Romantic Avilion

Come thee gently down to the lush green woods and thou will spy the faeries play, gossamer wings of rainbow hues float daintily as the sprites and elfins dance to the sound of the soft breeze rustling through the fallen leaves. Linger a while to savour the scene, handsome knights in armour and maidens fair, wild forest flowers adorning their long and lustrous hair. These are met peaceably with large scaly, fiery dragons, wisdom written in their soulful eyes, as fireflies appear like tiny glowing orbs of light, born upon the air.

Avilion Mist in Second Life has been around since October 2006 and it is a Medieval Fantasy role-play sim. Avilion has stood the test of time and remains a very popular and interesting place to visit. You are required to dress in medieval garb, (late 16th century to early 17th century) and address your fellow players according to the language used in that period, welcoming them with “Greetings” upon meeting them, or “Safe paths” on their departure. The legend has it that the lands of Avilion have been shrouded in a mist and have been hidden away from the rest of the world for hundreds of years. Therefore its inhabitants were unaware of the changes happening beyond their lands, and lived in peace and harmony without outside influences. In recent times though, the mist has faded and travellers have entered Avilion and Avilion residents have travelled to the outside world. However, the magic of Avilion is very strong and its people have kept to their traditions and ancient way of life, resisting new world ways.

In Avilion people and creatures, such as dragons and fairies, live happily side-by-side and visitors are made very welcome. This sim bares little resemblance to the harsher role-play sims like Gor and Urban gangster sites. Avilion is a gentle place with beautiful settings, the sort of place a Knight would be pleased to take his Lady to. In Avilion Grove there is the Castle Grand Ballroom for that lovely night out with a beloved. Elegantly and exquisitely built, the Ballroom is an ideal setting for romance.

If you want to try immersive Second Life role-play Avilion would be a great place to start, it’s friendly and welcoming and frequently populated. Don’t forget to dress the part though, and learn how to speak once you are there. You can obtain some free costumes on entry, and in respect of the ladies clothes, I found the free gowns to be very pretty and nice to keep.

Janey Bracken