Novice is the third rank in the Dark Brotherhood, which is awarded after completing the requirements of a Apprentice.
It is part of the Journeyman class, the third step down the path to Dark Jedi Knight.
The Requirements to be promoted past this rank are as follows:
Novice to Acolyte
- Complete the Dark Brotherhood Basics Shadow Academy course (this course is excluded for all remaining Shadow Academy course requirements)
Complete three of the following:
- Any two Shadow Academy exams (excluding the Dark Brotherhood Basics Shadow Academy course)
- Any Dark Brotherhood competition
- Logon to IRC and visit your Clan channel
- Register on the Dark Brotherhood forums
Completion of the above requirements will earn a promotion to Acolyte.