All that fades in her wake - HMR Quaestor Report

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All that fades in her wake - HMR Quaestor Report

A report, wherein Muz writes about your favorite summit being exceptionally awkward and uncomfortable, gives out awards for the Siege of Heaven competition, talks about the next chapter, and answers an age old question about meat in tube form.

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Grand Foyer
The Cathedral
Kar Alabrek
Tarthos

The Gala was in full swing. Corporate suits, rich socialites, warhost generals, and yet others. They stood in the impressive hall, the fine string orchestra playing a lilting melody that seemed to carry behind the various conversations. Well appointed wait-staff made their way through the crowd as they lingered at the display cases, offering flutes of wine, small bites to eat. As far as they knew, this Museum was a cultural heritage site, filled with curiosities and priceless relics from an earlier age. The research facility and military base surrounding it were hardly of notice to them.

The majority of the attendants did not know who Locke was, or even heard the name Bentre. Yet there they were, doing their best to be sociable, trying to mingle, and restrain themselves from doing something that would tip their hand. Muz had felt rather strongly about the Summit being in attendance, and Sanguinius chuckled a bit as he watched from behind a display of K'hamer'an artefacts, eyes locked on Locke awkwardly speaking with an older couple in fine clothes that would not stop talking to him. It was a bit of welcome amusement, in contrast to the past few days. Then Sang felt him before he saw him approach, a dirge playing in his mind as he felt him grow nearer.

"Enjoying the party?" The Lion murmured, his voice low and still somehow threatening.

Sang narrowed his eyes, swallowing his anxiety behind a wall of calm. "Of course. Why wouldn't I?"

Muz nodded at him, lifting a pair of glasses from a passing waiter's tray, offering one to the Proconsul.

"There has been a lot of progress, in Kar Alabrek..." He almost finished with 'My Lord' out of habitual respect, but caught himself. Now was not the place. "Construction seems to be going well."

Muz nodded. The Dlarit Investment Group had their skyscraper well underway, while his 'Coil' Facility was competing with it for height, both set to nearly scrape the tupper reaches of the shield that covered the city. A new Starport was in process, and the groundbreaking on a new medical facility was scheduled for next week. The fires in the black sector still burned, though, and it would take more work to clear out the hive of scum that had accumulated in the undercity. "Yet still..." The words slipped from his mouth.

"Hrm?" Sang looked at him, an eyebrow peaked.

Muz watched him for a moment, then walked away without answer, making his way up the steps of the Grand Foyer, maneuvering between executives and dilettantes. Riku stood at the top, seemingly still uncomfortable in the dress uniform. He moved to his side, pressing his mind to look in the direction he sought. The SolWat executives had arrived. Riku sneered, recalling the history of how the parasites had taken over the public utilities when the house evacuated. There were entire sectors without power, without shielding. The bitterness of the Tarthos winter had claimed half a thousand lives las year due to their greed, their malfeasance. And they had no idea how to even estimate how many lives were lost for lack of power, of water, of food. Not all criminals wore gang colors and carried blasters, Riku thought.

"It's good that they are here." Muz's words steadied the man. "Shows that they are curious." He paused, watching them work their way into the crowd. Muz turned, clapping a hand on Riku's shoulder before turning away.

He didn't give the order.

He didn't need to.

Read more at https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/house-marka-ragnos-official-fiction/1455/3

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The third Chapter of the Seige of Heaven has been completed, and the Fourth Chapter begins on Saturday.

• Inyri, Amethyst Crescent, first place
• DarkHawk, Sapphire Crescent, second place
• Your Name could have been here, Emerald Crescent, third place

We had only two submissions for this week, which means that a free medal just flushed down the drain, sadly. Now, at this point in any series, there does seem to be a bit of a lag in participation. That happens with just about any comp. Which is why I have spaced it out a bit. There is a few more days until the next chapter begins, and then the final chapter will be of a shorter minimum requirement. I hope everyone who has a taste for medals (because at the very least, you can fluff up your CI score) comes out and submits something for this. It has been pretty fun reading through them, and it gives you all a chance to be a part of the storyline.

At any rate, Inyri and DarkHawk both submitted fictions that helped drive their own character development further and helped push our storyline. Both were exceptionally well done, and will be considered canon for the official fiction.

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The seige of Heaven continues to be ongoing. You can read more about it on the competition page here: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11239 or catch up on more of the fiction from all the reports and background stuff on the discourse topic here: https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/house-marka-ragnos-official-fiction/1455/3

There has been all sorts of awesomeness going on in the ACC for the Matron event. Go cheer on your clanmates who are fighting very hard over there.

In addition, Vexra Darkstone has returned to activity in the Brotherhood and has already made a splash in the Shadow Academy, tearing through exams like a champ, even catching a promotion to Proselyte for that work. I am hoping that we have more to see from them in that regard.

There are some big things coming down the pipe from the Clan Summit as regards to the fictional direction of the Clan, so be sure to read up when those come out. Also, big clan event starts tonight. You can read more about those here:

https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11466 (Project SPECIAL)
https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11428 (Transmogrification Runon)

Also, Locke and Sang, our illustrious clan summit team are running two competitions for us:
https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11504 (Fiction)
https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11503 (Graphics)

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@Mactire Why do hot dogs come in packages of 8 and hot dog buns come in packages of just 10?

Baking pans for rolls are often set up for four rolls at once, while sausages are sold by weight, with a common variety being stuffed to where each link is either an eigth or a tenth of a pound. I buy mine from the Kosher selection, and get seven, so I am hosed regardless.

@Mactire Was hoping for the answer: you never know what life will bring, could be more or less

i mean, yeah, if you want to get all philosophical about your sausages...

Inyri: You're hosed, that's Muz's message.

Such is Life. ;)

TL;DR?

• Inyri and DarkHawk won shinies in the third chapter of the Seige of Heaven
• Go cheer on your clanmates who are beating tail in the ACC Matron event
• Fourth chapter is live on Saturday! https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11536
• Get involved! Email me!

Otherwise, keep having fun out there, and let me know if I can help with anything.

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Love this story line!!!!!

Woo, guest spot. Loving it and I look forward to the next part.

Looking forward to more good stuff from House Marka Ragnos!

Can't wait to participate :)

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