The Elementalists: Winters Past

The Elementalists: Winters Past is a holiday special book of The Elementalists series.

Summary
Your relaxing winter break takes a turn when you and your friends investigate an abandoned castle and discover the Ghost of Solstice Past.

Chapter 1: Twas The Night Before Solstice
"Your relaxing winter break takes a turn when you and your friends investigate an abandoned castle and discover the Ghost of Solstice Past."

Chapter 2: Can't Beat That Holiday Spirit
"What else lurks in the halls of Chateau DeLune?"

Chapter 3: Silent Night
"Who is the Ghost of Solstice Past?"

Chapter 4: Solstice Bells
"Can you and your friends pull through to make this Solstice one to remember?"

Collectibles
In the chateau, you can collect items. The more items you collect, the more you'll be able to unravel the mystery of the ghost!

Spoilers

 * On August 2, 2019, PB replied to an Instagram user asking about the future of the series by saying that The Elementalists main series is finished for now. PB promised, however, that we will see our characters in the future.
 * On September 30, 2019, PB announced that a Holiday Special was in the works. They told players to expect "some wintry magick, snowy shenanigans, and heartwarming moments under the mistletoe..."
 * In response to a player on Twitter, they stated that this special will be similar to the holiday specials they have previously done and not a spin-off or a full sequel book.
 * On October 4, 2019, in the October edition of Choices Insiders, it was announced that this holiday special will be released in the Fall.
 * On October 30, 2019, PB revealed the official title of this book and announced that it will premiere in November.
 * They also released the first sneak peek.
 * On November 14, 2019, PB released a second sneak peek.
 * On November 22, 2019, PB did an IG livestream with The Elementalists team.
 * It will be out next week.
 * The official date, November 27th, is shown in the app.
 * The timeline is vague (can be after Book 2).
 * Atlas is a big part of this book.
 * No current plans for Book 3.
 * On November 25, 2019 the book cover was revealed.
 * On November 26, 2019, PB released a third sneak peek.
 * On November 27, 2019, PB posted the Chapter 1 description together with advice for players who don't get to see the holiday specials.
 * On December 17, 2019, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 4 and confirmed that it is the finale for this book.
 * They also announced that we may see our Penderghast friends again in the future.
 * On January 22, 2021, PB confirmed on their blogpost that The Elementalists would not have another book.

Trivia

 * This is the first "special" book that isn't gender-locked.
 * Chapter 1 shares the same title as Bloodbound: Dark Solstice, Chapter 1.
 * The book originally featured the cover with the entirely blue background. On November 27, shortly after the launch, it was replaced by the version with the white and blue background.

Click here for the walkthrough of this book: The Elementalists: Winters Past Choices.