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Kevin
-Owner of Club Impact, the local hang out for the Algula. He was one of Nikole’s friends. Kevin opened the bar in 1909, but only allowed Algula to enter. It wasn’t until 1951 that he opened the doors to the humans. Sometimes Kevin and Nikole fed from each other; it was a mutually beneficial friendship for each of them. When they were in public, they were friendly. When they were in private they were lovers.
Sarah Berbera
-She met Haydar when he left his family’s residence and fled to Europe after he disowned them. They met around the year 1059 A.D. She was born in England and traveled across the world. She possessed the ability to control the mind. She had three children, two sons and a daughter. Her eyes were a midnight black with gold flakes surrounding her pupils. She died in childbirth with Dominic in 1578 A.D. She was bonded to Haydar.
History Events on Record-
Maronite Christians
started forming around 500 A.D. This is when they started moving into the land presently called Lebanon.
Muslim Invasion
troops from Syria invaded Lebanon around 636 A.D. They took over control of the land almost everywhere but the mountains.
Zahle, Lebanon,
in 1777 was attacked and burned, causing of damage. This happened several times in this city over the next hundred years.
The Civil War
started around 1861 in The United States.
August 2, 1990-
The United Nations invaded Iraq as a result of the Iraqi military invading Kuwait.
Palermo, Sicily-
A city of northwest Sicily, Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Founded by Phoenicians c. eighth century B.C., it later became a Carthaginian military base and was conquered by Rome in 254-253. The Arabs held the city from 831 A.D. until 1072, when it became capital of the independent kingdom of Sicily (until 1194).
The Black Death-
A pandemic which hit Europe in 1348 and lasted two years. Most scientists agree this was caused by the bacteria Yersina Pestis. It took out roughly 30-60% of the European population.
Sir Walter Tirell III
- He is the infamous son of Walter Tirell II, a Norman lord. He is known for his involvement in the death of King William II of England, who was also known as William Rufus. King William's death was said to have occurred while on a hunting trip in the 'New Forest.' It is said that instead of shooting a wild stag with his arrow, he hit the king, and in a panic, he mounted his stallion, left the king, and headed to France.
William the Conqueror
- William I or William the Bastard was the first Norman King of England and began his reign in 1066 and ruled until his death in 1087. He was descended from Viking raiders, and under William II held the title of Duke of Normandy from 1035 until his death. He had trouble establishing power until 1060. His son William later became King of England and was killed during a hunting trip inside of the New Forest in 1087.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ashley is married and lives in Houston with her husband and their dogs, Toto and Doogie. They have been together for over 9 years and he brings her more joy than she could ever imagine as a child.
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