Astral Dreams, the beloved steampunk region created by Mina Arcana and Jack Davies, has now closed after seventeen remarkable years on the grid.
It’s always sad to see a long-loved region vanish from Second Life, and this week brings the news that Astral Dreams — for so long a jewel of creativity and community — has disappeared from the map.
First opened in 2008, Astral Dreams became one of Second Life’s most atmospheric steampunk destinations: a place where music, art, and friendship met beneath glowing brass skies. I visited just a few weeks ago to take pictures, but when I returned the next day, the land had already fallen silent.
Mina kindly wrote to explain:
“Hi Sam, unfortunately due to real problems and the little time both I and Jack Davies have to dedicate to Second Life we made this sad decision a few days ago. I find it hard to talk about it, we’ll see about the future. A hug.”
— Mina Arcana
Seventeen years is a long life for any virtual world region. Although Astral Dreams has now passed into memory, it remains one of those places that quietly shaped the landscape of Second Life — romantic, creative, and always welcoming.
If you visited Astral Dreams in the past, feel free to share your memories or pictures in the comments below.
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