The vibrant town of Turmus is excited to announce the eagerly anticipated Big River Festival, scheduled from June 20 to 23rd! This enchanting event promises an array of thrilling activities, including a majestic masked ball, captivating slave dances, a bustling market fair, exhilarating races, spirited mud wrestling, spellbinding storytelling sessions, and so much more. Join us for a celebration of culture, revelry, and joy along the picturesque riverbanks of Turmus. Turmus proudly presents the Big River Festival from June 20-23! This thrilling event boasts a diverse array of activities, including a masked ball, slave dances, a market fair, races, mud wrestling, storytelling, and much more.
Schedule of Events!
On June 19 – Market fair opening!
We extend a warm invitation to all our valued Gorean merchants to be an integral part of the festival by setting up a stall! Please reach out to Selia (violet325) in-world to reserve a stall. Stalls will be provided for those who need one, or you may bring your own. The cost is 50l per stall with a limit of 20 prims each. We kindly ask that all stalls carry Gorean items only, with no hover text, and be script-free to help reduce lag during the event. Your participation is what makes this festival a true community celebration!
Thursday, June 20
9a.m slt.- G&S Fishing
Our G&S fishing tournament will open at the Turmus Pond. G&S fishing rods will be needed to take part. Award to be told at the fishing area
Noon slt – Opening statements from our Ubar and the start of the spunky man contest!
Our Ubar Bactu and the Ubara of Turmus will open the merchant fair near the front Trade area at the central market fair.
Also, the Spunky Man contest will be opened. This fun event lets players show their creative side! All entries MUST be Gorean in nature. Make your favorite version of our Ubar, Commander, your master or slave! There may even be a few free women found in spunky man form!
4 p.m. slt. – Game of Favors!
The game of favors will start just inside the city walls on a small stage. Calling all Free Women for the Game of Favors. As you know, this game was mentioned in the book of Players of Gor. You will get five scarves to hand out to the men. You can flirt, even sensually, during this game and won’t be collared. — Grins —
5 p.m. slt – The Sword Tournament of Champions board opens!
5:30 p.m. SLT Opening welcome from Ubar Bactu, and the tournament starts. This tournament is open to all Gorean roleplayers actively roleplaying in a BtB Gorean Sim. To ensure inclusivity, entries will be limited to two fighters per Gorean sim, allowing people from all cities to participate. If, after all, entrants have been made for all cities that have fighters at the event, there are still openings on the board, additional players may be added.
First Prize – 6,000 lindens, 1000 linden gift card from LR Weapons, and bragging rights!
Second Prize – 3,000 lindens and trophy
Third Prize – 1,000 lindens and trophy
Last Man Standing – 2,000 lindens.
Immediately following the thrilling fights, the highly anticipated dance show by the Three Moons Dance Studio will take the stage. This captivating performance promises to encapsulate the essence of the Big River Festival and pay homage to Gor. Be sure not to miss this spectacular showcase of talent and artistry!
Friday, June 21
1 p.m slt – Broom Fights!
This event guarantees fun for everyone. Both slaves and free people are welcome to participate. However, participants must use slave melee weapons like brooms, rolling pins, and pans that are listed as approved weapons for the sim. These weapons must be set to slave damage. The exciting event will occur in the Turmus Arena and is open until the slots are full!
Gift card awards!
3 p.m. slt. – Vulo cart races!
Hop in a cart and chase around the track that circles the Trade and Market area before the city walls! These vulos will be clucking At 3 p.m. SLT; we have an exciting event planned – the Vulo cart races! You are invited to hop in a cart and join the exhilarating race around the track that circles the bustling Trade and Market area just outside the city walls. The spirited competition promises to be filled with thrilling moments as the vulos vie for victory. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating experience! Victory!
Gift card awards!
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. slt: Turmus Tavern Night!
Join us for a night of sensual dances by Sef, accompanied by live-streamed music. This is an excellent opportunity for the men of Gor to sit back, drink, and savor the joy of being served as they should be.”
Saturday, June 22
1 p.m. slt – Tarsk races!
Join us at the trade area for an exhilarating event – the tarsk races! Watch as warriors, slaves, and free women each mounts a tarsk, eager to take them on the ride of their lives! Whose pig will be the fastest, and whose pig is at risk of becoming dinner?
4-6 p.m. slt: Masked Ball
Join us at the Turmus Masked Ball and dance the night away. All Goreans are welcome to wear a mask. Grab a wig; slaves can raid the laundry lines of the free if you are bold enough! Enjoy chance encounters and unravel the mystery of who’s behind the mask. Is the woman you’re dancing with a free woman or a slave seizing a night of freedom? Is that dashing man a warrior, friend, or foe?
( Absolutely no tag reading, and remember we are in disguise; you can only assume to know who everyone is if you figure it out in character!)
Sunday, June 23
1 p.m. slt – The Dreamers dance troupe!
Experience the mesmerizing performance by talented slaves from across Gor! Immerse yourself in their stunning choreography that will captivate your imagination and reinforce the significance of slavery as one of the three pillars of Gor!
4 p.m. slt – Girl chase! Located at the main front gates of the city!
“Attention girls of Gor, it’s time for a hide-and-seek game. Find the best hiding spot in the city and prepare to hide when you hear the horn blow. The men of Gor will be searching for you and prizes for the man who captures the most and the last slave to standing.” Get busy learning all the best hiding places. Just remember, do not go into private homes, businesses, or up on the walls!
Surprise award!
7 p.m. slt. -Mud wrestling at the Turmus Arena!
Are you ready to get down and dirty? Step into the ring and show us what you’ve got! Whether you’re the toughest one out there or just really good at holding onto slippery things, it’s all about the glory of mud wrestling!
Gift card awards!
We want to extend a special thank you to our wonderful sponsors who generously donated gifts for the festival events and all the winners. Without these incredible contributors, our Second Life world would not be the immersive fantasy that we have all come to enjoy!
Medieval Fantasy
On A Lark
Kitty Creations
Artisan Fantasy
Rakshasa //R3D
LR Weapons
and others!