Well first off Alien is an Angora Rabbit – hence his extreme head of hair when it’s humid!!
Angora Rabbits is also part of the Warren Vineyard in Oceania Clan. Robert de Lapins raises them for the Angora. Jack thinks they are adorable but not allowed to play with them.
The photo showed in the Inspiration Block is one shaved, except his ears. The picture below is one not shaved yet.
There have been a few changes on how we’re presenting the material for Spring Fling. From here on, all items will be showcased directly on the blog, instead of linking to an outside Event Page. Which means any videos or fanmixs are stored in the main directories of the Sylum Website, and you will need to have the password to view & download.
There are some beautiful art pieces dedicated to Sylum 10th’s Anniversary. Some exciting fanmixs showcasing upcoming storylines. And the Graphic Gecko was let loose this year with entertaining Sylum Videos.
So please make sure you have access to the website! Get the Password if you don’t have it!
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While I have your attention. Don’t forget the new Sylum Forums! There are a few topics that have been added, including one now on Furious 7 so stop by and take a look. Join in have some fun.
The Vatican
As this is Holy Week and I’m sure Ernesto is growling at epic proportions at his staff and Pius, we figured it was fitting to showcase The Vatican as this weeks Sylum Inspiration.
The Vatican is an intricate part of the Sylum Universe. *pointedly looks at Ernesto who just waltzed in and took over*
As Timothy Quinn and I are working on the re-writes, 10th Anniversary, pulling together this vast Universe of characters and places. We can guarantee – you’ll be seeing the Vatican a lot more. From when it’s first being built to way into the future.
And yes Ernesto will be involved.
As will his kid.
And let’s not forget Kiernan.
Or Nico.
*runs away cackling*
If there is a visual representation for Speed – it’s the Yellow Ducati.
It wouldn’t matter where Speed lived, there would be a Ducati in the garage. It’s his preferred method of transportation, except when he’s driving the twins around then he steals H’s Hummer.
The bike shown above is actually Rory’s own Ducati, he just used it while they filmed CSI: Miami.
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.
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
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
*must have password to access archive
This is Admiral Aubrey’s ship. He commanded her through most of his career, and when he retired as Admiral Stephen bought it for him.
In Sylum she still exists. She sits in the docks near Sanctuary Clan, under the care of Barrett Bonden, waiting for her Captain to return.
Interesting fact:
The HMS Surprise exists in the real world.
San Diego Maritime Museum – The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction vessel and sail training ship prior to her conversion to HMS Surprise. For the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate specific to Great Britain’s Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail.
I’ve and a few other Clan Members had the pleasure of walking it’s planks and exploring the HMS Surprise. An experience that was inspirational as much as the ship herself.
There are a lot of culture reference in our own society, which is no different than the Sylum Universe. The only thing is that there are culture reference for ‘us’ but not for ‘sylum’.
Movies:
Star Trek Series: There is no 1960’s TV Show, no movies, no Next Generation etc… For example there will be no references to fictional Captain Kirk, Spock… no iconic lines ‘Captain she’s given it all that she can’ ‘I’m a Doctor Jim not a ….’ ‘Red Shirt Syndrome’ ‘Vulcan neck pinch’ etc…
Star Wars Series: The Original Series exists there are no prequels. For example there can be references to Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Death Star, Vader, Emperor – May the Force Be With you etc… No references to Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Maul, Mace Windu, Jar Jar Binks, etc…
POTC: There is a series of movies and everyone is always shocked that Sparrow is really like that.
Transformers: There is no cartoons, books, comics or movies.
Gladiator: This movie does exists (Maximus hates it Quintus loves it)
Stargate: No Movies or TV Series
Disney: Yes it all exists movies, tv, theme parks, the mouse….
Dreamworks Animation: Movies do exists – just ask Tulio/Miguel in Sanctuary, but avoid Mod Clan and Hiccup…
Moulin Rogue!: The place in Paris and the movie does exists
Young Guns: Yes the movies exists much to Scurlock’s dismay and Billy’s amusement
The Mummy: Yes there are variety of movies and tv shows
Comic Books:
Marvel Comic Universe: As this is vast and many elements of it is incorporated into Sylum – this is extremely complicated.
Captain America – yes there is a comic series and Iconic images used for World War 2
Iron Man – no comic series, movies etc…
Hulk – no comic series, movies etc..
Spiderman – yes there is a comic series, no movies/tv shows
X-Men – no comic series, movies etc…
Thor – yes there is a comic series and norse legends
Fantastic Four – yes there is a comic series (Vondoome swears he’s not that guy)
The Avengers – no comic series, movies etc…
DC Comic Universe: As this is vast and many elements of it is incoporated into Sylum – this is extremely complicated.
Batman – yes there is comic books, movies, tv shows – It’s the running joke for Bruce Wayne and Dick Greyson
Wonder Woman – yes there is comic books, tv shows
Green Lantern – no comic series, movies etc
Superman – yes there is comic books, movies, tv shows (the more recents series of movies does not exists)
Green Arrow – no comic series, movies, tv shows etc
Books/Literature:
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle – yes this exists as do the movies and tv shows
Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis – yes this exists as does the movies (based on people Lewis met)
Harry Potter Series by JK Rowlings – yes this exists as does the movies (except Draco wrote it and it’s reference off fellow Clan Members)
Lord of the Rings Series by Tolkien – yes this exists as does the movies (based on people Tolkien met)
Robert Langdon Series – yes but not the way it is represented in our society
Jack Aubrey Book Series by Patrick O’Brian – yes this exists (The movie is currently in development by Wayne Studios rumored to be staring Kirk Lazarus as Jack Aubrey)
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly – yes this exists as does the movies and adaptations
Dracula by Bram Stoker – yes this exists as does the movies and adaptations
TV Shows:
CSI – no series or it’s spin offs
NCIS – no series or its spin offs
Supernatural – tv series made after Bruce meets Sam & Dean
Dr. Who – the long running series of TV show does exists (The Doctor blames The Ancient for that)
Deadliest Catch – in Sylum it’s Crab Hunting
Due South – is in production – Wayne is pissed didn’t get rights to it
Video Games:
Assassins Creed – Dastan sold the game but not in the way we play it in our society
Prince of Persia – Dastan sold the game but not in the way we play it in our society
Watchdog – Dastan sold the game but not in the way we play it in our society
Resident Evil – Games and movies exists with variations from what we play in our society
Halo – Games, TV Shows, books do exists
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This list is not exclusive and is subject to change at the whim of the Bob’s. If you have a question about a series/books/movies or other types of cultural referencing – reply to this post.
New Orleans has always been an Inspiration for Sylum. When I was starting to write Sylum I knew from the beginning it was going to be based in New Orleans.
I personally love the city and consider it a second home.
It’s a city I would suggest to anyone that they must visit at least once in their lives.
Friendly Reminders:
Spring Fling 2015 – Sign ups are open until February 20th. Please go to this Post for more information and to reply if your interested.
Sylum Tumblr – Yes we have one! Stop by check out the pretties and interesting post and facts about Sylum. You can submit your own pretties and also ask questions. You do not need a tumblr account to do any of these things! Follow the Link to the Pretties. (We just put up a new Character Introduction from Knight Clan)
Sylum 10th Anniversary Q&A: We’ve extended the deadline and will be taking questions up to February 15th. So you have four more days to ask any question you would like about Sylum, the characters, what goes into creating the universe, questions to the bobs, etc… If you can’t access the submit form – please just reply to the post.
Sylum Inspiration: Velociraptor
You make ask how are they inspiring? They inspire fear and the need to run fast and far!
At some point in the Sylum Universe. There will be Velociraptors.
Scary thought.
Good thing Vampires can run fast.
Picture add – mainly cause it’s adorable. Fan Art by Manuel Unda.
As you know we’ve been working on this for a while, and believe me it will be worth the wait!!
There has been some RL situations that have caused us to be behind schedule – nothing we can do about it, but go with the flow.
So yes, this year you will get the 10th Anniversary Edition.
The goal is still set, but please realize that we do have lives outside of Sylum and sometimes they suck and we can’t put 100% of time into where we want to.
In the meantime.
We’re still taking questions! We’ve had some good questions, ideas, and comments. Keep sending them.
*Also if you can’t see the Contact Form – just reply to the post with your questions.
St. George painted by Raphael located at the Louvre in Paris.
In Sylum Neal Caffrey is Raphael. So the irony in the stories is that Neal stole his own painting.
St. George is the Patron Saint of England. He’s mostly depicted as an English Knight taking on a dragon (Draco the Dragon doesn’t find the painting very pleasing).
Irony – St. George is Roman.
Nico finds this hilarious and calls every St. George’s Day to remind Arthur that England’s Patron Saint is in fact Roman.
There are actually two paintings.
St. George and the Dragon by Raphael located at the National Art Gallery in Washington DC.
