Jorvik Star Issue 13: May

☆Jorvik Star☆

Issue 13 ☆ May

A Note from the Editor...

Welcome to the May issue of the Jorvik Star! We've got everything you need to know about this month's updates, from main quests to beautiful new horses. Plus at the end I will add in a fun bonus: my review on the Jorvik Wild Horse, the scoop on my new riding club, and a peek at new post series I hope to start on here.

Without further ado, let's see what's new! (:

-Ruby Skywalker ❤

The Awesome Arabians Have Arrived!

The beginning of the month brought the arrival of the Generation 3 Arabians. They are one of the most renowned and striking horse breeds in the world with a distinct history and origins. Here's some fun facts about the Arabians.

☆Bred for endurance in harsh desert climates, the Arabian is small, almost dainty, in structure with a distinctive head and high-set tail.

☆Modern-day Arabians can be found all around the world.

☆They excel in a variety of disciplines, such as racing and show jumping, but they are particularly good at competitive trail and endurance riding due to their superior stamina.

Where you'll find them: They are sold at Goldspur Farm except for one permanently in Fort Pinta. 

Pricing: 950 SC 

What Level: Everyone can get the one in Fort Pinta, the rest require level 7.

Colors: Grey, Black, Bay, Palomino, Dappled Grey, Liver Chestnut and Chestnut Rabicano.

*The Gen 3 Arabians all sport a lovely, flowy tail that's  characteristic of the breed. Even if you decide  to change the mane style, it will keep the unique tail. 

**The Arabians also have a special move - press the spacebar while standing still to witness the Arabian gracefully rear up and walk on its hind legs.

New Show Halters for Arabians 

Some new show halters specific for the Arabians are now for sale in Global Store & Goldspurs Shop. The halters have a lead rope and come in three colors.

More Horse Names

SSO added new horse name options including the ability to use a blank space in the second option. Now there's over 200,000 name combination options! Be sure to check out my horse names list if you need help picking the perfect name! 

Toggle Key for Magical Horses Added

Now you can press the H key while on a magical horses to change from it's magical to normal coat!

New Main Quest & Fripp's New Look

A new quest was added involving possibly saving Fripp. You'll need to be a Star Rider and have completed the Light Ride for the quest to unlock. You'll start it by talking to Maya in Moorland.

Fripp has also gotten a glow-up, which is currently only visible in new quests. 

The Recycling Revolution Continues...

Now at Farah's Workshop you can make a beautiful sunny yellow clothing and tack set that requires recyclables to make it. 

A new pretty blue upcycled clothing and tack set has been added to the Global Store  Some of you will have already gotten the clothing through codes they released that are now expired.

Horses of Jorvik is Back!

Guillermo Gadea is back with Horses of Jorvik. The new race is specific for not one but three horse breeds - Akhal-Tekes, Arabians and Marwaris.

It is a show jumping competition found at Silverglade Equestrian Center Paddock. The race will stay until the June 9th Update.

Coming to the Rode Less Traveled Blog soon...

☆Love fashion in SSO? Soon I will start up a series dedicated to a particular theme and find fabulous outfit ideas. Some upcoming themes may include Summer Beach Party, Jorvik City Chic, Schoolgirl, and Trendy!

☆Top 5's.... a fun series where I decide to tell you my top 5 favorites in Jorvik... whether it's places, characters or horses!

My New Riding Club: 

That's all for this month!

Update Review: Spotted Horses, Soul Riding, and Sneak Peeks.

Hey everyone, Ruby Skywalker here with a new update review for 2020!

Knabstruppers

Star Stable welcomed the Knabstrupper horses into Jorvik and I think they're beautiful!

I've welcomed a Chestnut Few Spot Leopard Knabstrupper named Moonbeam into my stable.

These horses cost 750 sc and are found at a new stable beside Jorvik Stables. They come in the colors Black Blanket, Bay Extended Blanket, Bay Snowflake, Chestnut Few Spot Leopard, Chestnut Leopard, and Steel Grey Near Leopard.

The description says:
 "It's hard not to be amazed when you first lay eyes on the charming and bold Knabstrupper. With its distinctive spotted coat and history interwoven with royalty, this a breed that truly stands out from the rest.
Though the Knabstrupper officially became a breed in 1812, their roots trace back to the royal lineage of Fredriksborg descended from Spanish Warhorses. Royalty of the Baroque period adored them, as they were well-suited to expressing their joie de vivre: a carefree enjoyment of life. They were harnessed to royal carriages, and queens and kings would even ride them to their coronations. 
Their quirky coat pattern aren't spots, but instead are holes in a white blanket, revealing underlying color. This delicate coat pattern was nearly bred out to extinction, as people often confused the dominant white gene with the gray gene, creating genetic chaos. The Knabstrupper faced further adversity in 1891 when tragedy came to the breeding farm. A fire caused by lightning strike tore through Knabstruppgaard, and 22 horses perished in the flames. 
Knabstruppers are multi-talented horses and very quick learners, making them great performers and show horses. Their gentle and pleasant temperament will make exploring together a breeze, and their curious nature is sure to lead you both on exciting adventures. 
If you want to put on a show wherever you go and ride like royalty all around Jorvik, look no further than the striking Knabstrupper. "

I'm super excited and happy about welcoming Moonbeam to my stable and I definitely plan to get another Knabstrupper in the near future!

Soul Riding

So far I'm enjoying the daily tasks, though they've basically just redone the old soul rider minigames. I'm going to list them in order of my favorite to least favorite, and a 1-3 star difficulty (1 being super easy 3 being extremely hard)

Symbols [🌟] - Standing on the correct symbol called; Sun 🌞, Moon 🌙, Star 🌟 or Lighting ⚡
Ghost Catch [🌟] (Used to be catching butterflies) - Simply run and jump around to collect ghosts.
Changing Lanes [🌟🌟]- This is riding in circles but changing lanes when directed.
Jump Carousel [🌟🌟]- Jumping over poles on a thing that spins. Just don't let the red pole catch up to you.
Shockwaves [🌟🌟]- Jumping over the shockwaves as they cross the arena.
Dodging Falling Things [🌟🌟] - Riding around while dodging what falls from the sky.
Shadow Seeker Dodging [🌟🌟] - Riding around while avoiding shadow seekers.
Catching a Runner (A new minigame) [🌟🌟🌟] - Staying near a orb that teleports awsy to drain it's power.

This also brings new daily missions, which I'm yet to unlock, but I'm thinking it's the same minigames, but in different locations around Jorvik, but harder since you only get one try per daily mission.

However, we do have an EPIC reward to look forward to: A Horse!

Umbra and Ayla

Next Update...
The next update day falls on April 1st, aka April Fools Day. This year's trick is.... *⚠SPOILER ALERT!⚠*

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You've been shrinked!
So, if you don't want to have to ride a tiny tiny horse, skip April 1st and head on on the 2nd when things will be normal again!

Also the next part of Catherine's Diaries will be soon - Looks like I better find the ones I'm missing!

-Ruby Skywalker