Greetings and salutations my fellow Sadowans,

I have found this new beverage, it’s a tea, and it has a -lot- of caffeine. It’s awesome! But I digress, let’s get on with the real reason I’m posting this: I am impressed. I thought I’d figured this Clan out a bit and then you all jump on Awakenings like it’s the last candy in the bag! You’re amazing! I’ve had the pleasure to catch up on the run-on and the beginnings of the joint fictions, you’re kicking ass and taking names! I love it!

So as you’ve noticed, since just about everyone is participating, Awakenings is in full-swing, the run-on is progressing nicely with a new prompt heading to you soon and (dons grey cloak and grave face) competitions are coming.

In other news! Character Sheets 2.0 went live and I know from the storm of emails that you’ve all been very busy updating your characters and implementing these changes into Awakenings immediately. And it makes me feel awesome! So for that I thank you!

Furthermore, we now have a new pretty site, thanks to the efforts of James and the Heralds office. If you feel like playing around with the colors, you can look through these with the “Edit Dossier” function in your admin panel. Just earlier today the ACC re-opened, and there is a new competition coming that’ll let us break in those new character sheets!

Last but certainly not least, Orders and Paths went live a few days ago. This introduced the Grey Path to the DJB as a whole, brought the Light Path to a select number of clans and individuals who are too weak to follow the Dark Path (I’m looking at you Sang!), and introduced Traditions, which are available from EQ1 and up.

Let’s move to the meaty stuff!

Master-Student Program

Just like Atra before me, I can’t stress enough that our Master-Student Program is incredibly important, as it can help you grow and find your place here with us. So sign up, whether you’re an eager Student or a willing Master. The experience will enrich the both of you.

Recently I implemented some changes in our old form, which requires you to enter a bit more information. With those changes comes a change in how Students and Masters are paired. Now, the student gets the choice on who should become his Master, based on location, in-character attitude and, where applicable, the out-of-character skills. This will, hopefully, allow for a better and more successful pairing between both Master and Student. If you have any questions regarding our MSP, drop me an e-mail.

Here is the official form for the Master-Student Program to show your interest as a master, or as a student.

Click me, for I am important and flashy and stuff... Okay, I'm important for setting up pairings!

Competitions

Big event! Awakenings is fully underway. Get your participation in and kick some ass!

Scarlet wants to know who the Best Superhero/Sidekick Duo is, so be sure to check it out! Easy participation!

Darkblade is running a mobile gaming competition called Goat Evolution

Then, we have Inarya running her Tuesday Night Trivia easy participation and new knowledge!

Finally, the Antei Contract Bureau has gone live again, details of which can be found over here. Character progression in competition form!

This isn't everything that is available, however, and you can find the full list right here

Notable Accomplishments

Here is the progress of the Journeymen so far this month!

Ingram Thorpe

• Promoted to Acolyte
• 3x Cluster of Eath
• 1x Cluster of Ice
• Dark Pundit: Vendetta

Ash Danner

• Joined the Clan (Welcome!)
• Promoted to Apprentice
• Promoted to Proselyte
• 1x Crescent with Amethyst Star
• Completed Exam Essentials 1: History

Rayan Ortesh

• Joined the Clan (Welcome!)
• Promoted to Apprentice
• Promoted to Novice
• Promoted to Neophyte
• 5x Cluster of Fire
• Dark Pundit - Essentials
• Dark Pundit - Vendetta
• GMRG: Rank 1

Darkblade

• Promoted to Knight - Congratulations db!
• Battleteam leader - Shadow’s Bane

Everil

• Joined the Clan (Welcome!)
• Promoted to Apprentice

Special Recognition

I'd like to draw attention to Rayan Ortesh for a minute of your time. Rayan is a recent join, and one with very little time on his hands, but has been incredibly busy, despite his busy schedule. He has completed 13 courses, participated competitions, and has participated in the Master-Student Program, which is of course the best part.

Keep it up Rayan, looking forward to your future accomplishments!

Getting To Know The Clan

Sadly, I didn’t have time to continue Atra’s tradition and interview anyone this time. If you have suggestions, feel free to leave ‘em for my next report!

Conclusion

Awesome things are happening, new things are joining. Remember that we are all here to have fun, and we’ll have just that. Lastly, if there’s ever anything you need, I am on Telegram 24/7, and emails will be answered within 12 hours, if not instantly.

Keep on kicking, be awesome, and see you next time!