Just finished with moving.
Napz.
Don’t wake me until Advent!
Sylum Inspiration: Nathan Algren
Shogun: Co-Leader
Nathan doesn’t talk much about his life before Japan. He fought in the Civil War, was a decorated officer, that saw too many of his men killed. After the war, he drank to stop the memories and barely held onto his rank and pension.
He was sent to Japan to help train the soldiers into an Imperial Army. Except they were kids and not even close to being ready to face battle. When they sent them anyway he rode in afterwards trying to save those he could.
He ended up taken by Takamori, the Shogun warrior holding back the Emperors advances. He hated the man instantly, yet felt a pull to him that made him want to do anything he asked. Takamori detoxed him, trained him, and then sent him to battle.
Nathan watched in horror as they were slaughted now under true military soldiers. He carried Takamori’s sword to the young emperor and told his story. All of it. Including what war does to a man. Showed him the honor of Takamori’s heritage.
He returned to the village only to discover Takamori was actually Katsumoto, a Vampire and his Mate.
He was Turned and Claimed that night.
Read A Book Day
Reading is as important as writing.
Read everything.
The variety of books I am usually reading at one time says a lot about me! If you have a Goodreads account – you should follow me to see my many views on Roman History to Star Wars to LA Noir to Alexander the Great.
And well if you’re looking for something to read and haven’t picked up my books *grins innocently* go here.
Sylum Charity: Food Banks
Hunger is a major issue around the world. Food Banks are a blessing for many communities, especially during hard times.
Feeding America is a organization with Food Banks across the US. These Food Banks always need support whether it’s food, volunteers, or donations. If you can donate to your local Food Bank – I’ve done both volunteer work and gave goods. I’m amazed at how many they can feed with just a few dollars and a box of dry goods.
If you know any other good Food Banks in the US or International let me know I’ll add to the Sylum Charity list.
As today is actually National Day of Charity – I though I would ask … would anyone be interested if I kept a link list on the blog of variety of Charities so they can be found later?
Coffee House Friday
It’s the first of September … *checks calendar* … yep it’s the first of September.
So check in time – how’s everyone doing?
Random Pretties!
Good way to start off the month!
Random Pretties from Shogun and Ghost/Darkness Clan.
Sylum Update: Variety of Randomness
More Updates
We’re not even going to discuss the move – lets just say it’s not going as well as expected.
Now to the updates:
- The Read More is still not working in emails. It’s a hassle at the moment, and hoping at some point an update will fix it. If there is anything that sensitive – I’ll make sure to leave space so it’s not seen right off the top in an email.
- The updates also broke the tabs and skin on the Sylum Wiki. At this moment none of the tabs are showing for any page or bio. You can still read the bio, and click on links but it’s one long piece of information instead of nice and neat like I had it – *grumbles at WordPress*.
- Covid. Sooner or later I was going to have to answer this unasked question. Is Sylum going to deal with Covid? No, we’re not having Covid in Sylum. There are few events that you don’t want in the fiction you write/read to escape reality … this is one of them. Plus it screws with my timeline – it already f*ked enough with my professional and personal life – I’m refusing to adjust my timeline.
Sylum Advent 2020: Check In
Now for the next few months of going – why? Why did I sign up for this?
And on that note – how’s it going?
Sylum Inspiration: T’Challa
Ghost/Darkness: Member
Note: I actually prepped this post back in July/August (prepping for the move). Little did I know how eerie of a timing this was going to be. Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman – you’re an inspiration to us all #wakandaforever
The Black Panther is the ceremonial title given to the chief of the Panther Tribe of the advanced African nation of Wakanda. In addition to ruling the country, he is also chief of its various tribes (collectively referred to as the Wakandas). The Panther habit is a symbol of office (head of state) and is used even during diplomatic missions. The Panther is a hereditary title, but one must still earn it.
In the distant past, a meteorite made of the vibration-absorbing mineral vibranium crashed in Wakanda, and was unearthed. Reasoning that outsiders would exploit Wakanda for this valuable resource, the ruler, King T’Chaka, like his father and other Panthers before him, concealed his country from the outside world. T’Chaka’s first wife N’Yami died while in labor with T’Challa, and his second wife Ramonda was taken prisoner by Anton Pretorius during a visit to her homeland of South Africa, so for most of his childhood T’Challa was raised by his father alone.
The Wakanda’s had always known about the Ghost/Darkness Clan, and the two kept each other hidden, but where there for each other if needed.
T’Chaka was murdered by the adventurer Ulysses Klaw in an attempt to seize the vibranium. With his people still in danger, a young T’Challa transformed for the first time, giving away the secret that many had not known, and killed Klaw.
That the Black Panther was an actual Panther.
His uncle took over the throne until T’Challa was old enough to be a true leader. T’Challa did everything he could to study his people’s history and culture. He also took time to spend with Ghost/Darkness to learn more of the outside worlds.
He claimed back his throne, and became a good King to his people. A few years afterwards, while traveling between Wakanda and Ghost/Darkness home base, he was ambushed by poachers. He took a shot to the hip, but was able to escape them.
He thought himself ready to die, only to have Owen Grady smiling down at him – asking if the ‘kitty wanted to live’
He loved and hated him for that.
Beach Day
Sylum Snippet by Bj Jones
From the trivia one of the suggestions was Sam and Michael (though Dean and Sam isn’t in, this but hey you got Dean for Underwear Day!!)
Sylum Trivia: August 2020 Answer
Question: Name the Hunters from Ghost & Darkness Clan?
Answer:
Lead Hunter – David Livingstone
Ababou
Dar Ruh
Denny Fitch Hatton
Hannibal Barca
John Clayton
John Henry Patterson
Okoyo
Scipio Africanus
Shaka Zulu
Thomas Sawyer
Winner: Jack Bauer
We’ll email you so you can pick a character or pairing to be featured in a future snippet.
Coffee House Friday
I should just about be done with my move.
So any good stories? Just fun humorous stories from life?
