Suur, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Odan-Urr, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-20 09:08:46 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Wayne Black. I have heard reports from Clan Arcona that you have managed to:

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

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-20 02:11:55 UTC

Wayne Black, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Arcona, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-20 01:54:55 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Marnak. I have heard reports from Clan Scholae Palatinae 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-19 18:26:01 UTC

Marnak, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Scholae Palatinae, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-19 18:04:23 UTC

From Dralin: It's not every day that someone achieves a personal milestone that makes everyone stand up and take notice, but today Qormus has done just that.

From his merit medal all the way back for his accomplishments as a Guardian, his stellar competition participation thus far (fifteen of the eight required by a Jedi Hunter), to the competition he ran with the help of his master Dacien, Qormus showed himself to be an impressive Journeyman and a credit to the Clan. After spending some time at the rank of Jedi Hunter, however, there was some time spent wondering "Where do I go next? What will get me to where I want to be?" Thankfully, he responded to my initial email from when I took over as Rollmaster, and as soon as I pointed him in the right direction, off he went. He passed not just two but three leadership exams (with top scores, I might add), has achieved the Shadow Academy rank of IV with his fantastic output of tests in general, has personally submitted to me a great 3,000 word character development fiction that made me want to learn more about his character, has snagged seven Pendents of Blood overall, and earned three Shadow Academy degrees. Mechanically, he has earned his spot, but his go-get-'em attitude and ability to fling himself about by his bootstraps tells me that he has long since been Dark Jedi Knight material.

Qormus, I am thrilled to personally recommend that the Master at Arms promotes you to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight, and here's to your future as among the ranks of Clan Plagueis's Equites.

From Dacien (BubbaX): Qormus rose rapidly through the ranks when he joined more than a year ago, but ran into trouble finding time to balance his real life obligations and the quest for Knighthood. Today, I am thrilled to see him finally complete that journey and take his first steps towards the rolls of the equites. Since resuming an active role in the Brotherhood, Qormus has been busy smashing demons in Diablo III and seeking out new project and leadership opportunities, hoping to make an impact on the Brotherhood as a whole. Congratulations, Qormus!

Dralin Fortea, 2015-03-19 15:18:31 UTC

Artorias,

Where do I start? You came into the clan guns blazing smashing SA courses and getting into all the things. And you just haven't stopped. He has already Earned a Merit award, shattered the requirements for CFs, participated in numerous competitions and is even hosting a whopper of one himself, has been elevated in GMRG to 3, and numerous other things. I could go on with stats all day... Apart from all the stat, Artorias, he is a very active contributor to his clan. Does what he can to help others without them even asking for it, he just jumps in and helps. He speaks up when he believes something isn't right and shares his knowledge with other members of out brotherhood.

Congrats & well done Art!!!!

Armags C'Hiesa, 2015-03-19 03:41:29 UTC

Artorias has been a fantastic journeyman in his short time in the DB. He's extremely active on IRC, joining in our conversations in #taldryan, and has been an active gamer and extremely successful competitor! Since his last promotion, he's earned 89 Clusters of Fire and 4 crescents (Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond)! He's also blown the hell past the list of suggested tasks, having completed 13 out of 9 - including competitions completed, Shadow Academy Leadership courses, and character fiction. He's done a hell of a job, and I look forward to his last promotion to Dark Jedi Knight! Congratulations on Jedi Hunter, Art, and keep going!!

Howlader Taldrya, 2015-03-19 03:35:24 UTC

Even though he has not been in House Dinaari long, Artorias has none the less become a valuable member of the team. He exemplifies the traits we look for in members of House Dinaari and this is the second time in as many promotions that Artorias has completed the necessary prerequisites well ahead of the time in grade requirement.

Since his last elevation he has earned 99 Clusters of Fire and 4 Cresents (2 for 1st Place, 1 for 2nd Place and 1 for 3rd Place). He has also been a regular on IRC and the clan / house mailing lists.

It's with great pleasure that I here by promote you to the rank of Jedi Hunter, well done and congratulations.

Rax Von-Klug, 2015-03-19 03:36:51 UTC

Why does Zoron deserve a promotion? Let me count the ways (and there are many). Roughly 6 months ago Zoron first joined the Equites, and since then he has continued to be rock-solid in all aspects of the club. Since that time he has competed in 63 competitions (including 8 in the GJW alone), earning himself 25 Crescents in the process. He has not been a slouch in the gaming front either, earning 332 Clusters of Fire in the time as well as a Pendant of Blood. He also hasn't been a slouch in the learning department, earning himself 4 more Dark Mavens. His activity has earned him 2 Steel Crosses as well.

However, it's not just about the straight-up activity with Zoron. His steady hand is also used in leadership, where he continues to be a solid member of the Taldryan summit. He has run 10 competitions during that time, many of them DB-wide, while also posting up 12 reports. He is a constant source of communication, always replaying quickly to e-mail as well as being available often on IRC. He has done everything asked of him as both BTL and Aedile, and we see only more good things with him as Quaestor.

Overall, Zoron is a member anyone would want in their Clan. He does it all and he does it well. He continues to live up to the potential we see in him, and we look forward to him continuing on in that upwards trajectory. I am more than happy to see him move on in rank, so congratulations Zoron!

Lord Halcyon, 2015-03-17 23:54:19 UTC

Zoron is one of those guys that immerses himself into the Brotherhood. His activity level is commendable. Not waiting to show up for just major events, Zoron puts out many competitions submissions each month. He also runs one of the most popular reoccurring non-gaming competitions in the DJB, everyone's favorite Speed Sporacle. On the gaming side he's been recruiting people to participate in the Tier 2 game Star Conflict. Though through all this activity it seems like he is always working on a SA course.

As a leader he really shines. His reports are reliable, informative, and not set to a set length but rather the length they need to be at that time. When a question comes up about Ektrosis his responses are quick on email or IRC and he makes sure the issue is solved as soon as possible.

I feel I'm being to vague on Zoron's merits so I'll leave you with an example. During the last GJW it became obvious that our run on was going to be disqualified due to a member have rl issues. Rather than everyone just posting to get submission points Zoron still ran editing suggestions prior to posts because the quality of the submissions was that important to him. This caused the rest of us to still try to put out a fun story. Its acts like that which make Zoron stand out above other members.

Raistline Taldrya Majere, 2015-03-16 22:05:42 UTC

Zoron's been a (returned) member of the Brotherhood for a little over a year now, and he's already got the temperment and drive of a leader far beyond his years. He has an uncanny ability to motivate people in his house as Quaestor - and that was true as Aedile as well, and I suspect that his skills will only improve as time goes on.

Zoron also looks beyond Taldryan, and here I'm not talking about his service to Sarin in magistrate positions - but rather, overall. He's the kind of guy that is willing (and just as important: able) to go up against senior leaders in the Brotherhood in pursuit of what is right and/or what should be done. Frankly, I think Zoron's qualities as a leader in this club are things that more people should have, and I hope others choose to follow his example in the future.

Congrats, Zoron!

Howlader Taldrya, 2015-03-17 13:55:54 UTC

I'm getting pretty sick of writing all these damned recommendations. Sadly, every time I think I'm out they pull me back in… and really, it would be impossible for me to sit back and sit this one out. At the end of the day, there are few people who I look at and recognize as a natural talent in the DB. I see people who are great gamers, or great writers, or good artists come and go every day. We're a club filled with spectacular people after all. But in order to be great in the DB… you need to have something else. It's a sense of awareness, or attention to detail, or something, I don't even know how to quantify it, but I know it when I see it.

Zoron has it in spades. Since he came into Taldryan I have been thanking my lucky stars that he was assigned to us, and have been largely sitting back and observing the man's rise from Journeymen into the Equites, and now House Leadership. Zoron has it, and does it all. He contributes to the DB by creating competitions for everyone, by helping Sarin as Voice/Deputy/Grand Master do whatever needs to be done, and by being a leader for his members, and all members of Taldryan.

Ultimately, I always just strive to compare to my own (rather vast) amounts of experience when evaluating members of Taldryan for promotion to any of the Equite ranks. I always tend to have an instinct when a member is, or isn't ready for their promotion. Zoron is. Hell he's probably already on par with what I expect out of someone much higher than him, but meh, for now, Sith Battlemaster will have to do.

Congrats Zoron!

Dark Prophet Keirdagh Taldryan Cantor

Consul of Clan Taldryan

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2015-03-17 23:14:29 UTC

My Student, Jabis Ravenhawk, continues to excel in the completion of his Jedi training. Standing beyond the twenty-one days required in rank, he has earned a merit medal as well as four Pendants of Blood, displaying his ability to compete and contribute at a higher level. He has also visited our Clan Channel on IRC, making his presence known there to his Summit, and has participated in five Brotherhood competitions as well. In addition, he has not only completed a Shadow Academy course from the Department of Leadership Studies, but has also risen to the third rank of the Shadow Academy Society. Finally, he has completed one thousand words of fiction that has been reviewed and approved of by both myself - his Master - and his Summit.

Jabis is deserving of no less than a promotion to Padawan. Congratulations, Ravenhawk - I look forward to your impending Knighthood with great zeal. - CCL Liam Torun

General Daniel Stephens, 2015-03-18 04:57:16 UTC

Jabis has been a powerhouse of activity in the past week, bulldozing through his promotion requirements. He has also been working with his Master, Liam Torun, to develop his character history.

Liams recc accurately represents everything Jabis has done. I just wanted to say congrats and thank you to one of House Hoth's rising stars! Keep up the good work Jabis.

General Daniel Stephens, 2015-03-18 04:56:59 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, guoweishunyuan. I have heard reports from Clan Tarentum 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,

DA Dacien Victae di Plagia Headmaster

Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-03-17 18:22:51 UTC