Welcome, everyone, to my last Tarentum Quaestor report.

Yes, I know, it's very sudden. However, a lot of factors have contributed to the submitting of my resignation. In terms of DB-related factors, I plan to focus primarily on my work as Praetor to the Headmaster. I believe the Shadow Academy is where my energy is meant to be channeled and I don't want to let Taigikori down. I also am aware that I have been in Tarentum leadership positions consecutively for almost three years, and I am expected to pass the torch along to someone else with more energy and time to spend on the house.

In terms of real life factors, a lot of things have happened over the past week or so that have hindered my potential energy and mentality. Seeing as I am in my final semester of college, there is a lot of stress on me to pass my classes, continue writing, and still be able to spend time with family and friends. In the past several days, this stress has culminated in a lack of sleep, fatigue, and anxiety, and I feel that cutting my DB load is the first step in getting me back on my feet and focused on my top priorities.

So following this report, I will be passing the Quaestorship to Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae, who will then start his third tenure of leadership over Tarentum with Dralin Fortea as Aedile. I want to thank each and every one of you who inspired me and made my work as Consul and Quaestor of Tarentum fun as well as challenging. We have been through some trying times, and I want to make the best decisions for Tarentum. This is one such decision, and I know I will always have a safe haven in this house as one of the Tarentae.

As part of my exit, I will be listing the overall results of the tri-house feud with Taldryan and Naga Sadow. I would like to personally thank Shaz'air Taldrya and Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow for making this feud fun to organize and run.

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Week 1:

TAL vs TAR - GFX: Winner: TAL

1st: Anubis Annedu (TAL) - Amethyst 2nd: Alexander Anderson (TAL) - Sapphire 3rd: Benevolent Taldrya Whiner (TAL) - Emerald

NS vs TAL - Poetry: Winner: TAL

1st: Alexander Anderson (TAL) - Amethyst 2nd: Benevolent Taldrya Whiner (TAL) - Sapphire 3rd: Macron Goura Sadow (NS) - Emerald

NS vs TAR - Fiction: Winner: NS

1st: Manji Keibatsu Sadow (NS) - Amethyst 2nd: Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae (TAR) - Sapphire 3rd: Darth Vexatus (NS) - Emerald

Week 2:

KAP Alexander Anderson vs. SWL Ma'ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir (Ma'ar wins, TAR) - CoI OT Dralin Fortea vs. Anubis Annedu (Dralin Wins, TAL) - CoI

NS vs TAL - Gaming: Winner: TAL

Ben (TAL) 3-0 CoF (?) Dragoon (NS) 0-3 CoF (?)

NS vs TAR - Run-On Winner: TAR

1st: Bloodfyre and Macron's RO topped off the other two, with Bloodfyre taking the win for his Run-On. Winner: Bloodfyre - Tarentum - Amethyst http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6229

2nd: Dirk and Zero's RO came second best, with Dirk's with Dirks writing taking the win over his Run-On, and taking the win for his House. Winner: Dirk - Naga Sadow - Sapphire http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6227

3rd: Teu and Dralins RO was third and last placed in the ROs, with Dralin coming up as the top writer in this Run-On. Winner: Dralin - Tarentum - Emerald http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6224

Week 3:

TAR vs TAL - Poetry: Winner: TAL

1st: Bubbles Taldrya (TAL) - Amethyst 2nd: Syrna Valikss (TAR) - Sapphire 3rd: ShadowHawk (TAL) - Emerald

NS vs TAL - Fiction: Winner: NS

1st: Xanos Zorrixor and Nekura Manji Keibatsu Sadow (NS) - Amethyst 2nd: Bubbles Taldrya and Rian Aslar (TAL) - Sapphire 3rd: Macron Goura and Jade Sadow (NS) - Emerald

NS vs TAR - GFX: Winner: NS

1st: Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart (NS) - Amethyst 2nd: Jade Sadow (NS) - Sapphire 3rd: Jeric Cyrin (NS) - Emerald

Week 4:

TAL vs TAR - Gaming: Winner: none *there were no entrants for this event

NS vs TAL - MULTIMEDIA: Winner: NS

1st: Ashura Isradia Sadow (NS) - Amethyst 2nd: Xanos Zorrixor (NS) - Sapphire 3rd: Jade Sadow (NS) - Emerald

NS vs TAR - Fiction: Winner: NS

1st: Xanos Zorrixor (NS) - Amethyst 2nd: Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart (NS) - Sapphire 3rd: Masika Oshairana (NS) - Emerald

Grand Event Totals: TAR - 1, TAL - 4, NS - 5

In terms of overall points, Naga Sadow received 44 points, Taldryan received 31 points, and Tarentum received 15 points. This makes Naga Sadow the overall winner of "Burden, Distrust, and Loathing."

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And now, I abdicate the throne of Prince of Yridia. Thank you to everyone who made my experience as leader a fantastic one. Stay strong, Tarentum, and long live the Sith King. And all that jazz.

Regards, Ronovi Tavisaen Tarentae Praetor to the Headmaster