Fantasy Faire isn’t just about magic, shopping, jail and bail, literary festivals, competitions. No there’s more to it than that, there’s dancing too and tonight there’s a May Day Ball!
The ball takes place between 5pm – 7pm SLT and is described as :
A new Special Event at the Faire! Don your formal fantasy best and join us for this enchanted evening. DJ Gabrielle Riel hosts the festivities including the final voting for and announcment of King, Queen and Chancellor of Fantasy Faire 2015.
Being a Dwarfin, I’m not sure what they mean by formal best? I mean I’m a King, I have a crown, I’m always in my formal best, even when I’m trawling through taverns and drinking mead!
One of the cold harsh realities about Fantasy Faire is that it’s not on for long enough! This means I haven’t got to look at anywhere near enough items, stores or events. However today I found a bit of time to stroll through the green grasses and woods of Tangleshimmer Grove. This regions yields some surprises because despite it’s bright outlook, it’s actually the home to Goths, Pagans and Muses.
The region itself has been created by Searlait Nitschke, who also sponsors the region under his Roavenwood brand. The regions is described as :
Deep in the heart of the wood is the secret place of Fairies. Golden light bathes the lush green as flowers dance and the early morning dew lays a glistening shimmer over the world.
The current voting statistics for Fantasy Faire’s elections for your favourite fictional character to be King, Queen or Chancellor of this year’s Fantasy Faire are showing a definite Sir Terry Pratchett tinge, as characters from Sir Terry’s work are ahead in all three categories. When it comes to the King we see current scores of :
Havelock Vetinari – 3700
Baron Klaus Wulfenbach – 3152
Tyrion Lannister – 925
Gilgamesh Wulfenbach – 350
Legolas Greenleaf – 260
What we can tell from this is that Lannister Gold is currently no match for Lord Havelock Vetinari’s cunning, when it comes to votes, at least. However there’s still plenty to play for and remember that in this case, the rules of the election do not mean that one man, one vote, means Lord Vetinari being the man and having the vote.
When it comes to the Queen, there’s a witch ahead, but the lead is most definitely slender :
Granny Weatherwax – 4270
Queen Zantabraxus Of Skafander – 4200
Maleficent – 1196
Agatha Heterodyne – 500
Galadriel – 250
This one will definitely lead to a nail biting finish.
Today at Fantasy Faire 2015 the literary festival has been concentrating on Pratchett Day. The day is dedicated to the late, great, Sir Terry Pratchett. When this post goes to press you will have missed :
Share your favourite Pratchett extract! Moderated by Judi Newall Bring your favourite quotes or longer extracts to share with other Pratchett friends – and join in our discussion. Free Fedora hats
However fear not, there’s more!
If you read this just after I publish it, you will be able to attend (all times in SLT) :
12 noon – 1pm Who is your favorite Terry Pratchett character? Moderated by Judi Newall Come and talk about your favourite Pratchett character – Vetinari or Granny Weatherwax? Samuel Vimes or Nanny Ogg? Susan or Death? Or do you love a character who appeared in just one novel? Free Fedora hats
However if you miss that, fear not, there’s even more!
This afternoon in Second Life you can attend :
2pm – 3pm What is your favourite Terry Pratchett novel? Moderated by Judi Newall A discussion for Terry Pratchett fans. Which is your favourite novel, and why? Come along and share your favourites! Free Fedora hats
Now even if you miss that, you’re not out of luck because there will be more Sir Terry Pratchett related events today and later in the week.
The Hunt at Fantasy Faire 2015 is known as The Lost Land and features a HUD driven two part adventure. The basic story comes from The Book Of Champions and tells the story of Princess Flora, whom The Bard Queen helped as a child by sending ten champions to protect and teach her.
However the Unweaver was undaunted by this and sent as his proxy, Ayaz Ata, the Winter King, to steal Princess Flora away from The Fairelands. This is where you come into things :
Your task, brave hunter, is to find the Champions. They are scattered throughout the Fairelands. Take what path you will, but find them all. Hear their memories of the Princess so that she might be restored to memory and returned to the Fairelands.
Just who are these Champions? Well the page I linked to does gives us some guidance : Ala, the Priestess, Duban, the Doctor, Britomart, the Warrior, Sun Wukong, the Rogue, Arduinna, the Ranger, Gassire, the Musician, Muromi, the Water Spirit, Perkūnas, the Poet of Strength, Razia, the Artist Archer, andBisclavret, the Animal spirit.
The page I linked to above, has bigographies on these champions which may well assist you in locating them within The Fairelands.
Now to get started with The Hunt you will need to purchase a HUD, they come in two formats, one is priced at L$250 and the other is priced at L$350. In terms of completing the hunt, there’s no difference, but the more expensive model comes with a costume that is in theme with the hunt. 100% of proceeds from the sale of these HUDs goes to Relay For Life.
Part 1 Of the hunt involves finding Orbs and and saving the ten champions. This involves hunting, touching, clicking and watching videos via the HUD. I’m not giving away any spoilers when I say that there are ten champions, ten orbs and ten shopping regions at Fantasy Faire.
Part 2 of the hunt involves visiting the cold snowy lands of Ravenshold, which is a special region just for the hunt.
