Brotherhood Members,

My conduct has been less than of what is expected of a Dark Council member. A leader should set an example of what a leader to be, and I admit that if anyone followed my conduct today we would all be in trouble. I am sorry for my childish quibbling, and should have thought better before doing so.

In any case, I am taking a short leave of absence. Knight Camile will be in charge of my Office, so please direct any questions to him at [Log in to view e-mail addresses]. I will not be checking my Brotherhood e-mail, or be on IRC so I will not see any e-mail or answer queries until I return.

Understand that Camile has my full authority in medal matters, so his word is final unless the Grand Master decides to intervene. My leave will last for about a week. Once again, I humbly apologize for my reprehensible conduct.

<table><tr><td></td><td valign="top">Dark Adept Pharaun "Shadonyx" Illistyn
Chancellor of the Dark Brotherhood
SB/(SC)/(SE)/DC-KC-O-CS/(BN)/CF/(LSAg)/DSS/CoLx2
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