Caleb has, quite speedily, finished his promotion requirements for Jedi Hunter. He has finished his special MAA task of 3 addition requirements (a additional merit medal, a additional leadership course, and placing in an additional competition) thus negating the six week waiting period. He has also fulfilled his normal tasks, placing in a competition, earning a merit award, taking a leadership course, creating and running a house competition, and completing his five pages of house-approved character fiction. Congratulations Caleb!

Shadow Zebina, 2012-03-12 15:09:45 UTC

<I>Jedi Hunter Kalon sat motionless, facing Dajorra's falling sun, eyes half-closed and straining to watch its dying rays.<BR><BR>  Upon the creation of his lightsaber, he had been brought here by the Consul,personally, to a circular dais atop Arcona Citadel on Selen. It was the first time he had been allowed to the Ziggurat's upper levels: the Holy of Holies of Clan Arcona, where its greatest secrets lay. And, he suspected, if he failed in his tasks, it might well be the last time.<BR><BR>  The last rays dipped beneath the horizon, and a final ray of light seemed to linger, just moments, on the Jedi Hunter's face.<BR><BR>  It had been an apparently easy task: Meditate, without calling upon the Dark Side, without food or drink, with the sun full in the sky, from dawn to dusk. The Consul had given a simple but forceful warning as the Jedi Hunter had set himself down for meditation: Failure to obey would be met with death. After that, the Clan's leader had requisitioned the Journeyman's lightsaber and left him to his own devices.  Darkness creeped forward as the sun finally disappeared, cloaking the Journeyman in shadow. Night had fallen.<BR><BR>  Wordlessly, the Jedi Hunter stood and turned around.  Figures, robed, with lightsabers in-hand, stood upon the ziggurat, apparently waiting. Kalon recognized many of them: Arconae, Summit and other luminaries, each important within the Clan. Still others stood silent and hooded, wordless and hidden. And before them all stood Wuntila Zratian Arconae, Lord of the Shadow Clan.<BR><BR>  "Jedi Hunter Kalon," intoned the Consul, "you have come before us seeking to be elevated, have you not?"<BR><BR>  Kalon nodded, eyes downcast. "I have, Master".<BR><BR> "Then understand that any hesitation, any disobedience, any defiance will result in death. Do you?"<BR><BR>  Again, the Jedi Hunter gave a nod, more cautiously this time. This elevation seemed unlike any other trial within the Clan…there was an unspecified sense that told him that his very life was at stake, here. Around, the gathered Arconans seemed to tense just slightly, and fingers hovered over an activation button. "I do, Master."<BR><BR>  "Very well then," said the Consul. "What makes you believe you are ready to become one of us?"<BR><BR>  An easy question, to begin with. "I have finished all tasks set before me by the Summit, and brought each to a good end."<BR><BR>  "Oh?" the Consul snarled, suddenly, as his face contorted with disgust. "You mean the construction of this trinket?"<BR><BR>  Wuntila reached within the folds of his robe, taking out a small cylinder.<BR><BR>  Kalon recognized it instantly. It was his lightsaber.<BR><BR>  The Jedi Hunter looked at the Consul, shocked. "Yes," he said weakly, as Wuntila weighed the weapon in his hand.<BR><BR>  The Consul snorted contemptuously, and tossed the weapon off the ziggurat without so much as another glance.<BR><BR>  "No!" Kalon screamed, heedless of protocol. There, tumbling through the air, was a work of months: Something that the Jedi Hunter had poured his heart, his soul, and all his skill with the Dark Side in to create. And it was about to be unceremoniously destroyed by another's hand. It felt like someone ripping out his heart.<BR><BR>  And suddenly, that void within his chest was filled with anger. And power.<BR><BR>  Kalon reached out a hand as fury spilled into his eyes and face, all propriety forgotten. The weapon abruptly reversed course, flashing to life before it had even finished settling in his hand. In a single, fluid motion, the Jedi Hunter ran through his Consul with the shimmering blade of his own making. <BR><BR> The Consul seemed puzzled for a moment, as he stared at the Journeyman. Then, a smile appeared on his face. "Very well," Arcona's ruler managed to get out, before collapsing into shadow. <BR><BR>  Kalon looked around, expecting the gathered Arconans to reach for him any moment now, but no such attack seemed forthcoming. Instead, the Arconae and Summit had their lightsabers still in-hand…but they appeared overall more relaxed, and some were even smiling. <BR><BR>  "Congratulations," a voice said. <BR><BR>  </I>But..no! That's impossible!<I> thought the Jedi Hunter, as one of the previously hooded figures removed said hood…only to show the face of Consul Wuntila Zratian Arconae. <BR><BR>  Then, comprehension dawned. </I>Of course. A Force Wraith.<I><BR><BR>  The Consul approached him, seemingly without fear or tension. "You have learned the final lesson of the Dark Side." <BR><BR>  " It's…about power, isn't it?" Kalon ventured. <BR><BR>  "It's </I>always<I>about power," the Consul replied, smiling slightly. "But yes. The final lesson is this: Power is never given away. It is always taken. If someone should block your path, strike him down. Even if that someone is me." <BR><BR>  The Jedi Hunter nodded, comprehension dawning. Around him, the gathered Arconans lit their weapons, one by one. Around the ziggurat itself, on lower levels, others responded in kind, until the night sky was lit by dozens of separate weapons. <BR><BR>  "So…what will it be?" Wuntila asked, bringing forth a lightsaber of his own. "Do you claim the mantle of the Dark Jedi Knight?" <BR><BR>  Kalon understood. Nodding slowly, he lit his lightsaber and raised it high. A hundred Arconans followed suit.<BR><BR>  Triumphant and ascendant, the newly frocked Dark Jedi Knight was first to shout as a hundred sabers pierced the sky:<BR><BR>  "ARCONA INVICTA!"</I><BR><BR>  I,Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, hereby request a promotion for Jedi Hunter Kalon, who has fulfilled all requirements for promotion under the Dark Jedi Brotherhood's promotion guidelines, as follows:<BR><BR>  Kalon has been a Jedi Hunter for over six weeks.<BR><BR>  Kalon has earned an Anteian Cross for his services. <BR><BR>  Kalon has earned a Six Crescents of various levels for his competition activity. <BR><BR>  "Kalon has participated in the following fifteen competitions: Dogfights, Songs that rock , Day in the Life, Family Feud week 4 Hunt the Jedi, Family Feud week 3 Epic Poem event, Do they know it's Christmas and I don't care?, Family Feud week 1 Fiction, Family Feud week 1 Propaganda, Family Feud week 2 Fiction, Family Feud week 2 Acronym, Family Feud week 3 Fiction, Family Feud week 3 GFX, Void Squadron Trivia, Simple Simon, Operation: Redacted week 2, Operation: Redacted week 1 <BR><BR> " Kalon has completed the following two Shadow Academy Leadership Exams: Leadership Studies, Leadership Fundamentals<BR><BR>  Kalon has created and run the following competition: Arcona Invicta<BR><BR>  Kalon has performed the following major House Task: Created the antagonists for an upcoming House event<BR><BR>  Kalon has written a ten-page character fiction, approved by the House Leadership.  <BR><BR> Kalon has created and run the following additional competition:Suited up <BR><BR> Kalon has finished his Wiki Article.  <BR><BR> As Kalon has met all the necessary qualifications, I respectfully request his promotion to Dark Jedi Knight. <BR><BR>  In darkness, <BR><BR>  KPN Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae

Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, 2012-03-12 13:21:52 UTC

Shadow has more than completed her tasks for her promotion to Jedi Hunter. Since her last promotion almost 3 months ago, she has logged on to IRC and continued chatting with her fellow members. She also has participated in 10 competitions which are; Caption Fun Comp Who's your Daddy?, A Battle in Scholae Against Acklay, A Stolen TIE Interceptor, Caption Comp: Career Change?, and 4 Winter Games comps; Winterbells, Yeti Sports, Soccer Bounce, QWOP. Having already been registered on the forums, she participated in the Three Man Runon with fellow Scholaen members Cello and Xantros, earning 2 Clusters of Ice. Now, she is now participating in the Ambitions Runon. In addition, she passed the Leadership Fundamentals. She earned a Crescent with Quartz Star for placing third in Caption Comp Who's your Daddy?. She sent me a 5-page character fiction which I approve of as her master, as shes becoming an incredible asset to our fiction department. Lastly, she created a competition for the House, Caption Fun #2 with great success. Shadow has become an asset to the House and a great member to the DB in general. I know she'll do even greater things in her promotions to come. I couldn't ask for a better apprentice, or a friend. Congrats, Shadow Nighthunter!

SBM Rayne

Shadow is a forward thinking, active individual, whose creativity and attitude have shone through. She is an amazing addition to our House and deserves her promotion to the rank of Jedi Hunter.

SBM Archangel

Archangel Palpatine, 2012-03-12 01:10:24 UTC

I am requesting a promotion for completing Eternity vault and for logging into ventrillo on 3/11/2012 GREAT JOB!

Egregious, 2012-03-11 20:49:59 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Pwyll Annwn, 2012-03-11 16:05:51 UTC

Retden has successfully completed his 1st and only requirement for his promotion from Apprentice to the rank off Novice by passing the Shadow Academy ACC Basics course with a score of 85. As par with with the promotion requirements, this deems Retden deserving of his first promotion.

Fantastic job, Ret! I'm glad to see you hopping in on the action and really digging in to this club! Enjoy your promotion, and I look forward to seeing you gain rank in the future!

• Quaestor of House Taldryan, Shaz'air Taldrya

Inquisitor Shaz'air Taldrya, 2012-03-10 22:33:28 UTC

Verevor has taken and passed the DB basics exam, Philosophy I and Combat Tactics 1. He has signed up for the Forums and has been seen on IRC talking to his clan mates. He has completed the requirements and deserves this promotion. Congrats!

Teu Pepoi Exarch, CNS Rollmaster

Teu Buhkari Sadow, 2012-03-10 17:22:11 UTC

Pystra has submitted to a competition and logged into vent. For these actions I would like to promote Pystra from Apprentice to Novice. GREAT JOB!!!!!

Egregious, 2012-03-10 14:13:37 UTC

I request a promotion for Novice Incendus, who has met all Qualifications for promotion to Acolyte under the Brotherhood's Promotion Guidelines, as follows:<BR> Incendus has passed the DB Basics Shadow Academy exam.<BR> Incendus has participated in the following competition: Valentines for Arcona<BR> Incendus has registered on the Dark Brotherhood Forum.<BR> Incendus has passed the Combat Tactics I and Planets and Stars Shadow Academy Courses.<BR> As Incendus has met all the necessary qualifications, I respectfully request his promotion to Acolyte.<BR> In Darkness,<BR><BR> Krath Pontifex Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae<BR><BR> <I>Incendus, congratulations on your promotion to Acolyte. A further promotion to Protector awaits you, should you fulfill the following requirements:</I><BR><BR> Start working on your Character's Wiki Article.<BR> Any 3 of the following:<BR> Participate in 2 more competition(s) and notify your leaders and Master.<BR> Earn 5 more Cluster(s) of Fire.<BR> Graduate the ACC Basics Course and have an approved Character Sheet.<BR> Log onto IRC and visit #arcona.<BR> Pass 5 more Shadow Academy exam(s).<BR>

Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, 2012-03-10 13:58:39 UTC