Cyber Fair: The Blade of Kujo

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STORYLINE: Insilico never slept. It pulsed, an electric heartbeat of neon and vice, where the strong ruled with steel fists and the weak were swallowed whole. Hovercrafts screeched between spires of glass and chrome. Data ghosts whispered through the air, carrying secrets worth killing for. And at the center of it all sat Kujo.

Kujo, the Cyber Mafia boss. A name spoken in hushed tones, feared from the top tiers of Insilico’s floating utopia to the grimy underbelly where oxygen was bought and lives were cheaper than code. His body was a symphony of engineered perfection ,chromed bones, biofiber muscles, a neural core more advanced than military AIs. He was a predator in a world of scavengers. His blade showed no mercy.

And yet, in the heart of his fortress ,a penthouse of bulletproof glass and digitized nightmares, sat a boy who didn’t belong.

Eden.

Barefoot. Clad in simple linen. A relic from another time, another world. The boy had no implants, no augments, no cyber-link. His eyes, untainted by the ever-present glow of the city, held something rare, -- something untouched.

People whispered about it. Why would Kujo, the most ruthless force in Insilico, guard the lad like a dragon hoarding treasure? Was Eden worth more than credits, more than data? Or was it something else entirely?

Some said the boy was a key, a secret weapon hidden beneath soft hands and innocent prayers. Others believed he was Kujo’s redemption, a living memory of something the crime lord had long since lost.

But the truth?

The truth was a locked vault in Kujo’s mind. And in Insilico, secrets were the deadliest currency of all.

Longtime readers of my blog might already spotted both Kujo and Eden are returning characters. Updating both characters with current wares at Cyber Fair, and the story are the inspiration for this series.   The intense stare of Kujo is thanks to the Savage Fantasy black sclera by Gloom. And how awesome is the gritty Replicant skin by Utopia? It's different for me, but totally works for my style with a brow change by HISS and under underage concealer by Izzie's.   The armor, jacket, and glove by Lavenvo have PBR are beautifully crafted and have many color texture options.   The Visor by _TRK_ is interactive. Touch it to open the face shield and touch again to close. It and the jaw both have many color options, glow color. Very cool.   The large wicked looking spider leg backpack is by Bison and has color and texture options.   The sword is by Ayaya and its mod, so just edited its glow to red.   The Xanthe hair by Sintiklia is a style with a lot of potential you might miss at first glance. There is an unrigged version with bangs as separate attachments, plus a style hud. It made possible to turn a whimsical cat headphones girl style into a warrior samurai style! The hachigane headbands are by Last Ride. Blood tattoos by Yaya and Sacrilege.

On him, Kujo of the Cyber Mafia:
Armor: [LANEVO] Silence Armor, Legacy.M, fatpack [mesh](Cyber Fair)(885L)

Jacket: [LANEVO] Silence Jacket, Legacy.M, fatpack [mesh](Cyber Fair)(885L)

Glove: [LANEVO] Silence Glove, Legacy.M, fatpack [mesh](Cyber Fair)(660L)

Skin: [utopia] replicant, scream, picasso, no brows, evo X [BOM](Cyber Fair)(799L)

Backpack: BISON NeoGrip-X [mesh](Cyber Fair)(249L)
Eyes: Gloom Savage Fantasy Collection - Sclera 03 - Red [mesh](Cyber Fair)(290L)
Hair: Sintiklia Xanthe, black and browns [mesh](Cyber Fair)(350L)
Sword: AYAYA HF Executioner's Blade, White [mesh](Cyber Fair)(275L)
Visor, jaw: _TRK_ Futura Mask, Visor, V1, fatpack [mesh](Cyber Fair)(899L)

Headband, hair bow: Last Ride 47 Samurai/Headband, Hachigane [mesh]

Horns: Cubic Cherry Aeon [mesh]

Claws: L'Emporio&PL Oblio Vampire Claws male [mesh](350L)
Makeup: Izzie's - LeL Evo X - Under Eye Concealer 01 [BOM

Blood: YaYa face blood, evox [BOM]
Makeup, blood: sacrilege eternal damnation [BOM](329L)

Brow: HISS Mika Brow [BOM]

Head: LeLUTKA Kane Evolution [mesh](3990L)
Body: TheShops [BODY] Athletic Meshbody (Legacy)(m) (1.7.1) [mesh](5000L)

BONUS IMAGE: inworld raw shot, midday sky

Gothical: A Light in the Darkness

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STORYLINE: "Come into the light," a man's voice spoke softly to Little Bunny. Who was he? Why did she feel so terrible? The last thing she remembered was eating and drinking too much at the Princess Layla's Taste of October party. Her eyes flickered open, and she immediately regretted it. "No... it burns!" The man was holding her tenderly. She would have protested but she felt so weak. "Don't be afraid," he said. "I'm an Exorcist. I've dealt with the Princess. She won't harm you again, at least not until next October. She is banished for now. Sadly, I was not able to stop all her designs. Your life will be different now." Bunny shook her head, "What do mean. I don't understand." The man laid her down gently. "I'm sorry to deliver such sad news. You have been bitten by the Nosferatu. But I will help you, if you trust me."

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

There's a lot to do for Halloween in SL, just check the Destination Guide, but one you may not know about is the Hakoniwa sim event, by Yazoo Rang and Aslan, veteran creators of many past excellent adventures like Horror Night. To begin, pick up a hud at the start, and search the entire sim for the missing front gate letters "Hakoniwa." You can read more about the event here: The Dark Forest Birth in Hakoniwa. Game is from from October 28 to November 30, 2019.

On him, The Goetia:
Cape: W-Zero -00-Emperor mantle/M_black_Arm [mesh](Gothical)(300L)
Outfit: Last Ride Goetia#39 Necklace, Raven long coat [mesh](Gothical)(300L)
Pet: Hilted Cuddle Demon Goat - Black/Gold [mesh](Gothical)(149L)
Cross: Air Stavros gold [mesh](The Dark Forest Birth in Hakoniwa)[mesh](Hunt gift)
Hair: No.Match NO.PASSION male [mesh](200L)
Claws: CerberusXing [CX] Salient Talons - Onyx BENTO, Vista Male (277L)
Eyes: Dead Apples Marble - Heroine [mesh](89L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Noctis skin - Tone 01 [BOM]
Mesh head: Raven Bell James, Bento [mesh] (2000L)
Body: Belleza Jake Mesh Body [mesh](2999L)
Pose: Something New Props n Poses A Wizards Mummy (100L)

On Her, Little Bunny:
Guest appearance: Top Lorefield, of Ariel*s Nail
Dress: W-Zero Classical Lolita Dress, red [mesh](Gothical)(350L)
Hat: MIL*MIL Gothical Hat [mesh](Gothical)(fatpack 350L)
Bunny Ears: Rozoregalia Jyoulaty Headdress [mesh](Gothical)(230L)
Tears: Cubic Cherry Sakura Tears [mesh]

Setting:
Backdrop: Paparazzi BACKDROP Gothic Castle [mesh](Salem)(299L)

Fantasy Faire 2017: The Violinist of Venice

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STORYLINE: Water lapped at the edges of the Piazza San Marco as the night sky softened to pinks and purples. A lone figure emerged from the shadows carrying a violin case and music stand. He was dressed in formal clothes from another time period. In any other city, he would have drawn stares however this was Venice. Wearing a mask was not considered odd either. As the man took off his cloak, and positioned his music stand, several locals quickly took up best sitting spots nearby. They knew to expect his exquisite concerts in the spring. And he did not disappoint. His music was so powerful, several women tried to discreetly wipe away their tears. Money began to fill his violin case. There were murmurs he was someone famous, but no one really knew. He didn't talk much, just nodded and said thank you, He always took his earnings to the nuns at St. Mark's Basilica and asked them to donate it for him to cancer research. The nuns knew to not ask questions, but surely his heartfelt music reflected a soul grieving the loss of someone dear.

The Fantasy Faire going on strong. 15 beautiful sim designs. The popular Quest game. Literary festival. Role playing. Parades. Live performances. DJs. Parades... and not to mention, lots and lots of shopping to raise money for a good cause, Relay for Life of American Cancer Association.

You can find the shopping catalog for the Faire here: Shopping-catalogue-2017  It includes direct teleport coordinates to speed your shopping. NOTE: The catalog shows only the Relay for Life vendors, there is much more to be seen and explored at the Fantasy Faire. Don't miss one of the very best events in SecondLife!

On him, The Violinist of Venice:
Outfit: Last Ride Marquis, Purple [mesh](Fantasy Faire, Spirit Pool)(200L)
Hat: Illusions Chauncey Tricorn Hat [mesh](Fantasy Faire, The Rose)(375L)
Mask: Vengeful Threads Phantom Mask in Void, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire, The Rose)(50L)
Violin, animation: Kei Spot Kei's Baroque Violin, Bow [mesh](Fantasy Faire, The Rose)(200L)
Boots: LightStar ThighHighBoots+Top-White-Male [mesh](500L)
Eyes: Dead Apples Twinkle Eyes V2 - Cold [mesh](89L)
Hair: Truth Hair Ryleigh [mesh](12 Days of Savings)(100L)
Applier Head: Tableau Vivant Tox Skin - Tone 03 Blonde TMP (600L)
Hand applier: Tableau Vivant Skin body/hands/feet - Tone 03, Omega applier (400L)
Hand, hand pose: Slink Male Hands - Dynamic - BENTO [mesh] (450L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Body: TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe Body [mesh](5000L)

Props:
Music stand: Kei Spot Kei's Baroque Duet [mesh](Fantasy Faire, The Rose)(250L)
Mask: deviousMind Piume e Fiori "La Riche" RavenMask, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Fair, The Rose)(75L)

Location:
Fantasy Faire: The Rose by Fallen Gods

The Real Prince Charming

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STORYLINE: Perhaps you have heard the story of Cinderella. But what you haven't heard is the real tale. There are no such thing as magic and fairy godmothers. No, this story has its own special magic, albeit a very human one. You see it all began when the castle Chimney Sweep was dismissed for the evening, since he was not needed during the grand ball. As he was walking home, he heard the heart aching sobs of the only young girl in town not at the ball....

The clock strikes midnight on March 4th. You still have time to explore Enchantment, and do the popular Enchantment hunt (just pick up the Hud at event sim to play). The closing live dance show with Lady Garden Cabaret is at 3pm sl. Don't miss it!

On her, Cinderella:
Dress: MoonAmore Midnight Illusion Gown / Dress [mesh](Enchantment)(499L)
Hair: No.Match No Dance [mesh](Enchantment)(200L)
Flowers, pose: Naminoke *N*Cinderella Stick Bouquet [mesh](Enchantment)(250L)
Corsage: Naminoke *N*Cinderella corsage [mesh](Enchantment)(250L)
Veil: Naminoke *N*Veil #2 [mesh](Enchantment)(250L)
Necklace: Bauhaus Movement Duchess Necklace White Gems[mesh](Enchantment)(230L)
Crown: Silvery K Tiara Silver [mesh](180L)
Gloves: BOOM Dame Elbow Gloves pure satin [mesh](200L)
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes - Fjord [mesh](150L)
Face, body appliers: Lumae Eirtae - T4 - Fawn // Showgirl (850L)
Head: Slink Visage Mesh Head - Becky [mesh] (2250L)
Legs: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara [mesh](2750L)

On him, Prince Charming:
Hair: Tableau Vivant Oliver hair - naturals 2 [mesh](250L)
Jacket: C L A Vv. Napoleon Jacket Navy, gacha [mesh](70L)
Shirt, vest: BareRose B@R ::: Armandi Brown Vest Inner[mesh](190L)
Sash: BareRose B@R ::: Pirate Emperor Black Sash [mesh](190L)
Pants: Last Ride The Marquis - black [mesh](300L)
Ears: Mandala STEKING_EARS_Season5 [mesh](697L)
Skin applier face: Clef de Peau  Joseph for Adam (500L)
Head: Absolut Creation ADAM-head -#beta  v1.4 BENTO [Bento][mesh](850L)
Pose: Del May DM - Levitation male (50L)

Setting:
Clock: AIR Cinderella clock, 7li [mesh](Enchantment)(245L)
Castle: Fiasco Majesty Palace [mesh](Enchantment)(400L)

The Castle of the Marquis d'Auvergne, 5

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STORYLINE: “You know too much to live," the rockstar's hand reached through the iron bars. His long fingers wrapped around his guide's throat. "Why risk confronting me this way? You could have accepted my offer and lived out the rest of your days a very wealthy man.” The old man’s heart thundered in his ears. His whole life he was in fear that one day he too would fall under the curse. "I needed to know," he whispered, hoping his voice sounded stronger than he felt, "The paintings in the castle...," It was getting harder for him to breath. "You are him, The Lion." The rockstar snarled and tightened his grip. "Wait!" the old man gasped. "Nanette, ...had a daughter." The rockstar's eyes flickered blue in confusion, his grip relaxed slightly. "The child was illegitimate. Your father gave the castle to Nanette, it was her child's birthright." The Lion stumbled backwards as if he had been punched. The old man caught his breath and continued, "I'm your great great grandson. And this," he whipped out his wallet and quickly flipped to a picture of a little boy who looked remarkably similar to The Lion. "Your family survives, just as this castle survives." The Lion snatched the picture and stared at it. A small tear of blood dropped down on it's glossy surface. "You are an exceptionally brave man, Monsieur Gustave." The Lion looked up once more at his host. This time wonder replaced malice in his eyes. His fingers traced the wrinkles on the old man's face that could easily have been his if he were mortal. Gustave breathed a little easier. Satisfied he was safe now, he unlocked the cell door. The Lion burst out, and pulled him into a tight embrace. "Thank you for telling me the truth."

Death Row's mainstore is under construction with a whole new look and layout. Right now you can shop for 50% refund on all your purchases. Also, retired gachaes have returned for a LIMITED time and are playable once more at the new store location (gachas like: gods of egypt, creature legs, circus, motel, geekmania, etc) Head over and check it out: Death Row Designs New Store. Also from Death Row, shown above are many of the excellent items from the Mystic Bastion gacha, you can find here. Right now it's semi-retired but could return at a future date.   Last Ride has had three excellent limited edition outfits for men, two shown on this post. I love them! Be sure to watch the fun Last Ride flickr for news of any upcoming limited edition creations.   Readers of the blog know I am a whore for thigh boots, and these LastStar ones are awesome. They are a new mesh version of the old popular prim ones. It comes with male and female, and is tintable, without or without the top flap. Awesome.   The Bastet chair is the rare from the Pixicat Bast gacha. It comes with a hud to change the color to white, black, pink or red. You can still play it at the Pixicat mainstore.   And lastly, the Bluebeard sword by Kalopsia is perfect for this image. It comes in clean or bloody, and when you touch it, you can choose one of 3 poses.

On Him, The Lion:
Monocle: Air Aria_gold L_CM [mesh](600L)
Outfit: Last Ride The Marquis - black [mesh](300L)
Boots: LightStar ThighHighBoots+Top-White-Male [mesh](500L)
Sword: Kalopsia Blubeard Sword [mesh]
Eyes: Dead Apples Twinkle Eyes V2 - Cold [mesh](89L)
Eyelashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes Divina [mesh](180L)
Hair: Truth Hair Ryleigh [mesh](12 Days of Savings)(100L)
Lip gloss: alaskametro<3 Liquid Shine lipgloss - 6 colors total(25L)
Applier Head: Tableau Vivant Tox Skin - Tone 03 Blonde TMP (600L)
Hand applier: Tableau Vivant Skin body/hands/feet - Tone 03, Omega applier (400L)
Hand: Slink Male Hands [mesh] (450L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M [3M]***_3M_me2_2_letter4 (40L)

Setting, The Lion's Den:
Bed and Wardrobe: Death Row 38.DRD MB bastion Bed, gacha [mesh](75L)
Rug: Death Row 5.DRD MB rug round green, gacha [mesh](75L)
Table: Death Row 21.DRD MB sidetable dark wood, gacha [mesh](75L)
Candelabra: Death Row  9.DRD MB medium chandelabra 1, gacha [mesh](75L)
Candelabra: Death Row 22.DRD MB small chandelabra 4candles, gacha [mesh](75L)
Candelabra: Death Row 28.DRD MB large chandelabra single, gacha [mesh](75L)
Wall Candelabra: Death Row 33.DRD MB wall chandelier, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mirror: Death Row 38.DRD MB bedroom mirror, gacha [mesh](75L)
Castle: Death Row Mystic Bastion MB rezzbox Full castle 1100Li, gacha RARE [mesh](75L)
Master chair: Pixicat Bastet.Chair RARE, gacha [mesh](75L)
Books: Aisling The FantaYstic Four, Kaitlin books [mesh]
Books: Apple Fall *AF* Tea Time - Bookstack, gacha [mesh](50L)

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Shown above is the wonderfully detailed new mesh AIR monocle,  Aria. It comes in either gold or silver. Both are mod, and come in right side or left side. Also, you can edit the hanging string for best position on poses. The Revolution Hat is from the Deadwool gacha. The cape is the Joffery gacha from Stitched. It works perfectly with the Regency outfit by Last Ride for a more early 1800s look. Right now their store is renovating but should be up soon. From Swagga is the also handy Leather Gloves that fit the The Mesh Project male body. Have you looked at just how beautiful this new skin, Tox, is for The Mesh Project head? I love the eyebrows and subtle shading on the nose and lips. But for this image, I used the bloody lips by Ghost'Ink. I hid the eyelashes on the TheMeshHead head and replaced them with the Gaeline mesh eyelashes. This allows me to have upper only lashes, and tint them a color other than default brown. I used the gradient texture so the tips are blond and roots brown/black. The Gaeline hud is very easy to use, so it not very hard to use the mesh lashes. This picture was taken at the beautiful new Paris Je T'aime sim. Don't miss it!

On Him, The Lion:
Monocle: Air Aria_gold L_CM [mesh](600L)
Outfit: Last Ride Regency (Black)Jacket/L [mesh](300L)
Eyes: Dead Apples Twinkle Eyes V2 - Cold [mesh](89L)
Eyelashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes Divina [mesh](180L)
Hat: Deadwool Revolution hat (republique vrs)- blue, gacha [mesh](75L)
Gloves: SWaGGa Leather Glove Brown (TMP) Jacket Cut [mesh](199L)
Cape: Stitched Joffrey - Black, gacha [mesh]
Hair: Truth Hair Ryleigh [mesh](12 Days of Savings)(100L)
Lip applier: Ghost'Ink TMP Bloody Lips 2 Versions (49L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M =3M_w2_04 (40L)

Location:
Paris Je T'aime

The Castle of the Marquis d'Auvergne, 4

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STORYLINE: The rockstar removed his sunglasses and tapped on the keys of a small organ tucked in the corner dungeon cell. "Have you heard this song before, Monsieur Gustave?" The sound echoed in the stone chamber producing deep resonating tones. The old man shook his head. "My great great grandmother, Nanette was a pianist. She played at the local theater. One day The Lion kissed her fingers and said, 'Teach me to play as beautifully and I shall love you forever.'" The old man took his flashlight away from the rockstar for a moment. Sweat dripped down his face as he noticed his patron's eyes glowed red in the dark. He wiped his forehead, and continued. "All members of the Marquis' family died, including The Lion, who had sought his fortune in Paris as an actor. The only clue as to what happened to him was a letter to Nanette expressing his worry he was being stalked by some unearthly creature. The Marquis willed his castle to Nanette. Not long after, her body was found outside in the snow." The old man suddenly slammed shut the heavy cell door. The rockstar seemed neither concerned nor surprised. He looked up at the trembling old man, his eyes blazing like flames, "Did you like it, the song? It's not everyday one hears a long lost sonata written by their great great grand-mère." 

Shown above is the new Princess Zeelia dress by Junbug on sale at Secret Affair. I could not resist doing it since it was named after the fabulous Zee.  Nanette is wearing two Highlands gacha necklace gacha by Junbug. Junbug just recently renovated thier mainstore. There is a huge sale dresses being retired marked down to 125L. Head over to the Junbug Sale here.   For a more romantic Regency style hair, I used the Cersei hair by Tableau Vivant. The wispy fringe on the bangs is from the Iris D!va hair.   The lovely Pearls of Narcissus necklace is by Souzou Eien. It comes with a hud to change the jewel colors and metal colors.   In her hand, is the Crimson Peak inspired candelabra by Zenith on sale at Shiny Shabby.   In the background are the coats of armor by Death Row in the Mystic Bastian gacha from the Arcade.   Also in the background is a lovely simple low LI baroque organ with 3 songs for only 9L.   The candles on the floor and the sheet music are from Noctis Abandoned Piano set. Touch the music and the song will begin to play.   The Dungeon setting by WinFactory was on sale 50% before the inworld store closed, but you can still find it for sale in the marketplace.

On her, Nanette:
Dress: Junbug Princess Zeelia Aqua [mesh](The Secret Affair)
Candleabra: Zenith Candle Holder - Gold [mesh](Shiny Shabby)(180L)
Necklace: Souzou Eien Pearls of Narcissus Necklace[mesh](200L)
Ribbon: Junbug Highland Ribbon Necklace White, gacha [mesh](50L)
Pearls: Junbug Highland Pearls White Bow 2, gacha [mesh](50L)
Hairpin: aisling Mon Bel Amour - Hairpin Silver, gacha [mesh](50L)
Hair: Tableau Vivant Cersei - Basics [mesh](250L)
Bangs: D!va Hair Iris [mesh](group gift, free)
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes - Fjord [mesh](150L)
Head: Genesis Labs Genesis_Head_Lara_2.0 [mesh](group gift)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual [mesh](450L)
Body: Slink Physique Mesh Body V1.4 [mesh] (1250L)
Pose: Del May DM - What I want (Colie version) (50L)

On Him, The Lion:
Outfit: Last Ride The Marquis - black [mesh](no longer available)
Hair: Truth Hair Ryleigh [mesh](12 Days of Savings)(100L)

Setting:
Organ: Dark Forge Pipe Organ Mesh [mesh](9L)
Armor: Death Row 25.DRD MB knight decor, gacha [mesh](75L)
Floor candelabras: Death Row 28.DRD MB large chandelabra, gacha [mesh](75L)
Candles, sheet music: Noctis Abandoned Piano ALL 24LI [mesh](355L)
Setting: Win factory The Lost Halls of Archeon [mesh](1500L)