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Character Introduction / Sylum Clan0

Sylum Inspiration: Hannibal King

Sylum: Hunter

 

The King family had a small farm just outside Lawrence, Kansas.   His father died when he was barely twelve, leaving Hannibal with his mother to run the farm.   It wasn’t a life he wanted, but he wouldn’t leave his mom.

When the war broke out, he stayed put despite the fact he wanted to fight for the Union.  He had never liked slavery, seeing some of the horror of it first hand, and even worse he despised traitors and as far as he was concerned the Confederates were traitors.

His mother begged him not to go, that she needed him there at the farm.  And also pointed out the fighting between the sections was bad enough at home.   So he stayed and worked to protect not only his mother’s farm, but those around him.

He watched in horror as Quantrill destroyed the town and killing all men of every age.  The only reason he had survived, was because a young black man had tossed him into a hay pile and ended up taking the shot meant for him.  The Raider shot at him, wounding him in the shoulder and leg, he played dead until they Raiders left the area.

Hannibal crawled out of the hay pile to find a young man with long hair, help the black man up, telling him they would get help from Lucinda.  He was happy to see that he was okay, later learning that the long haired man was James Hickok, Lucinda’s brother.  He had always like the Hickok’s, the woman had been good to his mother.

He recovered from his wounds, and fought more battles to protect the area.  When the war ended, he felt a sense of relief, only to tragically lose his mother a few years later.

Hannibal headed West, drifting from town to town, his skills with a gun improving over time.   He found himself facing off with some cattle rustlers, protecting the small ranches that were trying to survived.  He confronted them, and they attacked, and the only difference was they got back up after Hannibal shot them. Hannibal wasn’t sure if he was going to get out of the situation alive, and as he moved towards the back door he ran into another man. Surprised to see a well armed black man, he paused and watched as he took on the rustles, who turned to dust after their head was taken clean off.

That was new.

Afterwards Hannibal demanded to know what the hell was going on. Eric Brooks explained to him about Vampires and that he Hunted them. Hannibal just took it at face value and ended up travelling with the Hunter to hunt down the rest of the Rogues. During a Hunt, when Hannibal was mortally wounded, there was no question. Eric Turned him.

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National Day / Snippets / Sylum Stories2

Mushroom Day

It’s Mushroom Day!

Now I love these guys!  Have a few good recipes for them!

Love them? Keep them away from me?!

And as this month has all been about Birthday Fun!  Here’s the teaser/snippet for you.

This also ties into one of the songs from Deadpool’s Vampire Soundtrack – which can be found in the Archive!

Here’s the song:

The reason the snippet is to honor ‘Mushroom Day’ we’ll we all know Hobbits love mushrooms!

Read more“Mushroom Day”

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Sylum Charities0

Sylum Charity: Breast Cancer Research Foundation

 

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness.   I know many on this group have been touched by the impact of Breast Cancer.

This month we’re showcasing Breast Cancer Research Foundation:

At BCRF, we believe in the power of proof. Just as science is built upon evidence, we expect our research to deliver results. We invest your donations in ideas that will turn into action. To us, progress means making discoveries in the lab that will have a meaningful impact on breast cancer patients today as well as tomorrow.

Since 1993—and because of your generosity—BCRF-supported investigators have been deeply involved in every major advance in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Your support has funded more than 17 million hours of research, bringing us all closer to prevention and cure.

Please make a donation – what they’ve accomplished in learning about cancer and how to treat it has been exceptional.

I’m dedicating this month’s charity donations to Janelle – who we last earlier this year to Breast Cancer.

For more information: Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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Throwback Thursday0

Throwback Thursday: Artwork by Gil Grissom

As stated for Throwback Thursday I wanted to showcase some of my favorite stories/art/vids …

As was going through Gil’s artwork to pick one … I literally sat for over 5 mins trying to pick one!

The one I picked was the one that makes me smile the most … though I would say I just like going through the galleries looking at the picture.

 

Link to Gil’s Galleries

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National Day / Snippets / Sylum Stories3

ER Nurse Day

 

Today is a day to recognize ER Nurses!  Now as someone who has been in the ER I totally send my appreciations!  These nurses work hard and deal with some of the most difficult and nasty situations.  

And for this day – another Snippet!  For Nyx who asked for Dr. Ross

That actually leads me *counts* 5 WOHOO!!!

Read more“ER Nurse Day”

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Sylum Information4

Characters I would love to see story/art for but don’t have time to create!

 

There’s 1119 characters listed in the wiki!  A lot of them do not have written stories or even mentioned in storyline.

Here’s my list of characters I would love to see more story for, but really do not have time to write as I got a long list of things to write as it is 😀

Though if you do decided to ever dive into Sylum either writing or artwork please make sure to contact myself to discuss background and storyline information.

Border:

Raymond Levoi 
Walter Crow Horse 
Josiah ‘Doc’ Scurlock 
Jose Chavez 
Doc Holiday 
John Ringo

Pointedly looks at Gil who I’m sure is ignoring me.

Camelot: 

Lara Croft 
Indiana Jones 
Henry Jones Sr. 
Maura Isles

Yes two of them are in Sylum and some story has been written but be fun to see more of their adventures.

Ghost/Darkness:

Tarzan aka John Clayton (Make sure to check who we have as image – it’s not quite what you’re thinking) 
Jane Porter 
Thomas Sawyer 

Knight: 

Lucien La Croix 
Claudio Cruz 
Billy the Kid  
Pat Garret

Medjai: 

Ares 
Hercules (Remember the person we picked is from the new series the other guy is a Oh Hell NO) 
Iolaus 
Xena 
Gabriella 
Sallah

Oceania: 

Michael Dundee 
Roland Deschain 

Sanctuary: 

Javier Vachon 
Liam Angelus
William ‘Spike’ Pratt 
Jack Harkness 

Sanguen Vitae: 

Arthur 
Eames 

Pointedly looks at taibhrigh who I’m sure is ignoring me as much as Gil is.

Sappho 

Ehre/Weisheit: 

Grimm Brothers 
Cheirmine Brothers 
Heidi 

Integridad: 

Diego de la Vega  
Javier Esposito 
Inigo Montoya 

Lealta:

Carlos Oliveria 
Marcus Brody 

Mod:

Lucius Malfoy 
Narcissa Malfoy 

Passion:

Briar Rose 
Snow White 
Andre Marek 
Claire Marek

Sila:

Illya Kuryakin 
Napeolon Solo

Actually anyone in Sila would be good to see!

Serenity:

Malcolm Montgomery 
Simon Edwards 
Kicking Bird 
John Dunbar 

Shogun:

Kong Qui 
Marco Polo 
Sifu

Another clan that would love to see more stories in!

Sylum:

Artemus Gordon 
Jim West 
David Starsky
Kenneth Hutchinson
Samuel Gerard 
Richard Kimble 
Tom Sawyer
Huck Finn

Tallikut: 

Meriweather Lewis 
William Clark 
Theodore Roosevelt 
Sacagewea 
Jane Rizzoli 

Vampire Council: 

Jason Bourne
Kirill
Perseus 
Christopher John 

 

 

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Character Introduction / Sanctuary Clan1

Sylum Inspiration: Ethan Hunt

Sanctuary: Lead Hunter

 

Ethan grew up during the American Civil War, and had heard the stories of his Uncle who fought gallantly during the war, and then disappeared into the Far East.  Never to be seen again.

He followed in his Uncle’s footsteps and joined the Army. He was recruited by James Phelps out of the Army and into the Military Intelligence Division.

Ethan was good at espionage. He was fast on his feet and thought three steps ahead of everyone else. James used him for many operations through Europe, including to help steal top secrets from Intelligence sources in Britain.

It was at during one of these missions, that Ethan began to realize Phelps was playing a double sided game. When he confronted the man, he found himself in a far worse situation.

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Sylum Information2

Characters that Invaded & Never LEFT!!

 

I think we can all agree that this is the main invader!  Who showed up as a side character, who was just going to be a Hunter for Lealta *hahahahaha*

Next minute we know he’s got his own damn story, infiltrated a half dozen threads, and inserted himself promptly in the middle of Sylum and has never left.

He also stole the heart of the audience. 

Let’s face it we all love Ernesto, and the Pope that comes with him.

Now for other invaders!  

Read more“Characters that Invaded & Never LEFT!!”

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Side Stories / Sylum Stories / Throwback Thursday0

Throwback Thursday: Demons & Angels by Timothy Quinn

 

 

 

For this month’s Throwback Thursday – I want to showcase my favorite stories/artwork/vids.

My all time favorite story for Sylum – will always be Demons & Angels

Plus it was the introduction to Ernesto!

Link to Archive

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Sylum Information0

Birthday Month – Fun Activities

 

So this is my Birthday Month.

To celebrate I’ll be tossing out some fun Sylum stuff from my own perspective. 

Like for this month’s Sylum Inspiration – will be some of my favorite characters to write.

Later I’ll show case:

  • Favorite characters who invaded and never left
  • My favorite stories, art, fanmix, vids 
  • Favorite characters who I would love to see story but don’t have time to write!
  • Newest characters that invaded storyline
  • Maybe some snippets/teasers
  • Additional characters I love to write that aren’t in the Sylum Inspiration

 

 

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Character Introduction / Sylum Clan0

Sylum Inspiration: Nicolaus Meridius

Sylum: Clan Leader

 

Born Nicolaus Valerius Meridius in 399 AD, Rome, Italy, youngest son of Vitus Crescentius Meridius, he was the younger brother to Artorius Flavius Meridius.

He followed in his brother’s footsteps and entered the Army, where his dedication and strategic mind moved him quickly up the ranks. At the age of eighteen he bought a Persian slave, Sofya, from the market and made her his wife. His father had at first forbid the match, but Sofya’s sweet nature and charming smile won him over. Julia, wife to his brother Artorius, took her in and taught her how to be a proper Roman wife. On their wedding night she became with child, much to the delight to the Meridius household since Julia had not yet been able to conceive.

Meridia was the first born daughter of Nicolaus Valerius Meridius and she was the apple of her father’s eye. She had her mother’s olive skin and eyes that would pierce your very soul. She had the household wrapped around her little finger and knew it.

Nico had gone to visit his father, leaving Sofya and Meridia at their villa in the city of Rome. As Nico and Artorius made the way back to Nico’s home, they heard shouts and saw smoke billowing into the sky. Fear clutching their hearts, they ran the rest of the way only to find the building engulfed in flames. Nico and Artorius moved to the back of the house, but the fire was hot and the smoke thick, but through it he could make out his wife’s body lying on the floor, and he could hear Meridia’s screams. It took all his brother’s strength to keep him from running into the burning home. He collapsed to his knees when his child’s cries stopped, and his own scream echoed through the surrounding buildings as the roof of the villa collapsed.

No one knew who had attacked his young wife. Rumors spread that people were angered that Nico had taken a Persian slave as a wife. Others said it was retribution for perceived past injustices.

Nico left Rome and returned to the Army with his brother, throwing himself into his career, hoping to forget the screams of his little girl, but it wasn’t long before tragedy struck the Meridius family again. Artorius was killed in battle, and upon hearing of his oldest son’s death, their father’s heart gave out and he followed his son and grandchild to Elysium.

Nico found himself Patriarch of the family Meridii, and he took Julia as his wife to maintain her ties with the Meridius line. They had a good, strong marriage. She gave him four children: Elena, Antonio, Gloria, and Theodosis. He lost Julia in childbirth with Theo, her loss a further devastation to him, for she had become a good wife and faithful friend. It was the companionship of his lover Razi, a former Gladiator, and his handful of children that made life joyous.

Two years later devastation hit the Meridius family once again. His military Second in Command, Marcus, consumed by anger and jealousy of Nico’s position and power, rode straight into the villa with troops. Razi fought by his Master’s side, only to be cut down along with the family tutor, Cyrus. Marcus slit Antonio and Gloria’s throats in front of Nico. As the soldiers Nico had once commanded beat him to the ground, he was forced to listen to Elena’s screams as she was beaten and raped. A young soldier, who was himself betrothed to Elena, died trying to save her. Their blood mingled as they laid dead at Nico’s feet.

Nico was stripped and crucified, with the bodies of his family laid out at his feet, and in one final act of defiance, Marcus stole Theo from his family to raise him as his own son.

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