It’s rare that someone asks, but I notice the looks when I stroll into a strange sim. As a child of what was at the time a somewhat shocking union between elf and fae, you’d think I’d be used to the subtlety of raised eyebrows and the directness of outright stares. But in these more modern days, it’s my warrior attire and attitude that seems to draw the more immediate reaction. It’s sad that even today most people seem to prefer their fantasy folk in either dreamy silks that show a lot of skin or more formal medieval wear that covers it all up (both of which I love to wear on the right occasions)… warrior garb is still cause for those ongoing second looks. Sometimes I can even hear the unspoken thoughts about whether I’m just dressing the part or if I have the skill to wield my weapons with expertise. And believe me, I understand those doubts. Even today, it isn’t easy for a female to become a warrior. And growing up as an outsider, not really belonging to any one clan, I was included in the basic training given to all so that I could help defend when necessary. But true warrior training was denied me, so it was something I had to develop the hard way (not that there IS an easy way!), watching, teaching myself, training independently for hours and hours, learning from anyone willing to teach me, whether it be as a lesson to warn me off or to truly help me hone my skills. So yes, I understand those looks, but mixed in with the hostility and the indifference I am also beginning to note some looks of admiration when a practiced eye notes the ease with which I both carry and wield my weapons, how they are truly extensions of my body. So as I continue to hone my skills, I’m also learning to hold my head up just a little bit higher, to meet those doubting eyes with confidence and ease, ready to defend. En garde!
- Outfit: Jangka – Clary. 100% original mesh, & sized only for Maitreya & Legacy, the Clary basic outfit (tunic, leggings, leather corset, shoulder “armor”) comes in 6 individual colors; both the matching Clary boots & the matching armbands are each available in your choice of black or brown. A matching black choker completes the Clary look! Originally developed for last month’s We Love Role Play, this fabulous outfit is now at the mainstore! Demo available.
- Head & Ears: LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
- Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
- Skin: Glam Affair – Snow Skin
- Eyes: OJAYO – Yoshi Eyes, Pack 2
- Hair: monso – Jinx
- Horns: Rainbow Sundae – Aylin Horns
- Makeup: Venge – Ear Blushing EvoX; Rubedo – Ava EvoX
- Beauty Mark: Unholy – Beauty Mark BOM for EvoX
- Wings: –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
- Pose: Repose – Pack F Blade
- Location: Elvion