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FOMO Ducks for Every Occasion

Think of Highstreet, and there's one icon that appears in your mind: the FOMO Duck 🐥.

The many varied FOMO Ducks are characters that you'll encounter when you land on our website, visit Highstreet Campus, read about our lore, and do anything else related to Highstreet.

Not long ago, we decided to give even more people the chance to meet FOMO Ducks. So, our talented designers and artists created a few sticker and GIF packs for anyone to use:

• The FOMOJI stickers are the Ducks' spin on classic emojis (Telegram)

• The FOMO Animated stickers are a sampling of meme-worthy moments (Telegram)

• The Everyday FOMO Duck pack gives you goofy ways to express yourself in any conversation (Telegram)

• The Lunar New Year FOMO Duck stickers are updated every year for anyone who celebrates spring's arrival (Telegram)

• The FOMO Astrology Pack taps into your appreciation of astrology (WhatsApp and iMessage)

With these stickers, FOMO Ducks are now everywhere. Through Giphy alone, where there are even more themed and seasonal releases, Highstreet's GIFs have been viewed 2.4 billion times!

Our designers are constantly creating even more sets, so you might see them whenever you're searching for the perfect animated reaction for your next Telegram message or Instagram Story. To use Highstreet's stickers on Instagram, tap on the “sticker” button at the top when you're preparing your story, then type in “FOMO Duck”. The range of Highstreet stickers that are on Giphy will be available for you to choose from.

No matter the setting, our FOMO Ducks always have a cheeky response that's ready for you, and you'll be meeting even more of them in the coming days.

💡Click on the above links to Highstreet's sticker packs to add them to your Telegram sticker collection.

A Legacy of Steel: Introducing the Adventurer's Weapons

The Adventurer sat cross-legged on the stone floor of an ancient dojo, the flickering light of candles casting long shadows across the weapons before her. Five masters, clad in distinct robes that reflected their chosen weapon, stood in a semi-circle around her. Each had their own philosophy, their own approach to combat—and it was her task to learn from them all.

The Sword and Shield

First came the Warden, a towering figure whose shield bore the scars of countless battles. “A sword and shield are not merely tools,” he rumbled, “but extensions of your will. One defends, the other strikes—a symphony of balance.” He demonstrated, moving like a fortress come alive, blocking blows with impenetrable precision before countering with exacting strikes.

The Greatsword

The Adventurer next faced the Titan, a broad-shouldered woman whose greatsword seemed impossibly heavy until she wielded it like a reed. “Strength is not about brute force alone,” she explained, swinging the blade in arcs that made the air howl. “It's about control—every swing must end the fight, or open a path to do so.”

The Longsword

The Duelist approached with an elegant stride, his longsword gleaming in the candlelight. “To wield this weapon,” he said, spinning it effortlessly, “is to embrace finesse. Forget strength; think of timing, movement, and the poetry of battle.” He danced through a series of strikes and parries, his blade a silver blur.

Dual Short Swords

The Twins, two masters whose movements mirrored each other perfectly, handed the Adventurer a pair of short swords. “These blades are not for the hesitant,” one said. “They require precision.” The other added, “And speed. You must overwhelm, confuse, and dominate your enemy.” They sparred with each other, a whirlwind of synchronized strikes that left the Adventurer in awe.

The Spear

Finally, the Spearmaster stepped forward, his staff-like weapon spinning in his hands. “The spear is grace—brutal, yes, but still grace,” he said, demonstrating a series of rapid thrusts and sweeping arcs. “It thrives on momentum, turning your enemy's movements against them.” He planted the butt of the spear into the ground with a sharp thud. “With this, you become both predator and guardian.”

Each master left their mark on her training. By the time the Adventurer left the dojo, her mind and body ached, but her determination had been forged sharper than any blade. She was ready to carry their lessons—and their weapons—into the battles to come.

⚔️ Explore Highstreet to learn how to master the Adventurer's arsenal.

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