Wow. Where to start here? This lady’s a powerhouse. I’ll just have to follow tradition and say I’m delighted to be recommending Kooki for this Anteian Cross. In the short few months that she’s been with us, Kooki has been nothing but active, amiable, and generally amazing. She takes on any challenge we can throw at her, and despite being in the very hectic spot of brand-new motherhood, she’s always about to offer a kind word and support her Clan. It’s about time she saw some accolades for her merits.

Last awarded a Dark Cross in November, Kooki’s certainly churned out enough activity in the meantime to impress. She’s tackled endless competitions around Arcona--and in the Brotherhood when we couldn’t quite keep up with her boundless energy--for a total of nineteen different competitions, fifteen of which she placed in, including numerous db-wide competitions, holiday competitions, and the Clan’s Operation: Sojourn competitions, spanning everything from fiction, a run-on, and poetry to graphics, multimedia, and gaming. Beyond this amazing ratio of activity and skill, she’s also continued to actively participate in gaming for Clusters of Fire, and provide ideas and run competitions of her own for her fellow members.

Most recently though, Kooki’s participation in the Clan’s fiction event, Operation: Sojourn, is of particular note. Kooki coordinated with her teammates in Dark Forge as well as an veteran, planning for the Run-On events and putting together posts to ultimately further her team’s success outside of mere activity. Her contributions and efforts helped Dark Forge to place in the top five overall for the event as well as to acclaim in the Run-On. Kooki’s never far when someone needs her, and she provided an example, as always, to her fellows of what a hard-working, caring member truly is.

Congratulations on the Anteian Cross, Amy. I’m amazed you’ve gone this long without one, and imagine you’ll see many more. Thank you for your work, and keep up the brilliancy. I look forward to seeing what more comes of it.

Aedile of House Galeres

Golden Envoy Abbey Atty Attiter Ann, 2014-02-18 00:21:24 UTC

For achieving 1st place in the Red Moon Rising competition.

Lak Nafri, 2014-02-18 14:10:20 UTC

For achieving 2nd place in the Red Moon Rising competition.

Lak Nafri, 2014-02-18 14:10:20 UTC

For achieving 3rd place in the Red Moon Rising competition.

Lak Nafri, 2014-02-18 14:10:20 UTC

The Dark Cross is Awarded to those who have shown a strong level of activity within their Battle Team by participation in competitions and events!

Marrek Gunstinson has really made a dent in the Shadow Academy gaining his Maven’s in Flight and General history which bumped him into Society Rank IV. Marrek also took steps towards the ACC in completing his ACC certification, while participating in the Operation Sojourn Run-On with two posts to earn 2 Clusters of Ice and two crescents! He was responsible for recruiting and guiding Adam Bolera who has been a major success in a variety of areas that are not limited to the Shadow Academy itself. Marrek serves as an ideal mentor to Adam in the way of being around to answer questions and nudging his apprentice to get to know the fellow members of his Battleteam, which has sparked an eruption of activity from the master/apprentice duo that has made Shadow Phyle the rising star that it is. Since Adam’s recruitment Marrek has received a Scroll of Indoctrination, a Scroll of Foundation, one Crescent with a topaz star, and two clusters of ice which he gained from participating in the Run-on portion of Operation Sojourn.

Congratulations Marrek!

Battleteam Leader of Shadow Phyle

Lynnyaria Meraudstar, 2014-02-18 05:59:27 UTC