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Character Introduction / Shogun Clan0

Sylum Inspiration: Liang Hongyu

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Shogun: Hunter

 

Liang Hongyu:  Liang’s father was an army commander at the frontier, from where the Song Dynasty was increasingly threatened by the Jurchen-ruled Jin Dynasty. He taught her martial skills. Liang’s feet were not bound. She was a master of martial arts. Several accounts stated she was a woman with incredible strength and a master of archery.

At certain point in her career, she met her husband Han Shizhong, though accounts differ on exactly how they met. The most believable version is that she met Han at a banquet where she was entertaining the troops that Han led. Han had led his men in crushing a rebellion in southern China, and Han had personally arrested the rebel leader Fang La. However, his superior stole his credit, much to Han’s displeasure. Liang knew the truth and admired Han’s victory. She saved enough money to pay her own redemption of slavery. After she was free, she became Han’s second wife.

The Jurchens soon started the total invasion on the Song Dynasty. Han formed an army to fight the Jurchens. Liang worked as a general in her husband’s army.

She is not sure how her history ended before her husbands, yet it continues in in the same way. She was devastated like him that their friend Yue Fei was ‘executed’ for treason. When he was the most loyal.

She was as shocked as her husband when Fei showed up and explained to them about how he was Turned. Her husband was Turned, and soon after he Turned her.

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Character Introduction / Shogun Clan2

Sylum Inspiration: Nathan Algren

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Nathan Algren is C0-Leader for Shogun Clan.  Nathan and Katsumoto have a unique relationship and the problems with arise with Nathan being from the West.  Because of his position in the Clan, Nathan’s bodyguard is Colonel Wales, though he drives him insane, Nathan has come to rely on the burly Meridius on many occasions.

The only true dark time Nathan had with his new home, was during World War 2, when he along with Kensei, Niccolo, Marco and Wales were betrayed and handed over the Japanese Military and taken to concentration camps. It’s something that bonded the five of them together, but they rarely talk about it. Though they did wish the destruction their Mates caused was recorded.

 

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Character Introduction / Ghost and Darkness0

Sylum Inspiration: Jane Porter

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Ghost and Darkness: Archivist/Librarian

 

Jane Porter was raised by her father, her mother died when she was young. Her dad took her with him, where ever he studied or taught. Also took her on expeditions around the world. He was criticized for not training a young lady eligible to get married.

His thought was she didn’t need to conform. Her husband had to be good enough for his daughter.

He always made sure she had a proper education and thought for herself.

When they traveled to Africa, she was thrilled to see a new place. When they had met John Clayton she felt a pull to him. When he told them his story, she was awed by his strength and courage. She didn’t want to return to America, but she wasn’t sure if she was welcome in Africa with him.

She was depressed when they got home, her father worried about her. She was about to tell him she was going back to Africa when John showed up looking for her. It was then he told her everything.

She traveled back to Africa, was introduced to the Clan and instantly overwhelmed. It was Tess that saved her and had a long conversation about what would be expected of her and what it was like to live in Africa.

 

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Character Introduction / Ghost and Darkness0

Sylum Inspiration: The Caretaker

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Ghost and Darkness: Caretaker

 

No one even knows his real name. Where he came from. Anything.

The Caretaker has always been behind the scenes, takes care of everything that needs to be done.  He’s always been loyal to his Sire, and when he left with Lock-Nah to start the new clan, he went along with them, knowing someone had to look after the crazy bunch of morons

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Character Introduction / Ghost and Darkness0

Sylum Inspiration: Niobe

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Ghost and Darkness: Member

 

Niobe was the daughter of the Shaman. She was considered beautiful and filled with a strong spirit. When Morpheus pursued her for his bride, no one was really shocked. They were shocked that two ruled together. After a while the tribe settled into the new idea, as Niobe was strong and caring, and helped looked over the woman and children of the tribe, as her own family.

Even after being Turned, Niobe has continued her quest to protect woman and children.  Though not a Hunter, she is not a woman to mess with.

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Character Introduction / Ghost and Darkness1

Sylum Inspiration: Robert Muldoon

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Ghost and Darkness: Head of Security

 

What better Head of Security in Ghost and Darkness Clan – than an ex Big Game Hunter.  Robert Muldoon patrols the wildlife refuge to keep an eye out on the animals, poachers and Rogues.  He a rough guy who doesn’t take peoples bullshit.  Very loyal to his Mate Dilios and despite the bristly attitude he has to his son, Owen, he cares very deeply for his boy – though he’ll never show it.

And he has no love for Raptors.

Unlike his boy.

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Character Introduction / сила Kin Clan2

Sylum Inspiration: Nikolai Orelov

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сила: Hunter

 

Nikolai Orelov is part of the Assassin Order.

He’s trained to be an Assassin, and has worked with a few of the other though stays mostly in Russia area, as he feels they need more help than anyone can provide. He isn’t loyal to Catherine or Marco, but he at least has more respect for Marco. He does what he can to help the people during the Russian Revolution but nothing to help the Romanovs. He likes Anastasia and what she accomplishes in her life, not because of who she was.

Pop Quiz: We’ve met Nikolai recently – who do we have portraying him (or playing his part)?

 

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Character Introduction / сила Kin Clan1

Sylum Inspiration: Raisa Demidov

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сила: Member

 

Raisa Demidov is the wife of one of Sila’s Hunters – Leo Demidov.  She was hesitant at first to marry him, scared what would happen if she said no.  But as time goes on, she sees the man behind the one who works for the Government.  When all hell breaks loose over a case of missing children, she stands by him.  When he’s Turned, and they realize their Mates, the two embrace the Vampire and new life.

 

 

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Character Introduction / сила Kin Clan2

Sylum Inspiration: Jack Ryan

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сила: Advisor

 

It’s a new month so a new set of Inspiration from another Clan.  This month it’s  сила Kin Clan (Sila – is the English spelling).  We’re starting off with the new Clan Advisor for the Clan.  To give some history – Catherine isn’t an easy person to deal with, and has gotten herself on the wrong side of Alexander a few times.  After the incident with the ‘Red October’ (yes that story is in the works but not far up on the to do list at the moment) she tosses Marko and his new American Mate Ryan out of the Clan.  Anastasia pissed as hell leaves and joins Passion Kin Clan, soon after.

Well to make a long story short (too late) … (*if you get the joke you get a cookie from Wadsworth*) after a major incident which I’m not going to mention cause it is in major storyline that is coming – Alexander doesn’t give a rats ass if she thinks she is Mother Russia, re-instates Marko and places Ryan as Clan Advisor.  Jack is still not sure if Alexander did him a favor or not.

Some of you are going but wait…that’s not Jack Ryan!

No it’s not.

We couldn’t use Alec Baldwin as we limited his characters down to one – The Shadow.

Harrison Ford didn’t fit the role in the first place, nor the one we needed for Sylum

Ben Affleck was just no.

And I’m not sure what the hell that movie was with Chris Pine but it wasn’t Jack Ryan.

So he was re-casted.  Personally I would love to see Chris Pratt play the part I think he would do an awesome job and he fits many of the characteristics of the character from the books.

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Character Introduction / Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan0

Sylum Inspiration: Eisenheim

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Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan: Member

 

Finishing up this month’s Inspiration from Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan is Eisenheim

Eisenheim is Dresden’s son.  Neither talk about their lives or what they can do.  Both are very gifted and focused on the natural world around them.

Note: You will be seeing more of Eisenheim in some up coming stories.  But do warn you – what you think is not what you know.

 

 

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Character Introduction / Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan / Sylum Information0

Sylum Inspiration: Mary Poppins

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Ehre: Caretaker

 

Despite the fact the Ehre and Weisheit Kin Clans joined after World War Two – the Clans each have individual Caretakers.

Ehre Caretaker: Mary Poppins

She’s sweet, charming, and can rule that castle with a iron fist!  She knows everything and no one can get anything past her.  She also has a beautiful singing voice and can be heard through out the castle when dealing with day to day operations.

She also can push every single one of Thomas’ buttons.

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Character Introduction / Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan / Sylum Information0

Sylum Inspiration: John Preston

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Ehre/Weisheit: Hunter

 

Keeping with this years Sylum Inspiration: John Preston – Ehre/Weisheit Hunter.

He’s methodical, tenacious, and a deadly Hunter.  Add him with his Mate the two can be unstoppable.

John’s personal self control rises from who his father is, and his need to make sure he never looses control.  One of the few people he relaxes or lets go – is his Mate.

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Character Introduction / Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan / Sylum Information6

Sylum Inspiration: Wilhelm Brandtenschtein

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Ehre/Weisheit: Lead Hunter

 

This years Sylum Inspiration will tie into the Sylum Monthly Calendars.

Since January 2016 Calendar was of Ehre/Weisheit – we’ll be showcasing each week in January a character from that particular Clan.

Updates will either be on Sunday or Monday.

So for this week’s Sylum Inspiration – Wilhelm Brandteschtein

 

 

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Character Introduction / Ehre/Weisheit Kin Clan0

Character Introduction: Eduard Cheirmine

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Ehre/Weisheit: Hunter

 

Name: Eduard Cheirmine

Turn Date: 1316 AD

Sire: Imenand

Mate: Philipe Cheirmine

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Philipe and Eduard were Fraternal twins left at the Von Trapps doorstep when they were barely six months old.

The two were always inseparable and did everything together. Georg had made sure they were educated and well trained in sword fighting. Though Eduard took the sword fighting like a Master.

It was Georg who first noticed something was wrong, when Philipe collapsed in the middle of a training session. He called the local doctor who couldn’t figure what was wrong with him, but the fact his blood was weak.

Taking him and Eduard to the Council, Plato informed them that both brothers were very sick, and it was a blood disease he had seen before but didn’t know how to fix. (Dilios Note: Plato looked back at his notes and realized both Cheirmine brothers had leukemia).

Imenand sat down with both of them, asked them if they thought about being Turned.

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Image: Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ

 

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Character Introduction / Integridad Kin Clan0

Character Introduction: Pedro of Aragon

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Name: Pedro of Aragon

Turn Date:  930 AD

Sire: Azeem

Mate: Abd-ar-Rahman III

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Pedro Of Aragorn was born in privilege. His father owned land, and held favor in court Abdullah. When his grandson Abd-ar-Rahman III was appointed as his success Pedro continued the family relationship.

Pedro ended up meeting Azeem, who had been traveling to one of the Universities. He stayed at the household, the two talking for hours about the world. He took Azeem to meet Abd-ar-Rahman, and in time thought nothing of it.

Months later he was approached again by Azeem, who explained about Vampires. First stating he had Turned Rahman, seeing a man who could do good in future time, especially with his more open mindedness.

Then he explained about Mates and that Rahman though Pedro to be his. Pedro took time to think things through, and asked many questions before agreeing to be Turned.

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Image: Denzel Washington

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