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 Crow Tengu

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STORYLINE: There once was a young Crow Tengu who was told by his parents to stay away from humans, (the Tengu were forbidden from interfering in human affairs). But he simply could not obey the rules. His heart belonged to a little girl with a laugh that sounded like the call of crows. Adorable. To him, she was one of them, even if she had no feathers. It all started one day when he was out scouting the mountain. Tucked deep in the forest by a babbling brook, was a small human nest. There was a sickly looking girl sitting outside alone. Being curious, he flew down and asked her what she was doing. She explained she was gravely ill and her parents were both working hard to earn enough money to treat her illness. He shook his feathers in confusion at the difficulties of human rituals, but before he could ask about it, a rain of questions showered down on him. Since he liked the attention, he told her stories about himself, his people, and their oral history. She hung on his every word. Her eyes, which seemed so dull before, now sparked with life. So each day he would fly back to his number one fan and tell her a new story. By the time fall came, she had made a full recovery and would return to school. The crows too were preparing to fly south for the winter. With a big hug, she thanked him for keeping her spirits up. He fluffed out his chest in pride, and then plucked out one of his feathers to give her, "Always remember me." He felt sad their storytime was ending. She laughed her adorable crow laugh, said it was impossible for her to ever forget him. ...Many years later she wrote a best selling children's book, "The Many Wild and Wonderful Tales of the Crow Tengu."

This is last weekend of the Fantasy Faire, don't miss all the excitement! You can find a schedule of all the activities here: FantasyFaireSL   And over at pinterest is the handy shopping catalog: shopping-catalogue-2017. Have fun gang! UPDATE:  The Faire has been extended to May 4th. 

On him, Crow Tengu:
Kimono: W-Zero -00-KIJIN-KIMONO_BLUE, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire: The Rose)(75L)
Cloak: W-Zero -00-KIJIN-Mantle_Blue, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire: The Rose))(75L)
Katana: W-Zero -00-KIJIN-Katana Blue, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire: The Rose))(75L)
Shoulder armor: W-Zero -00-Kijin-Armor-Blue, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire: The Rose))(75L)
Gauntlets: W-Zero -00-KIJIN-Gauntlet-red BENTO, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire: The Rose))(75L)
Boots: W-Zero -00-KIJIN-Boots_Black, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Faire: The Rose))(75L)
Wings: The Little Bat !TLB - Adara Wings BENTO (Fantasy Faire: Raven's Perch)(200L)
Bird head: Illusions Corvus Mask (215L)
Pose: Axix Lord Crow (100L)

Location:
Kakushi Pasu – Literary Festival Sim by Lokii Violet

The Hamster’s Human Toys

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STORYLINE: Grammy Hammy was excited. Tonight was her annual New Year's Eve party and all the neighborhood pups were invited. Just in time for the festivities, the mail delivered intricately craved miniature New Years decorations. She bounced happily to her little bonsai display and carefully added her latest little treasures. "There," she stepped back to admire her handiwork. It was just so adorable! Her special guests will be so delighted! ....Well maybe not the pale humorless male who always complained bitterly about being picked-up (he even bit her once!), but the girl was always cheerful and enjoyed being cuddled. Oh! It was almost sunset. The pups better hurry or they will miss it!  It was only after the sunset on New Year's Eve that the mini Ninjas would become visible. They were strange looking creatures, tiny hairless apes (and not all that attractive if you asked her), but they were always welcome in her home as honored guests. Why? Because they were tireless protectors of children. Each year she did her best to honor them and thank them for their service.

On him, Little Ninja Dev:
Hoodie: Tomoto hoodie haoriM white [mesh], gacha (Memento Mori) (75L)
Outfit: Tomoto kurogo red (Homme) [mesh], gacha (100L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-EarringsRed, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-EarWhite, gacha [mesh](75L)
Hair: .Shi .Shi : Bob Knot [mesh](285L)
Tail: Cubic Cherry 12{Kitsune} tail grey, gacha [mesh](50L)
Eyes: Aii Ugly & Beautiful Designs Kitsune Red Eyes (50L)
Skin system: Tableau Vivant Nathan - tone 1 - blond (990L)
Skin Body Applier: Tableau Vivant Tone 1, Slink (400L)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands [mesh](450L)
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body V2.9[mesh](1,250L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M standing_m_001-1 (40L)

On her, Grammy Hammy:
Glasses: Crie Style Houkusai (350L)
Kimono: Sakka's Studio Ham Furisode#1  hammer/cream [mesh], gacha (30L)
Avatar: Beetlebones :BB:: Dwarf Hamster Parti-Sable [mesh], gacha (100L)

On her, Little Ninja Aarya:
Guest Appearance: Aarya Phantomhive of the Dark Phantom blog
For a complete stylecard and more of this storyline, visit the Dark Phantom blog Bonsai-champloo.
Sword: Mandala Sakura Dynasty set [mesh](197L)

Setting:
Bonsai: CerberusXing [CX] Juniper Bonsai [mesh](150L)
Flower arrangement: RH Design House [[RH]] KADOMATU (180L)
Screen: Marushin 3)Marushin_Oiran_Tsuitate(LI1) [mesh], gacha (30L)
Case: Marushin 8)Marushin_Oiran_tabakobon (LI2) [mesh], gacha
Blanket: Marushin 4)Marushin_Oiran_Mousen (LI1) [mesh], gacha
Floorlamp: Marushin 5)Marushin_Oiran_Bonbori(LI1) [mesh], gacha
Lamp: Marushin 9)Marushin_Oiran_andon_L (LI1) [mesh], gacha
Instrument: Monkey Banana 1 [MB] KOTO [RARE] [mesh], gacha (50L)
Target: Monkey Banana  4,[MB] NINJA House -Mato(Target) [mesh], gacha (50L)
Wall decoration: Monkey Banana [MB] KUMADE -takarafune- (small) Display [mesh](120L)
Table: Culprit Japanese Zaisu Set O [mesh] (250L)
House: Monkey Girl Dokodemo Washitsu Rectangle [mesh](300L)

The Judgement of Kitsune Sensei

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STORYLINE: "Your training is almost complete but you lack, ...strength."  It was these words, spoken by their Sensei, that set the Kitsune Twins on a mission to find the strongest man in the village. No Ninja squad could be complete with only two members. So they guessed their Sensei meant they needed to recruit someone strong to the group. Now as they returned, they could barely hold their excitement. "Master," they bowed deeply before the old nine tail fox. "We have found strength. Behold...." From the shadows stepped a tiny oni. The twins ears twitched nervously. "This is the Kuro Oni, little brother of the strongest in the village, the Ketsueki Oni. It's Kuro's dream to train under you and become a true ninja." Sensei stood. In his hand grew a bright ball of spirit flames. Suddenly he hurdled the flaming ball towards the little oni. Kuro's many hours of training kicked in and dodged the sudden attack. A smile grew on the old fox's face, "I accept you, Kuro. Just I as accepted your big brother, Ketsueki to my squad when we were both lads. Back then, he was no bigger then you are now. Welcome to the family."

On Him, Kitsune Sensei:
Tail: Cubic Cherry 01 {Catty-fox} ninetailed fox pastel RARE, gacha [mesh](50L)
Hair: Tableau Vivant Trey naturals 1 [mesh](250L)
Pants: !gO! Shinobu - Hakama, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Gacha)(75L)
Top: !gO! Shinobu - Kataginu, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Gacha)(75L)
Mask: W-Zero 00-YokoGchaF, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-EarringsRed, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-EarWhite, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-Fox Mask_Red, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-KoteB, gacha [mesh](75L)
Mask: W-Zero -00-Yoko-UnderYoroiA, gacha [mesh](75L)

Fur: Aii Wht InuDaiyoukai Fur mantle v.II [mesh](350L)
Makeup: Aii InuDaiYoukai Makeup Pack - TMP (150L)
Undershirt applier: ADN ASSASSIN omega applier (99L)
Eyes: S0NG Oxy Sunshine Eye, gacha [mesh](50L)
Body, hands applier: Tableau Vivant Slink body Mort Vivant (400L)
Head applier: Tableau Vivant Minos Mort Vivant TMP - shadow(600L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands [mesh](450L)
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body V2.9[mesh](1,250L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M standing16_m_back_001 (edited) (40L)

Beware of the Kitsunes

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STORYLINE: With a wave a leaf, the little fox changed to his human form, Shirokami. "You're wasting time looking for the chosen one." His twin Kurokami suddenly appeared, making him jump. He hated when she did that. "Why search, when we can bring the strongest man in the village to us?" She grinned and showed him the Hammer Game she created. "Anyone who hits the target hard enough to make the fireball shoot up and spark the fireworks on top gets a prize."  "Oooo," he cooed. It tickled his ears, this plan. "Yes, yes! Surely the strong one will be reveled. Let us make a lot of noise to attract attention!" He banged the drum, she rattled her rattles, and they both called in unison, "Come prove your strength, win a fabulous prize!"

On Him, Shirokami:
Shoes: Air Izumo_3G*sango red, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(60L)
Outfit: Sakka's Studio Tono Yukata Kumadori black&red [mesh](Japonica)(300L)
Drum: {iD} x +HILU+ / DruM DRAGON** [RARE] 1 [mesh](Japonica)(60L)
Drumsticks: {iD} x +HILU+ / DruM SticK Red** [mesh](Japonica)(60L)
Blindfold: Silvery K Blindfold Red [mesh](150L)
Hair: .Shi Introvert Unisex Mono (edit tint) [mesh](285L)
Necklace: Empyrean Forge EF: Yang Pendant - SILVER [mesh](400L)
Ring, bracelet: Mandala LUSTFUL-Jewelry-set male [mesh](437L)
Pet: Love {L} Nightmare Kitsune; Shirokami, gacha [mesh](75L)
Tail: Aii Kitsune Silver Bell Tail, gacha [mesh]
Ears: Paws Big ear [mesh](free)
Ring: CerberusXing Skull Ring Silver [mesh](175L)
Claws, feet: CerberusXing Talon Nails Slink Flat Silver [mesh](199L)
Applier hand, feet: CerberusXing Wraps (350L)
Nail Polish: By Snow Fashionable Black applier for Slink hands (1L)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands [mesh](450L)
Toe claws: Slink Claw Toenails Male Flat [mesh] (675L)
Body, hands, feet applier: Tableau Vivant Slink body Horror (400L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Lucis Skin - Horror edition 01 A (no longer available)
Feet: Slink Male Feet Flat [mesh] (650L)
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body V2.9[mesh](1,250L)
Pose: yzk mens pose 4 hero7 (10L)

On Her, Kurokami:
Guest Appearance: Aarya Phantomhive of the Dark Phantom blog
For a complete stylecard and more of this storyline, visit the Dark Phantom blog Kitsune's Bells.
Dress: W-Zero -00-KimonoDress-Black [mesh](Japonica)(350L)
Wrist cuff: GUARAN-DOU Handlet String Gacha [mesh](Japonica)(20L)

Setting:
Festival game: ::.who what.:: [Japanesque] -Hammer game- [mesh](Japonica)(380L)
Walkway: xin. ishidatami 3, gacha [mesh](80L)
Stairs: xin. ishi kaidan, gacha [mesh](80L)
Location: Shiro Hasu Village

The Little Mochi Vendor

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STORYLINE: The little white fox stared at what seemed to him to be a very steep stone step. He hopped up then he turned around to pull his tiny vendor cart behind him. He repeated this process until he finally reached the summer festival grounds. It wasn't easy being small, but for his struggle he was richly rewarded in hugs and sales from girls in their pretty kimonos. He sighed. At moments like this, he questioned his choice of profession. Life would be easier to remain a little fox, but duty called.

Japonica is open to brighten your summer with beautiful creations from Japan. You can browse a gallery of all the many wonderful items for sale here: Japonica Gallery. Shown above is the adorable W-Zero Animal Fairy gacha avatar, white fox. He is wearing the W-Zero Hakama for the animal fairy. His cart of yummy daifuku treats is by Frangipani. Touch the cart, and you get a wearable treat. The set also includes a little straw hat with earsm flower, or smooth top. However, for a more manly style, I switched to the Argrace straw hat. Too keep the little fox cool is a hand fan from the Naminoke gacha. The fan comes with several animations you can activate by touching the fan.

On him, Little Fox:
Cart, treat: Frangipani Garden Ichigo Daifuku Cart, Daifuku [mesh](Japonica)(100L)
Fan: Naminoke  MizuUchiwa Bamboo#1-C, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(45L)
Hat: ARGRACE Straw Fedora - Khaki (limited color) [mesh](250L)
Outfit: W-Zero -00-AFA-hakama_montuki [mesh](Japonica)(150L)
Avatar: W-Zero -00-Animal fairy Avatar-fox2, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Pose: ZZang Model 007

Location:
Japonica garden

Fantasy Faire: Angel of Blackmoor

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STORYLINE: God's Warrior Angels were known for fighting against all forms of evil. It was Melchizedek who fought the Unweaver, the plague of cancer upon humanity. In garden of Blackmoor, each day he solemnly lit a candle for every soul who fell to the Unweaver. His life and memory were long, and it gave him strength to keep fighting.

One of the best events in SL is back, The Fantasy Faire! The Faire has 14 jaw droppingly gorgeous sims for you explore. There are daily roleplays, live performances, a quest adventure game, literary festival, Artwork, Djs, and of course shopping. This amazing, one of a kind, event is all about raising money for American Cancer Society Relay for Life to fight caner. You can read more about Fantasy Faire at its mainsite here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com

Good news! Introducing this year is a Pinterest Shopping-Catalogue-2016 for the Fantasy Faire. The guide was put together by a team of volunteers (including yours truly) to make your shopping easier. Each picture includes the store, item name, and Surl to where you can find the item. (Note: The Shopping Guide shows only the Relay for Life donation vendors, so its only a sample of the many things at the faire.)

The picture above was taken at the beautiful Blackmoor sim. (Love it so much, I want to live there!) You can read more about Blackmoor's creation by Lokii Violet here. I knew it would be the perfect setting for the Wizard outfit by W-Zero. (Fans of the Trinity Blood anime should definitely check it out!) It includes outfit, staff, and hat. There is a male and female version.  From Soul is the Ranitomeya {tera SE} skin. Its a purple skin with fun golden spots and patterns on it. It includes appliers for TMP, Slink, Adam, Catwa, and Omega. There is a male and female version also. From Winry's Whimsey is the Dragon/Gecko eyes. These eyes come with a hud that make it possible to fit the default avi, mesh heads, and even furry avatars! Nice!  Additional items are the Starry Night hair gacha by Tableau Vivant, Mushilu Angel wings, and Elf ears by Mandala.  I'll see you at the faire! Have fun for a good cause!

On Him, The Angel of Blackmoor, Melchizedek:

Outfit: W-ZERO -00-Wizard M_Purple, Rod, Cross [mesh] (Fantasy Faire, Echtra)(500L)

Eyes: Winry's Whimsey Dragon/Gecko Eye [mesh] (Fantasy Faire, Tinkers Hollow)(199L)

Skin, Appliers: Soul Ranitomeya {tera SE} Male, TMP Slink (Fantasy Faire, Blackmoor)(1299L)

Wings: Mushilu Angel Wings Back Silver [mesh](150L)

Hair: Tableau Vivant Starry Night Windy B+W, gacha [mesh](75)

Ears: Mandala STEKING_EARS_Season5 [mesh](12 Days of Savings)(697L)
Brow applier: Aii Black & White Fantasy Brows TMP (100L)

Nail applier: Mon Cheri Slink Avatar Enhancement Nails - Lovely Solids Set (75L)

Hands: Slink Male Hands [mesh](450L)

Toe claws: Slink Claw Toenails Male Flat [mesh] (675L)
Feet: Slink Male Feet Flat [mesh] (650L)

Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Pose: Del May DM - Levitation male (50L)

Setting:

Blackmoor - Fantasy Faire 2016