I am honored to present Xeipha for induction into the Equite ranks today. She has served House Galeres and Clan Arcona as an active and loyal member for quite some time, and enriches our chat rooms and culture with her mere presence. She has more than earned her place as an Equite I.

Since her last elevation, Xeipha has participated in 35 competitions and co-organized 1 competition. She has submitted 2 PvE Activities, smashed 24 courses in the Shadow Academy, and earned herself two Dark Side Degrees. She has collected an Anteian Cross, 18 crescents (2 Cr-D, 6 Cr-R, 5 Cr-A, 2 Cr-S, 3 Cr-E) with over a 50% placement rate, 70 Clusters of Earth and 1 Scroll of Indoctrination (for recruit Ve’lira). She is regularly active in both Clan and House Chat (GIF Queen) - driving morale and contributing to the ideas and direction of the Clan. She is also one of our most active artists; regularly participating in the DB Art Chat, sharing her work, and encouraging others to post theirs.

Thank you for your dedication, perseverance, and patience over the past year. You’ve done so many amazing things and we are excited to see where you focus your efforts going forward. Congratulations, Xeipha!

Braecen Kaeth
Quaestor of Galeres

Braecen Kaeth, 2016-05-25 22:09:44 UTC

Xeipha has been a consistently active presence within Arcona. With her cheery discussions and her fiery determination -- demonstrated by her submissions, participations and, crucially, her victories -- Xeipha has been a model member to those Knights in Arcona who look for inspiration for their progression beyond the Journeyman ranks.

Xeipha has most recently been recognised by the Combat Master in his latest report for her stellar submissions to the There’s A GIF For That competition. This was a stellar demonstration of Xeipha’s subtle and nuanced understanding surrounding Character Sheets, skills and feats. This award is a very tangible example of Xeipha’s capability, her drive, and her inherent talent.

For too long has Xeipha watched on the sidelines as others progressed through the ranks. She has a heart of gold and an enviable talent in any platform she chooses to pursue. I am proud to be supplementing Braecen’s recommendation for her elevation to Equite I and I hope to be recommending her for further promotions/accolades in the very near future.

Congratulations, Xeipha!

•Wuntila Arconae, Aedile, House Galeres

Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae, 2016-05-25 22:07:46 UTC

Xeipha - known also to us as Miya, or Cass - is nothing short of one of the sweetest gems in this club. Though less boastful than some in nature, her quiter, positive presence is a constant boon to her House and Clan, and all other aspects of the Brotherhood that she touches. Her humour and thoughtfulness show themselves in her every action, from her many competition submissions - fictions, GIFs, artwork, and so on, placing in several high-level events like the May Fourth Celebrations - to her day to day interactions in chat and email. It should come as little surprise that, just as our members grow beyond Knighthood after completing their Journeymen trials, so too has Miya grown beyond the boundaries of herself or Arcona. She has, as her Aedile and I will testify, become a notable member in the Brotherhood Art Club, encouraging others to create while sharing her own creations. This regard has touched over into her recruitment drive, as she brings more members like her new apprentice, Vel'ira, into the club to explore Star Wars and develop their art. That appreciation of helping others grow, of giving back and expanding our club, has reached other areas, most notably in Miya's own organization of competitions, especially the playlist competition she developed in order to encourage 45 members to further explore their characters, reflect on their character sheets, and incorporate music into their developmental and fiction-writing repetories.

Miya, then, is the budding example of what every Equite should be - patient, tireless, hardworking, kind, and a model of leading by example in the effort to better not just oneself, but all others. She sees opportunities to do so and firmly grasps them, pointing the way for her peers like moss on a rock pointing home to civilization (trust me on this one). For all her dedication and effort, I'm delighted today to be welcoming her into the ranks of Equitehood. Congratulations.

Atyiru Caesura Entar

Consul of Clan Arcona

Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir, 2016-05-25 22:08:44 UTC