These are the Promotion Trials as set forth by the Summit of Clan Naga Sadow to be used by members who desire to attain higher ranks during thier time in the Brotherhood.
Notes on these Trials
- Extreme amounts of activity in certain events (such as Brotherhood wide competitions) can be used ‘in lieu of’ tasks in these trials, at the discretion of the person(s) charged with promoting you. Example: If a Guardian is extremely active in a ‘Great Jedi War’, the Summit may decide to promote that member to Jedi Hunter, even if the Guardian has not completed all of his or her tasks for that promotion.
- Holding a position of responsibility (such as Envoy, Assistant Envoy, Battleteam Leader, Rollmaster, Aedile, etc.) can be used ‘in lieu of’ tasks on these lists. Again, this is at the discretion of the person(s) responsible for executing the promotion.
- Leaders may also, at any time, use tasks performed that are not on this list ‘in lieu of’ tasks that are on this list. Example: If a Protector has been very active, participating in a high number of competitions, the Aedile or Quaestor has the authority to use that activity in those competitions to ‘substitute’ items on these trials.
- The above mentioned ‘exceptions’ should not be ‘assumed’ or ‘counted on’ by a member who is undertaking these trials. These are options that leaders have at their disposal for exceptionally active members, and will be used at their discretion. Asking for these exceptions is a sure way not to get them.
- Remember that these are just some of the options you have for promotion. If you are at any particular rank, and find yourself unable to complete items on these lists, feel free to talk to your Aedile or Quaestor, who can always suggest other tasks that may not be on the list. This document has been created as just one way to find your way up the ranks in the Brotherhood, and often, following these steps will be your fastest way to attaining those ranks. But, it is just that, one way. Many members have successfully found their own ways up the ladder, and we encourage you to find your way, regardless if you use these trials or not.
- Completing the tasks outlined for your next promotion is not always an instant guarantee of promotion. There are times where you may be forced to wait a few days (or weeks) depending on what rank you are at, and how quickly you have completed these trials. If you seem to be waiting overly long, please contact your House Summit, who may be able to shed some light on why you haven't been promoted yet.
From Apprentice to Jedi Hunter
Trials of the Apprentice
In order to be promoted to Novice, the Apprentice must complete ONE of the following tasks:
- Create His/Her Character History
- Pass the Test of Wisdom, Endurance, or Agility
- Do a basic activity in the House.
- Complete a Minor Task set by the Battleteam Leader.
- Join the Clan on IRC (Internet Relay Chat)
- Register and Post a Message on the Clan Naga Sadow Message Board
Following completion of ONE of these tasks, the rank of Novice will be granted.
The Trials of the Apprentice must be completed within 28 days of joining the clan, else the Apprentice will be transferred to the Rogues.
Trials of the Novice
In order to be promoted to Acolyte, the Novice must complete TWO of the following tasks (none of which were used to satisfy the requirements for promotion to Novice):
- Pass the IRC Basics course.
- Pass the Krath, Obelisk, or Sith CORE course.
- Participate in a Competition.
- Participate in a Gaming Night.
- Complete a Minor Task set by the Master.
- Join the Clan on IRC (Internet Relay Chat).
- Register and Post a Message on the Clan Naga Sadow Message Board.
Following completion of TWO of these tasks, the rank of of Acolyte will be granted.
The Trials of the Novice must be completed within 28 of being promoted to Novice, else the Novice will be transferred to the Rogues.
Trials of the Acolyte
In order to be promoted to Protector, the Acolyte must complete THREE of the following tasks (none of which were used to satisfy a previous promotion requirement):
- Participate in 2 Competitions.
- Earn a Crescent from a Competition.
- Earn a Dark Side Scroll.
- Earn a Cluster of Fire from a Gaming Night.
- Complete a Minor Tasks set by the Master (BTL, AED, or QUA is acceptable if Acolyte has no Master)
Following the completion of THREE of these tasks, the rank of Protector will be granted.
The Trials of the Acolyte must be completed with 28 days of being promoted to Acolyte, else the Acolyte will be transferred to the Rogues.
Trials of the Protector
In order to be promoted to Guardian, the Protector must serve at least two weeks as a Protector, and complete THREE of the following tasks (none of which were used to satisfy a previous promotion requirement):
- Have been awarded a Merit Award.
- Earn a Crescent from a Competition.
- Earn a Dark Side Scroll from the Writer's Corner or Dark Voice
- Earn Five Clusters of Fire from Gaming Nights.
- Earn an Elite Cluster of Fire from a Royal Guard Training Crucible.
- Earn a Scroll of Indoctrination by recruiting another member.
AND
- Following the completion of THREE of the tasks listed above (none of which were used to satisfy a previous promotion requirement), the Protector must request a Major Task from the Aedile.
Following the completion of this task, the rank of Guardian will be granted.
Trials of the Guardian
In order to be promoted to Jedi Hunter, the Guardian must serve at least three weeks as a Guardian, and complete FOUR of the following tasks(none of which were used to satisfy a previous promotion requirement):
- Pass Five Additional Shadow Academy Courses during the rank of Guardian.
- Earn an additional Merit Award as a Guardian.
- Earn Two Additional Crescents from Competitions.
- Earn Twenty-five Clusters of Fire.
- Earn Five Elite Clusters of Fire.
- Earn Three Dark Side Scrolls from the Writer's Corner or the Dark Voice.
- Become a member of the Antei Combat Center.
AND
- Following the completition of FOUR of these tasks (none of which were used to satisfy a previous promotion requirement), the Guardian must request a major task from the Quaestor.
Following completion of this task, the rank of Jedi Hunter will be granted.
Trials of the Jedi Hunter
In order to begin the Trials of Knighthood, the member must attain the rank of Jedi Hunter. A Jedi Hunter must serve as least four weeks as a Jedi Hunter, before promotion can be attained.
First Task
In order to pass the First Task, the Jedi Hunter must complete ONE of the following:
- Create a Short Fiction(2+ pages) outlining the creation of his/her lightsabre.
- Participate in ten Gaming Night Matches.
Second Task
In order to pass the Second Task, the Jedi Hunter must complete THREE of the following:
- Create a Fiction (4+ pages)
- Participate in twenty Gaming Night Matches.
- Participate in a Competition
- Complete a Minor Task set by the Master
- Become a Combatant of the Antei Combat Center.
- Pass two additional Shadow Academy courses.
AND
- Participate in a Dark Brotherhood Wide Competition
(Such as a Great Jedi War, Krath Monthly Topic, Gaming Ladder, Ect)
Third Task
In order to pass the Third Task, the Jedi Hunter must complete one of the following that he has not done previously in his trials:
- Create a Short Fiction(4+ Pages)
- Create a Useable Graphic for the CNS Website
- Pass an additional Shadow Academy course.
- Participate in five matches during Gaming Nights.
- Become a Member of the Antei Combat Center.
- Participate in an ACCLive! Match.
Fourth Task
In order to pass the Fourth Task, the Jedi Hunter must complete the following:
The Jedi Hunter must request a major task from the Consul.
The Oath
Following completion of these tasks, the Jedi Hunter must recite the Oath to the clan.
Promotion
Following the Hunter swearing the Knight Oath to the Clan, with the blessing of the Master and Consul, the Quaestor shall elevate the Jedi Hunter to Dark Jedi Knight.
Promotion beyond Knighthood
You have achieved the rank of Dark Jedi Knight, and proven yourself to your Clan. To further yourself, you now must look beyond the Clan. Promotions to Sith Warrior/Krath
Priest/Obelisk Templar requires that you begin to make a name for yourself not only within the clan, but in the Brotherhood at large. Good luck in your endeavors.
Credits
The original Promotion Trials were designed by Derev Niroth (APP->JH), and Kat Pridemore (DJK). Additional work on the trials has been done by Manesh Sadow and Xanos Sadow.