Aquaria launched! (posted 14:04)

Aquaria has been saved, the whirlpool is gone, and the delights of the underwater world are there for the taking!

There are a whole set of new shops, including the Aquarium (which holds the tanks and fish that used to be in the pet shop), Aquarian Food, Seaweed supplies, Deep Sea Pets, and Undersea weapons. There are two new games, one for two players (connect shells) and the Sea Witch, as well as an undersea hatchery. There are tons of items, and many old items have new homes.

And of course best of all, the new Aquarian Grophs (Aqua Grophs). Two examples of this completely new breed appear below. Remember, there are new hair types, new special hairs, new spots and stripe patterns, and a whole new world of colours to collect!

The Sea Witch (posted 14:03)

Visit the leftmost tower in Aquaria and you will find the home of the Sea Witch. The Sea Witch produces undersea charms and jewellery, but the recent Whirlpool incident has left her short of supplies. Accept a quest for her and bring her what she wants within the specified time and you will be well rewarded.

New Two-Player Game (posted 13:42)

A good game for Aqua Grophs, Connect Shells is a new two-player game set in the Aquarian Deeps. You can also find it in the house of games as usual.

Aquarian Food (posted 13:35)

As a new city opens, new food is ready for the palattes of your Grophs!

Aquarian Items (posted 13:35)

Come to the Seweed supplies shop for strange treasures of the sea floor.

Aquarian Weapons (posted 13:35)

From the depths of the dark ocean come new weapons for your Grophs to use in battle.

Deep Sea Pets (posted 13:35)

From the deepest waters come these strange pets. They have to live in special tanks, but they are just as loyal as any other pet.

Whirlpool Solved (posted 1:21)

Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to undo the Whirlpool curse! In the end it was Saturn Juniper who correctly spoke the words first, but many others came very soon after (you can stop guessing now). It will take a little while (until I get home from work) for the Whirlpool to slow to a stop, but soon Aquaria will be open! Just take a deep breath and wait!

Breaking News! (posted 14:19)

Breaking news has it that some mighty magic has taken place deep in the sea! Brave sailors report that the Whirlpool is slowing down! Someone has spoken the spell to undo Nullibrach's curse on Aquaria! Stay tuned to fond out who, where, and when!

Spell Unravelling? (posted 3:42)

Reports from brave Aquarian exploreres seem to suggest that the incomplete spell in Nullibrach's cave is now giving out more information about the words suggested ...

New Earrings (posted 3:45)

Fresh from the earring workshop of ShadowedEcho ...

Aquaria Threatened (posted 3:21)

Today King Esdras of Aquaria, the ruler of the sunken city at the heart of the whirlpool, sent a plea for help to the peoples of Grophland. "My city is on the verge of collapse!" he said "Soon there will be no Aquaria, we will be destroyed for ever more! Can someone not help us? I will give great riches to whoever can stop the Whirlpool!"

In related news worried Fishergrophs have reported that almost no fish are being found in the sea any more. The shops are empty and fishing expiditions are turning up nothing! Hungry Grophs have been turned away from the fishmongers in Grophtown due to lack of food! Trading ships going from island to island are said to be similarly affected! Other places connected with water, such as the Pure Water Potion factory and the Town Well, are having problems too! Can it all be connected to the Whirlpool?

Shipwreck Wood (posted 14:43)

From the Carpenter ... "Can you believe people has been askin me for Shipreck wood in me shop? I mean I sells all the best sorts of wood and yet they go wantin something worm eat'n and orrible? I tells them where to go! Still ... they say a lot more of its washin up now. Maybe it'll turn up in shops or summin?

Aquaria Mystery Continues (posted 14:26)

The Aquaria Mystery is continuing. Now that the Whirlpool has been opened (to those with Bathyscapes) there are more rumors floating around, mysterious words, hidden clues, riddles and more. Whatever (or whoever) is causing the Whirlpool has not yet been found, and there are many more challenges ahead. But great rewards await those who complete each stage. Grophgold, unique items, and the chance to be the very first owners of Aqua Grophs ....

Yes you heard me ... the chance to be the very first owners of Aqua Grophs!

But all of this only if Aquaria is saved ....

Just to help, I am starting a set of three day contests to win Bathyscapes for those that can't afford them ...

Bathyscape! (posted 12:24)

Dr Mux is pleased to announce that his patent Bathyscape is now available from his lab in the castle! Any player turning up with the five items required to make one can buy one from the doctor and set off for the bottom of the Whirlpool to help Aquaria! Don't forget ... Aquaria still needs your help!

Items Found (posted 5:49)

Dr Mux is pleased to announce that all five of the items he was searching for have been identified. The Doctor is now working hard to construct the first vessel that will be able to find its way to the bottom of the Whirlpool and help Aquaria. Over 200 guesses were made by nearly 40 different users before the answers were found. Keep tuned to see what Dr Mux comes up with!

Lucia and the King (posted 2:12)

Thanks to all the kind people who tried to help Lucia, the messenger from Aquaria. Even though she was scared enough people gave her help that she has taken their advice and gone to see the King. Rumor has it that she is in the castle keep right now and that the King is trying to help her, but she needs your help too. Maybe you can go and speak to her?

Strange Figure (posted 14:56)

A lot of people have seen a strange Groph around the shores of Grophland. This figure has been asking for help, saying a place called Aquaria has been devestated by the Whirlpool, and claiming a King Esdras sent her. No one knows who King Esdras is, but it seems he is in trouble. One thing is for sure, this Groph lost her ship in the Whirlpool and doesn't know how to get back. A lot of people think her best plan is to go and ask the King of the Main Island for help, lets hope she listens!

Bank Announcement (posted 9:50)

Grophland National Bank Chancellor Neybags today released a shock announcement! As of now the maximum interest payment that the National Bank will make on any balance is 5000gg per day.

New Action Figures (posted 14:25)

New for Summer 2005, Amadeus, Mayor of Grophtown, has released some new Amadeus Action Figures!