Ronovi Tavisaen has been the very definition of toiling away in the Dark Brotherhood leadership and activity mines at various times over the last decade plus. In fact, they've been at the game so long that most of those who served above them in leadership capacities have long since retired or been put out to pasture in some manner or another. That does not, however, take away from the absolutely impressive service record as a competitor and as a leader that they have put together in that time.

Figuring out just how many competitions Ronovi has entered since their last promotion was in and of itself a bit of an archeological expedition all on its own. Through a thorough and exhaustive count (since the database doesn't actually provide reliable data from that far back), it has been found that Ronovi has participated in a staggering 486 competitions. Those competition entries have returned 146 total competition awards in the form of 14 Gold Novae (Ronovi is #1 in lifetime Gold Novae awards earned as well), 4 Silver Novae, 11 Bronze Novae, and 4 Diamond, 18 Ruby, 42 Amethyst, 40 Sapphire, 5 Emerald, 7 Topaz, and 1 Quartz Crescents. They've piled up an impressive amount of fiction activity in the form of over 42,000 words of fiction along with nearly 25,000 words across Run-On posts and taken home 142 Clusters of Ice. Ronni would never consider themselves a gamer, but they somehow accumulated 1,031 clusters of Earth and 9 Clusters of Fire over 10 PvP matches and 92 Gaming Activities. I've seen some very fun graphical entries from Ronovi over the years, and those bright in 42 Clusters of Graphite. Ronni has taken on mentoring roles over the years that granted a pair of Scrolls of the Master. And, of course, going along with all of those aforementioned Novae comes 93 Vendetta seals of 7 different varieties.

Even more importantly has been their leadership work. Ronovi was serving as Praetor to the Headmaster upon their last promotion, a position of service that continued for another four months until Ronovi was advanced to the position of Headmaster. I served with them during that time and saw firsthand the work that Ronovi did. Course cleanups and audits, managing a disparate and sometimes challenging staff, launching new courses where some still remain in use to this day without significant revision. That three quarter tour as Headmaster did much to keep a steady tiller for the Academy as an institution, even as some in leadership questioned its ongoing value. What Ronovi has done since for Plagueis has also merits recognition. The value that was provided by their leadership tenures, both of them, has been much needed for the Ascendant Clan. Ronni's second go at the work of leading Plagueis is one without many comparisons. A year as Proconsul backed up with two years as Consul made for an unparalleled level of leadership consistency that has not often been seen in Plagueis. Overseeing significant advancement through Lore and running several Clan events made sure that members had content to consume. Ronovi has served as the primary organizer of 96 competitions and the co-organizer on a further 25 since their last advancement, concrete numbers to illustrate their continued work as a producer for the members that they have led. All in all, their continued excellence has seen Ronovi awarded with one Ruby Scepter, one Amethyst Kukri, two Sapphire Blades, three Anteian Crosses, and three Dark Crosses over the time since they were promoted to Equite 4.

By any metric, Ronovi has made laudable contributions to both Clan Plagueis and the Dark Brotherhood as a whole over the years. They have served as a mentor to leaders, both past and present, that have helped build the Brotherhood into what it is today. I myself learned at their feet in many ways, both as a member during their tenure leading Tarentum and as Praetor working more directly. This has been a long time coming, but I am at least thankful to be the one who sits down and puts pen to paper, as it were, to finally make this happen. This recommendation does what it can to serve as the thanks of a grateful Consul, Clan, and Brotherhood.

Master Selika Roh di Plagia, 2022-04-07 00:26:00 UTC