It's hard to believe that Jovian, more affectionately Drewy, has already reached the benchmark to be promoted to Journeyman 4, though, knowing his participation history, how much he has stepped up to take part within Odan-Urr, and how he's taken the initiative to become the current Master of the Templar Jensaarai, there's little to be shocked about. Hardly a day goes by now where Drewy doesn't reach out to me and ask about a new story concoction, a plot hook for his Battle Team, or some over-arching fiction series he'd like to pitch for them, or for the Brotherhood at large (such as his Resonance of Terror series).

Every day this glorious gentleman has taken steps toward the greater aspects of leadership, starting to understand how we operate, what we expect, competition and lore building, and focusing endeavors based on the root of your unit. The decision to take someone still fresh in their Journeyman stages had been a gamble for us, but, from personal experience, I knew Drewy to be a good writer and someone who would listen to any concerns raised, and he's delivering for all expectations. While there are still many fine administrative skills he has yet to master, these are but momentary lessons on the way to a much greater career.

Outside of his role in Odanite Leadership, Drewy has been a warm and bubbly member of the Clan, always popping up with a bit of laughter and something fun to chatter about. Whether it be to break some point of tension in Summit Chat (usually when we're planning something serious or after a discussion about life in general) or popping up in our general chats to brighten everyone's days. His eclectic character brings a bit of fun to our stories and roleplays, consistently treading the line between instilling some horror, angst, or innuendo. Drewy's future in The Brotherhood is one I'll be keeping a close eye on, no matter where it takes him, both as a good friend and out of a desire to see that he follows his desire to increase his own writing skills and help bring others to writing more.

Ever onwards, Drewy.

High Councillor Wolfe, 2024-10-18 03:03:53 UTC

We’re gonna start this off with the boring stuff first. Since his last promotion, Jovian has amassed the 3600 XP required to reach the rank of Journeyman 4 at last. He has co-organized The Resonance of Terror competition series, which at this moment is in the final stage. He has participated in 16 competitions which have netted him six crescents, 1 Ruby, 2 Amethyst, 2 Sapphire and 1 Quartz. He has received 12 clusters of ice for his writing, earned his first Steel Cross, and passed a whole slew of exams in the Academy which he also received two degrees for. A few other details are five society rank ups, 2 ACS and 3 INQ, and served as the Battleteam leader for Templar Jensaarai in House Sunrider for the last three months.

What isn’t there is that Jovian, or Drewy, is always one of those members who has more than enough time if you want to talk. Even when he’s overworked in the real world, he still tries to find the time to talk to people. Tries to find the time to get something done. This is not a member that is content to just sit on what he’s done in the past but someone with an appetite for learning that is very impressive. It’s my honor to know him and has been my honor to help him along his path. I know that my life, for one, in enriched by knowing this beautiful soul, being able to consider him a friend and to have helped him in any way to reach his goals. I look forward to helping him reach many, many more of them. Drewy, you have more than earned this and I look forward to writing the next one as well.

Proconsul Mihoshi Keibatsu, 2024-10-18 03:01:58 UTC

Syrena Valkar, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed.

I will continue to watch your progress, Syrena Valkar, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-10-15 05:01:09 UTC

Key, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed.

I will continue to watch your progress, Key, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-10-15 03:27:51 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Syrena Valkar. Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which together add up to no less than 390 XP!

An expedited recommendation for your promotion has been transmitted to the Master-at-Arms.

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-10-11 05:41:52 UTC

At this point, what is there left to say about TuQ’uan Varick di Plagia, Proconsul of Clan Plagueis, Dread Lord's Wrath, Wearer of Hats? The work that he has done, and the activity he has generated, in the 14 months since his last elevation would put the entire career accumulations of many members to shame. He has also continued to serve as a exceedingly capable, totally overqualified second as Proconsul. He has always provided support as my right hand that has allowed events like the Pro Bowl, and its clan-external demands for my attention, to proceed smoothly as our Clan continues to drive activity internally. His work has been nothing short of exemplary.

In the realm of general member activity, TuQ has put up the sorts of numbers that, in the little over a year since his making Elder, seem like typos. Competition entries? How about 841 entries. With those entries, he's amassed 5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 3 Bronze Novae to complement his 23 Diamond, 85 Ruby, 184 Amethyst, 174 Sapphire, 38 Emerald, 27 Topaz, and 8 Crescents (there are some of those double take, looks like a typo numbers for sure). That's 541 competition placements, which equates to taking home a placement award with 65% of his competition entries. Clusters? He's earned those, too. 245 Clusters of Fire for gaming, 136 Clusters of Graphite for art, and 66 Clusters of Ice earned for ACC matches, Fiction, and Roleplaying activities. He's passed 6 SA courses and earned a pair of degrees. He's ranked up 13 times in various societies. He's earned two Seals of Foundation and a Seal of Loyalty. He shows up at the important times, with 26 Seals of Transcendence for his GJW entries and 100% participation across 33 competitions in the recently completed Pro Bowl (Just missing out on second place in the latter on a total Novae earned tiebreaker).

His activity would put almost any member to shame, but he does all of that while also holding down various positions. He has spent every day of the last 14 months as a member of the Plagueis Summit, split evenly between the position of Quaestor and Proconsul. In those capacities, he has hit every report required of him. He sends out weekly activity update emails to the Clan, directing them towards activities and any ongoing major competitions. He has worked hand in hand with our Quaestors since taking over as Proconsul, working with them to maintain the overall Clan activity levels that Plagueis has always worked to hit, most recently with the Pro Bowl. In that event, Plagueis saw 283 total competition entries from 20 unique participants (which accounted for 62.5% of the eligible participants on the Clan roster) while earning 38 total Novae across all competitions. TuQ's direct involvement in engaging the membership and mentoring our House leaders to ensure they are working closely with their members is a direct cause of our healthy activity levels unit wide. Without the hint of hyperbole I can state that Plagueis would be in a bad place without TuQ's continued work. And, most importantly, TuQ doesn't confine himself to passively encouraging members to be active in competitions. He has literally thrown himself into the realm of running competitions as well, to the tune of 344 competitions organized and 5 co-organized in the last year plus. He provides competitive outlets while at the same time encouraging members to be active through those competitive outlets, a self reinforcing set of behaviors that stands him in unique company throughout the Brotherhood. He has even spent time pulling tours as members of both the Regent and Exarch staffs, showing that he really has trouble finding enough work to do in general.

All in all, TuQ's work over the last year has seen him awarded both a Steel Cross and a coveted Emerald Dagger. He has been one of the most active and dedicated members of the Brotherhood, whether looking within Plagueis or across the entire DB as a whole. It seems like I just wrote one of these for TuQ'uan, but that also tells the story of just how much he has done in the short time it has been since he was last promoted. Most members hit the first rank of the Elders and at least stop to catch their breath, having finally ascended that final mountain that has often seemed unattainable in years past. TuQ'uan has not only not stopped to enjoy his achievement but has kicked things up a notch on his way to where he finds himself. Having written a large number of recommendations for award or advancement in my time within the Brotherhood, there has rarely (if ever) been a recommendation that I have looked forward to or enjoyed more than this one. TuQ, keep kicking ass and taking names my friend!

Master Selika Roh di Plagia, 2024-10-09 18:05:15 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Frenek Mausma. I have heard reports from House Hoth that you have managed to accumulate 10 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-10-06 04:42:03 UTC

Frenek Mausma, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Hoth, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-10-06 04:32:15 UTC

Since his arrival to CNS Veil has been all over the place, his name has hit the Summit’s desk time after time after time! For one thing or another Veil has been putting a hurting on the tasks he takes on! Veil has displayed an eagerness, a willingness to learn and add some accolades to his trophy case.

Since his last promotion, Veil has continued a stellar pace to greatness. Veil has thrown himself into the mix of thirteen competitions. Not only did he compete, he has earned himself some significant accolades that deserve to be highlighted. During the Club’s recent ProBowl VIII, not only did Veil earn the title of top scorer for CNS, he earned himself, not one but two Gold Nova’s along with a Bronze Nova! Topping his trophy case with an additional twelve Crescents and eight Clusters.

It goes without saying that this young Journeyman is on his way to great things within the Club. With all that being said, Apprentice Veil Arcana has reached the required 3600 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 4/Knight. We are honored to elevate Apprentice Veil Arcana to the rank of Knight. You have done extremely well and we look forward to further elevations along your Brotherhood career. Thank you for all that you do and congratulations on this significant promotion!

Adept DarkHawk Sadow, 2024-10-04 23:59:24 UTC

For ages past within our organization, the path to Knighthood was difficult and complex. It required chasing elusive medals, working with various and sundry members, and defeating many peers in direct competition. All of these things would be necessary hurdles to clear to be decared a Knight and to bear their own Lightsaber. To make a name for themselves.

Today, we raise another. Veil Arcana has accomplished all of the trials and tribulations necessary to stand and be counted among the Knights of our Order. He has put in substantial effort and energy, defeated competitors, and pushed hard toward that lofty goal here in Clan Naga Sadow. As such, I am proud to be able to lend my voice in recommending that Veil Arcana be elevated to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight.

May you continue to fight as hard as you have, strike fear into your enemies, and earn the respect of your peers. Congratulations, and well-earned!

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2024-10-03 17:11:13 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Syrena Valkar. I have heard reports from Battleteam Proving Ground that you have managed to accumulate 5 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
Headmaster

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-09-30 23:33:14 UTC

Livia is one of those members that is always there to help the Clan along, toiling quietly in the background in a way that many might overlook if they weren't paying attention. But, here in Plagueis, we're always paying attention to the great work done by our members, and Livia is one of our best. Since her last promotion, she has submitted entries to 84 competitions, earning 2 Bronze Novae and then 2 Diamond, 1 Ruby, 2 Amethyst, 2 Sapphire, 1 Emerald, and 1 Topaz crescents. Her work on the Cluster front has been no less impressive, earning 252 clusters of fire for 37 gaming activities, 1 Cluster of Ice for Roleplay activity, and 32 Clusters of Graphite for graphics work. She's ranked up 10 times in Societies across the Grand Master's Royal Guard, Shourd Syndicate, and Envoy Corps. Most importantly, Livia has always shown up when it really matters as shown by her six Seals of Transcendence from the last Vendetta event, and more recently her 19 entries and 19th place finish (out of 120 participants!) during the recently concluded Pro Bowl. All told, she has earned 4 merit medals since she was last promoted, equally divided between Steel and Anteian Crosses.

Livia has been a constant within the Ascendant Clan for years now, and it is my great honor to put her forward for her next advancement.

Master Selika Roh di Plagia, 2024-09-30 23:02:41 UTC