It feels weird to think that I am writing this Recc’ for Taig… yet, at the same time feels more than right; he has been a Bro to me in the DB since we were both Jedi Hunters. Taigikori is by far and without question one of the most vocal members I have ever seen in the DB. Always giving ideas and always laying out what he thinks to put a positive spin on whatever outcome will commence, whether it was at a House/Clan back in the day and now finally, to the DC level. Quality work and progress is not cheap to come by nor easy to acquire yet Taig seems to be overflowing with both.

Watching him grow into his position in the Shadow Academy from a EP, to P:HM and now as the Headmaster himself has been in a joy in itself, let alone to see the work he has done on the Shadow Academy. He has taken up the mantle of Aabsdu with both grace and diligence, and reading his reports never seem to amaze me at the sheer amount of work he has done: Managing his staff, writing and grading Courses and Exams, returning helpful emails to members with questions, leaving his PM on IRC open to any questions that are brought to him… the list goes on.

To say that Taig is extremely valuable to the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and it’s growth is far past an understatement, and this recommendation does not bring any justice as to what he is capable of nor what this powerhouse does on a day to day basis. His workload, I’m sure, is one any mere mortal would quiver under, yet he takes it on with ease, with a full time RL job, a wife and a child and all of his nerdy-WoW’ing. I cannot express in clear words of how much Taigikori is deserving of his promotion into the rank of a Sith Battlelord, so I’ll leave him with this: He pwns. ~Obelisk Prelate Shaz’air Taldrya, Quaestor of House Taldryan

Sometimes, the worst thing to witness in the Brotherhood is when people who do a workload for two or three people and don't get justly rewarded for it. That's not to say Taigikori Aybara Dupar is a slave, or a laborer; rather, he is a man who has had to play various roles, not demanding accolades for his work. Being the Right Hand of Justice, a Proconsul, the Praetor to the Headmaster, and later the Headmaster himself is not child's play - it's hardcore work.

Taig has helped lead a clan through a vendetta. He has contributed to Chamber of Justice proceedings, does massive technical work in the Shadow Academy, and guaranteed his ascension to Headmaster after Aabsdu's resignation. Now as Headmaster, he continues to keep the SA relevant to the daily proceedings of the Brotherhood, continuing to improve its list of courses and maintain its line-up of professors and docents so that exams are graded in a timely manner. Occasionally, I have seen him take teaching positions himself, having started the newest class for the Dark Sage of Writing course.

I tend to use the word "powerhouse" a lot in recommendations, and Taig is no exception. He is the powerhouse of the Academy. He stepped into the Praetorian Diet almost unexpectedly, and now he has found firm ground on the Dark Council. I can only hope that I will be able to work with him more in the future - after all, if we can brainstorm an RO together, we can certainly do some form of joint work at some point. I'm sure he'd do just as much of an impressive job as he's done before. ~Ronovi Tavisaen, Quaestor of House Tarentum

Well I have worked with Taig, for sometime in the Shadow Academy while I was a EP for the Test of power. Anything I needed I could count on him to get the info for me. Now I have the privilege to work with Taig once again this time as not only a Dark Council member, but as a designer to a new exam, hes easy to approach and very easy to work with. His dedication to this club is not just limited to the Shadow Academy, always looking for ways to better this club in an overall aspect. Hes came to me in my time as Fist and suggested some fun ideas for the clubs gaming aspect, and even bounced some ideas off me for both the Shadow Academy and Gaming side. Hes defiantly in great need of this promotion, greatly. His work has surpassed just not only what is expected of the Head Master but hes a great contribution to the entire Shadow Academy in the passed restructure and to current times.

When it was brought to my attention that he had not seen a decent award, this is well deserved enough that it warrants this now. Hes always active on the board for IRC and with his reports, his strive to grow farther in this club is also compounded by his work ethic as Head Master to the Shadow Academy. Hes a dedicated to this club for the long haul and is very pleasant to be around. Just in the small amount of my time on the Dark Council hes been overwhelming supportive of the gaming, as I am with the Shadow Academy itself. The helps while a EP there was great and helpful. Anything I would need or any ideas I had about the Test of Power, he was more than gracious enough to help me with or answer. I could just as easily bounce ideas off him then as I do now. Even hoping he will strive one step farther and grace us with his presence in the gaming spectrum of this club.

Knowing people with drive and wanting something more is always a plus, and I hope that this recc will help him achieve even greater things in this club. I would like to recommend Taig for this promotion, even though I am a bit behind on the actual side of what he really does. I have seen his work in the passed as Preator to the Headmaster and seeing the Shadow Academy now grows farther is a great sign that his leadership there is just as furious as it was when he was Preator then. Congrats and well deserved Taig. ~Ma`ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir, Fist of the Brotherhood

Why the hell isn't this guy EQ3 yet? Taigikori has served on the CoJ, as one of the best praetors that the Shadow Academy has ever seen, proconsul to Clan Naga Sadow, and finally Headmaster since his last promotion. Add into that the fact that he has not relented in his personal work, gaming and fictioning and so forth, and you can see a dynamic member, one that leads from the trnches and motivates people with his own work.

Taigikori has been an invaluable asset to the Dark Council, constantly present and around, working to foster better relations between the clans and the DC as well as trying to bring back the sense of Brotherhood that the whole club needs to recall. His work spirals out into many different aspects of the club, from working with the Fist on gaming questions, to working intrinsically with new members and helping to get the revolutionary Grind Path up off the ground, right down to helping with ideas for graphics and other expansions to this club of ours.

On top of all that, Taigi has done all this without looking for reward. His desire truly is in the advancement of the Brotherhood, the long term survival of this organization that we all enjoy. That selflessness points us all to have premonitions of his eventual rise to an elder in this club. Taigikori, on this day, we salute you, and honor you with a very much well deserved rank increase to Equite Three. Thank you for all you have done. ~ Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2010-08-23 11:55:47 UTC

Guardian Xantros has become a well known figure in House Scholae Palatinae. He has a constant presence on IRC and matches that with a range of competitions submissions and project participation. He is also known on the forums. Xantros has completed the following promotion requirements:

1. Earned a Dark Cross (making his total three)

2. He created the competition "Battle of Gods".

3. He has placed in various competitions, like "Sherry, mon cheri".

4. Has passed Leadership studies.

5. He has participated in the following competitions: Four CSP spring games events, A shiny new toy, Sherry, mon cheri?, the recent Run-On started by Halcyon, Word search galore, Past Imperfect, The End, and Something is coming.

I am truly delighted to promote Xantros, there are few that deserve this more than him. Beyond his requirements, he has assisted me in the expansion of HSP History and passed a plethora of exams. Congratulations Xantros, Dark Jedi Knight is only one promotion away now! - Augustus "Kalak" Ragnose, Rollmaster of House Scholae Palatinae.

Augustus "Kalak" Ragnose, 2010-08-23 08:14:55 UTC

Terran Mirth has passed the Lightsaber Studies exam. For this reason, he is ready for his first promotion to Novice.

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-08-22 23:36:14 UTC

APP Max Power has joined us on #scholae. For showing an interest in active membership, I recommend his promotion to Novice. Congrats, keep it up! - A. Kalak Ragnose, RM of Scholae Palatinae.

Augustus "Kalak" Ragnose, 2010-08-22 13:16:06 UTC

Nasa played some JO today. This warrants a promotion to Novice. Congrats and keep it up! - Kalak Ragnose, RM of HSP

Augustus "Kalak" Ragnose, 2010-08-22 13:59:29 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

malevolance, 2010-08-21 20:13:52 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

kane king, 2010-08-21 15:23:22 UTC

Jake Bendo is a new addition to House Arcona and is already becoming one of our most active new members.

To start off, Bendo has been in the Dark Brotherhood for just over a day and has already been in contact with his Rollmaster, Quaestor, and Aedile.

Jake has also submitted a Shadow Academy exam (results pending) and begun to work with Primarch Sashar Arconae on getting his Character Sheet set up so that he can compete in the Antei Combat Centre.

Way to start off strong, Jake! I look forward to seeing you progress!

-Talos d'Tana Rollmaster, House Arcona

Talos, 2010-08-21 14:02:40 UTC

Fremoc has always been to me like the son I never wanted. Just kidding. His eagerness and work ethic have always stood out to me ever since I first worked with him on the Summit of Marka Ragnos. Fremoc’s leadership skills have excelled since then and I am proud to be considered one of his mentors. Along with his leadership skills, Fremoc very much leads by example. He is always taking part and encouraging others to do as well. His creativeness of events while also improving Naga Sadow development has truly made a mark that continues to the long tradition of Sadow history. Combine his individual accomplishments and his leadership skills and I believe Fremoc has indeed earned the rank of Prelate. – SWL Kharon Daragon

During the last several months, Fremoc has had a fire under his butt and performed and assumed numerous tasks to keep the Brotherhood as active and friendly as possible. Between developing the current arc on Tarthos for the Unrest in the City CNS developmental run-on to launching several different gaming competitions for the office of the Fist of the Brotherhood to helping the Fist himself recode and redevelop the Cluster of Fire system, Fremoc has yet to have a moment to himself to collect himself and relax. His duties to both the Fist as Magistrate and duties to Clan Naga Sadow as Quaestor of House Marka Ragnos gained him much recognition within the Brotherhood and the Clan itself but have yet to gain him anything beyond a pat on the back for a job well done. It is my honour to recommend Templar Fremoc Pepoi for this promotion, you've earned it buddy.

Templar Methyas Arcturi L'eonheart Sergeant of Marka Ragnos

If it weren't for members like Fremoc, the leadership of this Club and House would soon forget why we serve: to do everything that we can to make our surroundings better, and to have the most amount of fun doing it. There is scarcely a day that goes by that I do not have some sort of contact with Fremoc, and whether he's discussing RL or his latest brainchild for HNS activity and development, he always has an inestimable amount of energy behind it. Fremoc has been a true voice of leadership, guiding those that come after him with zeal and fervor, and weighing in on issues that affect the whole of the House, more than holding his own in some distinguished company. His love for his House is so great that he will not hesitate to make his opinions and suggestions known, even in the face of being a 'younger' Summit member. Members like Fremoc are what truly drives the train that is the DB, and our promoting this young man is a reflection of our attitude that hard work is always recognized...and duly rewarded. Congratulations, Fremoc!

KE Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow (Krath)/AED/House Naga Sadow

Fremoc has been an excellent person, leader and friend. He's held various leadership roles in the last several months, from BTL to QUA he's held them. He's been stable leader always there giving out advice and help to whoever asked for it. He's always fixing the wiki for the House making it better. He's organized this arc of the House's run on and it has been a great success. He's always willing to help with anything, always there with ideas or tips for seomthing. I know this isnt a lot but there really arent any words I can say that explains Fremoc, he's a wonderful person and friend. He's more then earned this, Congrats Fremoc. Teu Pepoi BTL Primus Goluud

Fremoc is a real boon to have around. His work on the wiki pages that needed editing in the light of the Wiki Audit and Clan to House switch was a godsend. Fremoc is constantly active, writing, gaming, and encouraging others to do so as well. When I rejoined the Summit of Naga Sadow people told me what a good guy Fremoc was and how hard he worked. I see now with some time that this is entirely true. His activity level is nothing less than near-frantic. Fremoc has led from the front in several leadership positions including QUA when I first returned. Since his last elevation on 1/27 he has run numerous competitions, served as Magistrate to the Fist, earned numerous Clusters, 3 Dark Side scrolls, 2 Steel Crosses, a Scroll of Foundation, Seals of Bone, a Dark Cross, a Bronze Nova, a Grand Cross of the Dark Side, and a ton of crescents. Quite frankly Fremoc rocks and I consider him to be a core Naga Sadow member and a blessing to have about. I wish I had ten of him. In my opinion, Fremoc should be elevated. Congratulations, Fremoc!

-- SWL Macron Goura Sadow (Sith)/QUA/Naga Sadow

Adept Macron Goura Sadow, 2010-08-20 23:54:54 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Max Power, 2010-08-21 06:47:32 UTC