Emperor Highlander, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Taldryan, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-08-02 11:02:33 UTC

Who left that bag open again!?! Well, I guess the cat is truly out this time. Battlemaster to Battlelord while maintaining most of her nine lives. Congratulations on elevation to the esteemed rank of Equite 3, Katrila.

Since her last promotion in May 2024, Katrila has shredded through 146 competitions in a flurry of activity. Talk about having the zoomies! It seems not a day passes without a competition being judged and Katrila appearing on the placement board.

As her Quaestor, I count Katrila among the best that Tyranus has to offer. Clawing up 19 Ranks since last promotion, Katrila has shown the House and the whole clan what is possible with the club. You don't need to be the next Leo DaVinci to make a masterpiece but this didn't stop this feline fury from trying. And for her efforts, she has earned nearly (if not every) type of Crescent award possible. Shiny!

I laud your success even as my inbox yowls at the deluge of emails generated by your recent achievements. Well done and I look forwards to inevitable advancements in the future.

I guess you earned the yarn ball back...for now~

Titius Osseus, 2024-08-02 02:55:35 UTC

Katrila has been an absolute force since their return to Clan Plagueis. It's always amazing to see veteran members jump back in to the Brotherhood with a gusto, something I really identify with having done it a few times myself. Since their last promotion, Katrila hnas completed 146 competitions while earning placements in 26 of them in the form of the following: 3 Diamond, 8 Ruby, 9 Amethyst, 3 Sapphire, 1 Emerald, 1 Topaz, and 1 Quartz crescents. Beyond that, Kat has also earned their first Grand Cross as well as their second Sapphire blade.

Outside of that, Kat's passed a whopping 36 SA courses and earned 11 degrees. Society rank ups? How about 19 of those spread between the SA, GMRG, Inquisitorius, Shroud Syndicate, ACC, and Envoy Corps (so, basically, all of them!). Clusters? Kat's got those, too, in the shape of 80 Clusters of Fire, 32 Clusters of Ice, and 40 Clusters of Graphite. In essence, Kat's been an absolute monster of activity and it gives me great honor to request their promotion to the rank of Equite three!

Master Selika Roh di Plagia, 2024-08-01 17:56:47 UTC

It’s like someone pointed a laser pointer at the DB and let Kat loose. She is EVERYWHERE! Gaming, graphics, fiction, RPing, ACC, Shadow Academy, even bouncing around in various discord chats. Everywhere I look I see Kat, and I am here for it! Since her fated return I have been privileged enough to read some of her incredible and fun fictions, taken a look at her incredible art, and even had the chance to fight alongside our feline compatriot in some gaming activities. If I am organizing a comp, I can guarantee that Kat’s name will be among the participants. While all of the crunchy numbers have been covered, I do want to say that Kat is the type of member any leader would be proud to have in their clan. It just so happens that Plagueis has the honour of being the place she calls home. Congratulations on a truly well deserved promotion Kat, the catnip is on you!

TuQ’uan Varick di Plagia, 2024-08-02 01:54:14 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Tekkio. I have heard reports from Battleteam Proving Ground that you have managed to accumulate 5 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-08-01 20:04:26 UTC

Tekkio, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Battleteam Proving Ground, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-08-01 20:04:22 UTC

Regent might be the DC job bearing the greatest weight of expectation, not because it's unusually complex, time consuming, and member facing--which it absolutely is--but because our first two Regents went on to become JST, DGM (twice), and GM. That's a tough act to follow, but I don't think Noobi ever let it affect him. He came into the job eager to finish what Evant and Atra had begun and then to make his own mark on the role. For three years, until the pull of real life became too great to ignore, he never slowed down.

You can read through his reports and browse our stores if you want to see the possessions work that Noobi and his team have done over the years, but behind the scenes he brought just as much energy and focus to other tasks. He was a constant presence in DC discussions and would help his colleagues and those outside the DC with proposals, applications, etc. He has also been a mentor to many of our leaders, especially those from Tal. And he was so eager to help with vendetta comps that I had to kick him off of events because he wanted to do too much.

As Ood says in his rec below, Noobi has done a lot of growing in this club. I doubt the Noobi of 17 years ago could have accomplished so much for so long. I have faith in the team he has trained and left behind. I'm confident Thran will make him proud as Regent #4, but I think it's fair to say that Noobi is in a league of his own.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-07-28 16:55:42 UTC

Noobs -

Master. Master Noobs.

You did it, my friend. A very long, stressful road of the last few years culminates in something we all knew you would get to. Elder 2 is one hell of an accomplishment. One you’ve earned in spades. You’ve been an incredible friend, ally, and co-worker. You helped breathe continued and refreshing life into the monster that is the Possessions system and were willing to facilitate any of the insane stuff I wanted to pull off for our factions.

You done good. <3

Lord Idris Adenn, 2024-07-23 21:14:25 UTC

I had the honor of serving on Noobi’s staff as a Magistrate for a term and alongside him on the Council. In the time I’ve known him in the Regent role, Noobi was organized, driven, and committed to providing members with the highest-quality content and service possible. Noobi truly took the regency and made it his own, taking possessions to new heights and, in the mark of a truly great leader, setting up the office to churn along toward a lofty vision after his term ended.

On a more personal level, I owe Noobi a great deal. He gave me a chance to serve on staff during one of the lower points in my DB career. He offered relentless encouragement as I settled into the Fist role, helping calm my nerves during that first vendetta. He quickly became an enthusiastic co-conspirator on all my crazy ideas for reforming the Grand Master’s Royal Guard. The successful reform of the GMRG and the popular new society rewards wouldn’t have been possible without Noobi. He refined ideas while contributing significant ones of his own to the project.

I have little doubt that his service to the Brotherhood will continue in a series of new roles. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the club. Truly you have earned the title of Master.

Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2024-07-24 00:30:11 UTC

Noobi and I have locked horns over projects and policies more than a few times over the years, but nevertheless he's become someone I consider a friend. That sounds like a contradiction, but it's not. Noobi is passionate about this club. He's passionate about the Council's role as Bringer of Cool Stuff to the members. Passion translates to strong opinions on the details, but I think we've always been in step on the big picture of providing a better experience for the members. And Noobi is not squeamish about putting in hours and hours of work towards that big picture. It was silly that he lingered at EQ4 while doing that level of work, but it's good to see him getting his due now.

Alethia Archenksova
Headmistress

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-07-25 16:34:56 UTC

I've had the personal pleasure of knowing Noobis for nearly 27 years, spanning time going back even before the DB came into existence. And without a doubt, I can say that he is absolutely one of the most deserving of a promotion to EL2.

Going all the way back then, I've watched him grow and mature from the fun little bundle of chaos squirrel energy that he used to be into the mature and forward-focused individual he is today. Always looking to improve things for others, while sometimes overlooking his own needs; but thats Noobis.

I've been able to watch the outcome of this growth in his love of being Regent while being one of his Magistrates these last years. From Life Day, to May the Fourth, to spontaneous Expansion releases for the fun of it just to make sure members had fun new things to interact and utilize. Everything he does, like I've said, has been for the members.

I look forward to what else he will do in the future, as I know for certain no matter what it is, he will continue to do everything for the members. Thank you brother, for all you've done. Now, you're part of the Masters.

Drinks are on you.

Sage Cassandra Oriana Taldrya, 2024-07-25 17:41:21 UTC

Anubis’ contributions to this club have been well documented. Three years as Regent produced a heretofore unseen level of expansion of the possessions system. His guidance and leadership in this role made all of this possible. I could drone on for hours about what Anubis has done for the DB, but I’ll spare you all the time. It’s alot. Like really really alot.

I think Anubis embodies the spirit of this club to the fullest level. He’s the poster child for second chances. He’s climbed the ranks, worked incredibly hard, and set straight the errs of his past. He was given an opportunity and he took it. And what a masterclass he put on…

I am so happy that I have had the opportunity to get to know him. Anubis is a dear friend and mentor. He has always presented himself to me with integrity, honesty, and tact. Serving as his Praetor was, so far, the greatest privilege of my DB career. And to have the continued opportunity to work with him now, as he serves as a member of the Regent’s staff, is an even greater blessing.

I cannot thank Anubis enough for his help, guidance, friendship and “taking a chance” on me. In a way, I'm like his foundling. He took me on and showed me the Regent way.

Congratulations, Bossman. You are a Master now. This is the Way.

Thran Occasus-Palpatine, 2024-07-26 01:34:02 UTC

Noobi.

I am so god damn proud of you. You have become one of the leaders of our group of Internet Space Wizards. You've grown, you've kicked ass, you've done a shocking number of things.

And I suspect? You aren't done yet. You'll be back. I can't wait.

Congratulations!

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-07-26 02:38:43 UTC

There’s so much to say about Noobi and I know I am not gifted enough to say it. So, I’ll say this…I’ve seen the spreadsheets he managed as Regent and they are beautiful.

So much of what makes the DB real is possessions and I found myself early awaiting each release with glee knowing there was going to be a new toy I had to get.

Noobi struck that perfect balance between silliness and seriousness that made you love the debates and discussions about what would come next for the Brotherhood.

You’ve earned this and so much more!

Master Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz, 2024-07-26 04:46:15 UTC

Ahh Anubis,

I remember being a member of Acclivis Draco back in January 2008, I think it was around noon on saturday the 5th, when Noobis joined HAD from the rogues. Such a great friendship! So many realised memories!

I remember being a member of Acclivis Draco back in January 2008, I think it was around dinner on saturday the 5th, when Noobis left HAD to rejoin the rogues. Such a loss! So many unrealised memories!

I remember Anubis, he was a little shit. Then he got bigger. Let's hope he hasn't stopped growing yet!

Congratulations my friend!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-07-26 18:28:15 UTC

I've known Noobis for many years, both within the Brotherhood and in other clubs. In that time, he's grown remarkably as a leader, and become laser-focused on making the club the best place it can be. He stepped up to help me lead Taldryan in 2019 and 2020 despite not really wanting the job, because he knew the Clan needed Summiteers that could lead by example. He took on often thankless Regent Staff positions doing behind-the-scenes work that most members never realise happens, then became the public face of the Possessions system—and the lightning rod for criticisms of the same—when he became Regent.

Noobis perseveres because making the club better is more important to him than trying to keep people happy. His attitude gets results, too. Possessions is an impressive system, no matter what your opinions are on specific aspects of it. The Brotherhood has been able to offer its members more options because of Possessions, and Noobis has been at the heart of those efforts for almost five years. That's the kind of dedication that makes a true Elder.

General.

Master Seraine "Erinyes" Taldrya Ténama, 2024-07-28 14:48:48 UTC

As detailed in the recommendation for his shiny new Ruby Scepter, Mal has kept the Herald office working at a high level of quality and efficiency. I greatly appreciate the work he's done so far and hope this promotion will give him some motivation to keep it up! Congratulations!

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-07-17 14:35:55 UTC

Since his last promotion, about 7 years ago, Wade hasn’t been idle. Having spent the last 5 years as a rogue, we’re quite happy to have him back. In this time, he’s organized 5 competitions. Additionally, he’s participated in 73 competitions, earning himself 14 Crescents (3 Amethyst, 3 Sapphire, & 8 Emerald). He earned himself 16 Seals of Wrath in the 12th Great Jedi War. Additionally, he’s acquired 6 Clusters of Fire, 16 Clusters of Ice, and 34 Clusters of Graphite. On the side of the Societies, he’s elevated his rank 13 times across the various societies. He has further earned himself 1 Anteian Cross, 1 Steel Cross, 1 Grand Cross, and 1 Sapphire Blade. Narman/Wade has completed 5 Shadow Academy Courses.

In the month since he joined Taldryan, Wade has quickly established himself as a highly active and sociable taldryanite. He’s been a solid presence on discord and seems to always be either sharing some information, impression or interacting with another member as they are doing so.

Wade, neither of us has been in Taldryan for very long. However, it seems like our new home is suiting both of us quite well. It’s truly wonderful to be able to promote you already. Keep up the good effort and I expect to be able to promote you again before too long. For now, go enjoy being an EQ2 and all it entails, you’ve more than earned this promotion!!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-07-16 19:46:28 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Ra Rogera. I have heard reports from Battleteam Selen Training Corps that you have managed to accumulate 5 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-07-11 08:29:34 UTC

Ra Rogera, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Battleteam Selen Training Corps, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-07-10 20:55:04 UTC

Erin has been an EL1 longer than most of our members have been in the club. A lot of that time was spent bouncing between Tal and the rogues, but in the last few years she has made a concerted effort to be more active and has sought out leadership roles and major projects including PCON and CON of Taldryan, P:HM, M:SCL, and now Emissary. Her work as M:SCL in particular is worth highlighting: I have spent most of the last decade on the DC and in all of that time, I have never seen anyone on the SCL staff make the kinds of major contributions that Erin has made in just a few months--most notably coding the new judgment system for the ACC.

She's an enthusiastic participant in DC discussions (legacy title: Argues With Bears) and a font of ideas, but she can also get things done. Most recently she led the charge in quantifying DC staff processing tasks for XP, something that had historically been a very wishy washy, handwavey item in medal and promotion requests.

I am very glad that she decided to give leadership another shot and that she was in the right place at the right time to land Emissary. Congratulations, Erin, on finally being recognized as one of our eldest elders.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-07-10 19:32:48 UTC

Such Elder. Much Wisdom. Wow.

This one has been highly anticipated and for good reason. Stints running TAL, work in DC offices and finally EMS itself, Erin has been quite busy over her very long career. None of those jobs have been easy, and it makes me very glad to see her finally cross that EL2 goal line.

Impressively she managed to not only deal with the stresses as of a totally new DC position, but also has taken the time to do some coding magic to finally get the Judging overhaul of the ACC done. That involved parsing my train of thought notes and descriptions, which is no easy feat. Everytime I’ve had to deal with Erin she has been insanely responsive, receptive, and ready to get the job done, traits we all hope for in any member, and especially in a Councilor.

Many congratulations Erin on this promotion. Now go argue with the bear some more.

Lord Idris Adenn, 2024-07-09 16:57:27 UTC

In the DJB, there are two kinds of people; members who sit in the dark and complain about it being dark, and never offering or attempting to try and do anything about, and then members who will not just complain about it being dark, but offer ideas on how to make it less dark, grab a fricking ladder, climb up, and change the goddamn lightbulb.

I am talking about light bulbs, and fully understand that we already got rid of the "dark" part of the Jedi Brotherhood. You know what I meant.

Anyway, Erinyes is the later kind of member. It's one thing to recognize issues with something, and then to lament about it. I first got to know Erin when she came back to the Brotherhood after time away by luck. I was added to a small group chat with her where we got to commiserate on things we thought could be done better in the club.

I'm honored to say that I've now gotten to watch Erinyes chase after her ideas and goals. To actually put the work in and try to make changes to the Brotherhood. It's easy to be complacent, or fall back on the "better" old times, but she has kept her eyes forward and focused.

She was part of trio of big-brains (with Arch and I) to see the potential for RP as a platform, not just a side activity that a few people were doing. Her input helped the proposal that ultimately went to the Grand Masters and was approved.

While I can't speak to her Clan-leadership, I do know that Erin was a big factor in helping to bridge relationships between Clans.

When she didn't get Emissary, she could have just said 'fluff it. But she didn't. She continued to work, and when things required her to step up, she did.

As Emissary and working with the SCL, she has also been one of the only non-James people to help develop important changes to the database side of our website. She also was able to help me get the data I needed, as Exarch, to make informed decisions. She accomplished this by making a report targeted towards RP activity that I can now run whenever I want. She's taken feedback, tweaked things, and even implemented a way to track my staffs admin approvals on RPs. Which is awesome and a great QoL feature.

All of these things, plus her continued commitment to improving the club, make her a true Elder 2, even if the XP threshold was met.

Keep up the great work, Erinyes.

-W

Legend Wally, 2024-07-10 01:16:16 UTC

Erinyes. It has been an insane year, considering that only a year ago I didn’t really know you. In that time, we spent an entire 5 weeks of our lives messing about on Halo Infinite and stepped up into the Emissary Office as partners in crime social stuff. We poked at each other’s applications for Emissary, supporting each other despite being in competition and proceeded to get to work before I got the pleasure of working under you. All through that time we’ve shared perfectly acceptable ladies wielding axes, cat pics, no shots being thrown away and many gremlin activities. I couldn’t ask for more, though you gave it in heaps. I’m used to having activity assessments to pull here, but I’ll try and reel off what I’ve seen of Erinyes instead. From memory.

From day one in the office, she was on the ground creating prospective changes for the club. For instance, Erinyes was the brain behind moving the competition tab to activities rather than Main and while I’m sure some still click main (Including myself), it’s the beginning of a line of dominos. It’s been some time since I’ve seen the plans, but they were being built from well before she was even hired to the magistrate role.

Then as January rolled around, we were knee deep in it. The social media launch in February, the first upcoming member newsletters that needed to roll out for the rogues and the clan members, as well as the continuing progress and plans for the backend of things, Erinyes worked to keep us organised and working forward. I’ve been able to go to Erinyes over anything and everything, be it concerns or additional thoughts wise. Threads full of random comments and ideas can speak to that. Yet we still got it done. Her kindness and the trust she built as a leader, I also had no hesitation when I realised Consul-hood was overwhelming my ability to be a good Praetor. I was given the time through the months prior to focus elsewhere and pull through on tasks, and found myself fumbling as time continued. Erinyes was beyond supportive, allowing me time to solidify the decision before I stepped away truly. There is no complaint I have about her as a leader, member or friend in this club.

There is no doubt the impact Erinyes has had on the club, a pillar of the #OneBrotherhood mindset and working to make this club the best community it can be. Arguer of Bears and Avatar of Noodles. As long deserved as this has been, drinks are still going to be on you for this one <3.

Envoy Zuza Lottson, 2024-07-10 01:44:40 UTC

What more can I add here that hasn't already been said? Erinyes has been my most productive staff member in years, taking the lead on and completing numerous projects the details of which can be found on the recommendations on the various awards she recently received. Not only that, but she managed to accomplish this while also serving on the Emissary's staff and later even taking over the Emissary role itself. It is often said that one of the key things that defines the higher level Elders is that they have made lasting changes to the Brotherhood, and this is certainly the case for Erin. Congratulations on this promotion, it is well deserved!

Ascendant James Lucius Entar, 2024-07-10 12:41:54 UTC

Throughout my time working as Communications Tribune, and now Magistrate to the Emissary, Erinyes has not only been an incredible collaborator, but a wonderful "boss" and friend. I know I wouldn't be in the position I am in today without her, and for that I am forever grateful. She has been the sturdy rock in the crazy world that is "Emissary." From getting a kick start on the Social Media accounts, to social hangouts/attempted movie nights, and even redesigning the DJB website, the Emissary team has accomplished a lot this year and wouldn't have done so without her. Outside of the Emissary world, Erinyes is an active in the Discord, and a very kind person, one that I have been able to lean on and talk to (as I am sure others have as well). She is everything a DJB leader should be and more. Thank you Erinyes for all your hard work and dedication with the Brotherhood as a whole, and the Emissary team. This promotion is WELL deserved! I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and look forward to present and future collaborations! Congratulations!

Nora Olen, 2024-07-10 12:48:58 UTC

Many things have already been said about Erinyes as a member and leader, all of them justified, and yet most certainly altogether none of us able to completely sum up her impact. I could discuss her wonderfulness as a DM of several long term RPs I've been in and her curation and world building of several fictional aspects of Taldraya and the club and her collaboration with members on in character companies and storylines. I could talk about how proactive she is as Emissary and her legacy as a Combat Master being one I never saw in its prime but have experienced over and over when we worked with each other for a brief and -- to me -- legendary time as ACC Judges. But I want to take the time to acknowledge not just her investment and care in her positions and her attention and time in making this club better for everyone, but also her time and attention as a friend. If someone is low, Erin is there to cheer them on with a carefully crafted doggo meme or a loading gif of their pet. If they need advice or an ear, she will listen with attentiveness and sympathy. She will reach out and check on people when no one else may. She will find it important what others find important.

But most of all, Erin, I would like to say this: for over a decade I fought to make the club a more inclusive, feminist place by taking that charge at the front and enduring all the lashes, stereotyping allegations against my work, and glass ceilings. You were a name I heard of rarely, like other female members of the past, spoken of at the least more kindly than them. And when I actually got to meet you, you were incredible. You still are. You understand. You are an ally in womanhood in a place that was not for women. And it's grown. And it's better. But let it not go unsaid how you were part of that fight, sister. How we are both now in a rare group and so much deserved, to be female Masters in the time after postion-granted auto-ranks. You have endured, and inspired, and I see you.

Thank you. For being so much. For doing so much. And for walking ahead and then standing beside me. All our love and ardor. Congratulations for something long overdue but hopefully not too late.

Atty

Golden Envoy Abbey Atty Attiter Ann, 2024-07-10 18:15:00 UTC

If I had a nickel for every time I developed some new set of duties and then dumped them in Erin's lap and walked away, I would only have two nickels, but that's two more than I'd have for anybody else.

We don't make new positions often, but when we do, the role is normally defined by the person who first holds the job. Regent was created to manage our possessions system and it went to the guy who created out possessions system. Exarch was created for me to figure out what the Exarch needed to do. Stuff like that.

Emissary didn't work that way. Bubba and I wrote the job description for it and then threw it to the wolves. The wolves turned out to be Qormus, who inaugurated the position but disappeared before implementing any of his plans. So Erin got the worst of both worlds: she didn't get to define what her job was to match her vision, but she did have to figure out how to do it without the benefit of other examples or a trained staff. It takes a special kind of person to do than and actually get anywhere, someone who's capable of looking at the big picture and then arranging the little details to change the macrocosm. Erin came into the Emissary job with the skills and background for a lot of the detail work, but her ability to marry that to a strategic vision is why the Emissary office will outlive her term and continue to fulfill the club's needs for years to come.

As for the other nickel, I'm an analyst by trade and so every problem looks like an analytical problem to me. There are a lot of factors to go into making good decisions as a summit leader or Council member, and I think a key one is that you need to understand the context for your decisions. That's hard to do without data, so I made it a pet project to provide data and analysis on member activity and unit health to club leadership. But like I said, I'm an analyst, not a data scientist or a programmer. Fortunately for the club, Erin has been developing her skillset in both those areas and she's moved from supporting that effort to taking it over altogether and advancing it in ways I couldn't have.

As others, particularly Erin, have pointed out: this promotion has been a long, long time coming. I regret that this rec only really addressed the last nine or twelve months of a long career as an EL1, but I'm glad to see her move into the next chapter of her career.

Alethia Archenksova
Headmistress

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-07-10 19:26:25 UTC

Woo!

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-07-10 19:35:54 UTC