TuQ’uan has been invaluable member of Plagueis of late as both a beacon of activity as well as a good example for our younger members. In the past 5 months, TuQ has participated in an extraordinary 51 competitions. Seventeen of these were in the recent Great Jedi War, and he was one of only three members of Plagueis to enter at least one in each “bin” of the event to achieve 100% participation for his unit. Another 25 of these were in the recent Plagueis Pro Bowl event. Out of these events he’s earned a grand total of 7 crescents, representing both quality of work and quantity. Beyond his event activity, TuQ has earned 137 Clusters of Fire, 25 Clusters of Ice, 1 Cluster of Earth and 8 Clusters of Graphite. He’s also been hard at work in the Shadow Academy in this period earning a grand total of 5 degrees, including a Dark Sage in History and Lore.

Just as important as TuQ’uan’s activity level has been his contributions to the Clan as a leader. For the past 5 months and until very recently, TuQ’uan served as the Battleteam Leader of the Circle. In truth though, TuQ was my right hand during this period. He took point on contacting our newest members and keeping them on track as they rose through the ranks. Beyond this, he frequently made insightful contributions to reports to help keep folks up to date on goings on in the Circle. He’s recently made the transition to Aedile and I wish him all the well in that position. Equally as impressive has been his work as a Magistrate to the Voice for the past 3 months, a position I personally know the rigors of.

For all the reasons above, I’d like to welcome TuQ’uan to the ranks of the Equites!

Grand Inquisitor Arden Karn di Plagia, 2017-12-16 02:15:31 UTC

NG-42, 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 Tarentum, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Warlord Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2017-12-16 22:43:11 UTC

Since Kromtal was last promoted nine months ago, he has continued to serve faithfully as an adviser and assistant to the Clan Summit and myself as Rollmaster. He attempts to make regular contact with every new join, not only through the automated email system, but over Telegram and email contact as much as possible. Most recently, he has been in communication with Mordred/Joe Durham, but has also been working on contacting and reactivating Cordin Siprus, Fadas, T’Calla, Karus and Dain Caithis, as well as every other below-DJK member we have (14 total at the moment). He knows that new members are the lifeblood of this Club and Clan, and he is working daily on trying to improve our retention and ignition of new members. He wants to get the Club fire into them!

Additionally, as a leader in Tarentum, he has organized or co-organized 16 events, participated in a total of 28 events, with his most recent being two GJW events, despite having a family emergency that limited his ability to compete. He was still able to show up and help at the GJW, like several others in the Clan, where others did not. Whether in a crisis or not, Kromtal shows up ready to play. Additionally, he has earned 82 medals with an Anteian Cross high, written over 3,300 words of fiction and played eight PvE games, passed four Shadow Academy courses and gained two degrees, and has tried to show how the aging position of Rollmaster can still have purpose and use in the modern Brotherhood today.

Kromtal and I have been friends for years, and I can honestly say, he hates to feel as though he is failing me as a friend and assistant. He is dedicated to Tarentum, and regularly emphasizes his commitment and apologizes for “not being more.” And yet, the reality is, he shows up and is an example of how, even when you don’t have an exorbitant amount of time, the adult members of Tarentum can still actually do something. He is an example to others, and a vast help to me in making sure that our leadership team provides a great example to this Clan. Kromtal is regularly present on Telegram, actively takes part in not only our Clan channel, but our various leadership channels and weekly training meetings, and makes himself available to new members and our House Summits alike in trying to cultivate activity and longevity out of our random joins.

Kromtal has been a dedicated team member, and I believe he has exhibited the tenacity and commitment to leadership to warrant this recognition. Congratulations, pally.

Master Zsarion Bloodfyre, 2017-12-16 16:02:08 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Joe Durham. Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which include:

• Join Telegram or IRC, and visit Clan Channel
• Participate in 1 competition
• Pass 2 Shadow Academy courses, excluding Advancement Survey, Comms 101: Discourse Forum, Comms 102: Telegram, Comms 103: DJBWiki (An Introduction), Dark Brotherhood Basics, Essentials 101: History, Essentials 102: Departments, Essentials 103: Paths & Orders, Essentials 104: Ranks, Essentials 105: Organization, Essentials 106: Medals, Gaming 101: Setting up & Finding Matches, Gaming 102: Fist-o-matic, Gaming 103: Submitting Gaming Activity, Gaming 104: Pazaak, Graphics in the Brotherhood, Trial of Acquisition, Trial of Identity, Vendetta 101: Foundation, Vendetta 102: Submission, and Vendetta 103: Fiction and Graphics Tips
• Pass the Advancement Survey Shadow Academy Course

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Warlord Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2017-12-16 16:34:48 UTC

It's time to recognise a key member of the CNS Summit and I'm pleased to be able to write this rec for Jurdan.

Since his last promotion back in August 2016, Jurdan has served 7 months as Battleteam Leader of Shadow Guard in Scholae Palatinae, before coming to us in Naga Sadow to serve as Aedile of House Shar Dakhan.

His time spent in the position has seen him run a Clan event, provide reports, support and encourage members to participate in competitions and the recent Great Jedi War. Jurdan has organised 12 competitions, while also co-organising a further 6. Added to that, Jurdan has participated in a total of 203 competitions and placing in 45 of them!

Jurdan has received a variety of crescents, and has also kicked butt in gaming, earning 1756 Clusters of Fire, 709 Clusters of Earth and 2 Pendants of Blood, having competed in 179 PVP matches and 171 PVE matches.

He has also earned 70 Clusters of Graphite and 48 Clusters of Ice, while writing almost 18,000 words across fictions and ROs.

Jurdan led from the front during the 12th GJW, completing 27 out of 28 competitions, being unable to compete in ACC Phase 2. He encouraged his fellow Clanmates to compete and teamed up with several of them to get entries into the team events.

For his service as a leader, Jurdan has earned a Grand Cross and 2 Steel Crosses.

Add to this the 3 courses he's completed in the Shadow Academy, the 1 Legion of Scholar and the 1 Scroll of the Master for mentoring Reiyden Rosenau to the rank of Knight and you can see a picture of why Jurdan deserves the rank of Battlelord.

His dedication to his job, his eagerness to get people to play games with him and the constant attempts to get people to participate and enjoy their time in Naga Sadow have seen Jurdan become a valuable member of my Summit.

Jurdan came to us under a cloud of controversy. He has since dispelled that and has shown why Aexod made the right decision in hiring him. I can rely on Jurdan to get the job done when given to him and has shown great improvement in his team play and sense of fair play. Jurdan has become an example of what one can do when they take the chances given to them to the max.

Congratulations on your promotion to Battlelord, Jurdan.

Consul of Naga Sadow

Professor Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar, 2017-12-16 07:53:36 UTC

Much has been said about Jurdan's qualifications for elevation to EQ3, which he clearly has in spades, but I want to focus on one in particular.

When it comes to the Brotherhood and his duties as Aedile, Jurdan is selfless. He works tirelessly and with a great deal of initiative to make sure he does everything he can to succeed in his role as my Aedile. I could not ask for a better second in command, and I would be remiss to acknowledge that if I've done anything right as Quaestor so far, it's at least in part because I have Jurdan beside me.

To get into some specifics, because why not, Jurdan has been crucial in helping to implement my vision for the Disciples of Dakhan. In fact, we began discussing it while we were both candidates for the position I ultimately won (though the reverse would have been great too). He has provided thoughtful feedback and put in significant effort in the generation of the framework that has become the current Disciples of Dakhan. This will, I hope, become the primary legacy that I leave behind from my tenure as Quaestor, but I would be lying if I said that I did not get any help from my fantastic Aedile.

To my mind, EQ3 is the level at which the rank extends beyond the accomplishments of the member themself, and instead reflects more the position that the member plays in the Brotherhood at large. Jurdan has been and continues to consistently display the qualities of an ideal member of Naga Sadow and the Brotherhood, and I would gladly serve under this outstanding member at any time should (when) he eventually rises to great positions. He has been the very definition of a role model to everyone in the House and Clan.

Congratulations, Jurdan.

Aul Celsus, 2017-12-16 05:37:03 UTC

In the time since he has come to Clan Naga Sadow, Jurdan has worked hard to dispel any misgivings that people may have had when he first joined our number. In the time he has served as an Aedile in particular, he has proven his worth as a leader with his helpful attitudes, running a number of gaming competitions and continued to cheer on his fellows. Working personally beside him in the War, I cannot help but admire the effort and thought that he puts into all the things he does for Clan and Brotherhood. Working with Aul, he has also hosted events like the Pirates of Aeotheran, which saw about a quarter of our Clan take part. More recently, his drive to get as many events as possible done, and with the number of discussions we held about our team War entries, I have come to realize one big thing.

Jurdan has a heart for his people. He enjoys what he does, but he does not seem as focused on his own success. Now, he does have like a- what- 20 to 22% participation to shiny average which is nothing to shake a stick at, but his core focus is on taking part and encouraging others. Which, if you ask me, is good stuff. The man has a leader's heart, and I look forward to seeing what else he gets up to in the coming months. I am glad to add my voice in recommending that Jurdan Krennel be lifted to the ranks of the 3rd grade Equites.

I will be watching his progress with great interests. Congratulations, Battlelord!

Master Bentre Stahoes, 2017-12-16 03:04:15 UTC

Jurdan Krennel has been an extremely influential member to his peers, myself included. As mentioned by others, the Pirates of Aeotheran competitions were a big success and a clan favourite. In terms of gaming, he is always inviting members to play across a variety of platforms and possesses a vast wealth of knowledge on the subject. In terms of fiction writing, he has been an excellent mentor. Most recently I witnessed him in action during the GJW run-on. He was available every single day, keeping realism in check and offering fresh ideas to the group.

As a mentor Jurdan has proven to be a great asset to those interested in future leadership opportunities as well. Without his encouragement and confidence in me I’m not sure if I would have taken the role as battleleader to the Disciples of Dakhan. Since accepting the position he has had to endure a great number of questions and I greatly value all the feedback he provided to me and the other “newbies” since joining the DJB.

Congratulations on your well deserved promotion Jurdan!

Erik Cato, 2017-12-16 04:53:47 UTC

When I think on who my active members are, Kul’tak Drol is always one of the first members who come to mind. Since his promotion to Warrior at the beginning of the year, Kul has maintained himself as a steadily present member of Clan Plagueis, participating regularly in our clan and club-wide events. In last March’s The Enemy Below event, his consistent action as a competitor and regular support in driving activity during the event was invaluable. Drol provided entries to all 24 of the competitions in TEB, earning himself a 2nd and 3rd placement in individual competitions and an overall 10th place finish. He also participated in this year’s multi-clan event, the 2017 Plagueis/Taldryan Pro Bowl, representing his clan and house with 9 total entries. Lastly in the way of unit activity, Kul waved the clan colors in the largest event of the year, Great Jedi War XII, and participated in 6 competitions, earning 6 Seals of Wrath. Combined with the many stand alone competitions that he regularly entered this year, Kul’tak has participated in a total of 59, earning 2 Crescents with Amethyst Star, 4 Crescents with Sapphire Star, and a Crescent with Emerald Star.

Aside from his dedication to compete for Clan Plagueis, Kul’tak has shown himself to be a capable writer, finishing 3 separate battles in the Antei Combat Center, adding 3 well-written posts to the clan’s Manifest Destiny Run-On, and writing a total of 10,975 words, earning 36 Clusters of Ice for his efforts. His gaming has resulted in 4 PVP matches and 3 PVE submissions, netting 19 Clusters of Fire. His entries in graphic competitions this year have netted Kul 14 Clusters of Graphite. Additionally, his presence in Telegram makes the clan channel an enjoyable place and his efforts to provide his clanmates with guidance and advice. Drol has changed the clan chat for the better since joining and helped maintain a friendly and interactive social environment for his fellow Plagueians in this past year as well.

As a member of Clan Plagueis, Kul’tak Drol has been a wonderful asset. In past recognition of his value to his clan and the Brotherhood, he has earned two Anteian Crosses for his consistency and dedication as well as a Dark Cross for his project work on the Voice Staff. His desire to work for the betterment of his clan and the club as a whole is the kind of marker that really shows when a member is ready to continue advancing. On their own, each of Kul’s accomplishments this year mark his as a valued member and a hard worker. Together they equate a level of activity that I would only expect of someone of a higher rank. As such I can no longer watch him remain at the rank of Warrior and would be glad to recommend he be promoted to Battlemaster for his efforts. You deserve it, Kul. Congratulations!

Warlord Furios Morega di Plagia, 2017-12-15 20:32:38 UTC

Derek is a very valued member of Scholae Palatinae, especially in House Excidium and Tacitus Athanasius. His friendship, consistency in Telegram, encouragement to other members, and role modelling in participation never goes unnoticed. Since his last promotion in March, he has completed 66 different competitions, and co-organized 4 competitions. He also passed four courses which gained two more degrees to his name. Derek has also earned 1 SC, 1 AC, Cr:5A, Cr:6S, Cr:10E, and Cr:13T. He also gained 21 Clusters of Fire through 8 PvP matches, 9 Clusters of Ice through 1 ACC and 2939 words of fiction, 5 Clusters of Graphite, 3 Legions of the Scholar, and 5 Seals of Wrath. In the recent Great Jedi War, he earned himself his very first Silver Nova by participating in the Multimedia Competition “In a World…” with several other members of the Clan. Way to go, Derek! I think you have more than earned your new promotion… Equite 2!

Alara Deathbane Quaestor of House Excidium

Alara Deathbane, 2017-12-14 13:59:31 UTC

Derek has maintained a consistently high level of activity over the last 9 months since his promotion to warrior. The bulk of his activity has been in his competition entry, which has been across a range of different brotherhood activities; Derek has earned clusters of fire, ice, earth and graphite. In the war he earned 5 seals of wrath, and earned a silver nova for his contribution to an excellent multimedia entry. In addition, Derek has always had an excellent community contribution, being consistently active on the clan’s telegram channel.

Many thanks for your contributions to the clan Derek, and congratulations on this well deserved promotion!

Elincia Consul of Scholae Palatinae

General Zentru'la, 2017-12-14 13:57:57 UTC

I am honored to award Derek Cinn for his excellent contributions since his last elevation. Once he became an Equite, he continued his outstanding individual activity and took a more prevalent role in House Excidium. He worked closely with me as Quaestor, and now Proconsul, to learn about the Brotherhood; time management, writing recommendations, writing reports, auditing activity, and a myriad of other tasks. In addition, he helped with the planning of fictional updates, house competitions, and planning for our Clan’s future. He has demonstrated a strong streak of individual activity that has been maintained over a long period of time; a true test for entrance to the rank of Equite II. I am excited to see his continued development as a producer, and future leader, as he works towards his next elevation. Keep up the learning and continue to be a sponge for any lesson shared with you, Derek.

Braecen Kaeth
Proconsul of Scholae Palatinae

Braecen Kaeth, 2017-12-14 13:59:10 UTC

Kylex, the moment you’ve waited for has finally come. You’ve completed 64 competitions , gained your first Silver Nova for participating in the latest GJW, and your activity and consistency in Telegram chat can not go unnoticed. You’ve completed 6 ACC’s, You've gained your very first Steel Cross, 1 Anteian Cross, 1 Dark Cross, your first Silver Nova, Cr:1D, Cr:3A, Cr:7S, Cr:15E, Cr:9T, and Cr:1Q. You've also collected 25 Clusters of Ice, 16 Clusters of Graphite, 1 Seal of Loyalty, and 6 Seals of Wrath. You also have four fictions and nine news comments on your belt.

. Because of all the above, I’d like to commend you for your dedication to the clan by recommending you for the promotion to Equite 2. Congratulations!

Alara Deathbane Quaestor of House Excidium

Alara Deathbane, 2017-12-14 04:24:34 UTC

Kylex is a constant whirlwind of activity within Scholae Palatinae. He’s participated in an incredible amount of competitions since his last promotion and also has a good record in placing in competition, earning a diamond crescent for first place in a db wide competition. Kylex is also a frequent ACC combatant, and has completed 6 battles since his last promotion, brushing up his own writing skills while also helping his clanmates to gain valuable practice, and helped our multimedia team to a second place GJW finish. He’s also one of the most active members on our telegram channel, and breathes life into the Scholae community. Kylex has established himself as one of our core active members, and for this, in addition to his project work as detailed by Alara, I’m very happy to recommend his promotion to Equite 2.

Congratulations Kylex!

Elincia Consul of Scholae Palatinae

General Zentru'la, 2017-12-14 04:23:38 UTC

I am honored to join the chorus of voices praising the efforts, and growth, of Kylex since his last elevation. Earlier this year, we praised Kylex for his outstanding individual effort and his demonstration of traits we look for in leaders. He continues to impress as a contributing member of his House leadership team, an active tasker for his Clan Summit, and a producer of content for his fellow Battle Team & House members. I am confident that as he continues to refine these skills and apply them at the Battle Team and House level, he will turn into a stalwart candidate for elevation into the higher Equite ranks. Thank you for helping create fictional plot points for the House and Battle Team fictions, rallying your peers in major events (like the Great Jedi War), and providing a free, open environment in chat to let members express themselves and rewarding their time & attention with free graphics/drawings. This is a major step in the direction you want to go… keep up the hard work, Kylex! And congratulations on everything you have accomplished this far.

Braecen Kaeth
Proconsul of Scholae Palatinae

Braecen Kaeth, 2017-12-14 04:24:27 UTC

Jace Lyrafi, 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 Battle Team Zirael, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Warlord Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2017-12-14 11:30:57 UTC

Reno Dyre, 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 House Galeres, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Warlord Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2017-12-14 02:50:03 UTC