Domaine Imperium

Domaine Imperium is a community focused on the LGBT BDSM community but is open to all in the lifestyle as well as those interested in it.

Domaine Imperium

This is a community - a place where all can come and enjoy the scenery, talk with like-minded people, and indulge in the aspects that make BDSM so fulfilling.

Domaine Imperium

This community was founded based on qualities that we at Domaine Imperium feel Second Life as a whole were missing.

Domaine Imperium

It's the crossroads between the extremely disciplined atmosphere and the extremely relaxed.

Domaine Imperium

Feel free to bring up conversations of any topic here.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

New Marketplace Store!


Previously, the Domaine Imperium store was combined with the .:UR:. (Upper Room) store in the Second Life Marketplace.  Now, however, to make the browsing and shopping experience more fluid we have disconnected the two stores to make Domaine Imperium's store it's own!  The prices and previous deals are all the same in this new store.  All new releases for Domaine will be updated and released here.

Please take the time in case you have not already to take a look at the store here:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/101767

And don't forget to visit our sister store .:UR:. (Upper Room) here:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/16498

Saturday, June 15, 2013

BDSM Short Story Contest!

Domaine Imperium is holding a BDSM themed short story contest!  We want you to write in with your ORIGINAL, steamy, sexy short story that will swoon anyone's wobbly knees.  There is a 2000 word limit on each entry.  (Plagiarism offenders will be flogged harshly in the courtyard then hastily cast to the abyss)

First place - 2000L
Second place - 750L
Third place - 500L

You can write as many entries as you wish, but only the best entries will be able to place. (No one will be able to win first, second, and third in a sweep of entries).  Judging will be done by a three judge panel based on qualities such as theme, skill, creativity, and enticement.

End date of entries will be June 27th, 2013 3pm SLT, and the reading will be voiced by surprise guest on June 28th 3pm SLT.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Mistress Day Dance


In lue of Mother's Day, Domaine Imperium is going to host a Mistress Day Dance!  The rules of this dance are very simple, instead of dresses and masks we ask our guest Dominants to wear what clothing best exudes their power.  You can have leather, latex, dresses, or naked if you feel that is how your strength is best reflected.  Given we are now on a full sim there will not be the restrictions of how many people attend.  We do ask that BDSM gear and high script items are kept off if all possible.  Lastly, we will have a strict no gesture policy for this and all future dances.  You can type claps and applause but please no spamming.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Domaine Imperium and Reflected Light


As Domaine Imperium strives to have the highest level of quality in Second Life, we have fully adopted the new light reflections!

To see this effect in action, you must have light reflections turned on as well as using the shadow technology.  Anyone else will see things rather shiny.  I know this will affect more than a few of our guests but Domaine was always meant to reward those of us who could handle  the higher settings.



Enjoy the new features!

BDSM B/W Couples Photography Contest Results!

Domaine Imperium has had it's first spring event, the results of which are astoundingly beautiful to say the least.  We had some real creative talent enter this contest and the results are something we would like to share with our community.

We'll release the theme for the next photography contest sometime in May if all things go according to plan.

First place is Lyndi Hazelnut with Beg Girl, Beg:

In second place we have E Logain with nerd girl's fun:

In third and last place we have mineko Giha with Tied to Him:


This is the picture which was used as a sample to inspire the theme of the event.




Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Here comes spring!!!!!!!!!!


It's been rather cold in the U.S. with winter upon us and our sim has represented that with snow, ice skating, and the occasional flurry. But now we're tired of the cold and we'd like to invite everyone to come warm themselves in the beauty of Spring!



The reds, the yellows, the purples, and greens, all the beautiful colors of Spring can be found on the grounds of Domaine Imperium. The flowers will bloom, the waterfall will flow gently down the side of the mountain, birds will return to the sim to greet the warmer weather. And it will all be visible from the sim's multi-passenger rowboat where you and a loved one, or a particularly good friend, can enjoy a cuddle or a slow boat ride around the waters of Domaine Imperium.




Monday, February 11, 2013

"Be Mine...by Force" a recap



Domaine Imperium's "Be Mine...by Force" dance went off beautifully. Packed from the start, not a soul without a dance partner through the whole thing. The rules all followed to a T, it was an exhilarating experience for all wearing the badges, especially!



The singer, Anek Fuchs, was terrific with a strong, soulful voice through a wide range of beautiful love songs. Followed by DI's own resident DJ Carver Corona who filled the ball room with techno music to the end of the event, including a short stint in which many of the women in attendance actually ended up dancing on poles thanks to a delightful and much enjoyed loophole in the rules of the badges.



We were happy to see everyone having lots of fun and look forward to our next big event! Thanks to everyone that attended and especially to those that tipped!

- The Domaine Imperium Staff

Equipment/Toy Build-off


Domaine Imperium is having its first ever build off!  If you are curious what a build off is, it's a contest where you build something from scratch in competition with others around you.  This contest will be about building a BDSM device.

There will be two levels of difficulty:

-Novice Entries, which will have no limitations and basic qualifications.

and

-Advanced Entries, which will be required to include sculpts and/or mesh in their official contest build as well as at least 1 animation.


Those that wish to partake in the Novice competition must show their portfolio or an example of their best work to and Officer or Staff by February 18.  Those that wish to partake in the Advanced competition must show their portfolio or an example of their best work between February 16 and February 22.

Anyone can submit for entry, but there will be a limited number of qualifiers in the contests and a portfolio submission does not guarantee a place.  Winners will be determined by a 3 judge panel and prizes will be a combination of a minimum cash award, donations, as well as a place in the DI store.

Color Photography Contest


Domaine Imperium is excited to announce that we've begun a second photography contest as of the 8th of February! This time with a a color theme and a twist! The rules are as follows:

1.) All pictures must be of a BDSM device or toy. People are optional, but the focus must be on the device or toy.

2.) The photography needs to be done in SL. Meaning that the BDSM equipment/toy, people in the shot and the environment MUST be in SL. The items can then be taken into something else (like Photoshop) and touched up if need be but over 80% of the picture needs to be verified as pure SL.

3.) The finished product must be 1024x768 and in color.

*example picture


4.) Absolutely NO text is allowed in the picture.

5.) The winner will be judged by the members of Domaine Imperium (you have to be a group member - guest level and above) to vote.

6.) ANYONE can enter this contest.  There can be up to three (3) entries per person maximum. One time L$50 registration fee (which is refundable after the contest is complete).

7.) By submitting your picture into the contest, you submit all rights to your picture to Domaine Imperium. Credit will be given to the photographer if the images are used afterward.

8.) Pictures MUST be FULL permissions, and be submitted by February 22nd, 11:59pm SLT! Registration form and fee must be paid at the time of submission. Send registration form and fee to Linnie Gothly (Nashari Hynes). *contact Linnie Gothly for registration form*

Winners will be judged and selected by the full level members of Domaine Imperium in a classic voting system starting on February the 23rd. Prizes will be in Lindens ranging from L$250 to L$1000. Voting begins Saturday, February 23 at midnight and ends Sunday, February 24 at 1p.

We invite everyone to be a part of this contest and hope all submissions will be as unique and creative as the ones submitting them. If there are any questions we ask that they be directed to Lady Laurie7983 Gothly or any other Domaine Imperium Staff member.

Monday, February 4, 2013

February Schedule


Valentine's Dance
"Be Mine... By Force"
Friday, February 8th @ 12:00pm SLT

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Photography Contest
Device/Toys Themed
Full Color
Feb. 8 - 24

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Toy Build Off
February 1 - March 10

Pet Beds & Rebuilds

We have released a new item over the weekend. It's a pet bed made of mesh. It appears to be getting some decent purchases. If people want more animations added to it or perhaps some more textures please let me know (Linnie Gothly).


The item can be purchased at the marketplace or at the Domaine Imperium sim. You can also see the item at the Domaine Imperium sim.


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We are also in the process of swapping out some of the made items throughout the sim for mesh. If you aren't able to see them please make sure you have a mesh viewable viewer.

- Domaine Imperium Staff.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

B/W Photography Contest Results


There was a lot of support and submissions for Domaine Imperium's photo contest, held January 14th to January 24th.

myne Chained - By: mSilverwolf Moon (msilverwolf)


Unnamed - By: Lacy (alisa.menna)


myne Chained 2 - By: mSilverwolf Moon (msilverwolf)


The winners were mSilverwolf Moon with 1st and 3rd place, Lacy with 2nd place, Thumpers Desire with 4th and 5th place, Jessie Perido with 6th place, ta-ny with 7th place, and Ayla Janick with 8th place.


All the winning submissions will be available for viewing in the Domaine gallery on the first floor of the castle. Many thanks to all those who submitted their work, everything was beautiful and choices were hard.

New item

There has been a new item added to the Domaine Devices store.

Go to the Domaine Imperium sim or to the marketplace to purchase it.

Remember, all members (guest and above) receive a 10% discount for all items purchased at the Domaine Imperium location. All members above guest level receive all items for free. Just contact one of the staff for further information.

Thanks!
Linnie

Friday, January 18, 2013

New Domaine Device & Free Gift

Domaine Devices has a new mesh item released. Purchase on the Marketplace



Feel free to check it out. If you review the item after purchase you'll get a free gift!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Photography Contest @ Domaine Imperium



Domaine Imperium likes to do things different.  We like to inspire creativity in the BDSM SL community, and we want to showcase those who like taking pictures.  In the spirit of this, we are starting a contest to replace the art currently showing at our sim, to be more personal art made by our and the general SL BDSM community.  The rules are simple:

1.) ANYONE can enter this contest.  There can be up to six (6) entries per person maximum. One time L$50 registration fee (which is refundable after the contest is complete).

2.) The photography needs to be done in SL. Meaning that the people in the shot and the environment MUST be in SL. The items can then be taken into something else (like Photoshop) and touched up if need be.
*see example below


3.) The finished product must be 1024x768 and in black and white.

4.) Absolutely NO text is allowed in the picture.

5.) The winner will be judged by the members of Domaine Imperium (you have to be a group member - guest level and above) to vote.

6.) All pictures must be of a BDSM or LGBT nature.

7.) By submitting your picture into the contest, you submit all rights to your picture to Domaine Imperium. Credit will be given to the photographer if the images are used afterward.

8.) Pictures MUST be FULL permissions, and be submitted by January 23rd! Registration form and fee must be paid at the time of submission. Send registration form and fee to Nashari Hynes.
Registration Form: Please contact Nashari Hynes or Laurie7983 Gothly for a registration form.
*make sure to fill in the artists name in the [name here] section of the title of the registration form.

The winners will be judged by the members of Domaine Imperium (you have to be a group member - guest level is fine) to vote. 

Prizes:
1st place - L$1000
2nd place - L$500
3rd place - L$250.

Voting for the event will be a 24 hour window from Friday, January 25 @ 3:30pm SLT to end Saturday, January 26 @ 3:30pm SLT.  Feel free to be as unique and creative as you want, as long as all the rules within are followed.  If you have any questions regard them to Laurie7983 Gothly or any Domaine Imperium staff.

-Domaine Imperium Staff
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Masquerade Ball & Silent Auction - January 2013




The Domaine Imperium Silent Auction held January 11-12 and its accompanying Masquerade Ball held on the 12th were both fantastic events that went off without a hitch.

Starting on the 11th, members, guests, and newcomers alike had the opportunity to bid on a wonderful selection of BDSM items from contributing vendors Ginger Line, Hybridz, Kinki Works, and our very own Domaine Imperium for lower-than-normal prices. This carried through to the 12th, giving everyone a full 24 hours of bidding before the grand event, The Masquerade Ball.

Attendees had to rush to get to the ball, though, as was obvious when the sim filled within the first 5 minutes of the hour long event, leaving many a guest unable to make an appearance. The lovely CECI Dover, a delightful live singer, was quite popular and stunning in her center stage surrounded by masked dancers. For those in attendance it was, of course, required to wear a mask but with that there was also a nice, completely optional RLV relay that actually blocked all hovertext, nametags, and radars creating a mysterious atmosphere.

A half hour after the event the silent auction came to a close and it winners were announced. A congratulations goes out to Dacryphiliac, Jennabease, Tyra Sciarri, Virgo Babii, Caerolle Llewellyn, and Lorinda Leidesdoriff on that.


For pictures of the event below:










In addition, a grand thank you to all who donated/participated in the auction, raising a total of L$2,800 for Domaine Imperium.