I’ve been in Nordhaven a few times and those were with the former King of Medieval England. I also don’t remember staying very long in there as well.

Today, I went to Nordhaven to take just one quick and final look at the place before it closes. I’ve also taken a few snapshots of the place. The snapshots can be viewed below.

The photos aren’t that good because the viewer I was using that time was Cool SL Viewer with the legacy renderer. It has no windlight making faster and more stable with my computer.

As with most Roleplay and Combat regions in Second Life, the landing area of the Covenant Realm is their marketplace. The Covenant Realm is located in The Covenant Region and it has a very dark surrounding. Their roleplay makes use of the following characters: Vampires, Elves, Werewolves, Fairies and others. The region uses DCS2 as their combat meter.

I didn’t stay that long in the Covenant Realm because I think they were doing some rebuilding when I went there. I did take a few snapshots of the place and you can view them below.

One thing that was very obvious about The Covenant Realm is that they’re avid supporters and users of the Greenlife Emerald Viewer.

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I learned about ARTORIUS from aaminah Shikami. I think, if my memory is correct, she invited me to join their group but, unfortunately, I only had the time to visit the place today. Sorry about that.

Landing Area

The landing area of ARTORIUS is located at the Market which is on a sky platform about 500 meters from the ground. There you’ll find online indicators, a sign for combat rules, a big DCS2 sign and a couple of boxes for Suggestions and Applications.

I tried clicking on the combat rules sign but it wasn’t clickable and for those looking to join ARTORIUS as a roleplayer then they can do so through the Applications Box.

On the floor of the Landing Area is a red arrow that points to another red arrow that also points to another red arrow and so on. Following the red arrows will take you through the market and to the big teleporter which will teleport you to different parts of ARTORIUS.

The Market

The Market of ARTORIUS is not very big and I didn’t see many merchants. I think I only saw two merchants and they are Legend and House of Style. If there are more then I guess I missed seeing them.

Facing the direction of the red arrows, House of Style is on the left side of the path and Legend is on the right side. I didn’t look at them that long but I think they’re selling Medieval and Roman themed items. Ha ha ha! What else could they be selling in a Roman/Arthurian themed place.

The Village

The Village is also located on the same platform. For me, I wouldn’t call it a village because it’s too small and it doesn’t really look like a village. It looked more like a suburb than a village (but that’s just me).

The area is divided like a pie and, I believe, each piece (except the piece that contains the Market) is for rent. Most of the available pieces are already occupied but I did see one piece that’s still empty.

In the center of it all is the teleporter that will take you to different parts of ARTORIUS.

MAB’s Lair

The first location I visited was the MAB’s Lair. I’m not sure what MAB means but the place looks really nice. I was teleported 700 meters above ground and landed on a set of floating rock-like land formation. On them are two structures that I just can’t fully describe.

Stonehenge

Next location I visited was Stonehenge. I have only seen Stonehenge in photos and I guess it does look like the real life one only smaller.

Temple

Back to the Roman side of ARTORIUS is the Temple. Inside the Temple are images of different Roman Gods and Goddesses.

A Temple is a good RP location. You can have rituals, sacrifices, funerals, marriages, etc. in a Temple. You can play all sorts of stuff pertaining to religion and worship in a Temple.

Lady of the Lake

Under the waters of ARTORIUS is a place called Lady of the Lake. In the Arthurian Legend, “The Lady of the Lake is the name of several related characters who play parts. These characters’ roles include giving King Arthur his sword Excalibur, enchanting Merlin, and raising Lancelot after the death of his father. Different writers and copyists give her name variously as Nimue, Viviane, Elaine, Niniane, Nivian, Nyneve, Nimueh and other variations. – Wikipedia”

Bathhouse

I’ve read that during ancient times, bathhouses were very popular in Rome and that Romans would even transact their businesses in them even those relating to politics and governance.

One thing that I’m not quite sure of is if they already have colored rubber beach balls in or, in this case, outside the bathhouses of Ancient Rome.

Other Parts of ARTORIUS

There are still many places to explore in ARTORIUS like the Colosseum which looks very much like the Colosseum of The Roman Empire, the Senate House and others. These places are not just decorations. They also act as stages or settings to the story played or acted out by roleplayers.

The same goes with combat. Tournaments are better held in a Colosseum or in an Arena while raids and wars are better held in open fields.

Visit ARTORIUS

If you are looking for a place where you can have both a Roman and an Arthurian experience then ARTORIUS could be that place for you. For those interested in becoming a roleplayer, there is an Application Box inside the landing area where you can drop off your applications. I guess for combat, you’ll have to join there group so that you’ll receive notices about tournaments and raids.

Click here to visit ARTORIUS today!

Feudal Nippon's First Year Anniversary Celebration

It is going to be a fun filled week for everyone at Feudal Nippon and if you are not too busy this week then why not drop by to join the celebration.

Here is Feudal Nippon’s updated schedule of activities for this week:

• August 15th, 2009 – Elevation to Daimyo at 5pm SLT Opening Event, Saturday. Ronin’s Day
• August 16th, 2009 at 7pm SLT Sunday – Mountain Bridge Tourney Leong’s Day – Also Fishing Tourney
• August 17th, 2009 at 6pm SLT Monday – Egg Hunt
• August 18th, 2009 at 6pm SLT Tuesday – The Chrysallis Event
• August 19th, 2009 at 12 and 6pm SLT Wednesday – 2 Warrior’s Tournaments. Roxie’s Day
• August 20th, 2009 at 12 PM & 8PM SLT Thursday – Geisha Show Chrys’ Day
  The Geisha Show at Noon- *SPECIAL 90 Minute show with Little Yoshiwara Geisha Komayo-san (Leslie Latte) and a full Japanese Folktale Presentation (The Bamboo Princess & Her 5 Tasks) Also this day… Tarot Readings, Warm cookies (Mmmm) Sim tours & Formal Tea Ceremonies (by appointment only) and a fireworks display!
• August 21st, 2009 at 7pm SLT Friday Nex Day- Teamed Bow Battle, Section off one side of the main arena and let the realms battle it out
• August 22nd, 2009 at Saturday – Party all day. Blue’s Day. Masked Costume Party

So, what are you still waiting for? Drop by Feudal Nippon today!

Somewhere in Sands of Persia

I tried to look around where I landed but I couldn’t find a path anywhere that might lead me to the main region. There was a Teleporter at the dock where I landed but I kinda wanted to do some walking.

Looking at the map of the region where I was in, I found out that Sands of Persia is actually made up of a few regions. Of course, there is the main Sands of Persia region too. I think I was at the Taurus Mountain region. Not sure how I get there and having no choice I used the map to teleport to Sands of Persia. This time I landed in the Marketplace Area.

Anyway, I kinda didn’t stay that long and I also didn’t look around except maybe do a 360 degree turn to take a quick glance of the place.

Isle Kingdom of Merlot

The description of the place did not mention anything specific about role play and I did not see any information about it anywhere in the sim but they do ask in their group charter that people be in period clothing and it is not even mandatory. I guess people can come wearing anything (or nothing) and it will be okay.

Being a Homestead sim, it is understandable that there are lots of empty spaces or open spaces everywhere due to a very low prim count but I think they have laid out the place nicely. They were able to squeeze in a small pier where a Viking Longboat is docked, a couple of list for jousting, a course for barrel racing and horse jumping, a small tavern, a field for archery and a couple of castles. Also, the limited resources available to a Homestead sim will surely lag the sim during an event specially on events that use horses like jousting and horse jumping.

The Isle Kingdom of Merlot also has its own group. The name of the group is also Isle Kingdom of Merlot. Currently, they only have 6 members but the group is open enrollment so anyone can join. I guess those interested can join in and maybe help build or take part in building a new community in Second Life.

Anyway, I really enjoyed my time in the Isle Kingdom of Merlot. I know there is not much to see here but I love exploring new places and looking around a new place is very enjoyable to me. I have taken a few snapshots of the place for everyone to look at (see photos below) and for those who wish to visit the Isle Kingdom of Merlot, the SLURL is http://slurl.com/secondlife/merlot or you can just click HERE!

Back in Medieval England, the King prepared for war. He summoned his messengers and sent messages to all his knights to come defend the kingdom. Unfortunately, the King had no choice but to defend the kingdom alone.

With his Queen by his side, the King of Medieval England was successful in fending off the invaders but he failed in protecting the kingdom. One of the invaders was successful in setting the kingdom ablaze as the King of Medieval England did to Nordhaven.

The battle ended as fast as it started but that does not mean the war between Medieval England and Nordhaven is over. I am quite certain that both side has not yet forgiven each other for the destruction both of them has done to one another. The flames may have died down but the fury and anger that ignited it is still there.

As a foreign observer, I did not take part in the conflict but you can. Become a Knight in Medieval England and help defend the Kingdom against the Barbarians of Nordhaven.

Carmarthenshire Dock

The landmark that I have dropped me on a dock where I was greeted by a sign that says “No OOC Beyond This Point”. LOL! Around the landing area are some things of interest like a box of FREE Clothes that does not give anything, a big board that lists the sim’s schedule of activities, two teleporters, some chairs and a few other objects.

Also, found in the landing area are two ships and a castle like fort. I am not sure if the two ships are sailable and I did not bothered to try if they were. I have a bad experience about trying out things or objects when visiting a new sim. He he he!

Carmarthenshire Dock

Just north of the Landing Area is the Town Square and it is surrounded with different buildings. I did check a few of the buildings like the Pub and there are some houses for rent as well. The Pub does look very cozy and rooms are available for rent for only 50L$ a day.

Rent a room for 50L$ a day!

Coming out of the Pub, I then walked west of the sim where I found a couple of rental houses. I continued to walked west until I reached the edge of the sim. I was looking for a path to the Marketplace but did not find any so I traced my steps back to the Town Square. The path that lead me to the edge of the sim and then back is not a boring path because along the path are stuff to see.

Carmarthensire!

Back at the Town Square, I then entered the Castle gates. I wanted to go to the fair grounds but the gates lead me to the Castle Ballroom. I looked and looked everywhere but I did not find any path that leads to it. I do not want to use a Teleporter but I had no choice because some areas can only be accessed through it. I found a Teleporter just outside the ballroom and used it.

Ballroom!

I first went to the Sword Arena which was way up in the sky. The arena looks amazing with good details and above it is a floating island that is kinda evil looking. I then went to visit the Jousting Area and it was a pretty big area with three jousting fields or lists. From the way the lists are setup I think the two further lists are for jousting practice and the one with the stands is for tournaments.

Sword Arena

There is also this round shaped arena but I do not know what it is for and a little further down is a Market Area. The Teleporter lists it as Old Marketplace. From there I teleported to the New Marketplace which was still very much empty, my guess is that they are still moving, and right beside the New Marketplace is the Fair Grounds.

My visit to Carmarthenshire ended at the Fair Grounds but there are still much more places to visit and explore around the sim. I am very much sure that I have missed a few spots around the sim and did I mentioned that I only visited MERLINS FOREST which is only one of the two sims that makes up Carmarthenshire? The other sim is MERLINS SHRINE but I will leave this one for you to explore.

Overall, I like what they did in Carmarthenshire. The only two places that I did not quite like are the two Market Areas. Why? Because both looked very disorganized and I find that using a Teleporter to get there (at least that was how I did it) will not be very appealing for a shopper but that is just me.

Anyway, I enjoyed my visit to Carmarthenshire and if you are interested in medieval/fantasy/arthurian roleplay then you’ll find a notecard with all the information you will need to get started at the Old Marketplace. The information box thingy located at the landing area does not have any information in it. LOL! For those interested in medieval combat, Carmarthenshire has it too.

Come and visit Carmarthenshire today or visit their website for more information!

My Snapshots of Carmarthenshire!

Welcome to Lakeshire

If I remember it correctly, I received there rules and other information notecards upon landing and, as always, I strongly suggest that you read and understand them before moving forward. I kinda hesitated after reading the Rules but since nobody was around, I fought off my hesitation and went inside.

The first thing I looked for here at Lakeshire was there Tournament Grounds and I found it just left (depends on where you are faced) of the gates. Inside are arenas for Archery, Melee and Jousting.

Entrance to the Tournament Grounds

The Arenas for Archery and Melee Fights are right beside each other while the Jousting Arena is located a little at the back. Looking at the setup, it is safe to assume that tournaments involving Archery, Melee and Jousting are held here (DUH!). When are these tournaments held? That I do not know! Ha ha ha! Sorry, I didn’t see any schedule posted anywhere and if there was any then I guess I missed it.

The Archery Range

Jousting Arena

Near the entrance area are merchant stalls/space for rent. Checking the rental vendor, I learned that it cost only 300L$ for 30 days to rent that particular space. A few houses are also available for rent and the one I checked cost 600L$ for 30 days. If you are interested then you can always drop by and visit the place to verify the information presented.

House for Rent

Vendor Space for Rent

By the way, for those wanting to rent a home here at Lakeshire I would just like to inform you that I only found one toilet. My guess is that you’ll have to share it with your neighbors and the public. Ha ha ha!

The Toilet!

Located at the other side of the street, which faces the toilet, is a platform where they hang people. I tried it myself and it looks very uncomfortable. So, if you are in Lakeshire then don’t forget to “Respect the Law”.

Hanging Around!

Lakeshire is a very small medieval village but they do have a huge Castle and in front of the castle is a small Clock Tower where you can just sit back and enjoy the surroundings.

The Clock Tower

Lakeshire is a nice medieval town to visit. It’s not big but I think it has enough elements for a Second Life resident to enjoy both roleplay and combat.

If you wish to check out Lakeshire then you can find it in-world at Multiples of Lust (103/1/22).

Feudal Nippon

I just love visiting Feudal Nippon. The people are very warm, friendly and accomodating. Just a few seconds of my arrival at the sky arena, 10 or more people immediately greeted and welcomed me. I don’t know many of them but that didn’t stop them from being nice and friendly. LOL!

For the Group Archery Tournament, participants were divided into two groups and each group was assigned their corresponding areas on the sky arena. The areas where each group was assigned is found on each side of the sky arena. As I understand it, each group will have to shoot each other from that distance and location until only one remains standing.

When the shooting started, I didn’t know where the archers were. I couldn’t see anything but I could hear the arrows flying. I had to increase my draw distance to see what’s happening because the distance between each group was a little bit far. Using my camera, I was able to view and take snapshots of the participants in action but, unfortunately, a brief power failure ended my visit to Feudal Nippon.

I guess it’s fun when you are the one shooting but, since I was a spectator, it was a little bit boring to watch. Action was almost non-existent. Most were just standing there shooting their arrows until they die. Between sword fighting and shooting arrows, sword fighting or melee combat has more action and it’s more fun to watch than a group of people shooting arrows at each other. LOL! Don’t get me wrong because I’m sure it was fun for the participants! He he he!

Anyway, because of the power failure I was not able to finish the tournament. Also, I wasn’t able to say goodbye to the Emperor of Feudal Nippon properly because of that.

Snapshots