Ah, Best Aiden. Aiden Lee has been a fantastic and really well rounded Journeyman in Taldryan, and it's a pleasure to see him promoted to Knight today! In fufilling the listed guidelines for promotion, I think Best Aiden's best quality has been his willingness to be diverse. Instead of just being a singular gamer, or a singular writer, or a singular test taker, he's dabbled in and tried all sorts of aspects of the Brotherhood. Lee has solidified his competitive chops by earning three crescents for competitions, his writing chops by completing over 3000 words of character fiction (and the Clusters of Ice to go with them!), and his Shadow Academy chops by completing a Maven degree as well as two courses from the Leadership Studies program (as well as Shadow Academy Society Rank 4)! Finally, he's been willing to expand beyond his comfort zone, staying in contact with his summit members and his master in order to get new experience in the club. I look forward to seeing what he does next! Congratulations, Best Aiden!

Howlader Taldrya, 2015-11-24 22:26:10 UTC

In August of the year 2015, a momentous change swept over the Brotherhood. It was the first time that we had allowed the belief of Gray Jedi to become an official force in the Dark Brotherhood. In Clan Taldryan, we've long held the belief that we are more Gray than black. We uphold the virtues of justice and fair play, and we seek to ensure the balance by any means necessary.

But the advent of Gray Jedi was not the only thing that happened in August of 2015. It was also when Aiden Lee, the first Gray Jedi recruit to the Dark Brotherhood joined us here in Taldryan. Since that day, Aiden has been a constant force within our Clan. He has steadily grown in his role, always seeking to participate more and learn more as he has grown. His zeal for learning, and his desire to get more out of the Brotherhood is what makes him such a valued journeymen in our Clan.

In Taldryan, we have always stressed that the ascension to Knight is not merely a ceremony where you earn a special saber and the rules change for you. In Taldryan, we know that once you reach the rank of Knight, you take upon yourself the responsibility of your rank, and the knowledge that you too must carry on our legacy of justice and fairness.

It is a burden that I know Aiden will have no problems bearing. So, today... Aiden Lee, you are a Knight of Taldryan. I know you will continue to do us proud.

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor,

Consul of Clan Taldryan

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2015-11-24 22:24:22 UTC

Aiden is a real jewel to have in Ektrosis. His activity level of late shrouds that of other members. He has pushed past the promotion requirements to reach Knight. In his career he has earned himself ten medals, 10 Clusters of Ice, 31 Clusters of Fire, 2 Dark Mavins and 2 Dark Pundints. In this past week alone he has knocked out 7 Shadow Academy courses earning an elevation to the Fourth Rank in the Shadow Academy Society. I get really giddy when I see the activity level he has shoveled out and am proud not just to have him as a member of Ektrosis but am also proud to say congratulations to be a Knight of Taldrya Best Aiden

Raistline Taldrya Majere, 2015-11-24 22:25:42 UTC