Who loves a Latte? I know at least one person *pointedly looks at taibhrigh*
Me – I sadly can’t have caffeine. Not even decaf as it still has caffeine. *sighs sadly*
Sylum Inspiration: Eduard Cheirmine
Ehre/Weisheit: Hunter
Philipe and Eduard were Fraternal twins left at the Von Trapp’s doorstep when they were barely six months old.
The two were always inseparable and did everything together. Georg had made sure they were educated and well trained in sword fighting. Though Eduard took to the sword fighting like a Master.
It was Georg who first noticed something was wrong, when Philipe collapsed in the middle of a training session. He called the local doctor, who couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him, but the fact his blood was weak.
Taking him and Eduard to the Council, Plato informed them that both brothers were very sick, and it was a blood disease he had seen before but didn’t know how to fix. (Dilios Note: Plato looked back at his notes and realized both Cheirmine brothers had leukemia).
Imenand sat down with both of them, asked them if they thought about being Turned.
Pizza Day!
It’s Pizza Day!
Okay so what’s your type? Thin Crust, Deep Dish, Flat Bread, Cheese Filled …
I usually make my own, with a cheese béchamel sauce and lots of goodies like pepperoni, bacon, lots of veggies.
So how do you like it?
Boxing Day Results
Boxing Day Results.
Guys it was a tie.
Here’s the thing – the Tied section didn’t win. Just that it came down to a tie between Speed & Tony.
This made me laugh hysterically, that it still ended up a tie.
So I decided to have fun with this Boxing Day.
Coffee House Friday
Music.
We’ve talked about it a few times. So what type is your favorite?
Do you still listen to CD’s/Tapes/Records and have Spotify or Apple Music.
I still have CD’s in a box somewhere. Never got back into Vinyl yet old enough for the first go around.
Probably have noticed I use Spotify, my partner in crime uses Apple Music.
As for types of music – it’s all over the map. Imagine Dragons to Hans Zimmer to Vo Williams.
Who’s Who of the Murder Birds – Part 4
I’ll be doing a series of reveals of the Murder Birds! The hows, wheres, and whens are coming.
Top Right: Natasha Liu Bordizzo – Sabine
Top Middle (Circle): Clive Owen – Alton
Top Left: Leah Harvey – Salvor
Middle Right: George Eads – Lincoln
Middle Left: Idris Elba – Krall
Middle Right: Val Kilmer – Montgomery
Bottom Right: Daniel MacPherson – Hugo
Reminder – the character you see, though distinct to a particular show may not be the story used as we stole the ‘actor/character’ and took them out of the confines of the story.
Note: I normally don’t show case the fandom especially for the Murder Birds as it has no relevance to the storyline. But Salvor & Hugo are from a show called Foundation. There are also two other characters you’ll meet later also from that show. It’s on Apple TV – Watch it you’ll enjoy it! The main character is played by Lee Pace (our Cesare) and the one fighting him is Jared Harris (our Galileo) – you can see why we were attracted to it.
Sylum Advent 2024: Archived
All advent offerings have been archived! So please feel free to check it out, and if want leave a note to the author or artist.
As stated last month, we’ll be slowly removing the stories/art from the blog, this is taking time.
We will make updates as we go on which has been moved over.
Now – go enjoy the archive. Check out some of the older works and let those know you’re enjoying them.
After all some of us have been doing this for 20 years now (feels very old suddenly)
Sylum Archive
Sylum Inspiration: John Preston
Ehre/Weisheit: Hunter
John Preston never knew his father. He was raised by his mother, who told him that it never mattered, and that he would be a good man.
He became a Bobby when he grew up, learning everything he could. Enjoying the life of structure the Police Force gave him.
His life changed when he met someone who looked just like him. He barely remembered what happened, just that he woke up and was told he was now dead.
Big Bang – Reminder
Just sending out a reminder, that this year there will be no Seven Days of Summer, instead we’re going to focus on having a Sylum Big Bang.
We’ll start posting sign ups in a couple of weeks.
We’re also changing timeline slightly to give everyone plenty of time to get stories done.
We’ll be posting in October, instead of July.
Instead of a Seven Days – I’ll be posting fun 20th Anniversary stuff during that month! What that will be – not sure yet, but fun to find out.
So if you’re interested in the Big Bang, keep an eye out for sign ups.
Spring Fling 2025: Last Day for Sign Ups
Spring Fling is to showcase Artwork, Fanmixes, Videos, and Aesthetics. No stories for Spring Fling those are showcased for Seven Days and Advent!
- 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)
Dates to Remember:
Sign Ups: January 20th – 31st
Art/Fanmix/Vids Due: April 12th
Spring Fling Starts: April 20th
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 January 31st. If we do not get your request, by the 31st 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 April 12th. For those who have drawn something for Spring Fling – please scan to jpg and send via email.
- Spring Fling will start April 20th.
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
Coffee House Friday
We’ve gone through elements of 2024, so – what’s in store for 2025?
Goals? Shows/Movies/Books looking forward to?
As I’m following the Rebecca Yarrows stories – her next one is this month, and Alton Brown has a book coming out this year.
Also 2nd season of Andor is coming out – there are a FEW shows I watch – plus 2nd season of The Last of Us
As for Goals – working to get healthier especially after last year!
Lego Day
Love them?
Stepped on them one too many times?
Who in the clans do you think has a lego obsession?
Though it’s kinda personal to me – I’m saying Carl Cox in Sanguen as he builds things. His Mate brings him legos – just to calm him down for now killing Ashoka (aka Masrani) . He has a whole room filled with lego sculptures not just ones created by lego but ones he designed himself.
I may have just bunnied myself!