Top 10 Secret Societies Mysteries Through history there have been many secret societies and conspiracy theories about those societies. This is a list of 10 of the most famous and popular secret societies or alleged secret societies. 1. Members of the Skull and Bones (George Bush is left of the clock) [1947] The Order of Skull and Bones, a Yale University society, was originally known as the Brotherhood of Death. According to Judy Schiff, Chief Archivist at the Yale University Library, the names of the members were not kept secret until the 1970s, but the rituals always have been. The society is surrounded by conspiracy theories; the most popular of which is probably the idea that the CIA was built on members from the group. 2. Freemasons Annual Meeting [1992] The Grand Masonic Lodge was created in 1717 when four small groups of lodges joined together. Masons conduct their regular meetings in a ritualized style. In order to become a Mason, you must generally be recommended by a current mason. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
How the Vatican built a secret property empire using Mussolini’s millions By The GuardianMonday, January 21, 2013 21:15 EDT Few passing London tourists would ever guess that the premises of Bulgari, the upmarket jewellers in New Bond Street, had anything to do with the pope. Nor indeed the nearby headquarters of the wealthy investment bank Altium Capital, on the corner of St James’s Square and Pall Mall. But these office blocks in one of London’s most expensive districts are part of a surprising secret commercial property empire owned by the Vatican. Behind a disguised offshore company structure, the church’s international portfolio has been built up over the years, using cash originally handed over by Mussolini in return for papal recognition of the Italian fascist regime in 1929. Since then the international value of Mussolini’s nest-egg has mounted until it now exceeds £500m. The surprising aspect for some will be the lengths to which the Vatican has gone to preserve secrecy about the Mussolini millions. guardian.co.uk © Guardian News and Media 2013
Blood Dragons - The Vampire Encyclopedia Blood Dragons are fallen knights of Bretonnia, neither good nor evil. They are strong in combat and any they find to be a worthy opponent becomes one. Due to this, they have little spellcasting ability. History Edit These vampires are descended from Abhorash, who refused to feed on an innocent human. The Red Duke This Blood Dragon terrorised Aquitaine before he was pierced by his own lance at the battle of Ceren in 1454. On Writing and Creativity: Worldbuilding Revisited, part III — Writing Worldbuilding Into Our Books Three weeks ago, when I began this series of posts on Worldbuilding (first installment here, second installment here) one of our regular readers — Razziecat — offered (as usual) a terrific comment (thanks, Razz!). In it, she quoted the wonderful Lois McMaster Bujold, who once said, “The world comes into being as the story passes through it.” This is one of those things I wish I had said first, because it is so simply and elegantly stated, and because it is so very true. And so in today’s continuation of the Worldbuilding series, I am going to focus on the ways in which I incorporate my worldbuilding into the actual writing of my books and stories. Bujold’s statement about worldbuilding actually works on several levels. But at a more fundamental level, I find that when I’ve done my worldbuilding well, the actual writing — the prose itself — reflects elements of the setting. There were bodies. Second, present the information unobtrusively. Finally, stay true to voice and point of view.
A-L of the Fae Abatwa - Said to be the tiniest creatures of human form in existence, these little people coexist peacefully with the ants in the anthills of Southern Africa and live on their foragings from the roots of grasses and other plants. They are very shy and so are elusive, however tend to reveal themselves to very young children, wizards, and pregnant women. Aeval - A Faery Queen of southwestern Munster. In her district a debate was launched on whether the men were satisfying the woman's sexual needs. Angiaks - children of the living dead of Eskimo lore. Ankou - the faerie version of the grim reaper. Anthropophagi - a cannibal faerie. Asparas - Usually female, also known as sky-dancers. Asrai - are small and delicate female faeries who melt away into a pool of water when captured or exposed to sunlight. Aughisky - (Agh-iski) They are the Irish version of the Each-Uisge. Bean-Nighe - (ben-neeya) Similiar to that of the Banshee. Barguest - A kind of Bogie. Bauchan - also Bogan.
Fae Dictionary Part 1- Celtic Fae - faerie craft Fae Dictionary Part 1 – Celtic Fae There are very many types of faeries in the world, some kind some not so kind. Some are beautiful and some are ugly as sin. This dictionary shows the types of faeries that are really out there, and tells the real name, where to find them, when to look for them etc. Not all faeries are listed here. Afreets: See Jinn. Alven: Land of Origin: Netherlands Other Names: Ottermaaner Element: Water Appearance and Temperament: Alvens have very light bodies… so light in fact that it is almost imosible to see them, the look so invisible. Ankou: Land of Origin: Brittany Other Names: Death, the Grim Reaper and Father Time. Ballybogs: Land of Origin: Ireland Other Names: Bogles, Peat Faeries, Mudbogs, Bor-a-boos, Boggies. Basilisk: Land of Origin: Greece Other Names: Cockatrice Element: Fire Appearance and Temperment: The Basilisk has the body and the head of a huge golden snake, but on its head sits a read comb like that of a rooster. Barguest – A kind of Bogie.
Tami Cowden | Author The TYRANT: the bullying despot, he wants power at any price. He ruthlessly conquers all he surveys, crushing his enemies beneath his feet. People are but pawns to him, and he holds all the power pieces. Hesitate before getting in this man’s way – he’ll think nothing of destroying you. The BASTARD: the dispossessed son, he burns with resentment. The DEVIL: the charming fiend, he gives people what he thinks they deserve. The TRAITOR: the double agent, he betrays those who trust him most. The OUTCAST: the lonely outsider, he wants desperately to belong. The EVIL GENIUS: the malevolent mastermind, he loves to show off his superior intelligence. The SADIST: the savage predator, he enjoys cruelty for its own sake. The TERRORIST: the dark knight, he serves a warped code of honor. The BITCH: the abusive autocrat, she lies, cheats, and steals her way to the top. The BLACK WIDOW: the beguiling siren, she lures victims into her web. Top
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Sig Sauer's Best Kept Secret: The Sig Pro SP2022 One of the secrets of the Sig Sauer line of pistols is the Sig Pro SP2022, a variant of the SP2009. It contains a polymer frame to keep the cost down and for the gun to be lightweight and compact. In fact, France actually acquired 250,000 of the SP2022 handguns for law enforcement and other security agencies. Must be a good gun. Being in the market for a new pistol the past few weeks, I ran down to the local gun shop one Sunday afternoon to take a look at their inventory. I intended to come out with a .40 caliber Sig Sauer in my hands. Looking through Sherwood’s Guns inventory in Bowling Green, Kentucky, I found a great deal on a Sig Sauer SP2022. One thing that I kept asking myself was “How have I not heard of this gun before?.” I ended up walking out with the SP2022 9mm version for $400. Now for some technical details on the Sig Sauer SP2022: The SP2022 9mm is a semi-automatic pistol created by SIG and J.P. The sights on the SP2022 are very good.
Haunted Portland: Ghosts, Spooky Spots and Paranormal Activity When it comes to the paranormal, there are three camps: the hardcore believers, the non-believers, and those that are somewhere in the middle. You either believe the squeaking floor you hear at night as you lay in bed is the ghost of the previous tenant hacked to pieces by his wife in the 1930s taking a midnight stroll in your living room; or, if you’re a non-believer, you’re thinking that you probably need to replace the decaying floor joist and flooring from the 1800s. And the somewhere in the middle crowd? Portland has a fascinating past and history. Old Town Pizza Have you spotted Nina in Old Town Pizza? Our most famous ghost is probably Nina (pronounced Nye-nah), who has made Old Town Pizza her home for decades. Adam Milne, the owner of Old Town Pizza, says Nina, who was a prostitute, has made many appearances over the years since her untimely ending more than 100 years ago. Another instance involved the janitor. Nina's name is carved into a brick in the elevator shaft. Stark Street
The Witch's Castle - Portland, Oregon Forest Park in Portland, Oregon most notably the area around Balch Creek has some interesting history behind it as well as playing host to one of the area's most famous haunted places. In 1850, Danford Balch filed a land claim on this portion of land near what was then the fledgling settlement of Portland. Danford's land was large enough that he needed help in order to clear it. He hired a transient worker named Mortimer Stump who was from Vancouver. Mortimer was with the family so long that one thing led to another and he fell in love with Danford's 15 year old daughter Anna. A few weeks later Mortimer, Anna, and some other members of the Stump family returned to Portland for some supplies and encountered Danford. Balch was promptly arrested, however the deteriorated condition of the wooden prison allowed him to later escape while awaiting his trial. It is said that strange occurrences occur in this area.
The Gray Lady of Heceta Head Lighthouse - Florence, Oregon Heceta Head Lighthouse is located between Florence and Yachats, Oregon. The lighthouse was constructed in 1894 shortly after white settlers moved into the area, named after Bruno de Heceta who explored the area in the late 1700's. It is believed that at some point, a woman lost her daughter at that location, possibly falling from the cliffs. Some say that the child's grave is there on the lighthouse grounds somewhere. To this day Rue has never really left the premises. A man was once cleaning the one of the windows in the attic.