We in Brightvale have just observed our national day. Despite the uncanny grey that has settled over the kingdom, it was a joyous occasion; my people, as well as a myriad of visitors, came in droves to my castle in celebrations that I, King Hagan, hosted. But, the festivities gave me a moment’s pause. I love this kingdom and each within it who make it the bastion of knowledge and excellent fruit, and based on tax revenue reported by the Wheel of Knowledge, the Motery, the Book Shop, the Armoury, the Scrollery, the Potionery, the Glaziers, and the farmers, Neopians love Brightvale too. These attractions are indeed what first draws the eye in any Brightvale map. As king, however, I know there is much more Brightvale has for visitors to do, yet these things are often overlooked. With writing one of my many interests, penning an article to call attention to these lesser known sights should truly have occurred to me sooner. Alas, wiser minds before me have said it best: better late than never! 1. Tour Brightvale Castle While I open my throne room hoping to receive new words of wisdom, I do also choose certain days to open the rest of the castle. I commissioned it, after all, and it remains my pride and joy; sharing this with others is only natural. Every window and spire has a history that the castle tour guides—not to be confused with the royal guards—are happy to tell. Because it is my residence and the guards take their due precautions, tour reservations must be made six months in advance and depend on Court approval. It can be somewhat of a wait, and reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis, but the castle tour is free, even to non-Brightvale citizens. Besides the guided history tour, visitors can: *Peruse one of the castle’s libraries. Yes, plural! Be aware, books must remain inside the castle; they are not gifts, but my own collections I share for the day. *Talk to those in the castle. Because of its vast tomes of knowledge, the castle draws renowned scholars worldwide, and any scholar worth their salt wastes no opportunity to discuss their work. My staff is friendly, too, and I certainly hope I am approachable! *Walk through the gardens. Garden staff are immensely prideful...

Usukicon is back for another year! If you’re a fan of Usuki dolls, sets, books, sweets, apparel, or accessories, Usukicon will have it all. The energy at Usukicon is always absolutely electric as you make your way through the convention hall among fellow Usuki fans. It is truly an experience like no other, and the memories that you create during the event are those that you will treasure for a lifetime!Usukicon is back for another year! If you’re a fan of Usuki dolls, sets, books, sweets, apparel, or accessories, Usukicon will have it all. The energy at Usukicon is always absolutely electric as you make your way through the convention hall among fellow Usuki fans. It is truly an experience like no other, and the memories that you create during the event are those that you will treasure for a lifetime! Attending Usukicon is always a memorable experience, but if you are attending for the first time, then this guide was created just for you so that you can make the most out of this exciting annual event and attend with confidence. In this guide, you’ll find advice on planning your day, items to pack, and ways to help ensure that you stay comfortable throughout your experience! It may seem at first as though a guide for attending a convention might be unnecessary, but from the two authors of this article (who have both attended their fair share of cons!), these are some crucial tips, tricks and recommendations that we have discovered that have made our events truly comfortable and helped to maximize our fun! Although conventions can sometimes be overwhelming, following these tips will help make your first Usukicon one to remember forever! 1. Preparation and Research This one may seem obvious, but saving up your Neopoints before the convention is one of the biggest tips that we can provide: there is a LOT of Usuki merch that is convention exclusive and you can’t get anywhere else! Prices can range from reasonable to rather expensive depending on what you’re looking to purchase, so keeping an eye on the yearly Usukicon schedule and planning your funds ahead is a great way to make sure you’re able to bring home all the goodies and merch that you’ve had...

Hello! I'm Kaia, you may know me as the faerie from Shenkuu. I've foreseen your interest to know more about the Faerieland Magic Academy and its particularities. Well, I can gladly help you with that. It's been 7 years since the Wraith Ressurgence happened and I'm finally finishing my doctorate in Sight Ability. I'm living my biggest dream: next year I'll be a Professor at the Academy. I couldn't be happier. Ok, now let's get back to the subject. I've selected the most asked questions about the FMA. 1. Do you need to be a faerie to enter the Academy? No. But one thing is important: you have to have an ability. Magical ability, specifically. Which means, considering the beings in Neopia: faeries, shamans, wizards, warlocks, sorceresses, sensitives and even witches (if they behave, of course) are welcome in the Academy. If you're one of these listed options, feel free to subscribe to our Entrance Exam. 2. And how exactly do you enter the Academy? You'll have to attend the Entrance Exam. It has four stages and happens inside the campus in Faerieland. a) The First Stage - Knowledge (approx. 200 candidates) It's a written examination. The subject of this exam involves both personal open questions and faerieland knowledge. I suggest you read the book "Culture and History of Faerieland" (I know it's not the most affordable price but if you're lucky enough you'll probably find a copy to read inside the Faerieland Bookshop for free!) or if you prefer, read every single "All About" faerie book. You'll have to get a B+ to pass to the next stage.