Hey there, Cestus! I didn't know if Quaestor Kazarelth was going to send his report since he's busy with finals, so I'll pick up the slack and do it for him.

The DB site is currently down as Jac is working to add in the new character sheets he's been talking about. Of course, this doesn't affect me much because I A. Don't really have any cool possessions or personal ships and B. Am not an ACC member. But it will affect some of you. In the meantime, awarding medals and promotions is obviously going to be delayed, so be patient.

In the meantime, the results for the Cestus/Gladius competition, "Shattered Tears," are out! Here are the winners:

Run-On:

1st Place: Ronovi Tavisaen

2nd Place: Kazarelth Talismarr

3rd Place: Jaron Kai

Gladius Fiction:

1st Place: Apollo

2nd Place: Donos

3rd Place: Troutrooper

Cestus Fiction:

1st Place: Kazarelth Talismarr

2nd Place: Frey Gallandro

3rd Place: Ronovi Tavisaen

Trivia:

1st Place: Scion Altera

2nd Place: Windos

3rd Place: Jaron Kai

Overall:

1st Place: Kazarelth Talismarr

2nd Place: Ronovi Tavisaen

3rd Place: Three-way tie! Windos Helkin Tarentae, Apollo, and Scion Altera

So as you can see, Cestus, we showed Gladius what we're made of by doing phenomenally in the event. Congratulations to Kaz and Jaron for earning medals (and me, but I can't really congratulate myself), and congratulations to Vai for his outstanding participation.

In other news, let's welcome Rathelm Canex to House Cestus! He has already been promoted to Novice.

Let's also welcome back Huldrych after a leave of absence from Cestus as well as welcome back Doni Tzu Tarentae. After several months hiatus, these two has returned to Tarentum, with Huldrych being a prior member of Cestus and Doni Tzu coming to us after being a member of Tridens before his temporary departure. I hope with these members back, we can only become stronger and more united as a House.

And congratulations to Val Azexel on his Steel Cross and his promotion to Jedi Hunter! It was well-earned.

Remember, the comp "Velvet Gauntlets" is still going on: Write about an NPC inspector finding out a scandal about one of your fellow Cestian members! Write one page minimum and e-mail it to me at [Log in to view e-mail addresses] by December 20th.

Now I'm off to study for my own finals. Have a good night, guys!

-DJK Ronovi Tavisaen (Obelisk)/AED/Cestus of Tarentum