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The Realm of Faia
Faia is an ARPG (Art Roleplay Game) where you "play" through art and writing. Your creative entries will reward you with in-game currency and items, which you can use to create and upgrade your own characters.
playable species
Faia is home to four closed species: (CN) Candle Noodles, (LM) Lumendras, (TR) Tortuvinas, and (RU) Ruptours. Each species has unique anatomy and lore for you to discover!
Getting started
Join the discord server!
Although joining the Discord server is completely optional, it is highly recommended! Official adopts, customs, events, and activities are announced there, as well as exclusive giveaways, teasers, and polls from time to time. Additionally, trading between players is an integral aspect of this ARPG, and there are designated trading channels in the Discord server to facilitate that! We have a very welcoming community, and would love for you to join us!
Obtaining A character
I. FTO MYO
Head to the General Shop and grab your free first Common Baby MYO and Unusual Trait Spell!
II. MYO event
We host our Anniversary MYO Event every January over on Toyhouse!
III. Freebies
spectralswan posts monthly F2E raffles on Toyhouse! there is also the Seasonal Raffle, plus the occasional character or MYO prize during Events.
IV. Crafting
Do your daily and weekly explorations to find ingredients used for MYO Crafting! The final ingredient for each recipe can be obtained through special prompts (Candle Noodle, Lumendra, Tortuvina, Ruptour).
V. Purchase
Faians designed by spectralswan or Guest Artists can be purchased with real money from official sales! Additionally, MYOs are always available for purchase in the General Shop, Supporter Shop, and KoFi.
Art by otelierPlaying the game
There's lots of activities to play with in The Realm of Faia! Most activities are FTO-Friendly, meaning you don't even need your own character to participate, but there are also many that focus on developing and strengthening your Faian!
What can i do on-site?
Bored? Here is a list of basic activities, ranging from low effort dailies to art and progression-based quests!
Free Dailies
Collect Explore Passes from HQ and redeem them for a variety of exploration loot crates! Additional Dailies may also be available during events!
Prompts
Drawing and writing prompts is the primary mechanic of the ARPG! Seasonals, baby growth prompts, exclusive event prompts, and even story-based questlines!
Collect Pets
Collect adorable pets from various loot drops, shops, and events! Each species has five different color variants to choose from... that's almost 300 pet designs!
Cultivate Skills
Level up your characters in 20 total skills through skill prompts. Reach level 3 to take on jobs from the Bulletin Board for bonus Wisps!
Serpent's Glade
A mini storyline! Complete four collections of seasonal figurines to unlock a special shop with exclusive lore and items.
Affinity magic
Faia’s magic functions from four magic affinities, all corresponding to the four creation deities: Arcane, Beast, Divine, and Fae. You can activate your character's affinity by using an Affinity Totem, and from there, a whole new world of activities becomes available!
Art by Zombie12K
Mage's Academy
Enroll your character in the Mage's Academy and progress through four ranks to reach Magedom and unlock the Greater Affinity Spirit!
Boss Battle Events
During Boss Battle Events, new lore is revealed, and the community must join forces to defeat a common enemy! Anyone can participate, even without a character, but characters with strong affinities hold a great advantage.
Incense and Spells
Coming soon!Shops
The sheer amount of shops can be a bit overwhelming, so here is a rundown of where to spend your hard-earned currency! Some shops are only available during certain times of events, while others are available at all times. (May be helpful: (Earning) Currency Guide)
The Essentials
The basic shops that you will likely frequent!
General Shop
Stocks MYOs, basic trait items (common, unusual, rare, and legendary trait rarities only), and design edit items (for redesigns).
Critter County
The pet shop! Here, you will find all pets obtainable from daily and weekly exploration available to purchase for wisps.
Event Shop
A shop only open when annual events are live. Stock changes depending on the event, but typically includes Potions, Pets, and Figurines (Festival events).
Seasonal
These shops are open for three months per year, stocking seasonal Potions, Pets, and Recipes for Kelp Coins!
Botanique
Open during the Bloom Season (March, April, May). You step into a greenhouse filled with lush ferns and shrubbery.
SharkMart
Open during the Bay Season (June, July, August). Sunlight illuminates displays of vibrant trinkets and curios.
Maple Magic
Open during the Harvest Season (September, October, November). The comforting scent of cinnamon and vanilla greets you.
The Hearth
Open during the Frost Season (December, January, February). The hearth crackles warmly, shooting occasional sparks.Cash
Thank you for supporting The Realm of Faia and making all of this possible!
Supporter Shop
Exchange your Blaze Tokens (obtained from Ko-Fi membership) for a variety of discounted and exclusive goodies!