Syrna has been waiting quite some time for a much deserved promotion. She completed all but one of the basic requirements several weeks ago, including the Brotherhood History I, Old Republic History, History of the Sith Empire I, ACC Basics, and Pre-Republic History SA courses. She completed a detailed character history. She has also been a frequent visitor to her Clan IRC channel. The only fly in the ointment until this point has been a missing character sheet. The approval was delayed for quite some time due to the RoS, but it finally went through this morning. I am therefore pleased to recommend Syrna Valkiss for promotion to the rank of Protector.

Scion Tarentae, 2010-02-17 09:13:12 UTC

Jonius has completed the trials required to gain the rank of Acolyte. He has completed three History of the Sith Empire courses, as well as the DB Basics exam, and has registered for the Forums. On top of that, he has has found his way onto IRC and joined the Clan channel #taldryan to hang out. This more than qualifies him for a rank elevation. Excellent work, Jonius. Congratulations.

Master Shadow Taldrya, 2010-02-16 13:45:57 UTC

Since taking over as BTL of the Nightwraiths last October Nami has been the absolute epitome of up and coming leaders in Tarentum. He has successfully developed a great deal of fiction for his battleteam, released a report virtually every week like clockwork, and has helped and inspired many of his members to become valuable assets to Tarentum in their own right. His performance during the Broken storyline as well as during the Rite of Supremacy were exemplary. Nami takes part in every competition he can--winning most of them, passed countless SA courses, and completed four Shadow Academy degrees (including a Dark Savant). He is one of Tarentum's most reliable bastions of activity and we appreciate him so much that before long he will be in one of the clan's top leadership positions. Nami, we love you.

~Ji K'awiil, Quaestor of House Cestus

There aren't a lot of people you can find who can match the caliber of leadership, writing skill, and dedication of Tier-Avis Nami. And even you can find someone close to his caliber, I'm sure he can still outmatch them. Nami has been an incredible asset to the clan since he first joined, shortly after the ninth GJW. Since then, he has only proven over and over that he is a capable, trustworthy member of the Tarenti.

Nami has served as BTL of the Nightwraiths for several months now, but besides leading, he has been mostly responsible for including the team in actual clan-wide lore. His consistent reports and concern for the well-being of the Nightwraiths are astonishing to see, but even below the surface level of reports, you can see an intricate turning of gears as Nami continues to strengthen the BT's purpose in House Cestus's fiction. Besides his leadership, his writing skills have surpassed even the best writing veterans of the DB, winning him many ACC battles in the recently concluded Rite of Supremacy and even earning him an Anteian Cross for his participation in the RoS events. He has included his writing in "Broken: The Final Chapter" - a run-on recently finished by the clan - and his very own character article on the DJBwiki is currently featured on the main wiki page. He has earned over twenty crescents for writing competitions, as well as various merit medals for volunteering his time to editing wiki articles and writing pieces of fiction for his house's location and culture.

What I see in Nami is the future of the clan, and I am sometimes disappointed that there aren't more leaders like him. Having worked on a two-person run-on with the guy, I am already confident in his writing ability - but I am even more confident in where he can lead his house and clan next. Tier-Avis Nami has proven to me that he is worthy of becoming one of the many Equites of the DJB, and I only hope that he will continue far past Obelisk Templar, to become one of the newest of the great leaders of the Brotherhood. Thanks, Nami.

~Ronovi Tavisaen Proconsul of Clan Tarentum Brig. General of the Clan Tarentum I Corps

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-02-16 03:10:51 UTC

Valorian is a difference maker. If you place him on one side of a contest, that side will benefit while the other will suffer. Much as he did in the Ninth Great Jedi War for Naga Sadow, Valorian participated in nearly everything available to him and did so adeptly and successfully. Given the skill-based nature of the Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War, having him on your side was a clear advantage. We were just lucky enough to be the beneficiaries of his work this time around as he helped us defeat his former clan.

So crucial and poignant has Valorian's work been that his last promotion came on the battlefield of the last Vendetta. In the time since he has earned 13 Seals of Unity, 5 Silver Novas, 4 Crescents with Sapphire Star, 2 Dark Crosses, Gold Nova, Crescent with Emerald Star, and the Sapphire Blade. During the RoS Valorian submitted to Round 2's Graphics and the Finals Graphics event. He placed 5th in the second round's Graphic event and 3rd in the Graphic event of the finals.

We of Revan know that without Valorian, we would not have had the success we did. We would like to honor him through this elevation into the Equite tier so he may know his service and company are appreciated and welcome.

Raken, Independent House Revan

The step from Dark Jedi Knight to Equite is the first our members take into their Order and future in the Dark Brotherhood. What does an Equite look like? An Equite looks like a member that participates in all facets of the Dark Brotherhood and excels in those fields. An Equite looks like 13 Seals of Unity, 5 Silver Novas, 4 Crescents with Sapphire Star, 2 Dark Crosses, a Gold Nova, a Crescent with Emerald Star, and the Sapphire Blade since his last promotion. An Equite looks like the performance Valorian has put forth over the last 10 months. Welcome to the Ranks of the Sith Order and welcome to the Equite Class.

Sarin, Independent House Revan

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:35:11 UTC

Tek is another outstanding member and contributor we were lucky enough to get from Tarentum. He was on board from the beginning with the founding of Revan helping Sarin and I to plan and strategize how we would go about the adventurous endeavor. His early support of the idea was crucial during a stage of development when we were fairly uncertain as to whether or not we would succeed.

Over the last three and a half years Tek has earned 5 Seals of Unity, 4 Seals of Duplicity, 2 Crescents with Topaz Star, Scroll of Indoctrination, Scroll of Foundation, Legion of the Scholar, Dark Cross, and Steel Cross.

On behalf of the entire club he has worked with our own Dalthid as an ACC Judge and written numerous match introductions providing the members who participate there more variety in venues. He has also mentored two apprentices and guiding one to the honorable rank of Dark Jedi Knight. He also worked within Revan helping to prepare our ACC combatants for the Rite of Supremacy.

Since beginning with us in Revan, Tek's dedication has been outstanding. In the middle of the recent Rite of Supremacy he made the time to compete in nearly every event including Round 2's Graphics and Fiction, and the Finals Fiction event. He also aided us in Round 2's Antei Combat Center victory. All this was done in the midst of him purchasing a home and moving. He gave his best effort each time he competed on our behalf and did not time-out of a single ACC match despite his hectic personal circumstances. This is again a classic example of the Sacrifice of Revan members for the greater good.

We of Revan are honored to have a member like Tek among us and would like very much for him to know that he is appreciated and valued.

Raken, Independent House Revan

Have you ever met the best XVT and XWA pilot in the Dark Brotherhood? Have you ever met the best XVT and XWA pilot in the Star Wars community. I have. His name is Tek and you and many others might be surprised to know he has beaten tens of thousands of people in the platform that our club and so many other clubs were founded upon. Tek is a legend. The fact that you don't know he is a legend is what makes him so special. Here is a member who was the pinnacle of all that our clubs were founded on. A member who had the opportunity to play with the best of the best on the internet, yet remained a part of our clubs. Yet, no one has ever heard him mention it.

No, our Tek has rewritten himself as a ACC guru and a fiction writer that places and excels in Dark Brotherhood level events. A writer who has supplied backstory for the creation of House Revan and for the future of House Revan. A man who volunteers his time to teach new members how to compete and participate in events all the while competing and participating in those same events. A leader who leads from the front by deeds, not words.

It has been three years since Tek was promoted. In that time he created time saving devices for the ACC that are now considered the norm, he has mentored subordinates who now serve in leadership positions, and he has participated in major events with major success. Battlelord is a fitting title for someone who has won so many battles on behalf of our club in the past and someone who will continue to provide in the future. Grats buddy.

Sarin, Independent House Revan

-- Raken

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:36:12 UTC

Over the last year Tsingtao has silently gone about his work improving his unit, and by extension, the entire Brotherhood. He has served his units as Aedile and Quaestor. He has served us all as Eclectic Pedagogue. He has served Revan as advisor and by participating in multiple events of the Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War including Round 2's Graphics and the Finals Graphics and Fiction events helping us to win the entire Vendetta.

This kind of selfless service is exactly the character of members we seek to encourage, stimulate, and retain in Revan. Last year he helped Naga Sadow achieve more than they could otherwise without him. This year he has done the same for us.

In the time since he has earned 5 Seals of Unity, 4 Scrolls of Foundation, Crescent with Topaz Star, Crescent with Quartz Star, Crescent with Emerald Star, Gold Nova, Dark Cross, and the Anteian Cross.

We of Revan value and honor Tsingtao's work on our behalf and wish to show him this small measure of our gratitude.

Raken, Independent House Revan

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:35:28 UTC

Tra'an has been a pleasure to have with us in Revan. Vocal. Active. Reasonable. He has really taken up the philosophy of our House and exuded its principles in all his interactions internal as well as external. Indeed Tra'an operates like something of an ambassador to other clans and members to which he keeps close ties. This cohesion, rather than separation, is a cardinal tenet of Revan's operational mindset. We are all together. Arcona. Naga Sadow. Plagueis. Revan. Scholae Palatinae. Taldryan. Tarentum. A Brotherhood. Sometimes we forget. Tra'an does not.

Over the last year Tra'an has earned 5 Seals of Unity, 2 Legions of the Scholar, Cluster of Fire, Bronze Nova, and the Dark Cross. He has served as Quaestor, Aedile, Roll Master. He has competed voraciously in the Ninth Great Jedi War and now, for us, in the Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War. Tra'an submitted to several events including Round 1 Poetry and the Finals Fiction event. He also won all of his Antei Combat Center matches helping us to win rounds one and two, and ultimately, the entire Vendetta.

We of Revan would like to show Tra'an the same dedication and quality he has shown us and honor him with his next advancement down the dark path.

Raken, Independent House Revan

-- Raken

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:34:40 UTC

When Revan began as a House, I did not think I needed, or wanted, a Rollmaster-level position. Sometimes we can have too many layers of bureacracy between those guiding the unit and those allowing us to guide them. But once Revan became part of Dark Fury, and once my usual partner in crime Sarin dared to give real-life the balance of his time for a spell, I knew I needed a hybrid position and a hybrid (read: multi-talented) individual to hold it.

It was not an easy choice. We had another dedicated and talented member inquire for the position, but we went with Callus and we are glad we did. And as such, Callus has become the first Voice of Revan much in the style of Darth Wyyrlok, he attends and administers various needs of the House from guiding new members to contributing ideas to leading by example in the recent Rite of Supremacy.

This gentlemen has immersed himself in the House, not only helping to found it, but to ensure it thrives on the new blood we are given via Dark Fury. He has maintained excellent contact with our new transfers, helped me immensely with promotions and awards, as well as maintained excellent records and logs of contact so we know who we have talked to, when we last spoke with them, and when we might need to reach out to them again.

Over the last year and eight months Callus has earned 14 Clusters of Fire, 6 Seals of Unity, 4 Dark Crosses, 4 Seals of Rememberance, 2 Crescents with Emerald Star, 2 Dark Side Scrolls, Crescent with Sapphire Star, Silver Nova, and an Anteian Cross.

In addition to his normal duties for Revan he has worked on several wiki articles for the House such as Sun-Manadyne and Captain Pantaro. In the recent Rite of Supremacy, Callus submitted to nearly every event including Round 1's Fiction and Poetry, Round 2's Graphics, and the Finals Fiction event. He also helped us win the ACC in Round 1 and placed 4th in Round 1's Poetry event as well as 5th in the Finals Fiction event.

We of Revan would very much like Callus to know he is an appreciated an integral part of what we try to do here. And were it not for Callus, and those like him, we would not have achieved what we already have nor what is yet to be.

Raken, Independent House Revan

It is amazing that a talented member like Callus has somehow avoided promotion since 2008. Multi-talented, mutli-skilled, and hungry to improve the unit he serves, Callus is one of Revan's most dedicated and hard working members to date. In October of 2009, I had to step away from the Dark Brotherhood for a few months and devote my time to real life. During this time period Callus stepped up and moved into the role of Rollmaster and defacto #2 man for Revan.

Stepping in with elan and grace, Callus established a system to welcome all new members and he began work on House Revan's wiki articles. Since that time he has served as a key leader in elevating Revan towards to the top of the DB and has helped secure victories in previous rounds. His work as both a leader and a contributing member is the stuff of a man well deserving of a promotion. Congrats!

Sarin, Independent House Revan

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:33:51 UTC

Joseem was one of the first members to come to us post-establishment. He immediately made his presence known by working up several custom character images for our members and donating several more for our collection of Non-Player Characters.

Over the last year he has earned 7 Seals of Unity, 2 Gold Novas, Crescent with Topaz Star, Crescent with Quartz Star, Cluster of Fire, Seal of Loyalty, Scroll of Foundation, Scroll of Indoctrination, and the Steel Cross.

Prior to joining us in Revan, Joseem worked in several capacities for Clan Naga Sadow. Acting as Rollmaster he created a spreadsheet for them to more accurately track member activity. They also benefited from his artistic ability in the form of several NPC images and member avatars.

During the Ninth Great Jedi War he combined his dedication and artistic talent to lift CNS to a better finish than otherwise possible without his contributions. During the recent Rite of Surpemacy as a member of Revan, Joseem participated in all the Graphic events of Round 2 and the Finals, and placed 5th in the Finals helping us to win that event which gave us the chance to win the entire RoS.

It is this kind of dedication and participation that allows units of the Brotherhood to thrive and advance their agendas. Without members like Joseem what we do everyday would not be possible. We of Revan would like to show him our appreciation for his time and service to us and the others he has aided.

Raken, Independent House Revan

The second tier of the Equite ranks is reserved for members who have sought to improve not only themselves, but others within the Dark Brotherhood. Anyone who has been around Joseem knows that this defines his participation in the Dark Brotherhood thus far. Creating avatars and works of art to further many members character history and backstory, Joseem has tirelessly donated his time and skills for his previous Clan and House Revan. He has done this without being asked and he has done it without expectation of reward. This is truly the type of member who is worthy of elevation to the second rank of the Equites.

In addition to Joseem's graphic work he has been a staunch supporter of Independent House Revan, taking a non-positioned leadership role and remaining a vocal and supportive member of our House Development. Joseem turned out for the Rite of Supremacy and his graphics work just recently garnered an IHR Graphics win in the final round. Without Joseem, this could not have been possible.

Congratulations!

Sarin, Independent House Revan

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:34:17 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Zephyr Craven, 2010-02-16 05:54:20 UTC