Tag Archives: Inspiration Block
Sylum Inspiration: Peter Mitchell
Sylum: Member Peter Mitchell grew up wanting to be a fighter pilot. Take after his father Duke Mitchell, who served with the VF-51 squadron aboard the USS Oriskany (CV-34) during the Vietnam War, and was killed in action when his … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Templeton Peck
Sylum: Member Left on the doorstep of Sacred Heart Orphanage in Los Angeles at the age of three, he didn’t even remember his true name. He took the name Templeton Peck because it sounded important and respectful. He learned from … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Jack Bauer
Sylum: Hunter Jack was born in Santa Monica, CA, the oldest son of Phillip Bauer. Little is known of his mother – Jack rarely speaks of her. Phillip intended for Jack to follow in his footsteps as head of his company … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Nakano Takeko
Shogun: Hunter Nakano, born in Edo, was the daughter of Nakano Heinai, an Aizu official. She was thoroughly trained in the martial and literary arts, and was adopted by her teacher Akaoka Daisuke. After working with her adoptive father as … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Niccolò Polo
Shogun: Member Leaving Niccolò’s infant son Marco behind, Niccolò and Maffeo left Venice for Constantinople, where they resided for several years. The two brothers lived in the Venetian quarter of Constantinople, where they enjoyed diplomatic immunity, political chances and tax … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Lady Blossom
Shogun: Spy Liaison Lady Blossom was trained from an early age to work as a courtesan. Her skill set got her into the high ranking levels of Kublai Khan’s ‘pleasure house’. She became one of his favorite courtesans. It was … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Nathan Algren
Shogun: Co-Leader Nathan doesn’t talk much about his life before Japan. He fought in the Civil War, was a decorated officer, that saw too many of his men killed. After the war, he drank to stop the memories and barely … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: T’Challa
Ghost/Darkness: Member Note: I actually prepped this post back in July/August (prepping for the move). Little did I know how eerie of a timing this was going to be. Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman – you’re an inspiration to us … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Bessie Coleman
Ghost/Darkness: Member Coleman was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas, the tenth of thirteen children to sharecroppers George Coleman, who was mostly Cherokee and part African-American, and Susan, who was African-American. When Coleman was two years old, her … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Owen Grady
Ghost/Darkness: Scientist Owen Grady grew up in London, raised by his mother and grandfather. He heard stories of his father, who had left the family for Africa. He entered into the British Military like his father and grandfather, but after … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Okoyo
Ghost/Darkness: Hunter Okoyo doesn’t talk about her childhood. She lost her family to slavers, and when they came for her, she fought hoping for a quick death. Only to be saved by Ababuo, who attacked the slavers killing them all. … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Allan Quartermain
Ghost/Darkness Clan: Second-in-Command Allan Quatermain doesn’t talk much about his life before he set foot in Africa. He won’t even mention his real name. What he will tell you, is this: Some strange little Shaman looked at him, yelled out … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Robin Longstride
Camelot/Sylum: Member Robin doesn’t remember much of his childhood. He remembers his dad having strong hands, and working as a stone mason. He spent most of his life in the army, his natural skills with a bow and arrow quickly … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Sir Hilary Bray
Camelot: Member Hilary was the 2nd soon of the Lord Bray Family. He was destined to marry Margaret, the oldest daughter of another high ranking family, who was considered a good match but difficult. The two weren’t each others … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Draco
Camelot: War Counsel Draco was born into a small Viking village, Draco doesn’t remember much of his childhood, just that he was named after the Dragons. It was Draco the Dragon who plucked him out of the sea one … Continue reading