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Its shape inspired by the Anteian Dark Star, the crescent is adorned with gems from the vast treasures of Lord Okemi excavated during the construction of the Dark Hall. The gems are said to contain some shadows of the great powers of the former Dark Lord of the Star Chamber.
Rendered from solid shanks of hollinium, Crescents are cast symbolically in the shape of the Dark Star eclipsing the Brotherhood home-world of Antei.  Each Crescent is studded with ancient jewels from the uncovered stores of the warlord Okemi.  One to seven jewels, ranging from quartz to diamond, are displayed along the Crescent’s edge dependant upon the jewel’s value. It is believed these jewels still echo with the dark power of Okemi.  Those Dark Jedi most active within the Brotherhood possess quite a collection of these awards


'''Awarded for:''' Achieving a first, second or third place ranking in any official, non-Vendetta event. Crescents are organized into levels - the lower the level of the competition-type, the higher the crescent. If a competition has three or less participants, the level of the competition will automatically be raised by one  
'''Awarded for:''' Achieving a first, second or third place ranking in any official, non-Vendetta event. Crescents are organized into levels - the lower the level of the competition-type, the higher the crescent. If a competition has three or less participants, the level of the competition will automatically be raised by one  

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Rendered from solid shanks of hollinium, Crescents are cast symbolically in the shape of the Dark Star eclipsing the Brotherhood home-world of Antei. Each Crescent is studded with ancient jewels from the uncovered stores of the warlord Okemi. One to seven jewels, ranging from quartz to diamond, are displayed along the Crescent’s edge dependant upon the jewel’s value. It is believed these jewels still echo with the dark power of Okemi. Those Dark Jedi most active within the Brotherhood possess quite a collection of these awards

Awarded for: Achieving a first, second or third place ranking in any official, non-Vendetta event. Crescents are organized into levels - the lower the level of the competition-type, the higher the crescent. If a competition has three or less participants, the level of the competition will automatically be raised by one

File:CrDiamond.jpg
Crescent with Diamond Star
File:CrRuby.jpg
Crescent with Ruby Star
File:CrAmethyst.jpg
Crescent with Amethyst Star
File:CrSapphire.jpg
Crescent with Sapphire Star
File:CrEmerald.jpg
Crescent with Emerald Star
File:CrTopaz.jpg
Crescent with Topaz Star
File:CrQuartz.jpg
Crescent with Quartz Star

Listing

First Level: A special event that typically involves the entire Brotherhood and consists of multiple events. First Level crescents are most often awarded for DB-wide competitions. Past examples include the Independence Games and Capital Gains.

Crescent With Diamond Star Placing Description ID Display
1st Place Crescent with Diamond Star Cr-1D
2nd Place Crescent with Ruby Star Cr-1R
3rd Place Crescent with Amethyst Star Cr-1A


Second Level: A competition that takes a substantial effort from its participants, but is probably a stand-alone competition or small-scale series of events. Second Level Crescents may be awarded for large-scale events such as a Clan Feud. A Krath Monthly Topic is an example of a Second level event.

Crescent With Ruby Star Placing Description ID Display
1st Place Crescent with Ruby Star Cr-1R
2nd Place Crescent with Amethyst Star Cr-1A
3rd Place Crescent with Sapphire Star Cr-1S


Third Level: These are medium-level competitions. They require a fair-amount of work or attendance, but are not overly demanding. Small-scale DB-wide competitions, semi-regular melee nights and most Clan competitions will fall into this category.

Crescent With Amethyst Star Placing Description ID Display
1st Place Crescent with Amethyst Star Cr-1A
2nd Place Crescent with Sapphire Star Cr-1S
3rd Place Crescent with Emerald Star Cr-1E


Fourth Level: Fourth level competitions are low-effort competitions that are usually have a main emphasis on being quick and fun on a Clan level. Fourth level is also rewarded for regular skilled competitions within a House.

Crescent With Sapphire Star Placing Description ID Display
1st Place Crescent with Sapphire Star Cr-1S
2nd Place Crescent with Emerald Star Cr-1E
3rd Place Crescent with Topaz Star Cr-1T


Fifth Level: Fifth level competitions are normally rewarded for Battle-team level competitions that involve some form of skill. They can also be used to award quick and easy competitions, such as caption or guessing lyrics, at a House or Clan level.

Crescent With Emerald Star Placing Description ID Display
1st Place Crescent with Emerald Star Cr-1E
2nd Place Crescent with Topaz Star Cr-1T
3rd Place Crescent with Quartz Star Cr-1Q