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

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

SWL Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-02-22 00:21:15 UTC

Volthuryol, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Marka Ragnos, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

SWL Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-02-21 23:27:57 UTC

shornik, 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:

• Begin to outline character history for eventual posting on the Brotherhood Wiki, as approved by House leadership or Master
• Have an approved character sheet on record
• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Logon to the DJB Voice server
• Pass Dark Brotherhood Basics Shadow Academy course

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

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Protector,

SWL Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-02-21 19:40:57 UTC

sam, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Qel-Droma, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

SWL Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-02-21 18:55:50 UTC

Magik has been a steady and strong presence in Tarentum since joining our House three months ago, in the process becoming a true core of our Journeymen. The Tarentum Momentum that the House Summit and others speak of is definitely something he's been a part of, both in the recent GJW (where he competed competently in three events) and elsewhere (earning a Crescent with an Emerald Star in a recent House-wide competition). Altogether, Magik has competed in 10 competitions - many outside the confines of Tarentum. To me, one of the most impressive things about Magik is his desire to grow into a leadership role within our House, as evidenced by his recent branching out into the Shadow Academy's Leadership Studies Department. There, he scored high marks on the Leadership Rewards and Leadership Competitions courses. For these reasons, it is my pleasure to recommend him for promotion to the rank of Jedi Hunter; congrats, Magik, and let's get you that saber!

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2015-02-21 02:08:19 UTC

As Magik's master I have never seen a student such as Magik. His dedication and determination with his studies at the Shadow Academy has been truly abundant. He has put the time in to learn all he can from all of us combined. Anything he doesn't know he quickly finds the answer.

He has a great attitude with his ability to compete. As only being with us for three months, he has submitted to 10 competitions. He also has run three competitions with myself on a clan level.

Magik is an asset to Tarentum. He has kept the momentum going strong. His great attitude coupled with his die hard determination will always lead to success. I am proud to be his master and will continue to tinder his flame. He is a shining example of what the brotherhood is all about, and should be rewarded for his hard work and actions.

Great work and keep it up Magik!

Egregious, 2015-02-21 02:01:54 UTC

I am recommending DJK Farrin Xies for promotion to EQ1. Farrin has been an amazing force in Tarentum, both as his job as Rollmaster and also as a natural leader. Farrin has flawlessly executed his duties at every turn. He has gone above and beyond in helping every member of Tarentum succeed. He is also in charge of our Master-Student program which has found a natural rhythm due to his leadership. Farrin has helped flesh out and write much of the House Tarentum military manuals and fiction. Farrin has also helped all members of the house with any wiki questions and issues that members may have. He has also kept the House Tarentum wiki pages, ALL the pages, fully up to date without myself or the QUA asking. He is always there to proofread people's work and is always on top of all communications. As his AED, and as his Master, Farrin has performed every duty and assignment with flawless dedication to duty and professionalism. He is also very, very long overdue for this promotion and would make a very powerful asset as an Equite within Tarentum and the Brotherhood as a whole. I approve his promotion.

Warlord Hades, 2015-02-21 04:13:01 UTC

I would like to recommend Farrin Xies for promotion to Krath Priest. Farrin was one of the first people I spoke to when I joined Tarentum, and it was among one of the warmest welcomes I have the pleasure of remembering. Not only was he speedy in his response time, he worked diligently to fix me up with a member to become my student and kept tabs on us while we worked. He's an amazing Rollmaster, and leader. Farrin has also shown wisdom in asking for help or asking for opinions when he is unsure of something. Even if he is sure of something, he still makes sure that anyone who wanted to contribute something did. Everyone matters to him, and it's a noble quality.

I'm going to be blunt here. Tarentum, when I first joined, was a place covered in shadows and darkness of inactivity. Members spoke and chatted with each other, but there were few that did more than that. These candles of activity amidst the darkness have grown to beacons of light that have given Tarentum renewed hope. Farrin Xies was among the members who helped create that change, and it gives me great pleasure in asking that he be promoted. Congratulations Farrin, I only regret that we were unable to get this for you sooner.

Zel Koo, 2015-02-14 00:49:25 UTC

Farrin has been a breath of fresh air since joining Tarentum. His enthusiasm and drive have never wavered and he has taken his role as Rollmaster and run with it. What’s more, he has the skills to back it up. He is a talented writer, a proactive and engaged leader, and a genuinely friendly person who is ideal to have as the first point of contact for most of our new members. He has spearheaded our Master/Student Program. He took the initiative to update our military wiki pages. He has been an active participant in every Vendetta while he has been here, as well as an active part of our Summit conversations and planning. All that is only half of the story though. Farrin has been an active member of the Shadow Academy staff for quite awhile now, earning a Sapphire Blade for his efforts in improving or rewriting nearly every course the Academy has. Very few Knights can say they have earned a sacramental award, but he is one of them and it is well deserved. It is due to his outstanding efforts both at home in Tarentum and out in other parts of the Brotherhood that leads me to believe that Farrin is more than worthy of promotion into the Equites. Congratulations, Farrin!

Scion Tarentae, 2015-02-19 07:46:29 UTC

Farrin is a consistently reliable member of the Shadow Academy staff. He proofreads every course that we release and often contributes substantially to the content of those courses. His work helps make the Shadow Academy a valuable institution in the Brotherhood, attaining an historically high level of quality. This first step into the ranks of the equites is a fitting reward for his hard work.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-02-19 07:47:05 UTC

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

• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Logon to the DJB Voice server
• Write 500 words of character fiction as reviewed and approved by your unit leadership or master.

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

May the Force guide you, Acolyte,

SWL Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-02-21 01:29:22 UTC

It is my honor to be recommending Xeipha for promotion to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. Xeipha has spent 274 days a Jedi Hunter, and has been awarded a Dark Cross. She has earned a Crescent with Topaz star and 6 Pendants of Blood. Xeipha has participated in 20 competitions and has earned 152 Clusters of Fire. Finally Xeipha has written more than 3000 words of master approved character fiction and has assisted Esca and myself on our work with the Mobile application “The Path to Knight” by participating in beta and alpha testing and providing detailed critiques of the work and offering suggestions to improve the overall end user experience.

Xeipha is a prime example of what I hope all Journeymen come to understand. She took her time and went at her own pace and had fun with it, this is what all Journeymen should strive to emulate.

Xephia Let me be the first to congratulate you on earning your Lightsaber. Keep up the good work and soon you will find yourself as an Equite. Arcona Invicta!

Clan Arcona Rollmaster

KAP Mako Henymory

It has been a long journey for a certain Jedi Hunter. One that I felt would never end, but yet, I have been shown the error of my thoughts as Xeipha, commonly known through Arcona as Miya, has finally completed her final task for Knighthood. Not being as much of a Star Wars buff as the rest of us, Miya has still dedicated some time throughout the past year to game with us, write with us, even hangout on G+ Hangouts. Always fun to be around, Miya has shown that she is a very capable writer (that we should try and ‘exploit’) as well as an informed gamer (she’s known as the ‘pain train’ in D3 by some).

I’ll keep this short and sweet, as her actions speak louder than my own words, so Miya, Xeipha, congratulations on completing your journey to Knighthood. It’s been an honor to assist you in these tasks, and I’m proud to see you reach your goals. I also hope to be there if and when you decide to rise even further through the ranks of the Brotherhood. We can’t let a mind like yours go to waste. ;)

Arcia Cortel, Master and Captain of the Nighthawk

As Rollmaster when she originally joined, I handled the earlier half of Xeipha’s training. Even at that early stage, it was clear to me that she, like many of those that I managed to get all the way to Knight, had exactly what it took to reach the coveted rank and earn her lightsaber.

Now, thanks to Arcia & Mako, I am delighted to see that Xeipha, better known as Miya, has checked that final box and will join us on the battlefields with her own lightsaber.

Congrats, Miya. Now time to catch Esca. ;)

Battleteam Leader of Soulfire Striketeam Andrelious

Miya is an incredibly special person. For all that we don’t see her all the time, her legacy is never forgotten. She’s an inspired hard-worker, a bright spirit, and a fantastic jokester. But never let it be said she can’t be serious! Writing Dark Jedi tea parties is serious business, you know.

Honestly though, I’m utterly delighted to see her reach Knighthood. I won’t say too much, because knowing her, I’ve already used too many adjectives. :P Suffice to say that this has been a long time in coming, and though it has taken months, Miya’s persistence has finally paid off. Welcome to the Knight’s ranks, Cass. It’s about time! I mean, uh, you earned it. ;)

Congratulations!

Aedile of House Galeres Atyriu

I found an empty edit bay to hide from my boss in so I could properly write this additional recommendation. That’s how important this is. So here it goes. Give me a second. Deep breath, this could take a minute.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayeeeeeee

(About time, welcome to Knighthood)

Consul of Clan Arcona Marick

Cethgus Tiberius Entar, 2015-02-20 23:30:08 UTC

Calvo has been pushing hard the last few months and is more than deserving of this promotion. He competed in five events in the Great Jedi War to go along with five more in the Sphere of Influence event. Between these and other assorted events, he racked up 8 Clusters of Ice, a Crescent and a Dark Cross. He's also been hard at work in the Shadow Academy, passing several leadership courses.

Good work and keep it up!

Grand Inquisitor Arden Karn di Plagia, 2015-02-21 00:18:45 UTC

It’s easy to take certain things for granted in the DB. Especially the members who make a very serious commitment to become more than members and serve as leaders. Sight, or Mako as he now goes by, is the Clan Rollmaster of Arcona (encompassing members of both House Qel-Droma and House Galeres), but goes so far beyond his duties overseeing the Journeyman that I almost picture him like a third Quaestor. He is able to flex between both houses with ease, getting along with members and leaders of both. On top of that, he finds a way to be one of Arcona’s most active members.

Since his last promotion to Krath Priest 9 months ago, Sight has earned 2662 CFs, 6 PoBs, competed in 55 competitions, placed 2nd for GMRG 3rd Quarter, and 5th for GMRG 4th Quarter. He added a LoS and a SoI to his belt as well. In Great Jedi War XI, he earned 11 seals and even took home a Gold Novae with a brilliant Multi-Media entry.

For the last 6 months, he has served diligently as Rollmaster, overseeing 4 Dark Jedi Knightings so far. He recently earned a Grand Cross for his efforts, but with plenty of new members coming in as recruits or otherwise, he is still always busy and staying on top of things. I’ve never seen a Journeyman promotion wait for more than an hour or two whenever it showed up. That is dedication, and that is what makes him so much more than just the “Rollmaster.”

Sight deserves this Promotion, and if that fact isn't obvious to you? You’re poodoo.

Congratulations, Sight. Thank you for everything you do for Arcona, both seen and unseen.

Consul of Clan Arcona

Legend Wally, 2015-02-20 22:59:30 UTC

Mako can only be referred to as a powerhouse. With his dual role as Clan Rollmaster and member of Nighthawk, arguably one of the most active Battleteams in Arcona, Mako has been one of the driving reasons the Clan and Battleteam succeed as much as they do. I haven’t seen a member as dedicated to his positions as I have with Mako in a long time, and that makes me proud to serve alongside him in the Clan and Battleteam. His drive to ensure that all of the journeyman are well taken care of is near unmatched, as he continuously requests updates from the Masters to verify the training is on course. Furthermore---

You know what, Mako is a damn good RM and Battleteam member. He does his best and has plenty to show for it.

Congratulations, Mako. You’re one step closer to mastery.

• Captain of the Nighthawk

Rear Admiral Arcia Cortel, 2015-02-20 21:34:56 UTC

Sight, or Mako as he goes by now, has been a friend of mine since we were both lighties in Odan-Urr. Having come up as members slogging through vendettas and events together, climbing the ranks of GMRG together and serving together as leaders on the Arcona summit I can attest that Sight has one of the best work ethics of any member I have seen. His word is his bond and when he sets his mind to something he gives it his all. Those may sound like trite platitudes but his record bears witness to the truth of my words.

As a Aedile and now Quaestor I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sight in his capacity as Rollmaster. I take pride in taking care of my Journeymen, but Sight is so on top of his game he usually beats me to the punch. He often has promotion recs drafted days in advance, he’s lightning fast with greeting and welcoming new members and on at least one occasion got up in the dark watches of the night to turn in a promo rec when I whatsapp’d him about a member becoming eligible.

Sight is a paragon of what it means to be an Equite and a leader in the Brotherhood. This promotion is a formal recognition of what many of us already know. Congrats bro, you’ve set the bar high as usual.

• Quaestor, House Qel-Droma, Clan Arcona

Legend Wally, 2015-02-20 22:59:26 UTC