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'''Herald''' (HRLD)—'''Herald''' is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the '''Herald''' involve the development of [[Warbanners]], [[Lightsabers]], [[Weapons]] and [[Robes]] for members as they achieve the appropriate [[ranks]]. This important function allows members to gain some level of control over their own characters. However, the more important aspect of the '''Herald’s''' position comes in their work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The '''Herald''' is the Brotherhood’s primary image consultant and lead graphics designer, though their responsibilities also include keeping the aesthetic qualities of the website professional, modern and attractive to all audiences worldwide. The Herald works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. Their work is often performed behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily across the whole Brotherhood.
'''Herald''' (HRLD)—'''Herald''' is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the '''Herald''' involve the development of [[Warbanners]], [[Lightsabers|Lightsaber skins]], [[Weapons|Weapon skins]], [[Robes|Robe skins]], and [[Regent|Possessions images]] for members as they achieve the appropriate [[ranks]]. This important function allows members to gain some level of control over their own characters. However, the more important aspect of the '''Herald’s''' position comes in their work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The '''Herald''' is the Brotherhood’s primary image consultant and lead graphics designer, though their responsibilities also include keeping the aesthetic qualities of the website professional, modern and attractive to all audiences worldwide. The Herald works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. Their work is often performed behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily across the whole Brotherhood.


The current [[Herald]] is {{HRLD}}.
The current [[Herald]] is {{HRLD}}.


== Public Resources ==
== Herald Resources ==


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! class="sub-head" | Formats
! class="sub-head" | Formats
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| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGU1dtdWFPc0phTVE&usp=drive_web Logos]
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_aHrUmJPI3YCfE7Rqlrf1S05vIHZKDTw Herald Resources]
| class ="left" | The entire collection including templates, fonts, logos, and more.
| Various
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k1Xi0h_L8al5B_wtkshCSc3upKq80nQS Brushes]
| class="left" | Brushes for art software
| .abr
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N_qJ4GL6DzAf_JhQD13q8BC7aAZKmcz8 Fonts]
| class="left" | Collection of Star Wars fonts
| .ttf
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vbVHBjvcEZi3txNGHdJlIh7z1rQBSKtB Logos]
| class="left" | Logos for the DJB
| class="left" | Logos for the DJB
| .ai, .png, .psd
| .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13WBsse2_IbMJXH2raRROJ05uljibU1dF Robes]
| class="left" | Basic paper dolls used to create custom robes
| .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YWOkTDhgxc4fGByKQqB6JWIcOFEuomMH Warbanner]
| class ="left" | Template used to create warbanners
| .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S4FjxjtlxcGPeMLt65u4iag0tZNIo8Lv Weapons]
| class="left" | Resources used to create weapons (Effects, gradients, etc.)
| .psd, .grd
|-
| class="head" colspan="3" | Other Templates
|-
! class="sub-head" | Resource
! class="sub-head" | Description
! class="sub-head" | Formats
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xFz0CD8swUiN_exY2QPVKimrCgYeWTuk ACC]
| class="left" | Template used to create graphics for ACC venues
| .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KOR87aBDHQ41XupCY8YBwF-xMpiHPcD1 Avatar]
| class="left" | Template used to create dossier avatars
| .xcf, .psd
|-
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGZ0lKMVJHd2FlUlk&usp=drive_web Robe Paper Dolls]
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t553jXMhnJIm-xx1s5g8alxfKH2xmo5c Possessions]
| class="left" | Base dolls used for creating new robes
| class="left" | Templates used to create graphics for possessions and item stores
| .psd
| .psd
|-
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGc3B1SE5JT29sZUE&usp=drive_web Warbanner Template & Actions]
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15jk4lbf8x-vmIyA-HzQiVR2RZHhuPWmZ Species]
| class ="left" | The warbanner template file and some photoshop actions to simplify the toggling of various metal colors.
| class="left" | Template used to create graphics for Voice-approved species
| .atn, .psd
| .psd
|-
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwijxyALQ0YPenE1V1AxZ3RMM0k&usp=sharing Herald Staff Resources]
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j9R28R3CuKLS1r9XFbnsve4jH4KNAP6N Trophies]
| class ="left" | Photoshop Gradients, patterns, saber blade styles and metal colors.
| class="left" | Template used to create graphics for trophies/achievements
| .atn, .psd
| .psd
|}
|}
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===  General Duties  ===
===  General Duties  ===
* Creation and updates to member [[Warbanners]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Warbanners]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Lightsabers]] and [[Weapons]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Lightsabers|Lightsaber skins]] and [[Weapons|Weapon skins]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Robes]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Robes|Robe skins]]
* Creation, updates and approval to all Brotherhood graphics
* Creation, updates and approval to all Brotherhood graphics


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* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Warbanners
* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Warbanners
* Creates and updates the graphical '''template''' for the creation of Warbanners
* Creates and updates the graphical '''template''' for the creation of Warbanners
* Reviews requests for Warbanners and issues approval or [[D9|denial]] where appropriate
* Reviews requests for Warbanners and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Attaches finished Warbanners to member dossiers
* Attaches finished Warbanners to member dossiers
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s [[Warbanner]] Crest
* Trains new staff members in the development of Warbanner images
* Trains new staff members in the development of Warbanner images
* Develops and maintains a Warbanner Wiki Page
* Develops and maintains a Warbanner Wiki Page
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.   
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.   


'''Lightsabers and Weapons'''  
'''Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins'''  


* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Custom [[Lightsabers]] and [[Weapons]]
* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Custom [[Lightsabers|Lightsaber skins]] and [[Weapons|Weapon skins]]
* Reviews requests for Custom Lightsabers and Weapons and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Reviews requests for Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Attaches finished Custom Lightsabers and Weapons to member dossiers
* Attaches finished Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins to member dossiers
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s Custom Lightsaber or Weapon
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins
* Trains new staff members in the development of Custom Lightsaber and Weapon images
* Trains new staff members in the development of Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins images
* Develops and maintains a Custom Lightsaber and Weapons Wiki pages
* Develops and maintains a Custom [[Lightsaber]] and [[Weapons]] Wiki pages
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.   
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.   


'''Robes'''
'''Robe skins'''


* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Robes
* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of [[Robes|Robe skins]]
* Creates and updates the graphical '''template''' for the creation of Robes
* Creation of Custom skins for Elders and non-Elders
* Reviews all non-Herald Staff created Robes and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Creates and updates the graphical '''template''' for the creation of Robe skins
* Attaches finished Robes to member dossiers
* Reviews all non-Herald Staff created Robe skins and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member's Robes
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member's Robe skins
* Trains new staff members in the development of Robe images
* Trains new staff members in the development of Robe images
* Develops and maintains a Robes Wiki Page Guide
* Develops and maintains a [[Robes]] Wiki Page Guide
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.   
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.   


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* Develops Order, Clan, House, Family and Society symbols and logos as necessary
* Develops Order, Clan, House, Family and Society symbols and logos as necessary
* Responsible for safeguarding against unnecessary revision of existing logos and symbols, as they are crucial to consistent identity marking
* Responsible for safeguarding against unnecessary revision of existing logos and symbols, as they are crucial to consistent identity marking
'''Possessions'''
* Cooperation with the regent in selecting and uploading valid, accurate, and relevant items to Possessions
* Creation and upload of valid images for Possessions items
* Creation and upload of valid images for Possessions stores and other instances


===  Former Responsibilities  ===
===  Former Responsibilities  ===
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* Responsible for ensuring a proper fictional background exists for Brotherhood families sometimes with the assistance of the Master at Arms
* Responsible for ensuring a proper fictional background exists for Brotherhood families sometimes with the assistance of the Master at Arms
* Develops and maintains policies and procedures on family Grants of Arms that dictate where they may be displayed and who may display them in addition to other pertinent information
* Develops and maintains policies and procedures on family Grants of Arms that dictate where they may be displayed and who may display them in addition to other pertinent information
===  The Requisition Limit  ===
The ''Requisition Limit'' policy (unofficially known as ''Vorsa's Law'' among the Herald's staff) establishes the cooldown time between requests as well as how long a request can stay in the queue before expiring. A member of the Dark Brotherhood may therefore request only a certain number of Custom weapons and/or Warbanners in a certain time period. Any requests submitted before the allotted time has expired will be auto-denied.
This time period is:
* '''Three whole months since last request for [[Warbanners]]'''
* '''Six whole months since last request for [[Lightsabers]] and [[Weapons]]'''
* '''Twelve whole months since last request for [[Robes|Elder Robes]]'''
Request expiration is rare, but it happens. Once a staff member has contacted the requesting member, if they do not hear from them within 30 days of sending the initial e-mail, they will mark the request as expired so that the queue may remain clear. The member will have to re-request after this period.
''Important note:'' A request must be fulfilled before it can count towards this policy. A request unfulfilled due to any reason (member mistakenly submitted wrong data, asked for removal of request, or expiration) does not count as a request fulfilled. However a member who deliberately spams the request form may be permanently banned from requests altogether. Consider your choices carefully.
''The Requisition Limit was placed under effect by V'yr Vorsa on 10/01/2015.''


==  Fictional Role  ==
==  Fictional Role  ==
The Herald is tasked by the Grand Master with ensuring or otherwise securing the allegiance of the various Clans of the Brotherhood. Serving as an emissary to the Clans on behalf of the Grand Master and Dark Council, the Herald employs a Diplomatic Service with a presence across the galaxy and within each Clan. Tasked with spreading the influence and relations across the galaxy, the Herald is also in contact with bounty hunters and criminal syndicates across the galaxy as well.
The Herald serves the Grand Master as a special envoy and liaison specialist. Where the Emissary serves as the diplomatic face of the Brotherhood, the Herald is the broker, the one who negotiates deals and maintains connections between individuals and organizations. They oversee a network of contractors and informants with the purpose of securing specialized talent, and assists fellow Councilors in reaching beneficial outcomes in their individual negotiations.


The Herald is tasked by the Grand Master with as much oversight and management as possible in dealing with galactic criminals. This ensures protection and harbor to those looking to deal in illicit goods in Brotherhood space in exchange for connections and an additional source of income. This also comes with the oversight of a criminal syndicate not wholly part of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood but nonetheless heavily influenced.
Behind the scenes, they maintain oversight over the Brotherhood's clandestine dealings with the various criminal elements of the galaxy. Through the Shroud Syndicate they ensure protection and provide harbor to criminals and smugglers looking to deal in illicit goods within Brotherhood space in exchange for further connections, income, and information.


See: [[Organizational Chart]]
See: [[Organizational Chart]]
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|  ?? - October 22, 2005
|  ?? - October 22, 2005
|-
|-
|  [[Cyris Oscura]]
|  Cyris Oscura
|  October 22, 2005 - January 6, 2006
|  October 22, 2005 - January 6, 2006
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|  March 20, 2014 - July 12, 2015
|  March 20, 2014 - July 12, 2015
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|  [[V'yr Vorsa]]
|  [[User:Vyr|Vyr]]
|  July 12, 2015 - Present
|  July 12, 2015 - February 28, 2018
|-
|  [[User:Selika|Selika Roh]]
|  March 18, 2018 - March 18, 2021
|-
|  [[Alaisy]]
|  March 18, 2021 - July 26, 2021
|-
|  [[Rian Taldrya]]
|  July 26, 2021 - December 27, 2023
|-
|-
|  [[Malfearak Asvraal]]
|  December 27, 2023 - Present
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{{DarkCouncil}}
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[[Category:Positions]] [[Category:Dark Council]]
[[Category:Positions]] [[Category:The Council]] [[Category:Brotherhood Guidelines]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, 20 April 2024

The Brotherhood
This article is part of the series:
Brotherhood Guidelines
Position Guides
Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master
Fist of the Brotherhood
Voice of the Brotherhood
Master at Arms
Herald
Seneschal
Headmaster
Justicar
Regent
Emissary
Leadership Position Guides
Consul
Proconsul
Quaestor
Aedile
Battleteam Leader
Miscellaneous Position Guides
Praetor
Magistrate
Tribune
General Guides
Codex
Herald logo

Herald (HRLD)—Herald is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the Herald involve the development of Warbanners, Lightsaber skins, Weapon skins, Robe skins, and Possessions images for members as they achieve the appropriate ranks. This important function allows members to gain some level of control over their own characters. However, the more important aspect of the Herald’s position comes in their work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The Herald is the Brotherhood’s primary image consultant and lead graphics designer, though their responsibilities also include keeping the aesthetic qualities of the website professional, modern and attractive to all audiences worldwide. The Herald works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. Their work is often performed behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily across the whole Brotherhood.

The current Herald is Malfearak Asvraal.

Herald Resources

Resources
Resource Description Formats
Herald Resources The entire collection including templates, fonts, logos, and more. Various
Brushes Brushes for art software .abr
Fonts Collection of Star Wars fonts .ttf
Logos Logos for the DJB .psd
Robes Basic paper dolls used to create custom robes .psd
Warbanner Template used to create warbanners .psd
Weapons Resources used to create weapons (Effects, gradients, etc.) .psd, .grd
Other Templates
Resource Description Formats
ACC Template used to create graphics for ACC venues .psd
Avatar Template used to create dossier avatars .xcf, .psd
Possessions Templates used to create graphics for possessions and item stores .psd
Species Template used to create graphics for Voice-approved species .psd
Trophies Template used to create graphics for trophies/achievements .psd

Duties

General Duties

Specific Duties

Warbanners

  • Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Warbanners
  • Creates and updates the graphical template for the creation of Warbanners
  • Reviews requests for Warbanners and issues approval or denial where appropriate
  • Attaches finished Warbanners to member dossiers
  • Trains new staff members in the development of Warbanner images
  • Develops and maintains a Warbanner Wiki Page
  • Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.

Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins

  • Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins
  • Reviews requests for Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins and issues approval or denial where appropriate
  • Attaches finished Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins to member dossiers
  • Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins
  • Trains new staff members in the development of Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins images
  • Develops and maintains a Custom Lightsaber and Weapons Wiki pages
  • Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.

Robe skins

  • Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Robe skins
  • Creation of Custom skins for Elders and non-Elders
  • Creates and updates the graphical template for the creation of Robe skins
  • Reviews all non-Herald Staff created Robe skins and issues approval or denial where appropriate
  • Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member's Robe skins
  • Trains new staff members in the development of Robe images
  • Develops and maintains a Robes Wiki Page Guide
  • Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.

Graphics

  • Responsible for the graphical development of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood
  • In cooperation with the Senechal, maintains the web design and keeps it modernized
  • Maintains images of medals and other awards
  • Responsible for the development of graphical representation of Vendetta rewards
  • Ensures that all source material for the creation of graphics is properly backed up

Logos

  • Maintains a graphical roll of Clan and House symbols
  • Develops Order, Clan, House, Family and Society symbols and logos as necessary
  • Responsible for safeguarding against unnecessary revision of existing logos and symbols, as they are crucial to consistent identity marking

Possessions

  • Cooperation with the regent in selecting and uploading valid, accurate, and relevant items to Possessions
  • Creation and upload of valid images for Possessions items
  • Creation and upload of valid images for Possessions stores and other instances

Former Responsibilities

The position of Herald has had quite a few duties that have either been abandoned or passed on to other Dark Council or Tribune members. Some of these duties include:

  • Editor of the Dark Voice
  • Providing Star Wars related news
  • Administration of the Star Wars Gaming Network website.
  • Responsible for ensuring a proper fictional background exists for Brotherhood families sometimes with the assistance of the Master at Arms
  • Develops and maintains policies and procedures on family Grants of Arms that dictate where they may be displayed and who may display them in addition to other pertinent information

Fictional Role

The Herald serves the Grand Master as a special envoy and liaison specialist. Where the Emissary serves as the diplomatic face of the Brotherhood, the Herald is the broker, the one who negotiates deals and maintains connections between individuals and organizations. They oversee a network of contractors and informants with the purpose of securing specialized talent, and assists fellow Councilors in reaching beneficial outcomes in their individual negotiations.

Behind the scenes, they maintain oversight over the Brotherhood's clandestine dealings with the various criminal elements of the galaxy. Through the Shroud Syndicate they ensure protection and provide harbor to criminals and smugglers looking to deal in illicit goods within Brotherhood space in exchange for further connections, income, and information.

See: Organizational Chart

Roll of Heralds

The current Herald is Malfearak Asvraal.

Heralds of the Brotherhood
Name Service Dates
Melan Pyr ?? - ??
Veelon ?? - ??
Melan Pyr ?? - ??
Anakin ?? - ??
Draught ?? - ??
Hawkeye (Havikoog) ?? - ??
Reinthaler ?? - ??
Black Hawk ?? - ??
Chi Long ?? - ??
Sarani ?? - ??
Astatine ?? - ??
Chi-Long ?? - ??
Kryder ?? - ??
Joker ?? - ??
Kaine Mandaala
The Exodus occurred during this reign 		?? - October 22, 2005
Cyris Oscura October 22, 2005 - January 6, 2006
Muz Ashen January 6, 2006 - May 19, 2007
Kaine Mandaala May 21, 2007 - September 28, 2007
Shikyo Keibatsu October 6, 2007 - October 6, 2013
Orv Dessrx October 29, 2013 - March 20, 2014
Socorra March 20, 2014 - July 12, 2015
Vyr July 12, 2015 - February 28, 2018
Selika Roh March 18, 2018 - March 18, 2021
Alaisy March 18, 2021 - July 26, 2021
Rian Taldrya July 26, 2021 - December 27, 2023
Malfearak Asvraal December 27, 2023 - Present

Obsolete Policies

Rule of Three

The Rule of Three was a policy created to limit numerous request in order to dedicate more time to other requests, as well as projects assigned to the Herald’s Staff from the Grand Master. The Rule of Three states that a member may request up to 3 times for a warbanner or custom lightsaber, (rank permitting), under the following rank groups:

  • Guardian / Jedi Hunter
  • Dark Jedi Knight / Equite 1
  • Equite 2 / Equite 3
  • Equite 4
  • Elder
  • Grand Master

Once a member has reached their maximum number of requests per item and rank, they cannot request until they reach they next bracket. Any requests that come in after that point will be denied immediately.

  • The Rule of Three was placed under effect by Shikyo Keibatsu, Tyren Atema, and Jeric Cyrin on 6/5/2008.
  • The Rule of Three was retired by Herald V'yr Vorsa on 10/01/2015.
The Council
Members Grand Master • Deputy Grand Master • Justicar • Seneschal • Master at Arms • Herald • Headmaster • Fist of the Brotherhood • Voice of the Brotherhood • Regent • Emissary
Lore Arx System • Dark Ascent • Council Possessions
Council-led Societies Grand Master's Royal Guard • Inquisitorius • Shroud Syndicate • Aurora Collegium of Sciences
Misc Council Policies • Antei Combat Center • Shadow Academy • Chamber of Justice
The Brotherhood
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