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Convention Tour: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2012!

October 3, 2012, 10:45 am
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    Anime Weekend Atlanta 2012: Atlanta, GA

    Where: Cobb Galleria Convention Centre, Atlanta, GA

    Game Show: September 28th 2012, 5:00pm – 6:30pm Kennesaw Ballroom

    Panel: September 29th 2012, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Kennesaw Ballroom



Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2012 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2012!

Check out the Gaia 2012 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers!
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Luck Chest: new items, old favorites & shop sellback!

October 3, 2012, 10:45 am
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Good news, treasure hunters: the Luck Chest is brimming with new items, along with some traditional Luck Chest favorites of yesteryear. If you’re fortunate enough to find one, you could walk away with one of these exquisite new additions:

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Plus, all Luck Chest items now have store sellback values-- if you’re finished with your precious reward, you can sell it to any shopkeeper for a nice bit of Gold.

When a Luck Chest comes along, you won’t want to be left without a key. The only way to snag one of these rare treasures is to pick up a Luck Key from the Gaia Cash Shop-- keep one on hand to prepare yourself for riches!

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Cash Shop Update: Fall Fashion Trends!

October 3, 2012, 10:45 am
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Gaians, our favorite time of year is coming! Autumn brings with it a number of changes-- cooler weather, holidays, sweaters, vests, sweater vests-- but most importantly, the year's fall fashions! Mintaka and I have just put the finishing touches on two new items. One of them contains the year's fall fashions for ladies, and the other for guys. Have a look, there's lots of great stuff in each!
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Fall 2012 Women's Collection
 - Modern functionality combines with traditional fashion styles. A must in every collection to fend off the fall chilly air is a chunky knit cardigan. Earthy colors is a key element, but burgundy is definitely the new black! Also making a comeback is military inspired wear. Your Fall 2012 Women's Collection comes with trendy bag, cardigan, military dress, burgundy scarf, hat and tall boots.

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Fall 2012 Men's Collection
 - This fall trend combines a sense of adventure with a fascination for the great outdoors and mountain landscapes. The 'it' color combination for menswear is all about black and a navy blue. Leather elements combined with soft knits sporting high necks will look any male look chic. Your Fall 2012 Men's Collection includes messenger bag, knit cardigan, leather pants, scarf, woven beanie and boots.

Come visit the Cash Shop and try them on, we think you'll "fall" in love. Hah! Humor! We get jokes!

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EI Report: Band of Bremen and Antipathy!

October 3, 2012, 10:45 am
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Happy Friday, EI fans! This week brings us a whole new REI and the finale of an old favorite. Believe me, when I found out it was Bremen's finale this week, I spent the afternoon spinning in my office chair for hours, just listening to the classics. The profound and oddly-enjoyable dizziness afterward gave me time to reflect on the good times as I laid myself out on the lab floor for several minutes. What a fantastic example of EI science! There's no reason to be sad, though-- we've got something new emerging today:
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    Band of Bremen
     - With some parting Bremen merchandise, the band bids you adieu-- but what's this? Looks like someone accidentally left their smartphone with you. It displays an appointment at a very exclusive hair salon, just hours before the concert. Maybe if you return the phone, you can get one last picture with Bremen and gain extra bragging rights with your friends... and who knows, maybe they'll spot you a cool new trim for the big evening!

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    Antipathy
     - In a high stone tower in the heart of a dark city, a pale prisoner lies, chained and dying. The man can no longer remember his name, his loved ones or his far away homeland; he's been driven mad by his hatred for the evil king who imprisoned him. In his last moments, he clutches a burnt wooden charm that hangs around his neck, and mutters words in a strange language. The charm begins to glow...

Wow, what a week this has turned out to be! Now if you'll excuse me, this office chair and I have an appointment. Oh! Before I forget, go vote in the weekly EI poll! See you next time!

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Tiger & Bunny has come to Gaia!

October 3, 2012, 10:45 am
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Tiger & Bunny is the story of superheroes Kotetsu T. Kaburagi and Barnaby Brooks Jr. set in the futuristic city NC 1978. The city's superheroes wear corporate logos as their deeds are broadcast on the popular show "Hero TV", with the highest-rated hero earning the title King of Heroes. Kotetsu and Barnaby don't always see eye-to-eye on how superheroes should act, but have to work together to solve the city's crimes as well as the mystery of the murder of Barnaby's parents.

Gaia has teamed up with the folks behind Tiger & Bunny to bring you items featuring characters from the legendary series! Grab a Tiger & Bunny Companion item or the Tiger & Bunny SDPlus Blind Box chance item containing exclusive doll versions of all of your favorite characters:

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(Due to licensing issues, we're only able to offer this CI in the Mecha Neko cash shop to customers in the United States. Sorry!)

Need some Gaia Cash? Stock up online or grab a Cash Card from your local Target, Wal-Mart or 7-11. Outside the U.S.? Get instant Cash via PayPal!
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Last chance to grab Champion Halls!

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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I went out and bought a CB radio last week. You know, one of those units that truckers typically keep on hand in order to relay information about road conditions, traffic hazards, loneliness, existential despair, and so on. My intent was to perhaps use it to call on a superhero in case of emergency while I'm out on the open road. Safety first, always!

I haven't quite come in contact with any superheroes yet, but I have heard from several hard-driving souls, many of interesting backgrounds and occasional dubious moral integrity. First up was Boomer, who helped me figure out where to get fuel when I was lost out on Crab Hat Road. Good person, there. Another day, Bullfrog befriended me for part of the afternoon, then used that information to insult me rather accurately. I don't believe I'll talk to Bullfrog anymore. Later, a man named Heartbreaker held a conversation which devolved into strange wheezy breathing noises. I'm not sure what to make of him.

It seems there's no substitute for true-blue superheroes, which is why if I were you, I'd take advantage of this last chance to get Champion Halls! Each Champion Halls CI will give you a Cash Shop favorite, a valuable rare item, or a gorgeous new exclusive:
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Grab one now, or consider getting a bundle of nine to maximize your chances at getting the best stuff. Champion Halls will be leaving the shop on Friday, October 5!

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New Game on Gaia - Heralds of Chaos!

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Gaians, welcome to the world of Heralds of Chaos! Choose your side, fight for control of strange lands, cast powerful spells, and battle vicious enemies to take dominion over a world descending into oblivion.

If you’ve played collectible card games, Heralds of Chaos gameplay will ring familiar—build an army, summon units, perform attacks, and cast spells from hundreds of cards available. Customize your deck, command your army on an ever-changing world map, and use strategic thinking to outwit and defeat your opponents.
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Heralds of Chaos is currently in a special open beta available only to Gaians. Not only will you receive a special item in your Gaia inventory for completing your first game, you’ll earn Gold each time you play, and you’ll be among the first to check out the game before it launches elsewhere and on other platforms. Watch the official trailer, then suit up and conquer your opponents! The Heralds of Chaos forum is a great place to get started. See you in-game!

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(A couple of notes: First, we strongly recommend playing Heralds of Chaos using the Firefox web browser for the time being. No worries Chrome Gnomes, Ras-Safarians, and others, we're working on optimizing the game for other browsers, too! Second, this is a "metered release," meaning we'll be watching for any performance or stability issues as Gaians sign up and begin playing. If it looks like the game's performance is beginning to be affected by the increasing activity, we may temporarily close the game to new players. If you aren't able to get in right away, don't fret! We'll put you on a list and send you a PM when the game's ready for you. )
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EI Report: Antipathy!

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Good afternoon, EI fans! First, let me start by saying I'm not much for scary movies or people and objects that are haunted or whatnot. That kind of thing isn't usually my cup of tea, and I think it's because I sometimes get spooked easily. At a hairstylist once, a few cut strands of hair landed on my face and it felt like I was walking through a cobweb. I immediately threw up out of horror! Sure, they gave me the haircut for free, but my clothes were a mess and I was suddenly out two whole shrimp cocktails! My fear of being horrified aside, this week has a fantastic-looking new demonic development. Have a look!
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    Antipathy
     - At the prisoner's incantation, a twisted shade slithers from the charm. "My name is Wraak, and I revenge," it whispers. "Like I, you are begot of hatred and suffering. Your body and soul are mine." The monster, with a kind of evil grace, slits the man's throat and seeps into the bleeding wound.
    The prisoner's screams rattle the stones in the tower down to the ground, then abruptly quell. The jailer climbs the steps to investigate, and finds a man that is not a man. The demon stretches the prisoner's lips over his teeth. "I revenge."

Ah, wow! I think I could get into this! You know, my hair is getting a bit long, though. I might stop by for a small trim this evening after I finish this half-gallon of milk and quart of hollandaise sauce. Oh, go vote in the weekly EI poll, too! See you next time!

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Cash Shop Update: Devilish Date Bundle

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Gaians! We're very excited to allow you to explore the finer points of romance from the inferno itself with an all new bundle! Do you want to snuggle up in the light of the fire pillars and listen to the screams of the damned? Does going topside to subjugate a small civilization sound like a great bonding activity? Like the sound of summoning impish familiars that can hook you up in any of the circles of Hell? If that's the case, you might just be devilish enough for this series of items!
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    Succubi's Modesty
     - The Succubi's Modesty brings out the cute affectionate side of the notorious life-sucking demonettes. I wouldn't let your guard down around her, though! Includes a laced halo, the succubi's pink and ebony locks, frilly headband, shy arms, exaggerated bow, and pink socks with shoes.

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    Infernal Seduction
     - Take the mantle of a dark prince cast down with Infernal Seduction. Woo your chosen with acts of great tyranny! Includes a tri-cornered hat, the demon's crimson coiffure, fashionable coat, pentagram collar, gothic sleeves, thorn belt, and pin-stripped pants with boots.

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    Familiars of Demonic Affection
     - Mischief and havoc in the name of love! With the Familiars of Demonic Affection about, your dates are sure to be... erm... eventful. Includes a bouquet of blood-red roses, and a date with your handsome demon or blushing succbi!

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Come visit the Cash Shop and try on individual items, or get them all at once with the bundle! The world-- and the underworld-- are your oyster!

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New in the Crystal Box: Apato the Longneck!

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Whenever you grab $25 or more in Gaia Cash via Cash Card, credit card, or PayPal, you'll get an extra bonus: the Crystal Box, which opens to reveal a random treasure! We've just added a brand new possibility to the mix: Apato the Longneck!

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    Newly hatched from a long dormant egg, Apato the Longneck is looking to you for guidance and love! He's a bit adventurous, but is always willing to stand by his friends!


Grab some Gaia Cash today for your shot at this adorable prehistoric pal!

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Convention Tour: New York Comic-Con 2012!

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2012 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2012!

Check out the Gaia 2012 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers!
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Gaze into an alternate reality with Dark Reflection 2!

October 11, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Reflecting on a world that never was... is there anything more fascinating? Occasionally I'll find myself looking into my bathroom mirror at night, wondering who I might've been in another life. I-Van the Minivan Guru? Crazy Ivan, the unorthodox hang-glider? At some point I was forced to get rid of my minivans and hang-gliders because they were taking up too much room. I was chasing a reality that didn't exist, but I still wonder at night, sometimes.

There is another way to get a vision of an alternate reality-- Bloody Mary. Summon her and she'll offer you a glimpse at a Gaia character from the past looking a bit different than you might remember! Each time you gaze into what could've been, you'll receive either a Cash Shop favorite, a valuable rare item, or one of these amazing new exclusives:
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Get Dark Reflection 2 now and take a look in the mirror, or pick up a bundle of nine to maximize your chances at getting the best stuff!

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EI Report: Bunnihilation and Antipathy!

October 14, 2012, 4:35 pm
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It's that time again, EI fanatics! An old favorite evolves again this week, and a new favorite continues to bring the good stuff. It's a lot like a children's book I once wrote where a wise old iguana returns after a long absence to give encouragement and advice to a teenager down on his luck. The iguana later gets stuck behind the teenager's stereo and that's where the story's similarities end, I suppose. Nevermind. Hey, let's look at the items instead!
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     - The bunnies have discovered the magic of clothing, and they love dressing up as much as their owners do! Or at least, that's what the owners like to believe...

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     - In the castle's main hall, an unsuspecting royal court has gathered for a ball. The night is still young and the royal family has yet to make their appearance. A terrible rumbling in the walls rattles the stones it's made of, but neither that nor the distant screams of the castle's jailer are heard behind the music and lively chatter.

    Just as the music hits a crescendo, the doors shriek open wide, startling the lords and ladies in their finest garb. Guards standing before the royal chambers ready their swords. Wraak, wearing the prisoner's body, lurks in the shadow just beyond the opened door. Its low and dark voice pervades throughout the hushed room, "I took his hands which locked the chains..."

    "I will have the eyes of those who watched me bound and did nothing. I will take the innards of those who defend a cowardly man," growled Wraak as it took a few steps into the ballroom and into the light.

    "I revenge."

Ah, such good stuff! I missed those cuddly bunnies a lot. I missed Wraak too, but not in quite the same way. Not terribly cuddly, that one. Anyhow, vote in the weekly EI poll, and I'll see you next time!

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October's Monthly Collectibles are here!

October 15, 2012, 4:03 pm
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Wait, it really is the 15th today? I thought it was just a wonderful fever dream! Eeeee~!

October's collectibles depict both a murderer's grisly toolkit and a ghoulish damsel wailing to you from beyond the grave.
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    Mournful Wail - Not the sort of thing you want to hear while roaming the forest or the cold halls of a spooky castle! She may appear to be a distressed damsel, all billowing nightgown and touseled hair, but if you listen long to her maddening cries, her weeping black eyes, ghoulish skin, and mouth full of sharp teeth will reveal her true nature-- a spirit from beyond the grave intent on devouring your soul.

    Ghastly Instruments - These tools belong to an infamous murderer whose mysterious legacy of bloodshed has never been solved. Dressed in blood-spattered garments of a bygone era, he stalks dark alleyways in search of helpless victims and their vital organs. By the time you see his cleaver glimmering in the moonlight, it'll be too late.

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Gaia Offers has a new item!

October 18, 2012, 10:20 pm
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Gaia Cash Offers are links to popular products and services that earn you some free Gaia Cash when signing up through the offers page. They're not obscure things you've never heard of-- they're household-name, Certified Double Incredible Awesome Things!

On top of getting some free Gaia Cash for completing offers, you'll also get a special item for any offer worth 100 Gaia Cash or more, and we've just switched the item to something new that we think you'll enjoy-- the Seraphique Messenger Bag!
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Like it? LOVE it? Participate in any offer worth 100 Gaia Cash or more and grab one for yourself!

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Gaia's 2012 Halloween Event Has Arrived!

October 18, 2012, 10:20 pm
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Breaking news! As Halloween draws near, an underworld feud threatens to ignite a full-scale battle: we've received reports that rogue vampires have been clashing with the Kuro Gang, and now both sides are seeking support from the population at large.

Those who support the vampires believe that Don Kuro intends to seize power in some sinister occult coup; the Kuro Gang warns against trusting vampires, who are widely rumored to suck people's blood for fun and nourishment. This reporter just can't make heads or tails of it.

Both teams are actively recruiting new fighters. To pledge your support to one of these shadowy factions and join the battle, pay a visit to the event page:

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In lighter news: those looking for some frivolity amongst all this bloodshed can visit Gaia's shops, where the friendly proprietors will hand out candy and exclusive items in their annual trick-or-treat celebration.

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Cash Shop Update: Halloween Costumes!

October 18, 2012, 10:20 pm
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Boo! Aha, Rigel and I have been preparing La Victoire for the Halloween rush, and we've just placed some new costumes out on the sales floor. Certainly, there's a good deal of charm to the decades-old hobo outfit some folks like to put together every year, but we've pulled out all the stops at La Victoire and you'll see that there's something for everyone. Have a look!
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    Carmine Seductress
     - Prowl through the night as the alluring Carmine Seductress. Includes jewel and feather adorned hat, flowing bustle, buttoned thigh-high stilettos, elegant corset top and finish it off with a gartered pistol. Femme fatale at her finest!

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    Sanguine Shiek
     - You don't want to mess with the Sanguine Shiek! Captivate and intimidate with a lavishly embroidered cape, asymmetrical graphic vest, sleek high-waisted trousers, decorated boots, and a deadly pistol.

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    Eventide Condottiere
     - Although beautiful, the steely Eventide Condottiere is one of the most competent mercenaries in the world. Be dressed to kill in an extravagant overcoat, sleek suspendered pencil skirt, slouchy heeled boots, militant style cap, and her embellished saber.

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    Dimmet Legionnaire
     - The Dimmet Legionnaire may come off a bit passive, but he's always ready for action. Get his rugged good looks in a fashionable coat, gold studded boots, chain decorated pants, gilded sword sheath, and buckled vest.


Try them on today! There's precious few days left until fright night!

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EI Report: Antipathy!

October 20, 2012, 7:20 am
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Happy Friday, EI fans! Big developments this week from a very popular vengeance-related item! Personally, I've never really enacted any type of vengeance against another person. Wait, that's not entirely true, one time my landlord raised my rent by about 10%, so just once I backed my car into his garbage cans. Every morning. For about 9 weeks. Well, it'll be 9 weeks in a couple days. Anyway, let's look at the new stuff!
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     - The guards fall easily, the servants flee. The crash of metal and the desperate bark of combat carry along the curving halls to the royal chambers. Back there, out of sight of the battle, two people have halted, breaths hitching. The nineteen year old crown prince, the only child of the king, moves ahead of his mother, the queen. The sword he had donned for the ball is decorative, hardly effective against any enemy that could defeat the guards, but he readies it anyway. Far ahead, the strangled battle cries quiet, and the mother and son are shrouded in silence.

    A rattling, then wet sounds, and then the heavy pitch of bone scraping on the smooth marble floors. It echos and the prince can feel the tiles tremble below his boots.

    "Ah," the voice, quiet and clear, carries down the corridor. "The brave prince and noble queen. His bloodline, and his heart."

    The mother and son quake as the shadow oozes into sight, dribbling syrupy blood and bits of meat from its teeth. The prince's sword clatters to the floor.

    "I will devour them both."


Such good stuff! If you'll excuse me, I need to head out and pick up my car from the body shop. Had a few dents and dings on the bumper, nothing major. Go vote in the weekly EI poll, and take care until next week!

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Monthly Update: October 2012

October 20, 2012, 7:20 am
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Hi, Gaians! We've got a quick video update to share with you-- in order to keep the Gaia community in the know, we've decided to do monthly video updates (starring yours truly) that let you know exactly what we've been up to lately and what's in store for the coming month.

Of course, there's something in it for you: we'll be hosting a contest and giving away 100,000 Gold to a lucky winner.

We also have an opinion poll set up, so your voice can be heard and your thoughts can shape Gaia's future. Be sure to cast your vote and earn a free Wing Sticker.



To participate in the Monthly Update Contest and Poll, just click this rad button:

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Housing Update: Halloween Stuff!

October 23, 2012, 7:12 pm
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Gaians! I feel something strange in my torso unit! It's not love-- I learned years ago that love feels a lot like a bushbaby rummaging around in your internal mechanisms. This new feeling is more like... fright! It probably has something to do with the Halloween housing update that we've just put out on the shelves:

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The Faktori has a ton of new luxurious wallpapers, floor tiles, rugs, wall decals, skulls, tombstones, and carved pumpkins of various colors that really light up in the dark!

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Not only that, but the Cash Shop just received the elegant Thornwood Collection of furniture that comes in three color options: Ebony, Royal, or Crimson. Individual pieces of furniture such as tables, beds, chairs, lounges, animated fountains, and rugs are available for purchase, but you can also buy an entire set of furniture by grabbing one of the three Thornwood Collection bundles in the color of your choice!

Each of the three bundles comes standard with a bed, chaise lounge, rug, table, two chairs, and an exclusive portrait:

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Check out both the Cash Shop and The Faktori to see all the new stuff. Happy decorating!

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