I am quite excited to recommend Raistline Majere for elevation in rank to that of Krath Epis. Raist has shown a sincere dedication to the Clan, House, and Battleteam over the past year that has seen a slew of activity coming from him. My inbox has been regularly inundated with his activity since I’ve been both his Battleteam Leader and Aedile these last few months.

Raist was last elevated 12 years ago, so I’ll give a more recent snapshot of his activity – since the start of this year, Raist has participated in 52 competitions, placing in 17 of them and earning a pair of Clusters of Ice from the fiction events he’s been part of. Not only that, Raist has (co) hosted five competitions this year as well.

He has been a demon in PvP and PVE, earning over 900 (!) Clusters of Fire since the New Year as well as 2 Pendants of Blood. He has really dug into the Shadow Academy as well, completing 15 courses as well as completing a Dark Maven and Dark Pundit. He was twice awarded Anteian Crosses and earned a Steel Cross for his activity this year as well.

Raist has shown himself a capable and steady leader during his career, having served as an Aedile, Battleteam Leader, and Battleteam Sergeant. His apprentice, Catmatui, has recently been mentored by him to her current rank of Dark Jedi Knight.

Raist has been part of the Wardens Battleteam over this last year. As a bit of background, the Wardens is a team meant for the development and mentorship of young Journeyman. In that respect, Raist has been setting a terrific example for the Journeymen to follow (as illustrated above). He recently stepped into the BTL position and has ramped up his activity and participation, again perfectly modelling the positive attitude that the other members can look to. He is frequently on IRC and active on the Taldryan and Ektrosis mailing lists.

Aedile Kenath Zoron

Zanet Xox, 2014-11-12 04:26:40 UTC

It’s astounding how long it’s been since Raist has been promoted. I’ve known him, or known of him, for a good portion of my career. He has always been someone who comes in and out of the club, doing what he can when he’s here, but RL calling him away more often than not. That being said, I really gotten to know him recently as QUA of Ektrosis, and it has been a pleasure to see a veteran of the club really throw himself at all the various activities.

Honestly, Raist has been on fire and seems like an eager young Journeyman or Equite, rather than a longtime veteran of the club. His overall activity has been astounding in recent months, but taken as part of all the years he’s been at this rank that kind of activity becomes overwhelming.

And it’s not just the activity, but also the leadership. He has not served long stints, but his stints have been very effective. His time as BTL along for Wardens has been fantastic, as he has really taken on a hands-on approach to interacting with his members and ensuring they’re getting the information they need.

I believe Raist has more than proved himself in all aspects over the course of these many years. This promotion has been a long time coming, and it can’t be more deserving. Congratulations, Raist!

Lord Halcyon, 2014-11-12 04:25:11 UTC

Raist’s Quaestor and Aedile have covered his activities in the past year, but I would like to cover Raistpoo over a much longer term, both since his last promotion, and his entire Brotherhood career (as required). Since his last promotion (You know when that was? I was still Chancellor. That’s forever ago.), Raist earned five Anteian Crosses (in addition to the two mentioned by Zoron), every single one of his 36 crescents (17 of which were mentioned by Zoron earlier), 3 Legions of the Scholar, and 5 Vendetta seals. In addition, Raist is an avid competitor - Zoron mentioned his 52 participated competitions this year - meaning that Raist has an additional 33 that occurred prior to this year (realistically, that number is probably closer to 50 - due to the pre-2006 competitions that were not documented in the database).

Finally, Raist has served as a leader in this club at on multiple occasions since before 99% of our members knew what the Dark Brotherhood was. Raist served as House Ektrosis’ Aedile for 4.5 months, as Battleteam Hex’s Leader for nearly 6 months, and most recently as the Wardens’ Sergeant and now Battleteam Leader, fulling the hard leadership requirement for promotion.

Raist has served his house, his clan, and his club for well over a decade - and it is time that we recognize that service by elevating Raistline Majere to Krath Epis. Congratulations!

Howlader Taldrya, 2014-11-12 04:25:32 UTC

Raistline’s Quaestor and Aedile will be filling in the raw details of his exemplary activity in this recommendation, so I don’t feel the need to go over that again. I would prefer to spend some time speaking about the character of this man who we’re speaking of. Raistline Majere, or Raist as everyone and their brother knows him, is part of what makes Taldryan great. I’m not talking about our winning record in vendettas, or how many times Raist has stood up, and said “I will help Tal win!”

No. I’m talking about the group of people who come together time after time, year after year, and are simply… great.

Taldryan has perhaps at times been an insular community within the DB, but part of the reason for that is that we generally, as a group, all get along so well. We’re a family, and Raist has been a member of that family for a long, long time. He’s as solid a member as we ever have had, and even if he wanders off during the rigours of time, at his core Raist is one of us. He’s a member of our family, and he always comes back. Sure, the same could be said of kidnapping victims with Stockholm syndrome, but we don’t like to think that way.

Raist has carried the torch for many years, and he never asks for more. All Raist ever seems to want is people to hang out with, and play some games with, and every so often write some fiction or ACC with. Raist is here not for awards, or rank, or honours. He’s here because he loves Taldryan, and because he loves the DB.

So, even though he doesn’t seem to care about promotion all that much… I want you to know Raist, I think you’re awesome, and I truly believe you deserve this promotion to Krath Epis. Huzzah my friend, and congratulations… you earned it.

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2014-11-12 04:26:01 UTC

A lot of things have been said about Raist in this recommendation so far. There have been those recommendations that focus on Raist’s capabilities as an outstanding part of the Brotherhood’s Communities, may it be focused on gaming or writing, or his performance in various Leadership positions within Taldryan. But for me the most important part was that about Raistline's interest in the Dark Brotherhood and the small Brotherhood within this Brotherhood that is Taldryan, and this is where I would like to add my part too.

Raist has now been a member of this family for almost fifteen years now. Anyone can say what he or she wants but a person who comes back again and again for such a long time only to join a small group of people sharing the same hobby is definitely a feat worth recognition. Friendships eventually expire over such a long time but family lasts for ever. For Raistline Taldryan means family far away from his real family. Well this isn't exactly true anymore as he has introduced one of the most important parts of his real life into the Brotherhood and training her up to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight making her a part of our family as well, letting our little family grow ever more.

Indeed, there are few within our rows who don't care about awards, ranks or honours, they come here just for the benefit of having a good time and to talk and laugh with each other.

This is truly what makes out a good man and good men deserve more than simply recognition at times. Congratulations on your Krath Epis Promotion Raist!

Rian Taldrya, 2014-11-12 04:26:25 UTC