This event is highly focused on exploring.
The explore encounters exclusive to this month can be found in all biomes.
Your lion's karma and level, as well as the biome you explore in, do not matter for this event.

In September, the community is working to unlock four tiers of one bar.
The more locusts we kill in Explore and on player den pages, the faster the Prophet Shop tiers will be unlocked.
The first three tiers of the bar unlock items in the Prophet Shop, while the fourth tier releases special NCLs with September event-exclusive markings in Explore.

This month's currencies are Jewel Beetles and Eldritch Tokens.
Jewel Beetles can be gained in Explore, getting rid of locusts on player den pages, and completing quests with the Harbinger.
Eldritch Tokens can be gained from completing quests with the Harbinger.

Locust Swarms  

During September, when you visit another player's den page, you'll come across the following prompt.

Choosing to STOMP! shows this message.

Whereas choosing CHASE! will show this.

You do not need the 1,000 SB karma expansion tool from the Quests & Snakes page to see the +/-1 karma change. It will automatically show up.

You can stomp or chase locusts from other players' den pages every 30 minutes. While it doesn't offer much JB, it does add up over time, so be sure to set timers or sync it to your hunts! You should also try to stomp or chase players you see in the chat room, because if you go to an offline player's den page, you'll get this message.

Players will be able to tell that you've stomped or chased locusts in their dens!

Hover over the icons in the upper right corner to see whether an encounter is available during daytime, nighttime, wet season, or dry season. If on mobile, you can tap the icons for the same effect.

A Banded Mongoose is sliding on a twisted branch with a locust in its mouth!
Action	Result	Reward
Smack!	You smack the tasty critter quickly, killing it with a mighty blow!	+1 Jewel Beetle +1 Mongoose Carcass
Snort!	You huff at the critter, which shrieks back at you. Suddenly a bunch more mongooses pop out, screaming at you and scaring you away from their hunting grounds. After you leave you see them all hunting locusts in a family group. How nice.	+1 Jewel Beetle +100 Locusts Killed

A Blue-Bellied Roller bird is leading a family flock somewhere.
Action	Result	Reward
Inform	You roar loudly, letting the birds know where the swarms are headed. You notice the flock changing direction!	+400 to 800 Locusts Killed
	You roar loudly, trying to let the birds know about the swarm's location, but they ignore you and continue their flight.	N/A

A dark, fluttering cloud suddenly covers your path. Locust legs, wings, and heads bump into you as they move ahead to devour the lands.
Action	Result	Reward
Chase	You decide to kill two birds with one stone. Time to exercise and slay some pests! You roll around, stomp, and crunch all the locust on your path!	+300 Locusts Killed +1% Impression +1 Locust Wing
Escape	You shake your mane to get rid of the creepy crawlies, then run back out of the swarm. You examine your mane for any insect debris and end up finding something shiny!	+1 Jewel Beetle

A flock of Golden Orioles feeds on a few insects among the dirt.
Action	Result	Reward
Advise	You approach the birds, letting them know of the last locust swarm you saw nearby. They leave to feed on the big grub, leaving you some of their dinner.	+2 Jewel Beetles +100 to 300 Locusts Killed
Chase	You rush among the flock, scaring them away. It's not the time to feed on beetles and flies when locusts are nearby! You gather their unfinished dinner.	+4 Jewel Beetles +50 Locusts Killed

A flock of Piapiacs have swarmed on the ground, feeding on some leftover locust!
Action	Result	Reward
Rile Up!	Like the wise king of beasts that you are, you ask the birds to hop on your back and feed on the swarms of locust as you explore.	+2 Jewel Beetles +100 Locusts Killed

A group of Grivet Monkeys are playing around.
Action	Result	Reward
Offer a New Game	You offer the monkeys a new game - catching locusts in the air! Even if their monkey bellies are full, their nimble hands can catch and kill a lot of the pests! They give you something in return for this idea.	+3 Jewel Beetles +100 Locusts Killed
Advise	You try to inform the monkeys that it's not the time for play, it's time to catch the locusts! You don't have time to finish though, when a leopard jumps in the middle of the group intent on hunting the monkeys!	See below for further actions.
Fight!	Initiates a battle with a Leopard.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.
Roar!	You roar at the leopard, scaring it away. The monkeys are grateful and give you something as thanks.	+2 Jewel Beetles

A herd of horses from a nearby farm are spooked by locust swarms!
Action	Result	Reward
Chase	You chase the horses and manage to kill one of the mares!	+1 Arabian Horse Carcass
	You chase the herd and manage to take down a big black stud!	+1 Black Stallion (Very Low Chance)
	You chase the horses but they are so much faster than you! It's okay, buddy. You tried.	+1 Jewel Beetle

A horde of frogs is also breeding in these optimal conditions. You immediately notice they are thriving on the locust waves. With not much to do, you practice pouncing.
+50 Experience
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

A Little Bustard bird passes you by.
Action	Result	Reward
Roar	You roar at the bird, fully intending to lead it towards the swarm... But you get distracted by some shiny things in the devoured grass.	+2 Jewel Beetles +50 Locusts Killed
Catch	You jump into air, catching the bird and pinning it to ground without any harm. You growl, informing it about the locust swarms and that it better help out. The bird flies away shaken a bit, but obeys the king of beasts.	+100 to 200 Locusts Killed

A loud croak tears through the air as a Fan-Tailed Raven lands on the ground in front of you. It seems this loyal liege that usually feeds on your leftovers has brought some gifts to thank you!
Action	Result	Reward
Take	These birds are indeed very smart.	+3 Jewel Beetles
Refuse	You nod gently, but refuse to take the gift. You ask the raven to focus its efforts on fighting the plague. It croaks at you, mimicking the mrowr of a cub, and flies away to inform its friends of the new agenda.	+1000 Locusts Killed +2% Impression

A swarm of bats are enjoying a midnight snack!
Action	Result	Reward
Lead	With short roars interrupting their echo location, you lead the bats towards the locust swarms, finding some shiny stuff on the way.	+3 Jewel Beetles +300 to 750 Locusts Killed

A swarm of locusts!
Action	Result	Reward
Roar	You let out a roar, informing the nearby animals of the swarm. Birds soon enough appear, glad to dive into this endless source of food.	+100 to 500 Locusts Killed +1 Locust Wing
Chase	You chase the swarming clouds of locust around, making them eventually leave the area.	+1 Jewel Beetle +100 Locusts Killed +1 Locust Wing

A Thick-Billed Cuckoo is trying to catch a caterpillar.
Action	Result	Reward
Bring News	You inform the cuckoo about the locusts' whereabouts. It gives you the caterpillar and flies towards the swarms. What are you supposed to do with this?	+100 to 300 Locusts Killed

A tiny leopard cub is trying to hide from the swarms under a log.
Action	Result	Reward
Roar	You roar at the cub - it's time to man up! It's just some hungry grasshoppers, they won't even hurt it! The cub seems more scared of you now and runs away.	+4% Impression
Protect	You cover the cub with your body so it catches a break from the constant insect bites and locusts jumping at its eyes. It cuddles next to you for a while playing with some beetles, until you have to leave.	+2 Jewel Beetles

It's a brownish Striped Polecat hunting something! You remember they like eating insects.
Action	Result	Reward
So what?	You don't care right now what they like, what counts is what YOU like!	+1 Jewel Beetle +1 Zorilla Carcass
Tip Off	You tip off some latest info on the locust swarm paths. One Zorilla isn't much, but one will inform another, and soon whole groups will be feeding on locusts!	+2 Jewel Beetles +100 to 250 Locusts Killed

It's raining frogs! The plague is real! TESTIFY!

It looks like this Arabian Horse foal can't find its mom.
Action	Result	Reward
Pounce!	You kill the foal swiftly and end its misery. Mmm, horse meat.	-1 Karma +1 Jewel Beetle +1 Horse Foal Carcass
Help!	You nudge the frightened horse foal towards a nearby farm. A mare calls its baby to her and they reunite safely. Such chivalry!	+1 Karma +1 Jewel Beetle +1% Impression

Lilac-Breasted Roller birds are trying to catch some jumping locusts.
Action	Result	Reward
Join	You join in on the agility training, scaring locusts away and assisting the birds in catching the escaping pests! When you're too tired to run anymore, the birds give you a token of appreciation.	+2 Jewel Beetles +100 to 400 Locusts Killed -10% Energy +200 Experience
Advise	You instruct the birds that these are just leftovers of the swarm, and that the plague has moved west. The birds thank you with some beetles and depart.	+2 Jewel Beetles +200 to 600 Locusts Killed

Locust are crawling on the grass, trees, and shrubs, devouring everything in their path.
Action	Result	Reward
Charge!	Using your large lion body, you rush towards them, roaring and trampling the critters on the trail. You manage to scare the insects away! It might not be much, but the local animals really appreciate you saving their neighbourhood.	+2 Jewel Beetles +200 Locusts Killed

Oh no! If the locust devour the trees, the gerenuk and giraffes will suffer from famine!
Action	Result	Reward
Climb	You climb up onto the tree and shake its branches, forcing this small swarm to move on! In your efforts, you've also managed to snatch something from the top of the tree.	+2 Jewel Beetles +150 Locusts Killed +10 Silver Beetles
Headbutt	You headbutt the tree trunk, causing the locust swarm to become agitated. They devour each other in their daze!	+1 Jewel Beetle +600 Locusts Killed

On a dried up tree trunk these lizards are enjoying the african heat.
Action	Result	Reward
Grab One!	You manage to grab one before the rest slips away!	+1 Juicy Lizard
	You try to grab one but they all slither away!	N/A
Whisper	You lower your head and whisper some fantastic news about locusts arriving soon. The lizards leave immediately and head towards the swarm, leaving you a small token of appreciation.	+1 Jewel Beetle +100 to 200 Locusts Killed

Some toads are crawling around, ready to devour the locusts. You poke them a bit, gently leading them to the proper direction for their meals.
+100 Locusts Killed
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

Taita Fiscals are bathing in the sand.
Action	Result	Reward
Give Orders	You pound your mighty paw in the sand, ending the fun. It's time the birds take responsibility and hunt down the locusts! You raise your paw - only to find a shiny beetle!	+1 Jewel Beetle +100 to 400 Locusts Killed

Tchagra birds are flying around, chirping.
Action	Result	Reward
Growl	You growl at the annoying birds so they follow the swarms.	+100 to 300 Locusts Killed

The frogs are as numerous as the locusts! This is good, though. They eat the locusts.. And the birds will eat them.. Oh crap, will the birds turn into a plague too? Just incase, you pounce around and kill some of the frogs. Who knows.
+200 Locusts Killed +50 Experience
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

The locust plague is swarming all around you - covering your ears, eyes, mouth and nose! This is insane! You decide to roar and run away!
+1 Locust Wing
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

The Prophet Lion is very suspicious of your behaviour as of late. He's eager to smack the heresy out of you!
Action	Result	Reward
Fight!	Initiates a battle with a Prophet Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.

The Prophet Lion is warning animals of the impending doom! He gets testy when you approach, clearly not in the mood for a debate.
Action	Result	Reward
Wrestle	Initiates a battle with a Prophet Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.

The swarm is breeding like crazy in these wet conditions!
Action	Result	Reward
Call for Help	Letting out a mighty roar, you call out for help. Flocks of birds arrive to feed on the never-ending swarm!	+1000 to 2000 Locusts Killed +1 Locust Wing

There's a few Hoopoes nomming on the grasshoppers.
Action	Result	Reward
Instruct	You approach them, informing that the best choice of food right now would be locusts instead. They leave, looking for the swarms.	+1 Jewel Beetle +100 to 300 Locusts Killed +4 Hoopoe Feather
Charge	You rush forward, grabbing two Hoopoes before the rest fly away in fear. You enjoy the snack, gathering what's left after lunch.	+2 Jewel Beetles +1 Hoopoe Feather -20% Hunger

There's a few locusts gathering here.
Action	Result	Reward
Stomp!	You stomp around, killing some of the bigger pests.	+50 Locusts Killed +1 Locust Wing

This Black Panther, or rather Melanistic Leopard Cub, is pouncing at the jumping locusts. You're not sure if it's alone or if its mother is watching.
Action	Result	Reward
Join	Feeling like a cub again, you join in on the fun. The cub seems to be more skilled at this! Outrageous!	+100 to 200 Locusts Killed
Chase	Initiates a battle with a Black Panther.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.

This mare is wandering by herself, looking for her foal.
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	You decide to take advantage of the situation and kill the horse after a short struggle.	-2 Karma +1 Jewel Beetle +1 Abyssinian Horse Carcass
Help	You snort and huff at the horse, trying to scare it towards the area where you spotted a foal last time. Eventually she gets tired of rearing at the scary predator you are, and lets you lead her until you find her baby! Good job not eating them.	+2 Karma +1 Jewel Beetle +2% Impression

This odd lion is roaring at the sky, and with each roar nearby locusts drop to the ground!
Action	Result	Reward
Leave Him Be	You walk away, wondering if he has some locust killing super powers or just a tone of voice that makes insects temporarily confused. Sure works on you.	+1000 Locusts Killed
Attack!	Initiates a battle with a Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.

This tiny curious weasel is climbing on your fur, neck, and face.
Action	Result	Reward
Play	You chuckle and roll with the weasel; playing around, hunting locusts, and having fun.	+2 Karma +200 Locusts Killed
Snarl	Pesky creature! You crunch it swiftly and rip its fur apart.	-1 Karma +1 Weasel Pelt

With terror shooting through your veins, you hold your breath as the sky becomes dark from millions of locusts swarming in the air.
Action	Result	Reward
Roar	You let out a roar! Birds start to appear and begin feeding on the endless cloud, but it's not enough to hurt the swarm.	+100 to 500 Locusts Killed +1 Locust Wing
Cover	You run for cover in the bush, watching as the swarm passes like a giant storm cloud. You notice a few beetles in the green bush before it's devoured by the hungry plague.	+2 Jewel Beetles +1 Locust Wing

You find the Prophet Lion in an agitated state, seemingly upset about your selfish actions in a time of impending doom. "Your complacency is disgusting!" Wow... The impudence of this guy...
Action	Result	Reward
Fight!	Initiates a battle with a Prophet Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.

You jump into the air, surprised by a dashing King Cheetah Cub! It's chasing the locusts with so much focus it didn't even notice you.
Action	Result	Reward
Raise Paw	Not amused, you raise your paw and during the next circle, the cub bumps into it. Completely surprised, it curls the tail between its legs and runs away, squeaking to call mom.	+3% Impression
Chase	You chase the locusts too! While the cub is hesitant in the beginning; in the end, you end up exhausted, while the cub still runs around, trying to pounce your tail.	+100 Locusts Killed -10% Energy +200 Experience
Find the Mom	Initiates a battle with a Cheetah.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Jewel Beetles are awarded for this battle.

You notice a tree stump with Jewel Beetles crawling all over!
Action	Result	Reward
Grab!	You pounce on the tree stump, cracking parts of it in with your mighty paw and trapping two beetles inside!	+2 Jewel Beetles
	You pounced on the tree stump, knocking it over as it crumbles under your body - it was bone dry! The beetles flew away, boo.	N/A

"Good, good, you made a lot of them burn in the sun's judging rays! These are your rewards!"

The Prophet Shop is where you go to spend your Jewel Beetles.
This shop is opened by the combined efforts of killing millions of locusts in Explore and on player den pages.

Beetle Nemesis: Locusta migratoria

15 JB

Event Beetle: Jewel Beetle

15 JB

Jumping Frog

16 JB

Locust

16 JB

Locust-Ridden Grass

16 JB

Locust

16 JB

Toad

16 JB

Devoured Branches

17 JB

Least Weasel

18 JB

Egyptian Spiny-Tailed Lizard

19 JB

Zoutpansberg Girdled Lizard

19 JB

Hunting Bats

20 JB

Yellow-Winged Bat

20 JB

Pririt Batis

21 JB

Southern Pied Babbler

21 JB

Taita Fiscal

21 JB

Tchagra

21 JB

Piapiac

22 JB

Hedgehogs

24 JB

Horse Skull Decor

24 JB

Banded Mongoose

26 JB

Dik Dik vs Locust

26 JB

Great Spotted Cuckoo

27 JB

Malbrouck Monkey

27 JB

Blandford's Fox

35 JB

Rueppell's Fox

35 JB

Arabian Horse Foal

50 JB

African Locust Bean Tree

52 JB

Scared Leopard Cub

60 JB

Forest Swarm

100 JB

Asian Garden Dormouse

17 JB

Egyptian Slit-Faced Bat

20 JB

Diederick Cuckoo

21 JB

Levaillant's Cuckoo

21 JB

Scissor-Tailed Kite

21 JB

Jewel Beetle Bodywear

23 JB

Jewel Beetle Headwear

23 JB

Thick-Billed Cuckoo

23 JB

Golden Oriole Nest

24 JB

Arabian Bustard

25 JB

Blue Korhaan

25 JB

Great Blue Heron

25 JB

Little Brown Bustard

25 JB

Little Bustard

25 JB

Nubian Bustard

25 JB

Fan-Tailed Raven

27 JB

Grivet Monkey

27 JB

Lilac-Breasted Rollers

29 JB

Hoopoe

34 JB

Striped Polecat

34 JB

Malagasy Civet

35 JB

Yellow Baboon

35 JB

Red Bull

50 JB

Sleepy Foal

50 JB

Equine Fields

100 JB

Wasteland

100 JB

Ochre Gnawrock

150 JB

Abyssinian Genet

25 JB

Hunting Haussa Genet

25 JB

Locust Wing Bands

29 JB

Playing Polecats

35 JB

Locust Swarm

45 JB

Vlaamperd Foal

50 JB

Annoying Cub

60 JB

Confused Cub

60 JB

King Cheetah Cub

60 JB

Playful Black Panther Cub

60 JB

Namib Desert Horse

64 JB

Vlaamperd Horse

64 JB

Playing Fennec Foxes

65 JB

Tuareg Saddle [Colourful]

65 JB

Tuareg Saddle [Monochrome]

65 JB

Tuareg Tribal Bridle [Colourful]

65 JB

Tuareg Tribal Bridle [Monochrome]

65 JB

Western Horse Halter [Dark]

65 JB

Western Horse Halter [Light]

65 JB

Badlands

100 JB

Devoured Crops

100 JB

Kingfisher Grove

100 JB

Ochre Saltlick

100 JB

Swarms

100 JB

GMO Cow

150 JB

Title	Price
Apocalyptic	100 Jewel Beetles
Augur	100 Jewel Beetles
Badland Strider	100 Jewel Beetles
Harbinger	100 Jewel Beetles
Horse Whisperer	100 Jewel Beetles
Locust Devourer	100 Jewel Beetles
Pestilent	100 Jewel Beetles
Prophet	100 Jewel Beetles
Wanderer	100 Jewel Beetles
Wastelander	100 Jewel Beetles

Monkey Business Crafting  

While these recipes are able to be crafted year-round, certain components for recipes can only be found during September's event.

Locust Wing

Recipes

Blue Winged Grasshopper Outfit

• 30 x Locust Wing

Gregarious Form

• 50 x Locust Wing

Gregarious Phase

• 40 x Locust Wing

Gregarious Mark

• 20 x Locust Wing

Gregarious Phase

• 40 x Locust Wing

Locust Wing Decor - Body

• 30 x Locust Wing (25% Chance)
* From "One of Four Locust Wing Decors" recipe.

Locust Wing Decor - Ear

• 30 x Locust Wing (25% Chance)
* From "One of Four Locust Wing Decors" recipe.

Locust Wing Decor - Gust of Wind

• 30 x Locust Wing (25% Chance)
* From "One of Four Locust Wing Decors" recipe.

Locust Wing Decor - Neck

• 30 x Locust Wing (25% Chance)
* From "One of Four Locust Wing Decors" recipe.

Locust Wing Decor - Pendant

• 30 x Locust Wing

Bases and Manes  

Locust Base
Base Genetics: Red Medium Solid Common
Applied with Gregarious Phase (base).
Gregarious Phase is crafted out of Locust Wings in Monkey Business.

Gregarious Base
Base Genetics: Gold Medium Solid Special
Applied with Gregarious Form (base).
Gregarious Form is crafted out of Locust Wings in Monkey Business.

Seer Base
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Solid Special
Applied with Seer Divination (base).
Seer Divination is purchased from the Harbinger's Shop.

Augur Base and Augur Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Black Dark Countershaded Special
Applied with Augur Prophecy (base) and Augur Fur (mane colour).
Augur Prophecy and Augur Fur are purchased from the Harbinger's Shop.

Markings  

Applicators  

Immolation Brindle Immolation Coat Immolation Feline Immolation Smoke

Locust Dapple Locust Ghost Feralis Locust Inverted Quagga Locust Quagga

Event NCL Markings  

Wonderful! The locust plague is dying by billions! I invited some of my relatives to help out as well, you might notice my cousins wandering around, maybe take them into your pride?

(NCL exclusive markings released)
2014: Smoke, Dust, Flux, Cobweb, Domino
2015: Previous + Taper, Foreshadow, Blotches
2016: Previous + Silver Taper, White Smoke, Brown Dust, Onyx Dust, Gold Cobweb, Onyx Cobweb
2017: Previous + White Web, Onyx Web, Red Web, Red Vitiligo 3, Red Vitiligo 6, Blue Vitiligo 3, Blue Vitiligo 6
2018: Previous + Tuxedo, Tangor Cobweb, Scoria Flux
2019: Previous + Noctis, Onyx, Dark Brown, Brown, Red, Blue, Golden and Cream Hindquarters
2020: Previous + Brown, Cream, Golden, Heather, Henna, Noctis, Onyx, Red, and White Mirage

Tier four of the Prophet Shop unlocks Prophet NCL markings (also referred to as "September NCL markings"). These markings can be found on randomly-generated lionesses in Explore. A list of the markings and what they look like are provided below!

Blotches  

Black Blotches Brown Blotches Dark Brown Blotches Gold Blotches Onyx Blotches

Cobweb  

Gold Cobweb Onyx Cobweb Tangor Cobweb White Cobweb

Domino  

Black Domino Dark Brown Domino Onyx Domino

Dust  

Brown Dust Cream Dust Fallow Dust Golden Dust Onyx Dust

Flux  

Black Flux Dark Brown Flux Fallow Flux Scoria Flux

Foreshadow  

Cream Foreshadow Silky Foreshadow White Foreshadow

Hindquarters  

Blue Hindquarters Brown Hindquarters Cream Hindquarters Brown Hindquarters Gold Hindquarters Noctis Hindquarters Onyx Hindquarters Red Hindquarters

Mirage  

Brown Mirage Cream Mirage Golden Mirage Heather Mirage Henna Mirage Noctis Mirage Onyx Mirage Red Mirage White Mirage

Smoke  

Black Smoke Brown Smoke Fallow Smoke Onyx Smoke White Smoke

Taper  

Cream Taper Fallow Taper Golden Taper Silver Taper White Taper

Tuxedo  

Cream Tuxedo Royal Tuxedo Shell Tuxedo Silky Tuxedo Silver Tuxedo White Tuxedo

Vitiligo  

Blue Vitiligo 3 Blue Vitiligo 6 Red Vitiligo 3 Red Vitiligo 6

Web  

Onyx Web Red Web White Web