Nevermore!

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,

By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,

`Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,' I said, `art sure no craven.

Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the nightly shore -

Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!'

Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

Welcome 2009 right?! And just like there is no 13th floor in a hotel, I think we'd all like to erase 2008 from our memories. But with the prospect of an exciting 2009 ahead, instead of a place, I'd like to tell you about a very cool avatar I found while trolling the many pages of XstreetSL.com

I stumbled on this sweet little guy, (sweet like "sweeeet") while searching for an avatar to be incognito in, well as incognito as you can be with your name plastered over your head! The photos of him on the website don't do him justice, but the delight happens instantly when you slip him on. Created by An Ballinger, this tiny bird is magnificent! he comes with 16 animations as An describes: 

When you push the "pagedown key" your tiny will look threatening.

When walking, foot prints will remain.

Running, sand cloud soars.

When falling down or jumping, feathers dance.

When you take off, you will make a flapping sound.

The eyes of your tiny, blink periodically.

When you go AFK, the eyes of your tiny will shut.

Animation protector (AP) can be used

MONO scripts are used.

Although he is described as a "Tiny" he appears more like a very large bird, not too serious but not "kitten cute".  An states he used the original Tiny Love AO hud, so you can be sure that your original shape will never "pop out" (hate that!) unexpectedly.  

All the animations and specialized movements make this raven incredibly realistic and extremely fascinating. He waddles when he walks and between the dancing feathers when you move, to the flapping wings, you're going to feel free as a bird; like you can soar! An added plus; he blends into just about any sim, especially horror or Gothic.  Sit loftily on any gravestone, and watch the world go by.

This one's a definite keeper. I was absolutely enchanted by this creature, I think you'll be ranting about this raven too!  (I know, I know)

So touch heaven, be a virtual god, and make some newbies day by screeching a mournful flyby,

"Nevermore, Nevermore!"

Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven

Tiny Avatar Raven XstreetSL Here

More Photos Here