Simulated Footage of The COU Summit Beating Zahara back to Life.

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32 Competitions, 2 Roleplays with a combined 1,968 words, a new Academy Course completion and a Degree Earned, 4 Society Rank-Ups, 2 with the Envoy Corps. as a Participant, 1 with the GMRG, and another in the Collegium, as well as a Steel Cross, 2 Crescents with Diamond Stars, a Crescent with an Amethyst Star, 2 Crescents with Sapphire Stars, 47 Clusters of Fire, and 3 Clusters of Ice. I can't claim Helmet as one of my own recruits, but, I am glad I pestered them to make their way back to the community, to find a new life among the Galaxy Far, Far, Away, and to give it a chance to ride, all the while not-so-subtly beating them with encouragement to jump in and do things with us and dragging them into various events where I could.

Seeing Zahara reach Knighthood is a grand point for me, much like my own return three years ago, seeing this community for everything it can be without arbitrary limits, enjoying the fun with others, and just being a welcomed part of everything has made it easier not only to find my own stride, but to help others find their places in the community.

This one's for you, Helmet,
Ever onwards!

High Councillor Wolfe, 2025-02-25 08:13:59 UTC

Since his last promotion, Padawan Managarmis has continued to work his way up. Starting by diligently studying in the Aurora Collegium of Sciences (SA), doing 38 courses and earning 7 degrees, including the Sage of History and Lore degree. He didn’t stop there, as he participated in 2 competitions, gaining 2 crescents, a Sapphire and a Topaz respectively. Managarmis has also earned himself a Steel Cross, and rank up’s in 4 of our club’s 6 societies; 1 in the Aurora Collegium of Sciences (SA), 1 in the GMRG, 1 in the Inquisitorius, and 1 in the Shroud Syndicate. All of this activity has accumulated in reaching the required 3600 XP for his promotion to Knighthood!

As thus, it is with great honor to promote him from the rank of Padawan (JM3) to Knight (JM4). I look forward to seeing your continued rise through the ranks. Congratulations Knight Managarmis!

~ QUA Tahiri Tarentae

Adept Tahiri Thorn Morte Tarentae, 2025-02-22 22:01:58 UTC

I can't even catch a breather from recommendations over here! In just five days since their last promotion to JM1, Esen has slammed their way up yet another rank!

Esen has taken part in a whopping 14 competitions in less than a week, including earning a Crescent with Sapphire and a Crescent with Topaz from them. Eight Gaming activities have earned them a phenomenal 139 Clusters of Fire, and an advancement in the Grand Master's Royal Guard. In the middle of all of this, they also earned their first Anteian Cross - and I'm sure more awards will be coming soon.

For an absolutely blistering amount of activity and involvement in Brotherhood activities, it is with great pleasure that I recommend Esen for advancement to the rank of JM2!

Bograt, 2025-02-19 17:04:22 UTC

Since his last promotion, Wolfe has spent eight months on the COU Summit, seven of them as Consul. He has helped to keep the clan engaged and active, been a constant presence on Discord--including as a regular contributor to discussions in Yammer--and set the bar for direct recruiting efforts in this club. And all of that, he's done as an EQ3. He has more than earned this promotion.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2025-02-19 15:20:35 UTC

Masahiro, or Wolfe as he is known to most, has been a force of nature in Odan-Urr. As Fist I got to see him provide structure and leadership support to drive gaming activity within COU in ways few unit leaders had. While COU no longer has a summit member dedicated to gaming activity, it still remains something Wolfe and the summit emphasize and provide a steady stream of content for.

Once I stepped down from the council and returned home to COU I got to see Wolfe’s vision for the clan firsthand. I joke about tormenting Wolfe as my retirement hobby but he has been nothing but welcoming, engaging and affirming to all members young and old. It is an intimidating tightrope to take an established lore and culture like Odan-Urr and take it in a fresh new direction but Wolfe makes it look easy. From the old opinionated cane wavers to the new joins full of energy, Wolfe has united us all with a clear vision for the clan.

The summit operates like clockwork with consistent reports and engaging content. Young leaders are fostered and given a chance to shine while old talent is given new purpose. All this doesn’t happen by accident and is a testament to Wolfe’s strong leadership as much as the efforts of the individual summiters.

On behalf of the membership of Odan-Urr, thank you for all that you do and enjoy this well deserved promotion.

Master Turel Sorenn, 2025-02-18 16:27:00 UTC

Masahiro was initially a new face to me when I returned from hiatus. We formally met when I applied for a position in the Clan and my experience with him since then has been increasingly positive.

Masahiro has an overall positive attitude, sure, but that's not his primary strength. His primary strength is his attitude as a leader. He gives enough room for his Quaestors and BTLs to develop, engage with the membership, and create the kind of content the Clan requires, while also being there to support with advice or with hands-on management should his subordinates be overwhelmed. He is a constant presence in chat (Summit and otherwise) and he seems to genuinely enjoy Club leadership. As a Quaestor at the time of writing this recc, I can say from personal experience that Masahiro has had a positive and refreshing influence on COU, on the Summit and on me personally.

As someone with experience in the lowest and highest echelons of leadership in the Club, I can truthfully say Masahiro is a great Consul, and I hope to see him in Council positions in the future, should that be one of his interests.

Congratulations on the promotion, it is well earned and overdue. Elder is right around the corner.

-Vyr

Boss Morgan Sorenn, 2025-02-19 12:43:33 UTC

"Leaders are made, not born. You learn to become a leader by doing what other excellent leaders have done before you. You become proficient in your job or skill, and then you become proficient at understanding the motivations and behaviors of other people."

I have worked beside Wolfe in leadership for many many years, across many sites. He is always a steadfast constant and a voice of calm reasoning wherever he goes. The Brotherhood is no different-- Wolfe stepped into leadership here just as naturally as he stepped into it many other places. Though he might have stumbled a bit at first, he quickly hit his stride and hasn't looked back.

Even when I was in Arcona, Wolfe's love for his clan was apparent. I've watched as he has poured in countless, sleepless hours trying to drag his home from the depths. Odan-Urr was where he got his first taste of the Brotherhood and he felt a sense of responsibility to help the place that helped him when he was in a hard spot.

The joy in his face when COU not only met, but exceeded, the expectations set by the council made it all that more clear that Wolfe loves what he does. He loves uplifting others, and helping them find confidence and comfort wherever they may lack it.

He's built a stellar team for his clan summit, and continues to help them excel at what they do. And he's recruiting like a madman on top of it all! He's recruited and caused so many people to stay in the Brotherhood that the Emissary staff had to adjust their statistics because of his impact.

I can't wait to see this unstoppable man do more and more. To Elder and beyond-- maybe even to the council.

Professional Nildea Vidh, 2025-02-19 13:33:02 UTC

Guardian Adherent Remalia Manvar has reached the required 1300 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 2! Since their last promotion just the other day, Remalia has participated in 13 competitions. They've been firing it up with gaming, a total of 4 gaming activities that netted them 40 Clusters of Fire and 2 rank ups in the Grand Master's Royal Guard. They also have successfully passed a Shadow Academy course during this short span.

Remalia has been a lovely addition to the clan. It's wonderful to see how engaged and interested they are. They even recently started exploring the roleplay side of the Brotherhood. I look forward to seeing where their adventures take them. But for now:

Congratulations on your promotion to Journeyman 2, Remalia Manvar! May the stars guide your path.

Consul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna, 2025-02-18 06:19:19 UTC

Remalia has made huge efforts to learn all they can about the innerworkings of the Brotherhood, spending many laborious hours in the Shadow Academy. In addition to increasing their brainpower, Remalia has joined the Envoy Corps and plans to make quite a lot of headway there once they have settled. I look forward to seeing how apprentice does in the Brotherhood.

Battlemaster Doon Sulvir, 2025-02-18 01:45:45 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Ben Ostrek. I have heard reports from Clan Vizsla that you have managed to accumulate 5 XP.

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-02-15 02:40:59 UTC

Ben Ostrek, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to Clan Vizsla, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-02-15 02:40:22 UTC

Esen Dulle, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed.

I will continue to watch your progress, Esen Dulle, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-02-14 23:31:48 UTC

Remalia Manvar, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed.

I will continue to watch your progress, Remalia Manvar, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Dr. Rhylance
Headmaster

Dr. Ben, 2025-02-14 23:30:41 UTC

Did you think we were done already?
You've burnt your way through the heavens of Kiast and managed to crash land somewhere amid the Jedi Temple before absconding off to help us wage a war against our enemies elsewhere, thinking your meteoric rise to fame wasn't going to be celebrated? Oh, no! You've not only taught, fought, and sliced your way through every challenge put in front of you. We've spoken up about everything you've done in our last award for you, so I won't repeat it here since it was mere moments ago, but your rise to fame has certainly been warranted.

The Knights of Allusis have been a storied unit among Odan-Urr for years, and seeing their rebirth herald the birth of a significant new addition to The Clan has been a spectacular story to behold. You've done us all proud!

Ever onward, Kav!

High Councillor Wolfe, 2025-02-13 21:34:54 UTC

What can I say about Knight Commander Syrena Valkar that hasn't already been said. Others have already spoken about her participation and awards so I want to speak on her leadership and interpersonal skills.

Serena took charge of One of the oldest and storied battle teams Odan-Urr ever had. She had her visions for the team and is creating Our next chapter while remembering and building upon the past.

Being one of the old Knights and an old BTS as well I have seen her make new and veteran members feel welcome and heard. She embodies the old Hoth Hype and is such a refreshing new face/voice the house / clan and the entire DJB needs.

For inspiring me to be more active and just being awesome I'm proud to give you the Hoth Fathers's blessings for this well-deserved promotion!!!!!

Salutes Knight Commander Syrena Valkar

Edgar Drachen, the Hoth Father

Ghost Edgar Drachen, 2025-02-11 04:19:50 UTC

Remember on the last rec I said you could take a break? I do recommend those at times. But it seems that Syrena is on a nonstop path forward. As a former knight commander, and current Hoth Quaester, I am glad to be working alongside Syrena. She is endlessly enthusiastic about her role as knight commander, and in addition to getting my email blown up by her endless activity I will also get messages from her about her progress on the story.

I knew when she managed to get Edgar of all people to be actually active in the House she was on her way to great things, and yet somehow every new achievement she pulls off is an amazing surprise to watch. Congradulations Syrena!

Padawan Tisto Kingang, 2025-02-13 02:28:08 UTC