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Character Answers: Eowyn

Finding Eowyn was the easy part.  Keeping up with her, not so much.

We were able to track her down after a shift at the Hospital, for a cup of coffee to talk with her, and see if she would answer our questions.

Interviewer: What is the quality you most admired in Queen Gwenhwyfar?

Eowyn: *sipped her coffee looking contemplative*  Well she was … is my Queen.  I admired her strength from the beginning.

Interviewer: What specific qualities?

Eowyn:  *sets her cup down* You have to understand that Gwen was not new to being royalty, but being Arthur’s Queen was much different than being the Princess of Wales.  She had more responsibility, and despite at times out of her depth she dove into her duties and figured out what was needed of her.

Interviewer: Was there a lot of tension in the court because she was Welsh?

Eowyn: *snorts* If anyone said anything to her face, she never said anything.  But the few times there were comments about the ‘Welsh’ taking over, they ended up being visited by her Head Guard.  Now let me tell you – you didn’t mess with him.

Interviewer: Do you two still talk?

Eowyn:  I live in Italy not another galaxy.  It was difficult to keep in touch centuries ago, but you know we have these things called phones and planes.  *the eyeroll was pretty epic* We have lunch and go shopping at least once a month.

Interviewer: Is she much different from the Queen and the modern woman of today.

Eowyn: She is the Queen, will always be the Queen.  Just because England doesn’t recognize Arthur and Gwen doesn’t make her less of a Queen.

Interviewer: *coughs awkwardly* Well … what does she think of the Lord of the Ring Series?

Eowyn: *snickers* We laugh at how men see woman in love.  My ‘crush’ on Aragorn and her ‘affair’ with Lancelot.  Seriously men’s ego always ruins a good love story.

Interviewer: So ….

Eowyn: *looks down at phone and curses* Gotta cut this short.  *finishes her coffee and runs off*

Interviewer: Thanks …

St. Davids Day

St. David is the Patron Saint of Wales, and is known for daffodils and leeks.

He’s relevant to Sylum for a variety of reasons, well in theory many of Saints and Saint Days have relevancy into Sylum.

But this one has an added bonus as having touched John Rhys’ life and future.

Sylum Inspiration: Gaius Cassius Longinus

Lead Hunter: Sylum

Shepsit Hemet Amun-Ra had seen the two men and their hatred/love for each other. She assumed the two were Mates, and after Turning Cassius, she also Turned Brutus – only to inadvertently start a rivalry that would last over two thousand and even surpass death.

Cassius started his Vampire life determined to make amends for his actions in his Human life. He worked hard with his Sire and became centered and followed the life of a Medjai Warrior. Soon after, he became the Lead Hunter for the Vampire Council. He had sought Marcus Antonius out when the General had come to the Council with his Mate Alexander seeking his forgiveness. The two men had locked themselves away for a few hours, bringing worry to both Alexander and Imenand. They have never spoken about what they discussed, but the two have been friends since that moment.

The lines of friendship/forgiveness were also sent to Lucius Vorenus who was once Julius Caesar’s bodyguard. Though the two respect each other’s positions, they are not friendly with each other.

Cassius had found solace in the arms of Nicolaus Valerius Meridius, as the two had a deep relationship that lasted well over a century. Even after the affair had ended, they remained friends for all time. The Hunter had always made sure that Nico was safe in his journeys, and if he were to hear of any actions taken against the Medjai Council Member, he would personally see to his protection.

He had taken the name Gabriel in the 1100’s, out of admiration and respect for the Christian Archangels. Though he had still followed the ways of his gods, he respected the Christian Church.

He had found his Mate in the late 1500’s only to have him ripped form his arms and killed by his mortal enemy Brutus, who had taken the name Vladimir Dracula. Devastated by the loss, he fled for the Medjai only to learn that his friend Nico had felt a similar pain in the loss of one’s Mate. He arrived at St. Michael’s Mount and offered Nico the very thing he wanted himself. Revenge. They were soon met up with Shepsit and the four (since Thomas, Nico’s manservant had refused to be left behind) set out to Hunt down Dracula.

To this day only those four know what happened during that Hunt.

Not soon after he had met a Priest Andrew Kiernan and learned of a way to earn his Absolution for his crimes and sins from Rome. He had finally found his peace, and only hoped one day for his Mate to return.

In 1754 he was asked by his Sire to travel to the New World to become Nick’s Lead Hunter. He transferred his current position to Maximus Decimus Meridius, and moved to New Orleans. He has never regretted his choice for a moment, though Maximus has cursed his name repeatedly.

As Lead Hunter he’s been quite busy protecting Nico and his children. Recently he had been working overtime. Between protecting the Manor from Richelieu and Lucius Aurelius Commodus he’s found his wife in John Constantine and the return of Dracula in Balthazar.

Not a year later he was facing off with Balthazar again, saving Dean Winchester, which lead him to finding his Mate in the most unlikely of people, John Winchester.

Just when things started to quiet down, Nico was kidnapped by Meela Nais and a war broke out in Egypt.

Now that Nico is back in New Orleans, Gabriel has plans to make sure his Clan Leader never leaves the Manor without guards.

 

 

Sylum Blog Has A New Look!

Blog Update

You may have noticed that there had been some changes to the Blog!!  We’ve been working hard these past week to update the blog, make it easier to navigate, and give it a make-over.

Everything that was on the previous blog can be found on this one.

The Sliders at the top of the Page will send you to the Important Pages or Links in and outside the Blog.

  • The Wiki
  • Q&A Center
  • The Writer’s Room (Introduction to those who work behind the scenes)
  • The Bobs
  • The Sylum Vault
  • The General’s Office
  • Nicholas J. Finch

The Menu on the black bar will give you access to the Blog’s Categories

  • Sylum Information
  • Sylum Stories
  • Roleplaying
  • The Clans
  • Sylum Events
  • Tag Index

The sidebar has 7 widgets (we had to narrow a few things down)

  • Search Field
  • Subscription
  • Information (which includes link to donate to the Sylum Hosting Company)
  • Links
  • Inspiration (Instead of image for the week, we’ve built a gallery for the month)
  • Etsys Mini
  • Meta

Please do enjoy the new theme!

A special thanks to Taibhrigh for helping with the behind the scenes and updated images!!

 

 

 

Spring Fling 2017: Reminder – Sign Ups

Spring Fling 2017: Sign Ups

 

Spring Fling has always been slightly different from the other Sylum Events, as it is solely focused on Art, Videos, and Fanmixes.

I’m calling y’all out!!

There is this thing called: Sylum Wiki Blog that showcases bios for 1015 characters within the Sylum Universe.  There are 1015 Characters that can be inspiration!  There are 19 Clans with variety of characters that have never been showcased before within the Sylum Universe.

If you can draw, create graphic arts, awesome with vids, or have that playlist that is ‘so this character’ – sign up for Spring Fling!!

Let’s showcase some of these newer unknown characters, give them the 15 minutes of fame they deserve.

There is only so much the main artists/writers of Sylum can take on.

Take the plunge and sign up for Spring Fling!!

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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@yahoo.com – put SPRING FLING in Subject and let us know what your interested in doing

– Reply to this Post

Sign Ups close March 1st – we’ve extended the deadline to March 5th!  If we do not get your request, by the 5th 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 out February and March on the blog for participants can check in.

– All art/videos/fanmixs will need to finished and emailed to (sylumclan@yahoo.com) by April 5th.  For those who have drawn something for Spring Fling – please scan to jpg and send via email.

I have questions?

– Drop a reply to this post with a “FLAIL” *HELP” with contact info and we’ll get back to you.

– Email: sylumclan@yahoo.com

The 4000th Comment!!!

We’ve hit 4000 Comments!!

 

Congrats to Tuckercat for making the 4000th Comment!

Contact me at (sylumclan@yahoo.com) or reply to this post to let me know what character you would like a Timestamp of…

Though I’m going to guess the Winchesters 🙂

Throwback Thursday: Graphic Gecko Once Upon A Time Playlist

 

This playlist was built a few years ago, and was inspiration for stories, videos and trailers.

There’s been a few that are now stories, videos and trailers.

So download the fanmix and click on the links to read the story, or watch the video!

Download Fanmix