Sylum Advent 2021: Archived
Artwork has been uploaded to the Sylum Archive.
We’re working on stories/snippets as we speak, so always check back to see the new stuff.
Sylum Trivia: February 2021 Answer
Question: Name all the Archivist/Librarians in the Clans
Answer:
Sylum: Henry Sturges
Border: Andrew Dufresne
Camelot: William Shakespeare
Oceania: Jessica Harrison Craig
Integridad: Beatrice D’Padua
Knight: Ethan Rayne
Lealta: Andrew Kiernan
Passion: Briar Rose
Medjay: Scheherazade
Mod: Ariel Anderson
Sanguen Vitae: Samuel Pepys
Sanctuary: Judah Ben-Hur
Serenity: Jeffrey Sinclair
Shogun: Fukuzawa Yukichi
Tallikut: Blair Sandburg
Vampire Council: Minerva
Ehre/Weisheit :Johannes Gutenberg
Ghost and Darkness : Jane Porter
сила: Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy
Winner: Nyx – you will receive an email shortly about your win, to find out which pairing/character you would like.
Sylum Inspiration: Minerva
The Vampire Council: Archivist/Librarian
Minerva was born into a small family working for an influential family. She was trained by her mother, to be a head servant and nurse to a powerful family. When she was old enough, she was hired onto to take care of the young children of a Magistrate.
It was here she met her husband, who was the kid’s tutor. He wooed, then asked for her hand in marriage, and despite the fact he had no lineage, she married him.
They lived with the family, having children of their own who were given greater opportunities than they had. Their oldest son went into the Army. Their daughter married a Merchant. Their third child, a son, remained as a retainer to the family, teaching the next generation.
The Magistrate family gifted them with a small house when they retired, where they were set to live out their remaining years.
She was shopping in one of the smaller markets, when Imenand approached her, and asked if he could accompany her. She informed him that she was married, and walked away. He sought her out the next week at the same market. This time he explained to her about Vampires and Mates. She listened intently, but at the end she went home to her husband. The next week she returned with him.
In the end, her husband let her go.
Sylum Charity: Van Gogh Museum
The Vincent Van Gogh Museum is designed specifically for the artist. They have a large collection of his paintings, along with his personal letters, and is world known for their research.
And with many museums, has been shut down due to the pandemic. For this years Charities we’re emphasizing museums, theatres, artists, and culture that has been affected by the pandemic and could use some help to stay open.
For More Information: Van Gogh Museum
PS: All of the charities we have promoted, have been researched and we’ve personally sent donations to over the years.
Coffee House Friday
To those who participate in Lent? Did you set some goals?
Change a bad habit? Make a good one?
Ash Wednesday
To those who participate:
Blessings to you and your family, this day and through Lent.
Spring Fling 2021: Last Day for Sign Ups
Last Day! Come on, sign up – it’s fun really.
Okay guys, lets make this year better than last! If you’re interested in participating, please sign up.
There is a lot you can do for Spring Fling, that doesn’t involve writing a story.
- Aesthetics
- Artwork
- Digital (wallpapers, designs specific for phones/tablets)
- Memes (make something up that fits Sylum)
- Original (draw, paint then scan or take a picture)
- Fanmix (make a playlist of songs for your favorite character, pairing or clan)
- Fanvids (you don’t have to make a hollywood production, can do a slide show set to music)
What do you need to do to participate?
You will need to sign up and state what your interested in doing
How do I sign up?
There are two ways to sign up!
- Email: sylumclan@gmail.com – put SPRING FLING in Subject and let us know what your interested in doing
- Reply to this Post: Just hit reply with what your interested in doing and contact info for us to get a hold of you.
Sign Ups close February 16th. If we do not get your request, by the 9th it will not be included.
Is there a deadline of when the Art/Video/Fanmix needs to be Finished?
Yes!
- Posts will be made through March on the blog for participants can check in.
- All art/videos/fanmixs will need to finished and emailed to (sylumclan@gmail.com) by March 25th. For those who have drawn something for Spring Fling – please scan to jpg and send via email.
- Spring Fling will start April 4th
I have questions?
- Drop a reply to this post or on any of the ‘Check-In Posts’ with a “FLAIL” *HELP” with contact info and we’ll get back to you.
- Email: sylumclan@gmail.com
Sylum Inspiration: Blair Sandburg
Tallikut: Archivist/Librarian
Blair is the only child of Naomi Sandburg, an anti establishment hippy, who dreamed many improbable dreams. His childhood was spent moving from holy site to holy site, where people worked to find whatever inner peace they could. His mother, when she wasn’t able to have him along with her on her quests, would allow Blair to live with friends and family. This exposed him to a multitude of different cultures and traditions and he feel in love with people.
At 16 Blair went to college and eventually choosing anthropology as his major, after exploring a number of minor degrees. He focused on the tribal peoples of the planet and in particular, on the tradition of the Sentinel. They were, as he came to find out, tribal protectors with
elevated senses, able to perceive things their fellows never noticed or experienced a significant time later.
A life of travel led to his willingness to travel more while he was in school. Trips to visit cultures that were at the edges of conventional civilization reinforced his search for the modern day Sentinel. He found hints that the traits he was looking for hadn’t died out in wine
tastes, perfumers and others. Until a man came into the hospital complaining of overactive senses and changed everything.
Happy Valentines Day
Happy Valentines Day!
To those who have someone to spend it with, and to the ones who don’t.
Global Movie Day
It’s Global Movie Day! Something that should truly be celebrated at Sylum!
On this day decided to have some fun. Remember those ‘how many Jelly Beans are in the Jar’ games? We’re going to do a version of that.
How many movies are showcased in Sylum? Not TV Shows, Not Fandoms, Not Books – just Movies?
A few notes: If it’s a Franchise – count that as one movie (ex: Fast & Furious is 1 not 9). If we use an image of an actor that played a Historical Character in said movie – it counts.
The person who gets the closest number will get to pick a characters/pairing of their choosing for a snippet. If a few of you get close or
Answer Below:
Coffee House Friday
Today is also the Chinese New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox.
Do we have anyone on the blog that is an Ox?
