You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Jericho Argentum. I have heard reports from Battle Team Sapphire Squadron that you have managed to:

• Pass Any Shadow Academy course except (Test Of Lore,Trial Of Identity,Advancement Survey)

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-20 01:08:37 UTC

Jericho Argentum, 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 Battle Team Sapphire Squadron, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-20 00:49:23 UTC

Korellis, 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 Galeres, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-18 19:50:54 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Syrak. I have heard reports from Battle Team Disciples of Dreypa that you have managed to:

• Perform a basic activity, such as contacting the house/clan summit

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-16 16:13:18 UTC

TheGeosh has been quietly working his way up the Journeyman ranks since he first joined six months ago. He does not create a lot of fanfare, but once in awhile you'll find him on Telegram or an email thread. More often you'll see him picking up crescents or getting perfect scores on SA courses. At the rank of Hunter we begin to look for more in our members than simply being a participant in competitions or an occasional visitor to Telegram.

A Knight is a core member; a trusted, long term part of our Clan that we can rely on as a participant and who has begun to take an interest beyond the confines of a Battle Team or even a House. TheGeosh has not only participated in a variety of different kinds of competitions but has also tried his hand at running several gaming competitions and qualified in the ACC. I look forward to seeing him branch out to excel in the many other avenues the Brotherhood has to offer, from writing to the ACC as well as mentoring and leadership.

I believe TheGeosh has proven to us that he is here for the long haul and is interested in much of what we have to offer. I recommend that we elevate him to the rank of Knight, where a member ends the "guided tour" of the Journeyman and begins to share his experience and knowledge with his fellow Clanmates. I am proud of your accomplishments so far, TheGeosh, and I look forward to seeing what you can achieve with your new lightsaber. Remember that rank promotions are not merely rewards for past service: they are also a commitment to continued effort and greater responsibility. Congratulations, Knight!

Scion Tarentae, 2016-04-15 02:30:33 UTC

There’s something about that final push from Hunter to Knight that many find difficult. There are still guidelines and a framework to follow, but many of our Journeymen falter just as they’re about to get to the truly wonderful part of being in the Dark Brotherhood. I’m proud to say that TheGeosh hasn’t fallen into that trap, and am happy to join in recommending him for promotion to Knight.

TheGeosh has shown his capabilities and competence time and time again in his tenure thus far in Tarentum - among a lot of other things, he’s run three competitions as a Journeyman (not co-organized!), he’s participated in a fantastic twenty-seven competitions and placed in five of them, and he’s earned 76 Clusters of Fire - and though he might be quiet I am confident he will only continue to grow as an invaluable member of Tarentum. TheGeosh, you’ve earned this promotion - enjoy it, but don’t rest on your laurels. You’re too good to stop now! Congratulations, Knight!

Adept Farrin Xies Tarentae, 2016-04-15 02:28:41 UTC

TheGeosh, my trusty apprentice, you are not only my colleague in real life at work but a partner in this great Club that we call “The Dark Jedi Brotherhood”. I’ve been nagging you for so long and now you’ve finally done it! You earned the right to stand amongst the Knights of Tarentum. The first part of your career just ended and you now beginning another journey of discovery where’s there’s no promotion guidelines, no set goals for you to do, you are now the architect of your own Dark Jedi Destiny.

Know this, that I am will always be here to help and to give advice should you need it. I foresee a great future for you in Tarentum and I am proud that you are part of my legacy here in the Clan. It is now time to start your own Legacy and share the knowledge I have given you.

It is finally time. Rise Knight TheGeosh! Congratulations!

Frosty Romanae Tarentae, 2016-04-15 02:29:23 UTC

Lucifer Romanov , you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Dark Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has be filed. Your accomplishments include:

• Have an approved character sheet on record
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Novitiate Hall) department(s)
• Pass Dark Brotherhood Basics Shadow Academy course

I will continue to watch your progress, Lucifer Romanov , 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,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-14 21:05:03 UTC

Abadeer Taasii has put in another month of hardwork, fun and games, leading to the next step up the Journeyman ladder, and another step deeper into the arms of the Brotherhood.

Abadeer Taasii has successfully completed 2 Shadow Academy leadership courses, reached rank 3 in the Shadow Academy, wrote 2000 worda of fiction, participated in 10 competitions and earned 2 Pendants of Blood. All the while through fantastic success, Abadeer has been an active and positive presence on Telegram.

Congratulations, Abadeer. Keep having fun, keep pushing forward, keep improving and diversifying, and continue to be awesome. The best is yet to come.

, 2016-04-14 13:11:19 UTC

Maxi - Or Maaks, or Mks, or Myrji - joined the ranks of the Equites just over three years ago. Three years. That's almost an eternity in the Brotherhood. It's a true testament to his passion and tenacity that now, three years later, he continues to be active, participating in competitions, writing fiction and even gaming on occasion.

In the past three years, Maxi has participated in 114 competitions and organized 5 himself. Through those competitions, he has gained 38 Crescents (5 Rubies, 11 Amethyst, 10 Sapphire, 10 Emerald and 2 Topaz), an astonishing ratio of placements that speaks volumes to his talent. In that same period, he earned 3 Pendants of Blood, 227 Clusters of Fire and 675 Clusters of Earth over 68 PvP Activities and 29 Clusters of Ice over 6 Fiction Activities and 1 ACC Battle. He also acquired a Scroll of Indoctrination and passed 20 Shadow Academy Courses.

Beyond the many accolades above, Maxie has earned 2 Steel Crosses over the past six months for his admirable and enviable activity, both as a member and a Battleteam Leader. His has been constant in his activity and steadfast in his drive to see his Team and his Clan succeed.

He has been consistently active for the majority of the past three years, and has spent the last five months as Battleteam Leader of the newly-formed Styx. In that role, he created the entire concept for the Battleteam, wrote an extensive history, and worked diligently to help the existing members of then-Tyrant Sword transition to the new team - no small feat for many of them individuals involved.

Maxi, for your dedication, your continuing contributions and indomitable passion for your Battleteam, House and Clan, it is my pleasure to recommend you for elevation to the rank of Savant (EQ2).

Congratulations, man. You've earned it.

• Terran Koul, Aedile of House Qel-Droma

Terran Koul, 2016-04-14 02:25:49 UTC

Since his last elevation, Myrji has participated in 110 competitions and organized 5 competitions. He has submitted 68 PvE Activities, completed 1 ACC Battle, submitted 6 Fiction Activities (10,954 words!), passed 20 Shadow Academy courses and earned 2 Dark Side Degrees. In that time, Myrji has collected 37 crescents (5 Cr-R, 11 Cr-A, 9 Cr-S, 10 Cr-E, 2 Cr-T), 3 Pendants of Blood, 227 Clusters of Fire, 29 Clusters of Ice, 675 Clusters of Earth, 1 Bronze Nova, 1 Silver Nova, 1 Anteian Cross, 2 Steel Crosses, and 1 Scroll of Indoctrination.

In addition to a myriad of awards and activity, Maxi has also served as Battle Team Leader for 4 months. In this role, he drafted the concept for Battle Team Styx. This required effort to retool the original concept, prepare fiction, and roll the team out to the House. Despite a number of setbacks, Maxi continues to strive to improve as a Battleteam Leader.

Having worked alongside Myrji for nearly four months as his Battleteam Sergeant, I quickly picked up on his enthusiasm and joy toward approaching new concepts. When he took over the old Tyrant Sword Battleteam, he brought to it a refreshing new concept in the form of Styx, one that reaches out to members of all kinds to integrate into the team. It also offers splendid RPing opportunities of all kinds for his members. I’m looking forward to seeing where he takes this wonderful concept.

In addition to originality on RPing ideas, Myrji is also extremely helpful toward members, both inside and outside of his Battleteam. When a member is trying to think up ideas, he is willing and able to contribute with wonderful ideas. When fiction proofing is requested in a channel, he is quick to offer his assistance. As a member, he sets an outstanding example, having participated in over 110 competitions since his last promotion, as noted above, and participating in all sorts of activities and encouraging others to do the same. For all these efforts and for being a shining example of what a member should aspire to within Arcona, I am more than pleased to endorse Myrji’s promotion to EQ2. Very well done, my friend!

Zakath Agrona
BTL, Soulfire Battleteam

Larrik Dul'vak, 2016-04-14 02:24:54 UTC

Those above me have already gone over the numbers, so I’ll speak to the man behind the.. Well, I’d say blindfold, but he’s a weird Miraluka that doesn’t wear one. Nearly six months ago (Has it really been that long?), both our Battleteam Leader and Battleteam Sergeant of Tyrant Sword decided to step down to take a much-needed break. After perusing the applications that came in, I was stunned by the depth and thought behind Maxi’s proposal for a Battleteam he called ‘Styx’. I had known of him prior to this decision, though we had only spoken once or twice; he was chosen for the new concept and refreshing ideas, as well as his clear enthusiasm for the job.

From serving under me as Quaestor to becoming a member of his team when I stepped down last month, Myrji has proven to be a hard working, dedicated member to the Clan. He’s always willing to step up to the plate and help any member if he’s around, even if the particular area they need help in isn’t Maxi’s strong suit - he’s willing to chat with them as a sounding board for their ideas. In the last several months, he’s improved by leaps and bounds, both as a leader and a member. I feel that this is only the beginning for him and there’s no telling how far he’ll go.

Maxi, it’s been a pleasure serving with you. You’ve more than earned this promotion to Equite II. Congratulations!

Celevon Edraven Erinos
Former Quaestor, House Qel-Droma

Adept Celevon Werd'a, 2016-04-14 02:25:09 UTC

Though I’ve only worked with Maxi for a few months, I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the development of Styx and it’s BTL as he has developed. From it’s infancy as a new Battleteam Styx has been guided by and developed hand in hand by it’s BTL and his chosen advisers. He has managed different personalities within his Battleteam and House and produced for us a new concept to live on in House Qel-Droma.

Everyone above has spoken to the specifics of his activity, his time in position and role he has played. Many of them having worked far closer and longer with Maxi than I have. One way or another I still wanted to lend my voice to saying thank you for everything you have done and continue to do.

Uji Tamike
Shadow Scion of Arcona

Fist Uji Tameike, 2016-04-14 02:25:24 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Lucifer Romanov . Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which include:

• Pass 2 Shadow Academy courses, excluding Dark Brotherhood Basics, Test Of Lore, Trial Of Identity, Advancement Survey, and excluding courses from the Novitiate Hall department
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Novitiate Hall) department(s)

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

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Adept Dacien Victae di Plagia
Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-04-14 03:20:45 UTC

Ophelia Delacroix,

Now that is a name that when I hear it, a smile comes to my face. Since first joining House Marka Ragnos as a member, Ophelia has been an active participant and has been a very valuable asset to the Clan. When I became a Quaestor for the House, I saw great potential for Ophelia and took him as my Aedile. Since becoming Aedile, he has been a wonderful partner in planning and coordinating events within our House.

One of the major plans was to create a small competition where our members could relax and participate without feeling pressured. I didn’t have to ask twice before Ophelia had already come up with several ideas along with adding in the feedback I had gathered from my members. All I had to do was just enter the information and soon we had the Rest and Relaxation House Marka Ragnos Style up and running.

Even before he became an Aedile, he was always eager to help get things done. Before Sanguinius had left to become proconsul, he had asked Ophelia if he could write up some wiki articles for the background to some NPC characters for our Retribution ship. He came up with ten NPC characters and had written over 16,000 words of fiction. That impressed me very highly. Along with writing, He has already written 7,214 words of fiction

He is a team team player who works alongside others. In the Clan event: Firestorm, He participated in every single one of the activities. During The World is Not Enough Run on for Firestorm, he was one of the main team players that helped his other teammates to continue to write.

Because of his willingness to help get things done, participate and come up with ideas, he has earned a Steel Cross, Two Anteian Crosses, three Crescents with Amethyst Star, Five Crescents with Sapphire Star, Five Crescents with Emerald Star, tow Crescents with Topaz Star, eight Pendants of Blood, Thirty-Five Clusters of Fire, Twenty-Nine Clusters of Ice, and a whopping one hundred and ninety five clusters of earth!

In addition to this, he has also earned a scroll of the Master and two legions of the Scholar. His studies in the Shadow Academy also include twenty SA academy courses completed and seven degrees gained.

He has also organized and completed ten competitions on his own, co-organized three competitions, and participated in a total of sixty one competitions overall.

Some of his positions have also been Battleteam Sergeant for four months, Battleteam Leader for six months, and an Aedile for about a month now.

As for the non-quantifiable things he has done, I have found him to be an active presence on telegram that always has information about games from time to time or just can help bring a smile to your face. He is a delightful member that I can rely on to get things done in a pinch, as well as trust that he will help to make our Clan and House a fun place to be in.

For your dedication, hard work, and willingness to work alongside House Marka Ragnos and Clan Naga Sadow, I am pleased to promote and welcome Ophelia Delacroix to Raider. Congratulations on this well deserved promotion!

Quaestor of Marka Ragnos

Tasha'Vel Versea, 2016-04-13 16:01:06 UTC

Ophelia is a gigantic pain in my arse...

He comes over here from Plagueis, comes up to me and goes...I'm bored, give me some work. I'm sat here thinking, the nerve of that guy! Of course, I'm a devious git, so I decided to give him a huge project. I demanded that he create 10+ NPCs for the House, give them a full background and I wanted a quick turn around. I then sit there with a smug grin on my face thinking that'll keep him busy for a bit.

Imagine the look on my face when 48 hours later, Ophelia comes to me and says that he's written 18,000+ words and created 10 NPCs with a full background, each with 1,500 words+. I'm sat there thinking...holy crap, this guy is legit.

Ophelia has been a welcome addition to Marka Ragnos and Naga Sadow. He has completed all tasks I give him, those as a member under my Quaestorship and now those as a summiteer as I act as Proconsul.

Opie/DD/Tarry/Dee Dee/Gigantic Pain... they all work as names for him. I was pleased when Tasha decided to take him on as Aedile, it meant that she could continue to make him suffer and do even more work.

Added to this, despite recently becoming a father, in the past couple of days in fact!!! Ophelia has continued to have a fantastic presence within the Clan methods of communication, encouraging members to compete in the fun and friendly House event that is being run and working with Tasha on future projects.

For all of his work since his last promotion, covered by Tasha, Ophelia is more than deserving of the rank of Equite Two. He has become a producer, rather than a consumer. I hope to see him continue along that path with the chance that he has been given and also continue to be a gigantic pain in the arse for me, as it means that he's making me do even more work!

Congratulations, you old fart. <3

Proconsul of Naga Sadow

Professor Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar, 2016-04-11 22:25:01 UTC

Ophie came around from Plagueis, I didn't know him. I don't think anyone knew him here, aside from maybe Sang or Cethgus. This great unknown suddenly starts spouting nonsense in chat, doing all these activities, pestering me for a student. I was like "Whoa, calm down man."

Now, a few months later, he stands as one of us. An Aedile, an energetic person who not only posses a drive far beyond most members, but genuinely wants to improve the experience for others. There is barely a task to which he has not lent a hand and not an idea in which he has had something valuable to contribute.

He has performed exceptionally well during our most recent event, and has taken a character that he thought he'd love, but didn't, far beyond what we expected to see. Now that he's back with the character he came to us with, I expect to see great things both in- and out of character.

I'm proud to help elevate this new addition in Naga Sadow, to the second of the Equite ranks. Congratulations Ophie!

Marcus Kiriyu, 2016-04-13 06:49:27 UTC