The 2015 H.P. Lovecraft Festival in Second Life is scheduled to run from August 15th – 23rd. The event promises music, rides, events, a market full of vendors and a multi sim story quest in the shape and form of The Heart of Llhao Story Quest.
The adventure describes itself as :
This year’s Lovecraft Festival is thrilled to present our multi-sim Lovecraftian Story Quest adventure ‘The Heart of Llhao”
You find yourself at the renowned Miskatonic University of Arkham, Massachusetts, where a recently discovered American Indian artifact, “The Heart of Llhao,” was scheduled to be unveiled to the public. Tragically, the item has been stolen, and the university has become a crime scene investigation.
Inspect the area, gather clues and items of interest, and follow the trail to find and recover this mysterious relic of tribal legend!
This event is designed as an interactive “who-dun-it” with a decidedly Lovecraft-inspired edge.
In addition to the story and journey, there will be freebee items to collect along the way, and prizes to be awarded…
…and, of course, a guaranteed finale to truly honor the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft’s eerie, often horrific, endings!
This sounds rather interesting. The festival also has an added charity angle as proceeds from the event will go to Autcom, The National Autism Committee.
The event is supported by a number of sponsors, many of whom seem to be of a gothic persuasion, which should come as no surprise.
The event is organised by The HP Lovecraft Roleplay (and more) Group in Second Life which was founded back in May 2012 by Arik Metzger (arikthered) as a means for people to talk about all things Lovecraft in a virtual world.
One of the main Lovecraft regions in Second Life is of course Innsmouth, which has been faced with the threat of closure but is still very much on the grid today.
You can explore an abandoned New England coastal town in the shape and form of Innsmouth, ponder why the vehicles are empty and if you really want a sense of adventure, you can be attacked by tentacles or even get close to the legendary Cthulhu!
This is a very atmospheric region and is well worth a visit, even without a festival.
Innsmouth
Why was this New England coastal town abandoned in the 1930s? Perhaps the giant sea-monster emerging from the south ocean might be the answer. Nevertheless, Innsmouth remains a dark, damp place with perpetual rain and ruined buildings well worth exploring.
Visit in Second Life
SLURL To Innsmouth : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Innsmouth/14/243/1005