Is Horatio wearing Speed’s Blue Shirt??
CSI: Miami – Aired as a cross-over with CSI in 2002.
Two years later they screwed up their entire show…yet Sylum was Born.
Character Introduction: Meriwether Lewis
Tallikut Clan: Meriwether Lewis
Turn Date: 1803 AD
Sire: Thomas Jefferson
Mate: William Clark
Position: Spy Liaison
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When we asked what more people would like to see on the Sylum Tumblr, one suggestion was Character Introductions. Basically, who are some of these behind the scene characters that we don’t get more information on.
Thinking this was a great idea, we implemented it on Tumblr. After a few successful posts, we decided to move this particular element to the blog, mainly since most of our audience isn’t on Tumblr.
As we are rebuilding the wiki, this opportunity to introduce new and old characters would be fun and informative. (Note: we’re not showcasing all of these characters history – just enough to get your interested *smirks*)
So today we’re starting off with a character from Tallikut (Note: as I finished working on that clan a few weeks ago).
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Meriwether Lewis is famous for being half of the Lewis & Clark Explorers. Their mission was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, establish trade and claim the Pacific Northwest for the United States.
For Sylum – He’s a friend of Thomas Jefferson, who Turns him before they set out on the expedition. Giving him a set of instructions he’s supposed to follow and information he’s supposed to gather.
It’s during the exploration that he would ended up Turning his Mate, and also their guide Sacawagea.
Historically Meriwether Lewis’ death is surrounded by controversy. His death was labeled a suicide, many of his friends weren’t surprised by the statement. The only problem was accounts of what happened do not coincide with a suicide. One witness heard multiple shots fired and a struggle. They found him slumped over his traveling chest, clutching his jacket.
It’s in these moments where Sylum twists facts, fiction, and rumors.
After Meriwether’s ‘death’, he had to leave the Louisiana area, and made his way up North to Tallikut, and waited for his Mate to join him.
Meriwether Lewis is Tallikut’s Spy Liaison.
What is a Spy Liaison? He or she is the person who works with Lamont in the Vampire Council, keeping him informed of what is going on in their part of the world.
They will work with Hunters in their Clan to know what is going on throughout their territory. Work with Liaison’s from other Clans to make sure that there is no hidden or surprise attack.
They work with the spies that no one knows about but Lamont, and usually have a few of their own (vampire and human).
Image: Ben Stiller
Happy Mardi Gras
It’s Mardi Gras!!
The Manor is decked out.
The Bar is Open.
Food prepped.
It’s time for a good ol’ Fashion Party!!
Sylum Inspiration: New Orleans
New Orleans has always been an Inspiration for Sylum. When I was starting to write Sylum I knew from the beginning it was going to be based in New Orleans.
I personally love the city and consider it a second home.
It’s a city I would suggest to anyone that they must visit at least once in their lives.
Coffee House Friday
Tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day.
Plans for the day? Hell no I don’t celebrate? Wait what OMG it’s tomorrow?
Throwback Thursday: Stokes & Brown
You kinda want to pet them…
CSI aired for the first time in 2000 – hard to believe it’s been 15 years!
Reminders: Q&A and Spring Fling
Friendly Reminders:
Spring Fling 2015 – Sign ups are open until February 20th. Please go to this Post for more information and to reply if your interested.
Sylum Tumblr – Yes we have one! Stop by check out the pretties and interesting post and facts about Sylum. You can submit your own pretties and also ask questions. You do not need a tumblr account to do any of these things! Follow the Link to the Pretties. (We just put up a new Character Introduction from Knight Clan)
Sylum 10th Anniversary Q&A: We’ve extended the deadline and will be taking questions up to February 15th. So you have four more days to ask any question you would like about Sylum, the characters, what goes into creating the universe, questions to the bobs, etc… If you can’t access the submit form – please just reply to the post.
Update: Sylum Wiki
Anyone seen my red stapler?
Update: Sylum Wiki
A while back we mentioned that the wiki went defunct. It just curled up and died. So we brainstormed to figure out our best options.
In the end we decided to rebuild the wiki on a more stable platform in another section of the website. This way we can edit the Clans, update/edit bios, and build a working wiki – on the sidelines without disturbing the dead thing in the corner.
Goal is to have it up and working when we release 10th Anniversary of Clan War. As the bios will be in relation to the changes made in the Arcs.
At the moment the following Clans have been edited, updated and uploaded to the new wiki: Sylum, Camelot, Vampire Council, Tallikut and Knight.
Sylum Inspiration: Velociraptor
Sylum Inspiration: Velociraptor
You make ask how are they inspiring? They inspire fear and the need to run fast and far!
At some point in the Sylum Universe. There will be Velociraptors.
Scary thought.
Good thing Vampires can run fast.
Picture add – mainly cause it’s adorable. Fan Art by Manuel Unda.
Coffee House Friday
It’s been a long two weeks.
I seriously need some coffee.
Where do you get your favorite coffee? Local shop? Starbucks? Your own?
Or do coffee!? I drink Tea.
Up-date: Clan War 10th Anniversary
10th Anniversary Up-date
As you know we’ve been working on this for a while, and believe me it will be worth the wait!!
There has been some RL situations that have caused us to be behind schedule – nothing we can do about it, but go with the flow.
So yes, this year you will get the 10th Anniversary Edition.
The goal is still set, but please realize that we do have lives outside of Sylum and sometimes they suck and we can’t put 100% of time into where we want to.
In the meantime.
We’re still taking questions! We’ve had some good questions, ideas, and comments. Keep sending them.
*Also if you can’t see the Contact Form – just reply to the post with your questions.
Spring Fling: Sign-Ups (Open)
Spring Fling: Sign-Ups!
Yes it’s that time of year. I’m a little late in for posting, so the deadline for Sign-Ups will be February 20th.
As Easter is early this year Spring Fling will start April 5th.
What is Spring Fling?
Spring Fling will center on Art, Icons, Videos, and Fanmixs. There are some amazing artists who follow Sylum and I would like to encourage them to do some art for the Universe.
As this is the 10th Anniversary – I would love to see lots of art, vids, and fanmixs to celebrate the Anniversary. So I’m calling all those who may have always wanted to participate to sign up this year!!!
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: Just reply with what your interested in doing and contact info for us to get a hold of you.
Sign Ups close February 20th. If we do not get your request, by the 20th it will not be included.
Is there a deadline of when the Art/Video/Fanmix needs to be Finished?
Yes!
– Emails will go out to those who are participating in March to check on progress.
– All art/videos/fanmixs will need to finished and emailed to (sylumclan@yahoo.com) by April 1st.
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
Sylum Inspiration: St George (Raphael)
St. George painted by Raphael located at the Louvre in Paris.
In Sylum Neal Caffrey is Raphael. So the irony in the stories is that Neal stole his own painting.
St. George is the Patron Saint of England. He’s mostly depicted as an English Knight taking on a dragon (Draco the Dragon doesn’t find the painting very pleasing).
Irony – St. George is Roman.
Nico finds this hilarious and calls every St. George’s Day to remind Arthur that England’s Patron Saint is in fact Roman.
There are actually two paintings.
St. George and the Dragon by Raphael located at the National Art Gallery in Washington DC.
