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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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Character Introduction / Passion Kin Clan0

Character Introduction: Romeo Montague

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Passion: Legal Advisor

 

Name: Romeo Montague

Turn Date: 1575 AD

Sire: Lucius Malfoy

Mate: Juliet Montague

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Romeo made the mistake of falling for the wrong girl. His family house refused to allow them to marry a bitter rivalry still playing out.

He was set out to run off with Juliet when one of her brothers decided to take matters into his own hands.

As Romeo lay dying he was surprised to his father’s lawyer standing over him, asking if he truly wanted his Juliet.

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Image: Leonardo DiCaprio

 

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Character Introduction / Mod Kin Clan0

Character Introduction: Kurt Wallander

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Mod: Second-in-Command

 

Name: Kurt Wallander

Turn Date: 1531 AD

Sire: Hamlet

Mate: Horatio

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Kurt was not the son his father wanted, he didn’t follow in his footsteps, instead set out his own path as a soldier. He ended up ‘policing’ the area and finding those who committed crimes against the village.

His wife died in childbirth with their only child, the child died not soon after. He never remarried and had a reputation of living outside the ‘society’.

It was Hamlet who found him. Having been shocked by a letter from his old friend Horatio, that a descendant in the family had survived.

When Hamlet gave him an option to do something with his life, he took it.

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Image: Kenneth Brannagh

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Character Introduction / сила Kin Clan0

Character Introduction: Leo Demidov

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сила: Hunter

 

Name: Leo Demidov

Turn Date: 1955 AD

Sire: Yevgeniy Onegin

Mate: Raisa Demidov

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Leo Demidov is a World War II Hero and works for the Ministry of State Security (MGB). When he uncovers a strange and brutal series of child murders, MGB refuses to acknowledge the deaths as murders, however, because Soviet doctrine states that only capitalism creates serial killers. The son of Leo’s partner is murdered by the serial killer, and during Leo’s investigation, his wife, Raisa, is accused of being disloyal to the state. Leo suspects that his amoral and ambitious enemy in the MGB, Vasili Nikitin, is behind the charges. Leo refuses to support the accusation, and he is forced to take a demeaning militia position in the town of Volsk. Raisa accompanies him and must work as a janitor.

In Volsk Leo meets his new commander, General Nesterov. Meanwhile, Vasili calls Raisa and attempts to persuade her to leave Leo and join him in Moscow. When she refuses, Vasili orders a local MGB man to abuse her. Raisa later admits to Leo that she only agreed to marry him because she feared what would happen to her if she refused a high-ranking member of state security.

More child murder victims are discovered in Volsk, and after Leo tells Raisa that he suspects a serial killer, she decides to help his investigation. Together they convince Nesterov and his wife, Seleyse, that the deaths must be investigated as serial murder. Further investigation reveals that the killer has claimed at least 44 victims and that he is traveling the rail lines to find his targets.

Leo and Raisa travel in secret to Moscow to interview a woman who reported seeing the killer. The interview does not bear fruit, however, and to escape possible pursuit by the MGB, they seek out Raisa’s former colleague. During the meeting Raisa discovers that the colleague is an informer planning to turn them in to the MGB, and Leo kills him. Leo tells Raisa that she can leave him if she wishes, but she says that she wants to stay with him.

Leo and Raisa return to Volsk, but there they discover that Vasili and his men have pursued them for killing the informer. They are arrested and interrogated, then put on a train to a work camp. During the train ride, they are attacked by killers at the order of Vasili; after killing their assailants, Leo and Raisa jump off the train. They trek to Rostov, where the highest concentration of the serial killer’s victims has been found; they reason that the killer must work close to the rail yards there.

In the Rostov tractor factory, Leo identifies the killer by cross-referencing worker travel with the location and date of the murders. Leo and Raisa corner the killer, who surrenders to them. However, the killer is suddenly shot in the head by Vassili, who has followed Leo and Raisa. Vassili tries to execute them, but after a vicious struggle, they kill Vassili. Leo cleverly tells the MGB agents who arrive that the serial killer killed Vassili and that he then shot the killer. Because the serial killer was a POW in German camps, the MGB is able to explain away his actions as those of a Nazi agent.

Leo is reinstated in Moscow. Despite being offered a promising political position, he instead asks to create and lead a homicide division in Moscow. Leo and Raisa adopt 2 girls who were orphaned by Vassili.

Not soon after he was settled Leo was approached by Yevgeniy Onegin, who wanted to offer him another position. Leo questioned what Yevgeniy wanted, and when the man sat him down and explained all that he was to offer. He took the chance.

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Image: Tom Hardy

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Character Introduction / Sylum Clan0

Character Introduction: Carl Casper

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Sylum: Member

 

Name: Carl Casper

Turn Date: 2015 AD

Sire: Happy Hogan

Mate: Inez Casper

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Miami-born Carl Casper is the head chef of Gauloise in Brentwood, California. While popular with his kitchen staff and hostess Molly, the restaurant owner Riva wants Carl to stick to tired “classics” rather than innovative dishes. Carl has a strained relationship with his tech-savvy preteen son Percy and wife Inez (the two are in a trial separation).

When Carl has a chance to prove his talents during a visit from prestigious critic and blogger Ramsey Michel, Riva demands that he to stick with old favorites at the last minute, causing Carl to concede, leading to a scathing review. On Twitter, Carl insults Ramsey, not realizing that his reply is public, and gains a large Twitter following. Carl comes up with an inspirational new menu that his staff loves and invites Ramsey to a “rematch”. After a confrontation with Riva, Carl walks out, quitting. At home, he prepares the menu he wanted to serve to Ramsey, goes to the restaurant, and angrily berates Ramsey.

Videos featuring Carl’s meltdown go viral, and his professional credibility evaporates. Molly and Inez encourage him to run a food truck. He accepts Inez’s invitation to Miami, where he spends some quality time with Percy and rediscovers his love for Cuban cuisine. Inez’s father offers him a dilapidated food truck, and Carl reluctantly accepts. He and Percy bond while restoring the truck and buying groceries and Carl buys him a chef’s knife. Martin, his friend from Gauloise, turns down his restaurant promotion to work with Carl, who has become an exuberant and passionate chef again.

The three drive the food truck across the country back to Los Angeles, serving top-quality Cuban sandwiches and yuca fries. Percy finds ways to promote the food truck on social media websites, and the truck becomes successful in New Orleans.

It was while in New Orleans he finds out there is more to life than food.

He’s invited along with Gaullist and Percy, to Sylum Manor. It’s where he meets Nico Meridius, who wanted him to train his kitchen staff how to make the proper Cuban Sandwich. He also sits him down and explains a situation that Carl has now found him in.

It would seem his father had an affair with another woman, and had another son. None of this shocked Carl. His brother though is Happy Hogan, the bodyguard to Tony Stark. And now that Carl is ‘famous’ it wouldn’t be surprised that Stane or others would use him to get to Happy.

Carl overwhelmed with the situation asks to see Happy.

The two are surprised at how much they look alike. They sit down for a long time to discuss everything.

In the end Carl decides to be Turned.

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Note:  As the new wiki is being built (almost there…almost there) bios of Characters are inputted who’ve been Turned up to 2015.  So you’ll see some new characters that will impact storyline.  Carl Casper is one of them.  He will actually have a roll in one of the Advent Stories.

Image: Jon Favreau

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