I can never find enough to say about Maaz/Uji/Donny/my brother from another clutch. He's sarcastic and a bit of a dick, which is part of why we love him so much. He's reliable, he's helpful, and he has somehow over the years become knowledgeable, despite his best efforts. He's everything you expect of an Arconan, and I'm bloody well pleased to see him getting this shiny stabby award finally!

Despite having just recently stepped down from Proconsul, when the Clan needed leadership help he stepped back in, serving as a Quaestor for 3 more months, and a Battleteam Leader for 2.

While he's organized competitions since his last promotion, they fall under the purview of our mighty Fist. He has participated in 80 competitions, excluding containers or bracket, proving to still be an active member of Arcona.

In this time he earned 1 Silver Nova from the War, 3 Ruby Crescents, 5 Amethyst, 5 Sapphire and 4 Emeralds. For his writing efforts he picked up 14 Clusters of Ice, his artistic talents netted him 25 Clusters of Graphite. In the land of gaming he picked up 9 Pendants of Blood, 196 Clusters of Fire and 1,064 Clusters of Earth!

As can be seen, Donny has kept up on the activity and leadership that makes him a great member. Congratulations, mate, you earned this award.

Kordath Bleu
Consul, Arcona

The Log is one of my favorite members because he’s not only active, but he’s an old guy. That is to say, he’s been here a while, retired from leadership (for now), and yet still remains genuinely active. He games, he writes, he games, he draws, then boots up his system to game some more; that’s to say nothing for how he is likewise active in chats, working with folks on the regular be they new blood or incoming leadership. Dude’s a beast, even if the delivery is sometimes a bit wooden. We still love him. Thank you Donny for sticking it out for so long and not leafing us to wallow in the void. I’m glad you’ve kept rooted to Galeres, and look forward to seeing even more awesomeness from you in the future.

Qyreia Arronen Quaestor, Galeres

This term gets bandied around a lot, but Grot truly is a rockstar. He has accomplished more since his promotion in December than many members of the Brotherhood ever do. Even those of average activity would be hard-pressed to match those contributions over the course of a year. If there's a metric by which we judge activity, I'm confident Grot breaks it.

In the past two months, Grot has organized 4 competitions and participated in an astonishing 62. Yes, 62. He has earned 3 Diamond Crescents, 7 Ruby Crescents, 5 Amethyst Crescents, 10 Sapphire Crescents, an Emerald Crescent and 3 Topaz Crescents. He has also earned 2 Pendants of Blood, 199 Clusters of Fire, 60 Clusters of Earth, 33 Clusters of Ice, 4 Clusters of Graphite, 19 Seals of Wrath and 3 Shadow Academy Degrees. He is, in a word, unstoppable.

In addition to his personal accolades, Grot has been a workhouse for his Clan. He has put in an incredible amount of work on the Wiki. In the past two, he's created or updated a number of articles (over 200, in fact), including reviewing and summarizing over 20,000 words worth of submissions to Arcona's ongoing Selen Development Projects.

In that same time he assisted the FIST's office with Hearthstone testing, submitted numerous proposals to update and streamline Arcona's possessions, and has demonstrated a consistent willingness and desire to, and a talent for, assisting other new members with their characters and with fitting into Arcona's effusive, often confusing, always overwhelming culture.

Truly, Grot is a pivotal member of Arcona, and a paragon of what a member can be. He's well liked, he's well respected, and he truly wants to help those around him and make his Clan and the Brotherhood a better place for everyone in it.

Grot, you continue to amaze me. You set an incredibly high bar for everyone around you, and for those who will come after you. Don't blame me when they lynch you for making them look bad in comparison.

Congratulations!

• Terran Koul, Proconsul, Clan Arcona

Out of everyone I have run across in the couple years of being in the Brotherhood, I don’t think any of them have matched pace with Grot. The man is non-stop! Literally, I don’t think he even sleeps!

Joking aside, Grot has a fierce tenacity in the DJB. When not causing the SA staff to panic about having enough exams to satisfy him — he was the top exam taker through October to December — he was participating in competitions. Since he was last promoted, he has done at least one competition a day. And, to make that even more impressive, he did these comps while bored, waiting for more project work to do. This man put together an unheard of 54 pages of wiki edits within one day to be approved by his Summit! Grot has worked intensely on organizing the Arconan wiki, from the clan to the Houses and battleteams. It’s an ongoing project, but what he’s accomplished is extraordinary. His wiki work had earned him December’s Wikipedian of the month! Other projects include assisting in the Hearthstone testing, in the Voidbreaker Wiki Development project, and with a proposal to reform the Arconan possessions.

Grot’s efforts in the Brotherhood don’t stop there. He engages constantly with his teammates and clanmates, offering advice and positive interactions. The lizardman encourages writing, gaming, and art activities with others, supporting their endeavors. Grot has especially been one of the heads revitalizing the gaming energy within the Clan, willingly freeing himself to gather Starcraft players and other gamers to play. The Trandoshan has even presented several competitions for his fellow DJBers to participate in.

All in all, Grot’s level of drive, enthusiasm, and interest to better his Clan as well as the Brotherhood is something inspiring to new and old members alike. It is rejuvenating to witness and brings a hopeful light to the future of this club. Grot, keep up this indomitable spirit. You are an example to aspire to be even half of.

It is with great honor that I recommend Grot to be awarded with a Sapphire Blade. Greatly deserved, lizard man. Now you can stab it into your heated rock like Excalibur or something. I look forward to where your future goes.

Zujenia

Quaestor, House Qel-Droma of Arcona

It is not every day that a Journeyman is considered for a sacramental award, but Grot is truly deserving of one. He has been a member of the DB for approximately four months, and in that time he has proven to be an active and productive member of the clan. He has dived headlong into project work, continuing in his work to overhaul the Arconan wiki pages. He has also assisted in the development of the Voidbreaker wiki, and provided assistance to Uji and Drac with Hearthstone testing.

Despite doing enough project work for two people, Grot continues to participate in a multitude of competitions, even taking first place in the Arconan Winter Puzzle Series. He is also a constant presence on Telegram, where he is all too happy to nerd out at any hour of the day. I have legitimately asked him when he sleeps, because I have no idea how he manages to accomplish as much as he does.

It is for these reasons that I am happy to recommend Grot for a Sapphire Blade. Congratulations, Grot. It is a pleasure to work with you, and I am looking forward to seeing all that you will accomplish!

I have had the pleasure of working under Moro multiple times first when he was Consul of the Clan and then as Quaestor. Both times I have been impressed by his ability to take charge of a situation and develop impressive competitions like the "Last Voyage of the Kesaret" event and his work on several competitions to develop COU's hosts: the Vatali including "Tracing the Linage", "Real Estate on Kiast", "A Guardsman's Symbol" and others. Not only were these enjoyable for the members, but they helped develop our new fictional home in the Kiast System.

Congratulations Moro, you have earned this! I look forward to continuing to work with you!

I had the pleasure of working under Moro for 2 months as his Aedile where his guidance and inspiration towards the House helped me continue to drive it forward into a continue growth of activity. Together we ended up creating and updating over 10 different wiki articles for the House page to include the new "Defender of Satele Shan" competition and wiki document page.

Next we were able to create and run a House even called "The Last Voyage of Kesaret" that contained 7 sub-competitions and had the unique twist of utilizing the members lore from submissions into the House event fiction that would stay with the House wiki history.

Even after stepping down 3 months ago to further his own studies for school in RL, he still has maintained an active presence as an advisor to both the Clan and the House. His activity since then has still been top notch. He was able to participate in 12 GJW competitions, where he earned nailed a 1st place finish netting the Clan some major placement points and earning himself a Gold Nova in the competition "Machines are Stronger".

Moro truly is a leader to this Clan who has been around since before I can remember. In and out of leadership his advice is respected, warranted, and many times needed at the right times. He is my Obi-Wan of the Clan. He always knows when to chime in and the areas we could seek out to best grow when the time is needed. Moro thank you for all that you have done brother. This is well deserved. Congrats brother!

Six months ago, Kelly’s journey as a Professor ended, and she began down the path of a dedicated, efficient, and dutiful Magistrate to the Headmaster. Kelly is an integral part of the core Shadow Academy staff. In her role as Magistrate, Kelly has assisted with multiple projects, of which implementing the revised Leadership courses were of particular note, taking the entire Leadership Competitions course under her guise and assisting edits with others. She also assisted with the creation of new the new canon history courses, and has created a final draft of a new Battle Plan Course that is to submitted for approval pending final edits. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of Magistrates to grade on behalf of Professors when called upon, and Kelly has met that call, grading a total of 48 exams during her tenure. And finally, Kelly is a reliable and active figure within the Shadow Academy ranks, regularly engaging in dialogue with the other staff for the betterment of the organization. Congratulations, Kelly!

There isn’t much I feel I can say that hasn’t already been covered. Rulvak is one hell of a member. By far, he is helpful in the most auspicious of ways at the most random times, and he does so in a way that is often neither overt or obtrusive. He is a Galeres household name that, given his activity, should be an example for the ambitious to follow, and the unable to envy. I wholly support the recommendation of a Sapphire Blade for Rulvak, Galeres’ shining star.

Battlord Rulvak Qurroc has served as the Magistrate to the Grand Master for the past ten months. In that window he has served as an adviser, idea generator, and gaming guru. Rulvak's insight and comments have supported changes in gaming policy, changes in DB events (GJW), and changes in the manner in which I interact with our members.

Rulvak has also served as one of our few gaming leaders who has the capacity and ability to organize DJB wide raids in the games that he plays. This recently led to a DJB raid that generated fellowship and DJB activity.

Grats buddy!

While only working with Maximus Alvinius briefly in a leadership capacity within Satele Shan, I can say his impact is truly prolific. He is an endless resource of energy, dedication, and commitment to the House and truly leads by example. Whether it be constant communication, personal attention to his people, or fostering the best in others.

Recently, I came back to a more active role due to the support of Maximus Alvinius. He personally inspired me to take the helm of a Battleteam, which now is a fully formed and thriving part of Satele Shan. His ability to inspire, lead, and create is unmatched. I can only say that without Maximus Alvinius the House, Clan, and DJB as a whole would be less vibrant and less sustainable. His impact touches far and wide. In closing, Alvinius you bring out the best in all of us and are truly deserving of this award.

Maximus Alvinius has been a key part of Satele Shan's recent successes. It is because of this that I believe he is deserving of a Sapphire Blade.

First and foremost, he took a House in dire need of energy and injected some of his seemingly unlimited supply. Whether it was the youngest journeyman or the oldest member, I've seen him time and again pump them up to the point they outdo themselves, astonishingly pleased with themselves at the very end. Once you add his recruiting efforts, you have a very different House than when he arrived. Simply put, he takes the time and effort to get to know his members and be their friend, not just someone who will ask them to do competitions.

Second, he has been an attentive Master to two Journeymen, one of which has already reached Knight. He has really shined in the GJW in his help for his newest student, successfully working with her to ensure she had what she needed to feel confident enough to submit to all but 2 competitions in the GJW. He didn't wait for her to "sink or swim". He was there for her as a true mentor should be in the DJB. As the Master of a journeyman who participated in the most competitions, I am extremely proud of his performance in the Master-Student program.

The above, combined with his open-door policy makes it so that everyone in Satele Shan feels welcomed. As Rollmistress, I can't ask for anything better. You've nailed it, Maximus! As such, I wholeheartedly recommend that Maximus Alvinius be awarded a Sapphire Blade. Thanks for being a good teammate and congratz to a job well done!!!

Aura Ta'var
Rollmistress, Odan-Urr

I have known Maximus for a while, but only recently really gotten to know him. Working with him as Aedile has been an awesome experience. We work well together and bounce ideas off of each other regularly for what we should do as a House, fiction and competitions both. I am very hopeful for the future of House Satele Shan and Tython Squadron Battle Team,

Maximus my friend, congratulations! I look forward to continue working with you!

Maximus, aka Landon, has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He came to House Shan with unbound enthusiasm and fresh ideas, both as AED and QUA. During the war he was an absolute beast, as others have detailed. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Shan and COU with Maximus on the summit.

On a more personal level, I dare say one could not ask for a better or more loyal friend. I've watched him embrace not just our members in COU but all members, regardless of clan. If you want someone to game with, Maximus is there, if you just want to hang out and shoot the breeze on Discord or googlehangouts, he's there, if you have ideas to share he's your biggest cheerleader. I personally feel lucky to count him as my friend and on behalf of all the members of COU and House Shan, thank you for all that you do!

Turel Sorenn
Consul Emeritus, Clan Odan-Urr

I've known Blade in the DJB going on a little over 2 and half years from now. She returned from the Rogues back then returning to CSP while I was RM at the time. During her first few months there I had many conversations with her and she definitely had big aspirations for both herself and her Clan. Over time these talks became reality as she showed up and put in the work to make them happen. Her dedication and efforts were always met with great success.

Over time we would somehow both end up on the opposite side of the dark with her now my RM here in Odan-Urr. Blade since then has gone on to hold position as RM and no matter the platform she uses, she touches each member with positivity. Whether it's with the Shiba posts, or her e-mails signed in "Pheromones" to which my our own member from Greece, Zeline Nemesis loved so much since the word originated with something she related. This is just one of the many little things she does that cause such a huge impact day to day on the people throughout the Clan membership. She truly understands the “Pulse” of the membership under her.

Honestly keeping a Clan the size of COU and the amount of JMs we have engaged is no easy task. She continues day in and day out helping keep those communication lines open, recognizing the members in her reports, and generally just engaging with all members because she truly enjoys it. Members can recognize this and I truly believe her efforts are why COU not only had the biggest Clan going into the GJW, but also some of the highest participation rates we have seen.

Running a Clan this size as our RM, the voice of inspiration and encouragement as I like to think of the scale of what she does with her position is still not even close to what I write in everything else she brings to the position. With so many membership personalities and being able to keep them engaged is not her job, but somehow she does it and does it better than any I have seen. She is also always engaging the House Summits to ensure we are on track with both our JMs and helping with promotions and awards.

Lastly not stopping there Blade is always on the hunt to help with our Clan history and wiki. She personally formulated a group of members to help create the Jedi Praxeum wiki. It is essentially the school training grounds for our Clan, but the wiki does a much better job at explaining it. This project is completed with the exception of the images that I am creating to add to it. All of this was organized and implemented by Blade. She saw something that needed to be done, organized it, implemented, and executed flawlessly.

Blade I am proud to have served with you throughout the years. Everything from this last GJW, and earning titles together for our efforts. You truly are the Clan Champion in my eyes. Doing what you did with the ACC and JA was a humbling experience I believe for everyone to watch and I feel many people even outside our Clan were rooting for you. Congrats on your first SAC and I know it is one of many more that will come throughout your career. Continue to reach for the sky as the only limit is what you place on yourself. Future first female GM one day! Thank you again Blade for all that you do, drinks are on you sister!

I've known of Blade (or Aura, as she is now known) for several years, but we never spoke on a personal basis before my transfer to Clan Odan-Urr. To me, she was the person that humbled her opponents on Jedi Academy and offers 'training' — the numbers alone on some of her matches make me wonder if someone has ever announced "Flawless Victory" in a deep voice. When I paid closer attention, she became the person that bombarded everyone with a combination of puppy gifs and what she calls 'Zeltron hugs'... And, being honest, I'm still unsure of how this differs from a normal hug. The Pheromones?

In the time since I stepped into my current position, I've come to know Aura Ta'var for the person behind the Zeltron, stampeding puppy gifs and random hugs. She's a leader who truly cares about everyone under her purview, messaging members via email as soon as they join Odan-Urr (She includes every Summit member in these responses), welcoming them to the Clan be they old or a Shiny... Yes, I watched that Episode of Clone Wars a few too many times... with the same glee at an almost alarming speed. Her position of Rollmistress is not just a job to Blade, it's fun; it's a pleasure to interact with members, learn all she can about them and find the best prospective mentor that would suit the needs of the individual at the time.

It's been a pleasure since the very first day working with Blade and for all of her phenomenal work (yes, it's still a service, even if you don't think so, girlie :P) and activity, I'm truly excited to recommend that Aurora "Aura" Ta'var be awarded a Sapphire Blade.

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the shiny weapon! (You don't need a glowbat anymore!!) In the last seven months, you've gone from a relative stranger to someone I am happy to call friend. You've more than earned this for your contributions in aiding in Odan-Urr, the FIRST Light Clan in the Brotherhood become THE First Clan of the Brotherhood.

Celevon Edraven Erinos
Aedile, House Hoth of Clan Odan-Urr

During my brief time in the DJB I have seen a few Rollmasters come and go with varying styles, techniques and methods. None that i have seen have made the impact or success Aurora Ta’var (aka Blade) has brought to the position of Roll Mistress.

If a new member joins they get a welcome email, if they start getting rogue countdown email blade sends them a email, if they go rogue they get a email, when they come back they get a welcome email. Just to quantify this her emails are not short little, “He member x you please come back”, emails. These are full blown tailor made informational, inspirational and full of welcoming messages that it grabs your attention right away.

Blade and I share maybe beliefs about rewarding members and she has not only been assimilated into the Odan-Urr member first community, she has embraced it and more importantly improved it.

She is a great member, roll mistress, colleague and friend that goes out of her way to build CLan Odan-Urr from the ground up through are new members up. I am very proud of what she has accomplish and in my mind is the best Roll Mistress in the DJB ever!

So I’m honored to be able to add my recommendation and Congratulations, on your Sapphire Blade, Blade, cause you earned this!

Edgar Drachen, Quaestor of House Hoth

There are some who question the value-added of the Rollmaster position in the modern DB with all the database wizardry James has provided us. To those I would say look no further than Blade for an example of what a Rollmaster, or Rollmistress in this case, can do.

As Consul I had the opportunity to hire and work with Blade and let me tell you few have directly contributed to COU's success as much as she has. Blade took over the position and immediately made it her own, focusing not just on Journeymen but on member retention across the ranks. New members, transfers and those coming up on rogue timers would all received personalized emails from her full of doge gifs that made your day no matter what mood your were in. New JMs in COU go to a training battleteam known as Zireal. She managed that BTs roster and personally conducted handoffs for members when they were ready to transfer into a house. Older members who might otherwise fall through the cracks were also part of her charge. She spent untold hours engaging with members, young and old, and if she couldn't handle their concerns herself she would take them to the rest of the summit. She was more than a rollmaster in the way the DB thinks of it, she was our community manager. She made sure every member, new or old, felt welcome and a part of COU's community.

Beyond her role as RM, Blade is an exceptional leader within the ranks. The fact she won two heavily contested ladders in gaming (JA) and the ACC shows her multi-faceted skill. And she used that skill to better the unit, during the ACC prelim and the build up to the war she hosted training sessions for Jedi Academy and worked side by side with Arch and I on helping members with character sheets, proofing posts and otherwise using her ACC expertise to help members during the prelim.

Her energy, spirit and love for all members is infectious. Blade truly has the heart of a champion and we are very lucky to have her on the lightside. Thanks for everything you do! You play a big part in making COU the welcoming place it is!

Turel Sorenn
Consul Emeritus

My first interaction with Aurora aka Blade was a Brotherhood wide fiction competition I ran back in early 2016. We really didn't interact again until she transferred to COU to take on the role of Rollmistress and leader of the new recruits. Since then, we have partnered up in at least one team for every major event that COU has participated in. From the top Battle Plan of the Desperate Measures event, to the Silver Nova earning Battle Plan of the war, and the hilarity of the "In a World" competition of the War, I have had the pleasure of working with Blade. She also has done her best to teach me JA, but I still haven't practiced enough. Though I do know how to lay down in lava.

I truly am glad to count Blade as a good friend and partner in crime. Congratulations you have earned this Blade!

Xantros, Xantros, Xantros. My great friend, my hard working fellow Excidiac, and my competition leader for the Clan and for the Brotherhood. We have been looking forward to this day haven’t we? In just a matter of time, the day has finally arrived! You have completed 67 competitions since your last recognition, you have organized a whopping 27 competitions, and you have blown the FIST-BOT circuits again and again by participating in 335 PVP Matches and 6 PVE Matches. Not only that, but you have gained five degrees by completing 19 different courses at the Shadow Academy. And on top of it all, you even gained your very first Silver Nova by participating in the latest GJW, and gained your first three Crescents with a Diamond Star. At this point, there is nothing else to say other than WOW. You’ve proven yourself time and time again to be a true member, a true role model, and a true friend. I am honored to commend you for your very first Sapphire Blade in recognition of all that you do for the Clan and Brotherhood. Thank you so very much for your service. It is an honor serving alongside such a shining star like you.

Alara Deathbane

Quaestor of House Excidium

I am honored to present Xantros today with his first sacrificial blade, a Sapphire Blade. This award marks a member of the Brotherhood for excellence in their contributions not only to their unit, but the club. And I can think of no finer member to induct amongst those ranks than Xantros.

While others will speak of his individual activity, I want to speak about his leadership. It is most impressive, because he does it without a title. When he joined Scholae Palatinae, he added himself to a maligned Excidium roster that had potential, but lacked initiative or that ‘spark’ that compels others to take ownership of their unit. He worked with, then Aedile, Alara to create a How-To document for both Masters & Apprentices; it introduced both to their responsibilities to one another, information pertinent to their success, and information about their unit - fictionally & real-life. He did not stop there, though, he worked with Alara and a cast of others to restructure the House Wiki to something that members wanted. He also was a major influence in the three part story arc of House Excidium called Operation: Sleeping Dragon. He continued this level of leadership without title throughout the Great Jedi War. He strongly encouraged all of our members to participate in the Pazaak Den competition. He, especially, built rapport with Angel and the pair encouraged another for five weeks to finish 2nd & 3rd in the Event Long Pazaak competition. A major part in helping us attain an edge to become Third Clan. Now, post-war, he is working with Angel to help her understood how to create, advertise, and grade Fiction competitions.

All without a title. All without expectation of an award. And, for those reasons, I strongly endorse his entrance into the Brotherhood’s select membership to receive a sacrificial blade. Congratulations, Xantros.

Braecen Kaeth

Proconsul of Scholae Palatinae

Others have spoken towards the actual numbers. Braecen has spoken towards his leadership. I want to speak towards the character and passion he brings to the Clan. It is no little bit of respect I have for this fine gentleman, and his dedication to the endeavours he puts himself to. He strives to represent the Clan by doing his best, and so inspires us all; and he does it all for the sake of being an example for his fellow clan mates. This drive to inspire and work hard was especially present throughout the Great Jedi War as he encouraged all of us to participate in the Pazaak Den Competition. This fire propelled him forward along with fellow member Angel to finish 2nd & 3rd. He continues to work directly with Angel in developing competition creation and grading skills.

I cannot quite say just how much I respect and appreciate Xantros and the efforts he is always putting forward. It is something our Clan is the all the richer for having. Thank you Xantros for your exemplary work. I hope that passion continues to burn bright.

Mune Cinteroph Rollmaster of Scholae Palatinae