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Hey everyone!

Just wanted to drop a quick update on the Jolly dragon I've been working on. It's taken over a year to finally bring all four traits together on an Earth skin. I can't help but wonder if the Earth base is making it tougher for the water traits to come through. But here we are, and here's the progress so far. I’m a bit bummed that the marking didn’t make it to the final stage yet. I know I can get there, but after staring at these traits for over a year, I’m honestly a bit tired. Patience has definitely been a big takeaway from this experience. Now, I'm just enjoying this girly, and when the time feels right, I’ll try hatching and breeding again—maybe around the holidays.

On to new ventures! Thanks for reading.

Star

Hey Dragon Breeders,

It's only been a few months since my last post, so please forgive me for the delay.

I'm sure most of you are aware of our current economic situation, which has kept my attention on real life. I've been slowly catching up on the new dragons and traits, and it's been exciting to watch the dragon community grow over these past few years. However, I've been feeling a bit quiet inside, disillusioned by the quest for cool traits and putting together projects. Birthing my first dragons felt like hatching my children, but my small breeding pool means I have fewer eggs to get excited about. On the flip side, I've become very selective about the eggs I hatch and keep alive. This has nurtured a new sense of fulfillment when I complete a project or receive an unexpected trait.

Hatching a Jolly purple dragon with pretty little markings is incredibly satisfying. I've been working on a Jolly Java project, and boy, is it hard to put water traits on an earth dragon! It's almost been a whole year since I started this project, and some of you know that I've fallen in and out of love with the process. I still love my Jolly dragons and take pride in my work, knowing that it's not a common combination. It was created out of my love for colors and a holly writhe, giving off cozy cabin energy. The project is almost complete.

Recently, I was lucky enough to grab the Rime skin—a trait I noticed a while ago but couldn't get. This sparked my creative engines again, leading me to hunt for a few other dragons to mate her with. At the same time, I learned how to possibly get the Lace Piebald marking by breeding the LE Monarch dragon. Heavy sigh, dragon breeders, because I'm at my cap of live dragons. I'd love to try, but I'd be better off waiting. I don't have much luck pulling traits until today.

Waking up to a fresh dragon egg with a trait you haven't heard much about makes a person feel a little lucky. Even more bewildering is when neither of the parents hold the trait. This sparked my energy to write this post because breeding dragons is not easy. You fall in and out of love, but with time, you might build beautiful connections with some interesting people. Second life is just life-in.

All that to say, I found a Dunes OP, and as a collector, I feel satisfied. I'm sure more will come on the market in the next few weeks, but I love some of the Dunes designer dragons I've come across. Do you ever stand back and just look at a dragon and go, "Woooow, look at this, hmm, yesssss, I love it"? You can tell when a breeder has taken the time to bring a dragon together, even if it's a plain Jane pure dragon. Pure dragons with matching elements take work and deserve a hearty pat on the back.

Not everyone is lucky enough to pull off a designer dragon. Let alone get all the traits they want on one dragon in a timely manner. The dragon that dropped my Dunes OP was 84 days old. I was done with this dragon and she has redeemed herself today. On a different note I hear whispers of the Dunes Claw being the missing link. Good luck to you on the hunt, Dragon breeders.

Happy breeding.

Star

Hey Dragon Breeders,

Last time, we paired Avalora with a water dragon and got nothing. But all is well. We moved her back to an Earth dragon and, boom, we got a boy! No new traits yet, but I've hatched him and paired him with Avalora. Only time will tell what happens next.

That’s all for now.

Star

Grand rising Dragon Breeders,

It appears to be yet another beautiful day dedicated to the art of breeding digital dragons. As of late, I've found myself reflecting on my journey, witnessing its transformation from tending to hundreds of dragons to just a select few. Some are cherished for their rarity, others for their unique combinations, and a handful reserved for personal experimentation.

It has been a captivating and enriching adventure.

For me, the pursuit transcends mere acquisition of coveted traits, though the thrill of stumbling upon something extraordinary is undeniably enticing. My primary focus remains on the affection I hold for these majestic creatures and the invaluable connections forged within our community.

It has been years since I've been this deeply engrossed in the Second Life platform. I've always been somewhat reserved, slow to reveal myself. While that aspect of my nature persists, I've come to cherish the bonds nurtured alongside my dragons, shared with both kin and comrades.

Although my breeding endeavors have gradually tapered off, I find contentment in nurturing my designer dragon project, nearing completion.

Afterwards, I may opt for a hiatus to attend to pressing matters in my tangible existence. Rest assured, I shall remain present, albeit intermittently. In the meantime, happy breeding!

Star

Alright Dragon Breeders,

We're back at it, watching our dear Avalora paired with a Fire dragon and here's what we got.

[SB] F 3T Gay 2T Candlite DOS Ava
Dragoness
Skin: Gayvrenth
Element: Water
Eye: Water Gayvrenth
Claws: Candlite
Horn: Spikes
Horn Pigment: Water Gayvrenth
Ornament: Fins
Ornament Pigment: Candlite
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Hmm. Let's try a water dragon.

Hey there fellow Dragon Breeders,

[SB] Starbreedz checking in with another update from our latest LE release, the 2024 Knights of Avalon. So, we ended up with a girl from our egg hatch and named her Avalora. Pretty cute, right?

Now, let’s talk shop. Buying a Legendary Edition Dragon is like snagging a custom starter dragon – we invest our precious currency and time into the ones that catch our eye. And even if we don't land any fancy traits, we can still pocket the LE as a collector's item. So... onto the juicy stuff. Remember where we left off? We paired Avalora with another Earth Drake and ended up with nada in terms of traits.

Now, let me unveil what her next egg looks like, and brace yourselves... it's a big fat nothing. Here are the deets:

Mystical Dragon Egg
Dragoness
Skin: Sylvane
Element: Earth
Eye: Sylvane
Claws: Water Gayvrenth
Horn: Stone
Horn Pigment: Sylvane
Ornament: Stone
Ornament Pigment: Fire Zuldrud
Marking: Fissure Pine
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Seems like we're seeing less of the old traits and more of the newer starter traits. Since we're not breeding any other Earth dragons at the moment, I'm itching to see what we might get with a Water or Fire dragon. Only time will tell. Until next time.

Happy Breeding,

Star

Hey fellow Dragon Breeders,

It’s your lady Star feeling like sharing part of the dragon breeding experience. For starters, we went ahead and grabbed ourselves a 2024 Knights of Avalon Starter Dragon for [SB] Starbreedz. Hatched open the Arthur egg and boom it’s a girl! Girls are a wonderful reminder to slow down in life. You know, stop and smell a few flowers. I named her [SB] Dame Avalora Knight of Avalon. Anywho, I'm gonna keep this short and share with you the very first egg we received from Avalora, our sweet dragon in armor.

[SB] Brim Stone DOS Arthur
Dragoness
Skin: Brimstone
Element: Fire
Eye: Water Gayvrenth
Claws: Water Gayvrenth
Horn: Stone
Horn Pigment: Water Gayvrenth
Ornament: Stone
Ornament Pigment: Bloody Wraith
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Let’s just say I’m a little curious where this Water element is coming from. What does it all mean when two Earth dragons pump out a Water dragon? Talk about confusion. Deep breaths folks. This is the journey of a Dragon Breeder. Once again, I am reminded of having to wait for the ebb and flow of things outside of my control. What do I do with this new dragon egg? Not sure. We’ll have to wait and see. I have ideas, thoughts are going through my mind. I would have loved to see a boy egg so I moved Avalora to a new Earth Drake. We’ll see what they give us in about five days. Well, thanks for listening to my little rant about breeding. Happy breeding and all that jazz.

Star

Joyfully preparing my 2024 Knights of Avalon - Arthur breeding grounds!

Don't sleep on a DOS eggie. >.<

Cheers to new beginnings and endless possibilities! Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with joy, success, and memorable moments. May each day bring you closer to your dreams. Happy Breeding!

Happy Holidays from STARBREEDZ!

If you happen to be strolling around the Nest Egg stop by our shop. Prices have dropped till the end of December. Then we're cleaning shop and starting fresh for the new year. See ya around.

Happy Breeding.

Star