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How Sylum Got it’s Name

 

Since celebrating my birthday month – I thought it would be fun to put out some random things.

Like how Sylum got it’s name.

Way back … in a galaxy far far away …. no really considering Sylum is turning 20 years old next year – it was a while ago.

I came up with this small idea that you can’t kill something that is already dead and Sylum was born.  But how did it get the name Sylum?

Well here’s the fun thing – I didn’t name it.   I was playing around with something associated with Asylum  – when I was talking with a friend who said how about Sylum – take the A off and there you go.  And the rest is history.

It’s not a dramatic tale, but that’s how ‘Sylum’ was born.

And it’s been around for almost 20 years now.

Sylum Inspiration: Michael Westen

Sylum: Member

 

Michael Westen’s file is labeled RED, therefore most of it is classified.

What is known about Michael is that he’s the oldest son of Frank and Madeline Westen. He has a younger brother, Nate Westen. Michael and his father did not get alone, and many times Michael took a beating or two to protect his mother and brother.

At age seventeen he left home and joined the Army. He worked his way up the ranks, and became a Ranger. It has come to light recently that he was in Somalia, and his actions during that campaign had him recruited into Delta Force.

It was while he was in training he was recruited out of Delta into the CIA.

His career has been labeled classified. But it is known that he’s worked with Army Intelligence Officer Thomas Devoe and for a while was partnered with Larry Sizemore. It had taken Michael some time, but he was able to prove that he worked better on his own.

It was a mission in Ireland that he had met Fionna Glennanne. The two had fallen for each other, but Michael’s cover had been blown and he fled Ireland. He would not see her again until he was Burned and dumped in Miami.

In Miami he was reunited with Samuel Axe someone he’s worked with for over a decade. He’s also confronted with his mother, Maddie.

Between finding those who Burned him, helping others in need, and dealing with family. Micheal was ready to go back to being a spy.

‘Management’ tries to control Michael’s life by making him do jobs for them. The few times he tries to get away from them, with help from others he pulled in deeper at some points skirting that line that he’s worked so hard never to cross.

It was on one of these jobs, that he got Jesse Porter Burned.  Desperate to get Jesse re-instated, find those who Burned him, and end this game – Michael went after John Barrett.

But before that meeting was to take place Michael was taken from an arranged meeting. He was confronted by Don Jon and Larry. Tired of his life being manipulated by everyone, Michael refused their offer.

Don Turned him anyways.

Sylum Charity: PKD Foundation

 

The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and to improving the lives of those it affects. Since 1982, we have proudly funded more than 1,300 research projects and leveraged $1.5B in research funds.

This one is on the personal side – as have very dear friend with the disease.

For more information: PKD Foundation

New Password: Reminder

 

Hey everyone!  It’s that time of year. 

Each year we change the sylum site password for protection.

We have set the new password and I’ll be posting it on the Sylum Security email.

The only way to get the new password is joining Sylum Security Group.

It will change over the 1st of November – so make sure to join the group.

Right now both old and new will work, but on November 1st it will switch to the new one.

Sylum Security

Sylum Archive Update: Galleries

Quick update!

The plugin that was used to have a gallery view for the artwork, broke.   Ironically, it works perfectly fine on the main blog, just not the archive.

There are days I really despise wordpress.

What does this mean?  I found a new gallery plugin that works.

What does that mean?  It means it’s taking time to update all the art galleries.

Overall what does that mean?  Basically the art pages are a bit screwy right now.  Some of the art pages have new galleries!  Though some have images aren’t quite fitting yet.  While, some are working perfectly.  And a lot others still need to be converted.

So please be patient as I work to get these galleries fixed.

Sylum Inspiration: Andrew Kiernan

Lealta: Archivist Librarian

 

Kiernan was barely ten years old when he first heard St. Patrick’s teachings.  It was then he decided this was his calling. He was educated by St. Patrick as they travelled through Ireland, spreading the Lord’s Word.

In a small town, the citizens weren’t interested in what St. Patrick was saying and had attacked them. Andrew had stepped into the battle to protect his mentor, only to be mortally wounded. St. Patrick had called upon a friend, Arthur Pendragon, who was nearby, for help. Andrew was told of the world of Vampires and agreed to be Turned, seeing it as a way to keep spreading God’s Word.

THANK YOU!

 

You guys are amazing!

Thank You so much for the contributions to the Fundraiser!

We collected the full $600 which will keep Sylum running for years to come!  

Again – Thank You so much! 

Coffee House Friday

Fall has been officially here for a while.

So it’s time for the warm drinks. 

Cidar, Pumpkin Spice, Hot chocolate ….

As someone who can’t have caffeine or chocolate *sad sigh*

I love a herbal tea, that’s warming.  One of my favorites is Bengal Spice Tea.

Which is your favorite?

Sylum Information: New Password

Hey everyone!  It’s that time of year. 

Each year we change the sylum site password for protection.

We have set the new password and I’ll be posting it on the Sylum Security email.

The only way to get the new password is joining Sylum Security Group.

It will change over the 1st of November – so make sure to join the group.

Right now both old and new will work, but on November 1st it will switch to the new one.

Sylum Security