It’s Spring Time!
Drop by Sylum Vault and check out some of our new Spring Line!
Make Up Your Own Day … Day
The General declares from this day forward, this day the 26th day of March shall be forever known as …
International Sylum Day!
Hit the Archive find your favorite story, get your favorite food and drink, and enjoy the day!
Sylum Inspiration: James Harrison
Serenity/Oceania: Member
James has been a fisherman his entire life. Born and bred, it’s in his blood and he’s brought his family into the fishing business with him. But fishing in the Bering Sea is rough, and it can be costly-not only for your boat, but for your life.
He lost his wife to cancer, six months after she gave birth to their son, Stephen. James spread her ashes at Sea, then took his six month old out crab fishing. James raised his son on the Calico Sky, educated him with a unique style and teaching him to be a fisherman.
James became fast friends with fellow fisherman Liefr Nordman and Randolph Andrews. It wasn’t long before he figured out both of their secrets. The introduction to Captain Jack Aubrey confirmed all of James’ suspicions.
James was approached by Wayne Studios to work on a new show, featuring their life Crab Hunting. At first he was hesitant, but after meeting the producer Frank Hurley, he agreed to allow them on board the Calico Sky.
A strong friendship was struck with Frank Hurley over many hours in the Wheel House, and when a Rogue wave broadsided the Calico Sky, injuring James, there was no doubt in James’ mind the answer he would give Hurley.
Flash from the Past: Young Riders
So I’ve been working on the video for Lazarus, and a fellow Sylum member as been helping me getting video footage. They’ve sent me films Skyfall and Die Hard to obscure older shows Starsky & Hutch, The A-Team and Young Riders.
While Young Riders was being elusive and a pain the ass, they came across some old publicity photos from the show. It was a total flash from the past.
So here you go: Noah, Jimmy, Buck and Cody. Though we do use a different actor for Cody in Sylum … the image still works.
Sylum Charity: Fishermen’s Mission
Fishermen’s Mission was founded as “the National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen” by Ebenezer Joseph Mather in 1881. Mather was disturbed by the poor conditions in which fishermen worked and lived and knew something needed to be done to help alleviate their troubles. In the 19th century fishing was notoriously dangerous with high fatality rates and the occupation remains today as one of the most dangerous. In 1896 the mission was given the royal approval by Queen Victoria adding “Royal” to the missions name. The mission helped many during World War I and World War II as scores of fisherman’s trawlers were used to help merchant convoys and defence against attacks from the air and for mine sweeping.
For More Information: Fishermen’s Mission
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Afternoon Fic: Dragon Rescue (Final Part)
Author’s Note: This is it the last part of Dragon Rescue. There is possibility for more in the series, but not sure what exactly …
Sylum Inspiration: Heath Jacobson
Serenity: Member
Heath was born a fisherman. His father was a fisherman, his grandfather and so forth. He always knew he would be a fisherman. He remembered his mother crying when his father’s ship the Cosntant Vigil had gone down, all hands lost at sea. He remembered her crying when he stepped on his first boat.
He couldn’t tell her that he was called to the sea.
There was no other place for him but on the deck of a ship.
Heath started off as a greenhorn on the North Star. He had admired Liefr, her Captain, and wanted to study under him.
Liefr was an asshole. Rode his men hard. But he always kept them safe and brough the catch in.
It wasn’t until he got extremely sick, when he discovered the truth about Liefr. He had a cough before going out to the Bering Sea, by the time they were half way through their set it turned to phenomia.
Liefr didn’t give him much of a choice, and Heath took the opportunity presented.
Sylum Trivia
All trivia questions will be Sylum related and the answers can be found in the Archive, Wiki, or Blog.
For this month’s Trivia Question: Name the Fisherman.
Fill out the contact form below! The first person to answer correctly will win! We’ll contact you via email about your prize.
Ides of March
Beware the Ides of March!
Now for the fun moment.
We’ve mentioned Julius Caesar a few times … so who do you think he is?
Now remember it’s not like we’re going to put down his Turn Date as March 15th 44BC.
He is good at hiding in plain site.
This isn’t a trivia question, we just wanted to see what some of your ideas were on who Julius Caesar is *grins*
Note: He is in the wiki and you’ve met him.
2nd Note: This isn’t Julius Caesar’s soul returned … but Julius Caesar.
