Artwork: Malcolm Reynolds
Artist: Gil Grissom
Sylum Inspiration: Jonathan Quayle Higgins III
Oceania: Caretaker
Jonathan Quayle Higgins III was a damn good caretaker and manservant. His father was one before him, as his father. He was trained in the Royal households and was able to cater to anyone’s needs.
So when he ended up in Australia, he wasn’t sure what had happened. He had been pointed towards a Manor home that was rumored to home the undead. He rolled his eyes at the dramatics and did his own research.
He learned that those who worked there were loyal and if the people or place was spoken against, they would give a tongue lashing. Not to be shy, he walked up and demanded a job, stating he was well qualified.
He found himself in the kitchen.
Drinking tea.
When the Head Butler, Herbert Westminster came back, he was told everything about the Manor and the people who lived there. Then mentioned Mates.
He asked what that would entail for him.
Sylum Advent 2022: December 5th
Title: Original Sin
Author: Timothy Quinn
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Cort was trying to find his path to Calvary
Timeline: 1880’s
Sylum Advent 2022: December 2nd
Title: Shifting Tides – The Waiting Game
Author: Gil Grissom
Pairings: Dom/Brian, other background pairings
Rating: R
Summary: Things are winding up toward the start of Race Wars and the team is in a holding pattern when it comes to Tran and the FBI.
Sylum Advent 2022: December 1st
Aesthetic: Sylum Story – Assassin’s Creed
Artist: Bj Jones
Artist Note: This particular Aesthetic is for the first Assassin’s Creed Story … this is in preparation for the sequel which will be featured during Advent
Ode to Advent by Timothy Quinn
Brought back ‘Ode to Advent’ from a few Advents Ago!
Ode to Advent
‘Twas the night before Advent, when all through the Manor
Not a writer was stirring, for nothing else mattered.
The bunnies were lying out snoozing away,
In hopes that their work was now done for the day.
The Vampires were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of naked Mates danced in their heads.
Evil Bob did the rounds on his victory lap,
While I settled down for my pre-Advent nap.
When out of the blue, there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.
Away to the office I flew like a flash,
Tore open the door with a hell of a crash.
Bob 2 sat there smirking, all chuckling with glee,
He’s a fine sneaky bastard, that Evil Bunny,
For he’s been on a roll now, these past several weeks,
Adding new characters, giving them tweaks.
At first there were six, but it soon became seven,
Enough now! I cried, with my eyes rolled to Heaven.
But lo! On that night before Advent was go,
There were eight shiny Fassbenders all in a row.
“Now, Craterus! Now, Quintus! Now, Aguilar and Callum!
On, Erik ! On, Harry! On, David and Brandon!
To the Wiki!” Bob 2 did the rally then call,
“To the plots! To the plots! To the plots away all!”
But the Greek and the Roman both sighed and sat down,
While the Cop stood there glaring and tried not to frown.
The Assassins made certain their blades were affixed,
As the Mutant made office pens dance and do tricks.
The Synthetic Lifeform hid something from sight,
And the Newbie just smiled, stepping into the light.
They are many and varied, this dangerous bunch,
But then here at Sylum, you should have a hunch,
That while eight men are settling in well and fine,
We soon could be dealing with dude number nine!
Bob spoke not a word when he saw us all there,
Just lit a cigar and jumped up on his chair.
So there’s plenty of work that is still left to do,
And the one who is known here as Evil Bob 2,
Will be keeping us busy, which just isn’t right.
Merry plotting to all! And to all a goodnight!!
Sylum Advent 2022: Starts Tomorrow
It’s here! Advent starts tomorrow!
Lots of great art, aesthetics, and stories.
Make sure to let the artists and author’s know you appreciate their hard work.
Also make sure to stop by the Discord – there’s a specific channel on there for Advent!
Quick Thanks:
taibhrigh for getting all the banners and wiki images done
Gil for the back and forth flailing and encouragement with getting things done
Speed for putting up with me during the lead up to Advent
Sylum Christmas Card Exchange: List Went Out
Hey everyone! The Sylum Christmas Card Exchange List has gone out to those participating.
If you signed up and didn’t get the list let me know at sylumclan@gmail.com
Can’t wait to see all the cool cards!
Sylum Inspiration: Bruce Banner
Serenity: Member
Bruce refuses to talk about his childhood or his past.
The one thing known is that he is a scientist, a doctor. All he wanted in life was to do good. He was hired by Stark Industries to work on gamma radiation, for medicine, only to discover that Obediah Stane was using his research to build weapons.
He set out to destroy all of his research refusing any of it to be used to destroy or hurt others, but Stane’s men cornered him and everything went to shit.
He escaped with his life, but ended up killing innocent people in the process. His guilt and anger with himself for not seeing what Stane was up to, had him ‘Hulk’ out. He learned quickly to calm himself down … but his own fears, guilt and anger became a viscous cycle.
He escaped Stane for a few years, not even taking the chance to get a hold of Tony Stark, even after he heard about his kidnapping.
He let his guard down once and ended up captured by Magneto.
A mutant set out to duplicate his ‘mutation’.
He didn’t have the heart to tell him it wasn’t one.
Bruce was rescued when the Vampires raided the lab, looking for one of theirs. Realizing he may finally find true help, he ended up working with them. It was during this time he was reunited with Tony.
He smirked when he found out that Tony kicked Stane out of Stark Industries, but was heartened by the fact Stane was a Vampire and still out there.
After the war with the Mutants, Bruce took Mal up on his offer to settle in Alaska, away from everyone, and the ability to work and find a cure. Tony made sure he was fully supplied with anything he needed.
He knows the two of them will have to talk, and tell their stories.
Bruce has settled in Alaska, finding it calming and relaxing. He’s made friends with Robert Neville and his Mate Jack. He’s discovered interestingly that Sam, the dog, is very tuned with his emotions, and if he starts to get to agitated the dog works to calm him down.
He’s still not sure if he can cure himself, but he’s determined to cut the cycle of rage.
Though his therapist Niles Crane sometimes drives him batshit, he’s very good at listening and suggesting ways to stay calm.
With the ‘Hulk’ in the background – it’s very unlikely Bruce can be Turned. At the moment, they aren’t willing to find out.