Knight Camile is on leave until next Sunday, March 23rd. In his place, my Magistrate Tirna will process Clusters of Fire so please send all scores to her at [Log in to view e-mail addresses].

The History of the Dark Brotherhood is finished. I received a few comments, most of which recommended only minor changes. I have uploaded the new History into the Dark Side Compendium, which you can view here. I understand that some people do not like my lack of fiction, but it wasn't my intention to write fiction. Also, some people have said that what I have written lacks all the details. This I freely admit, because to write a fully comprehensive History would be nigh impossible. However, what I wish to do now is create a position history for all of the positions in the Brotherhood, which I believe will fill in some of the gaps people have mentioned. While I want to pursue this immediately, this project will have to be put on hold until after I complete the survey I'm working on. Speaking of which...

I've been in talks with Shadowhawk about how to proceed with the survey. We are beginning to formulate the questions, and as soon as that is done we will begin to construct the necessary tools required to implement the survey. Assuming the end of the Great Jedi War is sometime in mid-April, the survey should be deployed at the beginning of May. More details will follow as the survey nears completion.

And now for the medal bag!

Medal Requested: Ruby Scepter (RS)

Requested for: KAP Korbane Ashoka (Krath)

The request was made by: DA Shadonyx (Krath)

Reason given for request:

As recommended by KPN Khobai:

On behalf of Clan Arcona and as a representitive of the Dark Brotherhood, I would like to recommend Krath Archpriest Korbane Ashoka for a Ruby Sceptre.

The Dark Brotherhood owes Korbane a substantial reward for his previous and continual efforts to publish the Dark Voice. Korbane has taken on a task, that no one has ever wanted to do before, and he has done it both consistently and with a high degree of excellence.

To the effect of Clan Arcona, Korbane has always been an encouraging figure. He has most assuredly helped to form House Qel-Droma into the tightly knit house it is. Despite his lack of position, Korbane nonetheless manages to be a leader and a figure of inspiration for everyone in his house and clan.

AED JaM3z of House Qel-Droma had this to say about Korbane:

Korbane is a true pillar of HQD. I cannot rembember a moment in which he was not active in all my time in HQD. He always was and is determined to improve the house and the clan, and being Rollmaster the past few weeks, he has done a tremendous job. I think this award not only commends both

his loyalty and service to his clan, but also his duties for the Dark Voice.

A Sapphire Blade is awarded for long-term service in a particular area. However, a Ruby Sceptre is awarded for Leadership and/or Innovation in a particular area. Personally I think Korbane has achieved more of the latter, with his unrivaled dedication to the Dark Voice and his superlative devotion to House Qel-Droma and Clan Arcona.

I hope you all share my appreciation for what Korbane has accomplished, and I hope you decide to award him the medal that he has rightfully earned. Thank you.

Based on this recommendation, the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Mistress, and Chancellor all agree that Krath Archpriest Korbane Ashoka is due this fine award for his dedication to the Dark Voice, his Clan, his House, and his Battle Team. I could not have chosen a finer person to take over the publication of the Dark Voice, and it makes me proud to bestow this award unto Korbane for all of his truly hard work. Congratulations!

Medal Requested: Grand Cross of the Dark Side (GC)

Requested for: SBM Frey Gallandro (Sith)

The request was made by: SBL Hades (Sith)

Reason given for request: Frey has been a very active member of the Dark Brotherhood for a very long time now. He has been dedicated in every role he has been placed in from Commander to QUA to Proconsul. He has shown cinsistent motivational activity through email, IRC and Message Boards to help set a good communicative base for Clan Alvaak as a whole. He has been consistently active in Competitions for his Clan very much so in the past, and whenever he is allowed to presently. His role of a leader as well has been exemplory, he will always make the tough decisions even if it will draw spite from his superiors. He will boldly commit actions in the face of this for the progression of his Clan. He as well leads by example and gives a solid personna for members to look at and then strive to become. This recommandation is backed by almost every underling of Frey's which has prompted this action.

That's all for this week.

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Chancellor of the Dark Brotherhood
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