Royal Healer Quack Ragu

"I´m a holistic therapeut and Reiki Master from Vancouver, Canada.

The benefits of Reiki can enhance all aspects of life. Whether you need healing physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually, Reiki offers sublte transformation and holistic health.

It starts with giving you deep relaxation. As Reiki helps you heal, it removes stress, and relieves pain. It helps you sorting through emotional issues and creating spiritual clarity.

And yes, I can help you through SL."

Gold bars, the Red Moon, the Alchemist and the Potions

There is a new thing in Tiny Empires: the coming of the Alchemist. It is marked by the appearance of a red moon, and you only get it if you have any gold bars:

Gold Bars:

• Found in the weeds of an acre which is bought
• Found in a final inspection of an acre which is sold
• Won at jousting
• Trader deal (5 were reported as the quantity received)
• Being voted King & Queen at the Ball (10 Gold bars each) - partners do not need be FED to recieve the gold
• Path to Royalty (Crown Jewels step, the next to last one) will also give you 5 gold bars
• Sending any gift to an ally through the ambassador (Sender sees this text: "You have arranged to send [gift name] to [your ally]. Hidden in the box was a gold bar! It wasn't yours. Perhaps just a mix-up with the courier." Recipient sees this text: Your ally [name] sent you a gift. You receive a [gift name]. Hidden in the box was a gold bar. Your ally claims no knowledge of if, so you keep it.") Note: So far, it has only been the ally receiving the gift who has gotten it, according to reports in the TE Monarch Channel. Reports of the sender receiving it are surfacing, but no confirmation on that.

Note: If you have any gold bars, they will appear on your account tab, on page 2.

The Red Moon:

When the moon starts to turn red, and shimmer and return to normal (3 turn process), the follow occurs for anyone who has a gold bar. Everyone sees the first message, the second, third message depends on whether you have gold bars or not.

"The moon glimmers redly." (added by Queen K - if you see this message BUY an acre, I believe that this will be your best chance to get a gold bar)

"Villagers on the outskirts of the kingdom send reports that an alchemist is headed this way. Her covered wagon is decorated with intricate patterns. She will be here soon." or "The moon shimmers with a red glow." (if you don´t have a gold bar)

"The Alchemist has parked her red covered wagon at the edge of the forest tonight. Hundreds of potions line the shelves inside, in small glass vials. Prices are listed in gold bars. You quickly count your stack: XX bars" or "The moon returns to normal." (if you don´t have a gold bar)

"The moon above glares a dull red. The Alchemist beckons as you draw near. She offers you this selection of potions. Which will you buy?" You then get to choose from a scrolling menu a selection of three vials if you pay the Alchemist x Gold Bars.

Potions:

Bubbling Potion (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "You trade away a gold bar for a bubbling potion and quickly drink the entire vial. The air shimmers for a moment. You feel very lucky."
  
• Gold windfall of 13.8 mil - @ 1073 personal acres = Cost of 3 acres roughly

Blue Potion (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "You trade away a gold bar for a blue potion and quickly drink the entire vial. The air shimmers for a moment. You see a wavering image of a dark sun, travelling east to west across a yellow sky."
  
• When the Trader comes...."He refuses to tell you what you will receive, but with the blue potion coursing through your veins, you understand it will be free. Will you accept?"

Bronze Potion (Cost: 3 gold bars)

• unknown
  

Draught of Quintain (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "You trade away a gold bar for "Draught of Quintain" and quickly drink the entire vial. The air shimmers for a moment. Your muscles flex and you feel knowledgeable, 2 times over"
• This allows you to attend the joust at no cost of an acre. At the joust screen it says "Draught of Quintain coursing through your views you do not have to set up a practice jousting field"

Unknown at this time if the x2 is winning 2 rounds, winning 2 full joust or not having to pay the acre at 2 festivals. (Note: Quintain is a jousting practice target that spins - source)

Dark Green Potion (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "The year ends and taxes are due for most. However you are still under the effects of the dark green potion. You pay nothing"
  
• 5 years of tax amnesty

Draught of Stentor (Cost: 3 gold bars):

• unknown
  

Elixir of Prevention (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• You feel safe - Will prevent a disaster for you and you'll receive the same amount of citizens as if you did second highest option

Essence of Giving (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• Give 3 acres to someone.

Essence of Loyalty (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "You trade away a gold bar for "Essence of Loyalty" and quickly drink the entire vial. The air shimmers for a moment.....You feel Loyal."
  
• Loyalty reward is increased (not sure how much exactly)

Lure of Gold (Cost: 1 gold bar) :

• Your next offer to bribe another subject may be significantly more enticing. When used it tripled the bribe offer.

Oil of Metagrobology (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "You trade away a gold bar for the potion and quickly drink the entire vial! The air shimmers for a moment. You feel intelligent"
  
• Don't answer the riddles & rum's, you will get them right all the time over and over again (but get paid less than if you answer it correctly - no idea how long this lasts)

Orange Potion (Cost: 2 gold bars):

• "You trade away 2 gold bars for an orange potion and quickly drink the entire vail. The air shimmers for a moment. You feel safe from sabotage."
• Seems obvious but no idea how long this lasts

Potion of Amnesty (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• "The Potion of Amnesty courses through your veins. The homage normally paid by your direct subjects will be taken from another source. For one year, they will owe you no homage payments."
• Lets you grant homage amnesty to yourself or your directs for one year, they or you will not pay homage ... plus "your purse feels heavier" and you appear to also get gold from it.
  
• You may give homage amnesty to yourself or your direct subjects. No homage payments will be owed for a year. Will you grant homage amnesty to yourself or your subjects?

Serum of Generosity (Cost: 3 gold bars):

• You can send 10 personal acres to direct subject. Cost 3 Gold Bars

White Potion (Cost: 1 gold bar):

• Feel Lucky
• Received a gold windfall = cost of 1 acre

As of April 10th:: The theory exists that while you are under the influence of one of these potions/elixirs, you are ineligible to receive gold bars or sell high offers. The theory has been only tested so far with the Elixir of Prevention but may exist with others as well that have longer lasting effects.

Royal Wizard Archanum Magic

"You are too curious for your own good..."

Shhh.... who reads it has no idea of how nice he really as... but don´t tell anyone this....

The Lovely Sasha Blitz

"
=◕‿◕=

ò.ó

Delightfully Taken by my real life husband, Vic Blitz. It doesn't matter what you believe that you can provide for me, you can't. Everything I'll ever want or need is wrapped up in my sexy snugglebunny husband. <3 style="FONT-STYLE: italic">She came with her husband and line because she felt they would be more confortable on our queendom, and I hope they all feel like home here. Also, it´s so nice to see a RL family in SL :-)

Dark Angel Archangel Bellic

"'And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.'

The good news is that Judgment is coming. The bad is that if your worked on a saturday, or is a man and is not circuncised, or didn´t fast on Holy days, or fornicated before married, or eat pig, or didn´t procrite, or said basphemy.... Judgment Day won´t be a good day for you."

I´m sooo guilty... ;-)

Da Cute Twin NatalieErienne Carissa

"Hellows, i's Natalie Erienne, i no's it says Carissa but dats a tipeo.. i's an Inglewood now!! My fambly and fwiends caws me Natalie or Nats. Afores you asks, yeps i's pickted pink to wite dis. I's 3 yeaws owd and i wikes to pway ans i wikes hellos kitty. I's nows gots a nicests Mummy eber n my twin Sawah is da bestest too!! I wuvs my new fambly, i nos i neber be alones no mowe.
I wuv you Mummy, ans my Sissy an ederbodys."

Yes, she´s as cute as her sister ;-)

Evil Lord Hellblazer Constantine

"I´m the One wrongly accused of spreading violence into your world, of drowning babies, creating diseases, seducing virgins and other things. Forget it. You are doing it on your own.

I only exist to punish you for all your doings. And yes, I take immense pleasure doing it."

*shivers*

Pinkcess Pinky Hienrichs

"I love to have fun in SL and meet new people. If your from the Philadelphia area hit me up. I love hanging out with my Babycakers bff Fishly Fairy. We have fun playing tricks on others. "evil smile" I'm still looking for Mr right. If that's you give me kisses baby. Not you fish lol"

The cutest title for a beautiful and sweet woman :-)

Renowned Dealer Jeremiah Constantine

"Shameless stoned guy, organize rock partys and makes everybody to dance ...

Takes the virginity from inocent girls, says he is a beliver, but doesn´t know how to pray ..."

Shame on you ! :-)

Queen Mum Velma Paine

"SLibate...if you don't know what that is....think about it *smiles

Proud to say that I'm a Second Life Mentor and Mentor Greeter...Mentor Buddy and Apprentice Buddy...if you have questions, or need help, let me know.

I proudly own and partnered with luciana sciarri...she is an angel. If you mess with her, i WILL hurt you.

Always remember in SL as in RL...Never make someone your priority if you are an option for them."

She is one of the most admirable person I ever met in SL. Intelligent, caring and always ready to help anyone in need. Since She abdicated from Her throne (She was the Queen of Isle of Eire, the Queendom I was before ascending), She dedicates most of Her time on SL helping new residents (and that is something that requires superhuman patience...). *kisses*

The Mythic Crete Minotaur

"In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature that was part man and part bull. It dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction built for King Minos of Crete and designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus who were ordered to build it to hold the Minotaur. The historical site of Knossos is usually identified as the site of the labyrinth. The Minotaur was eventually killed by Theseus...

... but that´s my second life :-)"

He used to camp in a place where I worked. He looks scary (or not...) but he´s a lot of fun !

Feline Trouble Kent Fiertze

"I´m a cat with wings. Do you think it´s weird ? So imagine being hit from the sky by a furball ~~smiles wickedly~~ just kidding.

I´m a nice kitten, feel free to IM me !"

Luciana looks at the sky and shivers... ewwww

Royal Knight Arthur Gothly

"Loyal Knight at the service of Queen Luciana Sciarri of Asgard, to whom I sworn allegiance and protection."

Thank you for your loyalty, Arthur !

Ragnarok Wolf Fenris Sveiss

"Forget about childish stories about pityful bad wolves. I´m the Fenriswolf, the Father of all wolves, the enemy that crawls on the subconsciousness of mankind since your first spawned.

I´m the killer of gods, the one that will bring darkness and despair... and my time is coming at last !"

*shivers*

The Balloon Giver Pennywise Clowes

"Hi, I´m Pennywise, the dancing clown !

I like children, and they like me too !

Do you want a balloon ? They float !!

Muahuahuahuahuahuahua"

*shivers*

Grumpy Dragon Lockheed Muircastle

"Lockheed, the dragon of Muir Island, resident of Muir Castle. Don't you mess with Kitty, or I will fry you in your own body fat.

Everybody make fun of me because i´m a small dragon, but I will grow up and bite their heads off !"

He was the first to defend me when some people got angry by my ascension to Queen of Asgard. He is my guardian dragon... hmmm... maybe it would be a better title ;-)

Ronin Sadao Ugajin

"I´m a japanese descendent, interested in Edo Japan roleplay.

I´m sorry to say that I don´t speak japanese at all, but I´m willing to learn."

There are at least a few interested in it here, Sadao. We are almost a samurai clan ;-)

Sweetie Aluveaux Zerbino

"I play TE, which I'm a Princess in Queen Luci's Asgard Empire.
I like interesting and unusual Roleplay scenarios.
I like to meet new people and explore new places in SL.
I'm interested in meditation, wicca, and history.
Finally I don't take 2L too seriously, I love to laugh and people who make me laugh."

She´s such a sweetie girl, I couldn´t think of another title ;-)

Fabulous Prince Anton Khandr

"I´m a brit designer interested in culture, fashion, architecture and all artistic manifestations on SL.

'I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their intellects. A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.' Oscar Wilde"

Anyone that quotes Oscar Wilde and has this fashion sense deserves my respect ;-)

Little Lilly Sayuri Chan

"Japanese descendent submissive girl, owned by Master Beowulf Skytower, and restricted to His use.

I love to meet new people, window shopping and fun parties. But I´m specially interested in learning more about my japanese heritage.

PS: being owned does not mean that I can´t have friends !"

Sayuri is one of the sweetest (and cutiest) girls I ever met in SL. I hope all good things for her, because she surely deserves them.

Littlest Princess SarahElizabeth Inglewood

"Hello! Mys names is SarahElizabeth but people dust calls me Sarah. I's 3 years old and I's wuvs to play. I's wuv to dance too. And wuv to hears stories. I's gots a twins NatalieErienne buts I's dusts calls hers Nats. We's wikes peas and cawwots. We's aways tagethers. I's gots da best Mummy and Daddy in da whole worlds! I's wuv you Mummy and Daddy! Bye bye!"

She´s so cutie :-)

Lord Drackull Constantine

"Member of the Order of the Dragon.

I´m a misanthrope vampire, so it takes a lot to earn my trust and friendship, but I´m a loyal friend to those that earned it."

Good things are usually hard to get ;-)

Redhead Valkyrie Brigid Thespian

"I'm new in SL, but I'm already addicted to it...

I used to be a Camelot Princess on Tiny Empires and now I´m at Asgard. I dropped in rank for a while, but now I´m a Goddess ;-)"

Thank you, honey, for all the support and help you gave me.

Loyal Prince Claudio Earnshaw

"I´m just a guy trying to find his place in this virtual world.

I was blessed with love once, but RL didn´t allow me to make this work. I´m not fond of repeating the same mistakes, so I will not look for another companion here until I think I can."

And I hope you find all happiness you deserve *kisses*.

Sweet Sissy Evanessence Nightfire

Eva is my sweet, loving, caring, sister. Love her very much.

Protector of Swamps MacAarthur Jonson

"On here too meet new pople, and have fun"

He just came to our Queendom under the Warrior Goddess XENA March. He´s a knight of great value, and we are all honored to have him here.

Lil Flower Princess Lili Mayflower

"Faithful Pet of and engaged to the lovely Mistress Erienne Zessinthal
A Switch and if you don't know what that is, feel free to ask.

Owner of Lili's, a clothing and costume shop. (currently closed while looking for new location)
Dancer and Manager at TeC~ToNiK RaVe (closed)
A Top Model at Sintimacy.
A Sin-Labs Doll of the Latex variety!
KK Fetish Model.

My SL and RL are pretty much separate and I like it that way....I may share something RL with you but don't expect it."

Another word of advice: Erienne is very jealous ;-)

White Valkyrie Floyd Moonbeam

"hmm already reserved some place to be filled ...."

Just let your imagination run freely about it...

Royal Swordbearer Whamdammit Merryman

"I have have the honor of learning at the knee of the remarkable and accomplished Jessica Qin, and am in awe of the beautiful and elven Briana Dawson. Girl's got ears...

I am a budding surfer dude, we hope; jury's out on that one.

I have met, loved, and married the lovely Ava. She brightens my life."

You can always count with Wham´s intelligence, loyalty and (mostly of the times) refined humor. And he´s a chick magnet too ! :-D

Viking Outfits

Today we are suffering a loooong maintenance on the Tiny Empires server. While trying to resist the shivering and the eating compulsion from my abstinence, I realized that I could finnaly take a good look at one of the most creative (and cheap) outfit stores of SL: BareRose. It is an incredible laggy store, and because it is also script-free, I never had the strength to go there and wait for half an hour to rezz and see the hundreds of outfits they have.

I wasn´t looking for anything in particular, but for my surprise I found them: male and female viking outfits and a "regular" and a blue valkyrie outfits (there is also a "male valkyrie" one, called Loki, but it´s somehow offensive to think of a male valkyrie... and using an outfit named after the God of Lies).

I couldn´t help myself and bought both a female viking (above) and a valkyrie outfit (bellow). I also IMed for the King of Valhala, BigJohn Troglodite (we are both on the first photo, but his outfit was not the one from BR), that was quite happy about my discovery, since people on Valhala were asking him about viking outfits.

About BareRose:
URL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bare%20Rose/205/90/30
The outfits are on the walls, on the "male fantasy" and "female fantasy" areas, both at the north side of the store, the male at NE and the female at NW.
Viking outfits: L$ 140


Valkyrie outfit: L$ 150
"Loki" outfit: who cares ?

The Extraterrestrial Moonites

"I´m on my vacation here, so don´t bother asking me if i want to work.

PS: no, i DON´T use scary gynecological toys or abduct people, you should look for mental health profissional.

PS2: NO, I WON´T use my tentacles the way you are thinking !!! You humans are sick !!!"

I just can´t top this profile :-D

Royal Gunslinger Noble Baran

"Gunslinger of the Line of Eld. Do you ask for aid and socurr ?

'I do not aim with my hand;
He who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.

I do not shoot with my hand;
He who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.

I do not kill with my gun;
He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart.'"

He is a loyal friend, interested in Stephen King´s Dark Tower roleplay. If anyone likes it too, contact him ;)

Underworld Beauty Angie Dubrovna

"I´m not a simple girl to describe, but let´s try...

I´m single, both in RL and SL.
I´m fun if i´m in the mood for it.
I don´t take SL things to RL, or otherwise, don´t insist.

If I am with a good Dom/me, I can be a good sub.
If I am with a great Dom/me, I could be a great slave.

If you want to own me, take a look at my picks..."

Angie went through lots of ups and downs on SL, but she is tough enough to handle all of it. She is a treasure waiting for the right person.

Daimyo Kanmuri Kaul

"The Seven Codes of Bushido:

1. Rectitude or Justice
2. Courage
3. Benevolence
4. Loyalty
5. Honor
6. Self-control
7. Politeness or Sincerity"

Not much more to say. Kanmuri is a loyal and generous member of our family, someone that will help in times of need, and I am proud to have him in Asgard.

Warrior Goddess XENA March

"This is my Domme side. Unconquerable spirit, resilient beyond limit, impervious to anything, able to kill even a god, the legendary female warrior gifted by all deities in any skill imaginable. Looking from above to any men, She can let them feel they can tame Her because She, if in the mood, perhaps wish to do it... She can dominate anyone and make them desire to be crushed and give their lives for Her in total bondage. She is a SL goddess that lures the sub men around irresistibly beyond belief. Few people are able to impress Her, but if You are on of those worthy ones, She will defend You and get in a rage, crushing anyone to their knees that gets in Her way for Your sake."

She is a true Goddess, worth of the Æsir. Beautiful, powerful, sexy... a Goddess that can bring Kings and Queens, Gods and Godesses to their knees.

Royally Bound Erienne Zessinthal

"Loving submissive of Mistress Mistoffelees66 Fimicoloud. Collared and owned August 18 2008.

Engaged to the beautiful Lili Mayflower December 14 2008. I love you Lili.

I am known to Shapeshift: Neko, Succubus, Doll and Pony among others, but no matter what shape I wear I am always my Mistress' pet. I love my Mistress and my family with all of my heart."

A word of advice... don´t hit on Lili, or Eri will throw you off a cliff... ;-)

Special Titles

A special title is a title the Queen or King can give you that replaces your rank title (Prince, Duke, etc.). The fun of it is that you can choose a title that you like, and you will be known like that by the entire Empire.
Another fun of it is that, when you get the title, you and all your direct subjects have luck for one year. It means that you will get a lot of gold windfalls and there is a good chance that you will find treasure in any acre you buy. Also, you will get 5 personal acres a few turns after you get the title. That´s why I ask that, to get a title, you have free time to play TE for at least one year (and also have some time to me to get your picture for the blog...).


The rules for choosing a title are those:

"Greetings Monarchs,

I would like to lay out a few guidelines for you to keep in mind when granting special titles. Please note: these aren't absolute rules. In fact there are no absolute rules -- I just make judgement calls on anything questionable. Even if you conform to all these guidelines technically, a title may be rejected for other reasons. Similarly, there may be titles already in the game that violate these guidelines, but that doesn't mean your similar title will be accepted.

-- Guidelines --

1. As you know, Tiny Empires is a rated-PG game. Titles should not contain obscenities, or creative misspellings of such. For example, "The Fukn Great John Smith" would not be allowed.
2. Similarly, titles should not contain references to sex, or certain body parts, or creative misspellings of such. For example, "The Recockulous John Smith" would not be allowed.
3. Titles that contain mild expletives (for example: bitch, ass, and bastard) should be avoided as well. I have approved some of these in the past in cases where it was funny, but again, that's a judgement call for me to make. Please don't assume "Punk-Ass Bitch John Smith" will be accepted just because "Bootski's Bitch Jane Smith" was.
4. No title may refer to another player or kingdom, or a creative misspelling thereof, where such a title could lead to retaliation or drama. For example, neither "John Smith Blows Goats" nor "Fire Kingdom Refugee" would be allowed. Again, sometimes this can be funny if all parties take it as a joke, but in general it's not going to be allowed.
5. No title may be retaliatory in nature, as in "getting back" at another player, monarch, or kingdom.

I'm no longer able to review every special title granted -- there are just too many each day. So I might miss some questionable ones. Feel free to point out titles to me that you think should be reviewed. As always, my goal is to keep the game as fun as possible, and special titles are a big part of that. But I must also minimize drama and offended players. Here's hoping the above list makes it easier to decide what will fly and what won't.

Sincerely,
Ultralite Soleil"

Old and Wise DragonTi Amat

Dragon is an antropomorphic dragon, and one of the oldest members in this line. He is a very active TE player, and definitively a loyal one. He is interested in sci-fi and sci-fi talking in Extropia.

Immortal Kokolino Poikolainen

Kokolino is with me for a long time. Always supportive, always loyal, always good humored. He likes playing SL soccer (I have to take a look at this...), making scripts (that´s something I won´t even try...) and going to dark clubs.

Royal Spanker Mistoffelees66 Fimicoloud

"'Dominance is the ability to create a hunger in someone that's so strong they will do anything, anytime, anywhere just to please you.'

They said to either "Lead, follow, or get out of the way," so I shackled them all and made them My slaves.

vestri poena , Meus iucunditas."

Miss Misto is a Domme like few on Second Life. Intelligent, fair, honorable and beautiful. She is with no doubt one of the best Dommes on SL, a very good friend of mine and Queen Velma´s and I´m very proud to receive Her and Her family to our Queendom.

Viking Shields

I am a very basic builder, but to celebrate our return to the major kingdoms, I made some viking shields to everyone. There are two sets, one with the Asgard logo and other with a viking symbol (actually, it was one of the shields of the movie Outlander, that I didn´t see...). Both sets have a larger shield to put at your wall, and one smaller, with handles, to wear. None of them is scripted, or a masterpiece, but I put a lot of love on them *smiles*

What´s next ? Maybe a helmet... maybe a sword... or a war hammer...

Help is always welcome, by the way *smiles*