Event History

So...this guy again.

Donny, the Log, has never lost the forest for the trees. He has been a steadfast member and presence within the club that can always be seen gaming, pushing the community, and entering a full tilt from repeated Rivals matches because his sanity is less important than hanging out with our members (until he finally goes over the edge and has to walk away. It happens to us all).

And I, for one, thank the loss of his sanity. It led to him taking on tasks that look gargantuan at first glance but become manageable as he chips away at them. This has resulted in a great many successes for the Fist office and the gaming community, the least of which being the smoothest GJW tournament I've ever seen.

But, more importantly, Donny is a friend. One I've seen go through the ups and downs of membership. I've had the privilege of watching him rise through the ranks of several clans, for the cream rises to the top, and the passion with which he approached the positions. I got to see him finally step into his own as a Consul for the first time and how that affected and changed him. Finally, I saw him as a successful Fist and taking on the challenges there-in.

For all this, and the constant XP grind, I'm happy to put my voice to his promotion. To achieve the rank of Elder 2 really shivers the timbers. Congratulations, Donny.

Atra, 2026-07-25 23:06:31 UTC

I admire Donny a great deal, as a member, as a leader and as a person. He is patient, focused, honest, fair and consistent. During my Fist term, I was supremely fortunate to have Donny as my Praetor. He was dedicated, persistent and attacked anything that needed to be done with impeccable professionalism. Most importantly though, he was my better angel, a voice of reason, the honest voice of a friend to pull me back from my own excesses and force me to pause and think and listen. When real life forced me to take a knee, Donny stepped up took my crazy dream of a battle pass, made it his own and carried it through to completion for the whole club to enjoy.

I’ve had the honor of seeing Donny’s Fist term as a regular member and as a peer on the council in the gaming trenches with him during the last GJW. I can honestly say he surpassed me in every way, he has taken the wisdom of all who came before and combined it with his own experience. Donny is the best of us. And when I see how he mentors his staff and shepherds the gaming community I know the future of gaming in the club is bright because of him.

This gets said often in promotion recs but in my deepest heart of hearts I believe that no one has deserved the rank of Master more. Congrats my friend.

High Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2026-07-24 17:09:04 UTC

It is a privilege to add my voice to the chorus recognizing our incredible FIST, Donny (or our great Log) for promotion to the rank of Elder 2. This is one of the Brotherhood's rarest distinctions, reserved for members whose sustained dedication, leadership, and service have left an undeniable mark on the club. Donny has more than earned his place among them.

Throughout his time in the Brotherhood, Donny has consistently demonstrated what it means to lead by example. From progressing through the ranks of unit leadership from Battleteam Leader all the way to serving as Consul, to contributing on multiple staffs as both a Magistrate and Praetor, and now spending the past year and a half as our FIST, he has continually stepped forward wherever the club has needed him most. In every role, he has worked not only to keep things running smoothly, but to improve them for the benefit of the membership as a whole.

Beyond the titles and positions, however, Donny's greatest strength has always been the example he sets. His level of activity is remarkable, his commitment unwavering, and his willingness to support others never in doubt. He is the kind of member who quietly elevates everyone around him simply by consistently showing up, putting in the work, and giving his best. The Brotherhood is unquestionably stronger because of his efforts.

Congratulations, Donny. This promotion is exceptionally well deserved, and I can think of few members more worthy of joining the ranks of our EL2s. May your bonfire continue to burn long and brightly.

Lord Idris Adenn, 2026-07-24 17:17:07 UTC

It feels strange to write this, as I honestly had not realised Donny wasn’t already an Elder 2. He has always had a presence in the club, a name mentioned even before he returned to the areas I had begun to occupy years ago. It’s a privilege to partake in writing this, especially so with that in mind. Setting the balance back into place, so to say.

I don’t want to repeat everything that was already said again exactly, but to that same tune Donny is probably one of the most reliable people in the club. When he took on Vizsla, he set out with tasks to do and completed them. He had goals within the FIST office as a staffer and did them and has repeated that same pattern again while leading that same office. If he says something will be done, it will get done. And to an astounding quality and level of detail.

It’s a hell of a standard that he’s leaving behind. It’s one that I hope to be able to meet the standard of. Though if I do, it will be in large part due to him. He’s worked extensively with me, ensuring I understand the nitty gritty of the backend, prepping reports and even looping me in to help on the Battlepass project. I got to see how much work he puts in, not only into the projects obviously but into the membership and the club. Much of what happens on the DC is easy to nod and forget about as the reports fly by but, as it is for everyone up there, I’ve seen the hours of labor Donny has put into the office and even more hours of contemplation, theory crafting and discussion.

So, to Donny, congratulations on getting even older here as well as in real life, and enjoy upgrading Vael’s character sheet. The log becomes a cane.

Praetor Barafu Endrin, 2026-07-24 22:07:47 UTC

Graduate Reltud Silversun has reached the required 2150 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 3.

Reltud is single-handedly doubling my workload with the amount of recommendations I've had to write for him in the bare week since he joined the club, but as someone once said, it's a good problem to have!

You've performed excellently, devouring the shadow academy like a hungry little moth eating all the paper, and been a generally active presence on Discord. We look forward to your future activities, which at this pace will probably be writing a rec for tomorrow.

Quaestor Jon Silvon, 2026-07-25 16:56:01 UTC

Plaes Hulder, 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, Plaes Hulder, 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,

Councillor Turel Sorenn
Headmaster

High Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2026-07-24 23:30:52 UTC

It is both a privilege and an honor to stand before the Brotherhood and recommend DarkHawk for promotion to Elder 2. This is not a promotion bestowed lightly. Elder promotions represent some of the highest recognitions our club can offer, reserved for members whose dedication, leadership, and impact have shaped the Brotherhood over many years. They are milestones that reflect not only extraordinary accomplishments, but the respect and admiration earned from an entire community. I can think of no one more deserving of joining those ranks than DarkHawk.

There is perhaps no member more synonymous with celebrating the achievements of others than DarkHawk. Whether it is a promotion, an award, or another milestone, his enthusiasm is infectious, his encouragement genuine, and his support unwavering. It is only fitting that today we turn the spotlight back onto him and celebrate one of the greatest milestones of his own career. This promotion is a recognition of years of service, countless hours invested in our members, and a legacy that has strengthened both Clan Naga Sadow and the Brotherhood as a whole.

When we speak about what it means to be an Elder, we expect someone who serves as a pillar of the community. Someone who leads by example, who consistently contributes regardless of title or recognition, and whose presence makes those around them better. DarkHawk embodies those qualities in every sense of the word.

Whether serving as Consul over the past three years or simply contributing as one of our most active members, DarkHawk has always been someone the club could rely upon. Leadership has never been something he turns on or off depending on the position he holds. It is reflected in the example he sets, the encouragement he offers, and the consistency with which he gives back to the Brotherhood.

His record speaks volumes. Since attaining Elder 1, DarkHawk has organized an astounding 164 competitions, helping create opportunities for hundreds of members to participate, improve, and enjoy our community. Many of these competitions have supported our largest events, including multiple Pro Bowls, where reliable organizers are essential to the success of the club. Behind every competition lies planning, judging, feedback, and administration, work that often goes unseen but is critical to keeping the Brotherhood thriving.

Just as impressive is his own participation. DarkHawk has entered 547 competitions, earning 253 Crescents through consistently excellent performances across a remarkable variety of events. His creativity is perhaps best demonstrated through nearly 100,000 words of fiction, an incredible body of work that reflects years of dedication. Along the way, he has also earned nearly 5,000 Clusters, demonstrating that his commitment extends across every corner of club activity. Yet impressive statistics alone do not make an Elder.

What truly distinguishes DarkHawk is the attitude behind those accomplishments. He approaches the Brotherhood with positivity, enthusiasm, and an unmistakable passion for seeing others succeed. He has been a steady leader through busy seasons, a dependable teammate during our largest events, and a constant source of encouragement to members both new and old. He has invested not only in competitions and projects, but in the people who make this club what it is.

Over the years, DarkHawk has earned the respect of his peers not simply because of what he has accomplished, but because of how he has accomplished it. With humility, consistency, and genuine excitement for the success of those around him, he exemplifies the qualities we hope every member will strive to emulate.

Congratulations, DarkHawk. This promotion is richly deserved, and I cannot think of a more fitting recognition for everything you have given to this community over the years.

There really is only one word worthy of celebrating this moment.

BOOYA!

Lord Idris Adenn, 2026-07-24 15:17:08 UTC

BOOYA!!!!

DarkHawk has served Clan Naga Sadow as Consul for 3 years now. Before that, he was Proconsul, Quaestor and Aedile.

The man lives and breathes the Clan and the Club as a whole.

He is the biggest hype man I've met, always messaging members, celebrating their work and achievements.

DarkHawk has always maintained that he is a terrible leader and was simply not the right man for the job. Clearly, that is completely wrong.

I am proud of him. Proud of the work he's done. His indefatigable nature in the face of adversity. He is a boon to Clan Naga Sadow and to the Club as a whole. I'm lucky that he chose me to be his Master and mentor in the club.

He respects all, he appreciates all, he gives his all.

Just as Idris said at the end of his recommendation, I must do the same. There can be only one word to describe DarkHawk.

BOOYA!

Professor Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar, 2026-07-23 18:28:55 UTC

Darkhawk is a beast. He jumps up and down, cheerleading and drawing attention to everyone else's actions, their accolades, their successes, all while minimizing his own significant efforts. That humility, that desire to serve, to put his members first is not just admirable, it's aspirational.

I've long held the perhaps antiquated view of elders that they must be a force that their absence would leave a void in the Brotherhood. That their efforts have had a long-lasting effect on this club's survival, well above and beyond what any hard data like participation metrics and reports delivered could possibly measure. That our Brotherhood would be in a worse place if not for them.

So what then, for Masters?

Darkhawk is all that I just laid out and more. He is a fervent promoter of his members' efforts. He is one of the very reasons that people get out and do things, drag themselves out of funks and come back and remember what friends that they have here. He steadies almost every conversation he is in with his patience and contemplation. His fanatic enthusiasm and unabashed enjoyment of this nerdy hobby we all share gives us all room to indulge a little bit more deeply. To try and grab hold of that childlike glee we all felt watching saturday morning cartoons. To share in our imaginations and abandon the daily drudgery, even just for a few moments.

It's not that Naga Sadow would be diminished without Darkhawk.

It's that the Brotherhood would.

It's that I would too. I and all too many others who you have touched in your time here.

Thank you, Darkhawk. It means a lot, and I want to make damned sure that you know it. Congratulations on reaching the rank of Master. It was well earned.

Oh, and I almost forgot. BOOYA!

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2026-07-23 23:00:32 UTC

DarkHawk easily makes the shortlist for the nicest person in the club. He's the first to say thank you and the first to say congratulations. I struggle to remember any staffer as consistent about proactively checking in, not just to ask if he can help, but also to ask how people are doing and what they need. The only member he won't build up is himself; the man is humble and selfless, always quick to shift the spotlight back onto his Sadowans or his teammates.

The luxury of a supporting recommendation is that I don't have to lay out numbers or justify anything, I can just say what I appreciate about the member. And the longer I'm here, the more I appreciate DarkHawk's single-minded focus on just making the community a nice place for people to be, the way you can take it for granted that he's going to assume good faith and try his best. There are weeks in leadership where his gentleness and even keel seem borderline miraculous, speaking as an occasional prima donna myself. He's the Brotherhood's chill uncle, and we're a better community for his presence.

Strix

Darth Strix, 2026-07-24 13:36:48 UTC

Reltud Silversun has reached the required 1300 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 2.

Well Reltud, you certainly no how to pace yourself... not. Mr. Silversun has come at this club with a vigor and gusto rarely seen, not hesitating to throw himself headlong into activities that are seeing him skyrocket through the ranks and the societies, and as such we are more than proud to award him the next rank in his career.

Quaestor Jon Silvon, 2026-07-24 01:05:53 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Xacris. I have heard reports from Clan Taldryan that you have managed to accumulate 5 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Councillor Turel Sorenn
Headmaster

High Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2026-07-21 22:06:07 UTC

Xacris, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Novitiate 2. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Taldryan, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Novitiate 2,

Councillor Turel Sorenn
Headmaster

High Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2026-07-21 22:03:35 UTC

Reltud Silversun, 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, Reltud Silversun, 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,

Councillor Turel Sorenn
Headmaster

High Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2026-07-20 15:29:51 UTC

Raeken has reached the required 6800 XP to reach the rank of Equite 1.

Since Raeken’s last elevation, he has participated in 16 competitions, netting 6 crescents!

On the cluster front, Raeken has brought in 78 Clusters of Fire, 15 Clusters of Ice, and 60 Clusters of Graphite! His efforts earned multiple society rank ups!

Our Rogues are sometimes as engaged, if not more engaged than our active members, and Raeken is one of those Rogues. It’s my privilege to promote him to the ranks of the Equites!

Congrats, Raeken!

Darth Dracaryis, 2026-07-20 00:54:29 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Draigon. I have heard reports from House Deathwatch that you have managed to accumulate 4 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Councillor Turel Sorenn
Headmaster

High Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2026-07-19 23:31:00 UTC