Rolls of the Brotherhood
This section is prepared by the Herald, Master Melan Pyr, for the Dark Voices Newsletter of the Dark Brotherhood. All information contained herein is current at the date of publication
Notice: Herald's Office to Present Diplomas
The Shadow Academy has awarded the Herald's Office with the honor of presenting the diplomas to its graduates. Anyone who has graduated from the SA and has not received his or her diploma, please contact the Herald.
Rolls of the Brotherhood Completed
The Heraldic Rolls of the Dark Brotherhood is a virtual book which contains half-sized representations of the coats of arms awarded to members. A book cover has been designed and three pages have been completed, and each is available for downloading at the Dark Sanctum WWW site.
If you wish to take your place along side your brethren in the Rolls of the Brotherhood, simply contact the Herald with your request for a Grant.
Full Achievement of Arms Granted to Guardian Klip
Guardian Klip, a recent graduate of the Shadow Academy and a member of the Order of the Sith has been granted his full Achievement of Arms by the Herald's Office.
They consist of "an Academy Canton, Sith, on an escutcheon, lozenge, Azure, upon
which is set a device of the Guardian's own design, representing a sword thrust into a stone"
Full Achievement of Arms Granted to Guardian Grendel Daniels
Guardian Grendel Daniels, also a graduate of the Shadow Academy and a member of the Order of the Krath, has been granted his full Achievement of Arms.
They consist of a "an Academy canton, Sith, on a lozenge Or, upon which is set at honour point, an eagle Tenne' with head Argent, rising, wings displayed, armed Or, clutching a thunderbolt, Or. An Omega, Azure at base"
The Arms also bear the motto "This I'll Defend"
Full Achievement of Arms Granted to Guardian Crona
Guardian Crona, who was a member of the recent graduating class at the Shadow Academy and a member of the Sith Order has been granted his full Achievement of Arms.
His blazon reads, "an Academy canton, Sith, on a lozenge Azure, upon which is set at honour point, the Symbol of the Emperor's Hammer. Three crowns Or, enfile the top half of the aforementioned charge. Two lightsabers, Gules, crossed, over all."
He has also chosen the motto "Do or Do Not, There Is No Try" which appears above his crest.
Full Achievement of Arms Granted to Guardian Quintar Anakin
Guardian Quintar Anakin, another graduate of the SA and a member of the Sith Order has been granted his full Achievement of Arms. Unfortunately, delivery of these Arms has not been possible. Upon Anakin's return, the Herald's Office will gladly present them to him.
Protector Caesar's Arms Updated Due to Promotion
The Arms originally granted to Acolyte Primum, now known as Caesar, have been updated v.i.. Upon his return to the fold, he was elevated to the rank of Protector, and changes were made in his Arms to reflect his new rank .
The Achievement of Arms Granted to Protector Caesar
Image by RBKugel, 1995
The Blazon: Arms of Caesar (excerpted )
"Said arms consist of a an escutcheon of three sides , a star-field on
sable, a demi-phoenix aflame rising."
"The crest of the rank of General"
Caesar's Arms will be added to Page 4 of the Brotherhood Rolls.
This issue, I've chosen to display what could be considered a 'Limited Achievement of Arms'. Although Protector Caesar could opt for a more opulent display, the one he currently bears is spartan enough to illustrate the aforementioned type.
The Protector has just entered the Emperor's Hammer, and so lacks the usual display of medals one might find. In addition, he belongs to neither Krath nor Sith Orders, so no helmet appears above his shield..
In a true "Limited Achievement", which is the type available to those who hold the ranks below Protector, the shield has no corners, and appears as an oval. The number of sides to a given shield correspond to the rank that the armiger holds within the DB. The Protector's has 3 sides, and by contrast, the Grand Master's escutcheon has 10. This makes it possible for all to determine the rank of an armiger by counting the sides to his or her escutcheon.
Although there are certain limitations on those below the rank of Protector, all Dark Brotherhood members are eligible for a Grant of Arms, and to take their place in the Heraldic Rolls. If any member is interested in receiving a Grant of Arms, please contact the Herald's Office at RBKugel@gnn.com. You may refer to the Dark Side Compendium for further informationn