The UpClose Column introduces the most interesting, famous and exquisite Citizens of the Empire of Fayandria. The questionnaire is almost the same and what makes each interview unique is the subject’s answers and reactions.
As a journalist, I have had the privilege to interview quite a number of characters… I have met various types of persons: quiet, moody, happy, smart… and the list could go on. Each of them was distinctive and unforgettable. However, this week I was caught by surprise… I must confess it was no easy task to keep my journalistic composure while editing this interview. I smiled… I laughed… I blushed and above all I had fun!
This week’s UpClose focuses on a remarkable character. It is impossible to ignore him… It is difficult to resist him… It is unviable to find him indifferent - whether you love him or you hate him… There is no middle term. I dare to state he is our very own Don Juan DeFayandria…


Meet Prince Lander Hancroft and take an UpClose look at his character…


*SL Name: Lander Hancroft
*Title: Royal Prince of Fayandria, First Lord Admiral of the Empire, Acting Minister of State
*RL age: 36
*Rez day: 11/8/2008
*SL Occupation & Hobbies: Heart breaker, Rogue, Prince, Ambassador, Right hand of the Empire, overall tease, snake charmer…
Hobbies: Heart breaking… flirting, more flirting, visiting other lands and flirting  there… coming back to Fayandria flirting and then charm a little more so I can flirt more.
*Favourite Book: In the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
*Favourite Movie: Oh I have so many… I can’t name just one… so… if you would like to know them, come to my chambers, slip into something more comfortable and let’s discuss them.
*Best Moment in SL: The moment I met each individual that is on my friends list. All people are so different and so diverse it so much fun to learn about each one.

After a fierce battle against dark Queen Lucy, our brave warriors as well as our allies were finally able to kill the demon and set our Empress Faya and Queen Lucy free.
The crystals were arranged by Lady Joyce and worked their magic bringing Empress Faya and good Queen Lucy back to us all.
All Fayandrians appreciate the gallantry revealed by all warriors for many died and many more were wounded. They all fought with their hearts so bless them all for their bravery…


…But the mystery remains… Who returned the Crystal Fay?

Yesterday was to have been a memorable day of celebration as Fayandrians gathered at Vox Angeli grounds to commemorate their Highnesses, Emperor Jedediah and Empress Fayandria, Rez-day. The Empress was joyful surrounded by her friends and family. There was dancing, vibrant conversation and light refreshments.


The merriment was violently wrecked by a ruthless, vicious and prolonged attack perpetrated by dark Queen Lucy. Our brave warriors fought relentlessly defending and protecting the Empire as well as Empress Faya’s welfare who was taken to a safe and secret place.
It was a long-lasting stakeout with fierce and brutal attacks by dark Queen Lucy. What followed has turned into great sorrow for the Empire… Empress Faya went missing. She was not at the safe location; her broken seal and wandering falcon were found there…


A notification was sent to Emperor Jedediah. It is believed that «Queen Lucy» was responsible and all that was known was stated in a missive containing the following words:
«Stepping into the glow of the seven crystals Lucy shields her eyes as she picks up and examines each crystal, the brilliance of each lessening and strengthening in direct correlation to the distance of one to another crystal. Mesmerized by the pulsing intensity of the light from each crystal, Queen Lucy becomes enthralled with arranging each crystal so the glow from one is identical to the adjacent one.  Contemplating carefully the placement for the remaining crystal, she deliberately sets the crystal down and steps back to admire her accomplishment».


After hours of looking far and near, Prince Lander, Lord Raven and Lady Copper found themselves in Artstonia, where Lady Copper laid down for a rest. The men pushed ever onward and not long after, they stumbled upon a Drow and a Witch...
Lord Raven flew high with his wings of black and swiftly encountered a 4000 meters building. He came back down to get Prince Lander and together they reached the tall building. Inside, they found a crystal with Empress Faya trapped inside.