Why does Zoron deserve a promotion? Let me count the ways (and there are many). Roughly 6 months ago Zoron first joined the Equites, and since then he has continued to be rock-solid in all aspects of the club. Since that time he has competed in 63 competitions (including 8 in the GJW alone), earning himself 25 Crescents in the process. He has not been a slouch in the gaming front either, earning 332 Clusters of Fire in the time as well as a Pendant of Blood. He also hasn't been a slouch in the learning department, earning himself 4 more Dark Mavens. His activity has earned him 2 Steel Crosses as well.

However, it's not just about the straight-up activity with Zoron. His steady hand is also used in leadership, where he continues to be a solid member of the Taldryan summit. He has run 10 competitions during that time, many of them DB-wide, while also posting up 12 reports. He is a constant source of communication, always replaying quickly to e-mail as well as being available often on IRC. He has done everything asked of him as both BTL and Aedile, and we see only more good things with him as Quaestor.

Overall, Zoron is a member anyone would want in their Clan. He does it all and he does it well. He continues to live up to the potential we see in him, and we look forward to him continuing on in that upwards trajectory. I am more than happy to see him move on in rank, so congratulations Zoron!

Lord Halcyon, 2015-03-17 23:54:19 UTC

Zoron is one of those guys that immerses himself into the Brotherhood. His activity level is commendable. Not waiting to show up for just major events, Zoron puts out many competitions submissions each month. He also runs one of the most popular reoccurring non-gaming competitions in the DJB, everyone's favorite Speed Sporacle. On the gaming side he's been recruiting people to participate in the Tier 2 game Star Conflict. Though through all this activity it seems like he is always working on a SA course.

As a leader he really shines. His reports are reliable, informative, and not set to a set length but rather the length they need to be at that time. When a question comes up about Ektrosis his responses are quick on email or IRC and he makes sure the issue is solved as soon as possible.

I feel I'm being to vague on Zoron's merits so I'll leave you with an example. During the last GJW it became obvious that our run on was going to be disqualified due to a member have rl issues. Rather than everyone just posting to get submission points Zoron still ran editing suggestions prior to posts because the quality of the submissions was that important to him. This caused the rest of us to still try to put out a fun story. Its acts like that which make Zoron stand out above other members.

Raistline Taldrya Majere, 2015-03-16 22:05:42 UTC

Zoron's been a (returned) member of the Brotherhood for a little over a year now, and he's already got the temperment and drive of a leader far beyond his years. He has an uncanny ability to motivate people in his house as Quaestor - and that was true as Aedile as well, and I suspect that his skills will only improve as time goes on.

Zoron also looks beyond Taldryan, and here I'm not talking about his service to Sarin in magistrate positions - but rather, overall. He's the kind of guy that is willing (and just as important: able) to go up against senior leaders in the Brotherhood in pursuit of what is right and/or what should be done. Frankly, I think Zoron's qualities as a leader in this club are things that more people should have, and I hope others choose to follow his example in the future.

Congrats, Zoron!

Howlader Taldrya, 2015-03-17 13:55:54 UTC

I'm getting pretty sick of writing all these damned recommendations. Sadly, every time I think I'm out they pull me back in… and really, it would be impossible for me to sit back and sit this one out. At the end of the day, there are few people who I look at and recognize as a natural talent in the DB. I see people who are great gamers, or great writers, or good artists come and go every day. We're a club filled with spectacular people after all. But in order to be great in the DB… you need to have something else. It's a sense of awareness, or attention to detail, or something, I don't even know how to quantify it, but I know it when I see it.

Zoron has it in spades. Since he came into Taldryan I have been thanking my lucky stars that he was assigned to us, and have been largely sitting back and observing the man's rise from Journeymen into the Equites, and now House Leadership. Zoron has it, and does it all. He contributes to the DB by creating competitions for everyone, by helping Sarin as Voice/Deputy/Grand Master do whatever needs to be done, and by being a leader for his members, and all members of Taldryan.

Ultimately, I always just strive to compare to my own (rather vast) amounts of experience when evaluating members of Taldryan for promotion to any of the Equite ranks. I always tend to have an instinct when a member is, or isn't ready for their promotion. Zoron is. Hell he's probably already on par with what I expect out of someone much higher than him, but meh, for now, Sith Battlemaster will have to do.

Congrats Zoron!

Dark Prophet Keirdagh Taldryan Cantor

Consul of Clan Taldryan

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2015-03-17 23:14:29 UTC

My Student, Jabis Ravenhawk, continues to excel in the completion of his Jedi training. Standing beyond the twenty-one days required in rank, he has earned a merit medal as well as four Pendants of Blood, displaying his ability to compete and contribute at a higher level. He has also visited our Clan Channel on IRC, making his presence known there to his Summit, and has participated in five Brotherhood competitions as well. In addition, he has not only completed a Shadow Academy course from the Department of Leadership Studies, but has also risen to the third rank of the Shadow Academy Society. Finally, he has completed one thousand words of fiction that has been reviewed and approved of by both myself - his Master - and his Summit.

Jabis is deserving of no less than a promotion to Padawan. Congratulations, Ravenhawk - I look forward to your impending Knighthood with great zeal. - CCL Liam Torun

General Daniel Stephens, 2015-03-18 04:57:16 UTC

Jabis has been a powerhouse of activity in the past week, bulldozing through his promotion requirements. He has also been working with his Master, Liam Torun, to develop his character history.

Liams recc accurately represents everything Jabis has done. I just wanted to say congrats and thank you to one of House Hoth's rising stars! Keep up the good work Jabis.

General Daniel Stephens, 2015-03-18 04:56:59 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, guoweishunyuan. 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-17 18:22:51 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Bojo Fisto. I have heard reports from House Hoth 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-17 01:11:55 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Dracus. I have heard reports from House Ektrosis 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-16 18:08:52 UTC

Bojo Fisto, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Odan-Urr, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-16 16:38:38 UTC

Dracus, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-16 14:35:45 UTC

guoweishunyuan, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-16 04:47:53 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Arisandi Cakradinata. I have heard reports from House Satele Shan 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-15 17:37:17 UTC

As Rollmaster of Clan Tarentum, it is my great pleasure to recommend Jalen Ramz for promotion to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. Jalen has been a model member of our Clan for six months, steadily working towards this all-important milestone. Along the way, he has shown himself to be capable in numerous areas of the Brotherhood, including competitions of all sorts (having competed in 15 of them and placing in five!) and the Shadow Academy (even going so far as to take some of the more difficult courses in the Department of Leadership). Where Jalen has excelled most especially, however, is in gaming - he currently holds 415 Clusters of Fire and three Pendants of Blood. I have full faith that his will be a name soon at the top of the GMRG lists where Tarentum historically has been. It is for these reasons, and those that I'm sure the rest of my Summit brothers will detail below, that I cannot recommend him highly enough for immediate promotion to Dark Jedi Knight. Congrats, Jalen, you've definitely earned it.

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2015-03-15 13:55:38 UTC

Jalen Ramz is a member that Tarentum needed. A constant presence through his actions, Jalen is among our top competitors in gaming and competitions, having recently just been elevated to GMRG 5. To do so, Jalen inspired other members in Tarentum and the Brotherhood to play with him and brought about a wave of activity from others. On top of GMRG 5, Jalen also earned 3 Pendants of Blood as well as 75 Clusters of Fire. Jalen has done more in his time as Jedi Hunter than some members in Tarentum have done in a year, and it's commendable.

On top of his activity levels, Jalen has the attitude of an amazing member. Though he is a little quiet at times, it is only because he is diligently working on whatever was given to him. Since he became my apprentice, Jalen has done everything that was asked of him and never once complained about the obstacles in his path. He's a wonderful member and I'm very pleased to recommend him for Dark Jedi Knight. Congrats Jalen!

Sala Fe, 2015-03-14 02:37:48 UTC

Reaching Knighthood is no easy feat in the Brotherhood, yet it is something achieved by everyone who is devoted to this club. It’s easy to say, at this rank, a member has shown that they have more than a passing or casual interest in the club - they’re made a commitment and this rank is our way of making good on that commitment. The last of the Journeymen ranks, Dark Jedi Knight is the gateway to both earn and experience more in the Brotherhood.

Jalen Ramz, or just plainly Ramz to us in Tarentum, has reached this threshold. He is this clan’s most dedicated TOR member, and someone whom I hope the clan summit can continue to look to for support as we restructure our focus there. He is an prime example that you can easily be a success focusing on your interests in the DJB, that you don’t have to take on uninteresting or unappealing aspects to - your goals can be met by doing what you love. Ramz reminds us all that there is more to Tarentum than just the writers, and while it has been some time since Tarentum has had an elite gaming core, Ramz is the lead member we have bringing back that reputation; one TOR flashpoint at a time. Combine his gaming efforts, which have amassed him a fortune in Cluster of Fires and Pendant of Bloods, with his competition entries and placements, his GMRG rank, his Shadow Academy courses and degrees, and with the recent Dark Cross he received; Jalen Ramz is ready to become the first Knight of the re-clanned Tarentum. However, its also the attitude he brings; providing a friendly, welcoming, and engaging environment to our members with a willingness to provide assistance to his clansmates should they ever need anything in his realm of focus. Therefore, for his own efforts to reach this rank along with the strength he provides to Tarentum with his presence; I’d like to recommend Ramz to be promoted to Dark Jedi Knight.

Congrats, and I look forward to hearing what your next goal is. ~RK~

Watchman Lontra Boglach, 2015-03-14 04:18:58 UTC