Hello, Tarenti. I know in my last report, I said my updates would become monthly. However, a few things have come up and I feel that an impromptu report is necessary to clear up some things. There will be the typical reminders and tidbits at the end, but as a whole, it's more of a report I felt that I had to write. So without any further filler, let's get to the important stuff.

Who I Am: Your Quaestor

Lately, I have heard that there have been complaints. Complaints about what I do, how I act, how I respond to situations, etc. There is a belief that I am not paying close enough attention to my own unit, and that I am simply frittering away my time while complaints are being addressed to lower leaders who, frankly, already have a lot of work to do and would rather you addressed them to me. Most of all, however, to some people, I am merely someone who releases reports, writes fiction, and simply sits back as drama kicks in and proper recognition isn't being given.

I want to tell you something: Yes, I am a writer. I do write fiction. Writing is something I'm at least decent at: It's a passion of mine. Run-ons, poetry, stories, plays, music - they're great hobbies and activities and interests for me. I do write reports - after all, I'm someone who has had leaders who don't report regularly, and I end up getting lost in terms of what's happening and what I'm supposed to be doing in order to progress whether in rank or position. So I like to report. Sure, not everyone may read what I have to say, but my announcements have info, something for everyone to read, as it gives members the opportunity to be updated on what's being done and what's being changed and what's being introduced to the house.

However, there is something I'd like to remind at least a few of you, and that's that I'm not just a writer; I'm your leader. I have led a house as Aedile and Quaestor. I have served as Proconsul and Consul of Tarentum while we were still a clan. When I am online, I am monitoring everything, watching you guys work and talk and have fun. I want to be someone to help mediate, to help clear tension, to help alliances build. And sometimes, in my attempt to better the unit, I don't always make the right decisions, or do things the proper way. I'm young. I'm human. And I'm learning.

What I want to reiterate is that I run this house on an open door policy. Meaning, if you have a problem with the way I am running the house, or perhaps you have a situation to bring up with me that either directly or indirectly involves me or another leader...then e-mail me about it. My address is [Log in to view e-mail addresses]. I'm on IRC frequently; PM me. I will listen to you. I will confer with you. And I will fix things or at least try to fix things, things perhaps caused by my own doing. Who knows, the whole problem could be built on a misunderstanding. It could also be caused by a mistake in judgment. All I ask is that you trust me enough to speak to me, otherwise whatever you're complaining about can and may never be addressed.

I am your Quaestor, and therefore your leader. My job is not just to entertain, but to keep the unit stable and functioning, to allow every member the opportunity to grow and perhaps lead one day as well. I have a duty to recognize activity and subsequently reward members for it, and to allow members to be happy and not feel abused or ridiculed where they are. That is my responsibility. But you, too, have a responsibility to this house, to be shining examples for other houses on how to behave, and how to work, and how to confide in your leaders. I have faith in you guys to do this - please don't let me down.

Reminders

The King and the Gods

If you wish to post in the run-on, the links you need are below:

http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6095 (Discussion thread) http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6094 (Run-on)

Rollmaster Report

Rollmaste Scion Altera has released his first RM report. If there is any activity you did that you see missing on the report, please notify him - some people have already, so feel free to follow their example.

DB-wide Activities

Headmaster Taigikori Aybara Dupar has opened applications for Praetor. If you think you have what it takes, send him an e-mail. I believe he already sent an e-mail out to our googlegroup.

There are also reports and announcements from the Fist and Headmaster, so be sure to read them.

Thanks for reading, guys. I appreciate it, and I am always proud to lead Tarentum.