Spears has recently been our "guinea pig," of sorts, by being the first member of Tarentum to undergo our revised system of Jedi Trials. I must say, I am pleasantly surprised, and pleased with his performance. He not only completed them in amazing time (I believe he got them done in one day, even), they were quality submissions, and with even such quick time, they were easily recognizable as having been created with much thought. I am sure that, before I released to him the events, he had been thinking of this event for some time. I post now the words of his master, Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae:

"Spears has proven himself an exceptional addition to this Clan. His drive is there and his ability becomes more refined with each passing day and challenge. I can very well picture him rising to a greater prominence within the Clan and the Brotherhood.

Spears will serve as a fine addition, too, to the rank of our Masters.
Knowing your own weaknesses is nothing but a hidden strength: when you know where your own weakness lies, you can instruct others in a very unique manner. Folding and hammering those you teach like a piece of steel into a fine blade. Spears knows where his skills lie. He sometimes sells himself short, but that's understandable.

It will be very interesting, now, to see whom he wishes to pass his skills on to, and how they will learn.

I would like Spears to remember one thing, from all of this.
Patience is no real virtue, rather it is a real asset. With patience, you can bide your time waiting to strike. Whether the strike is to assist Clan or friend or bring down a foe is a moot point, just that you learn to wait for the right time to dig your sword into your target's belly."

I believe Spears is more than qualified, and assuredly ready for this. He has completed the Jedi Trials successfully, and I find him worthy to be the next Knight of Tarentum, as does my PCON, Rekio Corsair, and his House Summit.

Congratulations, Spears.

Spears Tarentae, 2003-12-17 23:00:00 UTC