I started role playing in Gamilia, a little land that no longer exists. When it crashed and went boom, a few of us moved to the fantastic kingdom of Aglarond. It had major problems, the expectations that were placed on their leaders wore me out and used up all of my creative juices. I hung on and hung on and eventually left for the Kingdom of Erebos. The owners are friendly and easy going, the dos and don't are simple and don't fill volumes upon volumes of reading material.
Since then Aglarond has been moved into the middle of Tirion lands. A very smart decision. Because of a personal request, I have retained my general membership and visit upon occasion. Last week they held a Craft Fair with carnival rides!! It seems really odd to see a spider, a ferris wheel, and a cotton candy machine in a medieval land.
Stani and I visited the other day. One thing about SL, I'm not scared of heights or being held upside down at...Let's ride that !
mmm...I'm not hanging on! I'm not that brave! We started out nearer each other; Stani is testing to see if sitting on opposite sides makes any difference. nope
The spider, I knew it as an octopus
Ignore the fuzzy pink, it's a reflection.Through the ferris wheel you can see the carousel and a nomad tent is peeking through the trees on the left.
More reflections. grrr. This is an interesting sitting position for the one in front! The fuzzy yellow green is the pod-like seat! The person in back should sit first.
We finished with the tame carousel horses.
The carnival is located in front of the fortress in Aglarond. If you would like to visit, TP to the village and walk through the forest.
BBBC Topic - Describe what your perfect Second Life day would be like.
My perfect day in SL?.....I thought about that while I exercised tonight after work. What would it be like? Would it be nothing but dancing, dancing, dancing? no, too much of a good thing can be boring too!
I was human for a year and a half before I donned wings for the first time. My perfect day would be a balance of the two, and time with good friends.
It would be a Sunday with Fae Fest, a kingdom wide dance in Aglarond choreographed by, and sponsored by fae (my friend Emy and myself). Everything would go smoothly for the event. Emy and the DJ's are always pros, but last time the stream went down when LL moved the sim to a different computer! None of that you hear? Everyone would have a splendid time. I wouldn't be buried under IM's during the event and it wouldn't take me an hour to wrap up afterward.
Fun role play later in the afternoon.
I was invited to participate today in my role as the Banrion na Fae (Queen of the Fae). The race of Wild Elves have been abducting and attempting to abduct someone. The last reported incident was two weeks ago and the main concern has shifted to an evil being trying to take over the kingdom. Here is the notice I posted after the role play (remember space for notices is only so big)
Wild Elves serve Fae Queen tip to gods
I am proven over trusting this day. I was approached by wild elves met before & felt no harm in. A being transformed into a dragon close to us & we hid together, went down a cliff to boats, & journeyed to Drakonis.
After lulling me with fish & fine drink, they led me further to a stone circle. The male restrained me, the female cut off the tip of my wing! They had the audacity to try and sooth me & doctor my wounds! I was released.
Through my anguish my impression was they were appeasing their gods.
Just one tiny shopping excursion to instantly (haha) find the perfect little something to complete an outfit. Actually I usually blog and notice shop. I either spot something in a blog (I don't read the fashion feed) or see something in one of the few notices I read. I have way more clothing than I need. What I really need to concentrate on is a new skin that looks like me. The only one I've found is the one I bought when I joined - a limited edition from Celestial Studios.
Lively chatter on the Ch'Know friends group scattered throughout the day and evening.
That evening dancing with the Funky Feats. This is my "time to relax" clue. Not that I always do. I sometimes write blog posts, my weekly report on the fae, and notices while dancing. The only time I'm guaranteed to not be attempting to multi-task is when I am couple dancing.
And later a dreamy wrap-up to the day as I do just that! Hop on a dance ball with one of my four favorite men in SL.
Absolute perfection? A day that includes time with the people that matter the most to me in this world.
Okay, yes I enjoy dancing. I either sit around, or dance on the chim Meara gave me (thx Meara!) while doing other stuff.
There was a Dance of the Merfolk in Aglarond Sunday! This was a dream of Klara's, the mer race leader for the kingdom.
Aglarond has some beautiful spots for the mer. There was some thought the occupancy caps might be too small so Klara created this setting in the depths near the fortress with coral, kelp, treasure chests and a large turtle.
Klara, in the striking red tail. Two of the five fae that attended are Deodar and Lolli. They didn't have a chance to don a mer tail, however fae won't drown and their wings will enable them to move underwater.
Ysera, who is a cute little dragon, joined in. Click on pictures for a larger image.
Emy, Tori, a lady I don't recogize, Tulsa and myself
Emy's choreography makes it all happen. TinaMarie Beck was the DJ engaged for the event. Her stream had problems before it started. Tulsa came to the rescue by streaming her play list for the dance.
Zelda and Destiny traded in their white angel wings for a time.
The one with the golden tail on the far left is BB Bailey! She was an angel in Aglarond and visited for the dance; it was great to see her.
The dance is joined by Khy, the really large dragon, who considerately asked if he was too big. Happily the area was large enough for him to join in.
There were at least eighteen in attendance representing five races. I was really excited to see such a wonderful turnout and delighted for Klara at the success of her first mer dance. Emy did a good job working with the small number of dances she could locate for the mer. Around fifty seems very limiting when she is used to over 300.
Linwe, the Aglarond elf leader, came to Maralee (kingdom activities scheduler) and I with the suggestion of using the monthly Fae Fest event as the opportunity for an official May Day celebration for the Kingdom of Aglarond. We thought it was an excellent idea, so Mara and I chose last Sunday, May 3rd as the best date.
Linwe, Emy (fae choreographer) and I worked together to pull it off. Linwe set out a wonderful buffet in the small pavilion.
Essie and Alli
The gist of a notice:
Aglarond's May Day celebration in conjunction with Fae Fest brings you dancing around the maypole choreographed by Emyly Beaumont with DJ Otawan Fouquet.
A suckling pig and drinks, chairs to relax in, couple dances, cuddles behind the bushes! We have it all for you!
It is for everyone! Come join us, and don't forget your potion!!
Zee was kind enough to provide us with an anti-pregancy potion to ensure there would be no small surprises in a few months! I sent it out kingdom-wide with the invitations.
Destiny and Avrilleona dancing
Moss, Shawwn, and magically the picture captured what we couldn't see - High Queen Hispa in ghostly form haunting the party
Emy and Legend
There was a wonderful turnout for the event; thirty-four all together with a few over 20 at the peak.
The Kingdom of Aglarond was hit with a devastating flood a couple of weeks ago. A few were lost to the waters or injuries contributed to the flooding and rescue operations. That weekend after the flood waters had barely begun to recede, individuals from all, or almost all, of the races that live in the kingdom, got together for a celebration of life!
Our choreographer Emy, and DJ Otawan, selected dance steps and music nicely suited to our first Fae Fest in Aglarond, and they did a superb job handling the change of location on short notice (my thanks to Essie and Maralee for their help with this).
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Crista, Temperance, myself and another lady join in dance
Swee sitting in the middle of the circle with us dancing around her. She later joined in.
Freddy, a centaur and a ghostly elf, Linwe, who haunted the event!
Onlookers watching the festivities
Dancing near the small pavilion with the flooded plains of Aglarond in the background; rejoicing that we survived.
Around thirty attended! It was a wonderful turnout! Thank you to everyone who came and supported the event. Casandra gives a big smile and hugs you back!
Magdalenamarie and Cliff were wed in the private chapel on their property. The theme of red and black was carried throughout with swagged drapes, tuffed cushions, candles and of course, red roses.
Magda was stunning in a confection of embellished red tulle and Cliff was quite handsome in a brocade coat.
Their vows were truly beautiful. Their union illustrates the genuine caring that can blossom between friends into a deeper love. 
Groomsmen - Orion, Falassalond, Cyliss
Bridesmaids - Me, Temperance, Elven, Desmonda
The breathtakingly lovely bride prior to the ceremony
Maralee, officiating - Magda and Cliff
Exchanging vows
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Second Life is a magical environment full of love and tenderness, heart ache and tragedy. May we all cherish the tenderness and live inspired by the love we find.
