Tarentum Update

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Tarentum Update

Greetings Tarenti!

Some big news tonight, so I'll jump right into it.

Aedile

We have a new Aedile. I got a stellar application from GW Lyze Kiel in Odan Urr, who you may know better as Raiju. He's a former Tarenti, a friend, and a talented fiction writer. One of the main things I was looking for was someone who has a knack for weaving intriguing story arcs. My approach to running a House tends to be pretty nuts-and-bolts, but there's only so much sudoku and trivia we can do before folks start getting bored. The continuity of an ongoing story is what will keep things fresh and interesting.

Lyze has stepped up to help honor our many years of history with the Keepers and necromancy, and weave it into an exciting and engaging future wherever it may take us. I am wicked excited to have him on board. Welcome back into the darkness, brother.

Jen Kaari BTL

We also have a new BTL for the Jen Kaari, our fiction-focused battle team. I got several good applications, but Anshar's stood out. Everybody knows him, so I don't think he needs much introduction except to say that I am more than confident that he knows what he's doing. He will also be helping out with the House fiction as well as running events to develop his battle team's fiction. He and I have already discussed a couple of interesting projects that are getting under way immediately. Stay tuned!

Rollmaster

Dranik has stepped down as our Rollmaster due to some unforeseen circumstances in real life. I appreciate the work he did to help restructure the military, and his advice will be invaluable when the time comes to spend the points we earned during the Dark Crusade toward the end of the year.

For the time being I'm going to leave the Rollmaster position vacant while our new Aedile and BTL settle in.

Recruitment Tribune

This doesn't happen very often. A brand new Tribune position has been created. Its purpose is effectively to be the Dark Brotherhood's director of marketing. KP Xantros has taken up the mantle, and is currently hiring a small staff. If you're interested, his news post on the main site outlines what kind of person he's looking for, what to put in a successful application, and what kind of work he and his staff will be doing.

Personally, I think this is a terrific opportunity if you have any interest in learning about marketing and a great way to make official a task that has been "organic" (ie. largely ignored) for the DB's entire existence. If the new Recruitment Tribune and his team can do their jobs effectively, it's possible we could potentially see a great surge in new members from all kinds of different sources. It has the potential to do a tremendous amount of good for the club as a whole, and this is your chance to get in at the beginning of it.

Activity

Since my last report, a few of you guys have been busy racking up the CFs:

  • Frosty Romanae Tarentae was awarded 46 Clusters of Fire
  • Dox Romanae was awarded 9 Clusters of Fire
  • Altheseus Levathan was awarded 1 Cluster of Fire

In addition to CFs, there have been a good number of crescents going out too:

  • Oct 22, 2013 Dox Romanae was awarded 1 Crescent with Amethyst Star - 3rd place in GMRG Gorefest
  • Oct 22, 2013 Frosty Romanae Tarentae was awarded 1 Crescent with Diamond Star - 1st place in GMRG Gorefest
  • Oct 22, 2013 Honorable mention: Ernordeth won 2nd place in GMRG Gorefest
  • Oct 11, 2013 Altheseus Levathan was awarded 1 Crescent with Topaz Star - 3rd place in Free Howie
  • Oct 11, 2013 Dox Romanae was awarded 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star - 1st place in Free Howie
  • Oct 11, 2013 Frosty Romanae Tarentae was awarded 1 Crescent with Emerald Star - 2nd place in Free Howie
  • Oct 11, 2013 Anshar Kahn Tarentae was awarded 1 Crescent with Topaz Star - 3rd place in Very Funny
  • Oct 11, 2013 Jason Hunter was awarded 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star - 1st place in Very Funny
  • Oct 11, 2013 Frosty Romanae Tarentae was awarded 1 Crescent with Emerald Star - 2nd place in Very Funny
  • Oct 11, 2013 Anshar Kahn Tarentae was awarded 1 Crescent with Emerald Star - 1st place in Complexity
  • Oct 03, 2013 Dox Romanae was awarded 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star - 3rd place in Star Wars Angry Birds

Stay tuned for two new competitions beginning on October 26th. One is a scavenger hunt and the other is a short spooky Halloween fiction event (both are currently pending approval so I'll send out links when they are approved!)

In Darkness,
Scion Altera

Congrats Raiju/Lyze dude!

Nice report firebird :D

Congratz Raiju and Anshar for your appointments and to Ernor and Dox for 3rd place in Gorefest!

Congrats Raiju and Anshar! Great report Scion!

Thanks guys...

I get to be an obbie again! :D

hah so silly, but so excited to see that rank again. :D

Seriously though, thanks guys. And great report Scion.

Woo, Raiju-biju!!! Great pick for Tar :). Ohhai Anshar, wb :P

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