Good day everyone,
I am happy to announce a new statue release at We <3 Roleplay:
The Bard's Statue is an homage to music and musicians, a landmark of meditation, relax, and perhaps a catalyst for some artistic inspiration.
It comes with six different textures, and as per usual, PBR but also regular materials.
You can preview the statue at my booth, and throughout the event, it will be 25% off!
Hello everyone!
A new round of Wanderlust Weekend is on, and you can manage to snag a brand new exclusive for just 50L$, but only during this weekend!
The Glowing Rock is a mesh decor with multiple colours, as well as a tintable option to choose your own glow!
As usual, this product will feature PBR and regular materials.
You can find the Glowing Rock at Harshlands mainstore, up until Monday!
Here's your teleport:
Click here to teleport to Harshlands
Hello everyone,
I'm happy and honored to introduce a new instrument, which is inspired by the wonderful tradition of Middle East art.
The Qanun will be featured at SFP charity event, where 100% of the proceedings will be used to help the families affected by the current situation that is happening around Gaza.
I want to stress something of extreme importance, before describing the object.
This is not a politically oriented event. There is no picked side, it is not about Palestine or Israel, it is not about governements at war. This is about families and children suffering the choices of others, no matter the flag or the ideology. It is an event that also stands against antisemitism and Islamophobia.
It is an event about unity, solidarity, open dialogue, and for this reason I made a Qanun, a instrument which is familiar to the whole Middle East. It is meant to be a bridge to connect, not a wall to separate.
Everyone at SFP has friends from Israel and Palestine, and they are equally lloved and cherished.
We're here to help people build back a future.
With that said, the Qanun features 9 playable pieces, 2 different colour scheme (one is darker, and one is lighter) and a stool with playing animation!
The whole event is filled with amazing designers, please consider checking every booth!
Here's your taxi:
Hello!
Wanderlust Weekend is now happening up until Monday morning. That means, a brand new release for just 50L$!
Be quick if you don't want to miss this opportunity to get your hands on this new product:
Forest Bench is an interactive decoration, a pensive sitting spot for you and a special someone.
It holds up to two people, with single animations, but also couple (PG) ones.
You can test it out in front of Harshlands Landing point, everything is happening there!
But remember, you have until Monday morning before it goes full price mode.
Hello everyone,
this is the time of the year where we gather to celebrate this incredible virtual world.
In times of metaverses and virtual realities, Second Life always managed to be paramount of what shaped the future.
Today we celebrate its 22nd year!
As per tradition, Linden Lab organized Shop & Hop, the biggest shopping event of the grid, and I'm honoured to be again part of it as a merchant.
For this occasion, you will find, by Harshlands booth, a wide selection of discounted products, from 20% up to 70% off!
In addition to that, a brand new gift will be waiting for you. Do you want to know what it is? Only one way to find out! Click the link below and teleport to Shop & Hop!
Click here to teleport to Shop & Hop
Hello everyone,
Ten years ago I was walking down the rain, in a foreign town, with no set plans or future in front of me.
Ten years ago I felt like I was being strangled by a harsh reality of life, from which I could not escape; there was no light in those falling drops, nor in my path ahead.
And yet, ten years ago I took the decision to take a brand new turn. I ran to what was my home back then, and began playing with possible names, until something echoed in my mind:
Harshlands.
A fitting name for my situation. A starting point.
This is how, in February 2014 I chose to begin to create Second Life content.
Throughout this time I have met so many wonderful people, and found such an incredible community of enthusiasts, that every single day fuel my inspiration and passion.
I have learned a lot through mistakes and sleepless nights, and all of those friends have offered nothing but support and advices to soothe my pain and make me improve.
If Harshlands has managed to see the light of its tenth year, it is only thanks to all of you.
Harshlands Anniversary will not be a celebration of a Second Life Store. This is a celebration of the Friendship we have nurtured and cherished. The Passion we saw blooming in the enchanting garden of Fantasy. And I truly want to make sure that those who have always walked with me, will be recognized.
This year I have chosen not to host a traditional hunt, but instead, I have the humble honour to have friends and talented creators joining to offer incredible prizes of all kinds. All the many gifts will be scattered in Dragonstone, for you to be found.
I have also listened to your feedbacks all these years and a hint list will be provided by the landing point, so that you will not wander in the dark. Let us all be led by the light of our splendid Community.
In addition to this special hunt, another Vault Chest will be opened, and it can be found as well right in front of the landing point. This Chest will contain additional prizes, some exclusives, some limited. But all of them are part of this exciting 10 Years journey.
I really want to thank all the friends who chose to celebrate this important milestone, as well as those that unfortunately, due to unhappy reasons, could not .
Here is the list of the partecipating stores, please make sure to check them out!
Belle Epoque by Janire Coba
Cerridwen's Cauldron by Elicio Ember
Fallen Gods Inc. by Alia Baroque
Golden Unicorn Fireworks by Avariel Falcon
Hyacinth Poses & Designs by Hyaecinte
KaiDesign by Kailyr Resident
Laminak by Casey Tripsa
Swank & Co. by AdonisLubomir2 Resident
Touryuumon by Silverfox Rainbow
Viki by Achille Wirefly
To another ten year of Fantasy my friends, see you on Dragonstone!
Thank you so much for being such stars.
Kadaj
Click here to Teleport to Harshlands
Hello friends and fellows.
Here I am, amidst the warmth of my house, writing these final wishes of the year. I've always found it to be an extremely important section of my life, because it is a way to sum up what we have experienced throughout the year.
And what I am personally feeling, is an outpouring wave of joy and gratitude.
I cannot lie. Mentally speaking it has been a very difficult year, I have been challenged more than I though, but not more than I could handle. If I managed to get through these dark days it is also thanks to your constant support and patience, your being there, when I needed the most, to shine a light in the crawling darkness within my heart.
Some of you knew, many of you didn't, and yet without knowing, you've saved me.
It has been a year where I have been absent for quite a long periods of time, and I do apologize for it. There are plans, however, to make sure this incoming 2024 will be full of surprises.
Christmas, or Yule, for me, is not just a season of giving, but mostly a season of thanking. No help, no support, no friendhsip is ever taken for granted, and this is the perfect time of the year to be reminded of those around us. What a best way to wrap up the old and rusty year, if not by putting a smile on our faces.
It is a chance to remind ourself that, despite everything life puts in front of us, we're never alone. YOU are not alone, and I will fight with all my strength to make sure none of you will never slightly feel this way. If you're feeling alone or helpless, reach out to any of your friends, also reach out to me. As they say, no human is an island.
For me, one of those people was Janire. She's the shining star that never let me drift on the ocean, like a beacon guiding a shattered little boat. I cannot be thankful enough for all you've done to me mi amor. You truly are a blessing, and I feel so lucky to know our paths have crossed.
May this season bring the best of you, and may it be a solid foundation to build the fondest memories. I truly wish you will be filled with marvelous surprises, and that your days will be surrounded by laughs and tears of joy.
With a heart full of stars,
and a mind clearing up its mist.
Happy Holidays friends.
Kadaj.
PS. Let's get ready. February 2024 marks Harshlands 10th Anniversary!
Hello everyone!
Back again writing in this blog after summer craziness.
As soon as the warm temperatures begin to fade out, we all know what's coming: Halloween!
This season is fully packed with events of any type, let's begin with our traditional hunt:
Hello everyone,
after months, sleepless nights and countless of coffee cups, Fantasy Faire has opened, and the Fairelands are once again among us!
This year, Janire and me have been tasked again to build a region, and being placed amidst such talented and passionate Worldbuilders truly filled us with inspiration.
Our region is called Nysaris.
Hello everyone, I believe I owe you more than a simple message, but let's start with this one as a first step.
Before I begin: yes, everything is fine, and nothing is going to stop!
Yet a lot happened in my life in the past two months.
I found a new job in Real Life, as Night Time Hotel manager. It's fun and extremely interesting, however that came with a huge toll, that is, having to reschedule all of my time and availability, in both worlds.
During these two months I found myself unable to coordinate and tend to Harshlands as I would have loved to, and that also caused me to rarely access platforms like Discord, where many of you messaged me.
In addition to that, the New Year brought me some seasonal sickness, that kept me in a sort of stand-by phase (aka in bed) so to rest enough to go to work.
Last but not least, I've developed what is called De Quervain Tenosynovitis, which is a very aggressive inflammation of the thumb tendon, which basically makes it impossible to have a functioning hand.
After undergoing a lot of treatment (still going) I have regained the use of my hand, although it still hurts to even do daily routine actions.
I am extremely sorry for not answering and being a stranger. I have been working hard behind the scenes, trying to catch up with the deadlines.
If I am writing this message, that's because I'm starting to finally find a balance, now that also my Real Life is starting to appear well, normal.
I hope you can accept my apologies, and in the following days I will make sure to be the friend I always wanted to be, to all of you.
Kadaj
