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==Introduction==
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The Disciples of Ragnos are a theocratic cult that believes in the divinity of Marka Ragnos. In organisational terms, the Disciples are part of a role-playing system created by [[Ashura Isradia]] to encourage character development in [[House Marka Ragnos]].


The Disciples of Ragnos are a [[Krath]] orientated cult made up of the members of [[House Marka Ragnos]] since before the House was [[House Marka Ragnos#History Up To The Formation Of The House|formed]]. The Disciples are governed by a council of its peers to oversee the continuing practice of the dark [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctrine doctrine] established by [[Sith Lord]] [[Marka Ragnos]]. The [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Epistle_of_Marka_Ragnos epistle of Marka Ragnos] lives on... the spirit of Marka Ragnos lives on.
'''At present time the Disciples of Ragnos are not an in-character organisation as depicted below; this page is being kept for historical reference purposes.'''


==The Council==
== Introduction  ==
Hailing from deep within the [[Sepros]] system, the Disciples of Ragnos are the manifestation of their namesake's dark will. Within the ranks of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, the newest revival of the Sith Lord's ancient cult carry out the orders of his spirit, channeled through the great sorcerer, [[Trevarus Caerick]]. Encompassing all three orders and all levels of power, the Disciples exist officially as a House of the [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]], and it's honorary members who have left for other positions within the Brotherhood.


The council consists of seven members; led by the [[House Overlord (Clan Naga Sadow)|House Overlord]]. The other six members are warriors, scholars and others figures devoted towards their House, by either taking up a leadership position (''Quaestor'', ''Aedile'', ''Rollmaster'', ''Night Hawks Tetrarch'' and ''Ravana Squadron Commander'') or showing their loyalty as a member of House Marka Ragnos (''House Champion'').  
To become one of the Disciples, all you need to do is contact the Quaestor, Aedile and Rollmaster of Marka Ragnos to let them know that you'd like to be one of the Solifugae; you can then begin developing your character as one of the Disciples.


The council positions titles are known as; '''Dark Primus''', '''Dark Patriarch/Matriarch''', '''Hand of Ragnos''', '''Dark Chronicler''', '''Sword of Ragnos''', '''Dark Scholar''' and '''Dark Librarian'''
==  The Council  ==
===  Maleficarum  ===
{{Quote|Some there be alone whom can call and make the shadows greet...|Attributed to Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist, circa 2,237 BBY}}


The current members of the council are:
The Maleficarum of the Disciples of Ragnos is the nominal leader of the Cult. Trevarus Caerick, as the Overlord of House Marka Ragnos, holds this position for life; when Caerick is not present at Ragnos Cathedral, the Anguis and Tigrist of the Disciples of Ragnos consult a council made up of the shades of powerful Dark Side users who stand in for the Overlord.


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The Maleficarum has a position of spiritual dominance over the rest of the Disciples; they have the final say over whether a Disciple can move from the Noctosalutae into the rank of the Progenies, and they decide whether a Progeny can become a Scion.  The rituals undertaken by the Disciples are ideally led by the Maleficarum or, in his absence, by the Anguis and Tigrist.
| '''Dark Primus'''
|[[Dark Jedi Master]] [[Trevarus Caerick]].
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| '''Dark Patriarch'''
|[[Sith Battlemaster]] [[Ashura Isradia]].
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| '''Hand of Ragnos'''
|[[Dark Jedi Knight]] [[Faeril Munlear]]
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| '''Dark Chronicler'''
|[[Krath Priest]] [[Sai Na'Ashar Keibatsu]]
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| '''Sword of Ragnos'''
|[[Dark Jedi Knight]] [[Imperial|Jade Atema]].
|-
| '''Dark Scholar'''
|[[Jedi Hunter]] [[Alexander Anderson]]
|-
| '''Dark Librarian'''
|[[Guardian]] [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]]
|}


===Dark Primus (House Overlord)===
=== Anguis  ===
{{Quote|Some there be whom shadows kiss, shadows cling, shadows rent...|Attributed to Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist, circa 2,237 BBY}}


“Some there be whom shadows kiss,
The Anguis is the second highest position within the hierarchy of the Disciples of Ragnos. Responsible for formulating the actions of the Disciples based upon the guidelines and wisdom of the Maleficarum, the Anguis is the "visible" leader of the Disciples. The Anguis is always the Quaester of HMR.


“shadows cling,
In the event that the Maleficarum should be unable to lead the Disciples of Ragnos, the Anguis and the Tigrist meet with a council of the Scions to decide upon the actions that need to be taken. The Anguis and Tigrist act as temporary leaders in the event that the Maleficarum should be incapable of performing his duties at the time.


“shadows rent
===  Cultus Ordinem of Ragnos  ===
{{Quote|Some there be whom shadows teach, shadows draw, shadows keep...|Attributed to Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist, circa 2,237 BBY}}


“Some there be whom shadows teach,
The Cultus Ordinem of Ragnos lies below the Scions in the hierarchy of the Disciples of Ragnos. Every month, the most active member of the Disciples is named the House Champion for that month, and become the Cultus Ordinem for the next month. It is a very prestigious honor to be given this position; it represents the dedication and hard effort the individual has put into his duties within the Disciples.


“shadows draw,  
Fictionally, the Cultus is allowed to enter the Dark Library, where he or she has access to the unimaginable wisdom held within. The Cultus is also given the duty of protecting the secrets of the Dark Library, both by supervising the security of the vault and occasionally physically guarding the vault himself. This title also places the bearer as an honorary member of the Council of the Disciples, allowing him to attend meetings and put forth his ideas.


“shadows keep
==  The Scions  ==
===  Scion of Ragnos  ===
A Scion is the proclaimed descendant of Dark Lord Marka Ragnos; in the original Disciples of Ragnos a Scion was the actual blood relation of the Sith Lord. However, the modern Disciples realize that any blood relation of the Sith Lord has long since died off. This title now serves to honor the most prominent members.


“and some there be whom shadows cloak,  
A potential Scion is always selected from the pool of Progenies; in fact this lesser title was created to help select future Scions. In times long past the Maleficarum would invoke the spirit of Lord Ragnos to appear and select a Scion from the available Progeny; but in recent years the spirit of Ragnos is respected in a more ritualistic, less literal ceremony.


“shadows spoke
Before being proclaimed a Scion by the Maleficarum, a Disciple must spend time in a drug-induced trance to reach a stage of illumination and clarity, using a drug that was created by Lord Ragnos to aid him in deep meditation. It was also said that this drug had the ability to shape a Scions own genetics to enhance their mind and body; which was why some believed Marka Ragnos lived as long as he did. The effect of the drug is of course only a rumor, and for security purposes it is locked away.


“shadows reach
Scions of Ragnos answer only to the Maleficarum, as well as the Anguis and Tigrist of Ragnos.


“some there be alone whom can call and make the shadows greet.”
===  Progeny of Ragnos  ===
A Progeny is something of a stepping stone towards a greater power. With the attainment of this title, and the approval of the Anguis and Tigrist, the member will be invited to a ceremony where they will be presented with a signet ring with the Disciples of Ragnos emblem inscribed onto it.  


Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist and Tetan nobleman, circa 2,237 BBY
The Progeny is an important asset to the Council and will be valued over all mere Disciples. They are tested constantly by the Anguis and Tigrist both physically and mentally.  The Maleficarum pays close attention to their education, hoping that one may show the foresight and endurance needed to become a Scion.


Deheval speaks:
If the Progeny undergoes the trial and their body shows the necessary changes that mark a Scion of Ragnos, then that title will be granted to them. If not, and the Progeny didn’t die, then the testing will resume until they are proclaimed a descendant of Lord Ragnos or until their lifeless corpse is buried.


“Since the very founding of the Krath in those shadowed mists of time, there has been the mighty figure who has embodied the vision of the Disciples. In those mediaeval times that marked the twilight of the Golden Age of the Sith our most august sect was but a dark portent in the far sight of the exalted Lord Marka Ragnos.  
==  The Structure of the Disciples  ==
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The lowest rank of the Disciples are known as the ''Solifugae'', or 'those who flee from the Sun'; they are
expected to carry out the will of the higher ranks of the Disciples. It is worth noting that the rank or
position that a member holds in the Dark Brotherhood is irrelevant and unconnected to their rank in the
Disciples; the ancient leaders of the Disciples adhere to traditions much older than those of the Brotherhood,
so a Journeyman may outrank an Equite in the Disciples.


“Lord Ragnos knew in His dark and terrible wisdom that the Disciples alone would come to be unlike their component Orders – the Sith in their heady thirst for power and inclination for infighting and self-destruction, or the Krath In their unrelenting pursuit of dread knowledge; His Disciples would be the manifestation of an unholy annexation of Dark Side lore, and that the ideological vortex caused by this amalgam would utterly consume it's devotees unless there was a clear first among equals.  
If a member of the ''Solifugae'' applies themself to their duties with diligence and dedication, they may be
chosen to ascend to the ranks of the ''Noctosalutae'', or 'those who hail the night'.  This grants them greater
responsibility and authority within the ranks of the Disciples, although they are still considered greatly inferior
to the Progenies, Scions and Council of the Disciples.


“At times, the spirit of the Dark Lord himself served in this capacity; it is known that his specter appeared before the Krath High Priest Satal Keto and Exar Kun and bade them to cease their fighting for supremacy and instead ally against their common enemies. This is marked the first act of a Dark Side devotee in the crucial functions that would later come to be associated with the role of the Dark Primus. His concerns lie primarily with the continuation of the fusion of Krath and Sith mysticism and Dark Side lore that formed the core of the Disciples' doctrine.”
==  Behind the Scenes  ==
===  Disclaimer  ===
The '''Disciples of Ragnos''' holds no official titles within the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] or [[Clan Naga Sadow]]. It is purely a fictional device to reward members for their activity and dedication in [[House Marka Ragnos]], and to promote character development for every member of the [[House]]. This article itself is being developed by members and is to be an amalgam of their work.


In contrast to many other roles tied to the modern Disciples of Ragnos within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, the role of Dark Primus is one filled by virtue of simple expediency, as was often the case in the past; it's duties are assumed by the most powerful and capable Dark Side practitioner loyal to the married ways of Sith and Krath as practiced by the Disciples. Since the advent of the Dark Brotherhood and the formation of Clan Naga Sadow and House Marka Ragnos, The Dark Primus has always been the reigning Overlord of House Marka Ragnos who the undisputed Head of the Council and final authority within the Disciples of Ragnos. His duties are primarily judiciary in nature and are concerned with the continued overall productivity of the Disciples as a whole and the Council in particular. The Dark Primus is expected to serve as mediator as well as lead the Council in any issues he deems to use voting procedure to resolve.  
===  Vision Statement  ===
====  House Champion  ====
Just before the end of each month, the House Summit will get together with the Battleteam Leaders and select the most active member to become House Champion for that month; candidates are based on activity, participation in competitions on a BT/House/Clan/DB scale, and general House involvement. The House Champion becomes the Cultus Ordinem for the next both; fictionally he or she gains access to the untold knowledge stored in the Dark Library, while non-fictionally this person is allowed to House Summit meetings to bring his or her ideas to the House. Also, as an optional choice, the Cultus can insert a mini-report into Quaestor's weekly reports to inform the House of any ideas/project/thoughts; this allows the Cultus to get a feel of writing reports for a future leadership position within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.


In keeping with the mystic ways of the orders from whence his teachings come, the Dark Primus is a spiritual authority unto himself within the Disciples of Ragnos, and by virtue of his status as a Son of Sadow as a member of the apostolic succession that descends from Naga Sadow as heir of the Sith Empire and Dark Lord of the Sith and thus our Dark Lord Marka Ragnos himself,
'''Roster 2009'''
 
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The Dark Primus often works closely with the Dark Chronicler, and has the duty of petitioning the Prima Marked of the Wanderer for when the Tome of Dark Souls is in need of revision, or when there is a need to formally anoint and install a new Dark Patriarch whenever one comes into office. Above all the Dark Primus is responsible for overseeing the Disciples of Ragnos as a body and making whatever changes needed to ensure that the Disciples do not stagnate and remain active and vigilant as the galaxy approaches the Final Order.
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|'''August'''
===Dark Patriarch/Matriarch (Quaestor)===
|[TBA]
 
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The Dark Patriarch. Preeminent as the de facto leader of the Council of the Disciples of Ragnos in their day-to-day affairs, Some would say that the Dark Patriarch (or Matriarch, as the case may be) is nothing more than a subordinate to the Dark Primus, an aide much as the Brotherhood's Praetorian Diet is to the Dark Council. Those who make this ignorant assumption would be gravely mistaken; the Patriarch manifests all of the true power that the Dark Primus is general too distant and otherwise occupied a figure to embody. The Disciples may pledge their highest fealty to the Dark Primus, but it is the Dark Patriarch they follow with zeal and fervor, the Dark Patriarch whom they emulate with diligence and admiration.
|'''September'''
 
|[TBA]
Most consider the first true Dark Patriarch of the Disciples of Ragnos to be the Sith Lord Freedon Nadd, a fallen Jedi who sought Sith lore and was found a worthy student and successor by the spirit of Lord Naga Sadow. Freedon Nadd established the very use of the title, in fact, as he subjugated the entirety of the planet Onderon and installed himself as its King, establishing a dynastic line that persisted for many centuries. Indeed, the Dark Patriarch's full title according to annals of the ritual texts of the Disciples is none other than “The Dark Patriarch of Onderon”. This was an apostolic legacy in much the same dark and mystic fashion as that of the office of Dark Primus. The seat passed for centuries, for untold generations within the Royal House of Onderon alone, guided by the dark spirit of their progenitor. The last Patriarch of the Onderon Royal Family was King Ommin, whom the Dark Lord Freedon Nadd ultimately deemed unworthy.
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|'''October'''
The mantle then passed to the young Lord Satal Keto, who had come to Onderon with his sister Aleema in search of greater understanding of Sith lore the young Tetan nobles had acquired on Coruscant. The dark spirit of Nadd knew only that it was no mere coincidence that these diligent young students of Sith magic had come to his citadel; and with the Jedi howling for their blind, ignorant crusade for destruction of all of the wisdom of the Dark Side Nadd wasted no time in confirming Satal and Aleema as the next ordained leaders Disciples of Ragnos. It is here, sometime after 3,997 BBY, that despite the eventual destruction of both Satal and Aleema Keto, the Krath cult, and the wise Disciples of Ragnos that had gathered many of them under their banner, began to prosper, a creeping mold from the farthest reaches of the galaxy.
|[TBA]
 
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The notes that follow are the words of Master Kik Theen, a venerable Dark Jedi and the longest-living member of the Disciples of Ragnos, during his lecture at the Dark Library. Master Theen, a Neti, was eyewitness to the Great Sith War, was revered as a veritable treasure trove of information on the first era of the Krath's emergence in the galaxy. Master Theen passed on a few short months after this lecture took place.
|'''November'''
 
|[TBA]
“Much of the history escapes me in my admittedly advanced age, young ones, but the legacy of malevolence remains; From Ragnos, to Sadow, to Nadd, down his bloodline for an era. From Ommin, to Satal Keto onwards. The lineage is unbroken, and while at times its branches have withered or been cut back entirely, it persists to this day and is the legacy of our Dark Father.”
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|'''December'''
“The Dark Patriarch is he who calls the Krath Holy Crusade amongst the Disciples and grants the Sword of Ragnos his blessing as His Dark paladin, the one who consecrates the ritual sacraments at any gathering and mystic working of the Disciples and their general leader in their every act.
|[TBA]
 
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In times of war or in times of peace, the Disciples of Ragnos defer to their Dark Patriarch for guidance in their every act. In the modern era, the Dark Patriarch is always the senior member of the House Summit of Marka Ragnos.”
 
===Hand of Ragnos (Aedile)===
 
The recording that follows is transcripted from a restricted-access Holocron in the Dark Library at the behest of the Dark Primus. It follows the training of a young Disciple of Ragnos by an unidentified Hand of Ragnos shortly after the cult's establishment upon Tarthos.
 
“Hmph. So you're it, then? My would-be successor as the mighty Hand of Ragnos? I see that greedy gleam in your beady eyes. Oh, silence your stammering, insolent whelp. I know precisely how much you have studied as well as the subjects you have studied. You are here because the Dark Patriarch thought you showed promise worthy of further training in my tasks, a certain...affinity...for the arduous and demanding tasks of the Hand of Ragnos.
 
“Pray that you do not prove him wrong. The Patriarch does not like to be wrong, youngling, and the most I can promise you if he discovers he was mistaken in his estimation of you is a long and uneventful career in speeder patrol with Dlarit Security. Should you happen to be supremely inept and prove his judgment spectacularly poor...well, let it suffice to say you shall receive a rather intimate introduction to the care and feeding of the flesh-eating plants of the gardens here at Ragnos Cathedral.
 
“Where was I? Ah, yes. Follow me. What? Don't be stupid. Of course this leads to the Dark Library...I see you are as ignorant as you are greedy and unworthy. Still, the Dark Patriarch must have seen some merit in you...let us test that here.
 
“Listen closely...can you hear it? Yes-be mindful before you answer those voices! Should you answer incorrectly you-
 
“Hee hee hee...Wrong. Well, at least you didn't lose control of your waste. Lie there and relax a moment, the muscle spasms will abate. I think.
 
“Don't you dare be sick in here! It's your own fault for answering the question for passage incorrectly; try again, and this time you won't be as fortunate if you are careless.
 
“Ah! I see you have something between your ears besides sarlacc gristle. Very well done indeed. Moving on...See, the light filters through the dome in the daytime. It casts the symbol of the Dark Lord Ragnos on the floor we are crossing at this very moment. Now over here is where we stray from the beaten path. Mind you pay particularly close attention here – we are already on a heavily restricted level of the Dark Library. Let me show you a room that even the Dark Librarian knows nothing about...
 
“Aah, my home sweet home here on Tarthos. This, unlearned one, is the Gallery of Pain and Paradise. It is home to the accumulation of many of House Marka Ragnos Force artifacts, mostly of Sith or other dark origin, of course. What you see before you in this great hall includes priceless works from across the galaxy; many right here from Tarthos or within the Orian system, some from other areas of Sith space, some from Onderon, Yavin IV, Vjun – in short, anywhere and every where we have been able to hunt such items down and retrieve them, barring things such as Holocron’s and other literary works, you will find them here. Granted, this pales in comparison to the collection present in Sadow Palace on Sepros, but the Dark Primus thinks it in the Clan's best interest that the Clan Overlord not be privy to every last secret we possess.
 
“And that, at long last, leads me to my duties, and hopefully your duties some day. We Hands of Ragnos have forever served as the Curators of Pain and Paradise, this gallery of Dark artifice that has remained hidden, in various capacities, from almost every unworthy who has sought such objects of power. It has been relocated from one end of the galaxy to the other – We have records of Disciples maintaining such a hall in the Deep Core, and centuries before, in Wild Space. Thusly the duties of the Hand of Ragnos supersede those of the Dark Librarian in scope. Simply put, our job is to ensure the maintenance and perpetuation of the collection for all time, not only as a record-keeping measure, but as a formidable resource for the truly worthy.
 
“Those of us who embrace the Dark Side, almost without exception, tend to possess a selfish, self-aggrandizing streak – itself a manifestation of the Dark Side – and are often reckless and destructive with the resources at our disposal – the Sith Lord Exar Kun being a particularly vivid example of a genocidal marauder who cared little to stop and examine the methods or objects of his destruction. This tendency leaves us with a distinct disadvantage in the face of the Jedi Knights, our eternal enemies and oppressors; they have the sense to realize that rare and powerful artifacts are at their most useful when concentrated in one location, best when shared and not hoarded, used judiciously and cautiously and not with wild abandon. Most darksiders will leave a trail of corpses and rubble between them and whatever object of power that calls them through the Force, and tend to completely obliterate either themselves, their bauble, or in a few particularly idiotic cases, both.
 
“We Hands of Ragnos are responsible for cataloging and maintaining these artifacts and delegating their use to our Disciples as need arises. We also have our role on the frontier of space as well; we are the armorer of our troops before the battle - equipping them with what relics they need for our absolute victory - and the plundering hand that follows to loot where the Sword of Ragnos has slain. Ours is the duty of locating unclaimed artifacts of power, and it is one we pursue with all due zeal and diligence. Our spies prowl the deep expanses of the galaxy and report swiftly at the slightest whisper of devices of potent in the Force.
 
“Few have married the Sith's intense focus of power and the Krath's devoted questing for higher learning and orderly book-keeping like the Disciples of Ragnos have. Our traditions have endured for millennia relatively unscathed by the mad power plays of the random barbarians and madmen claiming the mantle of Dark Lord of the Sith, or Krath High Priest. Our Dark Predecessors know this and approve, and it is with their blessing and watchful stewardship that we have remained as relatively unseen as we have.
 
“All you have heard and seen I have made a holovid record of. Review this information and study diligently, and in time the heavy mantle of the Hand of Ragnos will be your own burden to bear.”
 
(Transcoding Complete, Recording Terminated.)
 
===Dark Chronicler (Rollmaster)===
 
The Dark Chronicler is responsible for annotations in the Chronicle of Dark Souls, a tome of vast Dark Side knowledge and lore first compiled by Dark Jedi Master [[Trevarus Caerick]]. The Chronicler updates the tome under the utter and total influence of the Prima [[Marked of the Wanderer]] or his duly appointed Marked. The Dark Chronicler has no recollection of what he or she writes in the tome; this is an unfortunate side effect of the energies involved in both the mind domination and the actual transcribing of the words. The Dark Chronicler performs his duties at the behest of the Dark Primus, who in turn must petition the Prima Marked of the Wanderer. As Trevarus Caerick currently holds both offices, there is no conflict. This may change upon the ascension of a new Dark Primus.
 
The Dark Chronicler works closely with the Dark Librarian; it is he who keeps the mystic tomes that the Chronicler updates, and who also serves as an anchor for the Chronicler, as the energies involved in making changes in said records endanger the Chronicler's sanity. Further, the Chronicler's duties range from the literal to the esoteric, whether annotating the names and deeds of Initiates of the Disciples' Mysteries, or etching the mystical tattoos that mark an anointed Sword of Ragnos.
 
===Sword of Ragnos (Night Hawks Tetrarch)===
 
The Sword of Ragnos. For ages feared as the embodiment of the Disciples' wrath, she is vengeance made manifest. A dark paladin anointed and blessed by the Dark Patriarch himself, the Sword leader the Disciples in all forms of warfare, directly onto the battlefield when required or with finesse and tact from the shadows when galactic affairs could benefit more from the subtle, tampering hand of the cult.
 
The Sword of Ragnos came to it's recognized modern form in the form of a one Warb Null, a Sith acolyte and personal apprentice to the King Ommin, Dark Patriarch of Onderon. A devoted follower of the Dark Doctrine, Null served his Patriarch unflinchingly and with grim efficiency, falling at last to the Jedi Ulic Qel-Droma, who ironically would later fall to the lure of the Dark Side himself. For centuries the Council was saddled with the precarious task of elevating one to their numbers from the body of the Disciples of Ragnos that was a talented commander and ferocious warrior, but fervent follower of the cult's ways well-versed with their unique brand of sorcery.
 
The Sword of Ragnos is the coordinator and field commander for any combat operations undertaken by Disciples of Ragnos for the purposes of seeking new lore, reclaiming lost lore, or retaking stolen or misappropriated lore, and artifacts of the Dark Side for the enrichment of House Marka Ragnos. The Sword of Ragnos is always the standing Night Hawks Battleteam Leader, who's duties include maintaining contact with the Council during conflicts involving the deployment of the Disciples, co-ordinating training efforts and tactical exercises as well as directing the war effort of any Krath Holy Crusade of House Marka Ragnos (assuming the Dark Patriarch and Dark Primus have formally initiated such a drastic act.)
 
At her appointment to the post, the new Sword of Ragnos is undergoes a ritual tattoo ceremony that last for hours and indelibly etch thirty-one prayers of malediction from the Tome of Dark Souls onto the supplicant's flesh while they recite an oath to serve the Disciples of Ragnos and the guidance of the Council above all others and unflinchingly lay their lives down for their brethren and cause.
 
Following this, the candidate prays on a ritual kneeler which is wrought in jagged, barbed Mandalorian iron and drives spikes into the supplicant's knees, using the pain to purify their thoughts as the Krath leading the ritual intones the ceremonial chants and circles the room with censer and oils. Once the grate beneath the kneeler has flowed over with the blood of the supplicant, she is anointed with a mixture of the blood and ashes of the incense, burnt to send prayers of devotion to the Dark Lord in exchange for His stewardship so that His Sword may lead the righteous life devoted to unleashing the dark retribution of the Dark Side upon the cult's enemies.
 
She then stands and receives the items of her office from the presiding Dark Patriarch himself; a dread suit of iron-cast armor, alchemically reinforced and decorated with sigils and runes of Krath magic; an underlying padded suit of the Krath Holy Battle Armor, richly embroidered with Onderonian hieroglyphs, a durasteel replica of an ancient Sith Sword; and a synthetic green crystal infused with Dark Side energies, lending any saber constructed with it a caustic emerald blade.
 
===Dark Scholar (Ravana Squadron Commander)===
 
The Dark Scholar's seat on the Council is one that has been surprisingly vague in the annals of an otherwise well-documented history of the Disciples of Ragnos. Some argue that the only true holder of the title prior to the Disciples' second genesis in the Dark Brotherhood was the Queen Amanoa of Onderon – a dabbler in the dark arts, but not a sworn devotee - although this is hotly contested amongst the Disciples themselves.
 
What sketchy records do exist of the Dark Scholar's presence on the Council have indicated that for many generations of the Council he was often a teacher – or a student - of great renown and learning, or academic accomplishment. A highly plausible theory, given that the purpose of the Dark Scholar was perhaps the most perilous balancing act performed by any of the Councillors; he was charged with risking occasional exposure to the wielders of the Force's Light Side aspect, most often the Jedi Order, in order to discern their secrets and glean any practices of use from their teachings.
 
The Dark Scholar was often expected to be the unshakable voice of cool reason on the Council, as he was encouraged to maintain as neutral, dispassionate and unbiased an outlook as possible on all the philosophies of the Force. Unsurprisingly, most fallen Jedi that wound up in the Council of the Disciples of Ragnos, be they in the era of the New Republic or the Old, found themselves in the position of Dark Scholar, due in no small part to their connections and intimate understanding of the Jedi Orders of their contemporaries.
 
To study the Dark Side and the Light Side, but to give oneself over wholly to neither; this was the responsibility of the Dark Scholar, so as best to advise and educate his fellow councillors to govern themselves in as through and informed a manner as possible. The Disciples witnessed the fall of many darksiders who bought about their demise by their overuse of, or over reliance on the Dark Side, and were all too aware of the utterly withering and destabilizing effects the Dark Side could exert on those who relied on it's aid too heavily, or worse, grew too addicted to it's use and became beacons of hunger, gaping tears in the fabric of the Force.
 
Since the annexation of the Disciples of Ragnos with the Dark Brotherhood, the House Marka Ragnos Ravana Squadron Battleteam Leader has always been the logical choice for the seat of Dark Scholar; only the best academics are permitted to train and tutor the newest acolytes in the Brotherhood, and when not directing the training drills of Ravana Squadron, he is most often at the site of an undisclosed Dlarit Special Operations Group compound preparing for recon or intelligence-gathering operation inside the Jedi's theaters of operation. While many Disciples sneer at the notion of Jedi practices yielding any useful insight, none can deny that the information gathered by the deep-cover operative of the Dark Scholar is invaluable, and as such only the most prodigal Dark Jedi serve in the risky role of the double-agent that is the Dark Scholar.
 
===Dark Librarian (House Champion)===
 
The Dark Librarian in charge of the Disciples Archives, the Dark Library in the Ragnos Cathedral, and other databases containing information on the House Marka Ragnos and its history. He or she is entrusted in the storage, organization and retrieval of knowledge. However due to the potential for abuse and lust for wisdom, the position of Dark Librarian is rotated to stop anyone from having unlimited access to the complete knowledge available to them.
 
<i>This position will be further developed by future Dark Librarians, to create a more in-depth position.</i>
 
==The Scions==
 
===Scion of Ragnos===
 
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===Progency of Ragnos===
 
[[TBA]]
 
==The Disciples==
                            '''Avatar of the Dark Doctrine'''
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                      '''Hegemon'''         '''Cleric'''        '''Warder'''
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                      Zealot        Advocate      Custodian
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                      Dremora        Defender        Keeper
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                            Vizier of the Dark Doctrine
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                            Disciple of the Dark Doctrine
 
A Disciple is the starting position for all new members of the Disciples of Ragnos. They are only elevated to Vizier upon showing their worth and dedication in following the Dark Doctrine. Once a Vizier, a member can start looking at which three paths of the Dark Doctrine to dedicate his or herself too. A Vizier will then be inducted into that path... and that path alone.
 
The Dremora's path is led by the Sword of Ragnos. The Defender's Path is led by the Hand of Ragnos. The Keeper's path is led by the Dark Scholar. Each path is different, each with there own rewards and burdens.
 
Avatar of the Dark Doctrine stands above all three paths; one who achieves this status within the Disciples of Ragnos is considered wise and knowledgeable in the teachings of the Dark Doctrine. Currently there are only two Avatars; [[Trevarus Caerick]] (the Dark Primus) and
[[Muz Ashen Keibatsu|Muz Keibatsu]]. However, [[Jedgar Octavius Paladin|Jedgar Paladin]] was given honorary Avatar status by the Dark Primus soon after his arrival on [[Tarthos]].


===The Dremora's Path===
'''Past House Champions:'''
* [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]] (March 2008)
* [[Vorion]] (April 2008)
* [[Zaroth]] (May 2008)
* [[Nassin Zye]] (June 2008)
* [[Mal'ari'carun]] (July 2008)


[[TBA]]
====  Noctosalutae, Progenies and Scions  ====
This is basic rank system to reward House-related accomplishments.  If a member has completed some of the requirements
for a certain Disciples rank while completing the requirements for a promotion to the next Brotherhood rank,
they may contact the Aedile, Quaestor and Rollmaster to obtain their next rank in the Disciples system.


===The Defender's Path===
'''Disciple Requirements'''
*Rank of [[Apprentice]] or above
*Be a member of House Marka Ragnos


"Oh Dark Child of Ragnos what are you willing to give for your house? What is your life compared to the life of the very pillar of your meaning? Are you willing to give that life for the Great Spirit of Ragnos? The Defender's path is not for the self important. It is a path of total service. It is your charge to assure that the great secrets and the keepers of those secrets are made secure."
'''Progeny Requirements'''
* Must be one of the ''Disciples''
* Rank of [[Protector]] or above
* One [[Dark Maven]]
* SA Core Exam (Sith, Krath or Obelisk depending on Order)
* Completion of two (2) pages of fiction describing their time as one of the ''Noctosalutae'' (Ariel, font size 12)
* Final approval by [[Quaestor]]


In the hours of greatest despair, in the void of the unknown, in the fires of deepest fears will stand the shields of our hope. The Defender's path will charge only the bravest and most confident of disciples, for their charge is of the most critical to support. Led by the mighty Hand of Ragnos the Defenders of the Dark Doctrine of Ragnos are set to give their very life to assure that the House lives on even if they themselves should not.
'''Scion Requirements'''
* Must be a Progeny
* Rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]] or above
* Participated in [[Vendetta]] (GJW, Clan Feud, etc.)
* At least a minimum of five (5) [[Seals]] earned
* Three (3) pages of fiction describing their time as a Progeny and the process of becoming a Scion (Ariel, font size 12)
* One (1) [[Merit Medal]] of [[Dark Cross]] or above for House-related accomplishments
* Final approval by [[Quaestor]]


A Defender gladly pays the ultimate sacrifice for the Doctrine to spread and live on. It is with their blood that the greatest Legacy in the Galaxy shall survive. Often given missions of delivery of special artifacts or even people they are also the visible arm of defense of the inner sanctum of Ragnos Cathedral.
====  Role Playing  ====
This is the most fictional part of the '''Disciples of Ragnos''' and is heavily involved with character development. Role playing allows members to expand and explore their characters in [[House]] canon through writing, anything from one page to ten pages depending on the person. The idea here is to just to [[Role Play]] and explore
their character's development and time as one of the Disciples of Ragnos.


Where a Defender of Ragnos stands none shall pass. There has never been a single recording of a Defender of Ragnos failing to keep their charge safe. Their determination and fortitude are the stuff of legends and to enter onto the path is to willingly accept the life of suffering and pain only to be released upon your death. Yet even then it is said that a Defender will still hold his post long after his physical self as turned to ash.
====  Roster  ====
This is the current roster as to who is in what caste in the current incarnation of the Disciples of Ragnos.


A Defender who becomes an Advocate will be trusted with the safe keeping of the most closely guarded secrets the Disciples keep. As such they also help to spread the influence of the Doctrine by assuring that it is well received by those select few who deserve it. Should it be found that the word has fallen onto those who do not deserve it, it is an Advocate who will be sent to correct that and to assure that the Doctrine remains pure.
'''Anguis'''
* [[Teu Pepoi]]


The highest level on the Path of the Defender is the great Cleric. A Cleric is one who is most trusted by the Hand of Ragnos and is often sought as an advisor and is given the Hand's leave to see that proper Doctrinal practice is kept. The Cleric is a true zealot in the name of Ragnos and their loyalty is beyond reproach or question.
'''Scion'''
* [[Kalei Basai]]
* [[Kharon Daragon]]
* [[Bal Demona]]


The Path of the Defender is not one for the vain or self glorifying. It is a path for one who is willing to serve something greater than themselves so that they may themselves become greater. One must be willing to fight beyond what their physical body can endure to keep the Doctrine and those who practice it safe. It is the ultimate sacrifice for the ultimate glory.
'''Progeny'''
* [[TBA]]


===The Keeper's Path===
'''Disciples'''
* [[TBA]]


[[TBA]]
==  Solifugae to Scion (House Summit Guideline)  ==
The [[Quaestor]] and [[Aedile]] of [[House Marka Ragnos]] should pay attention to the following criteria. You both serve a fictional role in the '''Disciples of Ragnos'''  and thus the development of a members status in this fictional structure is your responsibility.


==Behind the Scenes==
For a Disciple to advance all the way to Scion then spelling, grammar and realism need to be taken into consideration; also along with continuity for [[ACC]] and [[Run-On|Run-On's]]. Spelling and grammar may not be essential until a member reaches a certain status; remember not everyone is a writer and to promote character development through House canon is your main objective. Below are some suggested requirements on what to look for.


===Disclaimer===
=== ''Solifugae'' Requirements  ===
* Realism


The '''Disciples of Ragnos''' holds no official titles within the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] or [[Clan Naga Sadow]]. It is purely a fictional device to reward members for their activity and dedication in [[House Marka Ragnos]], and to promote character development for every member of the [[House]]. This article itself is being developed by members and is to be a anagram of their work.
===  ''Noctosalutae'' Requirements  ===
* Basic spelling and grammar
* Realism
* Character Development


===House Champion===
=== Progeny Requirements  ===
 
* Good spelling and grammar
====Roster 2008====
* Realism
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* Character Development
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|'''February'''
|[[Zaxen Dauketrenal]] (Dark Librarian - March)
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|'''March'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''April'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''May'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''June'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''July'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''August'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''September'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''October'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''November'''
|[[TBA]]
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|'''December'''
|[[TBA]]
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|}


===Point System===
=== Scion Requirements  ===
* Exceptional spelling and grammar
* Realism
* Continuity ([[ACC]]/[[Run-On]])
* Character Development


<em>Important: This system is currently not in use at the present as the '''Disciples of Ragnos''' project has yet to be completed. Grandfathering will take place to ensure members past activities are counted upon completion of project.</em>
==  IRC Role Play  ==
[[House Marka Ragnos]] has its own channel for members to act (I)n (C)haracter and explore [[House]] canon in a "Real Time" atmosphere.  The channel is #Disciples_of_Ragnos. Once you step into the channel you are stepping into a in character environment.


The points system will reward members of [[House Marka Ragnos]] for activity at all levels of the Dark Brotherhood, and influence their standing within the Disciples of Ragnos. The more participation, the more points, the cooler your title and greater your respect. The individual who accumulates the most points in any give month will be named House Champion. Your points hold over to determine your title among the Disciples, but start at 0 each month to determine House Champion. Disciples who are ranked below [[Dark Jedi Knight]] can earn points directly toward their next promotion based on point value's and their activity within the [[House]].  
==  About  ==
The '''Disciples of Ragnos''' was originally conceived by [[Ashura Isradia]] (based on [[House]] history) during his term as [[Quaestor]] of [[House Marka Ragnos]], in an attempt to meet some of the expectations placed on him as House Leader.  House Champion/Cultus Ordinem allows a member to try out short-term projects (which means projects that don't take long to set up) and to voice his/her ideas (along with any members ideas who would rather go through them instead of coming directly to the House Summit) Progeny allows a members personal accomplishments to be displayed, allowing a member to grow as an individual and rewarding that by letting them have a fictional impact within House canon. The position of Scion also allows a members House-related accomplishments to be displayed, superseding their accomplishments as a Progeny.


<u>Point Value</u>
The idea of the Disciples of Ragnos is to give members an interesting avenue by which to develop their characters, and to suggest a direction in which members can focus their efforts in order to obtain Brotherhood promotions.
* Earning a Promotion - 35 points
* Battleteam Competition - 1st 20 points, 2nd 15 points, 3rd 10 points
* House Competition - 1st 25 points, 2nd 20 points, 3rd 15 points
* Clan Competition - 1st 35 points, 2nd 30 points, 3rd 25 points
* Dark Brotherhood-wide Competition - 1st 50 points, 2nd 45 points, 3rd 40 points
* Participation in any Competition - 5 points
* Passing a Shadow Academy exam - 20 points
* Earning a Sacramental Award - 50 points
* Earning a Merit Award - 35 points
(Competition Awards are not included, as competition activity is already rewarded)
* Completing an assignment given out by the House Summit - 35 points
* General IRC Activity as determined by the House Summit - 15 points/week
* Taking initiative in your own project for the betterment of the House - 50 points


<u>Disciples = Value Titles Chart</u>
===  Contributors  ===
* Disciple - 0 points (All members of House Marka Ragnos begin here)
The following people have contributed to the creation of the Disciples of Ragnos by either providing input, feedback, ideas, names and written material. Their part in the creation of this project should not be forgotten. See the trivia section for a complete listing.
* Vizier - 100 points
* Dremora/Defender/Keeper - 250 points
* Zealot/Advocate/Custodian- 500 points
* Hegemon/Cleric/Warder - 750 points + [[DJK]] or above.
* Avatar - 1,000 points + [[DJK]] or above.


<b><i>If a member leaves the Disciples, say either a failure to respond to an AWOL check or departure to another [[House]] or [[Rogue]], then all points and titles will be reset to zero; this means a former Disciple will have to start at the beginning if they rejoin [[House Marka Ragnos]].</i></b>
* '''Ashura Isradia'''
* '''Raven'''
* '''Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow'''
* '''Vladek'''
* '''Jades "Imperial" Atema'''
* '''Faeril Munlear'''
* '''Alexander Anderson'''
* '''Vorion'''
* '''Zaxen Dauketrenal'''
* '''Zaroth Kalikrayye'''
* '''Nero Pennant'''
* '''Teu Pepoi'''
* '''Ekeia Iclo'''
* '''Tritherus'''
* '''Manji Keibatsu Sadow'''
* '''Wookieepedia'''


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
* The '''Disciples of Ragnos''' should not be confused with the  [[starwars:Sith_cult|Sith cult]] of the same name that was led by [[starwars:Tavion_Axmis|Tavion Axmis]].
* The '''Disciples of Ragnos''' have a Krath theme to them, but this is because [[House Marka Ragnos]] historically is a [[Krath]] [[House]]. Do not feel you need to change your [[Order]] to reflect this.


* The '''Disciples of Ragnos''' should not be confused with the  [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sith_cult Sith cult] of the same name that was led by [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tavion_Axmis Tavion Axmis]
In the previous incarnation of the Disciples of Ragnos:
* '''Dark Primus'''; name created by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]] , description was written by [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.org/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Queue_Comp.StartDate%20DESC,%20Queue_Comp.EndDate&sort=desc&filter=running&ID=3380 "Dark Primus" Competition] winner, '''Vorion'''
* The '''Dark Primus''' name was created by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], while the description of the position was written by '''Vorion'''.
* '''Dark Patriarch/Matriarch'''; name created by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], description was written by [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.org/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Queue_Comp.StartDate%20DESC,%20Queue_Comp.EndDate&sort=desc&filter=running&ID=3381 "Dark Patriarch/Matriarch" Competition] winner, '''Vorion'''
* The '''Dark Patriarch/Matriarch''' name was created by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], while the description of the position was written by '''Vorion'''.
* '''Hand of Ragnos'''; name created by [[Ashura Isradia]], description was written by [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.org/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Queue_Comp.StartDate%20DESC,%20Queue_Comp.EndDate&sort=desc&filter=running&ID=3382 "Hand of Ragnos" Competition] winner, '''Vorion'''
* The '''Hand of Ragnos''' name was created by [[Ashura Isradia]], while the description of the position was written by '''Vorion'''.
* '''Dark Chronicler'''; name created by [[Sai Na'Ashar Keibatsu]], description written by the same
* The '''Dark Chronicler''' name was created by [[Sai Na'Ashar Keibatsu|Sai Na'Ashar '''Keibatsu''']] who also wrote the description of the position.
* '''Sword of Ragnos'''; name created by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], description was written by [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.org/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Queue_Comp.StartDate%20DESC,%20Queue_Comp.EndDate&sort=desc&filter=running&ID=3383 "Sword of Ragnos" Competition] winner, '''Vorion'''
* The '''Sword of Ragnos''' name was created by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], while the description of the position was written by '''Vorion'''.
* '''Dark Scholar'''; name created by [[Ashura Isradia]], description was written by [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.org/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Queue_Comp.StartDate%20DESC,%20Queue_Comp.EndDate&sort=desc&filter=running&ID=3384 "Dark Scholar" Competition] winner, '''Vorion'''
* The '''Dark Scholar''' name was created by [[Ashura Isradia]], while the description of the position was written by '''Vorion'''.
* '''Dark Librarian''' was pre-established in House history and revamped for use in the '''Disciples of Ragnos'''. The basic description of this role is based on the [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jedi_librarian Jedi librarain] description from [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Wookieepedia]; full credit goes to them and description will be removed if in violatoin of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism plagiarism]
* The '''Dark Librarian''' position was pre-established in House history and revamped for use in the '''Disciples of Ragnos'''. The description was written by [[Invictus|Alaric]].  
* The '''Scion of Ragnos'''; was pre-established in House history and revamped for use in the '''Disciples of Ragnos'''. The description was written by [[TBA]]. The '''Progency of Ragnos''' name was created by [[Zaroth]] after the idea of establishing a lesser position.
* The '''Scion of Ragnos''' position was pre-established in House history and revamped for use in the '''Disciples of Ragnos'''. The description was written by [[Ashura Isradia]]. The '''Progency of Ragnos''' name was created by [[Zaroth]] after the idea of establishing a lesser position. The description of these positions is a combined effort from [[Ashura Isradia]] and [[Zaroth]].
* The Defender's Path was written by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]]
* The names for the three Castes were created by [[Vorion]], [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], [[Zaroth]], '''Teu''' and '''Tritherus'''. The descriptions were written by [[Zaxen Dauketrenal]], [[Vorion]] and [[Ashura Isradia]].
* Point System was created by '''Tritherus''' and modified slightly by [[Ashura Isradia]]. It is based on an old version once used in [[House Marka Ragnos]] when [[Tron]] was [[QUA]] (with permission).
* The Scion and Progeny requirements were inspired by the [[Marked of the Wanderer]] article; full credit goes to [[Trevarus Caerick]].
* In Development
* The '''Mission Statement''' was written by [[Ashura Isradia]] to clarify the need and purpose of the Disciples after receiving feedback from various members.
* Through a competition run by [[Kharon Daragon]], [[Bal Demona]], [[Imperial|Jade Sadow]], [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart]], and [[Teu Pepoi]] created the majority of the weapons on the possession system. [[Manji Keibatsu Sadow|Manji '''Keibatsu''' Sadow]] created the original weapons that were on the wiki before the others were added.
* The possession system for the Disciples of Ragnos will dissolve more than likely once the DB wide possession is put into place.


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The Disciples of Ragnos are a theocratic cult that believes in the divinity of Marka Ragnos. In organisational terms, the Disciples are part of a role-playing system created by Ashura Isradia to encourage character development in House Marka Ragnos.

At present time the Disciples of Ragnos are not an in-character organisation as depicted below; this page is being kept for historical reference purposes.

Introduction

Hailing from deep within the Sepros system, the Disciples of Ragnos are the manifestation of their namesake's dark will. Within the ranks of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, the newest revival of the Sith Lord's ancient cult carry out the orders of his spirit, channeled through the great sorcerer, Trevarus Caerick. Encompassing all three orders and all levels of power, the Disciples exist officially as a House of the Clan Naga Sadow, and it's honorary members who have left for other positions within the Brotherhood.

To become one of the Disciples, all you need to do is contact the Quaestor, Aedile and Rollmaster of Marka Ragnos to let them know that you'd like to be one of the Solifugae; you can then begin developing your character as one of the Disciples.

The Council

Maleficarum


"Some there be alone whom can call and make the shadows greet..."
―Attributed to Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist, circa 2,237 BBY

The Maleficarum of the Disciples of Ragnos is the nominal leader of the Cult. Trevarus Caerick, as the Overlord of House Marka Ragnos, holds this position for life; when Caerick is not present at Ragnos Cathedral, the Anguis and Tigrist of the Disciples of Ragnos consult a council made up of the shades of powerful Dark Side users who stand in for the Overlord.

The Maleficarum has a position of spiritual dominance over the rest of the Disciples; they have the final say over whether a Disciple can move from the Noctosalutae into the rank of the Progenies, and they decide whether a Progeny can become a Scion. The rituals undertaken by the Disciples are ideally led by the Maleficarum or, in his absence, by the Anguis and Tigrist.

Anguis


"Some there be whom shadows kiss, shadows cling, shadows rent..."
―Attributed to Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist, circa 2,237 BBY

The Anguis is the second highest position within the hierarchy of the Disciples of Ragnos. Responsible for formulating the actions of the Disciples based upon the guidelines and wisdom of the Maleficarum, the Anguis is the "visible" leader of the Disciples. The Anguis is always the Quaester of HMR.

In the event that the Maleficarum should be unable to lead the Disciples of Ragnos, the Anguis and the Tigrist meet with a council of the Scions to decide upon the actions that need to be taken. The Anguis and Tigrist act as temporary leaders in the event that the Maleficarum should be incapable of performing his duties at the time.

Cultus Ordinem of Ragnos


"Some there be whom shadows teach, shadows draw, shadows keep..."
―Attributed to Zeen Deheval, Krath archivist, circa 2,237 BBY

The Cultus Ordinem of Ragnos lies below the Scions in the hierarchy of the Disciples of Ragnos. Every month, the most active member of the Disciples is named the House Champion for that month, and become the Cultus Ordinem for the next month. It is a very prestigious honor to be given this position; it represents the dedication and hard effort the individual has put into his duties within the Disciples.

Fictionally, the Cultus is allowed to enter the Dark Library, where he or she has access to the unimaginable wisdom held within. The Cultus is also given the duty of protecting the secrets of the Dark Library, both by supervising the security of the vault and occasionally physically guarding the vault himself. This title also places the bearer as an honorary member of the Council of the Disciples, allowing him to attend meetings and put forth his ideas.

The Scions

Scion of Ragnos

A Scion is the proclaimed descendant of Dark Lord Marka Ragnos; in the original Disciples of Ragnos a Scion was the actual blood relation of the Sith Lord. However, the modern Disciples realize that any blood relation of the Sith Lord has long since died off. This title now serves to honor the most prominent members.

A potential Scion is always selected from the pool of Progenies; in fact this lesser title was created to help select future Scions. In times long past the Maleficarum would invoke the spirit of Lord Ragnos to appear and select a Scion from the available Progeny; but in recent years the spirit of Ragnos is respected in a more ritualistic, less literal ceremony.

Before being proclaimed a Scion by the Maleficarum, a Disciple must spend time in a drug-induced trance to reach a stage of illumination and clarity, using a drug that was created by Lord Ragnos to aid him in deep meditation. It was also said that this drug had the ability to shape a Scions own genetics to enhance their mind and body; which was why some believed Marka Ragnos lived as long as he did. The effect of the drug is of course only a rumor, and for security purposes it is locked away.

Scions of Ragnos answer only to the Maleficarum, as well as the Anguis and Tigrist of Ragnos.

Progeny of Ragnos

A Progeny is something of a stepping stone towards a greater power. With the attainment of this title, and the approval of the Anguis and Tigrist, the member will be invited to a ceremony where they will be presented with a signet ring with the Disciples of Ragnos emblem inscribed onto it.

The Progeny is an important asset to the Council and will be valued over all mere Disciples. They are tested constantly by the Anguis and Tigrist both physically and mentally. The Maleficarum pays close attention to their education, hoping that one may show the foresight and endurance needed to become a Scion.

If the Progeny undergoes the trial and their body shows the necessary changes that mark a Scion of Ragnos, then that title will be granted to them. If not, and the Progeny didn’t die, then the testing will resume until they are proclaimed a descendant of Lord Ragnos or until their lifeless corpse is buried.

The Structure of the Disciples

The lowest rank of the Disciples are known as the Solifugae, or 'those who flee from the Sun'; they are expected to carry out the will of the higher ranks of the Disciples. It is worth noting that the rank or position that a member holds in the Dark Brotherhood is irrelevant and unconnected to their rank in the Disciples; the ancient leaders of the Disciples adhere to traditions much older than those of the Brotherhood, so a Journeyman may outrank an Equite in the Disciples.

If a member of the Solifugae applies themself to their duties with diligence and dedication, they may be chosen to ascend to the ranks of the Noctosalutae, or 'those who hail the night'. This grants them greater responsibility and authority within the ranks of the Disciples, although they are still considered greatly inferior to the Progenies, Scions and Council of the Disciples.

Behind the Scenes

Disclaimer

The Disciples of Ragnos holds no official titles within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood or Clan Naga Sadow. It is purely a fictional device to reward members for their activity and dedication in House Marka Ragnos, and to promote character development for every member of the House. This article itself is being developed by members and is to be an amalgam of their work.

Vision Statement

House Champion

Just before the end of each month, the House Summit will get together with the Battleteam Leaders and select the most active member to become House Champion for that month; candidates are based on activity, participation in competitions on a BT/House/Clan/DB scale, and general House involvement. The House Champion becomes the Cultus Ordinem for the next both; fictionally he or she gains access to the untold knowledge stored in the Dark Library, while non-fictionally this person is allowed to House Summit meetings to bring his or her ideas to the House. Also, as an optional choice, the Cultus can insert a mini-report into Quaestor's weekly reports to inform the House of any ideas/project/thoughts; this allows the Cultus to get a feel of writing reports for a future leadership position within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.

Roster 2009

August [TBA]
September [TBA]
October [TBA]
November [TBA]
December [TBA]

Past House Champions:

Noctosalutae, Progenies and Scions

This is basic rank system to reward House-related accomplishments. If a member has completed some of the requirements for a certain Disciples rank while completing the requirements for a promotion to the next Brotherhood rank, they may contact the Aedile, Quaestor and Rollmaster to obtain their next rank in the Disciples system.

Disciple Requirements

  • Rank of Apprentice or above
  • Be a member of House Marka Ragnos

Progeny Requirements

  • Must be one of the Disciples
  • Rank of Protector or above
  • One Dark Maven
  • SA Core Exam (Sith, Krath or Obelisk depending on Order)
  • Completion of two (2) pages of fiction describing their time as one of the Noctosalutae (Ariel, font size 12)
  • Final approval by Quaestor

Scion Requirements

  • Must be a Progeny
  • Rank of Dark Jedi Knight or above
  • Participated in Vendetta (GJW, Clan Feud, etc.)
  • At least a minimum of five (5) Seals earned
  • Three (3) pages of fiction describing their time as a Progeny and the process of becoming a Scion (Ariel, font size 12)
  • One (1) Merit Medal of Dark Cross or above for House-related accomplishments
  • Final approval by Quaestor

Role Playing

This is the most fictional part of the Disciples of Ragnos and is heavily involved with character development. Role playing allows members to expand and explore their characters in House canon through writing, anything from one page to ten pages depending on the person. The idea here is to just to Role Play and explore their character's development and time as one of the Disciples of Ragnos.

Roster

This is the current roster as to who is in what caste in the current incarnation of the Disciples of Ragnos.

Anguis

Scion

Progeny

Disciples

Solifugae to Scion (House Summit Guideline)

The Quaestor and Aedile of House Marka Ragnos should pay attention to the following criteria. You both serve a fictional role in the Disciples of Ragnos and thus the development of a members status in this fictional structure is your responsibility.

For a Disciple to advance all the way to Scion then spelling, grammar and realism need to be taken into consideration; also along with continuity for ACC and Run-On's. Spelling and grammar may not be essential until a member reaches a certain status; remember not everyone is a writer and to promote character development through House canon is your main objective. Below are some suggested requirements on what to look for.

Solifugae Requirements

  • Realism

Noctosalutae Requirements

  • Basic spelling and grammar
  • Realism
  • Character Development

Progeny Requirements

  • Good spelling and grammar
  • Realism
  • Continuity (ACC/Run-On)
  • Character Development

Scion Requirements

  • Exceptional spelling and grammar
  • Realism
  • Continuity (ACC/Run-On)
  • Character Development

IRC Role Play

House Marka Ragnos has its own channel for members to act (I)n (C)haracter and explore House canon in a "Real Time" atmosphere. The channel is #Disciples_of_Ragnos. Once you step into the channel you are stepping into a in character environment.

About

The Disciples of Ragnos was originally conceived by Ashura Isradia (based on House history) during his term as Quaestor of House Marka Ragnos, in an attempt to meet some of the expectations placed on him as House Leader. House Champion/Cultus Ordinem allows a member to try out short-term projects (which means projects that don't take long to set up) and to voice his/her ideas (along with any members ideas who would rather go through them instead of coming directly to the House Summit) Progeny allows a members personal accomplishments to be displayed, allowing a member to grow as an individual and rewarding that by letting them have a fictional impact within House canon. The position of Scion also allows a members House-related accomplishments to be displayed, superseding their accomplishments as a Progeny.

The idea of the Disciples of Ragnos is to give members an interesting avenue by which to develop their characters, and to suggest a direction in which members can focus their efforts in order to obtain Brotherhood promotions.

Contributors

The following people have contributed to the creation of the Disciples of Ragnos by either providing input, feedback, ideas, names and written material. Their part in the creation of this project should not be forgotten. See the trivia section for a complete listing.

  • Ashura Isradia
  • Raven
  • Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow
  • Vladek
  • Jades "Imperial" Atema
  • Faeril Munlear
  • Alexander Anderson
  • Vorion
  • Zaxen Dauketrenal
  • Zaroth Kalikrayye
  • Nero Pennant
  • Teu Pepoi
  • Ekeia Iclo
  • Tritherus
  • Manji Keibatsu Sadow
  • Wookieepedia

Trivia

  • The Disciples of Ragnos should not be confused with the Sith cult of the same name that was led by Tavion Axmis.
  • The Disciples of Ragnos have a Krath theme to them, but this is because House Marka Ragnos historically is a Krath House. Do not feel you need to change your Order to reflect this.

In the previous incarnation of the Disciples of Ragnos:

  • The Dark Primus name was created by Zaxen Dauketrenal, while the description of the position was written by Vorion.
  • The Dark Patriarch/Matriarch name was created by Zaxen Dauketrenal, while the description of the position was written by Vorion.
  • The Hand of Ragnos name was created by Ashura Isradia, while the description of the position was written by Vorion.
  • The Dark Chronicler name was created by Sai Na'Ashar Keibatsu who also wrote the description of the position.
  • The Sword of Ragnos name was created by Zaxen Dauketrenal, while the description of the position was written by Vorion.
  • The Dark Scholar name was created by Ashura Isradia, while the description of the position was written by Vorion.
  • The Dark Librarian position was pre-established in House history and revamped for use in the Disciples of Ragnos. The description was written by Alaric.
  • The Scion of Ragnos position was pre-established in House history and revamped for use in the Disciples of Ragnos. The description was written by Ashura Isradia. The Progency of Ragnos name was created by Zaroth after the idea of establishing a lesser position. The description of these positions is a combined effort from Ashura Isradia and Zaroth.
  • The names for the three Castes were created by Vorion, Zaxen Dauketrenal, Zaroth, Teu and Tritherus. The descriptions were written by Zaxen Dauketrenal, Vorion and Ashura Isradia.
  • The Scion and Progeny requirements were inspired by the Marked of the Wanderer article; full credit goes to Trevarus Caerick.
  • The Mission Statement was written by Ashura Isradia to clarify the need and purpose of the Disciples after receiving feedback from various members.
  • Through a competition run by Kharon Daragon, Bal Demona, Jade Sadow, Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart, and Teu Pepoi created the majority of the weapons on the possession system. Manji Keibatsu Sadow created the original weapons that were on the wiki before the others were added.
  • The possession system for the Disciples of Ragnos will dissolve more than likely once the DB wide possession is put into place.
Clan Naga Sadow
Units Clan Naga Sadow • Houses Marka Ragnos & Shar Dakhan • Battleteams Night Hawks & Disciples of Dakhan
Leadership Consul DarkHawk Sadow • Proconsul TBA
Marka Ragnos • Quaestor Locke Sonjie • Aedile Sanguinius • Battleteam Leader Muz Ashen Keibatsu
Shar Dakhan • Quaestor Quentin Shadows • Aedile TBA • Battleteam Leader Malik Sadow
Possessions Dominion • Orian Assembly • Order of the Black Guard • Warhost of Naga Sadow
Misc Overview • Disciples of Sadow • Sons & Daughters of Sadow • Inner Circle • Master-Student Program
Conquest is our destiny, we shall not fail.
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