Midsummer Enchantment June 21- July 5

The most creative fantasy, gothic and outré designers in Second Life join Dark Passions to present works of esoteric expression for the magickally inclined. Whether your preference is Fae, Witch, Goth, Gorean, Boho, Spirit or Other, you'll find something you'll love at Midsummer Enchantment!

The event is held in a beautifully landscaped environment that will work magic in your soul and make you forget about the steamy weather and summer storms as we celebrate the turning of the wheel of the year.

Besides EXCLUSIVE items, discounted items, gachas and wonders you won't find at any other event on the grid, there is a HUNT for Magic Potion Bottles like the one I'm holding in the picture.

Find a bottle anywhere in the event area, purchase it for $25 to enrich your inventory. Shop, relax and enjoy the beauty of Midsummer Enchantment.

Hair ~ Truth Cozy

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Camila 4.0
Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ enLight ERI lama

Outfit ~ Witch in a Box Coralis looks like separates with amber bead belt and trim *
Shoes ~ Witch in a Box Coralis included with outfit amber trim *
Tattoo ~ Skindustrial Bodyworks Witch Rune

Center picture is Shrine Hill from Blue Blood *. Original mesh hill comes with 3 ground options and simple altar with candle. PBR w/ Fallback Materials [grass and additional altar goods not included]

*Featured items @Midsummer Enchantment June 21 - July 5

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Anput, Anubis' Companion

• Anubis is one of the most recognizable of the Ancient Egyptian gods. He is depicted as a jackal-headed male associated with death, embalming, and the afterlife. However, many may not be aware that Anubis also has a female counterpart, his wife, Anput.
• As the wife of Anubis, Anput shares responsibility as a guardian of the departed, guiding souls on their transcendent journey to the afterlife. She is the goddess of mourning and bears the responsibility of protecting the physical remains in the course of transition.
  
  
  
  
  
  • She is depicted as a jackal-headed woman, often in a flowing gown. 
  • The flowing gown in the picture is Danse Diabolique from Aii. Rigged for Reborn, Waifu, V-tech, Legacy F, Perky, Petite, it comes with a huge hud of textures.
  
  Head ~ Milkbath Anubis
  Skin ~ 7 Deadly S[k]ins Labradoriet (no longer available)
  Body ~ Legacy Meshbody SE 1.7.1
  Outfit ~ Aii Danse Diabolique Gown
  Nails ~ [QE] Leviathan Female Claws and Toe Claws
  Other ~ Milkbath Ankh collar /Fallen Gods Clay Tablet / David Heather Ankh Staff

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Photos ~ Welcome to ancient Anubia, Egypt, Aegyptus in the year 154 AD. The empire is ruled under the rule of the Roman Emperor's son (Pharaoh Adrian Galtier I). Our Sim is Roman Ancient Egyptian. LGBTQ, Hetero Friendly!

Lovecraft Time @ Sci-Fi Con

Looking for something unique @ Sci-Fi Con? Join the weird and wonderful eldritch ambiance created by Arik Metzger, the master of all things Lovecraftian in SL, as he reads LIVE in voice @ Lovecraft Time: the Sci-Fi Con Edition. 

• Wednesday May 28 8pm - 10:30 slt "The Strange High House in the Mist" HERE

• Friday May 30 8pm - 10:30 slt "The Dunwich Horror" HERE

[Please be sure you have the ability to hear voice. Arik will be the only one speaking.]

Visit Innsmouth HERE

 Sci-fi Con, sponsored by Linden Labs and the Michael J Fox Foundation and supported by a variety of RP communities in Second Life, runs from May 23-June 4.

This year Sci-Fi Con proudly presents "Sci-Fi Con 17" Our mission is clear: to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds for the betterment of our shared world. Our vision extends beyond the virtual boundaries, aiming to make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease. To achieve this, we are committed to giving 100% of the proceeds directly towards the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Together, we stand united, making a real difference in the pursuit of a better future.

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New from Aii ~ Nautilus Armour

• The wonder of the nautilus* is that each chamber in the shell is the sum of the two cells just before. Each bit of growth increases its size and power. If we can grow with each experience, think how amazing we can be!

• Increase your power with this unique armor from Aii, currently @ the Warehouse Sale. It is designed to be beautiful and protective. 
• There are 30 different color combos available in the hud. 
• Rigged for Reborn, Waifu, V-tech, Legacy F, Perky, Petite. 
• DEMOs at the MAIN STORE and @ the Warehouse. Demo sets come linked, but pieces can be worn separately in the purchased armor. 

• I've combined the Nautilus Armour with the Fallen Comet BOM Body Tattoo. These tattoos blend so well with the other Aii items and integrate separate pieces into a unified whole. Find the tattoos in the MAIN STORE.

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*A nautilus is a type of cephalopod mollusk, related to squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish, that lives in a hard, spiral-shaped shell. They are known for their ability to control buoyancy by regulating air and water in their shell chambers, and they use jet propulsion to move through the water.

Hair ~ Doux Joya
Head ~ Lelutka EvoX Camila 4.0
Skin ~ Gloom Riley Skin 03
Body ~ Legacy Meshbody SE 1.7.1
Outfit ~ Aii Nautilus Armour
Tattoo ~ Aii & Ego Fallen Comet Mars / Neptune / Cancer
Nails ~ [QE] Leviathan Claws w Magick 001 hud

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Sci-fi Con May 23 ~ June 4

Sci-fi Con, sponsored by Linden Labs and the Michael J Fox Foundation and supported by a variety of RP communities in Second Life, runs from May 23-June 4.

• One of my favorite sponsors, Moonstone Studio, has a shop with the Vortex-themed items I'm showing in the pictures and is hosting 2 Movie Nights: All 3 episodes of the Dr Who Anniversary Special May 24th @ 2pm slt and The Electric State May 31 @ 2pm slt.

• Check out the schedule of events HERE

• This year Sci-Fi Con proudly presents "Sci-Fi Con 17" Our mission is clear: to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds for the betterment of our shared world. Our vision extends beyond the virtual boundaries, aiming to make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease.

• To achieve this, we are committed to giving 100% of the proceeds directly towards the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Together, we stand united, making a real difference in the pursuit of a better future.

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Photos ~ The MoonStudio @ SciFi Con 17 and Ashes of Romulus Hard Spock Cafe

More Springtime Magick

Setting the scene for Springtime Magick, I've combined pieces from [QE Home] with clothing and accessories to be found at Ostara's Altar.

• [QE Home] Moonstruck Picture Frames and Table decorated with metallic PBR Moon Phase inserts can be found @ Astrophe - April 05 - 25. Frame Set & Table sold separately or as a discounted Full Pack.  The frames include 8 wood textures and 6 metals with easy drag-and-drop feature to add your own pictures. 
• Throw Rug is Nouveau Spring with 7 textures. You'll find it @ Ostara's Altar *. 
• Potted plants are available in abundance @ the [QE] MAIN STORE.

When you find yourself overwhelmed by the noise and confusion of some of the other events going on this week, come relax in the peaceful countryside of Ostara's Altar. Do a little shopping and Hunt for the L$25 Eggs. 

Today I'm showing you:

• Clothing is Seraphina from Zoom *
• Eyes are in the Hunt Egg from Lovelysweet *
• Forest eyeshadow from Faeble *
• Tattoos are Ritualist Marks in gold from [AURO] *
• Magic Egg is from Raindale * 
• Floral Ring Set and Nails are from Seance *
• These items and much more can be found @ Ostara's Altar. 

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Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Billie 4.0

Eyes ~ Lovelysweet Seance *
Body ~ Maitreya LaraX
Skin ~ DeeTaleZ Raven Mixedtype

Outfit ~ Zoom Seraphina *
Shoes ~ HH Divinity Strap Heels
Nails ~ Seance Floral Ring Set and Nails *

*Featured items @ Ostara's Altar April 12 - 26

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Egg-citing Environments @ Ostara's Altar

• Ostara's Altar gives you more than just an opportunity to update your wardrobe, you can also give your home a whole new look for spring. 
• Case in point: the Eostra Living Set from [QE Home], just one of the many creations @ Ostara's Altar to add color and comfort to your SL abode.  
• Eostra includes the Sofa with 10 female and 8 male poses, Side Table and framed Wall Art.* I paired it with the Rug and some potted plants from the [QE] Farmhouse collection (available at the MAIN [QE] STORE) 
• Egg Cauldron and additional colored eggs from Moon Phase *

Click the Merchant & Hunt Gallery link below to see just some of the EXCLUSIVE landscaping, furnishings and decor available @ Ostara's Altar

*Featured items @ Ostara's Altar April 12 - 26

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Ostara's Altar ~ Fae and Elven

You will find a number of Fae and Elven mods at Ostara's Altar. 

Faunus will introduce you to an elven race that I hadn't encountered before:

The Eladrin are a subrace of elves in Dungeons & Dragons, specifically those native to the Feywild, a realm of unpredictable beauty and magic. They are deeply connected to the seasons and often exhibit traits and appearances reflecting the season they are attuned to.

Faunus brings an EXCLUSIVE mod to create an Eladrin persona for human mesh bodies. Purchase individual pieces or get everything in the FATPACK with 25% off. 6 flower colors. Male and female versions are available; try the DEMO. 

The female dress is sold separately.

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Hair ~ Stealthic Cascade

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Camila 4.0
Body ~ Legacy SE 1.7.1
Skin ~ Gloom Riley

Outfit ~ Faunus Eladrin Dress *

Other ~ Faunus Eladrin Tattoos, leaf accessories *

HIS

Hair ~ Argrace Gaku (no longer available)

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Kris 3.1

Eyes ~ Lovelysweet Seance Eyes Hunt Prize *
Body ~ Belleza Jake V3
Skin ~ Logo Noel v1.0 copper

Outfit ~ Faunus Eladrin Tattoos, leaf accessories*

*Featured items @ Ostara's Altar April 12 - 26

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Photos ~ Ostara's Altar

Ostara's Altar April 12 ~ 26

It's time for Ostara's Altar, a seasonal event featuring Second Life's favorite Gothic, Fantasy and Alternative creators, who have gathered to bring a touch of spring color and lightness to our mystical world.

Ostara, also known as Eostre, is the Anglo-Saxon goddess of dawn, spring, rebirth, and renewal. She represents fertility, new beginnings, and the awakening of nature after winter.

One story recounts how Eostre found a bird with its wings frozen to the earth. She saved it by transforming it into a hare, which retained the ability to lay eggs. The transformed hare was so grateful to be alive its eggs appeared in bright colors and patterns. 

Join the Hunt for mystic eggs like the one I'm holding in the second picture. No hud or hints necessary. Hunt Eggs may be hidden anywhere in the event area. The Hare has been everywhere! Pay the L$25 finder's fee to add the contents to your collection.

Whether your magic is dark and mysterious, light and ethereal, or you just enjoy wandering through the bounty of spring while shopping, you'll find clothing, body mods, home furnishings and accessories to fit your needs, all in a beautifully landscaped region where you can take photos in themed scenarios.

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Makeup ~ Miamai Astera face, neck and eye makeup *
Body ~ Legacy 1.7.1
Skin ~ WoW Mel Sunkissed

Outfit ~ Witch in a Box Lucretia Dress *
Shoes ~ [D&S] High Thigh Sandals
Nails ~ Seance Floral Ring Set and Nails *

Tattoos ~ Miamai Celestia body tattoos *

Hat and Basket ~ Livid The Green Witch Doll

*Featured items @ Ostara's Altar April 12 - 26

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Photos ~ Ostara's Altar various locations throughout the event

Danse Diabolique from Aii

• The sap is rising, time for the Fae folk to frolic! You need an outfit for Spring Shenanigans! Fortunately, Aii has just released a gown you'll love for those more formal fantasy events.
• The outfit is called Danse Diabolique. The word Diabolique means fiendish, wicked or devilish and you may find yourself feeling a bit naughty when wearing it, but you'll certainly stand out in a crowd!

• You'll find this set @ The Warehouse Sale Event. Drop into the Warehouse Sale or the Aii MAIN STORE for a DEMO! Play with the hud. There are dozens of textures and colors to choose!

• Danse Diabolique Gown comes with the Gown, metallic Body Filigree and Armlets, Gorget and optional Lace Cape with shoulder belts. Everything is designed to accent your curves.
• Rigged to fit Reborn, Waifu, V-Tech, Legacy F, Perky and Petite.

Hair ~ Moon Serenwe / Truth Tinsley
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0
Skin ~ Velour Serena Porcelain
Makeup ~ DarkerSide Nebula eye Swirlys
Body ~ eBody Reborn
Nails ~ Pure Poison Agatha Nails and Rings
Outfit ~ Aii Danse Diabolique Gown
Other ~ Nefekalum Rionach Crown

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Photos ~  Quills and Curiosities Enchanted Woods photo box