Hello? This thing on? Oh, it is! Good day fellow Galerians! As you most likely know by now, I am Qyreia Arronen, your new Quaestor for the House. I come bearing news — some mundane and some fresh — but all of it is important to some degree or another.

But Qyreia, if it’s all important, then isn’t it all just the same then?

Well you see, SHUT UP, NURSE!

Ahem… Moving along then…

I’ll make my personal OOC intro brief: I am a fiction junkie; a PC gamer because I have neither console nor television; and I come from Clan Naga Sadow with about one-and-a-half years of DJB experience under my belt. There, that about covers all the important things.

Intro Fiction!

Galeres Quaestor Quarters
Arcona Citadel, Estle City, Selen

When she finally returned to the apartment, she found Keira napping on the couch, their effects largely unpacked save for a few small boxes of Qyreia’s more sensitive items. Looks like someone was busy while I was gone. With a pleasant grin, she resumed her unpacking, limited though it was: hanging up her tiny selection of clothes, setting out picture frames, and storing her more prized accoutrements at the back of the closet. She’d even managed to cover Keira in a blanket and start a kettle going for tea when the door chimed once more. What is this, the three ghosts of Life Day? Her eyes darted to the couch where the Force user remained unmoving and asleep, clearly recovering from her earlier excitements. Still knocked out.

In a quick and silent stride, Qyreia moved to the door and pressed the button to open it. “Yello?” When she looked down, she noticed a particularly blue and fuzzy individual standing at her threshold. “Bleu?”

“You? You…” Kordath clearly fumbled for the Zeltron’s name before remembering who he was looking for. “You’re… tha new Quaestor?”

“So I’m told.” The bags under the Ryn’s eyes had subsided greatly since last she saw him, but they were still present. “How’s the baby treating you?”

“Oh Shay? Wee one is doin’ fine. Tha info ye gave me an’ Zuj helped a lot.” He leaned close to whisper. “I don’ suppose you’d want ta babysit, seein’ as how you’re not too far away anymore?”

“My my, only just meeting your boss and already asking favors.”

“If I’da known ye were gonna be like that, I would nae have kept sober for the encounter.”

“I’m joking Bleu!” She clapped him on the shoulder and jostled him amiably. “Sheesh, you must still be having sleep troubles.”

“A bit,” he sighed, patting his jacket and wishing he’d brought his flask.

She chuckled, stepping outside the doorway and letting it close behind her. “How about this? You and me go and grab a few drinks, talk a little shop before things get too hectic.”

“You buyin’?”

“I’ll buy my drinks.”

If you want to read more than just this snippet, you can find the rest here

Key Business

Battleteams and the House

One of the primary concerns that was put forth is the state of the Battleteams, Nighthawk and Tal’mahe’Ra. Nighthawk is without a BTL at the moment, and TMR is lacking sufficient active members. After some deliberation within the Summit, I’ve decided it best to combine the Battleteams into one. TMR will be merged into Nighthawk, as the latter is a long-standing group with established history. Xenna will likewise be appointed BTL of Nighthawk until such time as she steps down to give someone else a crack at the leadership role.

Fictionally, Nighthawk will retain its position as the intelligence department, conducting other covert combat operations as necessary or directed. The remainder of the House will take on a more dedicated general-combat role, fulfilling our classic duty as Arcona’s military arm. Galeres already has the Inquisitorius listed as a diplomatic enemy, so we will also be taking on the role of protectors of the Undesirables and rooting out the Voice’s agents (I’m looking at you, Atrapants). More to come as things develop, but look forward to having a home-base of sorts in the (hopefully) near future.

Wiki Work

Right now, the Galeres Wiki is about six months out-of-date in general, while the History section is pushing between two or three years if my sources are correct. That’s a lot of backlogged work that needs to be done.

So, I am asking for any and all people that can help on this to do so. Older members who remember the history can team up on that section to fill in blanks and apply the new timeline years to it. Newer members who might feel intimidated by that can still help by refining and trimming other sections. This will be a group effort and one that, once complete, will give Galeres a shiny wiki page that we can be proud of, and a means to award those who help for their hard work.

Please, if you can help and would like to, e-mail or message on Telegram myself, Kordath, or Xenna.

Promotions & Awards

I’m doing this based off of what’s happened since Kord’s report on the 5th. Since we are very gaming-oriented, I figured it would be good to point out that even our folks that don’t visit the website (apparently) are still active. If you’re not up here, that means there wasn’t anything to report since the above date, but don’t worry: next month I’ll be using this report as the reference date. Awards are in no particular order.

Val Cole

• 30 Clusters of Earth

Atra Ventus

• 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star
• 4 Clusters of Ice
• 5 Clusters of Earth

Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae

• Promoted to Warlord (EQ4)!

Maré Littus

• 2 Crescents with Amethyst Star
• 262 Clusters of Earth
• 32 Clusters of Fire

Ernordeth Puer-Irae

• 1 Crescent with Amethyst Star
• 23 Clusters of Earth

Rulvak Qurroc

• Promoted to Battlelord (EQ3)!
• Appointed Magistrate to the Grandmaster of Assistants
• 4 Crescents with Amethyst Star
• 1 Crescent with Topaz Star
• 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star
• 160 Clusters of Fire
• 427 Clusters of Earth

Kordath Bleu

• 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star
• 3 Clusters of Ice
• 78 Clusters of Fire

Qyreia Arronen

• Transferred to Arcona and Galeres. Hello me!

Mac

• 71 Clusters of Fire

Jake Blazer

• 81 Clusters of Fire

Elania Li

• Promoted to Hunter (JM3)!
• 2 Crescents with Emerald Star
• 1 Crescent with Amethyst Star

Plaid Sadira

• Promoted to Acolyte (JM2)!

Damak Weir

• Promoted to Proselyte (NV3)!

castiyeaux

• Promoted to Apprentice (NV2)!

The Cramped Corner

This is where I’ll be putting any news tidbits, big competitions, final notes, et cetera.

• Heroes of the Storm - This is a test-run competition to see if the DJB wants to add this MOBA to our list of supported games. (You’re welcome, Turel.)
• Proconsul, Battleteam Leader, and Aedile reports all viewable here.

Final Notes

I guess this is my final blurb. I’m new to Arcona, even though I’ve been in the chat for a couple months at least, so if I haven’t sought you out to say hello, don’t worry: I’m not good at seeking anyone out. I don’t know the who’s-who down in Whoville, as it were. Know, however, that my door is always open, whether it’s for House business or if you just want to chat.

There’s going to be a lot of little projects and competitions in the coming months as we ramp up for some big events later this year (#soon). If you’re looking for something to do, speak up. I’m sure either the other Summit members or I can find something.

Finally, a big thanks to the folks of Arcona that have thus far helped me get acclimated to the new job and new home!I look forward to working with you all, and I hope that we can make this great House even greater!

Sincerely,