The older Sith watched his apprentice's victim slump to the ground in front of him. Zednich had completed his trials and constructed his own lightsaber. The young Plagueian showed no remorse when Valhavoc had ordered him to slay the captive, never wavering from his goal. His anger had tempered him into a fine instrument of warfare, rage increased his strength and prowess beyond the capabilities of a normal human.

"Very good my apprentice. There is hope for you yet," the Correlian commented.

As Zednich powered down his lightsaber Val approached him, no doubt the Journeyman though the captive was his final trial. They always did. Stopping a few paces from his apprentice the Fist looked him over a final time.

"You fight with rage Zednich, but that is not the only emotion in our arsenal. Tell me, have you mastered your fear? Can you bend it to your will or when pressed will you succumb to it?"

Horrifying memories and thoughts assaulted Zednich's mind. His platoon screamed for his help while he lay unconscious on Athiss as a deranged Jedi stalked among them killing each one. Suddenly he was watching as the mine his father worked in on Garnib collapsed, crushing his father's body, eyes blankly staring into the void. His trial on Iridoniato ended with another student retrieving the relic and him failing to prove himself at the Shadow Academy.

The Jedi Hunter dropped to a knee, grasping at his head, "No... that's... that's... not what happened. The relic... was mine..."

"What if you had failed then Zednich? What if next time... you make a mistake..."

A vision entered his mind of his mother's farm on Taanab, a group of Jedi and Soldiers had tracked him there. A fight ensued, Zednich mercilessly slayed them all... only to find his mother was killed during the battle. The former Lieutenant roared with rage, and ignited his lightsaber. His Master followed suit, and continued the mental assault as their duel began.

Sabers clashed and furniture turned into projectiles as the two clamored across the richly decorated office. Valhavoc's cruel smile constantly taunting him, just as the implanted memories and visions chipped away at the Jedi Hunter's psyche. Slowly Zednich was learning to turn his fear into a weapon, to twist it to strengthen his own attacks.

The pair locked blades, faces inches apart. The journeyman was entirely focused on his opponent. Suddenly his master leapt back from him. Zednich's moment of surprise gave way to the realization that the Fist's desk had just been thrown into him, pinning the human to the opposite wall. Zednich's lightsaber leapt from the floor to Valhavoc's hand as he approached the younger man. Unsure if the test was over Zed pushed the desk off of him and stood ready to engage his Master yet again, unarmed.

Valhavoc stopped an arms reach from the man and spoke a single word, "Kneel."

Zednich complied, bowing his head to the floor of the decimated office.

"Now rise, as a Dark Jedi Knight," Zednich lifted his head to find Valhavoc's gloved hand, with the lightsaber Zed had carefully constructed resting in his palm. As the Knight grasped his weapon the realization of this new larger world he had entered began to sink in and he smiled.

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Zed has torn through the final requirements for his promotion like a hurricane. Since he joined just over six weeks ago he's jump right into the DJB and never looked back. He has already earned two merit awards, six Crescents, and one Gold Nova (for his first fiction, written within days of joining) after participating in a staggering seventeen total competitions. Zed continued to show he was not content to merely participate in events, but wanted to organize and create opportunities for other members to participate as well. He set up "The Battle of the Bakers" (creating the most realistic Star Wars Christmas Cookie) and "Darth Poe" (comedy focused poetry about the Force) events for members to participate in.

Zed has made the Shadow Academy his second home completing a total of 43 courses, including both Leadership Courses, and earning four Dark Maven Degrees. At Rank 4 in the Shadow Academy Society he shows no sign of slowing down. Currently he's one course away from earning a Dark Savant in Writing and Philosophy as well!

Zed has expanded on his character background by completing his character's Wiki Article and gaining approval of a Wiki Staff member for it. This did not sate his desire to dive further into character fiction however, writing a 3,000 word fiction which was approved by his Summit and myself, and earning a Dark Side Scroll for contributing a ACC venue in the Voice competition which completed earlier today. Zed has his character sheet completed (until he gets this promotion!) and ready to begin taking the battle to the other writers of the Brotherhood in the ACC as soon as the Open Beta launches.

Congratulations Zednich Wolfram, on your promotion to the final step in your Journeyman career! You've earned yourself your own Lightsaber on your Dossier, and access to some pretty sweet new Robes. Continue on the path you've begun, maintain activity within your House and the Brotherhood, and keep a positive attitude. These will be the keys to entering the ranks of the Equites, and become a full member of the Sith Order. Well done!

-Valhavoc, Fist of the Brotherhood

Valhavoc Ad Vizsla, 2014-01-06 01:48:03 UTC

When I first joined the club I didn’t know who Zednich Wolfram really was. After battling in a crusade and writing more fiction stories I have found Zed has evolved and would be better served following the Sith Order. Personal perfection and mastering endless forms of warfare is not his true goal. Zed has his black heart set on revenge. That revenge will be achieved from obtaining limitless power and crushing the Jedi Order that betrayed him along with the Republic that cast him out. For those reasons Zednich Wolfram requests a transfer to the Sith Order.

Zed, 2014-01-03 03:49:26 UTC

The newly promoted Jedi Hunter stood rigidly at attention before his Quaestor, years of training with the military still echoed in the back of his mind at times like this. Montresor read over the datapad as he paced in front of the Journeyman.

“A star pupil at the Shadow Academy, I see the Headmaster rewarded your efforts there as well,” he glanced up to look Zednich in the eye for a moment. “A few awards from others, you’ve made a fast name for yourself here. Still, you missed the majority of the Crusade. How will you hold up the next time Plagueis goes to war, I wonder?”

It was a fact that was always in the back of Zed’s mind. He was surrounded by battle hardened fighters. They had waged a war across multiple worlds, taking on other highly trained Force Users as they laid claim to their spoils. Even with the hint of doubt nagging at the back of his mind, he wouldn’t let his demeanor crack.

“I’ve seen a fair share of war in the Defense Force, sir. I’m sure I can handle it,” the Obelisk replied stoically.

The Battlemaster suppressed a chuckle, “Oh I’m sure you have. What you’ve seen in the past, what you think you know… is about to be shattered. You’re about to take your final step down the path to become a Dark Jedi Knight and your Master has seen fit to have you achieve that goal on your own. Away from the Anchorage and away from your House. Valhavoc has sent a shuttle to take you to the Spike on Antei. When we meet again, you’ll be a Dark Jedi Knight.”

“Sir, I can be ready to depart in less than 10 minutes.”*

*The Quaestor set his datapad on his desk as he nodded at the former Soldier, “Zednich, don’t fail Plagueis... dismissed.”

...

After landing at the Spike Zed was quickly escorted through a labyrinth of hallways and sublevels of the structure by two individuals in red Royal Guard armor. Finally his two escorts came to a halt in front of a set of airlock doors. One nodded towards the doors and then looked at the Jedi Hunter, neither had spoken a word during their descent into the Spike.

As Zed stepped through the airlock into the Fist’s office they snapped shut abruptly behind him. Across the room from him Valhavoc gently laid a lightsaber on the table and turned to address the new arrival.

“Welcome apprentice. Here you will complete your trials… or die trying.”

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Zed has been hard at work completing his tasks for Jedi Hunter. His participation in the Shadow Academy has been exemplary, earning Rank 4 and completing a total of 39 courses. In the process of this he earned two Dark Pundit Degrees and three Dark Maven degrees! For these achievements the Headmaster awarded him an Anteian Cross. He’s been active on IRC with his House, and been in #DBGaming participating in several Pazaak Matches, both during and after the Crusade.

Zed has participated in a total of ten competitions, placing in three. Including earning a Gold Nova in his first ever Fiction Event, an Event he participated in within days of joining the club. Not content to merely participate in competitions Zed created a competition for all members of the Brotherhood to take part in, with “The Battle of the Bakers” to see who could design the most awesome Star Wars themed holiday cookie.

Zednich has met all requirements to earn his promotion to Jedi Hunter and I am sure he will join the ranks of the Dark Jedi Knights in short order. Congratulations Jedi Hunter!

-Valhavoc, Fist of the Brotherhood

Valhavoc Ad Vizsla, 2013-12-30 06:14:40 UTC

Zednich Wolfram has completed the necessary requirements for promotion to the rank of Guardian. These accomplishments include:

• Be a member of the order of the obelisk
• Pass Obelisk Core Shadow Academy course
• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Pass 12 Shadow Academy courses except (Dark Brotherhood Basics, Test Of Lore, Advancement Survey) except from the (Journeyman Hall) department(s) (currently 24/12: Crusadeology (106), Debate I: Argumentation, Obelisk Core, Debate II: Refutation, Leadership Fundamentals, Leadership Studies, Lightsaber Studies, Combat Tactics I, Chamber of Justice II, Chamber of Justice I, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Advanced Lightsaber Studies, GMRG History, Writing Studies, Runon Studies, Mandalorian Studies, Grammar Studies, Poetry Studies, ACC Basics, Old Republic History, Pre-Republic History, History of the Sith Empire I, History of the Sith Empire II, History of the Sith Empire III)
• Pass 24 Shadow Academy courses except (Dark Brotherhood Basics, Test Of Lore, Advancement Survey) except from the (Journeyman Hall) department(s) (currently 24/24: Crusadeology (106), Debate I: Argumentation, Obelisk Core, Debate II: Refutation, Leadership Fundamentals, Leadership Studies, Lightsaber Studies, Combat Tactics I, Chamber of Justice II, Chamber of Justice I, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Advanced Lightsaber Studies, GMRG History, Writing Studies, Runon Studies, Mandalorian Studies, Grammar Studies, Poetry Studies, ACC Basics, Old Republic History, Pre-Republic History, History of the Sith Empire I, History of the Sith Empire II, History of the Sith Empire III)
• Participate in 3 competitions (currently 5/3: Fiction Event, Ziost - Gaming Event, Crusadeology, Advertising Campaign, Star Wars Angry Birds II:  Thanksgiving Edition (Eat Pork Not Turkey!)  )
• Participate in 5 competitions (currently 5/5: Fiction Event, Ziost - Gaming Event, Crusadeology, Advertising Campaign, Star Wars Angry Birds II:  Thanksgiving Edition (Eat Pork Not Turkey!)  )
• Have an approved character sheet on record
• Reach SA Society rank 2
• Have been awarded 1 merit award (currently 1/1)

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