Info Gatherers: Axl, Azael
Writers: Axl, Sara, Azael, Aero
Editors: Sara, Azael, Crocs

Another week, another recap, covering all things creative from your favorite corner of chaos and insanity that we call Hermittpad! Still catching up from our hiatus, we have plenty to talk about both old and new - so let’s not waste any more time on preamble and see what cool stuff y’all have been up to!

Firstly, we have some exciting news, our trial members are now full members! Congratulations to Sara, Aero, and Axl! We’re thrilled to see you on the team :D

Thysted has also become an Archive member! If you're also interested in becoming a Archiver, DM HermittpadArchives

To start the books off: Crazy4Candy_ has brought us an update to their Hermitcraft one-shots book! In this oneshot, a certain admin wakes up to find something odd has happened, but don’t worry, Keralis is there to help him out!

That’s Not What Knights Do is the new one-shot given to us by dear SharkBait_13_23 in Hermitcraft Oneshots and Other Things. In a room decorated by different sorts of deadly weaponry, Wels sits in a chair and waits for his interview. The twist? Wels, himself, is rather deadly as a professional assassin with a respectable kill count. And as he waits, Wels ponders back to what started the criminal path he now walks… this isn’t what knights do, though… is it?

LilyAndSoe's Gifted: A Hermitcraft AU returns. This time, we delve into the mind of Stress as our villain stresses over (ha, see what I did there?) the fact that he has yet to obtain their physical form. They were promised they’d have it in ten days - and it’s been ten day - will they manage to reform themselves in the physical world?

Looking for something a little more… bittersweet? Then the new Double Life oneshot in GalaxyWr1tesSh1z’s Alteration and Alterations book is the thing for you - featuring our favorite sand people, Scar and Grian!

TheMaskEd-0ne returns with angst in their Hermitcraft One-Shots and Stuffs! What type of angst, you ask? Why, Mumbo angst, of course! You see, Mumbo is in a physically/emotionally abusive relationship with his gold digger girlfriend, Gracie. After a last fight, Mumbo runs away. He then meets a stranger, who offers him a permanent escape from this nightmare. I wonder who it might be…

Seeing as it was Grian’s birthday a few days ago (Happy Birthday Grian!), That_One_Girl_LOL wrote a one-shot for the occasion in <Hermitcraft Oneshots>! Grian is peacefully sleeping in his bed when the front door of his house is broken in a Sparta-kick way by Mumbo and Scar. But -gasp- Grian hasn’t celebrated his birbday (yes, birbday) in literal years! So, the hermits decide to do something about it.

microwaving_snickers has republished several one-shots from their old account, including the most recent in which our favorite fearless nether knight has to face his greatest challenge yet…a date with Ex! Guess you’ll have to figure out how he fairs in this quest yourself, though! ;p

Onto more fics, Xanthicat has updated A Blessing and a Curse. In this chapter we watch as Xavon struggles with his sense of self, questioning if ‘Evil Xisuma’ is really who he is or what he wants to be. Want to see how things will go once he figures things out? Then go check it out!

In fitting with the name, I WILL End You by sunny14321 has gotten a new chapter that seems to be drawing the fic closer to its ending - but don’t think that means the action is winding down! One of the longer installations of the book, this chapter is packed with action and suspense - stemming in large part from a mysterious cloaked figure… If you lot wonder who that is, then go read it!

crystai_queer has just updated several chapters of Oh, Go To Hels! recently! A book focused on Evil Xisuma and a certain Helsknight, who gave them one more chance when EX had used all of the chances they previously had.

AriaGuardian’s Evolution in Time leads to a very angry Xisuma this week! Throwing the hermit into information-overload and a ton of stuff to contemplate. What will he do about this… this place he has found himself in?

Thysted enters a new book into the Hermittpad universe, centered around a challenge hosted by MushroomFearie! Grumbo August starts with a sweet Grumbo one-shot on Christmas! Man, I wonder what shenanigans will unfold there-

The_Guestinator enters A Dance with Ruby Red into the Hermittpad fray! Join Grian in his journey for love and affection in the marriage market! Will he find a partner? I wonder…

TalynK has published their Hermitcraft/Life series one-shots book! To start us off, the author blesses us with angst between Grian and Scar, in which Grian is deteriorating under the pressure and Scar rushes to comfort him. It is angst with a happy ending, ladies and gents!

Off with the final recap for the books, we have a story from AO3, Distrust Craft: Hermits made by Dchhha! Enter Danganronpa, but Hermitcraft! We as a team would recommend you all to read their story!

And now for the Hermittpad Recap’s picks!

AnonymousVeggieChip has written some great Hermitcraft one shots! This work involves many ships, some of which are Beetho, Tangaph and Renskall!

We’re bringing back the Ask or Dare trend with WritersInStarlight’s truth- I mean, Ask or Dare Team ZITS! Happy and fun times are included in this offer! Read now!

Last but not least, KitExists and TinyAzalea101 have come together to introduce their new AU, Hermitcraft| A Fanmade AU of “Newsies”, through their new, shared account, HermitCraftNewsies!

Finally, moving onto announcements, we come bearing good news, as microwaving_snickers has finally returned! Congrats on returning mate! Hope you're doing well!

ItzNotCarippsa moved to AO3 recently. You can sfind them there at their account @lookitsatoby!

EmberDragon34 is going on a writing Hiatus for the duration of their Holiday, have fun!

PineappleWing is heading out of state this week and won’t be active! Have a great time!

SharkBait_13_23 is interested in making Hermitcraft but in Stardew Valley, and they just might if enough people want it! Go to their conversation board and reply to the announcement — let them know if you’re interested :D!

Moving on to some very well deserved milestones!!

Hermitdere32 hit 120 followers! Congratulations mate!

XandeaTheWatcher hit 300 followers! That’s a huge achievement :D

Their book, Never Really Gone, hit 100k reads! That’s an amazing milestone, congrats!

Banished by MayaTheWatcher’s hit 30k reads! Here’s to many more!

Our own account, HermittpadArchives, hit an incredibly nice ;) 469 followers!

crystai_queer hit 50 followers! Nice!!

TinyAzalea101 hit 75 followers! 100 soon perhaps :eyes:?

They also hit 4k reads on their oneshot book! Woohoo!

PineappleWing hit 80 followers!

XochitlWritesStuff reached 100 followers, amazin'!

And finally, Poro_Raine hit 30 followers!

Huge congratulations to everyone again!

To a more somber note- TinFoilChef passed away this week. He was a wonderful content creator, and our heart goes out to his family <3
Thank you for everything you’ve done, rest peacefully TFC.

Aaand that’s it for this chaotic week! Make sure to hydrate and take care of yourself— because you’re all awesome! We’ll see you next week ;D

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