Catechumen of the Dark Side,

Another stretch of days has passed since I last reported on the dealings of Scholae Palatinae and, specifically, those of the Consul's office. I am pleased to note that while no major changes (things that roxxorz ur soxxorz) have occurred... a ton of groundwork has been laid by the Clan Summit to usher in several things that will blow your minds and help set the Clan apart from her five rivals.

I'm sure you want to know more about that... so lets jump to it!

Clan Projects

Clan Dominion - Phoenix and I have compiled almost ten (10) pages of notes concerning the Cocytus System. This ranges from geography, topography, cities, landmarks and more... once several images are finished (thanks to Rasilvenaira) we will begin fleshing out the actual, hard documents with full descriptions. Speaking of which... I need to get with the HC crew to determine some aspects of their planet.

Clan Site - Wha?! We have a Clan site! But I did not have the foresight a year ago to plan for expansion, additions, subtractions and... well, ultimately... change. And we have grown, adapted and massively changed since I first became Proconsul of Scholae Palatinae. The new site will include drop-down menus that will allow for ease of navigation, imperative information and fun CSP-only items. Site is coded... Arion, Phoenix and I are just currently transitioning old information and writing new content.

Clan Prestige Classes - Well, this is more aptly called "The Paths of Scholae Palatinae" and will have some very cool, dynamic additions to how we operate as a Clan. This will open up some new directions for Character Development, honorary titles and set the tone for bored members DJK and above!

Clan Merit Nobles - Yes, yes... I know you all want updates on your points. Truly, I wish I could give them to you all right now. However, we are redrafting the overall concept (images, couple new titles, etc) to give it a new feel and some serious depth. Nathaniel & Prajna are assisting me in this endeavor and I would be remiss not to thank either for their work/brainstorming. We should have some changes/news on this soon.

In The Works

Gaming Mentorship - Cethgus has, in my opinion, established a legit Jedi Academy (JA) training platform and with determination and grit, succeeded where so many in the Brotherhood have fallen. With his success he has been given the title of Gaming Manager and oversees the JA Training Team and has begun work on creating a JO class. In addition to this, Niemand has begun fleshing out the conceptual design for a CTF course and we will be getting together to discuss the eventual options available for all of CSP.

Interested in teaching JO or CTF? E-mail Cethgus ([Log in to view e-mail addresses]), Phoenix ([Log in to view e-mail addresses]) and Braecen ([Log in to view e-mail addresses]).

Master-Student Program - We have an excellent team of Envoys in place. With that said, they are responsible for developing and contacting the future generations of members in the Clan. So... they do not always have time to follow up on every suggestion/idea presented to me. Several members have talked about utilizing the current M/S Program document and expounding on the central themes. I have given the go-ahead on this... A. To see what they come up with B. Hopefully put some perspective/life into the program

Master-Master Program - The wha?! You heard it here first... I have contracted my Senior Advisor to help me create a program to train Masters. Once I am satisfied with the content and overall workings of the system... this course will become mandatory for all Masters. But why, Braecen?! A wise man asked me - just the other day - why the Master/Student Program felt restricted... and it is because we have young Masters whom are unsure about their task as mentors. This program is being designed to help coach them through the steps necessary to be good, unsupervised Masters and allow the system to revert back to more nurturing than a 'promotion mill.'

Clan News

House Acclivis Draco - RevengeX & Nathaniel have been busy working on the fictional details of the traditionally Krath House. Along with their exploits in updating the Clan History, re-drafting Clan Artifacts and pressing Antenora In-Depth... the House has been experiencing a GJW prep competition called "Missio Draconis." It is a great opportunity for members of the House to show their mettle, work towards a promotion and get some cool awards!

House Caliburnus - Thran & Rasilvenaira are pushing through a broad spectrum of projects for the traditionally Sith House. These include - but are not limited to - a new space station, detailed maps and descriptions of the House Compound and the third segment of the Clan Menagerie (a resource for fictional animals under CSP's control). In addition to their busy work, the tag team of SBMs has produced a competition called the "Golden Iris Conflict" that will drive the House storyline and provide competitions aplenty for HC's members!

House Dorimad Sol - Wait... this house is closed... so why is there an electric bill?! Oh wait, that is just Dakari hiding from everyone.

Brotherhood News

Antei Combat Center - Dalthid has made some updates to the ACC. Changes include - but are not limited to - armor, handedness and weapons in-battle. For more details, please check out the Combat Master's entire entry on the Message Forums!

Link: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4313

Gaming - CSP has dominated both Inter-Club Training Event (ICTE) & Sunday Elimination Tourney (SET). Major props to Xan for his domination of the ICTE and his All-Star entry on the DB databanks. In addition to these changes, several members in the Clan have decided to put some money together for a CSP JA Server. This should launch by July 1st and will be available to our members for the Seventh Great Jedi War.

That covers the primary changes of the Brotherhood I wish to speak of... as a side note, I will confirm the rumors that have been circling on IRC. It is true, I have sworn off the IRC channel #db and will not return unless I hold a position of higher Dark Council magnitude. If you have questions or queries about that decision, please contact me via private e-mail ([Log in to view e-mail addresses]).

The Message

Ownership.

Responsibility. Liberty. Prosperity.

Scholae Palatinae does not belong to the Grand Master, the Consul of the members of old. It belongs to each and every member reading these words right now. It belongs to the people that are working to dynamically change the face of the concept that is Clan Scholae Palatinae. And it is through our ownership society, as a Clan, that we succeed or fall in all of our endeavors.

Responsibility. We must act responsible, or mature, if we are to be the owners of our own fate and destiny. Aristotle once said, "What belongs in common to most people is accorded the least care: they take thought for their own things above all, and less about things common." In short, it means the things we truly cherish, or place above the rest, will receive our attention and efforts to maintain. I hope that each of you believes that Scholae Palatinae is something to place above all other things (DB related) and work to take care of. It is through your contributions, ideas and efforts that we succeed as a Clan.

Liberty. Liberty is most often interpreted as freedom, but it comes with a double-edged meaning. Those whom have ownership in something (Scholae Palatinae) are responsible for its well being or defense. And since we all have ownership in our Clan, it falls to each of use to defend the Clan's honor, virtues and values that we, as a group, have set for ourselves. This means we must uphold the values - both ethical and practical - that define 'good' people. As the members of our Clan are all good people in heart and mind.

Prosperity. Ownership makes advancement possible, advancement makes prosperity available to each and every one of us. Without each of us working - in some manner - to increase the 'value' of Scholae Palatinae its worth will reduce; however, if we all work at increasing its worth, then we are responsible for claiming the new, additional value our efforts created. Positive activity creates positive value... positive value is most easily defined as prosperity.

How do we take part in our ownership society? Activity. Let the current leaders lead. Allow them to work with you to brainstorm ideas, share thoughts, assign projects and delegate tasks. Some members may never be asked to enter the labyrinth of technical leadership assignments (you should be so lucky). For the rest of us, we must entertain the notion that the Clan, simply, needs members whom are competitive and active on all fronts. What makes a Clan truly great is not its leaders, but the activity and effort put forth by its members.

Do you want to see Scholae Palatinae succeed? Then prepare to step up during the Seventh Great Jedi War and use your time - and ownership in the Clan - towards a good use: Making Scholae Palatinae First Clan of the Dark Brotherhood.

THE FIN

I generally screw things up, miss things or all together forget... don't hold it against me. I've done my best to recount the work we are trying to wind down before the Great Jedi War (GJW). As always, if you have an idea, a comment or a concern... please contact me. I maintain an Open Door Policy and am always available for a member in need. Though, if you cannot get ahold of me on IRC, I do request that you e-mail me!

I am, your servant,

Braecen Kaeth Kunar

Consul of Clan Scholae Palatinae

Safeguarder of Sheep

Braecen Kunar (Krath Pontifex) / CON-M:MAA-GC-EP / Clan Scholae Palatinae

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