Welcome, folks, to the first edition of my House Ajunta Pall Quaestor Report! We're going to cover the usual, such as recent shinies and promotions for our esteemed members, competitions and events of note, and other cool content currently circulating the Brotherhood. I'm also going to answer a few questions posed by members of the Clan, and finish off with a short piece for the Equites. Specifically, I am going to talk recruitment.

But before I begin, for those who may not know who I am or why I'm here, I'm Laren! I was most recently the Aedile for Karness Muur, I've been writing longer than I've played rugby, and I like to have a good time.

And so, without further ado…

Shinies and Promotions

• Tra'an Reith di Plagia - Anteian Cross
• Misium - Dark Cross, 2 Crescents with Emerald Star, 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star
• Malice - Promoted to Warrior

And now, a gif transition brought to you by the punniest man on Earth…

Important Stuffs

So a lot of big changes have been going on over the past couple weeks. Just recently, we had our own staff change and there have been a lot of other developments throughout the Brotherhood. So, below is a list of news reports to keep your eyes on:

• Grand Master Update: New Dark Council Position - A report by our Supreme Leader on Possessions, a new DC spot, and a position open for applications
• Wiki Report #14: Something, something, Wiki competition - Our very own Proconsul, Selika, is leading the charge to make the wiki more streamlined and fun to use.
• Chapter 2 - Treason - Major plot update for the DJB.
• M:FIST Applications Opened - Some gaming news, another position available for applications.
• Combat Master Report #13: Lucky Numbers - Important stuff regarding various updates to the ACC and Character Sheet system.

Take a gander at these reports, folks. The juicy information found inside is both enlightening and helpful.

Competitions

At any given time, there are tonnes of great competitions being run throughout the Brotherhood. Sometimes, our very own run competitions just for us, as well. Here is (yet another) list of competitions you should definitely check out!

• ComPUNCtion for Puns 3: This is PUNDERDOME! - Go be Punny! One day left to make Arden Karn di Plagia cringe with pride.
• Diablo 3 Season 7: Rift Running III - For those gamers out there, get in on the action!
• Build-A-NPC: "The Scoundrel" - Think you have what it takes to build an NPC? Give it a shot here.
• [INQ] Tempered Loyalties - This competition is offering First Level Crescents and Clusters of Ice. Get in on this action!
• Annual Pazaak Playoff! - If you're up for the chance to claim a big ol’ Diamond, why don't you sign on up? Both myself and Taranae Rhode are running her annual Pazaak tournament.

There are so any more competitions out there created by the wonderful folks here in the DJB. Go and check them all out here.

Ask the Merc!

Once again I asked. Once again, you provided me some questions. Let's see some highlights from #AsktheMerc:

• Arden Karn: #AsktheMerc How are you going to redecorate my office? <-

How about mine?

• Silent: #AsktheMerc I want a pizza party how do I go about getting you to pay for everything?

First proceed to the House Ajunta Pall Orderly Room. There, our specially trained clerks will attempt to walk you through the expense claims process that even they don't really understand. After you sign a few forms and give an arm and a leg, it might just work out.

Until then, a bottle of vino makes me pretty generous.

• Tra’an Reith: #askthemerc how does it feel to be a Quaestor now?

Just about the same as yesterday. Still surrounded by awesome people, cresting awesome content and just generally being awesome.

• Blair Augusta Dearg: #askthemerc would it be more beneficial to take up another weapon type or a martial arts form in terms of versatility?

Earlier, a member of Ajunta Pall answered your question. Furios said, “Blair, I think that your last question boils down to what you want to spend your skill points on. I would only do multiple arts/forms if I had extra points and was otherwise happy with my character. What you do is entirely up to you.”

I actually wanted to expand on this a bit. With the way the Character Sheet system is organized, you really want to determine your character’s strengths and weaknesses. Do they need multiple martial arts or weapons forms? Perhaps they rely more on brains than brawn? Determine what your character needs to conform to your visualization, and from that choose your attributes carefully.

For the Equites

Once your journey to knighthood is complete, the next step is to strive to move.through the Equite ranks. You've been around the bend and know how things work, and you've probably been involved with groups like this for as long as you have been able to use the Internet. At least, I know I have been.

For this edition short edition of For the Equites, I want to touch on…

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Recruitment, especially in reference to our Consul’s latest report, is important. That big word that means the world to an organization like the Brotherhood. The membership is the driving force behind everything we do, and we always want more folks. And though the leadership is always recruiting in some form, you can do so too!

Recruit by word of mouth, people you know that would join the Brotherhood and have a good time, or whatever other means that is at your disposal. But never be shy to recruit someone.

Closing Remarks

The first of many Quaestor reports to come. But now, time to enjoy the weekend.