Thursday, April 13, 2017

Valkyrie - Ember's Cauldron Shopping Event

Valkyrie


“Hlanhildur, Daughter of the Gods”. A warrior maiden, a divine being, whose noble duty is to select and bring her chosen heroes, killed in battle, to Valhalla. Yet, when she joined the group of Valkyrie apprentices, nobody told her openly about the race of the heroes she would accompany to the table of Odin. She just presumed they would be human. When Hlanhildur finished her Valkyrie training her first mission was to fly to a battlefield in darkest Dwarfheim, and bring back the soul of the bravest... bear, that fell while defending his homeland from the invading dwarves. Hlanhildur sighed. Today was the day of the great battle between the High Elves and Dragons... and she was not ordered to choose the soul of an Elven warrior.

The fantastic „Filling The Cauldron” fundraising event for Elicio Ember might be over, but please don’t forget that many creators still participate in the „Ember’s Cauldron” shopping event until 16th April, and they still offer beautiful donation items created in support of Elicio!
For more information read the blog entry by Charlie (Lerochelle Destiny), owner of .:Soul:. and promoter of the event.

Donation items:
Gown: „Red Fire Gown” by MacMoragh an Gabha – 200 L$. The picture doesn’t do justice to the long red-and-black gown and the flowing cape, an outfit worthy to a Valkyrie! Laird Fenn, the creator and owner of MacMoragh an Gabha is a seasoned warrior and a proud Scotsman… who might have ever thought that he can sew, too…? :-)
Horns: „Pernkern Herns” in Ember Coal by Soul – 299 L$. The pack includes four different styles, so if the burning coal is too dramatic for you, you can pick „Ash”, „Smoke” or „Steam”.

Other items:
Skin: „Catalina” in Cream by Soul – 899 L$. „Catalina” is a beautiful Generation 1 skin you cannot get bored with, and luckily it is still available in many natural and fantasy tones on the second floor of Charlie’s flagship shop.
Hair with headband: „Freya” in Blacks and Whites by Calico Ingmann – 250 L$ for an “All Colors” fatpack, which is a real bargain!
Tattoo: „Aralia” in Silver by Fallen Gods Inc. – an old gacha item currently unavailable, part of the “Birth of Lumina” series. Alia Baroque has temporarily retired the set as he is preparing an update with appliers, so there is hope these items will return to the FGInc shop at Selidor.
Eye makeup and lashes: „Venom Shadow” in Red by Vengeful Threads – 99 L$. The „Venom Shadow” series is an exclusive product for the DarkSide2 Fashion Fair, and it is a real bargain for 99 L$ as you get 13 :-) eyelid shades with long witchy black lashes for „Oldie” system heads like mine, and for „modern” Omega/Catwa heads as well. The DarkSide2 Fashion Fair is open until 30th April, so you still have a few days to pick up your Venom Shadow… or any other spectacular makeup set by Vengeful Threads.
Wings: „Devine Wings” by Death Row Designs – not available for the time being, as the DRD shop is being rebuilt.
Ears: „Uni Ears” High Elf by Soul – 499 L$.
Bracelets: „Dragonborn” in Silver by Alegria – a previous Fantasy Faire item not available any more.
Nails: “Long Prim Nails” in Black by Candy Nail – not available any more.
Sword: „Themis” by Ersch – a previous gacha item not available anymore; however, if you visit the shop, you can find many other gacha machines from earlier faires and events.
Eyes: „DragonEyes” in Fiery Vision by Sterling Artistry – 65 L$.
Pose: “Imago Anatopism 4” by Alpha Tribe and Mimesis Monday – gift from a previous installation.

The picture was taken at Memento Mori.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Wild Winged Creatures - Ember's Cauldron Shopping Event

Wild Winged Creatures 

The raven knew. Its smart beady eyes looked at his mistress with a mixture of pity and amusement. Fairies were sooo... fragile, compared to a freshly hatched raven chicken. Yet, the raven couldn’t abandon the Lady Anen to her fate. He was her familiar spirit, and that was it. The raven cawed and hoped that the Lady Anen could hear him through the blizzard that chilled her blood and roughed her up, brutally and painfully. The raven could see the ancient oak through the veil of wildly swirling snowflakes... the Oak, the asylum and sanctuary for all winged creatures great and small in The Forest. “She will do it... she reminds me of my firstborn, Qreeth... a cheeky lil fellow...” – thought the raven, and flapped his wings in encouragement.

The fantastic „Filling The Cauldron” fundraising event for Elicio Ember might be over, but please don’t forget that many creators still participate in the „Ember’s Cauldron” shopping event until 16th April, and they still offer beautiful donation items created in support of Elicio!
For more information read the blog entry by Charlie (Lerochelle Destiny), owner of .:Soul:. and promoter of the event.

Donation items:
Mask: “Ember’s Mask Greater” by Laudanum Lollipops – 200 L$ (the package contains another, smaller mask as well, so it’s a real bargain).
Tattoo: “Elegant Ember” in Peacock by Even-Tide – 100 L$; take your time to check out the other delicately coloured versions (“Dusk”, “Dream” and “Ember”) too, they are all lovely!

Other items:
Skin: “Catalina” in Cream by Soul – this is a system skin; for the state-of-the-art appliers please visit the shop.
Eyes: “Feral Eyes” in Regal by Sterling Artistry – 65 L$.
Hair: “Editorial: Eastern Wind” in Funky by Tableau Vivant – a previous gacha item now available in the main shop, 75 L$ per play.
Antlers: “Winter Lights” in Plum by Tayren’s Fantasy Fashions – gacha in the shop, 50 L$ per play.
Sparklers: “Starry Night” Flakes by Tableau Vivant – from a previous gacha hair series not available any more.
Petal mask: “Breaking Apart” by Tableau Vivant – part of an old prop set not available any more.
Shoulder pet: part of the outfit called “Nevermore” by Montagne Noire – 25 L$.

Friday, April 7, 2017

The Sea Witch - "Filling The Cauldron" Event

The Sea Witch


Lorelei Blackwave, the lonely sea witch stood on the seashore and she was very sad. She had been exiled from her home under the sea so many years before that she almost forgot how the lights used to dance on the corals and how she used to play with the tame fish. An elaborate incantation went wrong, terribly wrong... and the council of the surviving sea witches and warlocks unanimously decided that she had to leave. She used her incantations on Earth plants ever since, she grew an entire forest of never-seen creatures around the little cave where she lived... but each and every evening, at sunset, she went as close to the salty waves as the ban curse permitted, and whispered goodnight to the deep silent waters.

Many items are from the “Filling the Cauldron – Ember’s Cauldron” event; and while you can shop for “Ember’s Cauldron” until 19th April, the “Filling The Cauldron” event ends this weekend, on 9th April, so hurry up before the kiosks and the exhibition at Holly Kai Park disappear!

Donation items:
Skin: “Cosmic Snake” by Fallen Gods Inc. (990 L$), a “Filling the Cauldron – Ember’s Cauldron” donation item. Alia Baroque has decided to make a unique exception and release this skin (a special thank you gift that was previously available only to the participants of the annual Fallen Gods photo contest in 2015) to the public, in order to help Elicio. It really is a unique opportunity to grab this amazing and exclusive skin during the “Filling The Cauldron” event and also in the FGInc. shop until 19th April!
Head jewel: “Vaeri Headchain” by Lumae for the “Ember’s Cauldron” event – 100 L$.
Gown: “Whistles – Poesia dei fiori” in Purple, an exclusive colour for the “Ember’s Cauldron” event by Faida and Fallen Gods Inc. – 260 L$.

Other items:
Ears: “High Elf” Uni Ears by Soul – 499 L$.
Hair No. 1 (the hanging part): “The Flutterbee Hair” by Olive in Bubblegum – a gacha item not available any more.
Hair No. 2 (the flying part): “Tempest” by Tableau Vivant – a gacha item not available any more.
Eyes: “Dragon Eyes Golden Sight” by Sterling Artistry – 65 L$.
Jewellery: “Revenge” bangles and crown by Luas (modified) – 100 L$.
“Double Hagoromo” in Gold by Aii The Ugly And Beautiful (modified) – 99 L$.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

The Sigil Of The Cauldron


The Sigil Of The Cauldron

The Sigil appeared in a glade at the North-North-Eastern woods. Nobody knew where it came from, not even the most curious squirrel family, the Sniffers. The inhabitants of the forest were just gathering around the weird object when The Sigil started to hum. The vibrating noise was soft at first... then, unexpectedly, it became more intensive. At a certain point the inhabitants of the forest fled. Not even the members of the famous Sniffer clan were able to resist the vibrations that hurt their soft squirrel ears, eyes and noses. The next morning The Sigil was gone... but the previously tiny mushrooms, the toadstools and buttons and porcini that were growing in the glade, were huge wonderful amazing tree-like creatures now. The Sigil performed a miracle overnight... and the inhabitants of the wood, the Sniffer clan included, remained forever grateful for this unexpected, yet miraculous intervention of a benign supernatural entity.

The colour changing Sigil of the Cauldron is offered by “Abstract Soul” (Methias Kira) during the Ember’s Cauldron Shopping Event, for a very modest amount of 50 $L.
Visit the Ember’s Cauldron Shopping Event home page here at Charlie’s (Lerochelle Destiny) blog.
AND please, please do NOT forget to visit the “Filling The Cauldron” event where you may bid for some quite unique objects and services offered by Elicio’s friends, and you may purchase lovely outfits and other wonderful things... including Elicio's RL drawings and watercolour paintings!
Thank you very much in advance, and I do hope we'll meet inworld soon!

Sunday, March 19, 2017

The Forest Guardian

The Forest Guardian


Laerornel Treesong eyed the suspicious bump protruding from the smooth and even forest floor. „Oh, those pesky moles!” – she thought - „They are up to no good again…” As Forest Guardian, she was supposed to keep the little parcel of ground in pretty neat order… no disorderly vines spreading their sneaky tendrils wherever they wanted to, no red poppies in the ocean of white flowers. The bump moved again, almost invisibly, yet it moved. Something green appeared among the soft clods of deep brown earth. It was not a mole. It was... a plant. It had something colourful, like a bud, on the stem that drilled through the earth with determination. “I should uproot this rebel!” – Laerornel Treesong murmured to herself; then she stood still for a while. “Maybe I’ll do it tomorrow. Maybe it is an unauthorised plant... but it might also happen that it’s utterly beautiful”. She tiptoed away from the newcomer in the forest, already looking forward to next day’s visit at the silent and peaceful patch among the trees.

Spring is indeed around the corner IRL, too… so why not to wear something fresh and green, with flowers and tree leaves?
Outfit (staff and boots included): „Forest Guardian Female” by Tayren’s Fantasy Fashions (Tayren Theas) – the outfit is a special 50 L$ offer until this weekend, as part of a Saint Patrick’s Day Sale.
Tree bark accessories (armband, necklace and skirt): part of the „Spring Birch Dryad” outfit by Caverna Obscura (Elvina Ewing) – the complete outfit is 595 L$.
Flower crown: „Thorns and Grace” Crown in Yellow by LODE (Chirzaka Vlodovic) – gacha in the shop, 50 L$ per play.
Skin and shape: „Catalina” in Cream by :Soul: (Lerochelle Destiny) – this is a Generation 1 system skin; please visit Charlie’s shop for updates and mesh body appliers.
Eyeshadow: „Shamrock Eye Shadow” by Vengeful Threads (Vixn Dagger) – available at the „Depraved Nation Luck of the Irish” Gacha Event until 31 March, 35 L$ per play.
Tattoo: „Celtic Heart Green Henna Tattoo” by VengefulThreads (Vixn Dagger) - – available at the „Depraved Nation Luck of the Irish” Gacha Event until 31 March, 35 L$ per play.
Ears: „Uni Ears” Blix by :Soul: (Lerochelle Destiny) – 499 L$.
Hair: „Mystic V2” in Monotones by Ploom (Helyanwe Vindaloo) – gacha in the shop, 99 L$ per play.
Eyes: „Triumph Eyes” in Armor by IKON (Ikon Innovia) – former group gift, now available for 150 L$.
Pose: „Fantasy Pose 048” by Musa (Filomena Quinnell) – 30 L$.

Vixn, Charlie, thank you so much for your generosity! When I need something from you and I howl for help, you always oblige.

The picture was taken at one of the most beautiful fantasy sims I have ever seen in SL… The Lost Unicorn Gallery and unicorn sanctuary, lovingly kept by a charming elf in both lives, Natalie Montagne. I owe her many, many thanks because it is the Lost Unicorn Gallery where my fantasy pictures are on show inworld, together with the works of some of the best fantasy artists and photographers in Second Life. Thank you, Nat, again and again!

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Support Elicio The Wizard!

Lurking In The Shadows...


Have you ever been to a fantasy sim in SL? Yes, I suppose you have indeed visited at least one or two of them… and, while walking in the woods created by limitless imagination, can you remember those wildly proliferating puffball funghi you could kick and they emitted a cloud of lovely sparkling spores? … yes, you do remember indeed. And those huge fantasy parasol mushrooms, with the swishy jellyfish-like tentacles? And those ancient-and-mysterious-looking ruins? And those orchids…? Yes, you do remember, and I suppose you remember because, in a way or another, these creations have touched your soul.

Now you have the opportunity to show your appreciation to the creator, Elicio Ember, who is in need of assistance and counts on you, generous and benevolent SL folk.

And this is how you can help: https://cauldronweb.wordpress.com/

I have just grabbed a full set of Tinderlings... and now I’m squeaking with joy, it’s hilarious to run around in SL wearing an avatar looking like an old piece of wood elegantly decorated with classy mushrooms!

... what “Tinderlings” are, you ask? Check out Elicio’s place if you want to know more, please.
Join the fun, and help the man who has already given us so much.

Thank you so much in advance, you all.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Twisted Hunt 2016

Something was stirring outside...
Something was stirring outside, under the earth. It wasn't the purposeful meanderings of the little folk in their velvet coats searching for worms or a mate, but still it had purpose. Out in the orchard the leaves still tracked the movement of sun, not yet turning the shades of autumn soon to come, while the fruitful harvest blushed and fell. Something deeper moved, turning more rapidly than sun or moon. What was it? What was it? She could feel it coming...
Catdog had been of remarkably little help, moreso even than usual, and that was indeed something on which one could remark. For hours she had tried to question the beast - it's button eyes regarding her with innocence in every stitch. Straightforward, or cryptic, her questions received no answers, though she was certain it knew something, though it spoke only in riddles and quotes from the silver screen. She turned to the cards, they could be evasive in their turn of course, whenever she looked too intensely, posed too direct a query. As she dealt, the cards themselves seemed to mock her, over and over she asked, rephrasing, reasking, desperate to know. Finally, a cough from catdog as the grinding noise of things spinning, moving through earth grew louder from the orchard, she flopped forward, cursing her own idiocy.
Her collapse into fury and bewilderment at her own lack of foresight lasted only a moment, she ran outside, not a moment to lose. The oldstone was glowing, casting flickering light over the ground, over the spinning cubes as they broke free of the earths grip, to fly off, left and right, up and down. A low cackling flew with them, laughter hysterical and inane. She cried out with delight to see them fly. What had distracted her? What fog had covered her eyes to blind her to the date, to the return of the twisted cubes? It mattered not. They were back, and now they were out there, ready for the taking by any hand or eye quick enough to glimpse their hiding place. Waiting for nothing, she began to run, into the the night, after the blue tinged nightmares.

Twisted Fall 2016!
This is the SIXTEENTH Twisted Hunt - I've been as distracted as the woman in my tale - there's a lot a lot going on RL right now - and there will be for the forseeable future - so this kinda snuck up on me this year - but it could not have come at a better time.

As ever - this is the hardest hunt in all of Second Life - and for no small measure is the best for that! There are no clues - save those on offer from those other twisted folk in the group chat who cobble together lists of hints as the hunt progresses - please remember to ask nicely- a please and a thankyou go a long way, and believe me it's easier for us to find a hint if you have the number of the store you are stuck on as well as the name! The chat is fun and friendly - one of the best parts of the hunt.

There are 91 stores, there can be 10 visible decoy cubes in addition to the prize cube - which will be in sight somewhere. If you choose to de-render - be warned - there are unlimited decoys allowed in walls, floors, ceilings etc!
There is a list of Landmarks - for those you just cant take searching for any longer - you can skip to the next to return to try again later.

Here's your starting point! At the Twisted Headquarters

Tattoo : Fallen Gods - Auspex~ Tattoo, Green Old Ink
Several colours included in this prize - Omega appliers included - I discovered only this week that there are magical items available that mean you can use omega appliers on other mesh body parts such as my SLink Mesh hands and feet!
Earrings : Hudson's Clothing Co. - Amethyst Divination Earring
Pretty Pretty - I feel like I have these RL somewhere!
Bracelet : :::Sn@tch  - Strega Bracelet :::
There's always room for pentagrams!
Nails : [:Rad Designz:] THF16
HUD driven, six beautiful designs for your mesh bodypart nails 
Dress and Scarf : [.NS-Riel.] Gypsy Wanderer
Gorgeous - Handkerchief hemmed dress, fits and flares and the colourfade is just beautiful. The scarf is wonderful, ultra-realistic. I don't have this in RL and I desperately want it!

Shop :  ~Adorably Strange Wares ~ The Divine Oracle's Shop
Lovely little build - door opens on approach. You can climb the stairs to a sweet little attic room.
Standing Stone :  - Lilith's Den - Inverdur -  Celtic Ogham Elements Stone
Depending on the ancient script you click - you are treated to different light effects.
'Tarot' set : [Curvosity] - Cardomancy Prediction
Pose set perfect for when the cards have worn you out!
Catdog! : Chiana Oh - Mystic CatDog
This cute little cuddly guy... girl... catdog is scripted to spout sarcasm and movie lines at you! You can even mod the script so it says what you want.
Poster : ChiMia:: Divination Poster
Brighten up your walls with a glimpse of the future!