Category Archives: Events
Midsummer Comes
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – Gandalf I have not written in such a long time. My feet had paths to walk in the material world, and walk and … Continue reading
Masks of Kuruk
I was already a long time fan of Pacific Northwest Native American art, so when I laid eyes on the Spirit Valley of Kuruk, designed by Loki Eliot, I knew my home for Fantasy Faire 2020 was in exactly the … Continue reading
Song of the Sun, Song of the Moon
In the dreaming mind’s eye they stand against the changing horizon, chanting their songs. Night comes, and day again, and there they are. Sometimes the shapes come to life as if they were already there and needed only to be … Continue reading
Duskhallow Town Clock at the Great Exhibition
The Great Exhibition in New Babbage will end its magnificent run next week. April First is the last day to visit the Crystal Palace and all the fabulous exhibits. This is a showcase of art and engineering in Second Life … Continue reading
The Wraith of Bristow’s Folly
Bristow’s Folly is the second Spyralle creation inspired by the work of 20th Century British illustrator Rowland Emett. A folly, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, is defined as “in architecture, a costly, generally nonfunctional building that was erected to enhance … Continue reading
The Messengers
They came in a dream, years ago. I do not remember how long ago. Figures of painted wood, standing silently. They were benevolent, not frightening. Their messages were slow, calm and silent. Finally, a long time later, I began to … Continue reading
Inconceivable!
The current round of Enchantment is inspired by The Princess Bride, that storybook story of True Love and miracles, loved by so many. I have read the book, but it’s movie I am especially fond of – one of my … Continue reading
Eagle Sighting
The original plan, like many of my plans, turned out to be vastly over-ambitious. There would be a series of ceremonial accessories, accoutrements of wisdom and power, worn by the sibyls and shamans, the guardians and wanderers, in that pan-Arctic, … Continue reading
Winter Guardians
Winter’s Hollow event celebrates the beauty, magic and mystery of the Winter Solstice, which is today! At Spyralle we have a long romance with the Far North and Winter. (Don’t ask how many times I’ve seen “Frozen II” already. That … Continue reading
Spyralle Studio Hunt 2019, Chapter 2, and Black Friday
Spyralle’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Sale continues! Group members can pick up ten gifts hidden all over the store. Half of them were shown in the last post, and here are the rest. These are exclusive to the hunt. Group … Continue reading