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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
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 Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 07:44:32
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I'd like to congratulate Sirius Black on making it to the rank of Senior Scribe. Truly, your presence here is highly valued. I welcome you to the fold...  Now, about that extra work that goes along with your rank... What, don't complain, even I have to do my stack... 
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The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 08:04:39
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Indeed, just remember that rank is not everything... Truly, most of History's greatest conquerers forgot this fact, and *POOF* dead. 
When, and if, you do reach Senior Scribe status, I'll probably still be here to congratulate you as well. But for now, this scroll is not for our own aspirations, but to congratulate Sirius, for a job well done (I think).  |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:13:39
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Welcome to the chamber of Senior Scribes  |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:19:44
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Congratulations Sirius, it's a promotion that I'm sure is truly deserved (since I don't know you as well as the other scribes here . . . YET  ).
Speaking of promotions, what is the next rank after 'Apprentice Scribe'?. I am assuming it is 'Learned Scribe'?.
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:26:56
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The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:37:54
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Another Australian once asked a similar question, and this is the answer that was given:
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Ah, the rank question. Yes. Here at Candlekeep, we recognize the seniority of scribes, basing this system solely on how much that scribe has published and contributed to study within these walls. This is easily shown by the number and color of stars on a scribe's desk, and by the title a scribe is granted to sign to his or her work.
Any scribe must have 15 scrolls to his or her credit to be accepted as a novice, at which the scribe is given a desk in one of the study halls. After 75 scrolls, a scribe may be promoted to full apprentice status and given greater access to resources within the library.
After some time at this level (typically once one has penned 350 scrolls), a scribe is fully recogized for his or her skills and given a private desk away from the main study halls. Of these learned scribes, some few are recognized for their accomplishments and given senior status; however, this is only awarded after at least 1,000 scrolls have been penned and shelved in the library.
The rank of master comes after twice as much effort, but by that time such ranks are more honorific than anything else; a way of keeping score, if you will.
However, one should always note that any writing done "off-duty," as it were, is not normally accepted as fullfilling one's duties as scribe. Thus, scribes in the taprooms at the Inn, or in the lounge where we welcome newcomers, are considered to have "punched out" and are working on their own time.
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:45:58
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Well met
Congratulations indeed, SiriusBlack
'tis a worthy title for a scribe such as yourself and I look forward to your continued constribution to the gathering of Realmslore herein the library.
Ok, bring in Sirus's new desk....ohhhh, this is a big one  |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:46:23
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Yes, thank you Bookwyrm .
Now, who was this other 'Australian', if I may ask?.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 10:00:35
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| You may ask. And the answer is Lina. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 10:10:36
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Ah . . . thank you again Bookwyrm .
I see she is another Perth resident . . . hmmmn . . . I wonder if this is the start of a new trend here at Candlekeep  .
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 20:52:34
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Thank you Shadowlord for the topic and to everyone for their congratulations.
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Originally posted by Shadowlord
Indeed, just remember that rank is not everything
Don't listen to him Wooly. Rank isn't everything, it's the only thing. Case in point, being a senior scribe means I have keys now to Candlekeep's executive washroom.
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Congratulations Sirius, it's a promotion that I'm sure is truly deserved (since I don't know you as well as the other scribes here . . . YET ).
Feel free to ask anything if you wish to know something about me. And rest assured, I don't bite...much.
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Originally posted by Shadowlord
Correct. And yes, Sirius is a dedicated scribe, if not one of the more sarcastic...
I'm sorry, did you say sarcastic or misanthropic.
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Ok, bring in Sirus's new desk....ohhhh, this is a big one
Big desk for a big....head. What did you think I was going to say?
Thank you once again. I said it before. This is the friendliest place I've seen when it comes to FR related sites. The fact there are so many authors here should prove testimony to that. Now, someone just needs to start talking to them about donated autographed copies of new works for people who have just been promoted to say, Senior Scribe...for example. |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 20:56:51
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I'll second that. 
And Sirius, don't thank me for the topic. You were the first to congratulate me, and I wanted to extend the same courtesy.  |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 21:18:45
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Originally posted by Shadowlord
I'll second that.
And Sirius, don't thank me for the topic. You were the first to congratulate me, and I wanted to extend the same courtesy.
Darn right. Since you worship a God who gets hissy over the smallest sleight, I think you know how I would have reacted if you hadn't posted this topic! |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 22:08:44
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The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Salabasha
Learned Scribe
Portugal
216 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 22:53:46
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Go Sirius! Drinks on me! *Eh, Sirius, you will pay for em right?*  |
Life is like a box of chocolates. Once you eat the poisoned one you die. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 23:02:30
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 23:24:09
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Originally posted by Salabasha
Go Sirius! Drinks on me! *Eh, Sirius, you will pay for em right?*
Sure as long as they take plastic. After all somewhere at Discovery Card headquarters there is a statue of me with the inscription, "bulding founder" thanks to the charges I accumulated while involved with two ladies in my youth.
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Originally posted by Arivia
Congrats again, Sirius.
Cheers Arivia, a class act who had me at hello. Unlike most others who have me after only saying, "No, SB. I'll pay for the pizza." |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 23:35:21
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Salabasha
Go Sirius! Drinks on me! *Eh, Sirius, you will pay for em right?*
Sure as long as they take plastic. After all somewhere at Discovery Card headquarters there is a statue of me with the inscription, "building founder" thanks to the charges I accumulated while involved with two ladies in my youth.
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Originally posted by Arivia
Congrats again, Sirius.
Cheers Arivia, a class act who had me at hello. Unlike most others who have me after only saying, "No, SB. I'll pay for the pizza."
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Congrats to Sirius
