Nothing is True. Everything is Connected.
Author: <span>Nicolaus Meridius</span>

Sylum Inspiration: Briar Rose

Passion Kin Clan: Archivist/Librarian

Briar Rose was the only daughter of one of the merchants in the village near Lady Claire’s Castle and Vineyard.  She was the miracle baby, and her parents always knew she was a blessing.

She was headstrong and wanted more than to get married and have children. She ended up working in the Castle, making friends with Snow White. The two became fast friends, taking care of the Castle and Lady Claire.

When the Lady approached them about a new life, they took it.

Sylum Vault: New Year New Things!


Now that we’re in 2021, Sylum Vault has new plans, ideas and inspirations!

We’re working on new Fandom Inspired Jewelry, unique styles of earrings, old classics with new designs, and so much more!   Stop by our new website, take a look around.

Don’t forget to also check out our new shop: Sylum Gallery – where you can find all types of art from digital to handcrafted cards.  Look for future announcements on the gallery, as we’re working to build a inspirational collection of art in all forms.


State of the Clan: 2021

State of the Clan

Well it’s 2021.

We’ll start with that and work our way forward.

I’ll be honest and had been tempted to just copy paste State of the Clan from 2020, but lets not repeat last year!  No.  Let’s not.

We all know last year was rough, and so far this month has been stressful.  The most important thing I can ever state, is that Sylum is and will always be a safe place.  I rarely, if ever will bring up politics.

There are always a few exceptions to the rule – I will make a comment on anything that has an impact on Sylum.  I will also do check ins to make sure Clan Members, who are being affected by an event, are doing okay.

And well there are some things that goes beyond politics and that is memes.  So here’s the one political/not political thing I’ll be posting.  Some of you may have seen the Bernie Meme going around the internet … basically someone got a photo of him from the Inauguration and it was photoshopped into everything.  Sylum not withstanding.

Now on to the Show!

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Sylum Inspiration: Javert

Javert was born in prison, and learned to defend himself quickly. One of the Prison Guards took him under his wing, taught him how to read through the Bible. He got him released and under his authority. He made sure Javert was raised with morality and honor. Leading him into become a Police Inspector.

His life will change drastically when he stumbles over Jean Valjean again after twenty years. In the end it leads him to questioning everything he knew and thought about morality and justice.

In the end it was taken from his hands.

(Dilios Note: Javert comments if anyone wants the story they can read the damn book Westley worked so hard to get published)

Pastry Day

Actually Pastry Day was December 9th but WordPress was cranky and hadn’t posted it.

It took me way to long to notice it.  So I put it to the side for a random day.

It’s a Random Day!  Pastries?  Love them?  What’s your favorite?  Or do you prefer something else?

Penguin Day

It’s Penguin Day!

No we don’t mean these guys.  Though they would like appreciate a day just for them.

Also it’s not the NHL team.

It’s these little (okay some are not that little) guys.

For more information: Penguins

Sylum Charity: New Adventures


New Adventures is an iconic and ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. For over 30 years Matthew Bourne and New Adventures have delighted, inspired and nurtured people of all ages and backgrounds: audiences, artists and the next generation. We create world class productions and engaging projects, reaching thousands worldwide every year.

Sir Matthew Bourne OBE is widely hailed as the UK’s most popular and successful choreographer and director.

For over 30 years he has been creating and directing dance for musicals, theatre, film as well as his own highly successful, award-winning companies.

Matthew is the creator of the world’s longest running ballet production, and has been recognised by numerous international awards. He was knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours 2016 for services to dance, and awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award – one of the most coveted honours in the world of dance – in recognition of his outstanding services to the art of ballet.


On a personal level – Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake has been a major inspiration.   Just recently had the honor to watch Car Man and was blown away.

The theatre, actors/dancers, and New Adventures productions has been hit hard during the Pandemic, as have many theatres and museums.

I’ve personally donated to their Dance School to help these ‘kids’ be able to keep learning dance.  Also because it’s fun they call their Dance School – Swan School!

For more information and how to donate: New Adventures