Greetings, Gate Keepers!

It is the month of spooks, tricks, and treats. What better way to kick off the month than to read a report by me? (shhh, no complaining) This horrifying report will tackle Aftermath, new and leaving members, the DJB position shuffle and open application, etc. So grab your popcorn balls and 3D-glasses, this movie will get you jumping.

Shadow Gate News

I recently ran a couple competitions this past month available to the Clan or House. Congrats to Celevon and Kord for 1st and 2nd respectively in the I’ve Meet With The Blind Man graphics comp. Great work Kord, Nath, and Celevon with the Port Ol’val: What is this Hellhole? Look forward to more comps in the future. Right now focus on Aftermath, more on that later on.

The Walking Shadow Hoard

Members of the Undead

We’ve seen some mass movements in the graveyard this month all welcome:

The Three Young Mages:

• Rarden Tode
• Tali Zorah
• Kelvin Farrenhyte

And the lovely, the only, the Matriarch of Dragons: Xia Long

Welcome new Gate Keepers! Make yourself at home on Port Ol’val.

This month we have seen off one of our elder members. Marick Tyris has been elected as the new Voice to the Grand Master. Congratulations, Sir! We all look forward to what you have in store for us as well as how a Champion covers the roll.

Forward Always ---o

Qel-Droma News:

The wiki haul is still going strong! Keep up the great work. Our lovely CrocAedile is stepping up to head the project. If you have any questions, issues, or ideas contact her. Let’s get Wiki’d! >:D

House Summit and I would like to remind you shadowy people to step into the light and recruit star wars, gaming, rpers, etc, anyone that might become addicted to our treat of a club. In fact, we’ve been working on a recruitment drive plan to help promote both the DJB, Arcona, and the House. Various different platforms have been explored for this effort, such as Facebook, Youtube, DeviantArt, FanFiction.net, etc. We also are working on a informational blurb for these and for individual use.

If you have any platforms we may have not considered, email both the Summit and I with details on how we may utilize it. Other volunteers for helping run these sights in the near future or additional input is most welcomed.

So, spread the experience you have enjoyed as a member of the DJB.

Arcona News:

Our fairy Shadow Lady and dreadful Pecan have blessed us again with another informational report. If you have not read it yet, do so! It is Part 1 of the opening of the Tri-Clan Tournament! (Thanks Cel for the phrase) The second part of the opening ceremonies of sorts can be found here. Read all the fictions! Join Plagueis and Tarentum in this action packed cooperative. Week 2 competitions have now been released, don't forget those group comps either. Go out and knock their socks off, Gate Keepers!

Galeres Quaestor Opening

After a long time of service, Braecen is stepping down to hand leadership of Galeres to the next leader.The Lord of Business has given his time, blood, and sweat to ensure our satisfaction in the clan. Under his wing we have all seen what a good leader looks like, leading by example, open and friendly, etc. It is time we step up and put to test our own leadership. If interested, our Summit is accepting applications until October 24th. App info here.

Other important news is Sins III, expect this event around the second week of November.

DJB Brotherhood News:

We saw a lot of positions changing throughout the Brotherhood recently. Congratulations, Folks! We look forward to working with you.

• Voice - Marick Tyris
• Praetor to the Voice - A'lora Kituri
• Combat Master - Atra Ventus
• Taldryan Consul - Rhylance
• Odan-Urr Consul - Turel Sorenn
• Fist - Dracaryis

With these positions filled, a few others have popped up. Taldryan is currently accepting applications for PCon, Rollmaster, and Questor of House DInaari, due Oct. 20. Application Info. COU PCon application deadline just closed on the 10th. Good luck to those who applied!

If you are interested in these positions, don't hesitate to write up an application. Being a leader is an excellent way to give back to the DJB community as well as an opportunities and develop various skills. Not sure if you qualify for a position? Take the time to access your pros and cons. What things do you excel at? Could improve? Accomplishments, ideas, etc.? Use every position opening to do a self-assessment and plan ways to improve your experience in order to not only qualify for the job, but to increase your confidence and belief in yourself. But whatever you do, never let go of your ambitions. squeeze hugs the DJB recruiter position or yet-to-be Official Greeter title.

Awards, Shinies, and Jazz

Crescents and Clusters

Xia Long

• 2 Witch’s supplies of Graphite

Strat

• 80 Clusters of Grave Earth
• 1 Cluster of Fire
• 3 Crescents with Diamond Star
• 3 Crescents with Ruby Star
• 1 Crescents with Sapphire Star

Kordath

• 7 Clusters of Icepicks
• 2 Clusters of Graphite
• 3 Crescents with Amethyst Star
• 1 Crescent with Emerald Star
• 4 Crescents with Ruby Star
• 1 Crescent with Topaz Star
• Dark Maven in Leadership

Celevon

• 12 Clusters of Ice
• 2 Clusters of Graphite
• 1 Crescent with Amethyst Star
• 3 Crescents with Emerald Star
• 2 Crescents with Blood Star
• 2 Crescents with Sapphire Star
• Dark Sage in Tactics
• Dark Savant in History and Lore

Zomjenia

• 2 Clusters of the Darkest Graphite
• 5 Clusters of Ice
• 2 Crescents with Amethyst Star

My, my. Such sweet teeth. Keep gobbling up those competitions, you're doing a great job.

Comps

Arcona

• Curator of Arcona
• Member Hunts

DJB-wide

• What would you do for a Klondike Bar?
• The Quest to become Heimdallr
• The Thirteen Stories
• [Herald's Weekly Challenge] The three steps

Check out the rest of the comps. There are a ton more fiction, graphics, and gaming comps:

• CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR MOAR

Have fun and good luck!

Reports!

• Consul Report
• Rollmaster Report
• Qel-Droma #6
• Galeres Quaester
• Galeres Fiction-Update
• Nighthawk
• Tal'mahe'Ra
• GM Report
• Voice Report
• CM - Bulid-An-NPC Results
• CM - Field Medic Discipline Focus

Special Topic: Fiction from Zujenia

Conference Room B Level Beta Phantom Complex Port Ol’Val 16:53

The datapad landed on the long rectangular table with a plop. Its protective case kept it from sustaining any damage the haphazard toss would of caused if bare. The device’s owner leaned against the table’s edge which ruffled the loose, brown fabric of her pants. Deep amber eyes stared intently at a large, brightly projected databoard before her.

Zujenia bit the inside of her cheek, wiggling her jaw back and forth as she stared at the contracts floating within the three foot by three foot space. She had found herself doing that alot lately, just sitting and syphoning through the posts as if looking for something. The Half-Ryn just didn't know what and it was gnawing at her.

A couple months had passed since Zujenia took the lead of Shadow Gate and with it she had brought in a few changes, much to some displeasure of some. Not that her lead was unlike many others, she was still relatively hands off. Most contracts were accessed via the databoard, free to claim by any Gate Keeper who could meet the minimum credentials listed as long as they could follow instructions. Zujenia learned quickly not to leave any unwanted loopholes -- less she wanted more burned down buildings and hospitalized sources. Occasionally, the Gate Warden would have a specific mission that required a skillset of a particular agent, insisting to meet within the Phantom Complex or occasionally in discreet public businesses. It was rare for her to use any of the Qel-Droman’s establishments.

A sigh escaped from Zujenia before she swiveled her head towards the clock. A tan hand pushed back a thick strand of white hair as she took in the time. Rrogan should be here soon.

She returned her attention to the projected data as she waited for the Kaleesh to appear with whatever information he may have gathered from the Ruby Tavern. Zujenia reflected back to her mental map of the port’s underground politics, working through the various gangs, crime lords, and sources. There were just names, relationships, and some other odd bits that didn't add up.

What’s the connection? Who is toying with us? What do they know and why are they hiding? The Half-Ryn’s musings were interrupted by the sharp hiss of the conference room’s door. Her head snapped around towards the hulking reddish-green form of the Kaleesh.

“Afternoon, Zujenia,” Skar’s baritone voice rumbled through the stagnant silence as he closed the distance between them in several long strides. Shifting her weight into her heels, Zujenia pushed off the table to stand upright when he approached. Her gaze raced upwards, compensating for the height difference between the two Arconans.

“What intel do you have?” Zuj launched off the question, wasting no time for short talk. A pause filled the space between them as crimson eyes matched her own golden ones. The Equite hadn't been too enthused with making a trip into the Phantom Complex for a task that could easily be done via commlink.

“Nothing more than the usual dealers and a couple of gangsters. There was no chatter about anything I haven't reported to you before, just the typical runs we’re already tracking.” Another small pause before Rrogan spoke again, his voice lower. “That’s not all you have called me in for, is it?”

Zujenia bit her lip and for the first time that meeting, her gaze wavered. She took the moment to retrieve her discarded datapad. Inhaling and willing her nerves down, the Half-Ryn re-focused on the Kaleesh. “No. I have a mission for you. We've caught wind of an underground fighting operation in the Besadii Entertainment district. Sending the contract to you now.”

“You want me to infiltrate as a fighter.” Skar stated knowingly with not even a brief glimpse at the data, a flash ignited his crimson eyes.

“Yes. However, not alone. From the intel obtained, the place appears to be heavily guarded -- helps when the only entrance to it is via the restricted area of one of the main casinos. If trouble goes down, I want someone there to be your backup. Hence,” she swallowed, hesitant. “I want Bol’era to accompany you under the guise as your Master.”

The taller humanoid’s shoulders slid backwards in a tense stance. Zujenia’s own tail tightened around her leg. She wasn’t pleased at the least to send one of her people out under the guise of a slave. It outright ruffled her back hair, but there was no better choice for a cover. They needed to infiltrate several times to gain any valuable information before the orders to shut it down can be made. Skar must have saw the same flash in her amber eyes that she saw in his because his shoulders relaxed with a large sigh.

“Bol’era? Was there not another that could aid me?”

“Timeros is a no. Marick is unavailable. Celevon needs to focus on developing his official front. Adem is the best choice from the remainder. Skilled and a talented showman. He will do well.” Zujenia reassured.

“And he's been briefed?”

“Not yet, he’s actually --,” a knock interrupted the Half-Ryn and she sent a slight smile. “Here now.”

“Is he too here to give ‘intel' as well?”

“Er, that may be the pretense I had given him.”

The Kaleesh gave a look, if one could see such behind the mask. It was followed by a deep heh as the doors once again opened.

Well, hope you that. I attempted to give you lot insight on how Zuj leads the battle team. So, in case you didn't read yet, here ya go:

Tl:dr :

• Zuj makin’ bloody changes. Who’s paying for this databoard?
• Most contracts go through the holoscreen.
• Zuj ain't using fronts for SG business.
• Port Ol’val’s underground is fishy.
• Skar and Adem team up? Up to them :P
• Fight ring with the Hutts? Who would have guessed?

In Closing

Keep up the great work guys! I know life is pretty busy right now, but you never cease to amaze me in the amount of effort you all are able to put into the club. A number of you have even applied to other positions. Although I often bawl seeing one of my fellow Gate Keepers fly the coop, I’m am internally so very proud and grateful to have had a chance to work beside such an impressive lot. Keep following your ambitions. No matter where you end up, you are ours first. Smiles and pushes the micro-chips under the table

I also want to remind everyone that my door is always open. Don't hesitate to drop by for a chat, questions, etc. Same goes for if you have a competition/series idea.

Now go enjoy your month and Halloween! #ShadowBeasts