Astralis, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Novitiate 2. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Tyranus, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Novitiate 2,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2025-06-26 01:59:52 UTC

Acolyte Kora has reached the required 2150 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 3.

Kora is steamrolling through the ranks! In the FOUR DAYS since her last promotion, Kora continues to be a bastion of activity.

Let’s count it out:

A steel cross. 12 CGs. 1 Crescent. 2 Society rank ups. 8 Shadow Academy courses. One new degree. 26K in credits earned towards the Clan Title!

The best part of leadership in this club is seeing a new member excited about being involved and participating in what we have to offer.

It’s my pleasure to promote Kora to JM3!

Congratulations!

Master Dracaryis, 2025-06-22 15:37:10 UTC

Neophyte Kora has reached the required 1300 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 2.

Kora is absolutely crushing it as a new member! Since Kora’s last promotion, she has earned over 12000 credits for the clan, participated in 5 competitions, and earned two society rank ups!

For her efforts, she has earned an Anteian Cross, as well as lots of XP.

It’s always great to see a new member who is as driven and excited to be a part of the club as Nora.

Congratulations on your promotion!

Master Dracaryis, 2025-06-18 07:38:05 UTC

Willadean, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Novitiate 2. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Ventress, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Novitiate 2,

Moff Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2025-06-17 17:09:16 UTC

Guess who's back? Back again?

I've dated myself with this reference, but Lan should appreciate it because he, too, is old. Despite being old, Lan returned to the DB and Clan Arcona barely a week ago and has made it is mission to go through every SA exam possible. Thank god for email filters. Lan has been having a regular party (a Lan-party, if you would) with the SA, but also has started to connect with other members to form gaming connections, and has been diligently working on his character sheet and getting caught up on the way of the modern DB!

Beyond those SA exams (43 courses, 9 degrees...I don't think I have close to that many), we're able to account for 10 competitions, a Sapphire Blade, 2 Grand Crosses, 2 Steel Crosses, 2 Anteian Cross (rip Antei), 3 Dark Crosses, 2 Gold Nova, 3 Silver Nova, 2 Bronze Nova, 866 Clusters of Fire, 12 PoBs (rip), and a bunch of scrolls, seals, and crescents.

We also get to account for old-old service as Proconsul, Consul, BTL and... apparently 19 years/ongoing Shadow Academy: Eclectic Pedagogue? Wild.

Anyway, with those powered combined, and Lan's ability to hit the ground running, we're very excited to have him back in the Clan and especially back home in HQD. We look forward to all the fun gaming, writing, and general shenanigans coming up for the future.

Quaestor of House Qel-Droma

Legend Wally, 2025-06-16 20:51:02 UTC

It’s a pleasure to be able to add my voice to this recommendation. I first met Lan back when he was al’Lan and I’m so glad to see him back and contributing to Arcona! He is genuinely one of those names that is forever tied to the Shadow Clan for me and having him come back has been a welcomed treat.

And boy, did he come back in style. My inbox has been crushed by his activity, our discord channels have been filled with his name, and he’s been a positive personality in our chats. Lan is an example of how much difference a single person can make and I’m glad we can recognize him so early into his return.

Keep up the excellent work and congrats on the promotion!

Raiju, 2025-06-16 20:19:51 UTC

I have only recently met Archpriest Lan when they transferred back to the clan recently, and I’m so pleased and honored to have gotten to meet them. It has been amazing to see him immediately engaging the clan with ease, quickly becoming an active figure in our chats. Lan took time to engage fellow gamers in games he likes, proactively sending them invites and encouraging future meet ups that were met with enthusiasm. Speaking of exuberant enthusiasm, Lan noted the mention of how many changes there were, went ‘Hold my drink’, and charged into the Shadow Academy with a fervor. Like Raiju mentioned, the flood of our inboxes has been Beautiful. The proactivity and self-sufficiency in discovering all that is now in our playground is lovely.

I look forward to seeing where your adventures go, Lan, and getting to know you better. Congratulations on your well earned promotion! May the stars guide your path!

Consul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna, 2025-06-16 20:48:20 UTC

Lexiconus, our favorite squid, has hustled his way to EQ4 by a long shot. He is a fantastic member of our community and it's been incredible to watch his progress toward the final rank of the Equites. It's incredible to have my inbox flooded with all his achievements thus far. He has earned it without a doubt.

He is an excellent representation of the dedication that can be shown by some of our returning rogue members. Since he transfered back to CSP, he quickly ferreted out what activities he enjoys doing and goes after them. He does everything he possibly can. Nothing gets in his way. He is a powerhouse in the Clan and I'm so glad to have him with us!

Lexic I am super stoked to be the first to congratulate you on reaching EQ4. Drinks are on you!

Empress Rayne Palpatine, 2025-06-15 18:01:22 UTC

Where to even begin with Lexiconus Qor? His activity level is truly exceptional, not only by its high volume, I swear I get an email every day with his name as a participant, but also by its remarkable breadth. Unlike many members who tend to stick towards their specific interests, Qor's influence is felt across a wide variety of club activities, including fiction, gaming, roleplaying, graphics, and yes, even puzzles. Since his last promotion, our resident Quarren has participated in an impressive 200 competitions, engaged in 47 individual gaming activities, completed 5 roleplaying sessions, fought 8 ACC battles, and entered 39 fiction competitions. Activity in the pillars of this club is an important thing. This is easily demonstrated by one key stat: society rankups. Qor has 26 since his last promotion. Puzzles and flash games are easy credits and XP, the real work is in these societies, though. Nine Shroud syndicate ranks, 11 ACC ranks, 2 in the GMRG, and 4 in the Envoy Corps again shows a breadth of activity and hard work that has earned him the last of the Equite ranks.

His recent dive into Roleplaying has been fantastic. Not just for the amount, but the quality as well, and has really helped the flow of our in-clan social sessions. He interacts extremely well with the rest of the clan during the session, both in character and out of character. Personally, the in-character posts he makes help me to see my character through a different set of eyes. It has helped me develop my main character and how he interacts with others. It is one thing to just post stuff; it is quite another for those posts to be meaningful, not just to yourself, but to others as well. He doesn’t just have fun doing them; he makes it fun for everyone else, too. Our sessions are much better off having Qor as an active participant.

Congratulations on Equite 4 Lexiconus Qor!

Hand of the Emperor Korvyn, 2025-06-14 02:34:25 UTC

In the last month, since his last promotion, Jaden has participated in 3 competitions and earned himself a Crescent with Ruby Star. He completed 25 Shadow Academy Courses and earned himself 7 Degrees. Jaden ranked up thrice across the various societies. He also earned a Steel Cross and a Seal of Loyalty.

Jaden Cardie is one of our promising new members and I am very happy to be able to promote him to the final rank in the journeyman tier. Jaden, JM4 used to be a massive milestone, congratulations on reaching it!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2025-06-13 23:58:33 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Sethran Keldan. I have heard reports from Clan Arcona that you have managed to accumulate 5 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-06-12 20:51:40 UTC

Sethran Keldan, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Novitiate 2. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Sunrider, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Novitiate 2,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-06-12 18:06:52 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Vanik. Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which together add up to no less than 368 XP!

An expedited recommendation for your promotion has been transmitted to the Master-at-Arms.

May the Force guide you,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-06-12 13:23:00 UTC