Vikings… who knew they were so popular a culture here in Second Life? Maybe it’s something new, but in all my years fluttering around the grid, I’d never once stumbled onto it. Suddenly I’m seeing outfits, poses, complete avatars, decor & more. So I dressed the part and went exploring the Viking side of life… the list that came up in search was huge (although admittedly quite a bit of it was from the sexual underbelly of SL, but then that’s true of so many search terms). Instead I opted to visit the role-playing & themed communities, properly armed in case winged fantasy folk were unwelcome. As a side note, unless you’ve been here many many years, you may not have run across the “Humans Only” signs at music venues and clubs or been subjected to the taunts, or being shunned from some RPG communities for not exactly fitting their mold; before even my time began, furries — who used to be much more plentiful — were “hunted”. Although creativity still abounds (the recent Fantasy Faire is a prime example!), the world here and its residents used to be much more varied and interwoven… now it’s a much more segregated existence, with many of those who prefer what I’ll term “alt lifestyles” restricting those identities to the RPG areas. It’s kind of sad, really… the diversity added so much IMHO. Although pointed ears have become “a thing” of late, I do draw some strange reactions when mixing with large numbers of humans at stores or events or playing cards. Thankfully, I can’t hear the whispers! But back to the Vikings!!! In my short travels (and they were quite short), I only ran into one Viking… and he was quite polite, asking if I needed assistance when I was just standing there in various armed stances doing a photo shoot. But based on what I saw, it does seem to be a growing community with lots of options… definitely more to explore!!! And in your own explorations, may you be inspired with lightheartedness and laughter, and leave a little sparkle wherever you go!
- Outfit: Jangka Design – Sigrid. NEW RELEASE, 100% original mesh, & sized for Maitreya & Legacy, the complete Sigrid look consists of 3 separate parts — the “outfit” (including the fur trim), the boots, & the armbands, in 5 different color sets (only 2 for the boots & the armbands) & in fatpacks. As always, the outfit features a whole range of embellishments, with the combination of exceptional detail & textures making the outfit totally look & feel the part. Sigrid is EXCLUSIVELY at the May We Love Role Play event for 25% OFF, open through the end of the month. Demo available.
- Ears: LOGO – Ilvanya Fur Texture Pack. Featured in a closeup in my last post, which you can see HERE.
- Skin & Makeup: Petrichor – Atharia, worn in Takara. Created in conjunction with []TRAP[], this is another amazingly detailed, gorgeously styled skin that is pure fantasy yet seemingly realistic. Featured in a closeup in my last post, which you can see HERE.
- Head & Eyes: LOGO – Bella bento head.
- Body: Maitreya
- Hair: Magika – December
- Horns: Eclectica – Metal Satyr Horns
- Wings: –FAS– – Bento Faery Wings
- Beauty Mark: Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
- Pose: Kokoro – Lagertha
- Location: Noskar Viking Dorf 1