Since joining the Herald's staff Saal has been hard at work. He's already designed 5 warbanners and 1 dossier accessory, generating a total of 12 unique images. He's been practicing new skills and putting them to work for the DB. He is an outstanding addition to my team and I'm happy to see him rewarded for his efforts.

Well done, Saal! Congratulations on a well-deserved award.

It's not easy coming back from an extended leave from a club that relies very heavily on social connections. Sometimes the people you used to know aren't there, or they're different or in different places. Sometimes you're the one that's in a different space or place.

Adem, for any concerns he probably had himself, simply shrugged and said "sure why not" when I approached him about some cool new possessions stuff tying into a game he was talking endlessly about- Jedi Fallen Order. So, Adem rejoined Arcona and, almost immediately, dove back into not just the clan, but all the new things we've created while he was out.

Adem has always been a good pulse check of what a typical member experience is like. He's articulate, level, and offers great insight- but also really dives in deep to the design of our systems and asks really great questions that provoke introspection. Possessions is such a wild, crazy database that it takes members like Adem actually reading things, paying attention to details, and investing the time to "work" towards goals and such.

It makes being a "System designer" feel worthwhile. So Adem's passion, energy, and general willingness to engage with the Brotherhood's content and systems should be an example for how we hope all new and returning members get a similar feeling or experience as we create and roll things out.

Outside of that, I'm just happy that Adem has not just returned to us, but has been kicking butt and genuinely making his fellow clannmates proud with his insight, contributions creatively, and his welcome sarcasm that is 99% of the time at my own expense.

Congrats, buddy! Proud of you as always.

-W

Since she was last rewarded as a member of the Herald’s staff, Aylin has completed 2 robes by herself, 6 robes as part of a team, 1 accessory, and approved 2 avatars. As a result, she has generated 9 high-quality, unique images for the Brotherhood.

She is an integral part of our team and has been instrumental in testing and deploying our new team-based workflow, which allowed us to clear the Herald’s queue in record time and meet member requests in a timely fashion.

Aylin is not only a blessing to have on my team. She is a boon for the entire Brotherhood. She has no reservations about putting her immense talent to the service of her fellow members in and out of the Herald’s office. She’s regularly drawing for fellow members, particularly those cute chibi’s everyone has come to love, and she never asks for something in return, never balks at a request. She may be quiet but she’s a constant, positive presence, always eager to answer my requests.

Thank you for your service, my friend. This Sapphire Blade is but a token of our gratitude for your continued service and immense talent. Well done!

The Dark Brotherhood Covenant formerly established temporary membership to the Star Chamber in 2017. Temporary membership in the Star Chamber requires senior Dark Jedi Brotherhood members who have shown an inherent desire to improve and protect the Dark Brotherhood. Temporary members are required to show high levels of discretion on topics ranging from the approval of a Grand Master to approving major club changes.

The Dark Brotherhood has been blessed to have several members serve in this role and do so with distinction. The following actions took place under the temporary member’s terms:

1. The ratification of the Electorate’s Vote on two Grand Masters and three Justicars.
2. Discussion and Approval of redefining the roles of Clan Leaders in our Club’s voting processes and the amendment of a Covenant Article to redefine the procedures for abstaining from Electorate level voting.
3. The discussion and approval of moving the recruitment Tribune to a DC level position and thus expanding the Electorate DC votes to 9.
4. The discussion on time sensitive leadership decisions to include the removal of summit level leaders for cause.
5. Discussion and Approval of the Shadow Academies restructuring and the updating of the Headmaster’s Duties and Responsibilities.
6. The reception, commentary, and vote of confidence in two different Grand Master’s club wide updates to the Star Chamber.
7. A discussion and ultimately concurrence with the Grand Master on the process for new recruits entering the Dark Brotherhood. The aggressive downvoting of Sarin’s idea to put all new recruits in the Emissary’s Clan until they reach a certain rank (lols).
8. Discussion and concurrence on the creation of a new Role Play society and its synergistic impact on multiple DJB systems and processes.
9. Concurrence with the removal of the traditional Roll Master within the club.
10. Maintaining exceptional decorum, maturity, and discretion while serving on the Star Chamber.
11. Discussion and concurrence on updated crafting and possessions systems within the club. Gentlemen, thank you for your support to our club, your participation in club-changing events and systems, and your overall commitment to the Dark Brotherhood.

Grand Master Sarin/Grand Master Ashen/Grand Master Victae, Grand Master Firefox

The Dark Brotherhood Covenant formerly established temporary membership to the Star Chamber in 2017. Temporary membership in the Star Chamber requires senior Dark Jedi Brotherhood members who have shown an inherent desire to improve and protect the Dark Brotherhood. Temporary members are required to show high levels of discretion on topics ranging from the approval of a Grand Master to approving major club changes.

The Dark Brotherhood has been blessed to have several members serve in this role and do so with distinction. The following actions took place under the temporary member’s terms:

1. The ratification of the Electorate’s Vote on two Grand Masters and three Justicars.
2. Discussion and Approval of redefining the roles of Clan Leaders in our Club’s voting processes and the amendment of a Covenant Article to redefine the procedures for abstaining from Electorate level voting.
3. The discussion and approval of moving the recruitment Tribune to a DC level position and thus expanding the Electorate DC votes to 9.
4. The discussion on time sensitive leadership decisions to include the removal of summit level leaders for cause.
5. Discussion and Approval of the Shadow Academies restructuring and the updating of the Headmaster’s Duties and Responsibilities.
6. The reception, commentary, and vote of confidence in two different Grand Master’s club wide updates to the Star Chamber.
7. A discussion and ultimately concurrence with the Grand Master on the process for new recruits entering the Dark Brotherhood. The aggressive downvoting of Sarin’s idea to put all new recruits in the Emissary’s Clan until they reach a certain rank (lols).
8. Discussion and concurrence on the creation of a new Role Play society and its synergistic impact on multiple DJB systems and processes.
9. Concurrence with the removal of the traditional Roll Master within the club.
10. Maintaining exceptional decorum, maturity, and discretion while serving on the Star Chamber.
11. Discussion and concurrence on updated crafting and possessions systems within the club. Gentlemen, thank you for your support to our club, your participation in club-changing events and systems, and your overall commitment to the Dark Brotherhood.

Grand Master Sarin/Grand Master Ashen/Grand Master Victae, Grand Master Firefox

The Dark Brotherhood Covenant formerly established temporary membership to the Star Chamber in 2017. Temporary membership in the Star Chamber requires senior Dark Jedi Brotherhood members who have shown an inherent desire to improve and protect the Dark Brotherhood. Temporary members are required to show high levels of discretion on topics ranging from the approval of a Grand Master to approving major club changes.

The Dark Brotherhood has been blessed to have several members serve in this role and do so with distinction. The following actions took place under the temporary member’s terms:

1. The ratification of the Electorate’s Vote on two Grand Masters and three Justicars.
2. Discussion and Approval of redefining the roles of Clan Leaders in our Club’s voting processes and the amendment of a Covenant Article to redefine the procedures for abstaining from Electorate level voting.
3. The discussion and approval of moving the recruitment Tribune to a DC level position and thus expanding the Electorate DC votes to 9.
4. The discussion on time sensitive leadership decisions to include the removal of summit level leaders for cause.
5. Discussion and Approval of the Shadow Academies restructuring and the updating of the Headmaster’s Duties and Responsibilities.
6. The reception, commentary, and vote of confidence in two different Grand Master’s club wide updates to the Star Chamber.
7. A discussion and ultimately concurrence with the Grand Master on the process for new recruits entering the Dark Brotherhood. The aggressive downvoting of Sarin’s idea to put all new recruits in the Emissary’s Clan until they reach a certain rank (lols).
8. Discussion and concurrence on the creation of a new Role Play society and its synergistic impact on multiple DJB systems and processes.
9. Concurrence with the removal of the traditional Roll Master within the club.
10. Maintaining exceptional decorum, maturity, and discretion while serving on the Star Chamber.
11. Discussion and concurrence on updated crafting and possessions systems within the club. Gentlemen, thank you for your support to our club, your participation in club-changing events and systems, and your overall commitment to the Dark Brotherhood.

Grand Master Sarin/Grand Master Ashen/Grand Master Victae, Grand Master Firefox

The Dark Brotherhood Covenant formerly established temporary membership to the Star Chamber in 2017. Temporary membership in the Star Chamber requires senior Dark Jedi Brotherhood members who have shown an inherent desire to improve and protect the Dark Brotherhood. Temporary members are required to show high levels of discretion on topics ranging from the approval of a Grand Master to approving major club changes.

The Dark Brotherhood has been blessed to have several members serve in this role and do so with distinction. The following actions took place under the temporary member’s terms:

1. The ratification of the Electorate’s Vote on two Grand Masters and three Justicars.
2. Discussion and Approval of redefining the roles of Clan Leaders in our Club’s voting processes and the amendment of a Covenant Article to redefine the procedures for abstaining from Electorate level voting.
3. The discussion and approval of moving the recruitment Tribune to a DC level position and thus expanding the Electorate DC votes to 9.
4. The discussion on time sensitive leadership decisions to include the removal of summit level leaders for cause.
5. Discussion and Approval of the Shadow Academies restructuring and the updating of the Headmaster’s Duties and Responsibilities.
6. The reception, commentary, and vote of confidence in two different Grand Master’s club wide updates to the Star Chamber.
7. A discussion and ultimately concurrence with the Grand Master on the process for new recruits entering the Dark Brotherhood. The aggressive downvoting of Sarin’s idea to put all new recruits in the Emissary’s Clan until they reach a certain rank (lols).
8. Discussion and concurrence on the creation of a new Role Play society and its synergistic impact on multiple DJB systems and processes.
9. Concurrence with the removal of the traditional Roll Master within the club.
10. Maintaining exceptional decorum, maturity, and discretion while serving on the Star Chamber.
11. Discussion and concurrence on updated crafting and possessions systems within the club. Gentlemen, thank you for your support to our club, your participation in club-changing events and systems, and your overall commitment to the Dark Brotherhood.

Grand Master Sarin/Grand Master Ashen/Grand Master Victae, Grand Master Firefox

These last four months have been a rollercoaster, Gui. I came into this role with minimal knowledge of how systems were run and did my best to keep up and you were quick to take a place as mentor and teach me what you understood of the systems, how things operated, and how we were expected to run the Clan. For what it’s worth, I know you’ve saved Arch from a lot of stress and plucked feathers when I was finally able to quit asking as many questions. Over these last few months, we've gotten to see the unshakeable spirit of COU as we pulled everything together, you’ve crafted and implemented a new core storyline for the Clan from the void we were left in, leaving the Archivist and me with room to work on extant ideas and future storylines in conjunction, as we persevered through the changing of the guard and laid solid foundations to build the Clan's future. Throughout this time you've had your own ups and downs, from life throwing you a few hardships to the joy of Bouncing Baby #3, and still, you've been dedicated to the Clan throughout.

We made quick friends after both throwing our hats in for the CON position, and I'm glad you chose me to be your PCON because it gave me the chance to be a part of building my original clan back up. Your quick wit and well-timed jokes always got a laugh out of me, and when I had my own problems you were one of the first people to check up on me. You've led COU not just from a mechanical standpoint, but you do your best to care for your Clan as people, which has definitely left an impression.

You’ve spearheaded several of our Clan Projects as well as revamped storyline, reorganized our efforts, you’ve assisted greatly in others, taken a grand role alongside Waza in turning our Proving Grounds project into a working success, and assisted throughout the COU Wiki Project we’re still gathering data for (damned unlinked, stub, and repeat articles), and you’ve been instrumental in laying the basis for our members to become more involved throughout the community, Mr. Haiku. Your torrent of Poetry has not gone unnoticed. Along all of this, you’re one of our more active socialites, contrasted to my reserved takeaway to general conversation. If there isn’t a conversation, you make one, because, in your eyes, quiet is a bad thing.

Ever onwards, my friend.