Let’s discuss the Sylum Store.
Wait…. there was a store? Why!? Why didn’t I know this?!!
It wasn’t a well managed store. At this moment we’ve taken it down to do massive renovations and updates.
So today’s Coffee House question is this…
What would you like to see in the new store? What type of items would you buy?
T-shirts? Coffee Mugs? Tumblers? Notebooks? etc…
I know it may not feel like a Throwback Thursday but Gladiator was actually released in 2000. Yep 15 years ago.
Maximus was a huge influence on Sylum and then became a large part of Sylum.
This is just a friendly reminder!
The Sylum Website has a variety of cool things – including a Guest Archive!!
Wait…wait – What is a Guest Archive?
It is your basic multi-fandom fic archive, that was designed for those in the Sylum Community to read fanfic and post their own stories for others to enjoy.
The Guest Archive is for everyone.
So if you’re looking for new things to read or have fanfic that you want to upload/post – then the Guest Archive is the place to be!!
Note: You will not find Sylum Fic – that has it’s own Archive.
2nd Note: My own (Bj Jones) fanfic, from the time before Sylum took over my life, is located in this Archive.
Q: I know Tony Stark, Bruce Banner & Clint Barton exist somewhere in the Sylum Universe. Will any other Avengers be making appearances or do they not even figure into Sylum anywhere?
A: Yes and No is the simplest answer. In typical Sylum way: how you think it will be won’t necessarily will be how it is. Wow that was cryptic. So yes in some form you’ll see Steve Rogers, Thor, Nick Fury, Coulson, and Natasha, but not how you expect it. We will say this – there won’t be any ‘The Avengers’ or ‘Shield’.
Q: Are you going to do anything for the UK dramas… Lewis / Death in Paradise / Foyles War? Is it possible to bring Morse back to life?
A: Funny you should mention that considering who’s bio I just finished last night *cough* Lewis *cough*. Camelot actually showcases many UK shows and history. And well as for Morse, how can you not have him.
Name: Hetshepsu
Turn Date: 2493 BC
Sire: Ra’s Al Ghul
Mate: No Mate
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He is the fraternal twin of Shepsit Hemet Amun-Ra. A rare occurrence and considered a blessing to all. They were removed from the home, and taken to the city and raised in the Temple of Ra. Both equal in beauty, and admired by all.
Shepsit became a Priestess of Ra, while Hetshepsu was taken in by Ra’s Al Ghul and trained in the Courts of Ra. He married Ra’s oldest daughter Talia, and had four children. He and his sister stayed extremely close, despite the fact she was isolated in the Temple. When he discovered she was pregnant, he confronted her on her stupidity. She assured him she was safe, and no one knew who the father was, and all assumed it was Ra.
Despite the fact he still didn’t like the situation he was devoted to his nephew Nekau, and was devastated when he was killed.
He watched in horror along with everyone else when Ra slit the young boys throat. He knew at that moment the war had begun. He made his way back to his home, to find his wife dying next to his children. A warrior leveled his sword against his youngest daughter when Hetshepsu attacked. He disarmed and killed the guard, then scooped up his daughter and ran for his father-in-laws home. Ra’s Al Ghul pulled him off the street and hid him away from passing guards. They barely made it out of the city and towards the Medjai camp.
It was once they stopped he realized he had been wounded, collapsing into Ra’s Al Ghul’s arms, he apologized for not saving Talia. Ra’s Al Ghul Turned him, later telling him his penance was to wait with him until their family returned home.
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Hetshepsu now uses the name Harvey Specter.
He’s been a lawyer before there were laywers. Harvey has his fingers in many legal proceedings including making sure historical monuments, buildings, lands, etc… that are owned by variety of Clans are kept protected and secured.
Harvey is the guy any one calls when they need the hard hitter.
He’s fierecly loyal to his sister, though he has smacked her on a occasion for being a moron. As she does to him in return. He adores his nephew, Nico, and will destroy anyone who he thinks is messing with him.
One piece of advice – never cross him.
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Image: Gabriel Macht
Walls for the wind,
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks beside the fire —
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire!
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An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass and not fall off the face of the earth.
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May God grant you many years to live,
For sure He must be knowing
The earth has angels all too few
And heaven is overflowing.
Behind the scenes we’ve been updating and fixing up the Blog, the new improved Wiki *glares at it*, and website. All this in association and prep for the 10th Anniversary!!
Let me introduce you to one of the new features of the Blog:
As we had a massive Spam attack a while back, we shut down the ability to sign up and login in as a ‘user’ for protection. One of the downsides was the inability to log in. Anyone could make a comment using their email but no one could log into the blog itself.
That’s been changed!!
You can now log in either using your Google, Twitter, Yahoo, WordPress, or Tumblr accounts. This will allow you to post comments more efficiently, with the add benefit of being able to track comments on a particular post. Plus this benefit will come in handy at a later date for other new features were implementing into the blog!
Where do you sign in?
Some of the Widgets have been moved around for better access.
When looking at your screen, check the left side bar – at the top you should see a link that says ‘Log In’.
Click that.
Pick what you would like to sign in with … it will ask you for permission for the blog to have access to all your secrets … *smirks* … contact info etc. Do not worry!! No one sees it and I promise not to black mail anyone *shifty look*.
If there are any questions please reply to this post so we can keep track.
St. Patrick
As tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day. I figured it would be a good idea to post St. Patrick as this week’s Sylum Inspiration.
There’s a few ties to St. Patrick is Sylum – if you haven’t figured them out re-read Roads Untraveled!
For more information: St. Patrick
Wasn’t feeling well yesterday and stayed home.
When you’re not feeling well, what comforts do you always want around you? Favorite blanket? Food? a certain tea?
West Wing went off the air May 2006 almost a decade ago. Yet every episode can relate to a modern political situation. These two are actually very influential in Sylum Storyline, especially with Sam’s ties with Maximus and Commodus.
Q: Karl Urban is present in the various clans, will we be adding more of him from places as Almost Human, Judge Dredd or RED, which also has Bruce Willis another face that has popped up a few times in different clans.
A: There is no move to bring in his characters from either Almost Human or Judge Dredd. There is story idea more like a lurking bunny for his character, William Cooper, in RED. As we do have Frank Moses as a Council Spy – its likely at some point Cooper will show up. When, where, how – Bob isn’t saying at the moment.
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Q: 2015 Sylum Con Dates set yet?
A: There will be no Sylum Con this year. Due to RL and also prepping and trying to get everything done for the 10th Anniversary there was no way we could take out the time to plan a con.
But!
There will be one in 2016. It will be held in Los Angeles. More information will be available later this year.
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Remember if you have additional questions or just want to comment feel free to reply to this post!
Name: Robin Longstride
Turn Date: 1148 AD
Sire: Nicolaus Meridius
Mate: Sir Degore (aka The Spirit)
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Robin doesn’t remember much of his childhood. He remembers his dad having strong hands, and working as a stone mason.
He spent most of his life in the army. His natural skills with a bow and arrow had him moving up the ranks as an Archer.
As the crusades moved on he began to loose his faith. And when he was abandoned by his superiors leaving him and a few friends alone on the battlefield at Damascus he lost it completely.
He fought with his friends, until he was the last one standing. Praying for the final blow to end his life, he closed his eyes in anticipation of going home.
He woke up in a filthy jail cell.
Robin could hear someone in the cell next to him, and soon the two talked and became friends. Hearing the other prisoner say the Rosary daily helped restore his faith.
He could hear defeat in his friends voice, and knew now was the time to escape. The theory being escape or die trying.
They got out of the prison and onto the streets of Damascus. Soon they were surrounded, and ready to die with a sword in their hand, when men wearing black robes swarmed the area. He was pulled away when one bent over his friend, Antonio Crisafi, and begged him to let him save him.
Robin watched in horror, shock as the man grew fangs and bit Tony. He struggled against the one who held him, only to be told he was safe and then promptly blacked out.
Robin woke up in a comfortable bed, he got up and searched out those who helped, to find the dark haired man who bit Tony. He introduced himself as Nicolaus, then explained what happened.
He demanded to be Turned. No way was Tony going to survive without him.
Robin has dual memberships between Sylum and Camelot. This is rare between the Clans, though many Vampires have ties to other Clans, the ones that swear loyalty to two Clan Leaders are not as well known.
Basically Robin has sworn loyalty to Nico and Arthur and if they call him he will be duty bond to answer. If both need him, he would discuss with the other Clan Leader where he is needed most.
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Image: Russell Crowe
Feel free to comment or ask questions on any of the Character Introductions.
The Phoenix Meridius is the sword that Warrick made for Nicolaus. Its based off a design that Warren had created and wanted to make for his to be Mate. Warrick is inspired by dreams of the sword and goes to Will Turner for help in creating it.
It’s the sword that Nicolaus now carries into battle. It’s used in Family when he destroys the necklace and seen in Evolution.
Title: Resugam
Author: Timothy Quinn
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Animation!
We’ve all grown up with animated movies. Either the classics like Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, Dumbo. Or the 2nd Golden Age with Lion King, Beauty and the Beast. And now added in Dreamworks with Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon.
What’s your fondest memory of an Animated Film from childhood? Favorite film now?
CSI: NY premiered two years after CSI: Miami. It didn’t take long for these two to make their way into Sylum.