Sylum Charity: Gary Sinise Foundation
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Sylum Inspiration: Mushu
Mushu is a different dragon that Draco or Tiny Terror. He has the ability to talk like Draco, but not nearly as big. Mushu is about 8ft long, and stands about 3 ft high on his four legs. He can if concentrates sit up, balancing on his back legs which makes him about 6ft high. He can wind himself around trees, and as the ability to camouflage. He can also mimic statues, making him a good spy.
No one knows how old Mushu is, just one day he showed up to Katsumoto, and ended up art of the clan. When Nathan appeared, Mushu declared that Nathan was his human and he takes care of him.
There are running bets in Shogun on when Nathan will be able to walk across the large open field without tripping over Mushu, who slides in and around his feet while he does it. There has only been one moment in history where it almost happened. Nathan was recovering from the concentration camp and was stalking across the field – everyone watched holding their breath as he was only a few feet from the forest line – when he went down.
Katsumoto had found his Mate curled up with Mushu.
He helped Nathan deal with his ordeal. It’s the only reason he keeps the snarky annoying dragon around.
AI Appreciation Day
There’s been a lot of talk about AIs over the past couple of years.
Even where I work we’ve mentioned it a time or two (though I did state that unless the AI has a British Accent I’m not interested!)
So today lets celebrate Sylum’s two AIs!
Sylum Advent 2023: Sign Ups
Well that was a short nap!
Yes it’s that time.
Sylum Advent!! Who’s up for joining in on the fun?! Come on you know you want to! I’m doing sign ups a bit early to give more time to work on Advent Projects.
What is Sylum Advent?
Sylum Advent is our Annual Winter Event. It will start on December 1st and go through to New Years Day, January 1st.
What do you need to do to participate?
You will need to sign up and state what your interested in doing.
Reminder: If you would like to work on a Sylum story, you will need to contact me with your idea, and I will have to see a draft ahead of time to make edits or notes. It’s best if you focus on stories that aren’t attached to main characters being used in Arcs or stories by other authors. Check out the Sylum Wiki – lots and lots of characters that need some attention and love!
You can reply to this post or contact me: sylumclan@gmail.com – for questions or story ideas
How do I sign up?
Reply to this Post.
Just click reply and let us know what your interested in doing, don’t forget to give us your contact info so we can get a hold of you.
Sign Ups close July 30th. If we do not get your request, by then it will not be included.
Is there a deadline of when the Fic/Art needs to be Finished?
Yes!
Deadlines to remember!
November 7th: Banners must be to taibhrigh
November 26th: Stories/Art Due
I understand life happens, if you realize that you won’t be able to make the deadline or get the story/art done, please let me know ASAP so I can adjust posting schedule.
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@gmail.com
Coffee House Friday
Well summer finally arrived where I’m at.
Summer plans? Vacations? Sitting in front of ac and not moving?
Answer A Question Day!
Another Question: How do I keep it all in my head.
Answer: According to Speed and those who’ve worked with me all these years – I’m a freak of nature. I have to admit most of what stays in my head is what I’ve written. There are times I have to check other stories, but as I read every story it’s more like ‘I have a vague reference let me check that’. I also do have a lot of spreedsheets – one of them is ‘Where in Time is Nicholas Meridius’ and others specific to Clans and other characters.
But yes sadly a lot of it is in my head. So when Speed working on a story goes ‘hey when did this happen?’ I can answer without even thinking about it.
So maybe yes I’m a freak of nature 🙂
Sylum Inspiration: Cloudjumper
Cloudjumper according to Hiccup is a Stormcutter, because of the abilities to cut through weather due to their unique two sets of wings. He’s about the size of Draco, with owl like expressions. He has an easy going personality, and can be very playful. He’s very loyal to Valka, who come to find out has returned in Paul Mallory.
Seven Days of Summer 2023: Napz
Honestly I really need the napz!
(PS: While I’m napping check out the wiki – all new dragons and characters mentioned have been added. This includes Matt and Richard plus the line of Durin)
Seven Days of Summer 2023: Reaction Post
Make sure to let the writers and artist know what you thought of this years Seven Days of Summer!
Coffee House Friday
So the latest Indiana Jones movie came out (I haven’t seen it yet so don’t spoil anything).
What movies bring that nostalgia back? The moment you hear that theme or hear those words – just takes you back to the theatre when you saw it for the first time.
Seven Days of Summer – 2023: Day Seven
Title: Dragone Tales: The Lizard Dragon King Returns
Author: Bj Jones
Rating: M
Summary: Paul Mallory finally takes the trip to Mod Clan
Sylum Timeline: April 2019
Author’s Note: Norma – this was in the works but this is counting as your ‘story of one of the new Dragons’