Sylum Clan

Q: Shogun Clan covers a large area, I assume a great part of the Asia continent, but the clan itself is not particularly large. With  future stories and with the revamping of sylum wiki will there be more character from that part of the world introduced?

A: With the reconstruction of the wiki, it’s let us again weed out characters that weren’t working and putting in new ones that make more sense for the area and Clan.  Shogun itself will likely never be very large, just by the dynamic of the Clan and it’s structure.  Though as we’ve revamped (No pun intended *smirks*) we’ve brought in more substantial characters that you will start to see interact more with the Sylum Universe in whole.  We’re basically starting to show how all the Clans work, with in themselves and within the larger Vampire Community.

Also as we develop the bios, storylines and ideas do emerge from them, giving us ideas to fit them into either larger works in process or their own stories.  Actually I personally have at least 3-4 stories that will predominantly by Shogun stories.

Q: Still from the vid coming soon I also noted the presence of Victor Henricksen when will we see him, now that Balthazar bit the dust, which Rogue is going to come up and torment the Winchester family?  I got to say from supernatural world my favorites female characters were Bela Talbot and on the later seasons Charlie Bradbury.

A: Yes at some point Victor Henricksen will enter into Sylum.  As there is already a 3rd Winchester story in the early stages of development, I can’t tell you exactly when he will show up.  As for a new Rogue will you’ll just have to wait and see on that one.  I will say there is a very very low chance any other ‘Supernatural’ characters will be showing up in Sylum.

Q: There is a new movie hitting the theaters Kingsman the Secret Service, is awesome, with a modern day round table spies. We have Merlin, Galahad, Arthur (Michael Caine) and Lancelot. Best of all we have amazing actions scenes with Colin Firth, would Camelot clan have a hand in its creation?

A: Kingsman storyline won’t be entering Sylum.  The concept doesn’t work, mainly because we already have the Merlin, Galahad, Arthur and Lancelot – and they are all busy running Clans and working on the Council.

As for the ‘spy network’ idea.

The Vampire Council has a Network of Spies ran by Lamont, these work throughout all the Clans.  Every Clan Leader has their own network of spies, hunters and the such that let them know what’s going on in their territory.

Extra Question:

Q: How much do you head desk and how do you and the others communicate and get things hashed out with the “Bobs”?

A: We have hired The Negotiator (aka General Kenobi) he’s been working with them to hash out storyline and intro to new characters.  At the moment there’s been indepth conversations with Raptors and rumors have it that Alien is in discussion over new characters to be introduced.

Q: When Imhotep is captured initially he asks about Dean’s necklace? was that ever explained and if so, in which story.  Sorry if this is incorrect recollection, definitely remember scene, just not sure who asked.  Haven’t read that since it first came out.

A: It hasn’t been fully explained yet.  The Amulet Dean wears is unique in many aspects and it’s history will start to unfold as the stories progress.  Let’s just say – no matter when, where, or incarnation – Dean has had that Amulet.

Q: Hansel and Gretel: witch hunters movie, would they be feasible in this universe since there is already a Gretel and a Hansel in the clans? Hansel is played by Jeremy Renner so he could just be the past or a period of life of one of the existing characters like Wilhelm Bradtenschtein.  And Gretel of the movie is played by Gemma Arterton, she exists in the clans as Tamina from Prince of Persia.

A: First off, as you stated, there is already a Hansel and Gretel in Sylum.  Hansel is the 2nd in Command of Weisheit Clan and Gretel his Mate.   As for Wilhelm and Tamina… yes we actually have background history for them to Hunt together.  And the inside joke is the fact they’ve introduced themselves as Hansel and Gretel – much to the dismay of the real pair.

Q: In the vid coming soon I saw some shots from the Star Trek reboot how soon will they be introduced to sylum ‘verse and will there be a crossover with the Star Wars? I refuse to choose a camp as I love them both, more yummy this way

A: Since Sylum Inspiration is May the Fourth Be With you – figured this was a good question to answer.  The Star Trek characters will arrive in Sylum in later storyline.  As we’ve seen Star Wars has already shown up to a degree.  As typical Sylum – we have a tendency to take characters, ideas, plotlines toss them all into a blender and hit puree.   So it’s never quite how you think it is or will be.  Just to tease … at some point Kirk will met Obi-Wan.  That’s all I’m saying about that!

Q: I have question regarding mutants, if they were to be turned in to vampires do they lose their powers or do they keep them? Or does it depend on the powers? If the changes are physically lets say like the Beast, they keep them but if is producing / creating something lets say lightning, as Storm would they lose them? When the powers are psychic we know from Sam and Speed that they keep them after the change.

A: In simplest terms, the Vampire Gene wraps itself around the already developed DNA.   So if the Mutation is developed, say like Storm, the mutation will stay, she’ll still be able to control the weather.  Now imagine for a moment a pissed off Storm,  when someone goes after her Vampire Mate *leaves that thought there for everyone to think about*

Someone like Cas, who already has his Wings, they will also stay after he’s Turned.   This comes from the fact the Vampire Gene sees his wings as normal and that it’s supposed to be part of the body.  If someone was to chop a wing off, the Vampire Gene will grow it back.  This is the same in a normal Vampire for limbs etc…

This also works in the opposite direction – if someone like Al already has an amputation, the Vampire Gene will not grow that leg back, as it reads that is normal for this body.  Now Al will have less pain and irritation due to the Vampire strength and healing, but he would still being deal with the amputation.

Now if the Mutation hasn’t developed, and they are Turned, the Vampire Gene will hold the mutation in check.  For example: Mystique was ‘cured’ then Turned so her Mutation at the moment is in check.

Q: Bones tv show characters exist in the clans, how come Booth and Bones are not mates? And Angela is not with Jack?  Will they come to be in future stories?

A: Sylum never does what is expected.  Not all ‘canon’ couples will stay the same in Sylum.  And sometimes it comes down to personal preference of the writers working with the characters.

These characters were added when we had a slew of ‘new characters’ way way back in the day.  When re-working Tallikut Clan I dumped Angela as the character was not relevant to anything going on in established or future stories.   Booth is already established in story and with other characters.   As I never liked Bones, I didn’t want her connected to Booth to deeply, he’s her Sire but that’s as far as it will go.

With the wiki being updated, ideas and bunnies have popped up dealing with variety of character and clans.  There will be more of Booth in upcoming stories, as he’s one of Tallikut’s Hunters and he does have connections to Angel.  Might not be in the next set of stories, but he’ll be around.