The Second Life Birthday Celebration starts this Sunday! Come and join in the celebration …SecondLife is fifteen years old!
This beautiful lighthouse was build by SaberBadkatt to celebrate the NeoVictoria Project; a dark roleplay community of the steampunk variety. Climb to the top and enjoy some gifts! Here’s the SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SL15B%20Dazzle/237/20/23
Our build for the SLB15 Birthday Celebration
The SL Community Celebration is a resident-supported celebration for residents of Second Life. The entire event including coordination of exhibitors, performers, volunteers and presentation is created by and for residents on a solely volunteer basis. This event has run for over 10 years. Learn more here: http://www.slcommunitycelebration.info/
Time: 21 April 2018 from 3 to 5 PM Location: Mrs. Chickenstalkers [Athenaeum Arcana] Organized By: MadMechaMessah
Players: MadMechaMessiah as Leander Hatfield; Paisley Dawes as Idalia Weed; melonnyvix as Melonny; and Hmmmph Stevaag as Hmmmph the Bumbling Traveler.
NeoLondoners Enjoy Tea at Mrs. Chickenstalkers
Event Description
Wherein the Undertaker and the Widow depart from NeoLondon to visit the Mrs. Chickenstalker’s in Athenaeum Arcana with the intention of selling Mister Hatfield’s impressive collection of funeralia. They discover the people of the fairelands have unique customs of their own …urns used for stew …urns used for pets …at least the Undertaker made a bulk sale for one customer’s personal pet cemetery! As for Miss Black and her strange ailment? The Healer and the Auditor remained sequestered with the poor female. Let us hope Mister Hatfield’s services won’t be needed too soon!
Time: 20 April 2018 from 6 to 8:30 PM Location: Mrs. Chickenstalkers [Athenaeum Arcana] Organized By: Asil Ares
Players: Asil Karu as Healer Asil Karu; MadMechaMessiah as Haskell Faustus; Snowjob as Ramu Suzuka; LadyLyndon as Jane Black; Asil Ares as Asil Clockwerk; melonnyvix as Melonny and Hmmmph Stenvaag as Hmmmph the Bumbling Traveler.
NeoLondoners Enjoy Tea at Mrs. Chickenstalkers
Event Description
Wherein the Healer from NeoLondon visits the Mrs. Chickenstalker’s in Athenaeum Arcana with the intention of selling her Sleepytime Jam, only to discover one of their members may have been infected by a dark shadow. Will the Auditor be able to find lore in the Library that will aid Miss Black, or will the shadow devour her? Can Hmmmph and Melonny start a friendship based only on drink and weapons? Is the mysterious Ramu Suzuka really blind, or is it an elaborate con? Join us and find out!
Fun Fact: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Good Emporiums are known throughout the Sidhe Empire; they have stores on all the Sidhe worlds, as well as several of the fairelands.
Time: 19 April 2018 from Noon to 2:30 PM Location: NeoLondon [NeoVictoria SIM] & Mrs. Chickenstalkers [Athenaeum Arcana] Organized By: Asil Ares
Players: AsilBBB as Cerridwen~in~Chains; MadMechaMessah as Haskell Faustus; Hmmmph Stenvaag as Hmmmph the Bumbling Traveler; and LadyLyndon as Jane Black
Event Description
The NeoVictorians open a portal between the Sidhe Empire and the famed merchant realm of Athenaeum Arcana in the fairelands.
In the town of NeoLondon, on the planet NeoVictoria, in the Sidhe Empire.Cerridwen~in~Chains flits like a firefly in her prison of stone, bronze and rune-locked magics.Haskell Faustus whirls downwards; a tornado of pitch-black feathers.Cerridwen~in~Chains whispers a thought: “You return, just as the gate to fairelands opens.”Jane Black felt the black flapping wings the prelude to a good story. “Greetings Auditor.”“I beg your pardon, Miss. Have we met before?”Hmmmph stops abruptly as she almost collides with the newcomer. “So sorry!”“Forgive me but I cannot stay and chat. Distant lands are calling and the portal must be opened.”Haskell Faustus enters, feeling first the welcoming warmth of the ward, then the soothing cool between the massive stone walls of the towering cathedral.“Portal?” her brows furrow as she strives to remember what today is. “Ah!!! The Faire. The Auditor…he is opening the portal!!!”She kens him; as he approaches the organ in the central nave, which controls the machine that she powers …which in turn …powers the city, it would come alive.Calling on the power, his mind reaching out to Cerridwen to unite and amplify their magic, he chants the secret names of the runes and draws them in the air.Mesmerized by the beauty of the lights and by the sounds of an unknown spell reverberating endlessly in the cathedralThey make a stable funnel between the dimensions. Slowly, the others would see a portal begin to form in the stone floor.Haskell lands, the fires licking at his fingers and blazing in his eyes, turning to embers, and then disappears entirely.She felt her body weaken at the magnificent sight …unknowingly, her hand had grabbed the hand of the woman besides her.“Miss… Do you have good arms? I am asking because I might faint anytime soon.” “I should hope so; I’m a swordswoman for hire.”“Adventure awaits,” he tells them, then boldly steps into the portal and is swallowed.They step into a different landscape; seeing a familiar sign …they walk through the door.“Greetings, Travelers. Welcome to Mrs. Chickenstalkers Apothecary and Fine Goods Emporium.”“What are the odds? The portal led us right to a Chickenstalker’s.”Her legs tremble… “This is the passage in the book where I faint.” And on that precise last word, she does.Haskell puts the woman on the couch and accepts the water Hmmmph hands to him. “Here, drink this …slowly.”Perhaps it is time for Chickenstalker’s famous assortment of smelling salts.“This must have been her first time stepping through an inter-dimensional portal. First time is always the worst.”“I will start looking for the salts.” Hmmmph eyes a cabinet of bottles and walks towards what she hopes is her prize.
Fantasy Faire is Second Life’s largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts & performers. It’s eleven day of commerce, special events, music & fundraising in fifteen SIMs created specifically for this event. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” fundraising effort. Last year’s Fantasy Faire raised more than US$34,000!
This is the NeoVictoria Project’s fifth year sponsoring the faire; this year, we’re sponsoring the Quest!
We’re also roleplaying on Beq Janus‘ grand library region named “Athenaeum Arcana“. And we have an engaging roleplay cycle planned that includes many FREE roleplay props. Our schedule is below. Come and join the NeoVictoria Roleplay Group for some steampunk roleplay!
NeoLondoners Enjoy Tea at Mrs. Chickenstalkers
Performance Schedule for
“A Visit to Mrs. Chickenstalkers”
Everyone is invited to roleplay with us! We’ll be wearing the group tag “NeoVictoria@Athenaeum”
Scene 1 ~ The Portal is Opened
Time: Thursday, 19 April 2018 from Noon to 2 PM, SL-time Location: Cathedral of Air and Darkness, NeoLondon Town. Take the teleporter in the Visitor Center to the cemetery. [NeoVictoria SIM]
Event Description
A portal is opened to the fairelands by Cerridwen, the Sidhe of the Cathedral. The NeoLondoners make their way to the grand bazaar of Athenaeum Arcana.
Scene 2 ~ Asil Karu Assesses the Shop
Time: Friday, 20 April 2018 from 6 to 8 PM, SL-time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
On the bazaar faireland of Athenaeum Arcana, citizens of NeoLondon are visiting an outpost of Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium, bringing new wares from the Sidhe Empire to present for your review. Healer Asil Karu will be showcasing Mrs. Chickenstalker’s famous sleepy-time jam. Free samples!
Scene 3 ~ The Undertaker
Time: Saturday, 21 April 2018 from 3 to 5 PM, SL-time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
Mister Leander Hatfield, NeoLondon’s premiere undertaker, will be showcasing the latest in funereal fashions. “Being dead is the thing you’ll spend the most time doing ..so you might as well do it right.”
Scene 4 ~ The Maid
Time: Monday, 23 April 2018 from 2 to 4 PM, SL-Time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
Miss Essie is taking some time away from the Widow Weed, and has promised to help manage the store. What trouble might she find in the stacks?
Scene 5 ~ The Healer Returns
Time: Tuesday, 24 April 2017 from 6 to 8 PM, SL-time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
Healer Asil has a new set of potions to present, and will also be available for private consultations.
Scene 6 ~ The Maid Returns
Time: Thursday, 26 April 2018 from 2 to 4 PM, SL-time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
Miss Essie is back at the register. Join her as she explores the shop.
Scene 7 ~ The Healer and the Undertaker
Time: Friday, 27 April 2018 from 10 AM to Noon, SL-time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
Healer Asil and Mister Hatfield will be showcasing their wares. Join them!
Scene 8 ~ The Undertaker Departs
Time: Saturday, 28 April 2018 from 2 to 4 PM, SL-time Location: Mrs. Chickenstalker’s Apothecary and Dry Goods Emporium [Athenaeum Arcana SIM]
Event Description
Mister Hatfield is packing up his coffins, for the return to the NeoLondon. Don’t miss this last chance to sample goods from the Sidhe Empire!
Fantasy Faire is Second Life’s largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts & performers. It’s eleven day of commerce, special events, music & fundraising in fifteen SIMs created specifically for this event. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” fundraising effort. Last year’s Fantasy Faire raised more than US$34,000!
It’s a grand design!
This is the NeoVictoria Project’s fifth year sponsoring the faire; this year, we’re sponsoring the Quest!
We’re also roleplaying on Beq Janus‘ grand library region named “Athenaeum Arcana“, with a cycle planned that includes many FREE roleplay props.
NeoLondoners Enjoy Tea at Mrs. Chickenstalkers
Join us for “A Visit to Mrs. Chickenstalkers” and see you at the Faire!
Historical Hunts, Ltd. presents STEAM XII. STEAMpunk Wonderland 1-31 March 2018
The only Victorian Steampunk-themed grid-wide hunt in SecondLife is produced by Historical Hunts. This is our eighth year contributing and this year we’re stop 40.
We always do a mini-hunt: this one features lovely mesh accessories.
We have five gifts staged throughout our Visitor’s Center on the skylevel of NeoVictoria SIM.
Our skylevel is always out-of-character (OOC), so hunters won’t disrupt the roleplay.
Here’s the list:
Pocketwatch
Top Hat
Pearl Necklace
Ladies Wrist Watch
2018 Souvenir Calendar
One of our gifts for the Steam 13 Hunt: A pocketwatch!One of our gifts for the Steam 13 Hunt: A delightful tophat.One of our gifts for the Steam 13 Hunt: A charming pearl necklace of linked mesh.One of our gifts for the Steam 13 Hunt: A lovely watch for the ladiesA steampunk inspired 2018 calendar for Steam 13
Credits: As always, the items were built by members of our community. Thanks to saberbadkatt for the wearables and Asil Ares for the calendar. Saber really does the most lovely things, please visit his shop on the marketplace: BADKATT’S ULTRA FINE WARES!
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
31 October 2017
Radio Riel & the NeoVictoria Project present a 2017 Halloween Event
2017 Halloween Event in Machinima SIM
A celebration marking All Hallows’ Eve in Second Life!
This live radio event, broadcast on Radio Riel’s Main channel, will celebrate all things spooky and scary. Gabrielle Riel and Prudence Jekyll will Disc Jockey. There will be prizes for the best steampunk-inspired scary costumes!
Halloween is Tuesday, 31 October 2017 and will be celebrated all around the world with costume parties, bonfires, divination, haunted attractions and trick-or-treating! We’re having a costume party in the NeoVictoria Skyclub and it’s a steampunk theme. Dress your avatar in scary Steampunk, Victorian, Mecha or Goth styles and join us in Machinima SIM. The party is not a roleplay event and is open to all adult Second Life residents, however, child avatars are not permitted.
The three lucky avatars who win the popular vote will each receive Lindens! Party starts at 6 PM, SL-time.
One of our 2016 Winners
About Radio Riel: An Internet-based public radio station supported by listeners and sponsors, Radio Riel produces six audio streams providing a unique selection of music, spoken-word, drama and additional programming to inform, educate and entertain, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Website: http://radioriel.org/. Contact for Radio Riel: Gabrielle Riel.
About The NeoVictoria Project: NeoVictoria is a unique dark roleplay platform that brings creative people together in a supportive and collaborative environment. The goal of The NeoVictoria Project is to create a virtuous circle where roleplay becomes filmed story.
Website: http://www.neovictoria.net. Contact for NeoVictoria: Asil Ares.
[From the Visitor’s Center, teleport to the NeoLondon Bridge, then cross the Neo-Thames; the lighhouse is just off the bridge-landing.]
In NeoVictoria, we do free-form dark roleplay. Free-form means there is no script; scenes evolve out of real-time character interactions. Dark roleplay means characters may act in aggressive, predatory, criminal and/or plain uncomfortable ways.
We use a simple dice-based wearable HUD called the NeoVictoria Roleplay Tool; avatars must wear this to see the roleplay chat. The item is free and available in our Visitor Center and various locations on our out-of-character skymall.
Players don’t have to be a member of our group to roleplay here; we do ask newcomers take a tour of the Visitor Center in NeoVictoria SIM to learn about the storyworld before joining in the roleplay. [Observer tags are also available for players who want to visit the land level, but not roleplay.]
A Legacy of War; our 7 year anniversary series
SCHEDULE FOR THE SIM-WIDE
A Legacy of War: the Pirates Arrive
Time: Wednesday, 20 September from 6 PM, SL-Time. Location: Lighthouse [Machinima SIM] Organized By: Asil Ares Event Description: The pirates arrive and dock at the lighthouse.
A Legacy of War: Oddness at the Lighthouse
Time: Thursday, 21 September from 6 PM, SL-Time. Location: Lighthouse [Machinima SIM] Organized By: Asil Ares
Event Description: The engine on the pirate’s airship starts acting up …odd things occur.
A Legacy of War: the Thanatos Field
Time: Friday, 22 September from 6 PM, SL-Time. Location: Lighthouse [Machinima SIM] Organized By: Asil Ares Event Description: The pirates jettison the engine, which destroys the lighthouse.
A Legacy of War: the New Lighthouse
Time: September 29, 2017, [START TIME TBA] Location: Lighthouse [Machinima SIM] Event Description: The NeoLondoners build a new lighthouse to replace the one that was destroyed.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
17 September 2017
Radio Riel & the NeoVictoria Project present 2017’s “Talk Like a Pirate!”
A celebration marking the NeoVictoria Project’s seventh year in Second Life!
This live radio event, broadcast on Radio Riel’s Steampunk channel, will celebrate “International Talk Like A Pirate Day”. Miss Gabrielle Riel to Disc Jockey. There will be prizes for best in male and female costumes! Argh!!!
International Talk Like A Pirate Day is Tuesday, 19 September 2017 and also marks the seventh anniversary of the NeoVictoria Project in Second Life! To celebrate we’re having a costume party in the NeoVictoria Skyclub and it’s a pirate theme. Radio Riel will broadcast the event over their main channel and their Steampunk channel with Miss Gabrielle Riel as our disc jockey. The lucky he and she to win the “best in” costume contest will each receive Lindens! The music starts at 7 PM, SL-time, with contest voting after 8 PM. [Our“Talk Like a Pirate” party is open to all adult Second Life residents and is not a formal roleplay event.]
About Radio Riel: An Internet-based public radio station supported by listeners and sponsors, Radio Riel produces six audio streams providing a unique selection of music, spoken-word, drama and additional programming to inform, educate and entertain, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Website: http://radioriel.org/. Contact for Radio Riel: Gabrielle Riel.
About The NeoVictoria Project: NeoVictoria is a unique dark roleplay platform that brings creative people together in a supportive and collaborative environment. The goal of The NeoVictoria Project is to create a virtuous circle where roleplay becomes filmed story.
Website: http://www.neovictoria.net. Contact for NeoVictoria: Asil Ares.
Art for “Talk Like a Pirate” Party, 2017
Radio Riel and NeoVictoria Present Talk Like A Pirate!
