<I>Jedi Hunter Talos Annedu stood on the deck of the water skiff in the late evening sun as he rushed toward the island where the citadel was. He arrived on the island and caught a glimpse of the enormous ziggurat crafted in a dark red stone set on Doto Rock. They pulled the skiff onto the beach and Talos approached the citadel.<BR><BR>

The entire population of the clan and many others had turned out for the ceremony. Talos strode up the isle to the base of the stairs leading to the pinnacle of the ziggurat. All of the Apprentices, Novices, Acolytes, Protectors, Guardians, and Jedi Hunters were standing near the back of the columns in order of rank. The Equites and the Elders were near the head of the column with the highest ranked members at the head of the column closest to the citadel. <BR><BR>

Talos saw HIS Master standing near the front of the platform eying HIS student confidently. Staying true to the code of the Brotherhood, the Master was in attendance to give witness to the achievements of their student. HE was more exited than ever to have come so far and finally achieve this pinnacle in HIS training. Along with <HIS/HER> Master was the entire membership of the Clan Arcona summit.]]] <BR><BR>

Talos stood before the summit of the clan as anxious could be. The pinnacle of the Journeyman ranks was within reach of HIS fingertips. It was this final choice that had to be made before truly gaining recognition within the Clan. He had to choose his darkness, his Shadowcrafting path. The ceremony was simple but the decision was life changing. <BR><BR>

The summit created a massive shadow that absorbed all of the light from the sun cloaking the entire area in darkness. The Hunter felt the shadow descend on HIM as the summit powered on their lightsabers cutting through the darkness. All of the Arconans on the ground who possessed lightsabers activated them as well. The darkness was cut by the rainbow that was created by all of the Clan's lightsabers.<BR><BR>

(If the Hunter chooses Outer Darkness)

Talos focused on the shadows that were engulfing them and creating HIS own darkness to the shadow already around HIM. The Hunter's shadow reached out and seemed to push the others away and in an instant only HIS was left and used it to unleash the power that was wielded with the ability of the Arconan Clan Power, Shadowcrafting. HE had chosen the Outer Darkness, using HIS own shadow in the physical world. <BR><BR>]]]

"Rise now, a Dark Jedi Knight," came the unanimous call from the summit. In front of the new Dark Jedi Knight hovered HIS lightsaber. The hilt shone in the sunlight and the Knight reached out and took it in HIS hand. HE thumbed the activation switch and powered on the blade. <BR><BR>

The humming felt natural in HIS hand as HE turned to face the crowd and thrust the saber high into the air and shouted, over a thunderous applause:<BR><BR>

"ARCONA INVICTA!"</I><BR><BR>

I would hereby like to request a promotion for Jedi Hunter Talos Annedu, who has currently fulfilled all requirements for promotion under Clan Arcona's promotions guidelines, which can be seen at: <u>http://arcona.darkjedibrotherhood.com/promotionguidelines.html</u><BR><BR>

Talos has fulfilled all of these requirements, as follows:<BR><BR>

Be in contact with your House and Clan:<BR><BR>

Talos is a constant presence on the Clan forums as well as the Clan IRC channel and over the various e-groups, both battleteam and Clan levels.<BR><BR>

Have two of the Leadership exams completed:<BR><BR>

Talos has passed both the General Leadership course as well as Leadership Fundementals<BR><BR>

Decide on your Shadowcrafting Path: <BR><BR>

Talos has chosen the path of Outer Darkness.<BR><BR>

Request your Warbanner: <BR><BR>

Talos has requested and received a warbanner, which can be seen on his profile page.<BR><BR>

Promote and run a competition for your battleteam, successfully: <BR><BR>

Talos has successfully run several competitions for his battleteam.<BR><BR>

Participate in at least fifteen activities: <BR><BR>

Successfully written 3 pieces of fiction for his House, Clan trials as well as his own personal sacrifice. Posted 5 times on the Blood of Brothers Run On, posted on several occasions in the House Galeres Feud Run On. Passed the Old Republic History SA Course. Ran 3 competitions for his Battleteam, as well as doing 2 reports and participating in the recent House Feud. <BR><BR>

Do one, or a combination of:<BR> -Earn fourty Clusters of Fire<BR> -Complete five battles at the Antei Combat Center <BR> -Write fifteen pages of character-based fiction<BR><BR>

Talos has written 15 pages of character-based fiction and submitted it to his Master.<BR><BR>

Write either a High-quality fiction detailing the creation of your lightsaber, or create a high-quality graphic depicting your lightsaber.

He has written a fiction stating how he has created his lightsaber, and why he did it this way.<BR><BR>

As Talos Annedu has completed all of these guidelines, and more, I would like to respectfully request HIS promotion to Dark Jedi Knight. <BR><BR>

In darkness, <BR><BR>

OP Sashar Arconae (Obelisk)/PCON/Clan Arcona [ACC: CL:1] SB / SC-SoA / AC-ToDS / DC-SiP / GN / BN / Cr-2D-2R-7A-6S-7E-4T-4Q / PoB / CF-SF / DSS-BL / SI-BL / SoL / LoR / LS-PL / S:-2Do-5Dk-4P

Jorad Erinos, 2008-04-03 13:44:25 UTC

From Raiju:

It's been a long time for Evant since he was last promoted, more time then there likely should have been. Since last summer he has been a shining example of what a Tridens and Tarentum member should be like. He's participated in monthly trivia, winning twice and writing trivia for one month, and participated in the Clan's History month winning two different events. After that he served in Tridens' only BT at the time, participating in 3 different competitions and renaming it and developing its history before it was closed. Even though he entered his Trials of Knighthood after this, Evant continued to serve the house as Rollmaster after I was promoted to Quaestor and helped out with the house projects where he could and was the welcoming face for the house to those that entered the clan. Even though he was packed full of work to do as Rollmaster/Envoy of the house, and completing his Trials of Knighthood; Evant still merged to compete in several house competitions and even competed in the large clan competition "Settling Home" where he won several different events and earned himself third place overall. For these activities alone I would be considering asking for his promotion to DJK as serving as a shining example of both a leader and regular member, but Evant even managed to make a solid effort throughout his trials interviewing several of the clan's veteran members, considering his clan power path, battling in the ACC, and writing both fiction and poetry for his rise to knighthood. While Evant isn't officially done his trials of knighthood, the clan summit and I have decided that he's way passed the benchmark for earning Dark Jedi Knight and deserves to be known as such. For months he as done the grunt work, competing through the BT, house, clan, and Brotherhood levels and creating a rep for himself as a warrior of this clan and a member whom we are truly proud of. Likewise, he's helped out the summit in our tough transition from the past leadership to the current one and been a tremendous example of how a leader should be more than just an administrator. Thank you Evant for your activity and work, I'm sorry its been such a struggle for you but I'm glad to see you as the Knight you deserve to be. Congrats.

From Anshar Evant is one of those rare members who is often content with being active, and having fun, but who could make an excellent leader if he ever chose to undertake the task. Should he decide to do so, I'll do everything in my power to provide the opportunity for him.

Raiju touched on the participation aspects of Evant's career, so I won't repeat it here. What I would like to highlight, however, is Evant's overall attitude. Despite some disappointments, primarily with part of his trials, he was willing to continue them if we deemed it proper. He was not following us blindly, but he was not outright subordinating himself to something that did not please him. This attitude shows a level of thinking that many Knights simply do not possess.

Evant has more than earned this and proven that he is ready to make the transition to what some see as the last journeyman level, but what I personally see as the first level of the real Brotherhood. Evant's options are wide open.

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2008-04-02 18:44:12 UTC

Raith Xderon has shown an increasing IRC presence in #arcona. Also, with my help, he has managed to register with Brotherhood Forums and has posted on a few topics. Raith has the potential to be a true asset to my Battleteam, Blue Mist and already he shows himself on that path. Congratulations Raith! Keep it up!

Talos, 2008-04-05 07:55:51 UTC

Ah, Vorion, our current Dark Librarian (April 2008) has shown he is ready for to taken on the mantle of Jedi Hunter.

Since his last promotion (3/14/2008) this Dark Jedi has showed the very essence of a proactive member of his House and Clan. In the countless competitions he has taken part in, Vorion has earned himself the following; Crescent with Quartz Star (3/27/2008), Crescent with Sapphire Star (3/26/2008), Crescent with Emerald Star (3/26/2008), Scroll of Indoctrination for recruiting (22/2008), Cluster of Fire for gaming (3/17/2008), Crescent with Quartz Star (3/16/2008) and Crescent with Topaz Star (3/15/2008). He also has passed the Krath Grammar Studies (3/30/2008).

To further add to this Vorion has sent in the fictional discription for the Dremora Path for the Disciples of Ragnos (House project). I am very proud to request this Guardian be promoted to the rank of Jedi Hunter! Vorion... you have earned this... dont stop know... Dark Jedi Knight is within your grasp!

Ashura Isradia Sadow, 2008-04-03 13:20:26 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Nomen Nescio, 2008-04-03 00:19:19 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Mrakainus, 2008-04-03 00:06:40 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Orin Cordus, 2008-04-02 21:01:45 UTC

Taigikori has served Clan Taldryan well since his return from the Rogues and thus I believe he has earned an elevation to the rank of Jedi Hunter, the final step before Knighthood.

In terms of activity he has performed very well, earning thirty-three (33) Clusters of Fire, participating in at least nine (9) competitions - and gaining some Crescents to boot - as well as passing five (5) Shadow Academy exams.

This generous amount of activity coupled with good e-mail and great IRC communication is sufficient in my eyes to warrant promotion to Jedi Hunter. Congratulations, Taig, and good luck on the road to being Knighted.

, 2008-04-02 12:16:42 UTC

for constant activity, amassing 158 cfs, 3 Cr-T's, a SoI, and for winning the CRAP tournament. He is the epitome of what a journeyman should be and should strive for. As his master I am honored to promote him to the rank of Guardian.

Phoenix Palpatine Consul of Scholae Palatinae

Phoenix d'Tana Palpatine, 2008-04-01 16:42:01 UTC