The story takes place in La Push, a town roughly 20 miles out of the town of Forks, Washington and is located on the Pacific coast near the Quileute Indian Reservation. Legends of the tribe date back before records were officially kept. The stories were passed down from generation to the next, the Quileute Legends were told and retold and have remained a vital part of the Quileute's heritage. Let me share one of these tales with you. Long ago, the harbor was settled by the Quileute tribe. Although Spirit warriors before Kaheleha existed, he was the first … [Read More...]
June 2010 Release Date for Stephenie Meyers' Twilight: Eclipse Summit Entertainment has officially announced the release date for "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." The third installment in the popular vampire movie series will hit theaters on June 30, 2010. Director David Slade is on board for "Twilight: Eclipse" taking over helming duties from Chris Weitz, who directed the previous chapter, "New Moon." Production got underway in August, shooting on location, with Vancouver, Canada standing in for Seattle. Most of the cast is expected to reprise their roles, … [Read More...]
Quileute Stories Native American cultures spread out across the Great Plains of North America recite stories. These stories are as old as humankind and are passed down generation to generation around camp fires. They survive in our Contemporary living rooms during holidays and additional gatherings, when we take part in family customs and share family stories in very much the same way that the Quileute storytellers learned their stories by hearing the Quileute stories of their tribe. Even though the stories of the Quileute might be published in books, … [Read More...]
Lodging in Forks With the release of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, Forks has become the best place to visit for Twilight Fans. Mark September 13 on you calendars, which is Bella's birthday, each year many fans come to celebrate the Stephenie Meyer's Day in Forks. The Twilight landmark sites to see include the Forks High School, Forks Outfitters, Forks Hospital, La Push and many other locations. If that wasn't enough get your picture taken next to Bella's red truck, see Dr. Cullen's hospital parking space. Hungry for a bite? Stop in … [Read More...]
The full moon hung high in the sky like a shimmering star. Young Gretchen Keirok a vampire-vinx was hiding in the shadows not revealing herself to the outside world. She absolutely loved the moon. Especially the full moon. It was like a diamond. A glistening diamond. Years ago, during the Civil War; Gretchen saved an Angel From Heaven his name was Casper. When Siernna the Dark Princess found out she gave Gretrchen a second chance. However, Gretachen had done The Midnight Ritual with him which was when Two demons made wounds on their wrists and pressed … [Read More...]
“I smell blood” exclaims a quileute wolf as he struts away in hunt of flesh imagine the surprise when he wanders upon “The Cold Ones” (twilight vampires) their skin shimmering in the sunshine nearly blinding reflecting the sunlight. Additional wolves come as the pack once more recovers its strength in shear numbers. Undiscouraged by the presence of werewolves the vampires resume feeding upon a freshly killed elk. The wolves surround them and a battle soon ensues. A conflict that's carried on throughout the ages, and continues still now. It all begins with a … [Read More...]
When I first saw Twilight I thought it was really interesting. The reason I was so interested in it because I am a Native American and I love reading and watching films about Native American stories and folklore. The funny thing is that most of it was true except the whole Vampire part. What is more interning is the fact that the author makes you wonder. Some questions you might ask yourself while thinking about the Twilight Legends are: Are there actually Vampires out there? Are they real? Could they really live like they did in the movie … [Read More...]
Quileute Legends and Tales Here is a summary of some of the Quileute Tales you will find on this site: Kweeti - In the olden days Kweeti travelled all over the earth. The first person he encountered was a white man. At that time the whites were ignorant and did not know anything. Kweeti taught this man how to dig metal and many other things. Soon he came to know everything that white people know now. Duskeah - Duskeah used to tattoo children. She would drive the bone needle clear through the arm or chest, and so kill them. Kweeti came to her one … [Read More...]
Bella Swan is the heroine of the book and movie series Twilight. Bella chooses to leave sunny warm Phoenix, Arizona to live with her father Charlie in Forks, Washington. Bella loves Phoenix and doesn’t enjoy the rainy weather that Forks enjoys. She makes this decision for the benefit of her mother Rene who has remarried and needs to travel with her new husband for his job as a minor league baseball player. Bella’s mother took her away from Forks at 6 months old after she and Charlie were divorced. Bella spent a few weeks each summer with her father and … [Read More...]
"Twilight 5" Progress Hindered By Salary Disputes The studio that produces the "Twilight" vampire saga seems to be suffering from a lack of enthusiasm for getting the 4th installment signed. Summit Entertainment is ready to finalize deals with Kirsten Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black). Director Bill Condon is already signed to complete the "Breaking Dawn". Both films are scheduled to be shot back-to-back beginning in the Fall, to be released in November 2011 and Summer 2012 by latest … [Read More...]