Introduction

Greetings, House Qel-Droma!

It’s another beautiful day in the neighborhood! And by beautiful, I mean there’s fighting in our streets, Collective soldiers stranded on Selen, and a questionably recovering drunkard at our clan’s helm. All is well, mhm. We have something special for you, followed up by the usual mix of news, competition samples, proudly earned awards and promos.

First, however, a couple things to address. Top of which, a big shout out to Lucine. Lucine helps out with every report we write, gathering the competition, news, promo events, and more. Simultaneously, it’s been stellar working alongside this dedicated woman. She’s full of fantastic ideas and patience. Honestly, I would pick up working with her again any day.

As you all know, I am stepping down as Quaestor of HQD. It has been truly a wonderful experience throughout this stretch of leadership I’ve held, from Battleteam Leader to Aedile to here now as Quaestor. I’ve got to see many of the House’s roster join and grow into their own memberhood of our little asteroid family, and it was a pleasure doing what I could to help promote that. Your enthusiasm, enjoyment, and plain pleasantness has been the highlight of my commitment to Qel-Droma.

While I love the job, real life has become more demanding of my attention as of late. Other than work and homelife, my mental health has been quite down. Normally, I would never consider sharing as such, but being made aware recently that it’s Mental Health Awareness month I’ve come to realize it’s important to discuss. So, obligatory care message. Always take care of yourselves first and foremost. Carve out some time for ourselves every now and again, even if it’s just for a moment. That’s what we have the DJB for isn’t it? Talk to friends, family, share with one another. You are all always welcome to talk to me, my door will remain open, and the same goes to many Arconans. We are family, ohana, by the way and family means nobody gets left behind. <3

Now that I’ve done my public service spiel, let’s get onto what comes next. Obviously we don’t want to leave poor Lucine handling all of this madhouse, so we’re gonna get you all a new Quaestor, mkay? Terran has sent out a call for applications. If any of you are interested or know of folks who may be looking for a similar position, you can get more information here. Applications are due on May 18th. So go forth and apply!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. A Shadow Port in Shambles
3. News
4. Competitions
   
5. Awards and Promotions
   
6. Transfers
7. Aedile Alley
8. Ask the Shoulder Angels
9. Crescent Leaderboard
10. Closing Words

A Shadow Port in Shambles, Part 1

The Docks Port Ol’val 36 ABY

Leeadra Halcyon wrapped her cloak tightly around herself as she hurried through the near deserted streets of Port Ol'val. Many of the lamps that were suspended overhead were broken; the few that remained cast only the faintest illumination. However, there was enough light that she could see the evidence of the battles that had taken place months before. Most of the buildings were in varying stages of disrepair, and still bore scorch marks from bombs or blaster fire. She noted with some concern that some of the marks appeared relatively new. The darkness, signs of violence and the oppressive silence created a feeling of unease within the Pantoran which caused her to hasten her steps as she searched for her destination.

She slowed her steps as she arrived at a rundown warehouse. She could not see any light shining between the boards that covered the windows, or any other indication that there was anyone in there. She briefly considered pulling out her datapad to double check the address, but quickly decided against it. Instead, she crossed the street and rapped sharply on the door.

At first, silence was her only answer. Just as she was about to turn away, a narrow slot slid open to reveal a pair of small eyes glaring down at her. The panel slid shut before she could say anything. The door opened to reveal a Besalisk towering over her, his bulky frame filling the doorway. He glared down at her through tiny, yellow eyes before grunting “What’ya want?”

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Lucine, Leeadra, and I are all pleased to present to you with this next installment of House Qel-Droma action! A Shadow Port in Shambles features what happens when House Qel-Droma finally focuses their attention on the asteroid they call home. Much of Ol’val still lays in rumble after the destruction from Whallata the Hutt, with the air filthy to breath and basic supplies are short. While we were busy with war, the collective, and troubles back on Selen, the occupants of the port have resorted to the only solutions they know; every sentient for themselves. So without further ado, go forth and help build our story!

News

Brotherhood

Great Jedi War XII: Epilogue. It’s heeeeeerrreeee! Well, it’s been here, I’ve just have not thrown it in a report before. If you haven’t read this epic conclusion, then I recommend you give it a look or at least the tl;dr.

ACC News! We now have a shiny revamped Scenario Hall open! With 17 scenarios to choose from, it’s a new playground to grab some friends or make some new ones in. Have fun! Additionally, Atra and his Combat Hall staff are presenting the Coach’s Corner! This is a great event that will team up new or inexperienced members to the ACC with a judge in order to help earn experience and gain pointers from those on the other side of the combat hall. If you have less than or equal to 20 matches completed, or less than or equal to 1000 Elo, then you qualify to join into this fun event. Find out more information here.

GRAPHIC SOCIETY IS A GO! It’s here, finally here and with full swagger. Check out Vyr’s report to see all the awesome rank names, awards, and more! You can also take this quick and easy [exam][https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/156] to join the society.

Clan

Our Shadow Sloth has spoketh once again! If you had taken a peek at the Sins of the Past Updates and found them to be an intimidating, then check out the Consul’s report. Terran summarized all of everything you need to know about Arcona’s past couple of years on the home front. GO READ IT, EVEN JUST FOR A REFRESHER!!! Why? Because my pretties, we are preparing to start the next Sins of the Past episode! Woo!

We also received our stellar new Clan robes from GJW XII! Check them out as well in the Kord’s report. Speaking of the war, we have some leftovers kicking about. Kord shared a ficlet about some Collective forces crashed and stranded out on one of Selen’s many islands after our and Clan Odan-Urr’s fleets manage to stop their assault on our home.

House

Check out the latest Voidbreaker Report if you haven’t yet. Awesome activity included in there, well done everyone!!!

Competitions

House

• A Shadow Port in Shambles is a long-running series that will deal with rebuilding Port Ol’val following the attack by Whallata the Hutt. Go forth and be a part of the next chapter of House lore!

Clan

• Inspection Day is a fiction comp being run by our beloved Shadow Sloth, Kordath. What happens when the Consul and his entourage come to inspect your unit’s operations and base?

• Also, the latest round of the Selen Development Project is live! This round focuses on city services, such as security services, medical facilities and construction firms. Let’s build Estle City together!

Brotherhood

• Our own Scarlett Kelrune brings us Attack of the Unicorns, featuring everyone’s favorite flash game, Robot Unicorn Attack!

• Hobby Time! is a fiction comp being run by Tali. Does your character have any hobbies? Here is your chance to write a fiction about them!

Additional competitions can be found in the Competition Center.

Awards and Promotions

Shinyfest

Eilen

• Seal of Loyalty
• Promoted to Knight!!!

Edema

• Seal of Loyalty

Canderous

• Promoted to Journeyman II:

Kana

• Promoted to Novice

Jene

• Promotion to Proselyte

Evelyn

• Promotion to Recruit

Bayshmas

• Promotion to Novice

Dracosus

• Promotion to Novice

Medicus

• Promoted to Apprentice

Ru Tsubasa

• Promoted to Apprentice

Revinin

• Promoted to Apprentice

Melkor

• Promoted to Apprentice

Thorem

• Promoted to Apprentice

Transfers

We welcome a slew of new joins this past month thanks to the recruiting efforts of our Social Media Tribune, as well as some fellow members netting their unaware-of-what-they’re-getting-into friends! Let’s join our hands together to welcome:

• Kana Vytuia
• Melkor
• Thorem Xantare
• Myat
• Revinin Lorde
• Jene
• Evelyn Cameron Ravencroft IV
• Bayshmas
• Dracosus
• Ru Tsubasa
• Medicus

Aedile Alley

Hello, darlings! I want to start by extending a big welcome to all of our newcomers. And to those who have been here awhile, welcome back!

One of the great things about the DB is the wide range of activities that one can participate in. Between the competitions, the Shadow Academy courses and developing your character, there is quite a bit available to keep a person busy.

The biggest piece of advice that I can give, to newcomers and old hands alike, is to try everything. Not only does it help you to get a feel for the aspects of the club that you enjoy, but it also provides a wonderful avenue to meet people that you would not ordinarily interact with. It can also give you the opportunity to improve upon certain skills, such as writing or art.

I joined the preliminary tournament for the ACC because I wanted to improve on my combat writing. It was one of the areas of my prose that I knew I needed to work on, and I figured that my competitive nature would force me to see the event through to the end. I quickly discovered that I enjoyed competing in the ACC, and am now hopelessly addicted. Sadly, my combat writing has yet to improve because I happen to be running a non-combat character, but that is a story for another day.

If you want to get more involved in the club, but are not sure where to start, then ask more veteran members of the club. I am sure they will be happy to point you in the direction of the activities they enjoy the most. Events, such as the recent ARC-COU event and the upcoming Sins of the Past event will also help point you in the direction of what interests you. Alternatively, if you are interested in dipping your toe in the ACC, be sure to check out the Coach’s Corner event that will be starting on May 25th.

Ultimately, we’re here to have fun, and sometimes you do not know if you will enjoy something until you try it. As I always say: “Try anything once, twice if you like it and three times if you don’t.”

That’s it for me. Until next time, darlings!

Ask the Shoulder Angels

• Tali asks a number of questions!

  • Zuji, will you now have more time to focus on being an excellent caretaker of the rynlettes, or are will you succumb to boredom and marry Kord?
    • Zuji: Shay will have way more time focused on her rearing, yes. As for boredom, I’m sure there’s plenty to do.
  • Zuji, what will the future of Arcona be on the hammer-to-goat -scale?
    • Zuji: 10 chickens. But seriously, Arcona is going to keep going on with the force of a steam-powered locomotive full of man-eating, rainbow sweeping, murder sneks as it tends to do. I can’t wait to see where our journey tracks take us and especially all alongside you! Hint: Sinning stuff probably, oh, and deshambling a port. ;)
  • Zuji, how will the shoulder angels function if the hammer-wielding good (?) angel departs? Will we all succumb to the dulcet tones of the red harpy, erm, I mean, the redhaired harpist?
    • Zuji: It will just never be the same. But that’s good thing. Do you know how jealous I’ll be if another hammer-swinger came into this house?! I mean, I’m the only one you ever need bats eyes. But honestly, new partnerships are always different from one another as such is life. We each have our own personalities and skills that combined differently with each other. Whoever steps in will work out how the Qel-Droma summitship works between them and Lucine. I look forward to it.
    • Lucine: Red harpy?!
  • Lucine, are you feeling sidelined by all this Zuji attention yet?
    • Lucine: Of course not, darling.If all the attention is on dear Zuji, then fewers eyes are on me.

• Kordath asks:

  • If Kord's going to get himself together, sober up and clean himself up, how should he dress to impress the Clan populace and a certain special someone?
    • Zuji: Uh, dress cleaner and in a way that won’t make people want to kill him? I’m no fashionite, but for the special someone I would have to say just clean and not dressed to impress. Keep it casual with no agenda spoken by those threads(or something like that in ‘dressology’), my good Ryn. :P
    • Lucine: Perhaps if you were to look a little less like a drunken college professor who has not seen a shower in a few days? Tell you what, step into my office and we will discuss your new look. I will free up the whole afternoon just to get you looking presentable. What can I say? I am a giver.

• Rhylance asks:

  • What kind of present would you want from Rhylance?
    • Zuji: Haven’t had the pleasure to meet Rylance. However, I do believe we’ve may have passed in the Halls of the Citadel a few times. A holocard, I suppose.
    • Lucine: I could tell you the answer, but it would be more fun to see what you come up with.
  • How do you feel about genetic experimentation on civilians?
    • Zuji: ...
    • Lucine: Which civilians?
  • What's an evil genius gotta do to get some SIMASS funding?
    • Zuji: Well, I can certainly help with more information to determine the best possible measure for this evil genius’ problem. Please list the evil genius’ full name and location, and we will move forward in solving your issues. (Jail, anyone?)
    • Lucine: Talk to the Shadow Sloth, perhaps? Or perhaps find ways to raise your own funding. Over here in House Qel-Droma, we are currently having a bake sale to raise funds to improve Port Ol’val. Get creative, darling.
  • What three words would you use to describe Rhylance?
    • Zuji: Blue, glasses, well-dressed
    • Lucine: Inquisitive, persistent, charming
  • Am I annoying you with questions yet?
    • Lucine: Keep them coming, darling. The more time I spend answering questions, the less time I have to spend in the kitchens preparing cookies for the bake sale.
    • Zuji: Please keep Lucine busy, pleeeaaase! I’ve never seen cookies so toxic as these.
  • When am I gonna get that money you owe me?
    • Zuji: Who are you?
    • Lucine: Money? What money?
  • Zuji, when are we gonna ACC again?
    • Zuji: Soooooooon! It appears Zuj needs to meet a new doctor anywho.
  • Lucine, how does it feel to know our "relationship seems to have a cult following?*
    • Lucine: A cult following? Really? Hmm...
  • #teamRhycine or #teamStrine ?
    • Lucine: That remains to be seen…
    • Zuji: #teamStrylance
  • What's your favorite color?
    • Zuji: YELLOW!!!! Oh, was this ic? Then purple or blue.
    • Lucine: Green. I try to incorporate it into every outfit I wear. Although blue is a close second.

Crescent Leaderboard

Below you will find the numbers used to determine the scoring and the leaderboard itself.

• Diamond: 7
  
• Ruby: 6
  
• Amethyst: 5
  
• Sapphire: 4
  
• Emerald: 3
  
• Topaz: 2
  
• Quartz: 1
  

Member	Points
Tali	36
Eilen	29
Edema	15
Magik	5
Kelviin	5
Lucine	4

Well done all! Edema comes up third on our Crescent lead since our last report, the Space ferret Eilen ahead in second, topped only by the madlek, Tali.

Closing Words

I don’t have much more to say that hasn’t already been said. Keep up the great work, Qel-Dromans. Keep exploring and learning what you enjoy. Talk with each other, build together the story your characters live in. Have fun. I’m proud of every single one of you and look forward to seeing where you all go from here. This goes for members new to us as well. It’s been a blast HQD, and it’s definitely won’t be the last. Until then, folks.

By the Hammer,

Savant Zujenia
Quaestor, House Qel-Droma