Salvage Station: Nuclear Winter

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STORYLINE: Moments before the nuclear warhead detonated over Cairo, a lone being with supernatural speed flew deep inside the womb of his ancient origins. It was a fitting place to die, he thought, the King’s Chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza. But the blinding nuclear flash did not penetrate the 2.3 million bricks surrounding him. There was impossible heat, the ground trembled, and then slowly the stone turned colder and colder. He didn’t know how long he sat in the dark hoping to hear any signs of life, the flutter of bat wings, the scamper of a beetle.... Nothing. Silence. It wasn’t until finally the thirst grew so intense it drove him out of hiding. There was no way to prepare for the horror he witnessed. He fell to his knees. He had once been so regal, so proud, so convinced of his divine right to rule, but now the tears flowed and there was no one to dry his eyes. No birds in the sky. No creatures on the land. The Nile was frozen and buried under snow and ash. What had once been a bustling city of 9.5 million was vaporized like it never existed. The only proof humans had ever lived there at all was a shadow of a man burned into the pyramid’s stone. He was frozen from the shock, and then an old saying unexpectedly came to mind, "Man fears time, but time fears the Pyramids." Yes, like these 4,500 year old stones, he too endures. He took a deep breath, brushed the hair off his face, and plunged deep into the radioactive snow. He had a new purpose now, -- find survivors of the apocalypse. Not to kill. No, those times were over, but to nurture. It was a bitter irony for an old monster like him who cared so little about "the food." There was no time to waste. He detected a faint scent of living blood on the cruel winds. A woman of breeding age was nearing death. Could he get there in time…?

SLS Syndicate brings to you a brand new event, Salvage Station! Round one takes place in a post-acoplyslic wintery world cobbled together from technology from multiple eras, whatever gets the job done. The sim is decorated on theme and even includes a cool hunt to find objects and use them in recipes to create new objects. Nice touch!  This post was inspired by my Blogger Bat buddy Aarya, as we came up ideas for her post. A story grew and then lead to this one. (For the next part in this story, head over to Aarya Phamtohive's post. Salvage Station: Languish)

From Krieger is the Industrial Respirator. Touch it to bring up a menu to change its look. From Requistion is the Zombiehunter's Claymore which comes with animations you can access by touching it. Wicca's Scavanger Coat comes with fits for men and woman and a hud to change the textures. From Persephone + apocalyptic is what every survivor needs, a good pair of goggles.

I also want to take a moment to thank a hero to me, Anne Rice. She passed away yesterday at age 80 from complications of a stroke. Her imagination, and point of view on many topics deeply resonated with me. Her influence will live on inside me, and her creative spark still burns bright on the printed page. RIP

On him, Kaiser Kruel:

Respirator: Krieger Industrial Respirator 1.0 [mesh](Salvage Station)(400L)

Weapon: Requisition The Zombiehunter's Claymore [mesh](Salvage Station)(500L)

Coat: Wicca's Originals Scavanger Coat Jake [mesh](Salvage Station)(499L)

Goggles: persephone + apocalyptic goggles [mesh(Salvage Station)(249L)

Belt: The Forge Aftermath Belts [mesh](Salvage Station)(350L)

Capelet: Rekt Wanderer Scarf Gold  [mesh](100L)

Pants: Lapointe & Bastchild L&B Swear Havoc Leather Pants [mesh](379L)

Hair: No Match NO FICTION [mesh](200L)

Makeup: TT Industries ::TT::. Unisex Right-Eye Horus Eye Tattoo (49L)

Claws: Tardfish Distressed Claws, male yellow [mesh](149L)

Earrings: Quixe Crusade Earrings Male [mesh](299L)

Gloves: Contraption Dapper Dandy's Gloves soot [mesh](350L)

Cape: Cureless Senshi of the End  Senshi Cloth, gacha [mesh](100L) 

Hair: Air Kazura A01_Tail white [mesh](200L)

Tattoo: Nuuna makeups v12  7 male (300L)

Makeup: Pin Me Down Tili in black, Cheeks

Head: LeLUTKA lel EvoX KANE 3.1 [mesh](3990L)

Setting:

Giza Plateau: Kalopsia Pyramid Flat [mesh]

Footprints: Shax Homes & iNteriors -SHN- Snow Prints Straight [mesh](75L)

Land: Studio Skye Skye Land Forms Snow 64m Flat [mesh](199L)

The Gent's Crate

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3 Days left to Subscribe to the Gents Crate, Don't miss it!

Join the GentsCrate group between the 9th - 22nd of each month, and receive your crate of goodies on the 23rd via group notices. The introductory Gents Crate is L$1000.

Group: http://world.secondlife.com/group/964e2423-3b35-ccc9-a8cd-7e6ef1558b68

For more information, go to: http://www.gentscrate.com

September Participating Designers:
Unrepentant * elephante poses * House of Alcott * ChiMia * HopScotch * KROVA * EPIA * Essences * Souzou Eien * DEADPOOL FASHIONS * REKT * Caboodle

Setting:
Campsite: Death Row postapoc camp - fatpack [mesh](The Crossroads) (pg 1700L, adult 1999L)
Motorcycle: Remarkable Oblivion Junkyard Dogs - The Ace - RARE, gacha [mesh](100L)
Land: Landscapes Unlimited Skybox Environment All-In-One [SMALL][4.2]

On Him, Smuggler of the Wastelands:

Collar: Wimey Tribal Collar Bronze  [mesh] (Secret Affair)(125L)

Necklace: Meva Nemia Necklace Silver [mesh] (Group Gift 14 days calendar)(free)

Belt, jacket: FATEplay Max Alt [mesh](400L)

Goggles: Remarkable Oblivion Sandstorm - WhiteWash - Closed [mesh](199L)

Headphones: The Forge / Lab737 Voice of Communism, RARE, gacha [mesh](75L)

Gloves: O.M.E.N Black Cruising Gloves [mesh](190L)

Mag: Remarkable Oblivion Messenger Bag - Cayote Tan MALE [mesh](199L)

Boots: Lapointe & Bastchild Swear "Drift Mesh" Boot - Mens v2 [mesh](499L)

Pants: Lapointe & Bastchild Mesh Leather Mens fatpack [mesh] (499L)

Eyes: Clemmm 16mm Eye - Bloodshot -Concave- left[mesh](25L)

Eyes: Clemmm 16mm Eye - Crimsom -Concave- right[mesh](25L)

Hair: Dura Dura-Boys&Girls*54 - Black [mesh](120L)

Dirt Applier: Ama Mud Splatter TMP applier only (99L)

Face Applier: Clef de Peau Robin T1 (500L)
Brow Applier: Clef de Peau Robin Black brow (150L)
Skin Applier: Clef de Peau Body Soft:T1 TMP Appliers (500L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Body: TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe Body [mesh](5000L)

The Demise of Ludovico Sinistrati

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STORYLINE: Ludovico Sinistrati was the inventor of the INCUBUS steam-class robots. As brilliant and wealthy as he was, he was deeply flawed. There wasn't a single living soul he actually liked. He was obsessed with creating a "better human" from gears and bolts; a friend who would always agree with him and do his bidding without complaint. So warped was his mind, that his idea of a romantic evening involved blindfolds, cages, and metallic paint. No matter what humiliating acts the ambitious silver-painted lady endured to win his favor, he simply trusted his robots more. 

There's a hat trick of awesomeness happening right now: Sinister Steam Hunt 3, Fantasy Gacha, and We <3 Role Play August. There are so many cool things, you will definitely be inspired. I know I was! In the image above, The skybox and gun turret for freebies from the Sinister Steam Hunt. The Gun Turret by Land of  Nodd can rez, derez, and follow the movements of anyone close-by, or you can lock  it in place.  The skybox by Potpourri Designs is stuffed with goodies. I used the Lair of Plotting Dastardly Deeds skybox, and I love the music box of spooky organ music to get you in the mood for Dastardly Deeds. lol Fantasy Gacha is wonderful. High quality original mesh items for low gacha prices. For example, a harness from Dark Prophet Designs will cost you 400L. Take a change on the Gacha and it will only cost you 75L. The rare include chains. At the sweet sales in We <3 Role Play August round, the Double Hanging Cage by Roawenwood comes with a nice set of animations that will pose both cages at the same time. The Silks by Soedara, which the Silver Lady is wearing, is made in mesh and comes with a really cool mask headdress. The chains that connect the wrist to the ankle are a particule effect. The metal scale poetic shirt by the Bastard is the clothing debut of the well respected designer of Rustica. The shirt is draped realistically across the body, it's a perfect fit, I dont even need an alpha unless I bend far forward. It has gorgeous detailed texture and includes metallic materials!

On Him, Ludovico Sinistrati:
Shirt: bastard Poetshirt Scaled with materials [mesh] (We <3 Role Play) (199L)
Harness: Dark Prophet Designs Weapons Harness IV - Advanced Dark Grey [mesh] (Fantasy Gacha)(75L)
Pants: Lapointe & Bastchild S'Wear "Biker "mens leather pants (199L)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui Wanderlust boots male - black [mesh](280L)
Eyes: Poetic Colors nightfall - night mood [mesh] (100L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Andrej skin - Blonde - Tone 4 (990L)
Wrench: Flecha Sculpted Wrench fullperm (20L)
Robot: The Land of Nodd Automated Defense Turret [mesh] (Sinister Steam Hunt #5)(free)

On Her, the Silver Lady:
Silks: Soedara subOrdination - Brown Rust [mesh] (We <3 Role Play) 40% off
Skin: paulina Burner Chrome Silver Metal Skin (250L)
Cage: Roawenwood Weathered Dual Hanging Mesh Cage Set [mesh] (We <3 Role Play) (347L) 30% off
Skybox, candelabra, fireplace, rug, spooky music: Potpourri Designs Lair for Plotting Dastrdly Deeds (Sinister Steam Hunt #20)(free)

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STORYLINE: So what happens when the creation of a diabolic genius suddenly becomes self aware without a drop of human compassion? ... Murder is what. It was a week after the INCUBUS' insurrection when neighbors complained about a bad smell. Still perched on Sinistrati's body was his favorite pet, the SpiderBot. It was an eyewitness to the brutal murder but being a simple robot, the police overlooked it and began a manhunt for the "real" killer, the Silver Lady.

Is this barber chair cool or what?  It's by Noctis and very much in the flavor of Sweeney Todd. Love it! It comes with optional gears for the chair, a mirror, a side table and shaving bowl, and the posters on the wall. You can pick it up in the Sinister Steam Hunt. The coat I am wearing is the new Dante by Fatewear. I love this so much. It has leather materials, also comes with a shirt and tie. My shoulder pet, the Steam Spider and Mask are by Black Pearls at the Fantasy Gacha. There is so much awesome stuff there, Run do it before it ends on the 21st! In the background, you can see a nice coat rack by Aisling. It's from the new Cheapies section at We <3 Role Play. The hair is a dollarbie at Discord Designs.

On Him, Ludovico Sinistrati:
Coat: Fatewear Dante Claypit with materials [mesh] (300L)
Chair, table, bowls, posters, mirror, drap, knife, sisscors: Noctis The Barbers Chair [mesh] (Sinister Steam Hunt #27)(free)
Mask and Shoulder Pet: Black Pearls Spider Mask (gold) and Itzy Spider RARE (Fantasy Gacha)(50L)
Tattoo face: Sacred TYLER skin - Add-on - Bloody nose (We <3 Role Play) (695L) 25% off
Coat Rack: Aisling Endak Coat Rack [mesh] (We <3 Role Play) (25L)
Hair: Discord Designs FBR01 - Dark Essentials - Cast Iron (1L)
Shirt: The Black Canary He Lurks in Darkness (no longer available)
Thanks for your help Fulli!

BONUS:
Mr Evil is back to share with you guys some badass materials: Fatewear Dante leather and Bastard metal scales in the Materials Project Viewer.  Cool huh?

Good News for Role Players: WLRP & FATEplay

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STORYLINE: When his father, the King, was killed in battle against the Saxon raiders, the young Prince took up his father's Sundisk banner and charged into the fight. He had no weapons or armor. He was a spoiled noble, not a trained fighter. He wished to be killed quickly. Funny how things don't go according to plan.

We <3 Role Play current round ends July 31st. Many terrific new mesh items on sale.
Boys of Summer ends July 31st. Exclusive items.

On Him, Captured Prince:
Top, Pants, Boots: Kahli Designs Royal Raiment - Black/Silver [mesh] (WLRP)(249L) 50% off

Eyes: Rue Eyes/Grimalkin: Green Gold  [mesh] (WLRP)(75L) 50% off 

Hair: LALA Moon Side Winder - Black Sepia (free, Lucky board)

Setting:

Throne, props: Tia Odin Throne [mesh] (WLRP)(720L adult / 420L pg) 25% off 

Lighting: Rustica Gilded/Wood Candle Chandelier set [mesh] (WLRP)(399L) Sale

Sundisk banner: GSpot Sun on a stick Bronze green [mesh] (WLRP)(350L) Sale
Ferns: Envisage:Limitless Ferns Red-Tip [mesh] (WLRP) (free)

On Him, Saxon Raider Maximilian:

Armor: The Forge Daerwen male [mesh] (WLRP) (245L) 30% off

Boots: The Forge Daerwen Boots male [mesh] (WLRP)(245L) 30% off

Face tattoo: Tricky Button Lost a Knife Fight (WLRP) (25L) 50% off

Top: A:S:S Showoff crop shirt - red [mesh] (Boys of Summer) (60L) Sale

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FATEplay is a new division of FATEwear with male and female role play inspired clothing. Current offerings are outfits first seen in 3 colors at Fantasy Faire that include materials. Now these cool outfits are back and expanded to 8 colors. I look forward to seeing what comes next. 

On Him, Gandalf the Blue:
Outfit, cloak, hat: FATEwear Ithron (edit for tint) [mesh] (500L)

Pipe: Adjunct Churchwarden Style Pipe - Leprechaun [mesh] (100L)