Hello everyone,
It is with great sadness that we are making this post to announce the upcoming closure of Lythbound and its supplementary channels.

These years of creating Lythbound have been absolutely incredible, and infinitely meaningful. So much art has been created as part of the game, and that we inspired so many to create things makes all of this so worth the time invested.

Unfortunately, the march of capitalism comes for us all, and makes the sustained development of projects impossible without funding (whether that be through direct money or time, which also has value to capitalism). Lythbound has, unfortunately, reached the point where development cannot continue due to lack of this.

To be clear, this is no one's fault. And no one playing Lythbound should feel guilty for playing for free or "not paying enough." It has always been our intent that it should not be necessary to pay money and no one should feel as though they need to spend money to play. That so many were willing to financially support this project was always an honor; and if you did make a purchase or support the Patreon or support fundraisers in the past, please know that your support has meant more than could ever be expressed.

It is very difficult to say goodbye, but we hope that all who participated will continue to create in the future. To that end, our intentions for the future:

• Lythbound.com will remain accessible in some similar fashion to its current availability, for 3 months. Please use this time to save art and information that you would like to keep.
• The Patreon and cash shop have both been immediately adjusted so that funds cannot be transferred via these methods. (The Patreon is in a "paused" mode indefinitely -- it's recommended that Patrons unsubscribe at their earliest convenience.)
• After 3 months have passed, user data will be removed. This includes all account information, individual character information, and user-submitted artwork. Please be sure to save any artwork and information you wish to keep before this time.

The current scheduled date for user information to be removed is August 15th.

Additionally, the following features are being adjusted:

• ARPG art submissions, Lythian submissions, companion submissions, and custom pet submissions to the website are closed.
• All forum categories except Help & Questions and Lythbound General will be closed to new posts.
• All Discord channels except #general will be closed to new posts. Some channels will remain in read-only mode to retrieve artworks, etc. (Discord may be further closed to new posts ahead of the user information deletion date.)
• Support Tickets will remain open until the user information deletion date. We request that the ticket function be reserved for private and/or major issues during this time.
  • We can and will process account deletions during this time per GDPR requirements, however the user information removal date is effectively an account deletion and character void event for all accounts and characters. Thus we request simply waiting for that date for all data to be removed instead of submitting account closure and/or void requests, such that we are not inundated with deletion requests before that time.

Beyond this, we are currently investigating ways to more permanently archive information that might be used for creativity outside of Lythbound the game. As of now, we are planning to release the species concepts themselves (other than affiliate species, Pro-Gs and Fuwa Bozu, which are under their owners' jurisdictions) under a Creative Commons license. In all ways, this should cement their status forever as able to be used creatively and openly.

Additionally, we are taking steps to open source the majority of the website code (some collaborative work may be omitted to protect others' contributions), and archive (and share!) extra development information and details where we can.

Thank you so much to all of the staff and community members for contributing to Lythbound. This has been an incredible journey, and although it is time to prepare to say goodbye to this step of the journey, please never lose sight of your creativity and always look forward to the future.

Hello everyone! My name is Teenia, and it is my pleasure to announce the TENTH ANNUAL TeeniCon!

TeeniWeeni Figureenis are just SO adorable, don't you agree? That is why I've been working for quite some while to host TeeniCon! For 6 DAYS, we'll be able to talk about TeeniWeeni Figureenis, and I EVEN have several new special collector's items to show you! These 6 days are the official celebration for TeeniWeenis on Ichua!


Having this convention wasn't cheap, however. It's a good thing that the Mushroom Shops and the neighborhood shops helped me a lot by funding TeeniCon. That is why I want to give something back to them! So here's my deal, I'm sure you'll find it fair!


To give back to the Mushroom Shops that gave me SO much for TeeniCon, I'll ask you to encourage them. How, you ask? Easy, go buy some items from them! I'll even throw in something that will make it worth your while: For EVERY 20 items you buy from the Mushroom Shops (and the neighborhood shops too!), I will give you a very special item for you to enjoy! I have a panoply of items you can collect! Special TeeniCon books, official TeeniCon Clothing, even STAMPS for all you collectors to collect!

But it isn't stopping there, OH NO! I got my hands on VERY SPECIAL TeeniWeeni Figureenis! These Figureenis are inspired by the various inhabitants from all over Ichua. Remember, ONLY TeeniCon is giving them out! For TeeniWeeni collectors, this is a chance YOU CANNOT MISS!!!

if you're extra lucky perhaps I will also reward you with a TeeniCon avatar!

So remember! Buy 20 items from ANY Mushroom Shop, and I will give you one item randomly! Although, I HAVE to add this: There is SO much to deal with on TeeniCon that I will ask you to come back to me EVERY TIME you get to 20 items bought. If there are more items, I won't accept those into my calculations. Imagine if I have to calculate everything, my brain would explode after 10 minutes! So the deal is: Buy 20 items, come back to me for your FREE ITEM, and then you can go back to buy items from Mushroom Shops. There is NO LIMIT on how many items you can get from me, but if you buy 40 items without coming to see me in-between, I WON'T give you 2 TeeniCon Items! You've been warned! Autobuyer Service from the cash shop does NOT count towards the 20 items restocked count.

Also, I'm presenting you with a sweet deal. I will give out 1 free Autopricer to a random person from those who received 2 TeeniCon Items from me in the same hour! Isn't that wonderful?

TeeniCon lasts until May 20th. You have 6 full days to get all the special TeeniCon Items you want from me! Thank you, and enjoy TeeniCon everyone! YAY FOR TEENIWEENIS!!!

Hmmm.. they sure are strange.
Looks like Leo got his paws on some Alien Disk Drives!




Oh! New Enchantments!

Circuit and Polygon are available for most evolutions :)





Be sure to get yours, and premium users get a bonus set too!

Click here to visit Leo's Loot!

Enjoy!

Ribbon Vistas, earrings, and new familiars are to be found!

[Image Caption: The banner image reads "Shining Findings: Vistas, Earrings, and More!" and depicts a Coatl dragon which has a pale yellow snakelike head and blue-tipped feathered wings. It is wearing a small earring.]



Ribbon Vista Additions
Three new vistas celebrating the spectrum of dragons on Flight Rising are now available in the treasure marketplace.

Earring Apparel
Dazzling new earrings are all the rage this season!

These earrings may be found in the Treasure Marketplace:

These earrings may be traded for at Swipp's Swap Stand:

The following earrings may be dropped from opponents in the Bamboo Falls Venue of the Coliseum:

The following earrings may be brewed by alchemists level 1 and above at Baldwin's Bubbling Brew:

These earrings may be excavated from the Deepsea Dive at Arlo's Ancient Artifacts:

Fiona's Friends
Fiona has managed to acquire more familiars that she could use a hand in caring for. Those who manage to accomplish her feats may be worthy candidates!

Greenskeeper Gathering Skin Contest
The tenth annual Greenskeeper Gathering will begin May 28, 2023, and we're running a skin and accent contest in celebration! Click here for more information!

Additional Updates

• A timelapse of May 12th's livestream of the template creation of Ancient Breed 7 is now available.
• Our 10th anniversary is nearly here! We wanted to give everyone a quick update on how we're approaching the final phases of development for the Achievements & Pursuits systems.
• Festival Bears and Imposter Bears are no longer hoard-sellable nor can they be melted at Baldwin's Bubbling Brew anymore.
• A new task was added on April 23rd to unlock hibernal den slots.

Raffle Result

This weeks raffle was won by Irissa.

They received 2,373,300 IP!

Game Trophies

The latest trophies have been awarded, and the leaders are as follows:

First Place, with a score of 363:

Quilladin
Second Place, with a score of 219:

Viky
Third Place, with a score of 142:

CLC

First Place, with a score of 50740:

Miuoo
Second Place, with a score of 40030:

CLC
Third Place, with a score of 32670:

Peevish

First Place, with a score of 28140:

Kit
Second Place, with a score of 7590:

LuckyDucky
Third Place, with a score of 7420:

CLC

First Place, with a score of 155:

Kamisheru14
Second Place, with a score of 100:

CLC

First Place, with a score of 2153:

LuckyDucky
Second Place, with a score of 1577:

Quilladin
Third Place, with a score of 1344:

Viky

First Place, with a score of 82:

emanresu
Second Place, with a score of 70:

Kamisheru14
Third Place, with a score of 62:

Dex

First Place, with a score of 2850:

Kamisheru14
Second Place, with a score of 2040:

Shachath, Miuoo, CLC
Third Place, with a score of 1400:

Quilladin

First Place, with a score of 182:

Dex
Second Place, with a score of 169:

Quilladin
Third Place, with a score of 157:

Viky

Anne won last week's Battle Royale with a time of 127 seconds! All who completed the Battle Royale have been awarded their cP prize and first, second, and third place have also won trophies for their profiles.

Sign up your Ichumon in this week's Battle Royale Contest!

You will need to kill 15 Ice Dolf in the Battle Royale Map as fast as you can. The quickest user to complete the battles will receive the top prize of 25,000 cP!

Congratulations to the following winners of Luck of the Draw, winning $100,000 PB :
Carlyy95
Carlyy95
tamemeimpala
tamemeimpala
Carlyy95

If you want to be a winner next time, check out the Luck of the Draw - Available at the House of Luck in Badgeria!

Congratulations to the following winners of Luck of the Draw, winning $100,000 PB :
tamemeimpala
StellaEversole
puppydude
TheMetal
Carlyy95

If you want to be a winner next time, check out the Luck of the Draw - Available at the House of Luck in Badgeria!

I decided we needed a little more fun this month, so show me your best sci-fi and/or space scenes!

The contest thread is located here

Let's blow the special effects budget and get *epic* :D

Deadline is June 16th, which is *coincidentally* my birthday. 0:3 -whistles-

If you have questions, just ask us in the usual places, pm, forums, or on Discord.

1st: Natsu won a Ichua World Puzzle Piece 17.
2nd: Whitetiger7 won a Strawberry Comet Popsicle.
3rd:
They have each also won 6,130 iP and trophies for their profile!


A new Restock Race has begun!
You will need to purchase 11 Red Paw Print Towel from the Mushroom Shops before next Saturday. The Ichuan with the fastest time wins. Remember your timer starts with your first purchase of the item, Good luck!

Do any of your Pets have a talent for music? If they do, they're sure to love these brand new Items being released today!



First up is the Guitar Knife, which is a discreet multipurpose weapon for any music enthusiast. You can purchase it at the Battle Shop or receive it as a reward from the Space Quest. Next week, the Weapons Quest will be seeking it as well.



Next, we'd like to introduce the Bag Pipes Ice Cube. Even if you're not a fan of bagpipe music, this is a must-have collectible. Find it at the Frozen Collectives Emporium, or if you're lucky, you might get it as a reward from the Space Quest. You may want to pick up a few extras as well, because the Snowman Quest will start requesting this Item next week.



We'd also like to inform you about the Mr. Tambourine Audril Figurine. It's a fun collectible for Pets of all ages! Pets who love being creative won't want to miss out on the Paint Your Own Didgeridoo. These items are available at the Toy Trunk as well as the prize pool of the Plushie Quest. In about a week, the Space Quest will be seeking them as well.



Finally, the French Horn Bolognese wraps up this list on a satisfying note. Your Pets will sing with joy when you serve this dish for supper! Buy it at the Glacial Grocer or do some Candy Quests for a chance to receive one as a reward. And make sure you have some leftovers to spare, because the Space Quest will start asking for it next week.



Time to wave your glow sticks, because the Rave Jakrit has danced into Terrafrost! This peppy Jakrit, which was funded by @Kamisheru14, is always down to party. So if you're looking for a little more excitement in your life, it might be the perfect Pet for you!



Like all Rave Morphing Potions, you can purchase the Rave Jakrit Morphing Potion at the Raffle Store. Additionally, you can get it from the Randomly Picked Jakrit Morphing Potion, which is available at the Novitaria Store year-round. And if you have some Ice Cash on hand, we'll also be offering it at the I.C.E Shop until the end of May! It'll cost 500 IceCash (450 for Gold Accounts.)

The Persona of the Week Contest has been judged! Congratulations to Starr on winning this week's competition.

This week's theme: TeeniCon!

Last week's round of What Am I has ended.

The item description was: Wear these as you pass through Fargo`s Forest and nobody will see your feet! They may still notice the rest of you though.
The answer was: Camouflage Boots.

3 out of 3 Ichuans answered correctly.

A new round of What Am I has started. Good luck!

Are you keeping up with all the collectibles this month? Have you checked the Festival Thread lately?

Congratulations to Natsu, who has just won the Ichu Lottery! The jackpot was worth 44,500 iP and the item prize was Magical Astro Dragora Mirror Shard!

This week's item prize will be Magical Pilair Polisis Mirror Shard! Lottery is drawn every Wednesday.