Greetings!

I have known Shadow for years now and I am truly amazed at how he has grown into a truly great member. He has taken on the traits that I have grown accustomed to see come out of Clan Taldryan. It is truly great to see it when a member who has spent a long time learning from some of the best, becomes one of the best on his own.

I have truly been impressed with the leadership display put forth by Shadow in the past few months. He has taken not only a huge place in Taldryan as Proconsul, but has been working in the DB at large to make things better. He is an active administrator, taking care of the gaming tournaments week after week. He is a great advisor, looking at situations without bias and giving a fair take on everything. He is a great influence, urging those around him always to strive for the best. Most of all, he's hilarious, thrusting his way through IRC and beyond.

Shadow has one of those personalities that makes the DB unique. We are a huge melting pot of different types of people, and I think Shadow is in a class of his own. He has a way about him that makes it easy to trust him, to have faith in his abilities and overall, to like him as a person. I can't see anyone that would be better to fill Kir's shoes in Taldryan than Shadow. He always has, and always will continue to do an excellent job.

It's not often that a member outside of the DC is elevated to the ranks of the Elders. When they are though, you know that the person is one-of-a-kind. Shadow has earned his right to move out of the Equite class.

We are proud to have Shadow on our side, and today, I am proud to elevate him to the Rank of Dark Side Adept. This elevation came off of many fabulous recommendations. You can view them here.

• Jac Cotelin