Forgotten Forest August 21 - September 4

The Wheel of the Year turns and we find ourselves taking refuge from the heat in the Forgotten Forest. This spot is not on any map and is hidden from those who lack a sense of magick.

Dark Passions brings you the Forgotten Forest event August 21- September 4.

Your favorite fantasy, witchy, esoteric and mystical creators have gathered to share their visions and to make their newest and most unique goods available in one beautifully landscaped location.  

 

Themes:

 • Enchanted Forest • Dark Fantasy • Fairy Tales • Woodland Magic

 • Mystical Creatures • Witches • Gothic Elegance • Forgotten Ruins

As you journey through the Forest, watch for Potion Bottles like the one I'm holding. Find a bottle, pay the L$25 finder's fee and add the wonders inside to your inventory. Hunt items often compliment or complete the items for sale in the booths. Bottles may be hidden or in plain sight anywhere in the event region. There are no hints, it just takes a keen eye to find them.

Hair ~ Truth Pillow

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0
Body ~ Maitreya LaraX
Skin ~ Glam Affair EvoX Fairy Tale 009 + Ethereal Essence Body
Outfit ~ zOOm Enchanted Floral Whisper Outfit [3 styles][LaraX / Legacy / Reborn / Waifu] *
Nails ~ Eventyra Springtime Goddess

Tattoo ~ HDesign Butterfly + Tribal XXVI

*Featured items @ Forgotten Forest August 21 ~ September 4

Merchant & Hunt Gallery HERE

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Photos ~ the Forgotten Forest 

Lady in Red

My look today features the lovely Sugar Petal Gown Set from Aii. I wanted a strong presence and the red textures in the hud worked perfectly to express my idea.

The color red carries several universal symbols and themes that transcend cultural boundaries: Passion: Red is often linked to intense emotions like love, desire, and courage. A lady dressed in red may convey passion or strong feelings.

Energy: Red is a dynamic color representing vitality, action, and determination. It can symbolize life force energy or inner strength.
Courage: Wearing red can signify bravery, assertiveness, and confidence. The lady in red may exude a sense of fearlessness or boldness.*

In spirituality, the color red holds significant meaning across different cultures. It symbolizes vitality, strength, and life force energy. When incorporated into spiritual practices or rituals, red is believed to awaken inner power and courage. It can be used to channel passion towards spiritual growth or transformation.*

Hair ~ Truth Element

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Skin ~ Belleza Jasmin Sunkissed

Body ~ eBody Reborn SE 1.7.1
Outfit ~ Aii Sugar Petal
Tattoo ~ MV My Hidden Gem

Jewelry ~ Aii Sugar Petal (included with set)

*Unlocking The Lady In Red Spiritual Meaning: Symbolism, Significance, And Modern Interpretations

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Photos ~ Background ~ Fantasy China 

Sugar Petal Sweet from Aii

This lovely outfit from Aii is featured @ Midnight Order July 20 ~ August 20
Featuring ruffles, jewels, flowers and absolutely gorgeous styling, you'll find romantic appeal in a wide variety of colors. It includes the Heels and Jewelry as part of the set. Wear Puff or regular Sleeves, with or without the Shawl, Skirt or Panties, there are lots of ways to enjoy this set. 

The Corset on the set for Reborn bodies is special. You can adjust your decolletage by wearing the Squish Corset that comes in L or S sizes. You will have a perfectly fitted bodice that can doesn't require changing your body shape. 

Hud holds 20 preset textures each for the Fabric, Flowers and Gems + 5 Metals and of course, you can always tint Aii's pieces to suit your personal style.

 
[Rigged For: Reborn+Squish / Waifu+Squish / Legacy F / Legacy F Petite / Legacy F Perky ]

(Regular Corset shown in this picture with my normal body shape.)

Shown with Aii's Dark Fae Wings which are also amazing! Every scale and vein is visible on the wings and the movement is excellent. [80 wing colors with realistic and fantasy markings / 20 Gemstone types / 10 metals + tint options to personalize everything as you wish].

Demos are available @ Midnight Order and the Aii MAIN STORE.
* Featured Item is available @ Midnight Order till August 20

Hair ~ Monso Agrea

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Skin ~ enLight FIA Satin

Body ~ eBody Reborn 2.0

Outfit ~ Aii Sugar Petal Gown *
Tattoo ~ Tattooko NeckBeautyFour

Nails ~ Cazimi Velour Nails in Rose Kiss
Other ~ Aii Dark Fae Wings

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Photos ~ Background is Synnergy Tavis Dark Romance

A Hymn for Nyx

In Greek mythology Nyx stands as the embodiment of night. Born of Chaos, she was one of the first deities to shape the universe. Nyx cloaks the world in darkness.

Mother to Sleep and Death, Nyx weaves through the myths as a figure of immense mystery and power. Her presence is felt when the skies darken and whispers of the unknown start to fill the air.

I combined items from two of my sponsors to create an evocative atmosphere for my Nyx rite. 

The outfit is the lovely Danse Diabolique Gown and Cape from Aii. It comes rigged for Reborn, Waifu, V-tech, Legacy F, Perky, Petite, and includes a huge hud of textures. Pieces can be worn separately to expand the versatility of the outfit.

The setting is from [QE Home] ~ Velara Wedding Arch, Velara Crystal Clusters, Velara Candles, Velara Moonstone Path and Velara Altar Stones. Each piece has multiple color choices. There are a dozen stone textures for the Altar and Path. Pieces sold separately in dark or light or all together in a Fatpack.

 

Wild Roots Groupings come in multiple configurations and 6 textures.

Find QE in 2 locations : 

[QE Home]

[QE Home] 2 

Hair ~ Doux Kiara

Head ~ [AK] Akeruka Creations Barbara 

Skin ~ Ives Jessica

Body ~ Meshbody Legacy SE 1.7.1
Outfit ~ Aii Dance Diabolique Gown
Jewelry ~ Heartsdale Jewellery Piya Piya Earrings

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Twisted Bronco Buster

It wouldn't be a Twisted Rodeo if it didn't have really well-hidden twisted cubes, unique gifts and a bucking bronco or two. 

Invite your friends to test their speed and skill @ the Twisted Rodeo and Mini-Hunt. There is a horse rezzer in the Rodeo grounds. Use the racetrack or one of the corrals to show how well you can ride. You have till June 30 to perfect your skills before the event closes.

Someone in Twisted Group chat asked if the Teeglepet horses could buck, so I went to the site to find out. I am happy to report that you can set the horses to "spook", "buck", and "rear' as well as walking, cantering, trotting and galloping. They won't buck you off like the mechanical bull that opened Aznana's first blog for this event, but they will provide some good photo opportunities 

I'm wearing the Wild Horses Shirt and Vest from Psyche's Pstyles available in a RFL kiosk. All kiosk purchases are a donation to the American Cancer Society. 

Hair ~ No.match No_Claim
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Kris 4.0

Body ~ Belleza Jake
Skin ~ Not Found Sheen Hinti
Outfit ~ Psyche's Pstyles Wild Horses Shirt and Vest *
Shoes ~ CA Vee Jeans w boots attached

* Featured items are from the Twisted Sale and Mini Hunt as themed sale items 

Twisted Rodeo June 1 - 30

* * No horses were injured in the making of this blog. The horse told me that he enjoyed it very much * *

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Photo ~ Twisted Rodeo Grounds

Twisted Business Partners

Western tradition says there should be a posed photo of business partners to hang on the office wall of the ranch. You see them all over the old west. William and I headed over to Cowus & Sons, where there is a nice photo studio as well as fresh vegetables and dry goods.

We posed with the latest addition to the herd, Bessy, while wearing outfits from Psyche's Pstyles. Both outfits are available in RFL kiosks, so we felt good about making a donation to the American Cancer Society while getting a new look. 

Make it your business to visit the Twisted Rodeo and Mini Hunt before June 30.

HER
Hair ~ Truth Jill
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Noel 4.0
Skin ~ enLight GAB satin
Outfit ~  Psyche's Pstyles Deal Me In Dress *

HIS
Hair ~ No.Match No_Claim
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Kris
Skin ~ Not Found Sheen Hinti
Outfit ~ Psyche's Pstyles Wild Horses Shirt & Vest *
Shoes ~ CA VEE Jeans and boots

* Featured items are from the Twisted Sale and Mini Hunt as themed sale items 

Twisted Rodeo June 1 - 30

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Photo ~ Twisted Rodeo Cowus & Sons General Goods.

Paca Cow is a GG @ the Tentacio Store new location.

Twisted Red Light Rosie

• For your RP pleasure or for those times when you just really want to put on a burlesque show, this dress from Psyche's Pstyles will bring down the house. 
• It's in a Relay for Life vendor @ the Twisted Rodeo Sale and Mini-hunt, so you'll be making a donation to the American Cancer Society in addition to getting an Exclusive look.

• The hud includes 6 accent colors [Reborn, LaraX, Maitreya 3.5, Legacy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass Physique, Tonic Fine, Ebody Classic, TMP, Ocaoin, Classic M]

Hair ~ BonBon Freya

Head ~ [AK AdvX] Jolie
Skin ~ [AK AdvX] Jolie rosekiss
Outfit ~ Psyche's Pstyles Red Light Rosie Dress *
Shoes ~ Le'La Meral Heels
Jewelry ~ La Forgia Arwin Bracelets / Thalia Earrings

* Featured items are from the Twisted Sale and Mini-hunt as hunt prizes or themed sale items. 

Twisted Rodeo June 1 - 30

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Photo ~ Twisted Rodeo Saloon

Twisted Rodeo June 1 - 30

It's that lovely time of year when the nice folks who bring you the Twisted Hunts lose their minds to the heat.

Come on down to the Twisted Rodeo, a sales event featuring western and bovine themed goodies. This is a Relay for Life event so look for vendors marked with RFL and American Cancer Society stickers to turn your purchases into donations. 

There is a Mini Hunt Featuring Twisted cubes with wood and cowhide spotted markings. The Twisted Cubes are fiendishly hidden, though there aren't any decoys. 

My one hint for the hunt would be "Look HIGH and low". Find 11 Hunt cubes in the rodeo grounds and town. 

• Play the games
• Rezz a Teeglepet Horse and ride it around the track or through the town
• The Mechanical Bull is available to let you practice falling on your ***. My record was 10.03 seconds.

Hair ~ Ayashi Citrine 

Head ~ Genus Project Strong Face W003-v2.0
Skin ~ Miticol Mu Muu w horns & ears
Outfit ~ V8 Underground Lauren Ham outfit 

🐮Twisted Rodeo June 1 - 30 🐮

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Photos ~ Twisted Rodeo

Aii's Spirit Fox

Fox spirits and nine-tailed foxes appear frequently in Chinese folklore, literature, and mythology. Depending on the story, the fox spirit's presence may be a good or a bad omen. The motif of nine-tailed foxes from Chinese culture was eventually transmitted and introduced to Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. [1]



Foxes are a common subject of Japanese folklore; in English, the word kitsune refers to them in this context. Stories depict legendary foxes as intelligent beings and as possessing paranormal abilities that increase with their age and wisdom.

Aii's latest creation is a Spirit Fox which can include Body, Ears, Tail, Claws and Geta (sold separately or all in a FATPACK). Buy one or all 5 sets, each with a huge hud of textures, to create your own look [eBody, Legacy F and Legacy M].

See what I wrote about the Kitsune for Fantasy Faire and more pictures of this set HERE.

Hair ~ Ayashi Kauna F

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Skin ~ Heaux Lynn 

Body ~ Meshbody Legacy F 1.7.1
Outfit ~ Aii Spirit Fox
Tattoo ~ Loa Yae

Nails ~ Aii Spirit Fox Claws

Shoes ~ Aii Geta Kitsune [includes sizes for mesh human feet as well]
Other ~ Naminoke Torii Hairsticks

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Photos ~ Tsunami Japanese Chinese Creations

[1] Wallen, Martin (2006). Fox. London: Reaktion Books. pp. 69–70. ISBN 978-1-86189-297-3

Sci-Fi Con ~ May 29 - June 9

• 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 29-June 9. 

This year Sci-Fi Con proudly presents "Sci-Fi Con 18 Sci-Fi though the Eras" 

Attendees can explore 9 Sci-Fi themed regions over the decades, each offering unique adventures and surprises.

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.

Events Calendar

Main Stage

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Pictures ~

1. Looking E from the Main Stage

2. Photo op with popular punk band "Evil Trashcans"

3. The Auction House