Luka Zarkot was here.. quite literally a year ago recieving their last promotion and wow have they been busy. Participating in 239 competitions (39 of which containers), they wasted no effort in their entries. Overall, including the 11 competitions they did during the war that bagged them 11 Seals of Transendence, Luka has gathered 1 Crescent with a Diamond Star, 3 Crescents with Ruby Stars, 7 Amethyst, 17 of Sapphire, 7 Emerald, 4 Topaz and 1 Quartz. That is 40 placements which is brilliant, frankly.

But I'd be remiss to linger on the competitions when Luka has been up to so much more. Even as one of Arcona's more quiet shadows, they have managed to accrue 27 gaming activities for an incredible 320 Clusters of Earth. Alongside that, in 11 Fiction activities they earned 51 Clusters of Ice, the majority of which coming from their 7 roleplays that they managed to write over 20k words across. Between all of this, 31 Clusters of Graphite and 28 SA courses (3 degrees), Luka scored themselves 14 Society rank ups over the last year.

All of this doesn't cover the comedic timing, consistent and pleasant presence that is Luka. Others can speak to this better but I'm proud to be able to see you through to EQ3 Luka. Enjoy the editing of all of your character sheets!

Envoy Zuza Lottson, 2024-01-20 02:16:56 UTC

Well, it feels like yesterday when I wrote a medal recc praising Luka as one of our powerhouses and gave a veiled challenge to surprise me. They certainly came through in that regard. Less than 48h later, I get to write another recommendation. Luka is one of those members who’s always around, lurking in the shadows of Discord, ready to pop up and say something when you least expect it. Usually insightful or amusing, it’s always worth it to pay attention to a conversation they have chosen to participate in or are seen jumping in on. You’ll either laugh to yourself or learn something. As others have undoubtedly attested to, Luka is a veritable whirlwind of energy. I doubt there is any type of activity they haven’t dipped their toe into, then jumped in to win a medal or two (or more). Luka’s kind, funny, and helpful personality, together with his endless energy and wide ranging interests serve as an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to interact with them.

Luka, I’m proud to be able to contribute to your promotion to the third Equite rank. Enjoy playing around with the new unlocks on the Character Sheet, Dossier, etcetera. Congratulations!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-01-19 20:46:49 UTC

Once a fire gem miner, Luka Zarkot has shown over and over again just the multi-faceted jewel that they are. And that good things come to shape with time. From creative works in art and writing to gaming and flexing spatial recognition with puzzle solving. Within the past year, they had doubled the amount of comps they participated in, accounting for fifty-six percent of all their participation! They had collaborated with other members to worldbuild and forge character relations. Joining into Pazaak games, they added to the camaraderie and merriment of the gathering. Recently, Luka had helped organized some lethal company gameplay with fellow clanmates. While they are not as talkative as some of their clanmates, Luka can be found sharing like interests with peers, commenting and appreciating fellow artists' works, congratulating clanmates, and sharing their sincerity to those dealing with illness or rough days.

I am honored to have mentored you through your earlier Brotherhood journey and doubly so to be able to share in recognizing this achievement! Congratulations, Luka Zarkot, for being promoted to Equite 3!!!

Consul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna, 2024-01-19 23:07:48 UTC

Zyrethi Armis, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed.

I will continue to watch your progress, Zyrethi Armis, 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,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-01-20 07:32:52 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Aiden. I have heard reports from Clan Vizsla that you have managed to accumulate 60 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-01-19 00:26:58 UTC

ANOLAES, 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 Acclivis Draco, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-01-17 18:54:00 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Zaid Zevere. I have heard reports from Battle Team Selen Training Corps that you have managed to accumulate 15 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-01-17 00:03:53 UTC

It has been a busy year for this red furred Shistavanen! Since his previous promotion nigh on exactly one solar rotation ago, he has gone on to solidify his name among House Qel-Droma’s veteran members.

Having organized 11 competitions alongside a co-hosting, Archian has partaken in 161 competitions during the year! That’s a lotta comps! For all of these efforts, he’s been rightfully awarded aplenty, showing that he is not only an active member, but a skilled one to boot!

Amongst his accolades can be counted an Amethyst Kukri, a Sapphire Blade, a Grand Cross, a Steel Cross and a Dark Cross, as well as a Silver Nova for his exemplary performance during the previous Great Jedi War, during which he earned 10 Seals of Transcendence.

In addition to these outstanding awards, he’s gotten his paws on a pair of Ruby Crescents, nine Amethysts, twelve Sapphires, five Emeralds, three Topazes and a quartet of the elusive Quartz variety. On the Clustery front, he has produced enough literature to form a small iceberg with 78 Clusters of the frigid variety, laid a solid groundwork with 35 of the Earthen variety, and finished off his Graphite model with 60 carbons.

For the better part of the year, eight months in fact, Archian served dutifully as my Aedile, aiding in the running of the House, collating performance data, hyping up activity, and helping me maintain the House reporting schedule. I was saddened to see him go, but a man must put his pack before all other things—which is something I truly appreciate about him.

Archian is a kind and caring soul, both in and out of character. He wishes for everyone to get along and to make sure nobody is left behind. He is loyal, diligent, and patient. He does not make a number of himself, or expect praise or reward for his actions, but always seeks to ensure everyone is having a good time and are taken care of.

During the recently tumultuous moments in Arcona’s Summit, he effortlessly acted as if he were still Aedile, calming emotions and acting as a rock amidst the storm so newer members might not feel afraid or be cast adrift. No-one asked this of him, and yet he did so without hesitation, displaying that a member may stop being in leadership, but not being a leader.

As a member rises through the ranks of the Equites, it is expected they grow and mature, beginning to shape the Club around them and leaving a legacy of their own. Though I suspect Archian did not set off with any intention of doing so, I can say he has achieved that nonetheless and left his pawprint in all our hearts.

With great gratitude for all your hard work, and with the best wishes for your future endeavors, I am proud and honored to recommend Archian be promoted to the rank of Corsair.

Tali Sroka
Quaestor, House Qel-Droma

Aedile Tali Sroka, 2024-01-15 20:50:29 UTC

I really had some big shoes to fill... but Archian didn't wear any shoes. That's how powerful they left their legacy. Their leadership was seen once again when we hit a rocky path with Arcona for a moment and it inspired me. Thank you for your presence, it was needed.

I love Archian's passion of creatures in DJB and canon-wise, even though we do get a bit concerned with how worried they are about Rancors.

Congratulations on the rank up! If only we can give you a nice big shiny bucket.

Duchess Jenni, 2024-01-13 23:23:15 UTC

Druzk has been a long-standing member of House Qel-Droma and his service record more than shows as much. Since his Knighting, he has served in two Great Jedi Wars and aided in Arcona's victories while building bonds within Battleteam Voidbreaker. Not many a Knight can boast having obtained a Golden Nova.

We are pleased to see Druzk return to a more active status and hope to see more of him, especially in the revitalized Roleplay society. Already there are tremors in the Force of great things to come, and we hope to see them come to light.

Here's to you, Druzk! Welcome to the ranks of the Equites!

Tali Sroka
Quaestor, House Qel-Droma

Aedile Tali Sroka, 2024-01-14 17:32:52 UTC

Druzk have surprised us by knocking out Student Academy courses and hitting EQ1!

Since their last promotion, they have participated in 18 competitions! They went up in six ranks in society, one in Grand Master's Royal Guard, one in Inquisitorius, and a whoopin' four in Envoy Corps!

Not only that, their one Seal of Transcendence had aided Arcona greatly in winning the war.

In addition of shinies awards they got since last promotion which is 1 Grand Cross, 1 Steel Cross, 1 Anteian Cross, 1 Dark Cross, 1 Gold Nova (WHAT?! that's awesome!), 1 Silver Nova (also sick!), 1 Diamond Star (pretty), 1 Ruby Star, 2 Sapphire Stars, 1 Emerald Star, 1 Topaz Star, and 2 Quartz Star!

They have been involved in the community as you can see with 57 Clusters of Fire, 11 Clusters of Ice, 3 Clusters of Earth, and 6 Clusters of Graphite!

And there's the one that surprised us when they knocked it out of the park, the 9 Seals of Ascensions during the GJW!

I am so thrilled to see you again and cannot wait to interact with you more and watch your character grow!

Duchess Jenni, 2024-01-14 16:11:00 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Kodo Obrim. Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which together add up to no less than 255 XP!

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-01-14 16:04:18 UTC

Proconsul Wulfram Armis has reached the required 10000 XP to reach the rank of Equite 2.

When I was made Consul of Clan Odan-Urr, I was worried about who I would pick as my right hand. When I found out who the other applicant was, I asked Bubba if he would send me the application. When I found out it was Wulf, I eagerly read through his application and was sold within the first couple of paragraphs. I knew immediately that I wanted him on my leadership team and would have been a fool not to offer him the Proconsul position. Within his application he mentioned recruitment, organization, and community. These are all things that he has had a hand in since his appointment. Behind the scenes he has been going through various documents for the Clan, updating wiki articles, reshaped the entirety of the COU Fleet so that it was cohesive and made sense tactically, recruited 8 members, has been in open discussions with me and the rest of the staff on a regular basis, and has pitched his own ideas for the betterment of Odan-Urr. The man is a beast and his touch will be felt for years to come, not only in COU, but the Brotherhood as a whole. 

Since his last promotion, Wulf has participated in 57 competitions, organizing 7 and co-organizing 3 - including helping me organize and run our latest Clan event: The Power Within. Passed 6 SA Exams, Achieved 16 Society Rank-Ups, Earned a slew of medals to include: 1 Sapphire Blade, 1 Crescent with Ruby Star, 3 Crescent with Amethyst Stars, 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star, 5 Crescent with Emerald Stars, 1 Crescent with Quartz Star, 505 Clusters of Fire, 33 Clusters of Ice, 200 Clusters of Earth, 3 Clusters of Graphite, 6 Scrolls of Indoctrination, 1 Scroll of the Master, and 7 Seals of Transcendence!!

Amazing work. 

In the short amount of time that I've known him, he has truly showed that he is as passionate as any Elder. Driven as any Council member, and as caring as any father (his recruits are his children) crikey, there are so many of them!! 

I'm truly honored to have made a friend in Wulf and I am confident that he will help me take COU to the promised land. A devoted member, leader, and friend. I am so glad to be the one putting this much deserved recommendation through for him. His future in this clan and Club are so bright. You're the man, Wulf. Thank you for all that you do. If at any point you felt unnoticed. Rest assured that you're no John Cena. I see you, bud.

Captain Jim Nova, 2024-01-14 03:56:02 UTC

Many moons ago, Wulfe was a promising new members Nero delivered to our doorstep. Although he had a last impacting even then—his initial recruitment efforts resulted in a real-world marriage—a difficult RL situation and other factors cut his time in the Brotherhood short and I thought he was lost to us for good.

But no, like the Norwegian Blue Parrot, he was just resting. Wulfe returned out of blue last year and almost single handedly vindicated my predictions that official support for RP would lead to better recruitment and retention for the club. His impact as a recruiter and influencer changed the face of Arcona, bringing not only Kris but Zosi, Shamiir, Sagitta, Asani, and more into the clan. He's rapidly doing the same to Odan-Urr. His promotion to EQ2 is certainly well earned and I doubt it will be his last.

Alethia Archenksova
Headmistress

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-01-13 14:55:17 UTC

Wolfe truly shined in his function as Battleteam Leader of the Dajorran Marshalls. He has shown the ability to motivate his team, delegate tasks, and efficiently manage members. When I became Quaestor of Galeres, he provided me, on day one, with a detailed plan for how he was going to guarantee this effort would remain strong through the end of 2023 and into 2024. He also provided me with documentation on where he wanted to take the unit and what was needed from the House Summit in relation to supporting him in this effort. I have to admit that I'm quite jealous of Gui for now having such a diligent and dutiful planner to support his "mad" ideas. Yet I am also proud of Wolfe to seize this opportunity and I am eagerly waiting to see what he’ll bring to Clan Odan Urr.

I am quite honored to be asked to contribute a recommendation to this promotion. Wolfe, you’re going to go far! Congratulations on this promotion, And enjoy the perks that come along with it!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-01-13 22:50:33 UTC