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And thus the blink of an eye, our friends Muz and Ashia are stepping down from their summit roles. This does not mean they are going away - on the contrary, we have them in Marka Ragnos for as long as they can stand the smell.

What this does mean is that I have been named Quaestor of this great house and I will do my best to do her justice and help everyone enjoy their time here in Marka Ragnos. I will address the AED role and other stuff in my next report. But I truly feel at home here in CNS and HMR, and I am honored, to say the least. I hope you’ll all work with me as we continue our Markosian awesomeness!

Now then, the last few months have been super exciting for the Clan, especially with the “conclusion” of our Redemption and Honor event series. Things are not ponies and cupcakes and rainbows, but we are home! And soon enough, we will have some fun competitions to run about settling in and some unnerving things left behind. Stay tuned.

As you’ve undoubtedly seen, the Tenixir Prison Break competition series has begun, and you are all called to participate. Get your graphics, NPC, and writing gloves on, and get in a small runon group if you’ve not already. It’s time to get some shinies! More details and a link to the comp and fiction are in this Voice report.

Thank you to Muz and Ashia, and congrats to everyone listed below for their efforts and awards!

Fiction

Quaestor's Office
The Cathedral
Kar Alabrek, Tarthos

Xolarin was in his new chambers, a hidden room behind the main office of the Quaestor’s seat, still reeling from the absence of Grand Master Muz. His mentor, master, and commander had helped him grow and focus so much over the last while that it was hard to imagine him gone. He knew how to get ahold of the legend, as he wasn’t disappearing into the nethers. But it was still a gap that would be palpable for some time.

The growth Xolarin saw was in his ever-present efforts to control his own destiny. The deep-seated need to see his father’s killers, the desires from his early days in the Brotherhood, had slowly waned in light of a general wanton for power and control. This desire was not a wild fervor to rule the galaxy as so many had failed to achieve in the past. But there was much more to life than that sort of crazy.

Xolarin eventually stood up from his meditation, a Jedi practice he still used to the day, and went out into the office proper. Soon enough, another thud could be barely heard and felt, a sign of reconstruction beginning on the surface above. This was likely one of the AAC turrets or ion canons being put back into place. And as if on cue, a few of his trusted officials entered the office, taking small bows of respect and politeness.

”Welcome.” Xolarin said simply, bowing his head slowly to return their gesture.

”Quaestor,” came Hades’ voice. “The House fleet is still giving chase to some Collective stragglers, and is making sweeps of the system. I hope to have a full report in the next day or two.”

Without a pause, their newly-promoted Verpine chimed in, his accent and way with words obvious. “Core system and commune networks are in place almost, master.”

Xolarin would listen to the others report in on various tasks going on, including troop morale, asset status, diplomatic talks with local officials, and more. He would need help, especially in these initial weeks. And the rest of the House still had to settle into their homes back here on Tarthos. It would not be an easy path.

Before they could get finished with all the business, their comm units all buzzed at once, including the main console in the office. Xolarin looked at them all with a squint, and then tapped a button to show the incoming message on the large screen. It would seem the Dark Council was reaching out to the entire Brotherhood - not through Clan channels but an ALCON. This was highly unusual, but would prove to be an intriguing opportunity for all.

Find our official Clan fictions, including this small addition, on Discourse here.

Glory and Honor

Let us celebrate our normal accomplishments over the last month and a half as well as some special merit awards and more. Our Rollmaster Tasha has more in her latest report. As usual, if you ever notice something I miss, just let me know!

Recent Special Awards

(in no particular order)

• Warlord Ashura: Anteian Cross
• Warlord Kojiro: Anteian Cross
• Augur Teu: Anteian Cross
• Master Sith (Beef): Steel Cross
• Hilgrif: Promotion to MYSTIC (EQ1) !!!!!!
• Possibly more to come…

Congratulations!

The List

This should cover from Jan 23 through this report, which should include a good chunk of the Orian results and shinies.

• Proselyte Evanence: 1x Competition, 2x Parent Competitions
• Knight Telos: 1x Diamond Crescent, 1x Ruby Crescent, 1x SA Course, 2x Competitions, 2x Parent Competitions, PROMOTED TO KNIGHT
• Mystic Hilgrif: 44x Clusters of Earth, 1x Parent Competition, PROMOTED TO MYSTIC (see above)
• Mystic Xolarin: 1x Sapphire Crescent, 1x Emerald Crescent, 10x Cluster of Ice, 2x Cluster of Graphite, 1x Competition, 2x SA Courses, 1x SA Degree, 1x News Post, 13x News Comment
• Battlelord Hades: 1x Amethyst Crescent, 2x Cluster of Ice, 10x Cluster of Earth, 1x Competition
• Warlord Kojiro Keibatsu: 2x Cluster of Ice, 1x Organized Competition
• Warlord Ashura Isradia Sadow: 1x Emerald Crescent, 12x Cluster of Ice, 2x Competitions, 1x Parent Competition
• Warlord Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae: 1x Ruby Crescent, 2x Amethyst Crescent, 3x Sapphire Crescent, 1x Emerald Crescent, 4x Clusters of Ice, 4x Clusters of Graphite, 19x Competitions, 4x Parent Competitions, 2x Co-Organized Competition, 1x SA Course, 1x SA Degree, 1x News Post
• Master Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae: 1x Amethyst Crescent, 1x Sapphire Crescent, 5x Pendant of Blood, 4x Clusters of Ice, 3x Competitions, 18x SA Courses, 4x SA Degrees, 2x News Comments
• Grand Master Muz Ashen Keibatsu: 1x Diamond Crescent, 4x Amethyst Crescent, 1x Sapphire Crescent, 4x Clusters of Ice, 4x Clusters of Graphite, 1x News Post

Hades’ Diner

Scarlet put up a good fight with some scrumptious donuts posted in the channel. But Hades came through with a delicious picture (amongst others). If you’re not a meat lover, sorrynotsorry.

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