Brew A Potion Day
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the caldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt and toe of frog,
Wool of bat and tongue of dog,
Adder’s fork and blind-worm’s sting,
Lizard’s leg and howlet’s wing,
For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
– Macbeth
State of the Clan: 2022
It’s 2022! I’m not even sure where the last year went, yet here we are on another year.
Lets be honest the past two years hasn’t been the greatest, and we’re all pretty much looking at 2022 with trepidation. Last year for my personally has been rough. There was major work changes at my real job (believe me guys I would love to do Sylum full time but I got pay my bills!), enough that the last few months has had a lot of added stress and worn me out. My own personal health was fluctuating most of the year, with a bad flare up that sent me to the ER just before Thanksgiving. Luckily! I had good doctors and found a better solution, and for the first time in a while, I’ve got more energy and focus.
Before we begin the full State of the Clan, first things first.
Sylum is and will always be a safe place. We work hard to make this place as stress free as possible. Rarely dive into politics, or into aspects world events. There are moments these things will come up, only because sometimes its inevitable – especially if an actor high dives off the sanity board straight into lala land.
Our goal is to bring a smile and fun to your inbox each day.
Sylum Inspiration: Hetshepsu
Vampire Council: Legal Counsel
Hetshepsu 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. He married Al Ghul’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 boy’s 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 the youngest when Hetshepsu attacked. He disarmed and killed the guard, then scooped his child up 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, and 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.
Spotify: Mission Accomplished (Inspirational Music List)
I’ve been posting some of the music that is inspiring Sylum Stories.
Here’s the playlist that I’m building for the Mission Accomplished Series. (Remember to come back to some of these lists as more is always being added!)
Guest Posts
As we head into this New Year, I wanted to call out to the group and see if anyone is interested in doing some Guest Posts this year?
It doesn’t have to be fancy or eleaborate. Can be fun and simple. Find a National Holiday or just a Random Pretty type of post.
So many options.
If you would like to sign up – let me know here on this post or can email me (sylumclan@gmail.com)
Coffee House Friday
So any New Years Resolutions?
I actually don’t believe in them. I do make goals and have aspirations for the new year,
But no resolutions.
National Kiss A Ginger Day
It’s National Kiss A Ginger Day!
I had two people request a Star Wars snippet of some sort for winning the Trivia … here’s at least one of them!
This one is Sylum related.
Sylum Trivia: January 2022
Question: What is the name of Perseus’ bird?
Yes I’ve made this a bit harder this time around *cackles*
*Eyes my list*
We won’t talk about that right now. But I can say, I’ve got more energy and a better mind set so more should get done!
Sylum Inspiration: Hua Mulan
Vampire Council: Council Member
Hua Mulan’s story is a well known legend in Japan, but the actual facts of the story are still in debate.
The poem starts with Mulan worried, as one male from each family is called to serve in the army. Her father is old and weak and her younger brother is too young, so she decides to take his place and bids farewell to her parents. After twelve years of fighting, the army returns and the warriors are rewarded. Mulan turns down an official post, and asks only for a swift horse to carry her home. She is greeted with joy by her family. Mulan dons her old clothes and meets her comrades, who are shocked that in their years traveling together, they did not realize that she was a woman.
She will tell you that most of it is true.
The story that continues is not as heroic to state that when the Emperor discovered one of his best warriors was a woman, he offered her to be his concubine or a death sentence. She refused stating that when she dressed as a man, she was good enough to die in honor, and the Emperor should respect that. On the eve of her execution, an older gentleman came into her room, and offered her a new life of freedom.
She took it.
Sylum Charity: Gary Sinise Foundation
At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
For More Information: Gary Sinise Foundation
Last November I put out a poll on what type of Charities you would like to see highlighted. I’m still taking suggestions!
Upcoming Discord Day: Saturday January 22nd
I know some are still getting used to the discord, and it can be a bit confusing.
But we’re having some good moments on the discord so I hope people stop by this upcoming Sylum Discord Day!
This month’s will be on January 22nd. Stop by any time, whatever time zone and at least say hello.
