I know many of you are excited about the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic. Some of you are probably familiar with Adam Sessler and his show on G4 (X-play) - well he did an interview with the lead writer for The Old Republic, and also got some hands-on time.

You can check it out here.

Due to the low level of submissions I've had so far, I'm making 2 changes to the competition. I'm adding an extra week (due date is a week from tomorrow), and I'm lowering the requirement to 2 pages. Now get started!

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"The Forms of Vendetta are very specific," argued the Right Hand of Justice, "and they must be obeyed. There is no room for debate in this matter."

The Justicar nodded, then turned as the Left Hand began to speak, "We all know the Forms are archaic. The Clans have fought valiantly and now we are to punish their members?"

The Right Hand vigorously disagreed, "It isn't a matter of punishing their valor - the Forms prevent the Clans from decending into total chaos! If you think I will stand by while-"

"Enough." Said the Justicar, ending the debate. "The Forms may be ancient, but it is not our place to ignore them as we please. As long as they stand, we must enforce them. The tribunal will begin tomorrow, both of you shall be prepared."

Both Hands bowed to the bench, "Yes, Justicar."

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The first general directive of the Art of Vendetta is, " The Forms of the Art of Vendetta must be obeyed." While our actual Codex entry includes many practical rules and descriptions, fictionally it could be assumed there is a more involved system governing the actions of Clans in Vendetta via the Forms. Therefore, after each Vendetta the Chamber of Justice would be tasked with sorting through claims of violations.

Your task is to create a work of fiction which details several of the alleged violations from the Rite of Supremacy. Detail the work of the Chamber (both publically and behind the scenes) to get to the truth of these difficult matters.

This competition will run for two weeks, with all submissions being due by Saturday, March 27. Submissions should be emailed to Justicar Kir Katarn.

Details
-Updated: 2 pages minimum, TNR, 12pt, Single spaced
-Awards - 2nd level Crescents

Here's the scoop on the much-anticipated ACC Journeymen Ladder. The competition will be run from March 28 (a week Sunday) to April 25. The ladder will be single-elimination, so if you win your match you'll move on to the next round, but if you lose, you're out of the ladder. The final two matches will be for first place (for the winners of the semi-finals) and third place (for the losers of the semi-finals). Awards will be announced upon approval by the MAA.

Signups for the Journeymen Ladder will be open until Saturday, March 27 at 11:59 PM EST. To sign up, e-mail me with your name, rank and PIN. Since the competition is for Journeymen, if you want to participate you must hold the rank of Dark Jedi Knight or below at the time the competition starts. Participants are not required to qualify before signing up for the Ladder.

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone can do!

Clan Headquarters, Karufr
Kr'Tal System

The three light saber hilts lay before him arrayed from the most ornate to the basic armory model from left to right. They had only arrived earlier that day in a plain package, delivered in person by the Proconsul of Clan Scholae Palatinae, Archpriest Ood Bnar Scythe'rae. The towering Neti had given the package to the Proconsul of Taldryan, as protocol dictated, before leaving in a hurry. There was no worry of the package containing explosives, the attempt would have provoked an outright conflict; something neither of the battered Clans could afford. Instead, it contained the sole remaining artifacts of three journeymen lost during the Rite in battle against the Palatinae forces. The Armory Saber, complete with a sapphire adegan crystal, still bore the faint outline of caked blood.

Vodo lifted it gently, using the force to spin it in air, rotate it along its length; He appreciated the fine artisanship of the design, standard for all journeymen who wielded it. Firmly, the Twi'lek took the saber into his hand and felt the cool of its metal exterior while the material itself told him the story of its owner. The man barely out of his teens had been a Jedi Hunter, not so far from compelting his Dark Jedi Knight trials. He'd been slain by a human Dark Jedi Knight, a little less than 2 meters tall. The symbol of a Kyrat Dragon adorned his shoulder. The image burned itself into Vodo's memory as he vowed personal vengeance. This solemn ceremony he performed twice more, gently reading the fallen Dark Jedi's last moments and promising them satisfaction. Thirty-one times before had he performed this ceremony from the time he'd been appointed as a battleteam leader. Twenty-four times had he carried out his promise. Ten more times would he do so.

Taldryan News

-Shadow Taldrya has stepped down from Aedile of House Dinaari. We thank him for his service and dedication to Dinaari and Taldryan as we open up his position to the Clan for applications till the end of the month. Send your apps to Sharad.
-The TT still needs your submissions. Please send all entries to Vorion and myself. We're looking for Graphics, short stories, poetry, humorous articles, and editorials.

Brotherhood News

-GM Sarin has stepped back into the spot light as the Deputy Grand Master.
-Shikyo is godly.
-Clusters of Fire are being sent out by the Tribune of Gaming

Competitions

Tombs of Wisdom - Entire DJB, Offered by the Head Master
St. Herald's Day - Entire DJB, Offered by the Herald
Pinnicle of Power - Clan Taldryan, Offered by the Proconsul
Past Reveled II - House Ektrosis, Offered by QUA Sidarace






Benevolent Taldrya Whiner
1 x Silver Nova
1 x Anteian Cross

Vodo Biask Taldrya
1 x Gold Nova
1 x Solver Nova
1 x Bronze Nova

Rian Aslar
1 x Bronze Nova

Jac Cotelin
1 x Gold Nova
1 x Silver Nova
1 x Steel Cross

Vorion
1 x Gold Nova

Halcyon Taldrya
1 x Gold Nova
1 x Steel Cross

Shaz'air Taldrya Rathden
1 x Gold Nova

Krieg Brasche
1 x Dark Cross

DarkAmiz
1 x Dark Cross

Andryan "Ace" Queldom
1 x Dark Cross

Arkin Netall
1 x Anteian Cross

Seraine "Erinyes" Ténama
1 x Bronze Nova
1 x Dark Cross

Vardar Fen'Amar Taldrya
1 x Steel Cross

Sharad Taldrya Hett
1 x Steel Cross





-As a reminder, the Brotherhood and Clan Taldryan use IRC as our main means of communication. Here you can talk to and meet with all the members of our organization, build friendships, and stay interactive. It goes a long way to making your time in this club more memerable and worthwhile.
-I'd like to point out that several people above recieved merit awards for participation in the RoS, but deserve a little more description. Sharad entered nearly every event and placed fourth place four times. He didn't get a single Novae but still went a very long ways to helping our clan score points. Vardar also didn't win any novae, but his performance gaming was unrivaled and only goes to enlargen his ego.

-During the Rite of Supremacy Asani Vosa, long time member of the Brotherhood in both Taldryan and Scholae Palatinae was taken from this world. Her car was hit on an icey road by a drunk driver. Lokasena, who was also in the car with her, suffered some broken bones but is otherwise well. We wish him well and mourn his loss.

~Consul Vodo Biask Taldrya

I had recently opened the Position of Deputy Grand Master up for applications, in order to replace Paladin, who had not enough time to dedicate to the position any more. There were several great applications, and it took some time to sort through them all. I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to puttogether an application...you did not make it easy on me. In the end, there is a familiar face that is retrning to the office.

Grand Master Sarin will be returning to the position of Deputy Grand Master.

Sarin brings with him substantial experience, a heck of a work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to work with me. He has been continually advising me on my own projects and on several others that have been floating around on the DC level. Moving him from the role of unofficial advisor to official one is a real no-brainer. It is my opinion, and that of the Star Chamber, that he will be an exceptional re-addition to the Dark Council. Welcome him back, everyone.

Look for a report/news post from him shortly.

The following Competition Request has been approved.

Title: St. Herald's Day

Specifics:
My favorite holiday is St. Patrick's Day and in celebration of this
wonderous day, I have wondered... what would the Herald's Staff look like
if they celebrated this drunken holiday? Well, give me your interpretation
of this. Would Shikyo hold his own in a drinking contest with his Praetor,
or was he praising the Porcelin involuntarily? Design this image in
whatever graphic program you may have. Top 3 places will get 2nd level
crescents.

Start Date: 3/13/2010
End Date: 3/31/2010

Unit in Competition: Entire DJB
Other:

Platforms:
Graphics Programs (Any)

Awards:
2nd Level Crescents

Comments:
Must be humorous and please send to myself and Jeric. Good luck!

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The above says it all. The Herald's Office wants to know what we'd look like drunk. Good luck and enjoy!

The current DJBWiki competition has come to a close and the results are as follows:



1st, Fang Ao Tian with 11 clicks.



2nd, Howlader also with 11 clicks.



3rd, Jagen Phoenix with 12 clicks.



Congratulations and medals are in the mail.