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Random Sylum Post: Tut’s Jewelry

 

Since most of the characters in Sylum are older Vampires and have lived long rich lives, many of them have business and skill sets that they’ve developed over the years.

Tutankhamun is one of those type of characters.  He’s built a Worldwide reputation for his Men’s Jewelry line.

Above is his Jewelry Markers Mark.

Basically it says T Ankh with symbol of a Scarab to the god Khepri.

It’s his inside joke all his jewelry is made by Tutankhamun 🙂

Speaking of Jewelry!  Coming Soon!!

April 23rd is World Book Day!  On that day all Bookmarks at Sylum Vault will be 15% Off!!

Save the Date!!

You can stop by at anytime and check out our unique jewelry pieces!

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Sylum Information: Due South and the Rays

I am taking this opportunity to answer the question that has been on a few people’s minds since we updated the Wiki a couple of years ago.

The Due South fandom, even after all these years, still has fandom wars over Ray V. vs Ray K.  Personally I think any fandom type war is stupid, but there it is.

When Sylum started, I had originally chosen Ray Vecchio.  I knew the character, and had begun the workings of a storyline for him.  I had stopped watching Due South after he left, having not liked how the transition played out between the two Ray characters.

I admit in the beginning, I was probably a bit too lax about giving in to other writer’s suggestions for the Sylum series.  One of them was switching to Ray Kowalski, because he was the ‘best Ray’, as it was put to me.  Considering they offered to write the back story for him and Benton – I was willing to change it.

Cue ten years later.

Benton’s history developed, making him much older than his original 200 years.  And with those changes, what he needed in a Mate changed too.  By this time the person who had originally convinced me to change the character, left the list, and any stories they had been working on were left behind.  No chances of editing or updating.

As I worked on the New Wiki, I took the time to think about a lot of the characters: why they were there, who they were connected to, and chances of stories ever being written.  I also took control over a lot of earlier storylines that gotten added/changed that I really didn’t want.

Hence Greg and Gil being de-Mated.

Changing the Riddick Twins.

Reorganizing House and Wilson to make more sense.

And we saved Diego!!

Putting Ray Vecchio back as Benoit’s Mate was another big change.

I know there is still a lot of grumbling over that change, and I get it – we all have our favorite pairings.

But I don’t appreciate the  passive aggressive comments that have been sent to me over it.

If this change upsets you that much, I can assure you that there is no one forcing you to stay.  I’m dealing with enough problems in my life, and  the last thing I need is someone bitching at me over a character.

So now you know the background for the switch in Ray’s.

In reality it was me actually putting it back to the way it was originally intended.

And as I do actually like Ray Kolwaski, and never had anything against him, he was rescued and found  a home in Tallikut with Jeremiah.

 

 

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Sylum Information: The Centurion

The Centurion is actually a good movie, so we do recommend watching it.  You’ll be surprised who’s in the film!

It was obvious through the whole film, that Arianne and Quintus were Mates, though working the what, whens and hows were typical Bob being an asshole.

So all these years later, they still live in the same area, working the land and staying out of everyone’s way. He teasingly calls Arianne his Witch, she just rolls her eyes.

Oh and typical Bob … who Quintus really is … is a whole different story *cackles*

More Information: The Centurion

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Sylum Information: King Kong

So first off … no we don’t have Kong.

Raptors – down the line, but not King Kong.

So why the image?

With the recent additions added to the wiki – four of them were from the King Kong: Skull Island.  In typical Sylum fashion we twisted the story around to fit our needs.

Still not having Kong.

Why?

Well there is a reason for that.  Let me tell you a tale about the monkey that wouldn’t die.

This was a while back, while I was still with my ex.  I had come home with a 102 temperature (I’m not even going to mention the fact I had to go to work sick for some stupid ‘team bonding’ experience) so you can imagine I’m not in the mood.  All I wanted was my bed.

But was that in my future.

NO!

Ex dragged me out to see King Kong … the remake with Jack Black.  I was tired, sick and just plain miserable – this movie is 3 hours long.  All my fever addled mind could focus on was the simple fact – when the monkey dies the movie is over and I can go home.

So through the whole movie – yes all 3 hours – I just kept repeating in my head – ‘Die Monkey Die’.

Needless to say I do not have fond memories of that film.

When we recently watched Skull Island, I was seriously disappointed that I didn’t get Samuel L. Jackson in all his crazed glory screaming ‘Die Monkey Die’ it was ripe for it – it needed it … such a potential moment lost.

And this is why we won’t have Kong – unless I purposely build a story – just so I can kill the Monkey.

Information: King Kong

Information: Skull Island

 

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Poll: Sylum Con? Take 2

This a secondary Poll to see how many are interested!  At the moment we’re at 9 people, and to be honest that isn’t enough to make having a Sylum Con into a reality.  If you have previously voted yes or no, please do not vote again.

As a reminder …

If we have one it will be in Los Angeles, likely around Octoberish 2019.  We’ll need at least 20 people interested, and by interested I mean truly plan to go – not just oh sounds like fun but can’t really make it.  There will be a Con Fee to cover expenses for conference rooms, events, etc.  At this early in the game we’re not sure what that will be, but it would likely start at $100.

As Cons like these are a lot of work, I’m starting this early!  Please fill out the poll below to showcase if you’re truly interested.

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Sylum Information: Pocahontas

One of the main goals we have at Sylum is to add more woman, persons of color, and native/aborigines characters.  Especially historical figures  around the world that may not be known to a lot of people.

Pocahontas is likely a very well known Native American figure in history.

Her story has a lot of myth inside the reality, good and bad.  We had debated in adding her, due to the myths/disneyfied versions of who she was.  But well we don’t shy from controversy … so she was added and Mated to Immutef – most would think that was an odd chose, until you start to see how that storyline progresses.

Amber Midthunder is the Native American Actress we use to play the role in Sylum.

Further Reading:

Pocahontas – Wikipedia

History Channel – Story of Pocahontas

Myth vs Reality

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Random Post: Songs that Inspire

As we’ve mentioned before – Linkin Park is pretty much the Sylum Soundtrack.

Steve Aoki who does a lot of remixes of their work is like the back up Sylum Soundtrack.

In the recent Sylum Fanmix: Adventure of a Roman, there are 4 Linkin Park songs and one Remix with Steve Aoki.

So yes these guys have a big place in Sylum, and will continue to in Chester’s memory.

On that note – here are three different videos of three very different songs – that inspire upcoming segments in Sylum

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Sylum Information: Person of Interest

Person of Interest Characters are not new in Sylum.  Last year or was it the year before that we introduced John and Harold.  The bastards re worked their story so many times it became a nightmare *glares at the two*.

We also introduced Carter and Zoe during Advent, and in time we’ll be introducing Lionel.

But this week we showcased Megan Tillman.

I’m sure many are wondering why such a small side character that we see once, ended up as a character in Sylum.  Megan Tillman was such a real character, she deserved more storyline.  Her pain of losing her sister, determination to go after the rapist, and then realization of this wasn’t who she was and handed the keys to John – is such an emotional scene, we knew she had to be part of sylum.

She’s also going to give House a run for his money (he’ll adore her because she won’t put  up with his shit).

And Harold needs a doctor on staff at all times.

More Information: Person of Interest

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Random Post: New Sylum Pets

As we’ve been highlighting the characters we brought in during Advent, and prepping to showcase a new set coming soon – we’ve decided to introduce some of the new pets that will also have a new home.

The picture above is Cockatoo … yes it’s a Cockatoo.  M who owns this little guy, decided no one would expect Cockatoo of being a spy if it’s name is Cockatoo.

For the rest of the introductions they’ll be under a cut.  Why?  Because I know some people really do not like reptiles or snakes.  Do Not click on the ‘Read More’ link if you do not want to see snakes or reptiles!!

Read more“Random Post: New Sylum Pets”

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Sylum Information: Private Practice

 

Naomi Bennet was one of the characters suggested to us during our campaign to find more Woman and Poc characters.  I let the person who suggest them develop the characters, and storylines and looking forward to seeing where its going.

I admit I’ve never seen Private Practice or Grey’s Anatomy so I can’t tell you if it’s worth a trip to Netflix or now – for those of you who have, let us know in the comments.

Private Practice

Grey’s Anatomy

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