Thursday 1 February 2024

Ten years of Harshlands - A celebration of Friendship and Fantasy

 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

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