Category:Black Dragons

Bo Breaux never wanted for anything. Ever since he was a small boy, he was complimented on his sharp wit, good looks, and athletic ability. The Breaux family was wealthy and owned one of the largest slave plantations in the deep south. When the civil war started up, Bo didn’t hesitate to enlist and much like he did in the other aspects of his life, he shined in the army. While not exactly advancing far in rank, he was known for killing the most union soldiers in his battalion, earning many awards and honors. When the war ended, he became bored with life in the south. Bo took whatever money his father would give him and headed north to start a new life. It was in New York that he invested in many businesses, expanding the Breaux empire in ways that his forefathers only imagined. Upon retirement, he went on to meet the other founders in North Hollow to raise the academy.

Bo’s grandson, Jethro, went on to found the society that went nameless for generations. Members of the society revered the mythical dragon for what it represented; Power, majesty, and superiority were all the things the society strive for and craved. They were bold and full-force, much like Bo was in his heyday. In later years, they took to branding their members with the symbol of the dragon. It was at that time where the students gave them their name, the Black Dragons. Jocks seem to flock towards the society as they value manliness and power over anything. Girls can be inducted, though they are given a much harder time. Members of the Black Dragons are bold, reckless, and strong.

History
Many students throughout North Hollow Academy's storied history have claimed credit for originating the Black Dragons. The consensus, however, is that Jethro Breaux (Grandson of Bo Breaux) originated the society as a secret club for he and his circle of upper class southern-born classmates in 1904.

Due to the fact that the society wasn't formally referred to as the Black Dragons until current Deputy Headmaster Conley Stone coined the name in 1985, after beginning to brand members with a dragon's insignia, much of their storied history is the subject of legend and word-of-mouth gossip. Rumored alumni include business tycoon Orson Ingram, and world renowned author Joseph Grimsley. Three years later, in 1988, the Dragons would welcome their first African-American member in Eric Payton. It would be another ten years before they would have their first woman attempt a trial, and fifteen before one actually managed to join in 2003. Mysteriously, her name has been lost the passage of time.

The decision to brand initiates would eventually carry the added bonus of making adult Dragons easily recognizable to the society's extensive alumni network, allowing them to more easily find employment and, ultimately, immense professional success in everything from business to athletics.

The current leader of the Black Dragons is fourth year Brandon Hurst, who has the distinction of being both the youngest Infernal Grand Master (by a margin of two months), and the first black leader in the society's history- Having taken on the position after former IGM Jefferson Breaux stepped down.

Infernal Grand Master
The Infernal Grand Master is the highest power in the Black Dragons. While there is a chain of command, his word is law. The current Infernal Grand Master is Brandon Hurst.

Dextral Master
The Infernal Grand Master's second-in-command, and the next rung down the ladder. Often serves as a trusted adviser and confidante. He's expected to be the Leader's voice when the leader isn't present. The current Dextral Master is Jefferson Breaux, himself formerly an Infernal Grand Master.

Sinistral Master
The Infernal Grand Master's aide (Call him a 'bodyguard' and you're likely to collect some broken ribs). The left-hand man of the IGM, so to speak, he's not always the smartest guy in the world but he can definitely handle himself in a fight.

Executioner
If you run afoul of the Dragons, this is often the guy who's put in charge of deciding the punishment. Ideally, he'll also be the one to personally enforce it. Even by Dragon standards, this guy is dangerous. Not someone you want to cross. Last year, the position was held by Winchester Barrington, but it is currently open.

Strategist
Another trusted adviser, who often has the ear of the Infernal Grand Master. An organization like the Dragons is often short on brains, and someone who rises above the average is often very highly valued.

Trialmaster
Customarily the position given to a third or fourth year being groomed to take over as leader, as a means of assessing their suitability to command. Or a fifth year who has tenure, but not enough distinction to justify promoting him higher. As a result, the position is on the lower end of the "elite" Dragons' spectrum of influence. He still holds a degree of power.