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Throwback Thursday: Something prickly and hard to eradicate… by Timothy Quinn
*Artwork by Taibhrigh
Title: Something prickly and hard to eradicate…
Author: Timothy Quinn
Rating: FRM
Summary: How Sanctuary Clan’s second in command found his destiny at the hand of Pirates
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Oak Alley Plantation/Monmouth Plantation – Sylum Manor Inspiration
Everyone knows that Sylum Manor is based off Oak Alley Plantation. To give you an idea of how big Sylum Manor really is – the above image is Oak Alley … this would be the front entrance of Sylum Manor.
But not many of you know that in the early days, Sylum Manor was also based on Monmouth Plantation. Their grounds and gardens are the visual inspiration for many of the outside grounds for Sylum.
Random Snippet/Timestamp: Grumble Ferret
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This small little Timestamp popped up from discussion on the Sylum Chat Room.
This is off the fly and not edited.
Set before 2007
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Van Helsing entered their rooms and came to a halt. He stared at the scene before him, wondering what the hell had happened, he had only left the two of them alone for an hour.
He took off his hat and coat, hanging them up on the hooks by the door. His guns and holster, were slipped into the small gun safe that was tucked into the cabinet, keys landed into the ceramic bowl, along with the odd bits and change from his pockets. With a sigh he sat down on the wooden bench, took off his boots, tucked them in their place.
“What the hell?” He finally commented, hands waving towards the debacle.
“It’s not my fault!” Constantine snapped, glaring at the rodent that makes his life a living hell.
“So Draco just decided for a new look?” Gabriel lips twitched as he tried not to laugh at the situation.
John Constantine stood in the middle of the living room, holding a dripping wet ferret. This actually wasn’t an unusual sight, except for the fact that parts of the normally white fur, was dyed purple. Draco was snarling at John, and the Vampire was snarling back.
“He got into the wine cellar, the small one that Kevin keeps. Broke at least a half dozen bottles, then promptly drank and pranced around in the mess.” He growled darkly at the animal, who was giving him no fucks to give attitude.
“How pissed was Kevin?” Van Helsing tried to keep a straight face and voice neutral, by the glare he got from Constantine, showed he was failing.
“He thought it was funny, Jimmy hasn’t stopped laughing, and I swear Noah took pictures and sent it to Thomas. Which means photos will be up on that damn board by breakfast.”
“You have to admit he’s kinda adorable.”
“He’s a soggy mess and is getting wine all over my suit!” John argued back, only to cry out in shock when Draco had enough of being manhandle and bit his hand, dropping to the ground.
It hissed and wandered off.
Constantine glared at it, and stormed off towards the bedroom.
Gabriel couldn’t help the laughter, as both were muttering and grumbling as they stormed off. Maybe he would take to calling both of them grumble ferrets.
Sylum Inspiration: William Tell
Weisheit Kin Clan: Lead Hunter
William Tell is the Lead Hunter for Weisheit and works with Wilhelm Brandenstein to patrol the Ehre/Weisheit Territory.
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Several accounts of the Tell legend exist. The earliest sources give an account of the apple shot, Tell’s escape, and the ensuing rebellion. The assassination of Gessler is not mentioned in the Tellen lied but is already present in the White Book of Sarnen account.
The legend as told by Tschudi essentially follows the account in the White Book, but adds further detail, such as Tell’s given name William, his being from Bürglen, and the precise date of the apple-shot of 18 November 1307.
William Tell was known as a strong man, a mountain climber, and an expert shot with the crossbow. In his time, the Habsburg emperors of Austria were seeking to dominate Uri and Tell became one of the conspirators of Werner Stauffacher vowing to resist Habsburg rule. Gessler, the newly appointed Austrian Vogt of Altdorf, raised a pole under the village linden tree, hung his hat on top of it, and demanded that all the townsfolk bow before the hat.
On 18 November 1307, Tell visited Altdorf with his young son and passed by the hat, publicly refusing to bow to it, and so was arrested. Gessler—intrigued by Tell’s famed marksmanship yet resentful of his defiance—devised a cruel punishment: Tell and his son would be executed, but he could redeem his life by shooting an apple off the head of his son, Walter, in a single attempt. Tell split the apple with a bolt from his crossbow.
But Gessler noticed that Tell had removed two crossbow bolts from his quiver, not one. Before releasing him, he asked why. Tell was reluctant to reply, but after Gessler promised he would not attempt to kill him, he replied that if he had killed his son, he would have used the second bolt on Gessler himself. Gessler was angered and had Tell bound, saying that while he had promised to spare his life, he would imprison Tell for the remainder of the life he had been granted.
Tell was brought to Gessler’s boat to be taken to the dungeon in his castle at Küssnacht. But, as a storm broke on Lake Lucerne, the soldiers were afraid that their boat would founder, and they begged Gessler to allow them to remove Tell’s shackles so he could steer the boat and save them. Gessler agreed, and Tell used the opportunity to escape, leaping from the boat at the rocky site now (and already in the White Book) known as the Tellsplatte (“Tell’s slab”), since the 16th century the site of a memorial chapel. Tell ran cross-country to Küssnacht. As Gessler arrived, Tell assassinated him with the second crossbow bolt along a stretch of the road cut through the rock between Immensee and Küssnacht, now known as the Hohle Gasse. Tell’s blow for liberty sparked a rebellion in which he played a leading part, leading to the formation of the Swiss Confederation
According to Tschudi, Tell fought again against Austria in the 1315 Battle of Morgarten. Tschudi also has an account of Tell’s death in 1354, according to which he was killed trying to save a child from drowning in the Schächenbach river in Uri.
For More Information Contact the Vampire Council Library
William doesn’t tell what is myth or legend. He likes to leave a bit of Mystery.
He will tell you him and Wilhelm met in a bar. They ended up out back drunk and seeing who had the best archer’s aim.
William is still not sure how he woke up dead.
Last Call: Ask Your Favorite Sylum Character A Question
Last Chance!
Got those last questions you want to ask your favorite Sylum Characters?
Want to know something about them? This is your moment to ask them a question!!
Last Day to send Questions in is February 5th!!
Coffee House Friday
Welcome to February!
I can’t believe it’s already February!!
To start off the month – lets talk ebooks or regular books?
Do you have a nook or kindle? or do you prefer the book in your hand?
Sylum Inspiration: Wilhelm Brandtenstein
Ehre: Lead Hunter
The one thing unique about Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan is the fact the two Kin Clans came together. Despite being one Clan, they still have a dedicated Lead Hunter for each section. Wilhelm works with William Tell to cover all their territories.
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Wilhelm was disappointed that his wife wasn’t his Mate, but he lived a good life with her. He watched his daughter grow up, get married, have kids of her own. In time he stepped away and took his place as Wenceslaus’ Hunter, his main job still that of protecting Cinderella.
It was her that encouraged him to enter competitions with his bow and arrow. And where he ended up meeting Cougar and Robin. Though they tease each other greatly who’s the best, Wilhelm is thankful for the friends who would be at his side when need be.
He met Tamara not soon after his daughter had died, surrounded by her grandchildren. She took him hunting for a group of Rogues, and since then they’ve become an unlikely hunting pair. (Dilios Note: Ask them about the Hansel and Gretel)
He still snickers over the Turning of William Tell, though he refuses to admit what led to his Turning exactly.
On one of their adventures they end up Hunting a Rogue in Russia, where they meet Nikolai. When Nikolai was injured in the raid against the Rogues, Wilhelm Turned him, and they agreed to send him to Masyaf.
The moment Wilhelm meets The Huntsmen he likes the guy instantly. He recruits him for the Guard and in time, he decides to give him the option of being Turned. The Huntsmen took his time to think about it, but in time agreed to be Turned.
This gave Wilhelm more opportunity to travel and conduct further Hunts, knowing that his Childe can protect the Clan while he is away.
Over the years he’s taken a variety of names, including being called Hawkeye by Cougar and Robin. He’s worked for a variety of agencies including MI:6, IMF and CIA.
He was a bit shocked to find is dear wife’s soul staring back at him through the eyes of Ethan Hunt, but over time the two have worked very well together.
Brandt has been happy with his life and wasn’t expecting a Mate, especially in Benji Dunn.
Only thing he can do is glare at Ethan for laughing.
Sylum Vault: Sam Axe Bracelet
Sylum Member: Samuel Axe
I mentioned in the State of the Clan Speech that we would showcase pieces of jewelry that is specific to Sylum.
With an add a discount for Sylum Members only!
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Sam Axe Bracelet
This stretchy bracelet was design in the thought of Sam Axe’s colorful Hawaiian Shirts.
Length: 3.50″ fits up to 7.5″ wrist
Material: 8mm Polymer Clay Beads
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There is a one of a kind piece – just like Sam!
Get it before it’s gone!
Sylum Chat!
Sylum Chat! Sylum Chat!
Yes we have one! Yes you should check it out!
There’s been some interesting discussions, pictures, and ideas tossed around.
Come on by.
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But wait – isn’t Monday normally Sylum Inspiration?
Why yes it is, but as February 1st is on Wednesday we’ve moved it to tie into the release of the Sylum Monthly Calendar!
So come on by the Chat and check out the #Sylum_Pretties Channel … you know you want to!
New Fic: Museum of Interest (The General’s Office)
A new POI Fic!
Title: Museum of Interest
Author: Bj Jones
Rating: FRAO
Summary: John Reese was desperate enough for a job, that he took the Night Guard position at the National History Museum. His first night, made his wildest missions in the CIA, look like child’s play.
Author’s Notes: Crossover/Fusion with Person of Interest & Museum of Interest
2nd Author’s Note: This is from a series of daily writings I did on my tumblr called: Afternoon Fic.
Beta: Janet/Lynn
Link to Fic Here!
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