Nero. Back when you joined Taldryan, I had lots of concerns about you. Fast forward 6 months, and I now consider you to be one of the shining faces of Taldryan's future.

In those 6 months you've consistently impressed me with your ability to adapt, to change, to make the best of situations, and more importantly your ability to cope with the myriad of personalities you meet in the DB.

You represent something for Taldryan that truly gives me hope for the future, and I want to thank you for that. You're learning those core Taldryan values of putting the Unit's need ahead of your own wants and desires, and learning to be able to bite the bullet and finish tasks you don't necessarily find fun.

To me, that's being Taldryan. So, without further adieu, I would like to bestow upon you the rank of Dark Jedi Knight.

Rise, Nero Inferni: Knight of Taldryan.

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2013-08-18 14:08:38 UTC

Well what can I say about Nero? His career in the DB so far has had some ups and downs with the ups outweighing the downs. He is communicative in both IRC and e-mail, speaking his mind free without a second thought. In terms of activities I can say that as of late Nero has started to really impress me, he freely decided to base his House Summit on leadership work. He has written a House Report for me as well as evaluating the performance of various other members of Taldryan on the most recent Crusade events and come up with the respective recommendations for the rewards. All this he fulfilled to my fullest expectations. Furthermore Nero has worked closely with his Master OT Talon Drear to fulfill the rest of his promotion requirements.

So far Nero has participated in a total of 16 competition events while hosting one competition of his own and judging another one for his Master. He has placed in the top3 five times and has been awarded one Anteian Cross for his dedication to Taldryan during the First Phase of the Dark Crusade.

Whatever task it is we suggested at you Nero, you have fulfilled it, no matter if it was your Summit Task or passing every Exam in the SA Journeymen Hall to gain the Dark Pundit – Essentials Degree, or most recently your MAA task where you have been required to write at least 750 words on the History of the Guardian Order, to bypass the remaining two weeks of your ‘Time in rank’ requirement. This trait is something I am always looking for when it comes to the question if one is ready to become a Knight of Taldryan and you Sir have proven yourself worth without question.

Well done Nero Inferni, Knight of Taldryan!

~Obelisk Prelate Rian Aslar Quaestor of House Taldryan

Rian Taldrya, 2013-08-17 20:23:36 UTC

Nero is a superb example of what it means to embrace the spirit of Taldryan. His constant chat over email is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, and even when asked to do something he dislikes, he gets on and does it to the utmost of his ability, with little more than a sarcastic comment. Nero has been instrumental in helping Taldryan through the Crusades so far, his activity levels have outshone even many of Taldryan's veterans, and his enthusiasm has known no bounds. Nero is the first Jedi Hunter in my memory to ask for an MAA appointed task to complete his promotion requirements, preferring to get things completed for his promotion rather than sit back and coast the last few weeks of his 'time in rank' requirement. That act on it's own epitomises his attitude to his career in the Dark Brotherhood, and it is with great pleasure that I recommend him for elevation to Dark Jedi Knight.

KE Nyssa "Bubbles" Taldrya Rollmaster of Taldryan

Nyssa "Bubbles" Taldrya, 2013-08-18 09:21:13 UTC

Looking back on Nero's progress in his journeyman period has filled me with pride.To be perfectly honest, being his mentor has been a cakewalk as of late. While he needed the occasional prodding in the early stages of his apprenticeship, he is now constantly seeking out and expanding his boundaries and has started to develop his skills in other areas than general activity, helping out the summit with various leadership tasks and surprising me with various great ideas to further not only his house, but the Brotherhood in general.

Nero has successfully passed all the requirements for his advancement to full knighthood with flying colours. He has participated in a total of 16 competitions during the crusades and independence games, placing in 5 of them with full awards and garnering 70 CoF's in the process. For his exemplary efforts during this period he has been awarded the Anteian Cross. Taking the initiative he has also hosted 2 competitions of his own and helped out the house summit by writing up a house report and assisting in the evaluation of his fellow house members and their performance in the crusades. Showing an ever increasing will to learn and rise up as a future leader he has passed a Leadership Studies SA course and attained his first two SA degrees. He has also been a valuable asset to the MAA in fleshing out the history of the DB.

It has been a genuine honour to serve as his mentor so far and I look forward to what he brings to the table further on in his career. For his outstanding performance and growing leadership potential I strongly recommend Nero Inferni be elevated to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight.

Talon Drear, 2013-08-18 10:33:42 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Crysall. I have heard reports from House Marka Ragnos that you have managed to:

• Any other activity that warrants APP to NOV promotion

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-17 20:10:13 UTC

Crysall, you have successfully passed the Test of Lore and earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Marka Ragnos, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-17 14:43:35 UTC

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

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-17 05:41:53 UTC

Zenon, 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:

• Start working on Character History on the Wiki
• Pass Acc Basics Shadow Academy course
• Logon to the DJB Ventrilo server
• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Journeyman Hall) department(s) (currently 9/8: Essentials 1: History, Essentials 2: Departments, Essentials 3: Paths & Orders, Essentials 4: Ranks, Essentials 5: Organization, Essentials 6: Medals, Vendetta 1: Foundation, Vendetta 2: Submission, Vendetta 3: Fiction and Graphics Tips)

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

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Protector,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-17 02:21:50 UTC

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

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-16 13:44:21 UTC

Very rarely anymore do I find someone in the Dark Brotherhood who possesses what I like to think of as the spirit of Old Taldryan. Taldryan of old was an irreverent place that had no care for authority for authorities sake, and was insanely active for two reasons: to help each other out, and to prove how awesome Taldryan was. To me, Rathus is the embodiment of these two things. He possesses a caustic wit, that makes me equally cringe, and laugh myself silly at varying moments, and chooses to not take anything too seriously. His performance in the Dark Crusades has been admirable, at a guess I would venture he's in the top 20% of overall performers in the DB for the crusades thus far, and he's done all that without being all that interested in anything except helping Taldryan succeed. That to me is dedication.

That to me is a sign that Rathus is a true Knight of Taldryan. Congrats Rathus.

Aedile of Taldryan

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2013-08-16 04:02:20 UTC

I've known Rathus for years, and the entire time, he has been virtually impossible to motivate to do just about anything... which is precisely why what he's done in Taldryan has been so special. Rathus has embraced the House like few in recent memory have; everything he does, he does for his unit. Rathus isn't interested in personal glory or medals, and instead spends most of his active time during the Crusades, doing his damnedest to represent Tal. He has participated in 18 events since the very beginning. He's dedicated to his House above all else. Furthermore, he has also taking his time to fulfill various other requirements of promotion, including Shadow Academy coursework, gaming outside of the Crusade, getting characters in TOR to max level, and even running his own competition. I've never seen Rathus so motivated, nor so eager to help others.

So congratulations on Dark Jedi Knight, you creepy lover of space harpies; you deserve it!

Telaris "Mav" Cantor Dark Prophet & Master of Rathus

Telaris "Mav" Cantor, 2013-08-16 03:04:32 UTC

Before I stepped up to the position of Rollmaster, I have to admit I didn't know Rathus all that well - given I don't get on IRC much, our contact had unfortunately been minimal. In the last few months, however, all of that has changed. Rathus truly is the epitome of activity, there is barely a competition that goes by without seeing his name on the entry list. He manages to attain incredible levels of achievement, with very little fuss or theatrics. Rathus is one of those people you long to have in the House, someone who will, without fail, get the job done and achieve all he can, without the need for constant reminding. I have little doubt that what we've seen so far is only the beginning. Congratulations Rathus, on completing all your requirements for promotion, and for achieving the rank of Dark Jedi Knight!

KE Nyssa "Bubbles" Taldrya

Rollmaster of Taldryan

Nyssa "Bubbles" Taldrya, 2013-08-16 03:14:14 UTC

Since Rathus has joined the DB and Taldryan he has never ceased to impress me, everything he does, he does with the fullest of his heart and for the best of his House, may it be his constant presence on Taldryans IRC Channel, his steadfast manner with which he fulfills the tasks he was given or his level of participation during and in between the Dark Crusade for which he has been rewarded an Anteian Cross. During his time in Taldryan Rathus has participated in almost if not every available competition or event, while hosting one competition of his own for his House, not to mention his activities in Star Wars: The old Republic, where he has leveled at least two characters to the maximum level and snagged himself a total amount of 53 Clusters of Fire. In this context I especially would like to point out his work for the “Create an Aspect” competition where he placed first and has been rightfully rewarded a Crescent with Diamond Star for. Even working through numerous Shadow Academy exams to receive a SA-Degree or writing ten pages of character fiction is nothing Rathus shirks from.

Now the time has come to reward Rathus with what he truly deserve, his promotion to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight, well done Rathus and congratz on your promotion!

~OP Rian Aslar

Quaestor of House Taldryan

Rian Taldrya, 2013-08-16 03:14:46 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Corellu. I have heard reports from your summit that you have managed to:

• Have been awarded 1 Cluster of Fire (currently 4/1)

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-16 00:02:15 UTC

Rrogon Skar, 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:

• Start working on Character History on the Wiki
• Have been awarded 3 Clusters of Fire (currently 60/3)
• Logon to the DJB Ventrilo server
• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel

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

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Protector,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-15 01:07:16 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Firrin Gra. I have heard reports from House Odan-Urr 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,

CCH Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-08-14 06:03:26 UTC