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| [[File:Hrld Logo wiki.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Herald logo]] | | [[File:Hrld Logo wiki.jpg|right|thumb|150px|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]], [[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. |
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| The current [[Herald]] is {{HRLD}}. | | The current [[Herald]] is {{HRLD}}. |
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| == 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/10yx9XIplpDfGTYCeZgMKQ01i4ucCtGmh?usp=sharing Herald Resources] |
| | | class ="left" | The entire collection including templates, fonts, logos, and more. |
| | | Various |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T4W0iG2dFoSIRbNT_6VPedgxjuidS29z Brushes] |
| | | class="left" | Brushes for art software |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ud3nOmfSIBNdksdIUYwBi-Tkq-S-N3ec Fonts] |
| | | class="left" | Collection of Star Wars fonts |
| | | .ttf |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10VS-xfqvc9lQXJXgVjL2mVMmxMzqniJV Logos] |
| | class="left" | Logos for the DJB | | | class="left" | Logos for the DJB |
| | .ai, .png, .psd | | | .psd |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12DVxuD3KWBk-uZHHGS362oT-ToU-3I3F Robes] |
| | | class="left" | Basic paper dolls used to create custom robes |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rvHl6Ti638IOwlhEfzHvcjjAKbuBzgm- Warbanner] |
| | | class ="left" | Template used to create warbanners |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kCNafx8aklJlZki7KE9_L5k3lAdIJnfZ Weapons] |
| | | class="left" | Resources used to create weapons (Effects, gradients, etc.) |
| | | .psd, .grd |
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| | | class="head" colspan="3" | Other Templates |
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| | ! class="sub-head" | Resource |
| | ! class="sub-head" | Description |
| | ! class="sub-head" | Formats |
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| | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGZ0lKMVJHd2FlUlk&usp=drive_web Robe Paper Dolls] | | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16z3421zN7nMLE6v92OLFB5pX9WPr0nij ACC] |
| | class="left" | Base dolls used for creating new robes | | | class="left" | Template used to create graphics for ACC venues |
| | .psd | | | .psd |
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| | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGc3B1SE5JT29sZUE&usp=drive_web Warbanner Template & Actions] | | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OOFyaR46MFjmjrE01MW_DVFBbO0Ky0vv Avatar] |
| | class ="left" | The warbanner template file and some photoshop actions to simplify the toggling of various metal colors. | | | class="left" | Template used to create dossier avatars |
| | .atn, .psd | | | .xcf, .psd |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Jx8fpOG5JiTHNjodrnpju4k587xk19Vg Possessions] |
| | | class="left" | Templates used to create graphics for possessions and item stores |
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| | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwijxyALQ0YPenE1V1AxZ3RMM0k&usp=sharing Herald Staff Resources] | | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H9kDj3jNyy1EDDwG4iUCKI0wjeq4YAsG Species] |
| | class ="left" | Photoshop Gradients, patterns, saber blade styles and metal colors. | | | class="left" | Template used to create graphics for Voice-approved species |
| | .atn, .psd | | | .psd |
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| | | class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Jx8fpOG5JiTHNjodrnpju4k587xk19Vg Trophies] |
| | | class="left" | Template used to create graphics for trophies/achievements |
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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
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| * 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. |
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| '''Lightsabers and Weapons''' | | '''Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins''' |
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| * 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. |
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| '''Robes''' | | '''Robe skins''' |
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| * 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 |
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| | * 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 |
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| === 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 |
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| === The Requisition Limit ===
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| 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.
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| * '''Three whole months since last request for [[Warbanners]]'''
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| * '''Six whole months since last request for [[Lightsabers]] and [[Weapons]]'''
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| * '''Twelve whole months since last request for [[Robes|Elder Robes]]'''
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| 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.
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| ''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.
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| ''The Requisition Limit was placed under effect by V'yr Vorsa on 10/01/2015.''
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| == Fictional Role == | | == Fictional Role == |
| The Herald serves as the Emissary of the Dark Council and the public ambassador for the Antei Sector. In may ways, the Herald is the public face of the [[Dark Brotherhood]], liaising with outside parties to preserve and protect the secret of our organization. The Herald is also one of the main liaisons between the [[Dark Council]] and the [[Clan]]s and is rarely seen at the [[Dark Hall]], always away on business elsewhere. | | 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. |
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| See: [[Organizational Chart]]
| | 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. |
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| == Roll of Heralds == | | == Roll of Heralds == |
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| |class="head" colspan="4" | '''Heralds of the Brotherhood''' | | | colspan="3" class="head" | '''Heralds of the Brotherhood''' |
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| |class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name''' | | |class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name''' |
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| | ?? - October 22, 2005 | | | ?? - October 22, 2005 |
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| | [[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|Morgan B. Sorenn]] |
| | July 12, 2015 - Present | | | July 12, 2015 - February 28, 2018 |
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| | | [[User:Selika|Selika Roh]] |
| | | March 18, 2018 - March 18, 2021 |
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| | | [[Alaisy Tir’eivra]] |
| | | March 18, 2021 - July 26, 2021 |
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| | | [[Rian Taldrya]] |
| | | July 26, 2021 - December 27, 2023 |
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| | | [[Malfearak Asvraal]] |
| | | December 27, 2023 - May 12, 2025 |
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| | |[[User:Vyr|Morgan B. Sorenn]] |
| | |May 25, 2025 - Present |
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| * ''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 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 Rule of Three was retired by Herald [[User:Vyr|Vyr]] on 10/01/2015.'' |
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| {{DarkCouncil}} | | {{DarkCouncil}} |
| [[Category:Administration]] [[Category:Dark Council]] | | [[Category:Positions]] [[Category:The Council]] [[Category:Brotherhood Guidelines]] |