I caught up with Fantasy Faire 2013 merchant and owner of The Golden Thorn, Thorn Witrial, to ask him about his experiences with Fantasy Faire 2013.
CL: How Many Years Have You Been Participating In Fantasy Faire for?
Thorn: This is my first year. I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to apply, I think I missed the previous years’ application windows because I hadn’t heard about them. I have been to Fantasy Faire before but this is the first time I’ve been here as a merchant.
CL : What have you enjoyed most about your participation in Fantasy Faire?
Thorn : Seeing so many new people. One of the realities of Second Life is how spread out we all are. We find little communities where we reliably know people will show up, and then we sort of stick to them. There are vast tracts of sl land with no one, or very few people, with which to interact.
A big event like this brings people out of the virtual woodwork and it’s exciting and fun to talk and play with them.
When you add to this the fact that Fantasy Faire is designed to raise money for charity, well, it seems to bring the best out in people, making the experience even better.
CL : Have you been to any other sims and if so which have you enjoyed the most?
Thorn : I have been to the other sims and they all have wonderful points. My favorites really are Dragonspire (where I’m based, so I know I’m biased! :-D), Titan’s Hollow and Evensong. They really appeal to my fantasy nature the most.
CL : Have you been inspired to create any new items?
Thorn : I have, actually, and it’s felt really good. I think I do my best work when I have a goal other than ‘because I feel like it’. I wanted to do something fun and exciting for the Faire, so this gave rise to my exploding starburst men’s silks.
I had the idea, but am not a scripter, so I reached out to Karalia Halostar for help. Like many good projects, collaboration can make things better.
CL : Would you participate in Fantasy Faire again?
Thorn : I would š
CL : What advice would you give to anyone who was considering participating in Fantasy Faire?
Thorn : Bring your imagination A game. You’ll be glad you did.
SLURL To The Golden Thorn at Fantasy Faire 2013: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20DragonSpire/114/72/30
SLURL To Golden Thorn Main Store: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Orchid%20Mountain/100/112/301