available for adoption. Three grey Gen 2 Lipizzaners for 949 SC each; Two Gen 3 Lusitanos, one fleabitten grey and one liver Chestnut, for 949 SC each; a Gen 3 Buckskin Andalusian for 950 SC; and a Gen 3 black rabicano Arabian for 950 SC.

☆The Open House shop opened with two new colors for the Baroque sets available.

☆Hugh the vet-vet returned to make your horse happy - one horse once per day.

☆The Petting Zoo returned.

Linda's Show Jumping and Red String Trail Ride.

Linda came to Moorland for two weeks with her Show Jumping race. And the following week, the Annual Red String Trail Ride returned. 

Dragon Horses and Flying Wyvern Pets

Two new magic horses - the Dragon horses - Faramawr and Aldrach arrived to Jorvik. 

Price: 950 SC

☆Faramawr the Green dragon horse embodies prosperity and life thriving after disaster, like the fertile soil and new islands formed in the wake of volcanic eruption. They also represent the precious minerals and jewels born of fire. This is a proud beast who requires hard work and patience. But if you rise to the challenge and persist you will be rewarded with a trusted and devoted friend.

☆Aldrach the Red dragon horse is the embodiment of nature's destructive but necessary forces, such as volcanic eruptions. To see the crimson scales of Aldrach is a warning of oncoming disaster, but you will grow stronger if you can pass through the fire. They Fe passionate, as difficult to control as a volcano, but the rider who perseveres will be richly rewarded with a lifelong companion and a new inner strength.

Along with the dragon horses came their companion pets, Wyverns, Happandi and Kolandi, for 400 SC each.

I was able to adopt one, and chose the Faramawr, named Nacho. I really like the horse and hope they return someday so I can get Aldrach too.

A Horses of Jorvik Race on a Frozen Lake

Guillermo Gadea from Horses of Jorvik returned with a limited time new race in Valley of the Hidden Dinosaur. The race is only for the Friesian/Sport Friesian, Clydesdale, Fjord, Faramawr and Aldrach, Petra and Erinys, or Woodear and Pepita. 

New Riding Hall Space for Clubs

Clubs officially now have their own riding arena in Silverglade. Head to where you'd enter your clubhouse and you'll find the club arena there too! It's a big, beautiful club riding hall.

At the arena you'll find:

☆Boards to chose preplaced props - one with Show Jumping and two Working Equitation and an exclusive to the club arena board with Western Trail, Pole Bending, and Barrels. 

☆Stands to sit and watch.

☆A dj area where you can choose from Star Stable music to play.

☆A cafe area with tables.

☆Access to storage, so everyone can change their outfit and tack there.

☆A horse mane styling station, so manes can be braided right at the arena.

That's all for the summer recap!

-Ruby Skywalker