Event History

Xathia has been insanely helpful in the running of the ACC. She's outstripped me in sheer judging, opening matches etc, she's almost singlehandedly updated the rules and put them up on the wiki, she's helped train up two generations of ACC staffers, and without her, the CHL would have never have got off the ground. She's come up with new venues for each round, wikified them (making them all highly detailed), and on top of that has been grading them. It's only through RL that she's had to step down, and frankly I feel her loss keenly. She's been a great assistant, sage counsel when I need it, and a good friend. The ACC has recognised her stellar, stellar contributions, and would like to award her a SB for her titanic efforts. You're welcome back on the staff any time, Kris.

• Teroch Erinos Arconae, Combat Master

From the instant I took on Xathia in my new and nascent Judging Staff, she was an indispensible part of the ACC team, steadily helping with more and more of the ACC's general functioning. Not only has she opened and Judged an impressively huge amount of battles, but she was also the driving force behind two of the most important events in recent ACC memory.

In this, I'll speak first and foremost of her activity as our main administrator. While it was Dash who came up with the sheet, and me who coded it in, there's no way it would have functioned without Xathia's tireless work in its maintenance. It was, for the longest amount of time, by her efforts alone that the sheet was updated and checked, and it was she who helped explain things to inexperienced new Judges and who suggested many of the improvements that were eventually incorporated in the second and third versions of the Reminder Sheet. In these versions, too, she was the main administrative leader, doing what was essentially a full sweep of all active ACC battles multiple times per day to ensure adequate in-time warning. The results of this policy were almost miraculous, cutting down on TimeOuts by a truly amazing amount and thus preventing untold amounts of frustration.

The second time in which Xathia showed her value as a Staff Member was in the recent Championship Ladder. In this, it was she who not only opened all the battles (and Judged a good amount of them), but she also designed the special rules and venue for each round, thus giving the Ladder a whole new and fresh 'feel'. The Ladder, on the whole, has been called a smashing success by most of its participants, and most of that is thanks to Xathia's efforts.

So, at the end of Xathia's term as Judge and Operator, it's time to review her efforts on the Brotherhood's behalf. The Sapphire Blade, I can read, is granted for "consistent and long-term service to their Clan or Brotherhood position". This seems to be the very minimum that Xathia deserves.

-Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, ACC Operator

Xathia has been an amazing ACC trainer all the way back to when I first qualified just before GJWX. She judged that match and gave me critism that I still use today. Her insight and knowledge from there and all through the war helped me achieve 4th place in the ACC event at the rank of PRT against EQ1-EQ4. Since then, she has been an amazing coach not only in ACC but also in fictions and ROs, providing countless proofings and suggestions that have absolutely helped me become a better writer. Xathia is always available for questions as a Judge, having answered numerous of my own in email, IRC, and even in IM, while at home and even at work, some damn near immediately or as soon as possible, and never once batting an eye no matter how newbish or crazy they were. It's been great being able to just go to her without feeling like I will be judged based on what I ask. Her dedication to ACC has been a huge source of inspiration and has driven myself to do well on this platform.

But truly, Xathia wasn't just active in the ACC. During my tenure as Aedile she was also an active member of Void Squadron Battleteam, participating in competitions and offering insight on groups discussions on the future of the Battleteam as well as helping put together a Run-on for BT activity. She has also been participating in the Clan Operation Rolling Thunder, joining in on ACC matches and furiously pounding out excellent posts for the Operation Run-on. Xathia has truly been a stellar example of a dedicated member and leader of the Brotherhood, with innumerable hours of ACC staff work, behind the curtains work for myself and I imagine countless others in private and public, and also a terrific asset to Arcona. Thanks Xathia, for all that you've done.

~Socorra Erinos, ACC Judge

Xathia is one of those people I've known since I got my start in the brotherhood. She is many things, all of them excellent. She's detailed, focused, dedicated, capable, and determined. Her jobs have always recieved the maximum effort she could give, often proving that jobs everyone thought were just poorly done, were done poorly because others who had held them were poor at them. Reliability, responsibility, impartiality, these are her words. Patience is her virtue, and perfection her goal. I've never known Xathia to fake, fluff, or otherwise produce something that was "finished" and not, be, or to just quit. She gives it her best, produces it as is, and makes no excuses. Often, her work out performs others due to its sheer attention to detail, and is often expertly crafted.

What matters most, is that she took this all and applied it to the ACC with a will. She judged matches, many times on little or no sleep, just because it needed done. Her judgements were always impartial, fair, focused, and based in logic. No matter how many people accused her of being biased, or of being lazy, her work spoke for itself. She has served faithfully since Dalthid's second term as CM. Her term in the ACC came to symbolize stability and reliability, that even when no one else was available, that she would be. Her work is nothing short of exemplary, and recognized by all with respect as a pillar of the Brotherhood.

Congratulations Xathia, it's long overdue.

-Tra'an Reith, ACC Judge

I’ve only recently had personal dealings with Xathia, but it is her conduct removed from those that allows me to lend my name to the list of those recommending her for this award. I’ve been a fan of the ACC for a long time, and as such, I’ve continued to monitor the goings-on there. Her activity there has been astounding, and that speaks to a member who is willing to put in a lot of time influencing - the right way - the members who look to the Club as a form of worthwhile entertainment.

Additionally, my role as Aedile gives me insight as to how she deals with that same membership. I’ve only heard about Xathia’s tough, but fair, leadership and instruction style. That sort of attitude, in my humble opinion, is vital in helping members become better at writing and competitive amongst their peers.

Lastly, when I did decide to rejoin the ACC Staff, she was more than welcoming while still making sure this old-timer was still familiar with the rules and regulations of the venue; this, to me, is a sign of a member who expects excellence from the Club she belongs to, the people she works with, and the writers whom we encounter when we decide to ‘throw down the gauntlet’ in the form of an ACC Challenge.

In short, the Club could use more members like Xathia; she’s done everything the right way, and as a result, the members are enjoying themselves for the right reasons.

Congratulations, Xathia, on your Sapphire Blade!

-Tsainetomo Keibatsu, ACC Judge

Within the criteria for awarding a Sapphire Blade, it states: 'The recipient of a Sapphire Blade has shown consistent and long-term service to their Clan or Brotherhood position. Such services however cannot be seen until taken on a hold, each individual part seen as one.' Now, I'm not one for semantics, but I believe Xathia has accomplished this, and much, much more. Her work not only in Arcona but in the ACC has been exceptional. And exceptional is a word never used out of context within Arcona. She is simply sublime, with loyalty, dedication, and ambition by the bucket load, and ability to boot.

Long-term and consistent service? The ACC. A mentor and senior player in Arcona. Bringing it all together? Pretty much holding the ACC up, along with Dash, during both the CHL and the downtimes, spending a significant amount of her time actually writing, drawing and essentially creating venues. If the success of the CHL, and her continued success in Arcona does not exemplify these accomplishments being brought together and 'seen as one', I don't know what would justify such a claim.

Seldom does one see someone so truly deserving of a Sacramental Award. Krissi has gone above and beyond the call of duty time and time again. She deserves recognition for the amount of effort and dedication she has shown to this club for the best part of five years. Especially in her efforts within Arcona and the ACC.

Congratulations, Krissi. You deserve it.

~Wuntila Arconae, ACC Operator

Xathia has been one of the single most dedicated ACC Judges I have had the pleasure of working with. She directly taught me almost everything to do with the logistics of judging a match and what's more finds the time to judge most of the matches that are submitted herself. This doesn't keep her from keeping up with other activities in the DB. She's won a handful of awards, including a Dark Cross, Grand Cross and a Seal of Loyalty. She's been a very loyal member of this club, and as such I recommend her for a Sapphire Blade. Congrats Xath. It's well earned.

~ Alaris Jinn di Plagia, LHoJ and former Staff member.

Jorad Erinos, 2012-09-10 08:00:58 UTC

Invictus is the man who needs no introduction. He was a cornerstone of Arcona’s success over the past eighteen months; a pillar of strength within our unit; a powerhouse of activity, and, most of all an exemplary person. All of these attributes filtered down into his tenure as House Qel-Droma’s Quaestor. Succeeding Marick, one of the driving forces behind reclanning and the latest GJW win, was a big task. The shoes were big, and Invictus was expected to fill them. Yet, fill them he did. And some.

This man is a true Arconan. He works for the benefit of Arcona without any want of reward and/or gratification. He was what I would call a behind-the-scenes orchestrator, funnelling activity and driving people to success as a shadow ticking over in the background. Everyone thought he was inactive, everyone thought he was waiting to step down. However, that was not the case. Not by a long shot. It was only those in the Summit – those that knew the man – that understood his true, unfaltering dedication to House Qel-Droma, Arcona’s success, and the people with whom he shared the responsibilities of Summit leadership. He never wanted to fail, he never wanted to lose. It was this that drove him to great heights within the Clan and that will, later in his DB career, take him into realms undreamt by many of Arcona’s elites.

I cannot fault the man. And by that, I mean I really can’t. I tend to formulate (and express) an opinion on most people, whether good or bad. But to Invictus all I can give is a silent, appreciative respect. He was awesome. And not in the ‘gnarly, awesome dude’ type way. He actually made the summit look on in awe. Awe-inspiring is perhaps a better term, but it doesn’t truly encapsulate him. Awesome. That’s the word I’d use to describe him, his efforts, and his true love for our hard-working Clan.

His track record speaks for itself: 3 Bronze Novae, 4 Silver Novae, 4 Gold Novae, 9 Dark Crosses, 4 Anteian Crosses, 2 Steel Crosses, 3 Seals of Memory, 2 Seals of Retribution, 5 Seals of Return, 23 Seals of Decimation, 2 Seals of Loyalty and a Grand Cross of the Dark Side. And that’s not including his ridiculous amount of crescents, clusters and pendants. While these are merit medals – just like a Sapphire Blade is a ‘merit’ award – they exemplify his absolute success in this club. We award members justly in Arcona – people are given what they earn. And, by the looks of this tally, Invictus has earned a significant amount of praise and reward beyond that which we can express in a simple Grand Cross.

Then there are his leadership accolades. First there is Ektrosis. As Aedile and Quaestor of House Ektrosis, he brought a house which was primarily inactive and reinvigorated it. While it may not be earth-shattering or indicate fundamental changes, very little was being done in the House prior to his appointment and they went on to be the stars of Taldryan for some time after.

As Combat Master he hosted multiple successful DB-wide competitions, including one of the first successful team-based ACC competitions, Dark Betrayal. He also revised the rules of the Combat Center, most of which survive to this day. In addition, he redid the fighting styles, not just rewriting the styles and creating a half dozen new ones, but changing the format of them and how they are treated (which are still used). He spearheaded a project that weeded out character sheets which had been approven previously that violated a variety of ACC rules (non-SW races, use of armor, use of fighting styles and lightsaber styles for which they failed to meet the requirements). He also oversaw the ACC during the sixth GJW. With over 300 matches, it is the second largest ACC event in the Combat Centres history.

He was a Magistrate to the Oracle, and a Dark Voice editor for a short while. Then he went to work in House Marka Ragnos. He helped completely revise and reorganize the Disciples of Ragnos into a fully-functioning fictional framework in which the members at the time took a great deal of pride. He also helped oversee the Battle for Inos, an intra-Clan Feud between HMR and HLK, and lead HMR to victory. He also ran the Naga Sadow Times during his tenure in CNS (http://nagasadow.org/times/issue5/issue5.html).

Then there is the true reason for this request: his time as Quaestor in Arcona.

He was a member of the war leadership team that lead Arcona to victory. He's been a primary proofreader for Arcona, proofing the vast majority of ACC posts and fiction entries for Arcona from the GJW through the current championship ladder (up to the final that is currently ongoing). He also helped significantly by being a consistent presence, especially when he was Aedile to Wally whose work schedule was, at best, unpredictable. After that, he worked on maintaining a marginal level of activity among membership, so that we don't lose people between then and the next major (now very ominously looming) event. With the help of Socks, he was running a project to rewrite all of the Qel-Droma wiki articles, fleshing them out significantly. In addition, there is Operation: [Redacted] which was overall very successful.

He completely reinvisioned the history and nature of House Qel-Droma, giving it a consistent fictional framework that I think will go, and has gone, a long way towards buy-in from the membership. Recently, most of Qel-Droma have had a strong sense of being Arconan, which I approve of. And that was down to Invictus. Solely him and his esteemed Aedile, Socorra. But it does mean that they compete little in House Competitions in comparison to Clan ones. I think getting the members to show pride in their House can go a long way towards rectifying that. Invictus was the man who did just that. He also worked extensively on getting several new members excited about the DB who otherwise would have done nothing except TOR (Scelestus is a good example), as well as getting some older members active again (ie: Ninj, Legz).

Then, most importantly, we get to his true feats of amazement. He trained Socks to the position of Aedile, at which she is did an amazing job - while some of this is inate to her, we have to praise Invictus explicitly for training up such an amazing replacement, and being a constant force of her springboard to success in the Brotherhood at large. I have no doubt she'll continue to succeed as Quaestor going forwards due in part to that experience.

He is now also working as M:SCL, fixing various bugs (such as multiple failures of the score submission system) as they crop up and working on the planning for the new DJB site, particularly as involves the revised table structures. The work lately as M:SCL has the potential to be the most significant by far, as we are drastically redesigning the entire site, both the database structure and the entire code of it. It's a massive undertaking which he's actively been participating in, and it requires both a huge amount of personal work as well as learning an entirely new coding language to accomplish it.

I think it is fundamentally fair to say that this man is a powerhouse, a workhorse, an absolute demon. I’ll be honest, I’m not good at expressing this much emotion. But with Invictus? I can’t help but just let myself go off on tangents. He is a true inspiration to us all. To come back from inactivity, reinvigorate a house, help Arcona back onto its feet, then step down to focus on a mammoth task within the Seneschal’s office to improve the DJB as a whole is something truly beautiful (and awesome, but not ‘gnarly dude’ awesome, as I have previously explained).

This man, above any other within our unit at the moment, deserves reward. This is unquestionable.

The (extensive) comments below are a ream of praise. I don’t feel I could do him any more justice than these guys already have.

It is for this reason that I request he be awarded for his efforts with a Sapphire Blade.

Congratulations Invictus. You’ve earned it.

(and, Happy Birthday).

~Wuntila Arconae, The Dragon of Selen, Consul of Clan Arcona.

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Its funny how things play out sometimes. At one second, you feel like you have a great working relationship with someone, and then all of a sudden they are gone, leaving you cold turkey and alone to face an already overwhelming task. That was what happened to me in my first months as a Quaestor after the re-clanning of Arcona. I was down, and didn't think that I'd ever find someone that would be able to help me survive my new position. That's when I met Invictus. Vic came right in and grabbed his position of Aedile by the horns. He immediately integrated himself into the Clan, and to most it would be hard to imagine that he had ever lived anywhere else besides Arcona. His loyalty and service over the past year has been unparalleled, his work ethic inspiring those around him. Every night he would message me before going to bed and ask simply, "Anything else you need me to do?" It's a simple gesture, but one that always made me smile and proud to have him as a member of my Summit. He was a stone on which the rest of the current summit was built, and was part of the leadership team that helped guide Arcona to it's landslide victory in the 10th Great Jedi War. He was consistent, always there, and very rarely ever took a break. Looking back, I would not have been able to rise to the level at which I am now without his guidance. I feel like this is short, but honestly, I don't think I need to fluff this recocmendation up. Quite simply, Vic

A member of the brotherhood for over 11 years, Vic's experience, competency, and technical ability paint him as a truly rare member. I have yet to meet another member with as much versatility, dedication, and sheer talent in writing, coding, administration, and leadership. He always offers his services to any who ask (giggity), and will help resolve a coding issue while also proof reading someone's ACC post, and then go on to check up on his projects he had running. His work with the Seneschal' office in advancing the DB is inspirational, and he did so while effectively running his House and keeping up with his duties as a Quaestor. He accomplished all he has in the past year while undergoing 50+ hour work weeks in real life, where he spends most of his day solving mind-dulling problems at work while transitioning into a new job/department. I honestly have no idea how he continues to be an exemplary member of the brotherhood while keeping up with his real life. It just goes to further show his dedication to the Brotherhood and his Clan, and there is honestly no one else who shows it more.

Congrats Vic. I always seem to be chasing you, and there is no one else in the Brotherhood who deserves this more.

-Marick Arconae, Proconsul of Clan Arcona.

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Invictus has been the standard with which we provide as an example for what we look for in an ideal summiter, and this is for a man who's been in Arcona less than a year. He's fast become indispensible and quickly distinguished himself both as a workhorse and a leader, taking on board innumerable projects with an affable and personable manner and made a name for himself during the war, where he turned the ACC into his bitch by tearing a bloody swathe through the rest of the Brotherhood, and helping proof the Arconan's posts while he was at it. The man is a machine, able to pump out high-quality writing at a moment's notice, and often forgoes food or sleep in the Clan's name. He is the embodiment of sacrifice as the Quaestor of Qel-Droma, and it is in large part due to him that HQD is now the dominant House in Arcona. I know without a shadow of a doubt that without his input, drive, determination, work ethic and sense of humour, HQD would be less of a House, and Arcona would be less of a Clan as a result. Thanks, Vic, for everything you've done for our home. You're a trooper.

Dash

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Vic has been an amazing driving force in Arcona since the moment he stepped foot in the clan. He plunges himself into nearly every activity one can find on every platform. Everything he participates in becomes a worthwhile venture that he brings success to due to his creativity, determination, and drive. I've been a leader under Vic for over half a year and it has been an enjoyable experience. As his Aedile it was a partnership, in that I was able to be a part of the decision-making process. He gave plenty of opportunities for feedback between us both, which went towards training me for the position as well as eventually his own. What little conflict we had was dealt with openly between us and became important to our decision-making and personal growth, something that I will take with me in the future. Vic allowed the House, BTLs, and myself to be expressive and utilized our unique personalities and skills to both work towards the success of the House and our own personal ambitions, sharing in it equally and proudly. In working for him, Vic has become a good friend and great counsel for all things Brotherhood. I know that if I ever need anything, he is always there, no hesitation.

Vic is highly passionate about the House and its members. He is a constant presence in email threads and on IRC as well as TOR and now Diablo. His work ethic is amazing, in that he works incredibly hard and demands excellence, but gives excellence in return. Vic is always a source of ideas for how to better the House, Clan, and DB in general, coming up with projects such as Redacted, organization tools, and a better House/BT reporting system and schedule. Vic weighs in on every idea or problem that comes up, offering insight that oftentimes becomes a large piece of the result. His hard work, values, and vision have certainly helped HQD, Arcona, and the DB in general to progress and succeed, and I know that my transition to either Aedile or Quaestor would not have been as smooth. Thank you, Vic, for all that you've done. Those are some damn big shoes to fill, but thankfully you've shown me how to wear them.

~Socorra Erinos, Quaestor of House Qel-Droma

Vic...the guy was an icon to me. He came in from Naga Sadow to help Marick and House Qel-Droma dominate in the last GJW. Invictus was one of those I owe my Quaestorship to. He, along with Wally took the plunge and gave me the position of BTL of Shadow Gate during GJW X. Encouraging me and pushing me to better myself as a member and a leader, Vic's passion towards the DB and Arcona especially was a beacon of hope to me. That I could one day do as much as he has for the Shadow Clan. When Invictus wants something done, he gets it done. Making HQD the dominant House in Arcona and leaving me chasing his shadows. Not only that, but he's trained up an excellent replacement in Socorra who I look forward to working with. I know others will go on about how awesome he is and why he deserves this Sapphire Blade, but the guy has worked so hard not only in Arcona, but also within the Seneschal Office. Working on coding problems as a Magistrate and often running around fixing ACC sheets and making sure things work. To see Vic and I on irc at the same time was a time of much banter and bickering. Yet, for all that. I wouldn't have him any other way. Invictus is a bloody brilliant bloke, a beacon of leadership and my mother's favourite customer.

Thanks Vic, for all you've done. You deserve this Sapphire Blade and more....

Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar Quaestor of House Galeres

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I've not been SCL for very long, but already has Invictus proven that he's a tremendous asset to the coding team. He and I have had some awesome coding-related brainstorm sessions that will surely have a large impact on the Brotherhood as a whole when their results will be implemented. Also, being an Arconae I've seen Invictus do awesome things with Qel-Droma. Not being a very great writer myself, I will leave it to my fellow Arconae to describe these. In short, Invictus, being awesome and all, more than deserves this Sapphire Blade.

James Lucius Entar Arconae Seneschal

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Invictus exemplifies everything that it means to be a leader in the Brotherhood. From the instant he joined us as Aedile, he was active and dedicated, bringing renewal to our House when it needed it. More than that, when the War came around he was active both personally and as a leader, being at the forefront of our War Planning team and helping us discover, far ahead of time, the best path to victory. I have seen him personally stay awake for some fifty hours at a time in the War to help others towards the victory. Would we have lost the War without him? I can't tell. I can tell you it would have been a lot closer without his invaluable aid, however.

When, at the War's conclusion, he took up the Quaestor's mantle, he was scarcely less impressive. He immediately launched a series of improvements to Qel-Droma that helped launch it ahead, and he did not let up his unrelenting drive, bringing in new members and leadership to replace those he lost. In this position, too, he sacrificed time and personal enjoyment for the good of Qel-Droma, such that Qel-Droma is now a power in the Brotherhood that I cannot imagine losing to any other unit in the Brotherhood, House or Clan. This is in addition to his major revamping work in the as-of-yet-unreleashed Project Redacted.

Taking the measure of Invictus' time in the Brotherhood, the verdict is inescapable: Exceptional, from the first day to the last. For your time and your effort, Invictus, I'm proud to recommend you for a Sapphire Blade.

-Dark Adept Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, Rollmaster Arcona.

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Since his appointment to Quaestor of Qel-Droma, I have found Invictus to be one of the best people I have worked with in my DJB career. During his tenure, I found him to be extremely approachable, and that he would always listen to his members, even if they had a gripe about something within HQD. There were times that I came close to leaving not only HQD, but the entire DJB, but speaking to Vic about them always made me feel more positive.

Looking from a more selfless perspective, Vic has worked hard to improve HQD’s image, even inspiring Project Redacted, which when finished will better define us as a unit and give us a proper backstory.

I would be able to say more, but I was privileged to look at the wonderful things already written by my Arconan colleagues. They’ve said most of it.

Thanks for everything, Alaric!

Andrelious J. Inahj Gatewarden, Shadow Gate.

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Many have already commented on the numerous exemplary qualities of Invictus that set him apart from the normal expectations of a member of the Broterhood, and make him worthy of this prestigious award. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I would like to give a couple of specific examples, that I believe serve to highlight their recommendations.

A number of people have mentioned his dedication, and the one thing that has always stuck out to me was Wally mentioning that he often had to order Vic to get some sleep...indeed it has been my experience to see Vic often burning the midnight oil to get work in on a project.

People have spoken of his approachability and fervor for making all feel welcome and important, and indeed, Invictus was instrumental in making me feel welcome when I joined the club as well as ensuring that I was brought up to speed quickly in all aspects of the Brotherhood. He has been available for questions on IRC, been happy to proof and improve writing, and willing to help with gaming as well.

There has also been mention of Vic's standard of excellence, and that was made evident to me during the initial work on project Redacted. The first step had been accomplished and written up for approval by Invictus. His response was everything that had been done was crap and had to be thrown out and started over. While it was frustrating to have the work tossed, there was a sense of satisfaction in knowing that the guy running the show gave a damn about the quality of the outcome and was willing to do whatever was needed to ensure that only the best product saw the light of day.

In summary, even his departure from the office of Quaestor is indication of his commitment to Arcona. Realizing that he could no longer uphold the standard of excellence he wanted for the position, he had the courage and strength to step aside and let others raise the bar rather than resting on his laurels and let HQD coast along.

While we miss his leadership, we cherish his dedication to us all. Invictus for Arconae!

Arcona Invicta,

Scelestus Aedile of House Qel-Droma

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I am proud to be writing this recommendation for a Sapphire Blade for Invictus, a member of Arcona truly deserving of this award. He has proven himself to the clan multiple times as well as driving himself to his limits to better members experiences as well as better himself inside of the brotherhood and in clan arcona.

As many of my comrades have said about Invictus his main quality that has always driven him and made him stand out is his determination to complete anything set to him with the highest level of quality possible. When working around Vic, he was always willing to get stuck in to anything that came at him, including things that he wasn’t experienced in, such as looking at the war he took it upon himself to throw himself in the deep end of gaming and made himself a active presence for the clan, but this is just one of the fine qualities Vic has. He has been an active Quaestor and driving House Qel-Droma to activity, as well as running numerous things, he has also been in charge of over watching projects, all of which we have seen great quality work being put in by Vic, everything he takes part in his mind set is always to achieve the highest level of work that he possibly can. He is a great member of the clan, his work throughout his time in leadership has been something that all of us can look up to and learn from, as well as his level of activity.

I won’t ramble much more, because everyone else has already stated the other qualities of Vic, I just feel that we should all aspire to be a little bit like this man, in the sense that everything he does is always given 110% even if it is the smallest amount of work, he strives for perfect. I believe that Vic has stepped out of the crowd and shown himself as a worth member to receive the Sapphire Blade. Congratulations on your hard work Vic.

Cethgus Tiberus Entar Battle Team Leader Void Squadron.

Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae, 2012-08-09 05:42:10 UTC

Teu is a member who has a long time of steady, dedicated service to her name. She has served in many positions over the years, but I know her time as Rollmaster and Proconsul best, when I have worked closely with Teu. She has been a very helpful member, participating in competitions and events, creating and developing large projects, and generally being a highly active Summit member.

During her time as Rollmaster, Teu worked on several projects. The first of these was the Schools of Learning. This was an idea developed during a time when the Clan needed assistance getting better in multiple areas. Teu came up with the idea and worked through many instances of it. She modified it as needed and found ways to fix it to make it viable. Though this project was scrapped in the end, Teu showed her resolve by continuing to find alternative solutions without letting it slow her down.

Another major task Teu performed as Rollmaster was managing the Master-Student Program. When she approached the task, the MSP program was in disarray and confusing. Teu updated its wiki article, began contacting interested journeymen and potential masters, and paired them together when she could. She also held the masters accountable for their end of the project, which ensured they stayed on task. Teu turned the project around from a background feature to a program that greatly assisted journeymen in getting to Dark Jedi Knight.

Teu also heavily developed the Black Guard program. The Black Guard is a fictional title used to recognize highly active Journeymen. While Rollmaster, Teu revived the program. She used scores from Doom Train, our monthly activity tracking competition, to determine the occupant for each position, and also established the schedule we use to make sure the Black Guards are cycled out in a fair and orderly manner of time. Without Teu, this program very likely would still be an afterthought; but now it is a valued position.

Though Teu has not been Proconsul for very long, she has already brought great things to the position. She has continued to offer great advice, mentoring other, newer Summit members, including myself. Furthermore, Teu has assisted in working on the Festival of Renewal which is currently running. Working with myself, Teu made and released competitions and encouraged participation, as well as helping to plan the entire event. Teu also developed a report schedule for the Summit, which evenly spaces out reports throughout the month so they are not cluttered.

In general, Teu is not only the backbone of our Summit, but also a very active member. She is the type of leader who leads from the front. She participates in TOR activities a lot, being another highly active member of the guild. She also enters many competitions, such as the Championship Ladder, Ambitions Runon, and DGM’s Quick & Easy competitions.

Finally, Teu is always helpful to new members and Summit members alike. She goes far beyond the requirements of her position and can always be found on Google Talk or IRC and has a high email turnaround time. Her years of experience both as a member and on Summit, as well as her approachable, friendly attitude make her an invaluable asset in this regard.

For these reasons I would like to award Teu a much-deserved Sapphire Blade. Congratulations, Teu!

• KP Locke Sonjie Consul of Clan Naga Sadow

In the time I've known Teu I have known her to be constantly working. Whether it be to promote the awesome programs offered within the CNS or to just give a Journeyman someone to talk to. She was always a present force within the Summit driving activity. She does a lot of things she doesn't have to, but rather wants to. Whether this means making all nighters or just hopping into ToR and helping any who ask you can be sure that Teu is doing it. She is constantly striving for activity and pushing others to do the same, and that is something to be admired.

• Atra Ventus Quaestor of House Shar Dakhan

Teu is such a dedicated and valuable member of the club. She has defined the rollmaster position and set it up so that all future rollmasters will have an easier transition. She consistently helps any and everyone that requires assistance. She is highly active in ToR and is always volunteering to help others complete their goals. The Clan and the club as a whole are lucky to have such a dedicated member.

• Kalia Phoenyx Quaestor of House Marka Ragnos

Drive, determination and duty are three things that encapsulate Teu Pepoi and her continuing service to Clan Naga Sadow. Having held down a variety of positions, from Aedile, to Rollmaster, and now Proconsul of the Clan, Teu has now been a member of the Clan Summit for well over the past two years.

Throughout this time, if there is one thing above all others for which she has stood out, it has long been her dedication to the club's next generation, and her sense of duty in this endeavour has been evident in virtually everything else she has done. Whether it was her drive to bridge the gap between generations by trying to breathe new life back into the Clan's Master-Student program, or the hours she has spent across the years working with numerous different Summit administrations to continue to push for reform of many of the Clan's outdated or outmoded ways of working, such as the abundance of redundant chaff that has until very recently littered the Clan's wiki, to give but one example that her and Locke have recently taken steps to address.

Further, Teu has never been one to balk when it comes to pushing through new initiatives, whether they be her own or new policies passed down from the Dark Council. In this, Teu has long been one of the key figures in reshaping the ways of thinking of many a chiselled veteran, and in this she has shown herself to be a keen mediator and reformer. Moreover, all this comes in spite of her own personal hardships in real life, and Teu's continuing capacity to face -- and conquer -- the challenges presented her by the Dark Brotherhood reveals her passion and determination.

For this, along with the many other things this award's other recommendations have surely listed, I commend Teu and congratulate her on what represents a well earned thank you for all she has done, and will hopefully continue to do in the months, and perhaps years, ahead.

• Dark Prophet Darth Vexatus, Son of Sadow

Epis Locke Sonjie, 2012-05-11 21:10:34 UTC

We have not had a massive crisis in some time (thank god), but the maintenance of the Brotherhood's systems never stops. With so much competing code and servers that are unruly on the best of days it takes someone special with the knowledge and tempermant to keep the cogs of the club running without running and screaming for the hills. Although have a good and highly productive life outside of the club, Orv still manages to find some time to continue to help improve everything we do here. He has always been adding bits and pieces to our infrastructure when he has a chance, as well as maintaining and stabilizing what he can when things pop up. His efforts continue to take him beyond the here and now, instead focusing on the future and ensuring that the club stays relevant, at least technologically, for years to come. His efforts cannot always be seen, yet the fact that our website continue to function and even improve is a testament to his skill and efforts. Thanks for everything, Orv, and please keep it up!

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DJM Halcyon Taldrya Deputy Grand Master

Orv is epic. And not in the Xbox gamer way. He's not just a sixteen year old kid swearing profanities and insulting mothers (although he is from Arcona, so the mum thing goes without saying), but more like Gilgamesh, who the gods hated so much that they killed his best buddy and he stormed the underworld and attacked the very gods that had sought to kill him. He's that kind of ancient awesomeness. Orv works a double shift every day. EVERY DAY. He goes to work at 8 am and comes home at midnight. He is also a husband and a caring father, so he has another twelve hour job on top of that. Figure in five hours for sleep (i'm being generous here) and we can see that Orv does thirty-three hours of stuff in every day. That's before you calculate the work he does for us...work that I may add doesn't pay him, except in pixels. So when I tell you that Orv has been the one guy responsible for keeping our site from sinking like an overweight flailing man in quicksand, you have some kind of reference for how much he does. He keeps the hackers at bay. He polishes the site functionality and adds to it where he can. He's also been working with the other coders and is working to make sure that everyone is up to speed, which is a crucial bit of site planning. On top of all that, I know he has been working on several big overhaul-type projects for the site. I don't have a way to even guess at how many hours he spends on our site a week, and frankly, I don't want to open that can of worms, because i remember having a similar discussion with Jac when I was herald. So, I will just repeat. Orv is Epic. And to commemorate and reward that work, I am proud to present to him a Sapphire Blade as a token of our appreciation for him. Thank you, Orv. Your work means a lot to all of us. ~ Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2012-04-17 11:48:03 UTC

Macron Goura Sadow is a member of the Dark Brotherhood who has done great work for the club over a long period of time and continues to do so to this day. He is the embodiment of dedication. Macron has been Consul twice and participated and placed in many Great Jedi Wars and other vendettas. I have only had the honor of working with him for a short time, but already in that time Macron has shown me what serving one’s Clan is about. He sets the example by making sure members are properly awarded, running Clan events, keeping the Summit on task, participating in major competitions, and helping newer members out, myself included.

When Macron took office in his most recent term as Consul, we performed a thorough audit of the membership. Many were awarded or promoted, and Macron diligently collected information and compiled it to see if the member in question was worthy of recognition. Throughout his term as Consui Macron kept up with awards, making sure members were recognized for their contributions. Furthermore, Macron kept the Summit on task, ensuring that recommendations were written and submitted in a timely manner.

Macron also took it upon himself to open communication lines with our allies in Independent House Taldryan. During his time he made contact and was one of the main drivers for the event Alliance of Steel. Macron demonstrated his tenacity by keeping up with the event planning and making sure things got done as they were supposed to. Though the event didn’t go well, afterward Macron immediately began looking toward the future and how things could be done differently.

Not simply content to lead from the top, Macron did his fair share of getting in the trenches as well. He participated in such competitions as the Monthly Topic, taking first place in the Three-Man Runon and in the process helping a newer member learn the ropes of Runon-writing. Macron also participated in the Championship Ladder in the ACC, setting a great example for his Clan in that department. Furthermore, Macron maintained a presence in the Clan’s developmental Runon - Worldwreckers.

As noted above, Macron has helped newer members throughout his time as Consul. He worked closely with Kairus in the Three-Man Runon competition. He taught me a lot about what it meant to serve on Clan Summit and what was expected. Not content to leave helping newer members to the Rollmaster and House leadership, Macron offered advice and answered questions where he was able.

For the above reasons, along with his consistent strong dedication to Clan and Brotherhood, I would like to request a Sapphire Blade for Macron’s hard work. Congratulations, Macron!

• KP Locke Sonjie Consul of Clan Naga Sadow

I have known Macron for many years, previously as a regular member in the Clan not as a member of summit. There is much that can be said when you approach him from that angle, he is a jovial guy who always has an air about Sadow succeeding. However once I took up the mantle of leadership under him, his dedication to Sadow became apparent. He was always looking for ways to make it push forward towards the next step. Always coaxing people on to do better and do more if they could. He was also very approachable about issues that came out and negotiating them to a workable conclusion. When we had a problem, he contacted people and made sure it was cleared up right.

In the past me and Macron have butted heads about many of things, however after we saw past our own stubbornness we realized our goals were one and the same but our solutions were very different as was our own perceptions of the issues themselves. Once we got past this hiccup our ability to work together grew stronger and in the end made Clan Naga Sadow better. I respect this man for his long dedication to the clan and this Sapphire Blade is more than earned by this mad alchemist.

Overall, Macron has been active for the course of years within the walls of Naga Sadow. His title of Son of Sadow shows this activity and dedication. He has participated in many competitions, earn a bunch of medals, bust most recently he wrote a run on that won a diamond crescent in a monthly topic. He has also created and ran a small feud with that of Taldryan where it was co-op. We were to work together with those in that house. He is always looking for ways to help Sadow, even now when real life has taken a sharp turn away from the DB he is offering his assistance with this transition to a new summit. Thank you for your service Macron. :)

• Exarch Teu Pepoi CNS Proconsul

Macron has always been an influential member of Clan Naga Sadow. From his previous leadership positions, to being a Son, and most recently Consul of CNS, Macron has always been there for anyone who needs help and guidance. As a normal member of the House Macron is sometimes more active them some of my active JM, he always has the drive and devotion to serve his clan. During this last term as Consul, Macron did a lot to help the clan push forward even if he only lead the Clan for four months. He made progress in the clan’s lore, he pushed his leaders to regular contact members and to encourage them to participate. Even in the position of Consul he managed to earn a Crescent with Emerald Star and Diamond Star. He earn himself a Legion of Scholar, 10 Clusters of Ice, and was even appointed an Assistant Professor for the SA. That more than some members do in four months without holding a major leadership position. I feel as if Macron deserves our thanks and gratitude for the time that he lead us. Therefore I recommend that he be awarded a Sapphire Blade. Congrats!

~ SBL Jeric Cyrin, HMR Quaestor

In his latest term as Consul, Macron remains ever the model leader and member of this club. Winding back the clock two years, Macron was there when the clock turned back and Clans became Independent Houses once more; but whereas many old timers became disgruntled and bitter, Macron could see the need and stepped up to the table, with Sai laying down the building blocks in his term as Quaestor that were subsequently built off after his time in office was sadly cut short for much the same reasons as real life calling him away from Consul now. But what a time in office it was! Even in his what may appear shorter spells in the hot seats than some others, Macron has always given it 110%, working hard with the rest of the Summit, leading, meditating, driving activity and coming up with ideas that I'm sure others will have discussed at length in their own recommendations for this well deserved award.

In one of his reports last year, I recall Muz himself said that all leaders should practice what their preech, and that inspiration is best achieved when members see those above them getting out there and enjoying the activities the Brotherhood has to offer. In this, Macron's dossier record speaks for itself, with his virtually unending stream of medals from participation in vendettas to the ACC to internal Clan competitions and more. Even for a new member, eager to impress their new superiors and move up the ranks, this would be impressive; but for a leader, in charge of one of the Brotherhood's two clans, this makes it ever the more noteworthy. Moreover, Macron isn't a college student with hours of free time, but a man with a family and the pressures of a job out in the real world, making his continuing devotion -- and enthusiasm! -- for this club something that should serve as an inspiration for all those just starting out in Clan Naga Sadow.

On top of this, throughout the past year, Macron has toiled away on the upcoming vendetta, which I believe we will finally see reach its culmination this summer, when we will all be able to enjoy the fruits of his hard labour. And this is on top of his workload as Consul, his job as a mad scientist in the real world, his family commitments, his own seemingly endless participation in Brotherhood events. Sometimes, I don't know how Macron still does it, and I just wish I still had the time to be even half the member he is today.

Macron, you continue to inspire even the oldest of us, and I thank you again for everything you do for this club!

Darth Vexatus

Epis Locke Sonjie, 2012-04-13 20:14:03 UTC

Wuntila Entar is the keystone of this fine Clan. His indomitable will, outgoing nature, honest good intentions and frank ability to speak his mind are the cement which holds us together, and without him I have little doubt that we’d not be nearly as strong as we are today – perhaps not even worthy of Clan. His accomplishments are myriad. In terms of medals, he’s earned a Grand Cross, 4 Crescents with Sapphire stars, 2 Crescents with Emerald stars, A Seal of Loyalty, An Anteian Cross, a Crescent with a Ruby star and two Seals of Return. However, it’s his projects that really speak home about how much of a boon to Arcona he truly is.<br><br>

Implementation of Arcona Military system: For this he constructed a team for the authoring and construction of the wiki pages, with detailed analysis into Arcona’s history, member development and room for expansion. In essence, it gave a new, exciting and accessible layer to character fictional development, along with uniting those who are now within different houses or units. It revived some of Arcona’s unity and strength and it was a fundamental project in the reshaped, redefined Arcona. Not only this, but it gave members, new and old, an opportunity to put their two cents into an exciting new project which has thrived under the current administration.<br><br>

Summit duties: As Aedile and Proconsul, he has worked tirelessly to bring activity back into the old, relatively stagnant Arcona. This was achieved through many different paths. Fundamentally, competitions were a starting point. He hosted regular competitions, large and small, in order to really connect with the members and tease out some of the talent Arcona has to show. This, along with the success of the Communication Breakdown Run-On, wherein many Arconans, along with the Tarenti, became involved in the fictional development and training purposes of the event provided a stable ground where Arcona could practice in its downfall – Run-Ons. This not only brought some of the old, less in-tune members, but it inspired others outside of Arconan reach to really aspire to group together and flourish as a result. He has also been involved in all major summit tasks, from the supervision of the new and improved house location of Port Ol’val by House Qel-Droma and the recently released Battleteam Revenance Virtuom. These two constructions have provided activity in abundance, as well as providing yet another opportunity for members to put their own stamp on Arcona as a whole. He holds regular meetings, whether necessary or not, to ensure that the Summit is working to an acceptable standard and to inform the summit of any given change in the Arconan agenda. He has fulfilled the usual summit tasks and taken it upon himself to award every single member who proves their worth the minute their work is processed. This has ultimately brought about the well-oiled machine that Arcona currently is and it doesn’t seem to be slowing.<br><br>

Co-Author of the Operations system which has been adopted DB-Wide: Wuntila and the Consul both constructed the idea of Operations, wherein individuals may participate in a range of competitions to suit their own personal needs. Those who were polymaths were indeed showered with praise, but those who were not in such a position to possess skills in every field were given the opportunity to become part of Arconan history. This success branched from Operation: Haystack into the following and enabled members (In each and every competition) to be written into the Arconan Story Arc.<br><br>

Numerous Arcona-Related tasks: Wuntila has also been charged with the constant training of the Quaestors and Aediles for their positions and maintaining order within the two houses. This task has been not only rewarding for all involved, but essential in the development of Clan Arcona. Both Houses’ Quaestors and Aediles have been given a helping hand in such a delicate time. The upper summit has worked tirelessly to ensure that members are not only inspired into activity, but they maintain such activity with new, fresh ideas. This sparked the initial idea of Port Ol’val and has disseminated into the very fabric of the houses. Each house member has been approached by their House summit and individually asked what they want to see in the future. This level of friendliness and initiative has only been achieved through the long and arduous process of training.<br><br>

Wuntila was one of the lead authors of the re-clanning proposal which saw Arcona rise from a House back to Clan status. In his capacity as one of the leading authors, he oversaw the writing, construction, formatting and order of issues brought about, taking considerable time to make sure not only his own writing was up to scratch, but that of others. Over a three-day period, he wrote over 10,000 words for both parts of the proposal. Each and every asset Arcona used in said proposal was painstakingly planned out and submitted through the watchful eyes of Wuntila, the Consul, Timeros and myself. It was a mammoth task, but one which Wun took on with passion and it is one of his greatest achievements in the Dark Brotherhood.<br><br>

Finally, as a footnote, it’s worthy to remember that he managed to place 14th in the recent Independence Games after entering only two events (given that he had exams and essay deadlines for university during that period). Wuntila is a man of many, many talents and it’s high time he was rewarded in a manner which reflects this. Well done. – Sashar Arconae.<br><br>

Well, Wuntila has been the heart and soul of Arcona since he rejoined the summit as my Aedile late last year. Since then he has exemplified everything that a leader should be, pioneering schemes to coax activity out of the members and making sure that everyone has something to do and someone to support them. Not only this, but Wuntila has stayed active in his own right, participating in numerous competitions on offer in Arcona and the Brotherhood as a whole, taking part with skill and more often than not, taking one of the top 3 positions when he entered. <br><br>

So, he's a good leader, he's active and he's got the skills that thrill(s). However, it is the personality of Wuntila that truly helps to meld these various parts into the whole that has pulled Arcona through the trials to becoming a Clan once more. He is approachable, friendly and fiercely loyal, all traits that have proven to be exceptionally helpful in his job as the 2IC of Arcona and he commands respect from everyone who deals with him. More than this though, Wuntila has been extremely important when it came to the proposal which was presented with regards to regaining status as Clan. Sam was instrumental in helping to write and present the various arguments and presentations to the Grand Master and his work was integral in getting Arcona regaining Clan status. <br><br>

Wuntila is the best leader I've seen for a long time. He's active, approachable and exceptionally good at his job. He keeps the summit working together and not tearing each other's throats out, and he is possibly one of the most patient people I've worked with in the Brotherhood. He fully deserves this and then some, but hopefully this small token of our thanks will do. <br><br>

Bloody good work Sam, you've more than earned this. – Zandro Arconae<br><br>

When I first met Wuntila, he was already a powerhouse of DJB activity. As a new member in his original Clan, he had already distinguished himself in being active and amazing, a true breath of fresh air in a Brotherhood whose conception of ‘new member’ tends to involve leetspeak and sentences that can only be comprehended through painstaking cryptographic efforts. Wuntila, on the other hand, drew attention by being intelligent, well-spoken and concise, and his joining us was an immense breath of fresh air to Arcona. His innate leadership talent coupled with a fiery and exuberant attitude towards, well, everything has helped propel him first to Aedile of House Arcona, and then in no small due to his efforts exalted us to Clan – and him to Proconsul. As fellow Summit members - though in fairness I must admit that compared to Wuntila, I hardly feel like a leader at all - we worked together on Arcona’s initial proposal for Clanhood, putting together the arguments that would grant us Clanhood. When the Star Chamber raised the first round of counters, he once again took the lead in bringing forth Arcona’s argument and, in no small part thanks to his efforts, we finally gained Clan status.<br><br>

Even after this tremendous achievement, itself more than sufficient to grant a member inclusion as one of Arcona’s pillars, our Proconsul has forged on, creating and refining the operation system of activity, linking together many hitherto disjointed activities into coherent storylines and plots. He has also spent a significant amount of time awarding members and leaders for their efforts, so that no one goes under-appreciated in the Shadow Clan, save himself. Given Wuntila’s activity, I don’t think anything we could offer would be a suitably grand compensation, so I guess a Sapphire Blade will have to do.<br><br> - Timeros Entar Arconae<br><br>

Hm. What to say that can properly portray why Wuntila Zratian Entar deserves this Sapphire Blade without writing so much that 1) I blind you all with a wall of text or 2) that I start to repeat myself. A hard task, clearly. So here we go: <br><br>

To put it baldly, Wuntila is quite possibly one of the best members of the Dark Brotherhood that I have ever seen in my 4 years as a brother, and definitely the most dedicated, active, and hardworking of Arcona’s leaders. I like to tell myself that Wuntila is “di Tenebrous Arconae” in everything but name; he’s always around, always available to offer advice or help mentor a member (be they new or old), give feedback on ideas. <br><br>

When it comes to being the Proconsul of Arcona, Wun never has a low supply of praise for his subordinates, but only when they deserve it, and trust me, when said subordinates need a strict talking to or (virtual) cuff on the back of the head…he’s always there. But that’s what makes Wuntila such a great leader, he’s proficient in both areas of leadership and in the areas that he falls short in, of which there aren’t many, his dynamic relationship with Zandro Erinos Arconae, our Consul, quickly balances it out. <br><br>

Additionally, Wuntila’s contributions to the Clan, beyond just sitting in the position of Proconsul, are numerous. I’ll let the Activity List that will be submitted with this recommendation show the exact details of what he’s done but let me capitalize on two points of great import: <br><br>

Without Wuntila, Arcona would not have regained Clan Status. 2) Without Wuntila, Arcona would still sport a defunct Order of Battle, with a “so-so” military. Now, Arcona boasts a diverse military, consisting of four branches that not only is more “modern”, but also allows members to join and advance within their branch of choice dependent on their Prestige Rankings. <br><br>

The final thing I’d like to add is that Wuntila doesn’t quit when the going gets tough; recently, Wun had an accident concerning his laptop that, for the most part, put him out of contact with the rest of the Clan. This was at a time when we were running one of our joint-Operations with House Tarentum and having our leaders present and visible was quite important. <br><br>

However, despite Wun being “screwed” and when just taking a step away from the Brotherhood would be the easiest thing to do, he dominated his mobile device to stay on mIRC as much as he could and constantly sent out updates to the Arconan Summit from an older computer. That right there is dedication and loyalty. That right there is what makes Wuntila Zratian Entar a great friend, mentor, and leader. And that right there is why he deserves a Sapphire Blade. Congratulations, Wun! Definitely well earned! <br><br> Talos Erinos<br><br>

As I write this reccomendatin for Wun, I can't help but think back to when I was trying to pull his leg just to get him to be a BTL with me. Who would have thought that he would exceed even that, climbing from Aedile, to Proconsul? I knew it all along, and Wun has continued to prove that he is one of the finest members of not just Arcona, but the entire brotherhood. He asserts his leadership better than anyone I've ever served under. He is inspiring, passionate, and cares more about his members than himself. It's this selfless drive that makes Wun so great. He doesn't mind being the "bad guy" in a situation if it means getting the job done, and doing what's best for the House. I'm not one for long drawn out reccs, but feel that I shouldn't need to, honestly. His actions speak for themselves, and there is no one else I would rather throw my weight behind and support in a given task. He is a great leader, a good friend, and a better person.<br><br> Marick del’Abbot

Jorad Erinos, 2011-07-07 02:58:22 UTC

I was talking with Ceth about this the other day. Who’d have ever guessed that A: I’d be able to get over myself and give him a chance, and B: he’d actually be able to make something of himself in Arcona’s summit? Neither of us, that’s for sure, but make it he has. And he’s even gone one step better and excelled. I’ll get the boring necessary stuff out of the way first, to prove that he actually deserves the reward before we start saying how he’s a step away from solving world hunger whilst composing a concerto, pleasing my mother in a way my dad never thought possible AND delivering the 9th reincarnation of the Buddha.

Heeeeere we go! Right, in terms of medals, since his last promotion, he’s earned fifteen Seals of Unity, A Grand Cross of the Dark Side, three Dark Crosses, two Scrolls of Foundation, a Legion of the Scholar, five Crescents with Emerald Stars, One hundred and forty two (!!!) Clusters of Fire, a Pendant of Blood, a Crescent with Sapphire Star, a Crescent with Amethyst Star, a Crescent with Topaz Star, a Steel Cross, five Seals of Bone, a Seal of Loyalty and finally fourteen Clusters of Ice. This is insane. That’s JUST the medals!

Next up: His leadership. He’s got a Dark Maven for service to the SA (which he’s still doing and has been for 4 months previously as Professor or something), been Quaestor of Exar Kun for about two months, Battleteam Leader of Wolf Guard and Shadow gate for a combined time of 5 months, Aedile of Galeres for a month, and Quaestor of Galeres for two months previously and still holds the position today. That’s a combined time of about 14 months in various leadership roles. He doesn’t just collected failed summit positions, either; he’s worked damn, damn hard to better whatever he’s put in command of and puts out prompt reports, has run a total of twenty competitions (if you really, really want me to list them all I can) – he’s brought in new members from Myspace, Fabook, Twitter and Bebo through a DB advertising campaign (which he headed up), He’s run the War of Domination for Galeres, which brought about a marked increase in activity with his House; always nice to see. He’s tried his hand at the Arcona wiki revamp project, participated in 5 ACC matches, is NEVER off IRC, run Clan Arcona IRC trivia, trained up BTLs in Galeres in the form of Inarya and Maaks, honestly he can do it all. There is nothing he cannot manage as a leader (other than apparently using a spell checker) and is well overdue for a promotion. Okay, I need to pause for breath, but you see where I’m coming from, right? The activity listed is superhuman. Titanic. It probably outshines some clans, and it deserves recognition.

Good job, mate. You’ve put us all to shame with your activity, especially in the face of such adversity.

Sashar Arconae

Well, what more is there really to say about Cethgus that hasn’t already been mentioned here. He and I haven’t always necessarily seen eye to eye, but I feel that everyone can accept that Cethgus cares a great deal about this club and every day he works to improve it in his own way. He is always there with advice and help where it is needed, his enthusiasm is always refreshing and surprisingly unique and he is always online, chipping in and adding his own output to whatever is going on at the time. He is supremely active, gleefully flooding my inbox regularly with medal reports from his escapades into the gaming that is on offer in the Brotherhood along with also submitting fictions and helping to run things in the background as and when it is required. His work in the Shadow Academy has already been mentioned by the Headmaster, but it just goes to show that he is not one-dimensional, diversifying himself and spreading himself wide but not thinly, not letting any part of his activity falter at the expense of another. I could harp on all day, but I’d just be reiterating what has already been said, so allow me to sum it all up; Cethgus is one of those few members whose work more than deserves to be rewarded with a sacramental medal. He has worked to better himself, he has worked to better Arcona and he has worked to better the Brotherhood as a whole with his work as a Professor in the Shadow Academy and a member of the gaming staff. He is a prize that Arcona is proud to possess, and long may we do so. Congratulations Cethgus, this is more than deserved. Keep up the good work and give me an excuse to stroke your ego some more in the future.

SWL Zandro Savric Erinos Arconae Arcona CON [courses] [medals]

Ceth has been on my staff for a bit over 4 months now, and in that time he has done one heck of a job. He's always been suggesting competitions including Old versus New, Naruto Special Gaming event, the Halo Reach Tourny, and several others that are on our calendar that is coming up. He constantly games, and evidence to that is the 313 matches that he played in the month of February, beating a record that was set by Smoke back in August which was 293, but also as further evidence to this fact, there hasn't been a month that he did not rank up in the GMRG. He was originally scripted to make sure that everything that I did while on the Gaming Servers that I had acquired ran smoothly and that I didn't make any mistake. Cethgus also wrote the original Sections in the RoC for the Halo Series, Alien versus Predator, and Star Craft 2. He also took over administration of the training days, where he makes sure that we have enough trainers for the respective games, as well as informing our members of our training days, and making sure that the trainers are ready for the training days. On the training days it self, he tracks how many hours the trainer has been training, as well as how many matches, and at the end of the day he awards the trainees the CF's that they had earned for that day. Finally, he was a major part of of Project Icon. He created the General Rules for Matchmaking and the Free For All sections in the RoC. Thanks Ceth for all you do and Congrats on your award dude!

Fremoc Pepoi Sadow Fist of the Brotherhood Son of Sadow

Fremoc Pepoi, 2011-05-24 11:01:14 UTC

What I ask of my Magistrates is to handle minor tasks, such as creating warbanners and handling minor image designs. However, Ekeia has not sat back and been satisfied with doing minor work and has always asked to challenge herself. In that respect, I charged her with creating a lightsaber for the lightsaber selector. Despite her skills and knowledge to create one, she created 24 images for the saber selector that I have seen displayed on the dossiers of many members.<br><br>In addition to this, she has assisted further during the Herald Style Hanukkah by providing the blades on all of the Serpent saberstaff hilts, which helped in ensuring that we started the event on time. She has also completed 12 warbanners for various members and is currently working under Jeric to provide images for multiple pages on the Wikipedia. Finally, she has spent money on the core program that myself and Muz use to produce the vast majority of the images displayed in the Brotherhood, working to expand her knowledge in graphic designing.<br><br>For her unfaltering dedication to the Brotherhood, Herald’s Office, and for striving to excel for the benefit of the general membership, I would like to award Ekeia Iclo with her first Sapphire Blade. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and dedication.<br><br>-DA Shikyo Keibatsu Sadow<br>Herald of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood

Shikyo Keibatsu, 2011-03-20 12:18:07 UTC

As a member of the Dark Council, I have to make certain that I have a reliable team that can get the job done with haste and high expectations of themselves. When I asked Jeric to help out in Herald Style Hanukkah, he produced a second saber set with such quality and haste that I was shocked at his productivity. In addition to his saber design for the selector, which equals to 24 sabers created, he also produced seven custom sabers for members, along with two warbanners.<br><br>Though he has spent a fairly large amount of time designing items for the Herald’s Office, I have charged him with administrating the production of images for the Wikipedia, to help further his administrating skills aside from graphic design. For his service to the Herald’s Office, headstrong dedication to serving the Brotherhood, and eagerness to improve the quality of his skills for the sake of the Brotherhood, I would like to present Jeric Cyrin with his first Sapphire Blade. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and dedication.<br><br>-DA Shikyo Keibatsu Sadow<br>Herald of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood

Shikyo Keibatsu, 2011-03-20 12:18:06 UTC

Anubis has been nothing short of a blessing to Taldryan since his return. As a leader, it was my joy to have someone who could be counted on to not only do a project, but get it done on time, satisfactorily, and above all reasonable expectations! This commitment to sacrificing his own time so that the members of our Clan can benefit is exemplified in the amount of work he has completed not only on my wiki projects but that of the entire DB’s! Normally, the completion of a project warrants a merit award, but I am asking that you consider some of the following.<b> While Consul, it was my sole goal to update, revitalize, and revamp the planets and planetary systems that Taldryan possesses. I wrote up a short document for system detailing each planet and then assigned the work to my then Proconsul Vorion and my then Aedile of House Ektrosis, Anubis. Anubis jumped at the chance, took to the work with much enthusiasm and had the Proconsul asking me for specific assignments he could do that Anubis hadn’t already taken care of. Over the course of my tenure as Consul, the Rybanloth and Kr’Tal projects came together piece by piece with his meticulous efforts. Images, information, and pages all come to and through him and became one. Without his work on these projects, I would not have seen their completion!<br> Also, just as the Clans became houses, Anubis of his own accord compiled the Taldryan Security Service’s OOB into several useful and helpful wiki pages, revamping the existing OOB but also assigning the ground forces into units, brigades, companies and the like. His work in organizing the ground forces, it was pointed out to me by the Justicar and former Taldryan Consul, that it rivaled the amount of work he himself put into the Naval forces years ago after the Tempest Bravo reset. <br> Mind you that Anubis has been, and continues to be, the Aedile and second-in-command to House Taldryan while he completed these projects. As a leader, I found him to be very responsible, highly motivated, and of a higher caliber than most members. Anubis is sharp, vocal, and intelligent; a nice counter-balance to the Proconsul I had for much of my term as Consul. <br> For his work in aiding and furthering Taldryan’s considerable fictional background, for his trepid desire to work for others, and for the leadership he’s shown over the past year, I recommend that this Sapphire Blade be awarded to Anubis Aneddu. Congratulations Anbu.<br> ~Vodo Biask Taldrya<br> <br> Here is where I get right into it. Anubis Annedu is by far the most active member in Taldryan, and even more assuredly one of the most dedicated members and/or leaders this Brotherhood has seen in recent years. His dedication to fulfilling projects and seeing members to find their niche in this club is hardly paired by anyone I’ve seen in action. I’ve heard stories of the greats in the past and what they’ve done for the Brotherhood, and looking at the direction Anubis is going, he too will be one of those members people look back on in the future as one of those “greats”. <br> As such, it is only right that I give an example(s) as to what exactly he has done to merit this award, and I hope it will be used by other members reading this recommendation who wish to be a productive, outstanding member and leader. <br> Before becoming Wiki Tribune, and well before being appointed Aedile of Taldryan Anubis was tasked with by the then CON of Taldryan, Vodo Biask Taldrya to help with updating the well outdated Kr’Tal system information via the wiki. Vodo supplied details for Anbu and his PCON to get working on the project; Anubis dug right in. Tirelessly Anubis worked through this project in a fast-paced fashion, his work load being close to doubled as he ended up working on the rest of the Kr’Tal system and Rybanloth system revamps/edits by himself, a sign of his true dedication to a project that when started appeared as a dismal/daunting task that was not going to end shortly. Nearly a couple of months later, the brotherhood had shifted its way of leadership, and I stepped up to the spot of QUA of Taldryan. Anubis shortly came knocking on my door with a finished and ready-to-launch Newly Revamped Kr’Tal system. I sent it to select members within Taldryan, and they approved it within a heartbeat. <br> One large-scale project completed, Anubis began to work on other small projects I had tasked him with, and shortly thereafter I received the blessing of Grand Master Muz to appoint Anubis to Aedile of Taldryan after hosting applications. Anubis eagerly stepped up and quickly began work on the newly released Ground-Forces Reset, turning it from mere text on a spreadsheet to full on Regiments, Companies, Battalions, etc. on the DJB Wiki. Once again I submitted his work to Select Taldryan members, and once more they approved, this time making mention of the sheer professionalism that the documents held. <br> As if his two accomplishments for his House were not enough, Anubis continues to push forward with his duties as Aedile (And now Tribune of the Wiki). Reports are found near-every two weeks, emails spew across the Tal’ mailing list, and IRC is constantly flooded with his name on the nicklist and it is rare that an event on the Message Boards go unnoticed by Anubis’s prowling eyes. <br> During the Vendetta “Disorder” Anubis brought pride to his home by competing in 7 events for his Order. Though he did not place in any of the events he participated in, it’s not the placement that counts the most, rather the effort. During the war Anubis kept his house updated on the events that were ongoing for their respective weeks. He was also found on IRC pumping up activity where necessary, along with conversing with other members in his Order to work out events. It was clear that Anubis knew his role in leading by example.<br> Over the course of August-September Anubis earned himself 9 Dark Side Scrolls for work done on the Dark Jedi Brotherhood Wiki. This included edits, fixing links, images, official Taldryan House articles, along with his Character Article being nominated for DJBWikipedian of the month. It’s no wonder why Anubis was chosen as Tribune of the Wiki, as he clearly knows it inside-and-out. I feel overshadowed sometimes with the knowledge about some of the various aspects of the DJB that he knows. <br> Anubis is constantly being one of the lead factors to how we rule over our House and home, House Taldryan. Running competitions and writing reports are second nature to him, and being there for his members and other members of the Brotherhood are just some of the things he capitalizes on during a daily basis. I could not be the leader I am without my Aedile, and Anubis is the perfect example of what a good Aedile is and should be. Other Houses aren’t fortunate enough to have such an active, competent AED leading them. Anubis displays his love for this club day in and day out, whether it be running a DJB wide Bryar Bowl, or opening up the option for members to create report graphics for him, or just hanging out on IRC with other members who share the same love. To be honest, I am surprised Anubis has not received an award like this before. Other Houses neglected what special qualities he has, so I hope that this award displays a small bit as to what Anubis truly is worth. <br> Anubis man, this has been a long time coming, and each time I wanted to award you for your hard work you kept starting more things. Finally, I bit the bullet. You deserve this bro, and don’t let all of that text above puff up your head anymore than it is already. ;)<br> -Quaestor Shaz’air Taldryan

Darth Aeternus, 2010-11-07 14:16:18 UTC