Adem Bol’era has been an exemplary member of House Qel-Droma since his return to activity. Today I am honoured to be rewarding his hard work with his promotion to Equite I, welcoming him into the Equite ranks. Congratulation, Adem. This is very well earned.

Since his last promotion Adem has participated in 48 Competitions. In this time he has submitted 76 PvE Activities and 6 Fiction Activities. Collecting 11 Crescents (4 Cr-S, 6 Cr-E 1 Cr-T), 1 Pendant of Blood, 172 Clusters of Fire, 481 Crescents of Earth and 88 Clusters of Ice. He has written 24932 Words of Fiction, excluding ROs and any work done on project basis.

Adem has been an active participant in character development discussions on Telegram, helping others by asking questions while learning things about his own character. This resurgence has lead him to get back into the Brotherhood. He did this by volunteering to participate in the Journeyman Tournament, where he made it to the second round. Despite being eliminated, he completed two full matches with each post near-to-cap at 1,000 words each. Even in defeat, he has shown a positive reaction to the judgement and is, in my opinion, a prime example of what we look for in Equite members of our club.

In addition to his activity as part of general membership he has also server as Battle Team Leader for 7 Months and Battle Team Sergeant for 6 Months. Aside from his work in Leadership he has been very involved in the development of Qel-Droma’s new Battle Team, Styx. Adem is a breath of fresh air and his ideas and feedback has been and will always be both welcome and valuable.

Celahir Erinos
Quaestor of Qel-Droma

Celahir Erinos Arconae, 2016-05-29 20:22:35 UTC

Adem has been an active participant in character development discussions on Telegram, helping others by asking questions while learning things about his own character. This resurgence has lead him to get back into the Brotherhood. He did this by volunteering to participate in the Journeyman Tournament, where he made it to the second round. Despite being eliminated, he completed two full matches with each post near-to-cap at 1,000 words each. Even in defeat, he has shown a positive reaction to the judgement and is, in my opinion, a prime example of what we look for in Equite members of our club.

Adem also earned a Dark Cross for his contributions to Venues 2.0, specifically with his re-writing and working of the Kamino Landing platform venue.

Combined with his aforementioned time as a leader in Arcona and general activity, I am happy to see Adem take the step from Knighthood to Equite. Here’s to more great things to come.

Marick Arconae
Combat Master

Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2016-05-29 20:22:28 UTC

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

• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Novitiate Hall) department(s)

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Battlemaster Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2016-05-29 14:40:40 UTC

When one looks back on all the Aidens who have been in the Brotherhood, one can say without a doubt that Aiden Lee Deshra is definitely #BestAiden. Mind you, his competition isn't too strong, so I'll elaborate below.

Aiden has been in his position with Taldryan for a few short months now. Since he's taken on the Aedile leadership role, he has produced 15 competitions at the Clan- and DJB-wide levels. When I look at leaders, I consider encouraging and providing activity outlets to be one of the great jobs that falls on their shoulders. With the sheer volume of competitions in the few months since taking on the role, I'd say that Aiden has more than fulfilled that responsibility.

One of the other things I look at when judging leaders is how accessible they are to their members. He has a quick email response time. He is also a mainstay in our Telegram channel, contributing to conversations and debates - he manages this without flooding the channel with stickers and GIFs!

While I feel that his leadership can stand on its own to earn this promotion, his personal efforts over that span are just as impressive. He's been credited with participation in 74 competitions, pulling in 29 crescents, including even Cr-D! He's earned more than 250 clusters, both of Fire and of Ice. He's finished 11 SA courses to earn himself another 4 degrees. The personal stuff is just icing on the cake!

So, without further ado, promote #BestAiden today!

General Kenath Zoron Ad Vizsla, 2016-05-28 01:04:10 UTC

Best Aiden continues to be the best - and a model for all other Aidens in Taldryan and the Brotherhood. He’s an extremely well rounded member, looking to try anything and everything - and he’s moving towards being a great leader and administrator too! Since his last promotion in November he’s organized 15 competitions (ranking in the 1% of organizers in the Brotherhood in the last quarter, according to the Deputy Grand Master), and participated in 66 (plus 8 container competitions), and when you pair that with the 28 crescents he’s earned, that’s a placement rate of about 33% - which ain’t too shabby if you ask me. Additionally, the Best Aiden (I think Bestest might be a better term, frankly) has also completed four Dark Side Degrees (Mavens in Writing and Lore, Savants in Writing and Philosophy, and Tactics), earned himself 209 Clusters of Fire, a damn impressive 44 Clusters of Ice, and oh yeah - a Steel Cross and Dark Cross.

Bestest Aiden is going to be one of the heroes that Taldryan needs, and this is the next step in his journey! Congratulations on your promotion to Mystic!

Howlader Taldrya, 2016-05-20 21:13:17 UTC

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

• Pass 2 Shadow Academy courses, excluding Dark Brotherhood Basics, Test Of Lore, Trial Of Identity, Advancement Survey, and excluding courses from the Novitiate Hall department
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Novitiate Hall) department(s)

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Battlemaster Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2016-05-27 22:39:43 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Zul Zorrander. I have heard reports from House Galeres that you have managed to:

• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Battlemaster Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2016-05-27 22:20:06 UTC

Zul Zorrander, 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,

Battlemaster Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2016-05-27 21:39:25 UTC

I am honored to present Xeipha for induction into the Equite ranks today. She has served House Galeres and Clan Arcona as an active and loyal member for quite some time, and enriches our chat rooms and culture with her mere presence. She has more than earned her place as an Equite I.

Since her last elevation, Xeipha has participated in 35 competitions and co-organized 1 competition. She has submitted 2 PvE Activities, smashed 24 courses in the Shadow Academy, and earned herself two Dark Side Degrees. She has collected an Anteian Cross, 18 crescents (2 Cr-D, 6 Cr-R, 5 Cr-A, 2 Cr-S, 3 Cr-E) with over a 50% placement rate, 70 Clusters of Earth and 1 Scroll of Indoctrination (for recruit Ve’lira). She is regularly active in both Clan and House Chat (GIF Queen) - driving morale and contributing to the ideas and direction of the Clan. She is also one of our most active artists; regularly participating in the DB Art Chat, sharing her work, and encouraging others to post theirs.

Thank you for your dedication, perseverance, and patience over the past year. You’ve done so many amazing things and we are excited to see where you focus your efforts going forward. Congratulations, Xeipha!

Braecen Kaeth
Quaestor of Galeres

Braecen Kaeth, 2016-05-25 22:09:44 UTC

Xeipha has been a consistently active presence within Arcona. With her cheery discussions and her fiery determination -- demonstrated by her submissions, participations and, crucially, her victories -- Xeipha has been a model member to those Knights in Arcona who look for inspiration for their progression beyond the Journeyman ranks.

Xeipha has most recently been recognised by the Combat Master in his latest report for her stellar submissions to the There’s A GIF For That competition. This was a stellar demonstration of Xeipha’s subtle and nuanced understanding surrounding Character Sheets, skills and feats. This award is a very tangible example of Xeipha’s capability, her drive, and her inherent talent.

For too long has Xeipha watched on the sidelines as others progressed through the ranks. She has a heart of gold and an enviable talent in any platform she chooses to pursue. I am proud to be supplementing Braecen’s recommendation for her elevation to Equite I and I hope to be recommending her for further promotions/accolades in the very near future.

Congratulations, Xeipha!

•Wuntila Arconae, Aedile, House Galeres

Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae, 2016-05-25 22:07:46 UTC

Xeipha - known also to us as Miya, or Cass - is nothing short of one of the sweetest gems in this club. Though less boastful than some in nature, her quiter, positive presence is a constant boon to her House and Clan, and all other aspects of the Brotherhood that she touches. Her humour and thoughtfulness show themselves in her every action, from her many competition submissions - fictions, GIFs, artwork, and so on, placing in several high-level events like the May Fourth Celebrations - to her day to day interactions in chat and email. It should come as little surprise that, just as our members grow beyond Knighthood after completing their Journeymen trials, so too has Miya grown beyond the boundaries of herself or Arcona. She has, as her Aedile and I will testify, become a notable member in the Brotherhood Art Club, encouraging others to create while sharing her own creations. This regard has touched over into her recruitment drive, as she brings more members like her new apprentice, Vel'ira, into the club to explore Star Wars and develop their art. That appreciation of helping others grow, of giving back and expanding our club, has reached other areas, most notably in Miya's own organization of competitions, especially the playlist competition she developed in order to encourage 45 members to further explore their characters, reflect on their character sheets, and incorporate music into their developmental and fiction-writing repetories.

Miya, then, is the budding example of what every Equite should be - patient, tireless, hardworking, kind, and a model of leading by example in the effort to better not just oneself, but all others. She sees opportunities to do so and firmly grasps them, pointing the way for her peers like moss on a rock pointing home to civilization (trust me on this one). For all her dedication and effort, I'm delighted today to be welcoming her into the ranks of Equitehood. Congratulations.

Atyiru Caesura Entar

Consul of Clan Arcona

Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir, 2016-05-25 22:08:44 UTC

I am honored to present Seren Dipity Puer-Irae for induction into the Equite ranks today. An unsung hero of our Gaming House, she has elevated herself over the past two years to become a preeminent force in the Grand Master’s Royal Guard. For all of her hard work and dedication, I am proud to see her raised to Equite I.

Since her last elevation, she has submitted to 39 competitions, dueled in 29 PvP Matches, logged 48 PvE Activities, and completed 5 Shadow Academy courses. She has collected 2 Anteian Crosses, 7 Crescents (2 Cr-A, 4 Cr-S, 1 Cr-E), 10 Pendants of Blood, 753 Clusters of Fire, and 1243 Clusters of Earth. Additionally, she has become a true member of Galeres. No longer just Ernordeth’s wife, she is a House - and Clan - favorite to game with on either Xbox One or Playstation 4. When I think about the Brotherhood’s ever expanding growth into console gaming… and all the members we receive in our community due to it… I never have to think further than Seren. She is a prime example of someone that contributes regularly, has a lot of fun doing it, and brings out the best in others.

Congratulations on two years of hard work, Seren. You have earned this!

Braecen Kaeth
Quaestor of Galeres

Braecen Kaeth, 2016-05-25 22:12:28 UTC

Puer-Irae. As soon as you hear that name, you think God of Gaming, “GoG” for short. Seren does not buck that trend. I mean, who in their right mind earns a total of 1,996 clusters without want for award, recognition or praise? Seren. That’s who. And to have not only participated enough to earn this staggering amount of Clusters, but to have also competed to the point of multiple victories? Well, that’s something in and of itself.

Braecen has done a stellar job of highlighting the hard facts. Seren has been exceptional in her participation, in her placements, and in representing the wider Clan as one of the primary gamers in Arcona. She is one of the rising talents of the “New Age” members, and has been nothing short of relentless in her pursuit of absolutely gaming dominance. She has most recently been active in the Sins of the Past - Episode I competition string, and has been a driving force in the Arcona Gaming Dominance competition series.

I am honoured to be recommendation Seren for promotion to Equite I, not only because of her commitment to gaming within the Brotherhood, but to demonstrate to the other journeymen what hard work and dedication get you. On the other hand, Seren’s ascension is a testament to her ability to pursue what she loves - which is gaming, obviously - and exemplifies quite clearly to the other members of the Brotherhood that you can still do something you enjoy and reap the fruits of your labour.

Congratulations, Seren!

•Wuntila Arconae, Aedile, House Galeres

Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae, 2016-05-25 22:12:23 UTC

Rosalyn May has completed the necessary requirements for her next promotion from Neophyte to Acolyte. Aside from the usual promotional guideline requirements, Rosalyn has also gone above and beyond by helping to (co)organize 13 DJB-wide competitions, 11 more than the required amount.

It is with great pleasure that I therefore elevate Rosalyn May to the rank of Acolyte. I look forward to your continuing efforts in Taldryan, and congratulations.

Aiden Dru, 2016-05-26 10:04:18 UTC

joe , 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,

Battlemaster Farrin Xies
Headmaster

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2016-05-25 20:31:32 UTC