Community Meeting Summary — October 2026
Thank you to everyone who shared part of their Sunday with us for the October community meeting! Here’s a recap of everything that was announced, discussed, and shared.
Estate Updates & Development
A Covenant Refresher
Tobias spent a good part of this meeting walking through the Lunamere Covenant. This is housekeeping, not a callout. No specific person or parcel prompted it. Tobias said he hasn’t always been consistent as he'd like about following up on the guidelines. Going forward, he’ll reach out when a parcel needs changes, and he’s happy to help find a solution that feels right for both the landowner and Lunamere.
The heart of the covenant is the feeling of the place. Lunamere is aged, once abandoned, and slowly being reclaimed: deep jewel tones, rich aged wood, moss, ivy, and woodland growth. Parcels should feel lived-in and gently overtaken, not brand-new, stark, or perfectly manicured. Our buildings help tell that story. Rustic homes like farmhouses, woodland cottages, and craftsman-inspired builds sit alongside Storybook dwellings shaped by the Mists, and together they give the estate its enchanted, lived-in character.
Build Approvals & the Pre-Approved List
This is the one area Tobias hasn’t been a stickler about, and he will be from here on. Please have buildings approved before placing them, and check with him or Damiel before purchasing if you’re unsure. The Pre-Approved Build List is a good starting point for vibes. It’s not the only things allowed, just a starting point, and adding to it is one of Tobias’s goals this month.
Builds marked “One of a Kind” are reserved for a single spot in the estate. Otherwise, we’re aiming for no more than one of any specific building per region. Tobias may allow a duplicate within a region in some cases, but only if it’s out of direct sight line of the other and the parcel is fully landscaped and forested to help disguise it.
One resident asked whether steampunk builds fit. The answer is mostly no, though it depends. Lunamere is fantasy, but steampunk’s architectural details are very specific and tend to land on the nose. If you have something in mind, bring Tobias the build and your plans and he’ll take a look. (Attendees did float a “steampunk if elves made it” idea, powered by Lunamere’s magic glow, that Damiel thought could be pretty cool.)
Scale, Placement & Fences
Buildings taller than 19 meters need to be reviewed first, and structures should have some breathing room from parcel lines where possible. Walls, fences, and hedges can be up to 1 meter tall on the line, or up to 1.5 meters tall when set back at least 1.5 meters.
The town is the exception to all of this. There, Tobias wants buildings set up edge to edge. When asked about room to expand the town, Tobias said he doesn’t think there’s space right now, but he’s very motivated to expand and deepen the town’s lore and feel.
Landscaping, Color & Light
Please avoid older plants made from crossed, flat prims. Sculpted plants are fine when they look natural and well-made. Since “well-made” can be subjective, ask Tobias or Damiel if you’re unsure. We expect about 20 to 35% of your land impact to go to foliage and natural elements, so each parcel feels connected to Lunamere’s forested landscape.
Millennial gray and pale builds can work if they’re tinted or retextured with deeper, more natural materials. Some creators make beautifully shaped buildings that come almost entirely in white and pale gray. The form may be right at home here even when the coloring isn’t, so a retexture and/or tinting can go a long way.
For lighting, use full bright only for lit up windows and clear light sources. Keep glow at or below 0.30, and keep light radius to no more than 6 meters. Please also keep existing paths, streams, and waterways open and clear, since they’re part of the estate’s layout.
Keeping the Outdoors Tidy (and Bloodless)
Please don’t leave plywood prims on the ground. Unpack your boxes or keep them out of sight, and place outdoor hovertext where it can’t be seen from the ground or from neighboring parcels.
Blood isn’t allowed as outdoor decor, and Tobias shared the story behind that rule. When he started his first estate over twenty years ago, vampires were the grid’s hot counterculture, and blood was everywhere: splattered walls, huge fountains, entire rivers and lakes of it. That’s great fun for a vampire community, but it isn’t what Lunamere is. As one attendee put it, vampires decorating with blood is like throwing hamburger on your walls.
Inside your home, there are no limits beyond the SL Terms of Service. (Damiel is reportedly planning donuts on every wall of his and Tobias' home.)
Skyboxes
Skyboxes are welcome above 1,000 meters, with no theme restrictions. If you’d like help setting up a platform or adjusting textures and lighting, reach out to Tobias or Damiel. They’re glad to help.
Camp Lunaria Is Open
Lunaria Isle has traded the Autumn Terrace for a cozy (and slightly haunted) campground. You can paddle a canoe across the water, challenge friends to an archery match, raid the kitchen buffet for a warm breakfast, cast a line to see what’s biting, or curl up in a tent for a nap. Like every form the island takes, this one won’t last forever, so visit while the leaves are still gold and red. Visit Camp Lunaria
Land & Stalls Available
We have three parcels available right now, plus six stalls open for rent for your horse (or other creature). Two of the parcels were listed the morning of the meeting and should appear on the SL map within a day. You can also browse what’s available at the vendor in the landing area or on our Available Land page. Stalls are at Starlight Stables.
Have a Topic for a Meeting?
Tobias is happy to teach or share his SL tips and tricks at future meetings. If there’s something you’d like covered, let him know!
The Glow, the Mists, and the Whispering Camp
Look closely at the lights of Lunamere: the neon of the shop signs, the wires strung overhead, the lamps along the piers. That bright aqua glow is no ordinary electricity. It is Magic, the same light that gathers in the crystals and flows through the earth, rising up to give the realm its light and its power.
Out on Lunaria Isle, the island has turned with the year once more. Where the Autumn Terrace stood, a campground now waits. The fire crackles, the scent of s’mores hangs in the air, and leaves drift loose from the trees to spread a blanket of gold across the ground.
But all is not as quiet and cozy as it seems. Whispers drift through the dark, carried on the breeze to murmur just over your shoulder. Echoes of those long past linger at the edge of your vision, fading the moment you turn to look. Before long, the Mists will roll in again to whisk the camp away and usher in the island’s winter form.
Community Growth
Welcome, New Neighbors!
Several new residents have joined the estate this month. Welcome home! We welcome you with open arms and hope to see you around the estate and our events and activities. We are happy to have you here. ♥
DJs & Hosts Wanted
Lunamere is looking to grow its DJ and host roster! Hosts and DJs keep 100% of their tips, and Lunamere guarantees a minimum payout per set. No mic required!
Interested? Fill out our application form here.
Upcoming Events & Activities
Samhain Altar - Opens late Friday, October 30 (SLT)
In keeping with our tradition, the Samhain altar opens late Friday evening and stays in place until the next Sabbat. It offers a quiet place to pause, remember those who came before us, and reflect on the turning of the season. All paths are welcome. You’re invited to visit, take a moment, or leave a small offering or a framed photo of a departed loved one. Tobias asks that offerings be placed on the table rather than on the ground. All offerings and photos will be returned on Friday, December 18.
Fantastic Trail Riders - Saturdays, October 31, November 7, 14, 21, and 28 @ 10 AM SLT
If you’ve joined a Fantastic Trail Riders excursion with Kat and Shae, you know what a lovely time it is. If you haven’t come along yet, what are you waiting for? Grab a warm mug of your favorite morning drink and saddle up for new friends, new places, and a wonderful start to the weekend. Horses, bears, wolves, hobby horses, small dragons, centaurs, and all other fantastical creatures are welcome as mounts or simply as companions on the walk. Watch group notices or discord for each week’s destination.
Sandbox Sundays - Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 @ 12-1 PM SLT
Bring whatever’s on your to-do list for an hour of quiet co-working. You could make progress on your reading list, type up that notecard you’ve been meaning to send, finish your blog post, edit your photo, or poke at Blender (again, with a stick!). You can even park your avatar while you check off some real-world tasks. If having someone else around helps you stay on task, that’s what we’re here for. Drop in, say hi, and get to it. There’s no judgment on progress here, only celebrations of little wins and plenty of encouragement. Open to Lunamere residents and guests.
Octarine - Fridays, November 6 and November 20 @ 7-9 PM SLT
Beneath the streets, past the reach of the lamplight, the forgotten dance hall wakes once more. Octarine’s doors are open again for goth, darkwave, industrial, EBM, witch house, and more. If it’s dark, it’s there. DJ Damiel will be weaving the musical magic, with Tobias serving spirits and sass. Come stay a spell. Dark attire requested: luscious velvet, lace, leather, and latex. Keep the mystery alive, and please cover your bits. Adults only.
Lunamere Book Club - Thursday, November 19 @ 6-7 PM SLT
This month’s pick is Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle. A satirical horror send-up of Hollyweird, and a novel as gay as the day is long! Mischa is jaded and finally decides to take a stand. What follows is a gory romp through the Hollywood hills as he fights to survive the monsters stalking him. Fear, fun, and all the feels! Read it on paper or tablet, or listen to the audiobook, then join us for a fun conversation with witty, sassy folks. Jammies are welcome, but come as you are. Lunamere Book Club is facilitated by the lovely Aurora Oysternatz and Drue Gossipgirl.
Moonlight Ball - Saturday, November 21 @ 12-3 PM SLT
Custom build, SLURL to be announced
Our Moonlight Ball returns! This is a decadent, luscious Unseelie formal beneath candlelight and shadow. Think velvet and lace, leather and feathers, thorns and roses. Don your most elaborate night fashion and join us for an evening of dangerous beauty and unforgettable enchantment. This is one of the big ones, and people go all out, with many guests arriving in avatars weighing 100K to 300K in complexity. The venue is intimate and very intricate, so if your computer is more potato than powerhouse, come early and keep your graphics settings low.
Next Community Meeting - Sunday, November 22 @ 11 AM-noon SLT
Thank You
Before we wrapped up, Tobias said he wants everyone to be thrilled to be here and excited to create and build, and that all the care going into Lunamere’s look is in service of a place worth creating in. We feel the same way. Thank you for coming, for asking great questions, and for sharing your Sunday with us.
That’s all the news for now!
Luna, the Lunamere Raven