Let’s celebrate all the artists! Sending encouragement to everyone that is an artist!
And sending a big Thank You to those artists who have done some awesome stuff for Sylum!
Seriously – thank you to taibhrigh for all the banners and artwork.
Favorite Characters to Write …
I showcased some of my favorite characters to write via Monday’s Sylum Inspiration. But they weren’t my only favorite characters to write.
So here’s a list of the rest!
Paul Mallory snuck his way into being a favorite.
He has a different perspective on the world as a Double-0 plus who he ended up Mated to.
Plus he comes with a Dragon!
Sylum Inspiration: Aguilar de Nerha
Integridad: Hunter
Aguilar and his twin brother Callum were born October 21st in the year of our lord 1460 AD and was in Masyaf.
They’re parents were Assassins, the little they knew of them, was that their father, Sebastiano was from Spain and their mother, Brigit, who was from Ireland. Their father was trained at Masyaf, who on a mission, fell in love with Brigit, brought her back and trained her. The two had been killed during the Spanish Inquisition, a year after the boys had been born. They ended up raised by the Assassin Order, and trained to follow in their parents footsteps.
When they set out on their own missions, Aguilar went to Spain, while Callum went to Ireland.
Aguilar took over the missions their parents had been killed. Hunting down Templars that were using the Spanish Inquisition for their own goals.
He ended up meeting Maria, saving her from a local ‘Inquisitor’. She had made it clear that she wouldn’t bow to the the false church, and become their whore. Aguilar fell for her instantly, the two ended up married six months later – solidify his cover as a Silk Merchant.
She knew about his Assassin work, and patched him up when he would return home. Over the years she bore him three daughters – but refused to let him train any of them.
While working on a mission with Maximus, Aguilar was mortally wounded. There was no doubt in his mind, he would be Turned.
Bj’s Spotify list of Inspiration!
So here’s a list of songs that are my main Inspiration at the moment!
Sylum Advent 2023: Check-In
I don’t even want to think how close December is.
But it’s closer than you think. It’s like you blink and it gets closer.
How is everyone doing?
Coffee House Friday – Birthday Bash!
Horoscopes. Do you follow them? Find them interesting? Not sure what your star sign is!?
I’m a Scorpio – it fits 🙂
Throwback Thursday: Aesthetics by Captain Jack Sparrow
Again choosing 1 out of the Aesthetics was tough! But this one I really like the details on this particular one.
But should check out all their Aesthetics!
Sparrow’s Aesthetic Page
New Characters that are Invading!
Here’s a list of new characters that are invading storyline.
This is Matthew Thompson, who was just to be a simple Chippy *hahahaha* who now owns 4th Division that is a million dollar international construction company. Which came in handy when dealing with storyline that needed things built, and trying to locate ‘random chosen ones’. He knows where bodies are buried, ended up hoarding secrets, and really he’s just a simple chippy.
You have been introduced to him a couple of times so he’s already snuck into storyline.
His story will come out at a later date as it ties to a whole larger arc type of stories. And seriously at this moment we are working on trying to get Family finished.
The rest of the new guys weaseling in are a mix bunch – some you’ve met,while others raided and demanding their story now.
Sylum Trivia: October 2023
Question: Well this is going to be an interesting one. There is no question!!?? Instead send me top 5 favorite characters and I’ll pick a few of them for snippets. As I’m down to 5 need to get way behind again! 😀
Sylum Inspiration: Hannibal King
Sylum: Hunter
The King family had a small farm just outside Lawrence, Kansas. His father died when he was barely twelve, leaving Hannibal with his mother to run the farm. It wasn’t a life he wanted, but he wouldn’t leave his mom.
When the war broke out, he stayed put despite the fact he wanted to fight for the Union. He had never liked slavery, seeing some of the horror of it first hand, and even worse he despised traitors and as far as he was concerned the Confederates were traitors.
His mother begged him not to go, that she needed him there at the farm. And also pointed out the fighting between the sections was bad enough at home. So he stayed and worked to protect not only his mother’s farm, but those around him.
He watched in horror as Quantrill destroyed the town and killing all men of every age. The only reason he had survived, was because a young black man had tossed him into a hay pile and ended up taking the shot meant for him. The Raider shot at him, wounding him in the shoulder and leg, he played dead until they Raiders left the area.
Hannibal crawled out of the hay pile to find a young man with long hair, help the black man up, telling him they would get help from Lucinda. He was happy to see that he was okay, later learning that the long haired man was James Hickok, Lucinda’s brother. He had always like the Hickok’s, the woman had been good to his mother.
He recovered from his wounds, and fought more battles to protect the area. When the war ended, he felt a sense of relief, only to tragically lose his mother a few years later.
Hannibal headed West, drifting from town to town, his skills with a gun improving over time. He found himself facing off with some cattle rustlers, protecting the small ranches that were trying to survived. He confronted them, and they attacked, and the only difference was they got back up after Hannibal shot them. Hannibal wasn’t sure if he was going to get out of the situation alive, and as he moved towards the back door he ran into another man. Surprised to see a well armed black man, he paused and watched as he took on the rustles, who turned to dust after their head was taken clean off.
That was new.
Afterwards Hannibal demanded to know what the hell was going on. Eric Brooks explained to him about Vampires and that he Hunted them. Hannibal just took it at face value and ended up travelling with the Hunter to hunt down the rest of the Rogues. During a Hunt, when Hannibal was mortally wounded, there was no question. Eric Turned him.
Mushroom Day
It’s Mushroom Day!
Now I love these guys! Have a few good recipes for them!
Love them? Keep them away from me?!
And as this month has all been about Birthday Fun! Here’s the teaser/snippet for you.
This also ties into one of the songs from Deadpool’s Vampire Soundtrack – which can be found in the Archive!
Here’s the song:
The reason the snippet is to honor ‘Mushroom Day’ we’ll we all know Hobbits love mushrooms!
Sylum Charity: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness. I know many on this group have been touched by the impact of Breast Cancer.
This month we’re showcasing Breast Cancer Research Foundation:
At BCRF, we believe in the power of proof. Just as science is built upon evidence, we expect our research to deliver results. We invest your donations in ideas that will turn into action. To us, progress means making discoveries in the lab that will have a meaningful impact on breast cancer patients today as well as tomorrow.
Since 1993—and because of your generosity—BCRF-supported investigators have been deeply involved in every major advance in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Your support has funded more than 17 million hours of research, bringing us all closer to prevention and cure.
Please make a donation – what they’ve accomplished in learning about cancer and how to treat it has been exceptional.
I’m dedicating this month’s charity donations to Janelle – who we last earlier this year to Breast Cancer.
For more information: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Coffee House Friday – Birthday Bash!
Going with the birthday theme!
Favorite birthday treat? Cake? Cupcake? Donuts? Pie?
I love a good chocolate cake! Donuts are for Fridays 😀
Throwback Thursday: Artwork by Gil Grissom
As stated for Throwback Thursday I wanted to showcase some of my favorite stories/art/vids …
As was going through Gil’s artwork to pick one … I literally sat for over 5 mins trying to pick one!
The one I picked was the one that makes me smile the most … though I would say I just like going through the galleries looking at the picture.
Link to Gil’s Galleries
ER Nurse Day
Today is a day to recognize ER Nurses! Now as someone who has been in the ER I totally send my appreciations! These nurses work hard and deal with some of the most difficult and nasty situations.
And for this day – another Snippet! For Nyx who asked for Dr. Ross
That actually leads me *counts* 5 WOHOO!!!