Category: Fantasy

Pick Your Poison

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One of the many things I’m discovering that I love about the Renaissance Festival (which is currently running through October 3rd) is how it’s making me really think about what life might have been really like back in medieval times.  I’ve read some historical fiction that’s placed in that era, but the Festival brings it home in a very different and somehow more personal way… shopping the fashions to wear… looking at furnishings for my home… watching jousting and sword fights and archery for entertainment.  Today I’m channeling my inner Lucrezia Borgia, searching through my “medicine” cabinet, selecting my poison with great care, keeping in mind that “back in the day,” the line between medicine and poison was extremely blurry.  It’s how women were often accused of being witches because of their knowledge of herbs and other things, which could often help, but could also cause great damage, intentional or otherwise!  Whether or not you roleplay medieval, the Renaissance Festival is an awesome glimpse into another life, another time… just like it is IRL!!!  Don’t miss it… it only comes once a year!!!!  Details about all the events and activities and entertainment and, of course, shopping directories and slurls, can be found HERE.

  • Cabinet:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Antique Poisons Cabinet.  Belladonna, arsenic, it’s all there, in this very special piece of medieval home decor for those with that special taste.  Original mesh with scripted doors that open & close.  And of course, the detail is exquisite! 
  • Candelabra:  Swank & Co. –  Gothic Iron Floor Candelabra.  Incredible detail, incredibly realistic. Perfect for any medieval or gothic setting. Brand new EXCLUSIVE, only available at the SL Renaissance Festival 2021, in Ren Fest IV Shopping, now through Oct 3rd.  Direct TP to market booth HERE.  Available in two versions, both of which are a 100% donation to Strides Against Cancer, benefitting the American Cancer Society.
  • Shield:  Ever Green – Tavern Wall Shield.  Menu driven, choose from 4 different shields & 4 different banner colors, with easy resize built in.  Every medieval home or business needs one!  Another brand new EXCLUSIVE that’s a 100% donation to fight breast cancer at the SL Renaissance Festival!  Direct TP to their market booth  HERE also in Ren Fest IV Shopping. 

Don’t fret, the Renaissance Festival will be open soon!

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Hear ye, hear ye!!! I’m all a-flutter!  I’ve officially joined the blogging team for the SL Renaissance Festival 2021, which opens today Sept 24th.  That means I’ve been thinking medieval and waiting for what seems like forever!!!!  This is only the second year for this now annual event, which has at its heart raising much needed support and funds for the fight against breast cancer.  Anyone who follows this blog knows that both my human counterpart and I do whatever we can, whenever we can, to help support this worthy cause.  I mean, come on, what’s better than shopping with a purpose?  And the Ren Fest combines that most worthy of causes with anything and everything medieval!!!!  For a fae like myself, that’s way WAY up there on the list of favorite things!  Hoozah!!! The festival is open from Sept 24th through Oct 3rd, and is filled with fabulous shopping, entertainment, special events, and yes, tournaments!!!  Read all about it @ https://slrenaissancefestival.com/ …  the pic above was taken at one of the Travelers Camps where they are already preparing to welcome festival guests once the gates have opened, and soon it will be filled with the hubbub of merchants, royalty, peasants, warriors, horses, and more.  I’m impatiently stalking the gates waiting for the official opening…  Hope to see you there!

  • Outfit:  Hawker’s House – Crann Bethadh Armor.  Includes the Neck Guard Top, Corset, Glove Sleeves, Leather Pants with Belt Knife, & Boots.  Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Voluptuous, Maitreya, Fitmesh, & Classic.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival 2021, in Ren Fest III Shopping, now through Oct 3rd.  Direct TP to market booth HERE. This outfit is a 100% donation to Strides Against Cancer, benefitting the American Cancer Society.
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Stranded Swyrl Horns.  NEW RELEASE, bringing another totally different look for unisex horns!  100% custom mesh with all new textures, which are as always in a HUGE HUD with what seems like unlimited options.  As always, the detail is amazing (see below). Modify, resize, toggle the strands on & off (NOTE: these can be construed as hair strands or decorative, as I did).  EXCLUSIVELY available at Solstice: The Fellowship, open until Oct 14th.
  • Location:  Travelers Camp 1 in Unity Maxim at the SL Renaissance Festival 2021
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO  – Chelsea bento head with Ilvanya Elf Ears.
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition (NOTE: absolutely no issues wearing the outfit, even without a special Legacy size)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Everlasting
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_SILVER
  • Eyes:  SAMIA – MIA Eyes
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Olek Makeup Eyes; Petrichor – Lip Stripe
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Irid Dark Wings
  • Pose:   Empowered – Nature Connection #3

Mother of Dragons

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No, I’m not trying to be Daenerys Targaryen, but let’s face it… she’s a pretty impressive role model.  (Ok, she went a little crazy there at the end, but let’s just focus on the positive, shall we?).  I see myself as more of a “Defender of Dragons”, allowing these magnificent creatures a small but private space of their own on my land to grow and flourish in peace.  Once, many years ago in my previous lifetime, I had a circling dragon up above my land who nested at top of my waterfall, but he flew off to search for a new home and a new destiny during my long absence.  Perhaps this little one will grow up to take his place, only time will tell.  Or — as a flight of pure fantasy — perhaps he could be trained to search the grid for fabulous fashion fantasy finds (try saying that 5 times fast!!!)!  Well, until that day, I’m on my own… but since I’m good at sharing, here’s what I’ve found!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka – Elysium.  100% original mesh, & sized only for Maitreya & Legacy, Elysium consists of the dress, separate armbands, & two styles of boots (with/without stocking tops & garters), in 5 different color sets.  As always, the styling & the detail is simply exceptional.  Originally created as a gacha, this outfit is now at the main store.  Demo available.
  • Dragon (Adult):  Tylar’s Treasures – Hovering Dragon with Egg in Nest.  The dragon not only hovers, flaps its wings, & breathes fire, you also can hear its roar & the sounds of flapping.  6-color texture menu for the dragon, & another 6 for the egg.   EXCLUSIVELY at the Age of Avalon, open through the month of September.  It’s only open once a year, so don’t miss out!
  • Dragon (Baby):  Tylar’s Treasures – Animated Baby Dragon on Rock (includes plantings as well).  Absolutely adorable!  It even includes a touch menu to change the dragon’s color.  Another EXCLUSIVE at the Age of Avalon !
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO  – Chelsea bento head with Ilvanya Elf Ears.
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Everlasting
  • Hair:  KMH – CP002
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Castanys Kel Horns.  Love these, they’re soooo different!
  • Eyes:  SAMIA – Maria Eyes
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Saro DK Eyes & Shigeko Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Dryad Fairy Wings
  • Spear:  Ali & Ego (AERTH) – Crystal Spear
  • Pose:  GemS – War Maiden

The Medieval Boudoir

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It might be my imagination, or just wishful thinking, but fantasy seems to be taking a bigger share of the spotlight here in SL.  I’m not just talking about fae ears, those are everywhere, which I honestly find a bit insulting, that non-fantasy avatars have appropriated this most obvious of physical fantasy traits and sport them as a cool designer trend, rather than a symbol of one’s immersion in the fantasy realm.  Be that as it may, the quality and quantity of fantasy items seems to be proliferating, as are events dedicated to the world of fantasy.  It’s an exciting time, one that I really never thought I’d see, especially after most of the elves sailed off to far-off worlds on other grids.  (I myself emigrated to InWorldz for a time, but that’s another story!)  The wealth of imagination and the dedication to even the tiniest of details is truly inspiring, in both fantasy apparel and in home & decor.  I’m happy to share just a few wonderful finds… sprinkling a little fairy dust to enhance your shopping experiences… Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Poet’s Heart – Priss.   To me, she’s a light & airy mix of medieval, silks, & fae… in other words, pure fantasy! Priss comes in four color packs plus a fatpack; each color pack has two HUDS, one for sheer & one for opaque textures.  Priss is sized only for Maitreya, & is available EXCLUSIVELY at the September We Love Role Play event, open Sept 4th through the end of the month.  Demo available.
  • Basin:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Medieval Chamber Basin.  Original mesh & only 2 LI, this gorgeous little piece of medieval home decor adds that finishing touch to your boudoir.  The detail is fabulous! The metal glows in the light, & the water has an animated ripple.  Includes two unique standing animations, one washing hands & one washing the face.  Simple, & simply beautiful!!!!
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Atharia, worn in Kaoru.  Every skin from this designer is highly detailed, gorgeously styled, & pure fantasy to its core.  Atharia is a personal favorite, with swirling colors on both body & face, available in 25 color variations. In Bom/Omega/mesh body & head applier versions for both male & female, plus add-ons for nails, Uni ears, etc., so it should work for just about every avatar.  Created in conjunction with []TRAP[], this is another amazingly detailed, gorgeously styled skin that is pure fantasy yet seemingly realistic.
  • Horns & Jewelry:  Petrichor – Uletia Horns.  Originally developed as a minigacha, these modifiable unisex horns are available with 15 different color HUDs, each of which offers 10 horn textures plus so many options I couldn’t even count them! The “blooms” can be visible or hidden, too! 
  • Body:  Maitreya
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO – Bella bento head, worn with Ilvanya Elf Ears
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Rhea
  • Wings:  –FAS– – Bento Faery Wings
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Vanity:  {LORE} – Rustic Vanity Set

Nevermore

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I’m going to make an exception to my “rule” and leave my fae persona for this post, because it’s a hard one to write. My mother passed away on Saturday night.  She had almost 24 hours of pain before they got her meds, and the permission to get in to see her on a compassionate visit (the facility is in COVID lockdown) came too late for me to see her.  Although death is a part of life, and this is one that we’ve been anticipating ever since she fell and broke her hip a few months ago, staring death in the face is never easy and even harder to fully accept.  This particular post had already been shot and tentatively titled “The Shadow of Death.”  Even if I’d known how prophetic it would be, I doubt I could have been more prepared since in my heart I knew her last days were upon us.  Ironically, she died 10 years + 1 day from when my dad passed, and she’s been wanting to join him ever since. She is now at peace, and the healing can begin for those of us who are still here, holding her memory in our hearts.  Life goes on, and I know that my second life here on the grid will be even more important in the days to come as a place to leave it all behind for just a bit, and escape into my world of fantasy.

  • Dress: Poet’s Heart – Helmiina.   Two very different looks in one package!  I’m wearing Helmiina as a strapless gown with shoulder ornamentation, but you can also choose to wear a long-sleeved coat.  Choose colors for the top, the skirt, the shoulder ornamentation, the coat, & the trim with the included HUD.  Note the texture with the bare trees… it’s stunning!   Helmiina comes in four color packs plus a fatpack; each color pack has 6 gown colors plus black & white.  She is sized for Hourglass & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY at the August Enchantment event, August 14th – Sept 4th.  Demo available.
  • Collar:  Petrichor – Karzakk Collar.  This collar is 100% custom mesh, & it’s totally unique! HUD controlled with 30 base textures plus 24 add-ons, you can choose to wear it single toned or “striped” as I did (see the closeup below for greater detail). Includes both rigged & unrigged versions.  Available EXCLUSIVELY at the Midnight Order, closing on August 20th.  Male version also available.
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Pandora. Original rigged mesh hair, this twisted/braided style with pearl accents is definitely among the most unique medieval/fantasy styled hair that I’ve seen anywhere on the grid.  Amazing, just see the closeup below! Demo available.
  • Tattoo:  Lush Poses – Broken Chest Tattoo.  As you can see in the closeup below, the tattoo includes the “splatter” from the broken heart.  In both Omega & BOM versions, at two different levels of intensity (original & fade).  Awesome!  Exclusively available at FABLE, an Evil Bunny Production, open April 7th – 31st.
  • Head:  LOGO – Bella bento head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass
  • Skin & Ears:  Petrichor – Styliste
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr Horns
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Saro DK eye makeup (Group Gift); The Little Bat – Aria Lips
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Arboreal Fairy Wings
  • Jewelry:  RYCA Jewelry – NC55 Armband in Gold
  • Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose – The Crow & The Darkness
  • Location:  Garden of Whimsy – the Elven Forest

Siren of the Sea

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http://Siren of the Sea

Calling all mermaids, water sprites, and other female fantasies of the watery realm!  I don’t even know where to begin to describe the awesomeness of this 100% custom mesh gacha; the detail & the creativity is just amazing. There are so many wondrous elements to it, each of which is amazing on its own, but the more you add, well, it just builds & builds! And every element has its own HUD, so there is virtually no limit to the customization opportunities, and that makes every item a winner!  Heed the siren’s call, and check out this unique gacha!  A demo of all elements is available at the Main Store, but the gacha itself is EXCLUSIVELY available at the July round of The Epiphany.  Here are all the details…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor – Verelle Mer Gacha, created in conjunction with ERSCH.  The clothing (Bra, Thong, Shoulders, Sleeves, Belt, Legs) is sized for Hourglass, Freya, Legacy, Kupra, & Lara. I’m wearing the following mix of commons & rares in the pic above (you can see ALL of the fabulous gacha elements in the gacha key below. or a closeup HERE); 
    • Bra
    • Thong
    • Shoulders
    • Sleeves
    • Eyes
    • BOM overlay
    • Headdress
    • Legs
    • Belt
    • Ears
    • Coral Crown
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Pearl Necklace
    • Chest Deco
    • Aura
    • Pearlaura
    • Staff (which comes in several different positions, for right & left shoulders)
    • Orb
  • Head:  LOGO – Bella bento head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Everlasting
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Shura Lips
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Caroline
  • Pose:  Something New – Angel Orb

Tree Lovers

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I don’t know if all fantasy folk feel as connected to nature as I do.  Perhaps it’s the woodland blood flowing through my veins, but I’m always at my most serene when surrounded by lush natural environments.  I recently moved out of Linden housing in their themed fantasy environment and onto my own land… I was fortunate enough to find almost exactly what I wanted… land high on a high overlooking a river that is a “protected” channel (nothing can be built on it, perfect!), with several other fantasy lots nearby, and all of us surrounded by abandoned land.  I have no idea how long the neighborhood will stay as open and natural (mainland never seems to say pristine for very long), but for now I’m so happy with my little home lot (though I’m craving more and more land, like the human has).  There are just so many wondrous items out there, and I’d love to give them all a home, but sadly my space is quite limited so I need to be very very picky.  I’m happy to share my most fabulous finds, and I hope you like them too.  Sprinkling a little fairy dust, wishing you a wonderful day!  Happy shopping!

Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Forest Tree Wedding Arch.  There’s a Greek myth about an old couple (Baucis & Philemon) who —  as a reward for having shown hospitality to two disguised gods testing humanity as they always did — were granted their wish to be turned into two intertwining trees upon their death.  Two trees locked in a lovers embrace has become a not common theme in art, but to see it exemplified so magnificently in nature (well, in SL nature!)…  How absolutely fitting for a fae!!!  I first saw this amazing landscaping item at the Fantasy Faire, & built part of my new lot around it as a focal point, using it as the “gateway” to the upper part of my land (built on a steep hillside).  45 meters tall, with 7 foliages & 2 barks in a changing HUD, the arch is a stunning addition that weaves fantasy, magic, & romance into a beautiful work of fantasy nature that adds a sense of wonder to ANY garden, fantasy or otherwise.  Copy/modify, with a LI of only 8!!!!  You really should see this in person, so beautiful!!!

Also shown:

  • Mushroom:  Bentham Manor (seems to be gone) – Bentham Elder Shroom Reward Moonlight
  • Floating Light Orb:  LOVE – Starlight Sparkle Orb
  • Ground Cover:  Lunaria – Clover Ground Cover (includes a lovely little sparkle).