Dark Greetings,

The busy school season has hit us all. I'm very aware of it and I will send my final draft of a paper away today. Activity has hit a definite lull, which has all the summit slightly cranky. The only official AWOLs are run by the MAA office, but I'd like everyone to send me a quick "hello" to my address only to avoid inbox flooding: <SaitouDB @ gmail.com>. Let me know what you're up to--even if you are simply super busy with friends, family, work, whatever. Also, please give me any feedback or suggestions.

Discussions are underway for a change to the Battleteam system due to the lack of activity on that level. One possibility is that Zurhidon will close and merge with Black Phoenix. Another possibility is to close both. Nothing is certain as of now, but voice your opinions sooner rather than later.

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Competitions:

I want to highlight competitions that offer high level crescents. First and second level are for the taking, courtesy of the Voice.

"All in Good Time" (1st Level) -- http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5041 -- Two pages or more about your character's ambitions. Very open-ended.

"Something is coming..." (2nd Level) -- http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5039 -- Rewrite your favorite monster movie, but set it on Coruscant. I'm especially excited to see any submissions to this event and promise to proofread any drafts.

"The End" (1st Level) -- http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5040 -- The Dark Brotherhood has died. Write your visions of how it will come to pass.

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Activity Tracking: (Past two weeks)

Xylean -- Awarded Crescent w/ Emerald -- Promoted to ACO

Syrna -- Awarded Crescent w/ Amethyst -- Awarded Crescent w/ Topaz -- Awarded Crescent w/ Emerald

Severon -- Awarded Crescent w/ Sapphire

Altheseus -- Awarded Crescent w/ Sapphire

Giovanni -- Awarded LSS x2

Sato -- Awarded LSS

Frosty -- Awarded CF

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My countdown to Sweden has started. I have eight weeks. Be sure you get me to do what you want as QUA before that time comes. Future leaders take note. ;)

-- KPN Saitou Tarentae (Krath)/QUA/House Reinthaler of Tarentum