There will be more awards later in the week, but I will end my spurt today with one final recognition.
I was talking with Pyralis today about how hard it is to write a recommendation for our Deputy Grand. I personally know how much Mav does for this club -- I work with him daily on running everything, but it's hard to put it into words. I think it's the same problem I have in explaining what I do myself on a day-to-day basis; there's simply too much.
What I can explain is that without Mav, the Dark Brotherhood would not be what it is today. I would be long gone, and so would a host of other important members. Some clans would be in shambles, and many different projects would not have come into fruition. Mav is the backbone of this club -- he supports us, he directs us, he is always there to hold things together.
The team of Jac and Mav is a balanced one. Mav is the equivalent on IRC or me through email. I spend a lot of time dealing with the projects, Mav spends a lot of time dealing with the people. I do a lot of work on the tomorrow of the club, Mav works on the today. Mav is amazing at picking up the slack on the days when I simply can't put in 100% and he is always there in a crisis. It's amazing the knowledge that Mav possesses -- he hears everything, knows everyone and can mediate problems like no one else.
Personally, Mav keeps me under control at times when I want to lose it. I can remember times when I've been down and out but Mav has talked me through problems. Mav frequently reads over proof emails from me to make sure I have it right, and when proposals come along, Mav always has a viewpoint that I didn't think of. He sees the vision of the DB's future and knows when the steering needs to be corrected.
Mav has a kind soul; he is compassionate like no other. He always wants the best outcome in every situation for everyone involved. Mav is a man that I would never doubt the integrity of -- he holds the truth in a high regard. He is a good friend.
Mav does so much on a daily basis to keep this place running. It's unreal the number of connections he has, the amount of conversing he does. He keeps tabs on everything and always makes sure that things are done right. Simply put, I could not do my job without Mav here.
I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to our Deputy Grand Master. Today I only repay a part of that debt by elevating him to the rank of Dark Prophet.
Thanks, Mav.
- Lord Jac Cotelin
Telaris... "Mav"... Cantor...I call him Mav, usually... How to
begin...It is hard to find words for someone so skilled in so many
aspects of the Brotherhood... First of all, in my opinion, Mav is by
far the most worthy candidate for the rank of Dark Prophet within the
Dark Brotherhood at present. I can't emphasize that enough. Today,
we've seen some of the pillars of Rebirth rewarded for their hard
work. However, a lot of their work has been recent – done within the
last 5 or 6 months. Mav's contributions have spanned a bridge into our
past as far back as the Exodus itself. Just as he was to Lord Firefox,
he continues today as a powerful advisor on everything that occurs
within the Brotherhood. His persistence in Inter-Club Relations has
brought us new membership and secured us Alliances stronger than any
I've known from the past as an EH member. He has worked consistently
on the Order of Battle and it is now complete. The Dominion project,
which was started only recently has shown strong progress.
These accomplishments, if completed by you or me, would be worthy of a
nice sacrificial blade of some sort. However, we are not here today to
recognize a man of simple projects. We are here to recognize a leader
of leadersÂ…
Telaris... "Mav"... Cantor... Mav has been the binding strength that
has helped the clans of the Brotherhood stay together. He has assisted
both house and summit members in becoming better leaders, acting as an
overseer of much of what they do, giving advice where necessary. He
suggests ideas to members and leaders which help the clans advance to
a higher stage of internal activity. As any of you know, when you
receive a medal or promotion, Mav is just one of those names on that
long list of recipients. However, Mav is part of many other mailing
lists, lists that even extend between the leaders of your clans. He
reads all of these e-mails, getting to know your clan and its
functions. Occasionally, questions arise or disputes ensue. Mav is a
grand mediator of sorts, saving both sides a lot of time and helping
to achieve a mutually agreeable resolution. Beyond this, Mav maintains
a strong presence on IRC, making himself available to all of the
members of the Brotherhood. I'm sure you've had the chance to talk to
him once or twice. He strives to know the clans which he helps to lead
and must ultimately choose replacements from this membership when
leaders resign.
However, what I value most about Mav, is his universal knowledge on
almost all matters of the Brotherhood. No matter what question or
concern I have, Mav knows what's going on and has always made time to
address me and help argue out an answer or theory about the DB. But,
it goes beyond business, really. Mav is a person I have known as a
friend for many years and he has always been there to support me when
things get rough.
Mav is an excellent Deputy to Jac. Mav is reliable. Mav isn't out to
get as much rank and as many medals as possible in as little time. He
doesn't pick fights and can get along with almost anyone in the Dark
Council or with the general membership. He consults and makes
decisions. He presents arguments that have a unique perspective and
helps everyone involved achieve a higher understanding and purpose for
their tasks in the grand scheme of things. What a huge surprise this
will be when Mav returns from his leave...Dark Prophet? In two years?
No Mav... Dark Prophet Telaris... "Mav"... Cantor...Today...
Congratulations my good friend. -- DA Acxodim "DV" Pyralis
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DA Acxodim "DV" Pyralis (Sith)/M:GM-EP-ICTE/Dinaari of Taldryan
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One of the Seven Leaders of the Exodus
Telaris "Mav" Cantor, 2005-08-02 22:00:00 UTC