Fantasy Faire April 23

Midsummer Night's Dream presented by the Fairelands Players

The sim filled up quickly and I wasn't able to get into the Otherworld sim,
but I flew along the border and cammed in to get some pictures of the players anyway.

It's certainly worth a trip to the Fairelands to meet the marvelous folk

who have put together these activities. I hope I'll see you there!

More pictures of this and other Fantasy Faire sights on my flickr pag

Fantasy Faire 2016 official website ~ https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/
Flickr ~ https://flic.kr/s/aHskyKS6kV

Fantasy Faire April 22

Today I attended a writing workshop under the guidance of Saffia Widdershins in the Otherworld http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/OtherWorld/90/171/111
A group of us went to the Golden Delta to seek inspiration for a short story or poem.

This sim is a beautifully done tribute to ancient Egypt, which provided broad vistas, pyramids, sunshine and small boats on the river.
After looking around for about 20 minutes, we returned to the Litfest Crystal Pavilion in Otherworld and had 15 minutes to put our thoughts on paper before presenting them to the group. It was interesting to hear the variety of impressions.
If you have an interest in writing, I recommend attending one of these sessions, which will continue throughout the Faire.

I dressed to fit the setting in a lovely outfit from Vengeful Threads.
Anubis Bride has a system top and bottom with mesh skirt, Anubis shoulder pieces and hanging golden ankhs. Available in the Vengeful Threads store on the Golden Delta @ Fantasy Faire

Hair ~ Analog Dog Omega available @ Fantasy Faire
Jewelry ~ XOPH Midnight Dancer
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Golden%20Delta/88/128/50


The Quest: the Tale of the Exiles

Quest Huds are for sale at most of the landing points. There is a L$250 version which includes the hud and necessary attachments to use for the Quest and a L$350 version which also includes complete outfits for male and female participants.  Purchase of a hud is a donation directly to RFL and when you finish the Quest, the rewards are amazing!
This is not a simple hunt. You will need to complete various puzzles and challenges as well as using your best hunting skills.
Here I am receiving my mission from the Bard Queen, wearing the Emissary outfit from the Deluxe Hud.

Fantasy Faire 2016 official website ~ https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/
Flickr ~ https://flic.kr/s/aHskyKS6kV

Fantasy Faire 2016 April 21

Fantasy Faire opened today
The designers, organizers and support people have all been hard at work for months. It's been truly gratifying to watch the group chat as the sims came together. Everybody was so supportive and FUN! as they worked together to solve problems, meet deadlines and have everything ready for the first day.

The Junction
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fairelands%20Junction/80/132/41
Most people's first stop @ Fantasy Faire 2016.
Be sure to pick up a Scroll of Teleportation [teleport hud] to make traveling throughout the sims easier.

Also pick up a low lag system avatar provided by Curious Kitties. They're free and will come in handy if lag gets bad in busy locations.



Serenity
A good place to keep in mind if the hustle and bustle of shopping and exploring get to be too much for you. It's quiet here and a lovely place to catch your breath.

Hair ~ Truth Kora
Dress ~ Syren's Song Josephine Ocean available @ Fantasy Fair
Jewelry ~ Zyn Subliminal Diadem available @ Fantasy Fair
Pose & Particals ~ Eternal Dreams Sorceress available @ Fantasy Fair


Bright Haven

This is a lovely little fairytale village. I found myself in the Seamstress Shop and got quite caught up in the fabric and the cat that was using for a bed

Hair ~ no.match NO_SORRY
Dress ~ The Seamstress Sassenach Gown available @ Fantasy Fair
Pose ~ *Eternal Dreams* Sorceress available @ Fantasy Fair


 Malfience
This is where the hunt will take place. It's dark, very dark and a very disturbing Norn popped out of the darkness behind me.

Hair ~ Magika Ember
Head ~ Genesis Lab Lindsey 2.0
Outfit ~ Jinx Frieshia Feldspar available @ Fantasy Fair
Circlet & necklace ~ Elviara silver
Bracers ~ .aisling. LadyofHighgarden
Staff ~ Talevin's Designs Staff of the Warlock available @ Fantasy Fair



Fantasy Faire 2016 official website ~ https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/
Flickr ~ https://flic.kr/s/aHskyKS6kV

Fantasy Faire Opens April 21

Fantasy Faire is in its eighth year. It has been my favorite SL event for as long as I can remember.

Fantasy Faire 2016 promises to blow all the others away, so I am very honored /excited / humbled to have been selected as an official blogger for the event. Each designer / shop / activity allows participants to support Relay for Life to raise funds for cancer research while having the most amazing experience you'll ever have in SL.

The doors are beginning to creak open, so be sure you have everything you need:
* Sense of Wonder        This event will remind you of why you love Fantasy
* Patience                       Lots of avis means occasional bouts of LAG. It happens. Be patient!
* $Lindens                     Kiosks and items in special vendors throughout the event make donating to RFL easy
* Your Traveling Gear  Wear your low-lag and non-scripted items for the best experience
* Seven League Boots  There are 14 sims. You'll be traveling a LOT!
* Sense of Humor         Stuff happens. Have fun anyway! Laughter is good for the soul!

Start your journey at the Fantasy Faire Junction. Here gateways will take you to each of the sims. While there, look for the area just off the main landing point where the memorial candles are lighted. Each represents a SL friend or family member who has lost their battle with cancer and will remind you just what Fantasy Faire is really all about.

I'm standing at the gate to Otherworld, the literary sim doing the "Open! Open! Open!" dance.
Hair ~  Exile Jill
Dress ~ White Armory Maya of Moonhollow gown set  available @ Fantasy Faire
Jewelry ~  !Musa! Seraph earrings and necklace available @ Fantasy Faire

Fantasy Faire 2016 official website ~ https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/
Flickr ~ https://flic.kr/s/aHskyKS6kV

Celestial Magic from +Aii+

The latest items from +Aii+ are outstanding!
Even the Succubus items, which theoretically should be at least a little creepy, are beautiful.

Shown in the picture is the Moon Princess Shawl, which has floaty streamers and a big bow at the waist in the back. There is a special AO override which keeps one's arms inside the loops of the shawl. It comes with a really cute ribbon play suit and is part of the Kawaii Project.

I chose to go a different direction with my Moon Princess shawl. I'm wearing the bra and bottom from the +Aii+ Sweetheart Succubus Fatpack. This comes with mesh breasts built in so you don't have to fight to get the top to fit right. The top works with your Omega skin appliers for a perfect match! The skirt is the Drape from the Sweetheart Succubus set, which also comes in black, blush and red.

Skin ~ Lumae::Fable River lovely colors and comes with a raft of appliers, a shape and even the ears!
Hair ~ +Aii+ Ethereal 
Eyes ~ Star Gazer Moon Eyes

+Aii+ The Ugly & Beautiful ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Devils%20Tail/126/110/67

Flickr ~ https://www.flickr.com/gp/130514533@N04/1ZZu60

Retail therapy for a rainy weekend

There are dozens of shopping and gacha events this weekend. You know you need your fix, so here are a few I visited (in no particular order) ...

Dreams (opened March 29)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavender%20Star/167/236/25
Dreams is a monthly event with a special theme quarterly. It features all gachas; mostly fantasy items.
A really pretty sim with interesting people... um, creatures... like Diaski shown in the picture.

Vintage Gacha Event (opened April 7)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GTS%20DESIGN/109/162/1453
When you land at this one, you'll undoubtedly wonder whether you're in the right place because it tends to look like a tag sale in a warehouse parking lot, but there are gachas from some of your favorite Gorean and fantasy designers. Many have appeared at more prestigious events, so it's a good place to fill in collection gaps.
At L$30 a pull, you really can't go wrong and most of them offer a free item as well.

The Chapter Four (Monthly event lasting from the 4th - 14th of the month)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/85/131/1237
Special Guest Designers round. Now on chapter 17, this gacha/sales event has been around for a while.
This session offers a room full of under L$100 items as well as a Half Price Room.

We <3 Role-play (Monthly event lasting from the 4th - 30th of the month)http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/130/135/24
Every round of W♥RP brings more fantasy goodies. Most are discounted for the duration of the event, so it's a favorite shopping destination for fantasy creatures, Goreans, Goths and other fringe dwellers.

Hair ~ *TKW* Katka
Head ~ Genesis Lindsey 2.0
Jewelry ~ LaGyo Anantha earrings and necklace
Top ~ Absolut Vendetta - Loose tank
Skirt ~ !gO! Agata skirt

Flickr ~ https://www.flickr.com/gp/130514533@N04/1ZZu60

SL Shopping Events first week of April

Alchemy ~ Tarot

1st - 20th of each month
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Thentis/89/155/2108

I think "gypsy" is the best way to describe the style at this event.  I didn't see any gachas, but lot's of reasonably priced fantasy and tarot items.
Avatar (standard body) ~ Stargazer Creations The Moon includes skin, eyes, hair, nails and appliers available @ the Tarot event
Gown ~ On A Lark Snow
Necklace ~ Livid Crescents Moon Magic Necklace
Ears ~ MW ilweran Elven/Elf/Faun Crystal

The Gathering
March 26 - April 10
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Owl%20Town/129/51/34



An all-gacha event, with gachas priced from L$25-L$75.
This is a lovely build and has some excellent clothing and accessories, most of which are fantasy items. The gachas seem very generous.  I got several rares on the first or second pull, so I was impressed.

Head ~ Genesis Lindsey 2.0 Cappacino
Hair ~ Damselfly Italia
Outfit ~ AiShA Pearl Gown COMMON, crown & necklace RARES from the gachas @ the event

Medieval Times @ Genre

Starts on the 15th of every month and ends on the 12th of the next month. Each month has a different theme.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Analog%20Dog%20Hair/33/240/3119

Lovely clothing, nice accessories, and all items under L$100.
If you love the medieval look or are furnishing your castle, you need to check out this month's Genre.

Armor ~ Vengeful Threads Rowena available @ Genre event
Hair ~ D!va Ami2
Scars ~ +Aii+ Bad Accident and Stitched Battle Scar
Scriptorium ~ Rivendale available @ Genre event








Medieval Mer  also @ Genre

Hair ~ +Aii+ Demi Goddesss Ivory
Outfit/fins ~ MTB Medieval Mermaid includes all mer and clothing components available @ Genre event
Skin ~ Plastik Astrali Skin Moon Elf

Flickr- https://www.flickr.com/gp/130514533@N04/1ZZu60