Today I have the great honor of recommending Zehsaa Hysh's advancement to the rank of Knight. Since joining us at the beginning of the year Z has become a most welcome and dedicated member of the Empire. From her friendly support of her fellow members, amazing artistic skills, to her general hard hitting participation, Z is one of the greats in our newest generation of CSPers.

In her time here she has organized two competitions, participated in 22 total competitions, earned a great many crescents ranging from Topaz to Ruby, 39 Clusters of Fire, passed leadership management and competitions SA exams, and been an all around wonderful person to interact with and get to know.

Stand tall Zehsaa, for you have completed the last of the knighthood trials with grace. Congratulations! Drinks are on you!

Lord Idris Adenn, 2016-04-03 17:57:18 UTC

I will not tell you of the technical details which led up to this promotion, as we would not be at this point if Zehsaa had not fulfilled her promotion requirements. Suffice to say she fulfilled her requirements and surpassed some of them, despite most of them not being suited for her.

What makes Zehsaa shine is her willingness to take on extracurricular art projects and the fun she has in finishing them, designing and delivering character drawings for many members in this club free of charge and in spite of her short time here.

She has managed to root herself deeply in the hearts and minds of her clanmates and of her fellow artists, who she interacts with almost daily, always friendly and helpful. Her activity and positive attitude have earned her a spot in the group of rising stars we Palatinaeans collectively call our Golden Girls, newcomers who have already exceeded all of our expectations.

I was once said to be what "personifies the participation we want in our club" by none other than Grand Master Pravus, and think that these words fit her more than myself.

In my eyes, she has more than earned this promotion, and I wish her nothing but the best of luck for the future.

Jorm (The Jester) Na'trej, 2016-04-03 05:06:23 UTC

For those of us who remember the times where finding an artist in the brotherhood was nearly impossible, Zehsaa's rise through the ranks is even more exciting. She has fulfilled all that was required of her in her rank guidelines, but has done so much more that will never gain official recognition, but is well appreciated by the clan and the brotherhood as a whole. Whether it be drawing quick, adorable mini-me characters with remarkable turnaround, or creating amazing sketches of Miley Cyris Oscura atop his wrecking ball (which made it into a PCON report) just for fun, Zehsaa uses her incredible talents for the best possible cause: for the enjoyment of others.

Zehsaa's DeviantART gallery has a special folder for dark brotherhood work, which can be found here: http://fayola.deviantart.com/gallery/57804488/Dark-Brotherhood-related - which documents her work rate and skill. Detailed artwork for 5 other members, done for fun, and that's not counting the joke sketches. 41 mini-mes, which also have made both report fictions and wiki pages in their own right. I don't even know how much she's done that never made it to her DeviantART page as most is just shared to Telegram.

Zehsaa makes people happy. Often, I see people comment that they've had a rough day and Zehsaa's art has made it better, and that is worth more than a hundred crescents. It's impossible to describe how much Zehsaa means to the clan. We're very very very lucky to have her with us.

Congratulations Zehsaa, this is very well deserved.

Elincia

General Zentru'la, 2016-04-03 10:46:40 UTC

Simply put, Zehsaa Hysh is a gem. See, I come from a time where I was the only strong artist in the Dark Brotherhood. Those times have changed. A new generation of artists have evolved and joined our club, and this new comer, who joined our club mere months ago, is one of the bests around. And you know what she does with that talent? She’s not like me. She doesn’t do it for personal gain, positions, etc. No, she offers up her beautiful art to spread joy, to liven up someone’s tough day, to thrill and spoil her clansmen and friends. That’s something that gets far too little recognition in this club.

I could go on and on about her art, yet that is but one facet of Zehsaa. You would be hard pressed to find someone more universally liked and appreciated than her. Her kind outlook and her warmth bring such a positive energy to our clan, something so much more valuable and praiseworthy than any other participation or competition results, even more than her invaluable art, even. And yet, her level of activity and her track record as a member speak for themselves. She doesn’t shy away from challenges and willfully tries activities outside of her zone of comfort. Needless to say, she’s become an integral part of Clan Scholae Palatinae.

Congratulations and well done, Z!

Rise now, as a Knight of the Dark Brotherhood!

, 2016-04-03 12:25:13 UTC

I have known Zehsaa for a long time and it gives me great pleasure to recommend her for the rank of Knight. She had been involved in other activities, but over time a wonderful artist bloomed as well. I still remember some of her first drawings for the clan, and how they brought me such joy. In essence, she brought my character to life in ways that I never could. A magic in its own right. This talent was then shared with others in the clan for free and often used to support one of our more interesting Telegram chats. These sorts of additions to the chat made it seem much more tangible and real. It also helped pulled the clan closer together, a feat worthy of praise. In short, Zehsaa’s rise to the rank of Knight was a journey full of brightly colored pictures, sketches, and the occasional pictorial propaganda for why shoes shouldn’t exist. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing your magic with the clan. I look forward to seeing what the future brings for you!

Congratulations! AED Blade Ta’var

Aurora "Aura" Ta'var, 2016-04-03 14:45:47 UTC

Having the tremendous honour of writing a recommendation for Zehsaa is monumental in my books. She is a cheery, heart-warming, talented pillar of motivation and influence. She recently hosted her own competition called Dirty Little Secret, in which she hand drawn a whole cast of notable members within our clan and asked us to tell a secret of theirs. She leads by example by proving her potential time and time again, she dabbles in the unknown for her such as gaming and always succeeds in making the mood bright within Telegram.

Congratulations on your promotion, Zehsaa! Drinks are on you!

Quaestor of House Imperium

Dr. Lexiconus Qor, 2016-04-03 14:48:27 UTC

Zehsaa is a member that stood out and continues to as a member of excidium. She has done some stellar activity since joining among our group of new members that seemed to bloody and enjoy the full potential of what we are here for in the brotherhood.

She has provided her artistic skills to many members in the clan with wiki pictures as well as avatars. She has even provided a portrait of the the full summit that was features in the consul email. It was really skilled with her unique artistic value and made for inspiration for others. Zehsaa has also organized two competitions as well as participating in over 20 competitions since joining. She has provided extraordinary marks of activity which is what we are all about and enjoying every moment of it.

Sends a has also done many exams in the shadow academy, progressing through the ranks of the academy society with ease. She has gotten three mavens in a matter of three weeks which is frilly a remarkable acheivment. Zehsaa has also completed leadership courses, gaining knowledge of what being a leader is and have no doubt that she will apply in the future.

There is so much I could say about Zehsaa but that would belittle all of what she does for the house and makes the commitment to the clan. I have no doubt that I will continue I see the name Zehsaa in my inbox. Congratulations on a well deserved completion of the trial to knighthood! Drinks on you!

Lucyeth, 2016-04-03 15:55:06 UTC

I thought I wouldn't reach to be able to write this recommendation, but I'm glad I could do it. Zehsaa is one of the girls that turned Excidium upside down and gave us renewed spirits to keep going on. Her dedication, passion and good sense of humor makes her a very special and dear member to us, and it's hard to don't see her multiple acomplishments mentioned my colleagues from the summit and her Master.

Zehsaaa is one of those persons that can turn people's moods with her only presence, and that she's reaching to the rank of Knight is only a step for someone who will undoubtely reach way more ahead. For now I'm happy to see one of our most dear members become a Knight. It's more than well deserved.

Well done Zehsaa, we're proud of you.

Rosh Nyine

Rosh Nyine, 2016-04-03 17:47:25 UTC

Ocarae, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Dark Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has be filed. Your accomplishments include:

• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Logon to the DJB Voice server
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Novitiate Hall) department(s)
• Pass Dark Brotherhood Basics Shadow Academy course

I will continue to watch your progress, Ocarae, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-01 06:50:35 UTC

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

• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Logon to the DJB Voice server
• Participate in 1 competition

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-03-31 05:13:43 UTC

Blackhawk has been a steady worker and gives it his all. He has organized 2 competitions, he's spent nearly 100 days at his current rank, he's gotten his character sheet approved he has a constant presence on telegram, and participated in 5 competitions.

I couldn't be prouder of blackhawk's dedication, even though it took him a few months, he kept plugging along.

Chronicler Arcadia “Caid” Skålson, 2016-03-30 20:06:11 UTC

Blackhawk is great asset for Clan Tarentum. He is a constant presence on Telegram. He actively participates in competitions and hosted two for himself, one even with me. He has an active character sheet and is undergoing efforts to qualify for the ACC.

I think this promotion is long overdue and I'd like to congratulate Acolyte Blackhawk for it!

Frosty Romanae Tarentae, 2016-03-30 06:36:01 UTC

Lacert Aquablast, 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 Strike-Team Ooroo, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-03-31 01:14:31 UTC

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

• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Logon to the DJB Voice server
• Participate in 1 competition

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-03-30 21:22:52 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Ocarae. I have heard reports from Clan Tarentum that you have managed to:

• Perform a basic activity, such as contacting the house/clan summit

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-03-30 20:45:49 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, gotustunned. I have heard reports from Clan Tarentum 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,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-03-30 19:20:17 UTC

Janos Braker, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Dark Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has be filed. Your accomplishments include:

• Have an approved character sheet on record
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Novitiate Hall) department(s)
• Pass Dark Brotherhood Basics Shadow Academy course

I will continue to watch your progress, Janos Braker, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-03-30 12:34:04 UTC

Edgar Drachen is a rare combination of both exceptionally active member and natural leader that makes him a force to be reckoned with. I do not exaggerate in the least when I say he has had a demonstrable and positive impact on the Clan. His individual numbers by themselves are staggering but what really sets him apart is his infectious spirit that other members can’t help but rally to. To provide some concrete examples, he was the only member to have a perfect 13 of 13 participation in the Odan-Urr Clan event “Rise of the Force Ascendant” and he rallied the battleteam he was in at the time to have the highest participation ratio of any subunit in the Clan by a significant margin. He also came in second in the entire club for the Fourth Quarter 2015 GMRG ranking, which is impressive in and of itself but what is more impressive is how he rallied our gamers to increase their own activity which lead to four other COU members in the hunt for the GMRG rankings this quarter (As of right now five of the top eleven members of the current leaderboard are COU). Those are just two examples of how his impressive numbers only tell part of the story, Odan-Urr would not be the same place it is today without him.

Others will cover his impressive individual accomplishments in greater detail but the fact he has participated in 139 competitions and secured top three placements in 43 of those in the five months since his last promotion is simply phenomenal. Edgar is easily in the highest tier of active members in the entire club. He has also (co)organized 25 competitions and was instrumental in helping me organize and promote the Life Day Games, a nineteen competition clan gaming event for the holiday season. Again, while others will cover this topic I would be remiss if I did not mention Edgar’s role as a direct mentor, recruiting one member and guiding two to JM4 (the rank formerly known as Knight :P) since his last promotion. He not only aggressively recruits but personally invests in those he brings into the Clan, one of which is signing this recommendation as an Aedile.

There can be no doubt that Edgar is worthy of advancement within the Equite ranks. Congratulations my friend, I look forward to writing your next promotion.

Turel Sorenn

Proconsul, Clan Odan-Urr

Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2016-03-29 23:49:34 UTC

When it has been brought to my attention that Edgar Drachen is eligible for the promotion to the rank of Equite 2, my first thought was, “Why I, as the Rollmaster of the Clan haven’t spoken about it first?” My surprise about that was caused by the fact that Edgar is one of the most excellent members of Clan Odan-Urr and whole Dark Jedi Brotherhood. I might bring numbers that prove my claim about Edgar, but there is no need to, as others have done it. May the fact that Edgar has been mentioned as one of the highlighted members in my last reports as the COU Rollmaster. Actually, he has been highlighted as the most active Clan member in all of them. Three months of extraordinary activity, gathering hundreds of Clusters of Fire and numerous awards of various types.

However, when it comes to Equite promotions, especially of Equite 2 and higher, mere activity is something that is important, but should be an addition to one’s service to his or her unit and whole Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Edgar has been an accomplished Aedile of House Hoth since the 3rd of December, 2015. He has inspired many people under his command to be very active and to go beyond and above the call of duty through leading by his excellent example. He has also mastered three members of our Clan to the rank of JM4 (Alethia Archenksova, Len Iode and leocadio) and has severely impacted development of numerous other members.

Apart from his successes, I consider Edgar as a friend of mine. He is a very communicative person, regularly posting news about various competitions at COU Telegram channel and taking active part in discussions of the Clan Summit. He is a mature and a friendly person, who is always there to give a piece of advice and to help people, who are in need of assistance. His insight is very helpful in carrying out our duties within the Clan.

I could spend hours on complimenting Edgar, but I shall say just one more thing. As one of more experienced members of the Brotherhood, I have rarely seen as awesome people as Edgar is. I would love to have as much as half of zeal and dedication as he displays in all things he does for Clan Odan-Urr and whole Dark Jedi Brotherhood.

Congratulations, Savant Edgar Drachen!

~Vanguard Xantros, COU Rollmaster

Adept Xantros, 2016-03-29 02:25:53 UTC

Looking at the numbers, Drachen contributes a staggering amount to this Clan and the club as a whole. What the numbers don’t show how much activity he inspires from others. Since joining Odan-Urr I’ve become an Aedile and ACC Judge, brought home oodles of Crescents, and I’m currently sitting at 100% participation in the ongoing Feud. And I can say with confidence that I wouldn’t have done any of that without Ed. Anyone can recruit someone, but it takes something special to make that recruit feel like he’s found a real home. Ed, more than anything else, is why I’ve made the Brotherhood a significant part of my life instead of a site I visit occasionally. Turel and Nathan are more than capable of explaining Drachen’s numbers and workload, but what stands out to me is the degree to which he brings out the potential in so many others.

Anyone can sit in Telegram or play a game, but Ed does more than that. He brings an infectious energy and passion to everything he does in the Brotherhood. He’s a living example of an active member, of course, but he also deeply believes in the potential of everyone around him and is willing to work hard to help them realize it. This has brought two active Knights to Odan-Urr since he made EQ1 (plus myself two days earlier), but I’ve also watched him support several other members, including Junazee, Aaleeshah, and Tisto, as they set and achieve their own goals. I don’t think there’s been a single Clan project or competition that I haven’t seen Ed hype in Telegram, nor a new member that he hasn’t greeted with a warm welcome. He’s a force for growth and one of Odan-Urr’s greatest assets.

Thanks for everything, Ed. Enjoy your well-earned promotion!

~ Alethia Archenksova, Aedile of Satele Shan

Moff Alethia Archenksova, 2016-03-29 02:26:25 UTC

Edgar is a powerhouse of activity, particularly where games are concerned. Since his last promotion nearly six months ago, he has earnt a staggering amount of Clusters of Fire (5273), along with 19 Pendants of Blood, many of them for being at the top of the food chain for weekly gaming. When you add another 704 Clusters of Earth on top of this, it is easy to see why he achieved 2nd place club-wide in the GMRG placements for Quarter 4, 2015, outmatching nearly every gamer in the club with his own activity. He also jumps into written competitions, earning himself 16 Clusters of Ice.

In addition to his outstanding activity record, he has earnt a Grand Cross and a Steel Cross for his drive and efforts, and amassed an impressive tally of Crescents: 43 in total, including 6 with Diamond Stars, 8 Ruby Stars, 16 Amethyst, 7 Sapphire, 2 Emerald, 3 Topaz and a Quartz. This indicates that not only does he participate in a lot of competitions (139 - itself a truly amazing number for five months), he places well, even in club-wide competitions.

His activity doesn't stop there; he is constantly talking on Telegram, and has mentored a few good members into our club. During the past five months, he has earnt himself a Scroll of Indoctrination and two Scrolls of the Master for his recruitment and mentoring efforts.

As my Aedile, he has offered advice and decision-making support for almost four months now. He engages directly with the members of our Clan, makes everyone feel welcome and he helps drive their activity towards our goals. He has organized 13 competitions in his time as Aedile (and another dozen on top), and always ensures that our members have something to play with. Behind the scenes, he has offered good advice on a couple of projects, which will come to light during this year.

Overall, Edgar is a stellar example of how activity can drive and shape a person. He is always driven to do more, and he always delivers solid participation. I am proud to endorse his promotion to Equite 2, and look forward to continuing to work with him in my House. Congratulations, Edgar!!

~Nathan Deciarus, Quaestor of Hoth

Mandalorian Darcy Avarik, 2016-03-29 02:27:06 UTC

Activity is necessary to get to the Rank of Equite 2, and Edgar has gone above and beyond this. He has become a inspiration to those who work below him. I would bring numbers in to prove it, but to be honest, I don't know them. Yet, I know that he has spent countless hours flying in Star Conflict, or playing paazak, getting members together to be active. If someone mentions they will be gaming at a certain time, if Edgar isn't able to be on, he has let everyone know trying to get people to be as active as he is. I have to agree with Turel, that Edgar should have been promoted the very second he could have, he definitely deserves the recognition for his extraordinary efforts.

As a leader, Edgar is a roll model, offering to help with ideas, and asking to see how interested people will be in something, or even asking for ideas to get everyone involved. He has helped me develop ideas several times, and is a very easy person to work with. In addition he has taken a very keen interest in ensuring that everyone in his house is rewarded for their efforts, and spent several hours going over the house roster, and the roster of the Knights of Allusis to make sure that everyone was recognized for there work. It was amazing to see that someone was so focused on getting people recognition

-Congratulations Edgar

Tisto Kingang, Knight Commander

Padawan Tisto Kingang, 2016-03-29 13:55:02 UTC