"Again."

Fet'ai'narun stood in the doorway of the small training space. To see her dressed in formal robes was rarity but the Chiss wore them today as she watched her apprentice with quiet scrutiny.

"K'imsi." The Chiss spoke the command sharply in Cheunh, breaking the silence, slipping into her circle of awareness and pacing its edge. and interrupting the order of the Kata.

Fire was Atyiru's least favorite of the Elemental Kata. It represented what was quick, striking and meant to cause maximum damage. These were not the ways of the young Miraluka but she understood the need for it and executed the moves without issue.

"Csar."

<i>Earth.</i> Slowing, Atyiru changed her footing. Her moves were stronger, footing more solid. The Kata did did not flow as well this way but at no point in her teachings has the Chiss promised ease of process.

"Ch'avz." Fet'ai'narun spoke the word for water as if calling the name of an old friend. This allowed her Apprentice an odd number of steps before the next change.

"Ch'aasohn." Etain's voice was smooth as she suddenly dropped to sweep the legs from beneath her Apprentice.

The move was lightly evaded as Atyiru moved with the grace of a summer breeze. <i>Air.</i>

"Again." The Chiss began to stalk the Miraluka in a circle once more, calling the names of the elements in the most difficult orders. She called Fire the most.

It was hard for Etain to do this sort of thing. She knew the Miraluka had a type of unique sight but she always feared something would not carry over correctly in her lessons. Still, she shook it off. This moment would be a turning point in the girl's life and there wasn't time to waste with personal anxieties. Being Master to this girl had taught her many things and she was certain Atyiru was ready. The Miraluka had absorbed everything anyone had thrown at her and excelled at an alarming pace.

Even for her excellence though, Etain could tell the girl was tiring. They had drilled long and hard today with Atyiru performing wonderfully and Fet'ai'narun could not muster the will for further scrutiny.

"Enough." Etain's voice was hard with a sense of finality, stopping Atyiru in a position that left her facing away from her Master.

Without another word, the Chiss tossed her Apprentice the saber they had constructed. Atyiru caught it with ease and turned to face her Master, a smile spreading across her face. The Chiss gave a low, formal bow and as she straightened, brought her own saber from within her robes. The sound of ignition seemed to electrify the air as the violet blade illuminated the small space.

"Congratulations, Atyiru Araave." The Chiss smiled knowingly. Though blind to conventional sight, Atyiru felt that smile radiate through her bones. It was a challenge, an invitation, followed with her closing statement--

<i> "Welcome to Knighthood."</i>

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I am delighted to announce that Atyiru Araave is ready for promotion to the prized rank of Dark Jedi Knight. She has been an excellent example for any journeyman to follow since joining only a few months ago.

Firstly, she has completed a quality Wiki article, which was her own character’s page. She further proved her ability with character development by writing a ten page character fiction

Atyiru has also demonstrated a readiness for leadership, by passing both leadership exams, but also by organising the Independence Games event ‘Strippers are People too’. In addition to running a competition, she has also been incredibly active, by taking part in an excellent eleven competitions, these being: Six for Ten, Call your Banners, As the light fades from your eyes, A Dark Jedi on Earth, Driving the Brotherhood, The Courage to Change, Death Star,Tractor Beam, X-Wing, Rhelg: Advanced Recon, Rhelg: Training Encryption, Rhelg: My Enemy, My Friend and Rhelg: The Betrayers Headstone Run-On. She has also completed 4 ‘The Old Republic’ warzones. During these competitions, Atyiru was able to obtain a Crescent with a Ruby Star.

Atyiru has also been awarded a Steel Cross for her excellent activity levels.

Finally, Atyiru complete both an MAA task, which was to write a 7-page fiction, as well as her summit task, which was to use ‘The Old Republic’ to create new non-player characters for Proconsul Marick as part of the Antei Contract Bureau. Thanks to Atyiru’s work, the Antei Contract Bureau now has an extensive NPC database.

Congratulations, Abbey. You have proven to be one of Clan Arcona’s finest students.

Andrelious J. Inahj Clan Rollmaster, Arcona

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Words are not fit for the of having Atyiru amongst our ranks.

In the short time that she has been with the Brotherhood, she has been nothing short of a beacon of excellence. I see great things in her future.

It has been a true gift to be her mentor and I am honored to see this promotion through.

DJK Fet'ai'narun #3325

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I am honoured to be recommending Atyiru Araave for her promotion to the final rank of Dark Jedi Knight. She has been a beacon of activity inside of Clan Arcona and House Galeres. Continuing to keep up her amazing level of activity inside of the club.

Though most people would have talked about her achievements I am going to take the time to speak about the kind of person Atyiru is inside of the club. She is a happy and chatty part of the Arcona IRC channel, getting to know members of the clan and forming friendships. Though she continues to step up not just as a member driving past that boundary with ease offering assistance to multiple members of Arcona with proofing there wiki work, spending hours at a time checking it over and helping them develop it. If that wasn't enough she also continues to proof fictions and other writing work. Helping members is something Atyiru continues to pride herself in and I continue to see it regularly.

Though she continued to get involved, taking the position of second in command of Dark Forge, getting a chance to help bond and forge a team with its Battleteam Leader. She has recently stepped up here and taken to it in her stride, helping look over the wiki page, emailing the team informing them off constant things that are taking place and keeping them actively participating in events, from the Independent Games straight to the Dark Crusade release. Assisting the Battleteam Leader in anyway she can and making a mark in House Galeres helping continue to keep a consistent level of activity. Wanting no self reward, or no gain from helping others is a rare quality and one that I am glad to say Atyiru has.She is continues to inspire old and new members alike, including myself in that list.

Often when I am doing work will find that she is always there asking if there is anything she can do. To be honest she a stable and reliable pillar of help that if I need anything done I can go to and she will do the task set to her without issue or complaint. It is rare to find someone who is like this and I appreciate the help that she gives.

Today I am proud and privileged to see Abbey move up to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. She has been an outstanding member of this club, and though I do not always tell her so. She is a valuable and key member inside of House Galeres and Clan Arcona. Congratulations on your promotion to Dark Jedi Knight Abbey, its well deserved.

Cethgus Tiberius Entar Arconae Aedile of House Galeres

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Roses are red. Violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, And--squirrel!

It has been a pleasure watching Atyiru come into her own in the Brotherhood. She took us all by storm in her first combat action, and I know she will continue to kick butt and be a valuable part of Clan Arcona.

-Marick Arconae Proconsul, Clan Arcona

Legend Wally, 2013-05-18 17:42:47 UTC