Nothing is True. Everything is Connected.
Author: <span>Nicolaus Meridius</span>
Side Stories / Sylum Stories / Teasers8

Sylum Sneak Peek: Watch Dog

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This is the story I’m working on at the moment … I’ve been working on it for a while.  It was supposed to come out during Seven Days *hahahahahaha* Sorry …  It was basically set to be a prequel, intro to the POI storyline into Sylum.

Then these two….

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Kneecapped their original storyline and decided they wanted a bigger, brighter, longer storyline.

So now I’m re-working Watch Dog to fit their new arc.  And just as I started to get a handle on it ….

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This got into the mix ….

REALLY!?

*sighs*

Looks at Harold and John … you two good now?

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And now for the sneak peek:

Read more“Sylum Sneak Peek: Watch Dog”

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Sylum Role Playing5

Sylum RP: Prepping for Fall

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As fall approaches and the days get shorter, Sylum Manor starts prepping for the Holiday Seasons.

The air is cooler, though still warm evenings.

It’s perfect time to set outside on the porch and listen to the sounds of evening.

Hot drinks are ready in the kitchen, chairs scattered along the porch – just waiting for anyone to come by and chat.

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As always with any RP – have fun and be courteous!

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Character Introduction / Serenity Clan0

Sylum Inspiration: Robert Neville

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Serenity: Scientist

 

Robert Neville was born in New York, his parents always telling him that he could do whatever he wanted. Made sure he got a good education, to stand against prejudices and racism.

His ambition got him into the University of New York, where he earned a degree in biology and physics. He later was recruited into the US Army, moving up ranks while working in the labs to come up with new ways to defeat the Vietcong.

When he transferred to a secured location in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness he knew something was wrong. His new commanding officer, Colonel William Striker, made sure he understood that he worked for him now.

 

 

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Sylum Vault0

Sylum Vault: Giveaway

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GIVEAWAY!!

We’ve sold 98 items! And to celebrate closing in on the 100 Milestone – we’re having a giveaway!

The customer who makes the 100th Sale will get a FREE Sylum Original!

It’s called Sylum Love:  A Heart made of Wings with a Triquetra Charm

Sylum Vault

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Coffee House Friday2

Coffee House Friday

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It’s that time!

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is out!

So does this mean we can start the Fall Season?

*looks outside*  Yeah okay maybe not.

Still … the Pumpkin Spice Latte is seen as the beginning of the Fall Season.

It’s time for cooler weather, warm drinks, cozy sweaters, and yes …. it’s Halloween Time!

Are we ready?

On the bright side … so much candy is now available!!

Side Note:  Sylum Vault is getting ahead of the game!  Check out our Halloween/Gothic Collection

PS: This is our 100th Post for Coffee House Friday!

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Side Stories / Sylum Stories / Throwback Thursday1

Throwback Thursday: Tidings of Gold by Cpt. Jack Sparrow

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Title: Tidings of Gold

Author: Captain Jack Sparrow

Summary: A simple question leads to an adventure story told by none other than Jack Sparrow.

Author’s Note: To inspire the Pirate Bunnies!

Link to Archive

*Please take the time to leave feedback for the Author’s even if it is a simple ‘loved it’

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Sylum Wiki1

Sylum Wiki: Update

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Good News!!

It seems to be working!

*crosses fingers*

*sacrifices a goat to the wiki gods*

The only glitch I’m seeing now is the fact the image on the top of the page doesn’t conform properly.   Well if you have a set screen it conforms, if you have a larger screen and you open your window wider – the image doesn’t stay put.  Which can seem awkward, but it doesn’t affect viewing the bios.

At the moment there really isn’t anything new, bios have been updated to fit the new Headcanon of Sam being Theo and not Meridia along with the changes for Greg and Gil.

The wiki is always fun to go check out!

Sylum Wiki

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Character Introduction / Serenity Clan0

Sylum Inspiration: Connie O’Mara

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Serenity: Legal Advisor

 

Connie’s goals in life were to be a wife and mother. It’s all she wanted to be. She met John O’Mara while at Church. He was sweet, treated her with respect, and adored her. They were married a year later.

Her only disappointment was the fact she couldn’t get pregnant. They tried for many years, until John finally sat her down and told her that he loved her not that she could give him children.

They settled into their life. John promoted to Sergeant in the LAPD, and she helped with the local Catholic school, teaching young children.

Then they were blessed at the worst moment in time.

She became pregnant when John built the ‘Gangster Squad’ to go after Mickey Cohen. She loved her husband, but he wasn’t the most brilliant strategist. She helped him pick out his team, and when she met James Hickok and Noah Dixon, she instantly trusted them to take care of her husband. Part of it was because Jimmy looked so much like her husband when he was younger, just with longer hair.

It was Jimmy that had taken care of her. When John got to close to Cohen they called a hit on her. It was Jimmy who saved her. He got her out of the front rooms and into the bathroom. When she went into labor he didn’t panic but stayed with her, helping her give birth to her son.

They both knew something was wrong when she wouldn’t stop bleeding. Jimmy then confessed what he was, and how he knew her. That she in had taken him when he was a young hot headed kid and made him into the man he was today.

Connie wouldn’t deny her boy.

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Side Stories / Sylum Stories / Throwback Thursday5

Throwback Thursday: Carry On My Wayward Son Series

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Series: Carry On My Wayward Son

Author: Bj Jones

Rating: FRAO

Summary:  Two stories.  First one deals with Sam & Dean dealing with Past Lives while hunting a Human Hunter.   The second is Sam & Dean facing Balthazar to save their father.

Author’s Note:  The third is still in the works.  John Winchester is being a stubborn asshole.

2nd Author’s Note:  It’s been edited/updated to go with new canon.

Link to Sylum Archive

 

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Sylum Information11

Sylum Head Canon: *look here for a moment*

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Parts of Sylum Canon has just been erased.

Going to give it to you straight.

Clan War has been a pain in the fucking ass for a variety of reasons.

* It’s had fits and starts all the way through

* No one wanted to cooperate

* Everyone wanted their five seconds

* And a plot point in it that I’ve never liked slammed us against a wall

Add in RL work projects, burn out, and taking time off to work on the book – Clan War has been a long tedious pain in the ass.

So before I get into Sylum Canon that has been erased some back history:

I’ve never truly liked Greg has the soul of  Theo, Nico’s youngest.  When Sylum began there were a small array of characters to work with and I had no idea where at the time the ‘story’, as it was only supposed to be one, was going.   As the storyline developed and the amount of early fans that pushed the Greg/Gil pairing – Greg ended up with the Soul of Theo or at the time he was called Philipe – DO NOT ASK.

I went with it, worked with it, but was blah about it.   As the series progressed and we started into the 4th Arc, the more Greg began to disappear into the sidelines because I didn’t like the character or his role – to the point there was serious contemplation of killing him off.

Then we started on the re-writes.

On the list of things we wanted to change was Greg, after a lengthy discussion we concluded at the time that ‘it’s just to stuck as head canon for us to change it’.

And we moved on.

All through CSI: Anthology I cringed in writing Greg … don’t get me wrong I like Greg, just didn’t like him in this role.   And as Gil’s story, changed and developed through the Anthology it was obvious they had to be De-Mated as it really wasn’t working.   So I had at least got part of the problem ‘fixed’.

Cue Clan War and the never ending saga of trying to get this particular story finished, as we worked through the story – Greg was no where near the battle with Richelieu and the flow of the story had him being Turned at this moment instead of later Arcs … and again I found myself going *hmmm* death is an option.

Then something happened.

Bob tossed an idea so outrageous that it took us by surprise.   We sat at the table pulled out a box of Krispy Kreme Donuts and hashed it out, though it was working it wasn’t quite right.  Then one of his minion bunnies, obviously hyped on sugar, tossed the last idea out and suddenly it all fell into place.

The results of that new story idea changed Sylum Canon.

Basically it comes down to this.

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*Look here please*

Greg Sanders no longer has the Soul of Theodosius Scipio Meridius.   He has no ties to Nico in that regards.  He is a Chosen One who’s family has been Chosen Ones since the Ice Age.  He was raised in and out of the Manor, stayed summers through his childhood, friends with Ellis, and was encourage to follow his dreams into Science.  He’s Nico’s friend and has ties to Warrick in a past life.   But he NO longer has the soul of Theo.

And while we’re changing Head Canon!

Sam Winchester now has the Soul of Theo.

But.

But.

He’s Meridia?!  Is there not going to be a Meridia?

Yes there is a Meridia, that has not changed and you will meet Meridia, at some point.

That’s all I’m saying at the moment.

So again Sam Winchester has the Soul of Theo.  Basically his story doesn’t change, Nico will still be very happy to see his youngest boy come home.  Dean just can’t tease Sam anymore about being a girl.

Before you ask!  The CSI: Anthology series has been updated to reflect this, as a matter of fact Playing with Fire has been removed from the Archive as it’s not longer Canon.  The full series – including the two stories that were posted with the 10th Anniversary Clan War has been edited and uploaded to the Sylum Archive.

Link to CSI: Anthology

A second note!  All 10th Anniversary Clan War Stories has been moved to the Archive, they were adjusted slightly if need be and given a final edit before being posted.  All future stories will be posted to the Blog and then posted to the Archive.

Link to Clan War – 10th Anniversary Edition

All other references will be updated as we go through the rest of the series as there are a few ‘canon’ adjustments needed for a variety of reasons.  If side stories get updated first – we’ll post a Throwback Thursday to showcase these stories!

The Matrix has now been reset

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And now back to Clan War!

*headdesk*

 

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Character Introduction / Serenity Clan1

Sylum Inspiration: Ben Wade

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Serenity: Lead Hunter

Ben doesn’t talk much about his childhood. He was nine years old when he was left behind on a dock in Plymouth England, by his mother. Ben realizing he’s been abandoned sneaks onto the next boat heading to the New World. He stays hidden for three months, only having the family bible to read.

When he arrives in New York, he sets out to find his mother, only to get swept up by officers and sent to an Orphanage. He plays the game and stay’s out of trouble.

Reading about a new opportunity in California, he sets out with other seeking a new life. He found some gold during the ‘Gold Rush’ enough to sustain himself.

Ben moved around the frontiers area, riding just above the law. It’s not until he finds himself in Boulder, Colorado. He found himself a saloon, settled in for a game of cards, flashed some gold around.

His only memory of that night is the green eyed girl.

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Coffee House Friday2

Coffee House Friday

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Back to School!

It’s that time of year!  Whether you’re going back to school yourself, kids going back, or a teacher welcoming the kids back … its a hectic time for all.

So anyone going back to school?  Work in a school?  Got kids in a school?  Or avoid all routes to work that go by schools?

Coping? Excited? OMG WHY is Summer over?

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