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Here you go... the "with" and "without" views. Left picture is with Advanced Lighting; Right picture is without. Same windlights, nothing changed except for toggling off the Advanced lighting that makes the Materials pop!

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Attack of the Mossballs: a Cautionary Tale

The day had been long and frustrating for William. A wood elf who had wandered too close to our camp seemed easy prey, but William had lost him in the brightness of midday.

William's white skin is more sensitive to sunlight than a dark Drow and he had returned to camp physically weakened and in a foul mood.

I had planned to spend the evening cheering him up with a little game of hide and go seek, but instead of looking at me, his crimson eyes were fastened on something just behind me.

"The moss!" he whispered hoarsely, "It just moved".

Oblivion Moss steals the memories of intelligent creatures. The seemingly harmless moss balls that had lain dormant at the edge of our camp during the day started multiplying and moving ominously towards us.

There really is no defense against sentient plant life. William fought valiantly, but in the end, oblivion came over his face and he was helpless as a newborn. Since I already lost my mind hunting for Twisted Cubes, I was safe from the Mossballs! In fact, they ran like little chickens when I turned to face them. I'll be reeducating William. This might actually be a good thing!

The lesson here is: Don't assume it's harmless just because it's cute.

I'm prepared for a night of play or or for battle in an outfit from Wicca Originals

William's garb combines the very sexy Varle Webbed Hoody from Roped Passions * with the Drow Rogue pants from Valkyr *

Background is Drow on the Prowl * from PoseAble with added Dark Willow * from Love Everlasting. The landscape is composed of the ground, several trees, the small hill and waterfall and includes the tent, fire, poses and props in the top picture.
The animated Mossballs* are from Pixelancer. They pop up to walk on stilty legs before popping down to appear harmless. They don't multiply by themselves, but once I started playing with them, they were so cute I just couldn't stop adding more and they inspired the rest of the story!

Her Look ~ His Look ~

Hair ~ Elikatira Dylan Hair ~ No.match No_Gas Group Gift

Head ~ Genus Project Strong 1.1 Body ~ Altamura Max Full Body Bento

Eyes ~ TLB Andromeda Eyes Eyes ~ IKON Immortal Eyes Crimson

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.2 Skin ~ 7 Deadly S[k]ins former Halloween skin

Skin ~ Fallen Gods Lady of the Outfit ~ Roped Passions Varle Webbed Hoody *

Shadows Coal RARE / Valkyr Drow Rogue Pants *

Outfit ~ Wicca's Originals Larissa Panty and Top [Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Slink] *
Shoes ~ Petry Model Boot from DTGS outfit
Jewelry ~ Moonshadow Boutique Anasi Web Necklace and Earrings *
Nails ~ Wicca's Originals Ryn Gloves *

* Featured items may be Hunt prizes, prizes in a merchant's Side Hunt, themed gacha items or from End Game for Twisted Hunt Fall 2020, Sept 1-30.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown

Twisted Hunt Fall 2020: Drow * continues till the end of September. Today's pictures feature some of the items you'll find as you follow the road to Drow domination. Start HERE

Drow Throne * with Adult and Singles poses and Snake Path Brazier * from Garden of Hendone
William's pet from Pixelancer is an animated critter named Slurp *
Skins are BoM in the Hunt cube from Jeanette's Joint
Outfits can be found in the Valkyr RP store if you are very good at finding what's hidden in plain sight

Hair ~ Pr!tty Julianna
Head ~ Catwa Freya 3.3

Eyes ~ Cureless Seeress Eyes

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.2

Skin ~ Jeanette's Joint Dark Elf F *

Outfit ~ Valkyr RP Drow Rouge [Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic, Ocacin, Voluptuous] *
Shoes ~ Valkyr RP Drow Rogue Boots *
Jewelry ~ Valkyr RP Circlet of Lolth *
Nails ~ DP Koffin Nails Mystical Haze

[6 ombre colors / Maitreya, Omega, Slink]

William's look ~
Hair ~ Wasabi Erik

Body ~ System body

Eyes ~ Ikon system eyes

Skin ~ Jeanette's Joint Dark Elf M *

Outfit ~ Valkyr RP Drow Rogue Tunic & Pants [Signature] *
Shoes ~ Goth Boots from SL Library

* Featured items may be Hunt prizes, prizes in a merchant's Side Hunt, themed gacha items or from End Game for Twisted Hunt Fall 2020, Sept 1-30.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

The End is Near

Not to be overly dramatic or anything, but Mystical Market* will be closing on the 8th, so if you've been busy with other things and intended to get over there, NOW is the time!

You'll find a variety of clothing, accessories, furnishings and paraphernalia from your favorite Gothic, Fantasy and Esoteric SL designers, all on sale for only a few more days. Don't miss it!

I'm enjoying a quiet moment in the Smallbury Hut from Raindale. It's a dome-style country home with big windows and a skylight. It has a built-in fireplace (not shown) and functioning door. Most of the items shown are resizable, the daybed and table details are color change with a hud and the animations in the daybed are very nice.

* Featured items are available at huge discounts in the shops @ Mystical Market or as part of the L$5 Hunt.

Raindale House, Stove, Cauldron, Trunk Table, Daybed, Spirit Board, Candles, Lamps *

Laminak Haunted Houses Art (Hunt prize) *

Fantavatar & Moonstruck Perpetual Magic Brazier (Hunt prize) *

Unstable Crystal Desire Hanging *

Oubliette Trinket Box, Rug, Bookcase (gachas) *

Hair ~ EscalateD Feliz EXCLUSIVE [huge color hud and several styles]. Hunt items are Universal Gothic color huds for use with all current EscalateD hairs *

Head ~ Genus Strong gift head
Skin ~ 7 Deadly S[k]ins Sigrid

Outfit ~ Zoom Indila Dress [5 colors + black / Belleza, eBody Curvy, Maitreya, Slink] *

Shoes ~ 1313 Mockingbird Lane Farrah Clunkers

[black with customizable metal accents / Belleza, Maitreya, Slink] *

Jewelry ~ Celeste Celestial Jewelry Set Earrings (complete set includes 3 necklaces, earrings and bindi *

Nails ~ DP Koffin Nails Mystical Haze [6 ombres / Maitreya, Omega, Slink]*

Tattoos ~ Head Endless Pain Tattoos Shieldmaiden

Body Rainbow Sundae Beauty's Thorns

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

What's a Goth to do?

The weather is terrible! The sun is shining and it just won't stop! What's a Goth to do?

How about going to Mystical Market where it's nice and overcast, the trees welcome you in deep peaceful whispers and EVERYTHING is on SALE!

Goths of all sorts, Witches, Pagans, Faeries, Elves, Magick Users and self proclaimed Freaks, this is the sale for you! Your favorite designers and creators are here to rescue you from the summer doldrums and help you prepare for the fall festivities.

Many of the items are old favorites, but there new items created just for this event as well, there are EXCLUSIVES, gachas, a Hunt and wonderful photo spots. It ends Sept 8, so don't hesitate: get over to the Mystical Market * today!

Hair ~ Mina Alison group gift

Head ~ Catwa Margeaux 3.2

Skin ~ 7 Deadly S[k]ins Antoinette

Outfit ~ Zoom Alianor Dress [4 rich jewel colors with optional Wrap] separately or in a fatpack EXCLUSIVE *

Boots ~ 1313 Mockingbird Lane Alexis Boots [Black with 10 strap & heel colors] *

Jewelry ~ Afterparty Cross earrings *

Vibing/Nova Carmen Rings

Nails ~ DP Koffin Nails Moon Totem [find these at the Main Store on the same region]

Tattoos ~ Face ~ Ghost Ink Face Tattoo Sina / Upper body ~ Vestigium Fae Dreams / Leg ~ Vegas Infinity Snake

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Photos ~ Mystical Market

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Twisted Hunt Fall 2020: Drow

Time for a quick "Drow for non-elves" lesson. Not that you need to know anything about the Drow in order to do the Twisted Hunt, but just because it's fun to know...

Though there had always been references to "dark elves" in folklore, Gary Gygax was the one who gave them a name and description back in 1977 for the first edition of Dungeons and Dragons.

The Drow are a branch of the elven race, but they are outcasts, who dwell in the darkness, frequently living underground. Over the centuries they have adapted to their hidden world.

Their skin tends to be shades of gray and charcoal, but may be chalk white; their hair is usually white, though some have black hair; their eyes are usually blood red.

Theirs is a militaristic society and they war against their cousins who live above ground.

It is also a matriarchal society. Their primary deity is a spider goddess named Lolth.

Twisted Hunt Fall 2020 features Drow inspired designs and activities. This is the 12th year of Twisted fall madness. Our creators have added their own delightful twists (see how I did that?) to Drow lore and hope that you will have fun hunting for those elusive charcoal and muck green cubes. They will not be easy to find. There's a reason Twisted is known as the hardest hunt on the grid!

Merchant List HERE

Spiders may play a part in the décor and in many of the hunt gifts. Our designers are aware that some people have real issues with arachnids. Most of our shop owners have clearly marked the areas of their side hunts that might contain creepy crawlies, but this is because they're awesome and thoughtful, it was not a requirement, so if you really freak out at the "S" word or have nightmares at the very thought of webs, be aware that there is a possibility you'll run into some of each as you hunt. As for me, I love the little critters. I'm ready to Hunt!

Her Look ~ His look ~

Hair ~ No.Match No Experience Hair ~ Wasabai Erik
Head ~ Catwa Freya 3.3 Body ~ System body and head

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.2 Skin ~ Alb Mammon skin [former Halloween gift]
Skin ~ Ritual Elspeth Sabyne BOM Outfit ~ **DSO** Rune Outfit
Outfit ~ **DSO** Runea Outfit *
Shoes ~ **DSO** Runea Heels Spidered (Slink only but unrigged ones fit my Maitreya feet) *
Jewelry ~ **DSO** Spidered Web Bracers and Hair Net * / UtopiaH Katrina Collar
Nails ~ Aii Dark Touch (Vision) nails and tattoos

* Featured items may be Hunt prizes, prizes in a merchant's Side Hunt, themed gacha items or from End Game for Twisted Hunt Fall 2020, Sept 1-30.

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