When I noticed that Linden Lab’s latest blog post about The Destination Guide featured a place fit for royalty, I knew I would have to visit, being a Dwarfin King and all that. I wasn’t disappointed, Corona is definitely fit for a king.
First of all though, make sure you sneak past the Royal Guard, they look a tad menacing. However if you successfully jump that hurdle then you will find yourself in an opulent 18th century royal setting that contains gorgeous buildings, beautiful sculptures, wildlife and more.
The gardens provide serene spots for you to gather your thoughts and plot virtual world domination for The Dwarfins …. or umm whatever takes your fancy. The Dwarfin plot is top secret so pretend you didn’t read that part!
In parts of the region you will find colourful wildlife flying around, giving an exotic feel to the landscape.
Alternatively you can walk along the paths and find statues, some of which look as if they are based on beasts you could fly around on.
However entertainment isn’t far away, a woman was playing the piano during my exploration and there’s talk of Opera in the description. Whether this actually happens I do not know.
From a Dwarfin standpoint, there are no mines, no caves, no mead and no dusty taverns where the women will fight you over a tankard of foaming ale, but don’t let that put you off. The docks provide a more gritty setting, exemplifying that not everyone here is a noble.
The interior of the buildings are a sight worth seeing too, this isn’t a build that is all mouth and no trousers, there’s substance to the wonderful design too.
When Linden Lab introduced The Destination Guide people feared it would not be maintained, that it would struggle to stay relevant. The Destination Guide did struggle to find a foothold at first but now it’s an absolutely wonderful resource and Linden Lab’s regular blog post highlighting destinations helps to keep The Destination Guide a wonderful resource.
As for Corona, I’d definitely visit again, even if there does seem to be a lack of mead!
Corona
In Corona, you are royalty and everything else is at your service. Experience the glamorous life of 18th century monarchy. Walk through idyllic gardens, enjoy soothing fountains, watch opera premieres at the royal theater, take in tea at the greenhouse, waltz through the grand ballroom, and more. Become royalty at Corona.
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SLURL To Corona : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mignonne/118/122/31/