Event History

Of all the members of Tarentum, Saitou is perhaps my favorite-- he doesn't lock his doors at night.

All kidding aside, Saitou has certainly earned his Tarentae name several times over. He was a huge influence in House Cestus in its waning days, and his creation and development of House Reinthaler is remarkable. It's not often that you see others working as hard as he did without asking for any sort of reward, and he does it while maintaining a very busy work schedule. Simply amazing.

You deserve this, man. Try not to poke your eye out with it.

~Dralin Fortea Quaestor of House Reinthaler

Saitou, he is...unfathomable. He is noble, honest, hardworking, exceptional, and many more things that cannot wholly describe all that he is and all that he does. He is a large part of this clan, and a large part of House Reinthaler. He is everything that a member should want to be, and more.

My experience with Saitou began in the waning days of House Cestus, during the run-on that would seal its fate. Though I only received a brief glance of him, I learned a lot about his character and feeling. He is patient, yet forceful. Wise, yet cunning. As I served under him as Aedile of the House he helped to found, I was truly in awe of him. He is a master; he knows the limits of his power but doesn't hesitate to push them, while maintaining a crucial balance point with the members and the Summit. He has woven the history of Reinthaler with only minor help from me, and he continues to push the House fiction to the limit, always finding new and better things to do with it.

If anyone truly deserves this award, then Saitou is foremost. Saitou, I stand behind you one hundred percent, and hope that you continue to amaze me in the future.

~Severon Vercingetorix Aedile Emeritus of House Reinthaler

Ever since joining the Brotherhood Saitou has been a great friend and a great role model (one to which I strive to emulate, though not always successfully). His fiction and professionalism are always spot on. He manages to stay out of petty politics and has actively stated that his goal is to help newer members. There is nobody in the DB I would trust more with a leadership position than Saitou and, though I was sad to see him go as a Quaestor, I'm glad in that I can always consider him one of my best friends in the Brotherhood. That being said, Saitou's performance in the Rite of Supremacy was exemplary. He checked over countless submissions and became known as the comma Nazi for his outstanding level of commitment to making each piece perfect. Even while correcting everything he could get his hands on, Saitou managed to participate in events as well, including the ACC battle (where he firmly defeated his archnemesis) and fiction events.

However, his dedication to this club really showed when he volunteered to be a Quaestor of a 100% brand new house whose summit members would have been shaky and unprofessional without his guidance. Wasting no time he got to work training Severon and Raimi--two of Tarentum's most valuable members--in how to succeed in leadership positions and infuse their unit with a sense of fun that all of its members can enjoy, regardless of rank.

Friend to all, enemy to none (except Rasil) there is nobody I can think of who more deserves to be recognized for his services than Saitou Tarentae.

Much Love,

~Ji K'awiil de Oultrevent Proconsul of Tarentum

Saitou Tarentae is a man of the shadows. He is a behind-the-scenes worker, a renowned Tarentae who has always been a prized advisor, writer, and teacher. Given that statement, one would not expect a man who prefers to work in a more subtle manner to step up to a challenge of building a new house from the ground up and serving as its Quaestor for over three months. Oh, wait, that's exactly what he did.

Talk about some amazing work. Before the closure of House Cestus, Saitou assisted in writing a storyline that brought about a stellar denouement to such a historical unit. He is partially if not mostly responsible for the creation and fictionalization of House Reinthaler, one of two new houses created during the Tarentum reformation. He helped detail Yridia III as the homeplanet of Reinthaler and wrote almost the entire wiki article of Reinthaler's base, the Pyramid (he even created a graphic floorplan for the page). With BTLs Severon Vercingetorix and Dox Romanae, he established Black Phoenix and Zurhidon as Reinthaler's battle teams and gave them fictional weight in the house. And through all that, he consistently showed presence as Reinthaler's Quaestor. The workload he took on with this entire project really cannot be described in enough words - it can only be awarded as properly as possible.

Saitou's Quaestorship was initially a transitional job - he wanted to work as a mentor to his Aedile and BTLs so that they could be prepared for the path ahead in future leadership. However, with a position comes the need to adapt to specific circumstances. When Raimi Mistwalker, Saitou's protege, had to step down from Aedile, Saitou had to continue the job with a new second-in-command. Real life was beginning to overwhelm him, and the fluctuating activity in his house was more than difficult to handle. Not only that, but a constant rotation of leaders and BTLs made Saitou's job all the more arduous. But he did not falter. He did not stumble. Instead, he continued on for another month, making sure Reinthaler had a proper successor so he could step down gracefully and professionally.

Saitou Tarentae is an inspiration as one of the most helpful, amicable, and honorable members of Tarentum. It is amazing how many people look up to him, and his recent work is no exception. He was a communicative, efficient leader as Quaestor, and he will continue to be a close friend and advisor to many in our clan, including me. As the Reinthaler motto chosen by Saitou states: "Glory never dies for the one able to achieve it." This sapphire blade is only a small token of appreciation for all of the charity and dedication that this great man has given us. Congratulations, Saitou, and good luck in your future endeavors.

~Ronovi Tavisaen Tarentae Consul of Clan Tarentum, PYRG

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-07-15 19:25:57 UTC

From my first day in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood I have seen Ji go nowhere but up. I have seen him soar in Tarentum and exceed what most DB members might expect from anyone. When I joined the Dark Brotherhood Ji had been recently appointed Rollmaster of House Cestus, and though at that time I hadn't made much contact with Ji, his efforts for his house were seen by all. Upon being made Aedile of House Cestus, Ji had made a fine name for himself in Tarentum. It was through him and Ronovi that Cestus had blossomed into an extremely active house. His work with Cestus as it's Quaestor has been an example for Tarentum's houses and can be seen through such works as the Hieros Lokhos ton Taras. One can only anticipate what he will do upon being made ProConsul.

Ji, aside from being one of Tarentum's leaders, is also one of Tarentum's most active members. Ji is a superb writer, always impressing others with his work and continually gaining novas for his work. He is constant on Tarentum's IRC channel, giving advice to our young journeymen and older members alike. He has proven himself time and time again with his relentless nature in earning numerous awards, promotions, etc. his most recent being a field promotion granted from his enormous effort in the Rite of Supremacy (field promotions that were only granted to two people in all of Tarentum). With his contributions in the Brotherhood, Ji has made Tarentum what it is today, and I would like to thank him for that in requesting a Sapphire Blade for Ji K'awiil.

~Jagen Phoenix, Aedile of House Tridens.

Ji and I haven't had much contact with one another until fairly recently, but he has long been one of the individuals in Tarentum that drives me to continually improve. He is a juggernaut. His relentless nature has helped build House Cestus into a powerhouse, and an example for myself and my fellow Gladians to aspire to. Ji's own writing is superb, and the proof is in the novae he earned in the RoS and GJW9. He is always willing to edit work for others, lending them the full benefits of his own skill by teaching them to improve their own. More important than his writing, however, is his character. He is a constant fixture in the Clan's IRC channel. There you can nearly always find him encouraging newer members to be more active, hounding his House Summit to keep them busy and active, and pestering the Clan Summit about any number of things, all with only the best interest of Tarentum in mind. In recent days I have often turned to Ji when I needed to vent or needed advice. He has been cheerful and willing to help without any reservations. Ji K'awill brings out my competitive nature like few others because it takes a great deal of work to live up to the standard he sets. An organization such as the Dark Brotherhood lives or dies by the few among its members who are willing to put in the effort to make it a great experience for everyone. Ji is, without question, one of those few and I am pleased to help recognize him for that.

SBM Scion "Firebird" Altera Quaestor, House Gladius of Tarentum Captain, MJHC Corsair

Battlemaster Ji K'awiil. I've heard that name so often, I would think he is a household item. He's always looking for ways to improve himself and his clan. He never stops devoting himself to Tarentum and never stops helping members.

I met Ji during the recent Rite of Supremacy. He was sort of an enigma, always working and doing everything he could. He always had helpful hints for everyone, regardless of what they were doing. There was nothing that he couldn't provide advice on.

His help is never condescending. He never tears anyone down; he always tries to bring others up. His ultimate goal is to bring Tarentum back to glory, and he strives for that everyday. He never stops working and I almost think that he never sleeps.

Ji deserves this, not because I believe it, but because Tarentum believes it. We all know that Ji has done a lot and we all feel that he deserves this reward. Ji, good job man. Ya done well son, ya done well.

~Severon Vercingetorix; Dark Jedi Knight

I find myself recommending awards and promotions for Battlemaster Ji K'awiil quite often these days, and this is no exception. Ji is truly a phenomenal Tarenti. He is a naturally born leader, a brilliant writer, an amazing mentor, a fierce competitor, and a dear friend. He has contributed so much to Tarentum lore and structure that I cannot even recount it all in one try. Ji is that much of a worker, and that much more deserving of the prestigious Sapphire Blade.

I met Ji when I was a newcomer, and he was a Jedi Hunter, but it wasn't until he worked as my Rollmaster in House Cestus while I was Quaestor that he really showed me how much he could do. After ascending to Aedile, Ji helped me completely restructure and reorganize Cestus's lore, making it a powerhouse of activity and a place for future leaders to grow. Once I became PCON, Ji took up the reins as Quaestor with ease, plotting out a major run-on and storyline for Cestus - known simply as "Rift" - as well as pushing his house to new heights in the "Broken" storyline and run-on. But even beyond his leadership roles, Ji has been a researcher, an editor, and a contributor to Tarentum as well as Arcona fiction. Not only has he completed a wiki article of Arcona's clan powers (mostly on his own), but he has also updated outdated wiki articles as well as polished and revised the Tarentum Prospectus, roles of the Tarentae and the Tarenti, and history. All this while maintaining his Quaestorship and a position on the Wiki Staff. He is unstoppable.

Most recently, Ji has shown an amazing effort in the latest Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War. Not only did he score a vast amount of victories in the ACC for Tarentum, but he also received a Silver Nova for the "Free Form" fiction event, proving himself as one of the best writers in not just the clan, but also the Brotherhood. All the while, Ji took tremendous amounts of time to proofread and critique Tarenti's fiction entries and ACC posts, and his advice even assisted in many wins in the ACC. All of this work convinced me and Oberst to encourage Muz to grant Ji a field promotion, and he became one of only two members of Tarentum to receive one. But even after the Rite of Supremacy, he did not slow down, becoming an enormous asset to our current reformation of Tarentum and the installation of two new houses to replace our current ones. He has been a strong voice in the development of this incredible project, and he and I both have enormous hopes for the future of the clan. This proves to me, as well as everyone else, that Ji is not holding anything back. He is a firecracker that keeps going off, setting Tarentum alight with his contributions and his suggestions.

What I think is most important, however, is Ji's utmost devotion to Tarentum. He cares about its progress, and he cares about its improvement. When Tarentum placed fifth in the Rite of Supremacy, he was one of the first to say, "Not good enough." As an advisor, he has given honest reports about Tarentum's activity and progress. As a friend, he is even sharper when it comes to wit and opinion. But more often than not, he is right in his feedback. I have taken much of his advice and seen great things flourish from it. He hardly ever lets me down, because as a member of Tarentum, he therefore can get in touch with what his clan needs or desires. In fact, one of his greatest wishes is to see the entire clan involved in each clan proceeding, so nothing is hidden, and nothing is secret - that way, all of Tarentum can contribute to its progress and lore. That is true leadership, and that is true dedication.

Ji, my friend, you have impressed me as well as inspired me. Now that I have been "crowned' the Princess of Yridia, and I will need members like you to keep the clan alive. I know you will be an awesome Proconsul, and I don't want you to take this award for granted. The Sapphire Blade implies amazing dedication to one's clan, and therefore you have proven to me, as your Consul, that you deserve it. I thank you for your incredible contributions, and I can only hope for more prosperous times working with you in this clan. Rock on, buddy.

~Ronovi Tavisaen Proconsul of Clan Tarentum Brig. General of the Clan Tarentum I Corps

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-04-01 14:42:58 UTC

Taig (or TKGR, as he is sometimes known :P) has, quite frankly, been a massive breath of fresh air ever since he blazed into CNS to take on the role of my Proconsul. He's solid, reliable, keeps his finger on the pulse of events, and has taken to the task of helping me run the Clan with stunning aplomb. Despite coming into the Clan from outside, Taig has settled in incredibly, and it now feels like he's been here for an age- he gets on well with everybody in the Clan, and is friendly and approachable to all. The RoS was a great test of his leadership prowess, and Taig rose to the challenge admirably, doing everything he could to motivate and encourage other members of the Clan to take part and also leading by example, taking part in several of the fiction events and the ACC, where he took home a couple of well-deserved victories. Taig was on IRC for most of the Feud, badgering people to post in their battles and to avoid timing out, and his dedication and determination was particularly uplifting to me. I think I'm entirely justified in saying that CNS' third place finish is largely due to Taig's determination and encouragement of other members, and I haven't even scratched on his amazing work in the Shadow Academy, where I have the joy of working with him in his position as Praetor to the Headmaster. His love for the SA is infectious, and his dedication to that role (alongside his role as PCON) is superlative; he neglects neither position and excels in both. For these reasons, along with his incredible performance and motivational skills during the RoS, it is my distinct honour to present Taigikori with this Sapphire Blade. Very well deserved, Taig! ~KPN Manji Keibatsu Sadow, Consul of Naga Sadow <br> <br> I try to reward Academy staff members around every six months, with Scrolls of Foundation or Dark Crosses, whatever they have earned. Every time I do so, however, it reminds me of how little I reward Taigikori for his extreme dedication and hard work as my Praetor. He has been working with me for around a year now, pretty much half of my time as Headmaster, and I am not sure what sort of time that would have been without him. Not too long after he joined me, I helped in getting him promoted, but other than that the only thing I have given Taig is a Steel Cross and Seal of Loyalty, which just isn't enough. <br> <br> Taig is my right and left-hand, and he performs both tasks superbly. He is always there to give feedback and criticism on every project the Shadow Academy and I are working on. He helps with new course revision, and has even started to help with coding. He is also a bountiful source of ideas himself, with the Test of Power revamp and a future Order CORE plans all coming from him. The massive restructuring of the Shadow Academy into Departments, Professors, and Docents, which has been extremely successful in terms of efficiency, was also an idea Taig presented when he first applied for the position. He helped with Journeymen Competitions and fictional updates, both of which are coming back in a more streamlined and encompassing way, which Taig will once again be heading. Finally, Taig is always happy to do the grunt work, be it working on a Wiki article for the tenth time, clearing out the grading que when things get backed up, or writing yet another recommendation for a staff member (note: I wrote this one). <br> <br> The most amazing thing about Taig, however, is how he manages to do all of this Shadow Academy work while at the same time juggling countless other jobs. In the DB, he is a Proconsul, which is definitely no walk in the park, and he also keeps up with gaming and participating in vendettas. Best yet, he is in college and a police officer (though, oddly, he is on IRC most while working....), and just recently became a father, but that is not stopping him from checking email and giving feedback. Taigikori is one of the most dedicative, responsible, and hardworking members that the Shadow Academy or the Brotherhood has, and he has made my job a lot easier. For this, I proudly recommend him for this Sapphire Blade ~ Dark Side Adept Aabsdu di Plagia Dupar; Headmaster of the Shadow Academy <br> <br> The man known as Taig is a natural leader who inspires and encourages all the members of Clan Naga Sadow to put forth their effort and have fun. He has fit perfectly among the members of CNS, from old to new, and sometimes you forget he’s only been with the Clan for a short time. Always available and easy to talk to, Taig has been a great asset to the Clan and his leadership and skill contributed to the Clan placing Third in the Rite of Supremacy. I am proud to assist in recommending Taigikori Dupar a very well earned Sapphire Blade. – SWL Robert Sadow <br> <br> Tigger, is probably hands down, the best inspirational and motivating, and probably the craziest leader know to man. Every week we would get an email saying how there's only X amount of time left before the week was out and that we only had a few submissions for the RoS and he wanted to see more. He was on top of everyone during the ACC events, making sure no one timed out, and if someone was close he would be baggering them with emails or PM's on IRC to make sure they were getting the matches done. Taig, fine job man, and congrats on the Sapphire Blade. -OT Fremoc Pepoi, QUA of HMR

Manji Keibatsu Sadow, 2010-02-28 13:18:03 UTC

Sith Warlord Robert Sadow, or Bob, is a long standing and respected member of this Clan and the DB, and is one of the most recognisable members. He cares about this Clan and works hard for it. When he became Consul last year he set about improving the Clan and the good feeling of it's members, and succeeded well leading us into and through the Great Jedi war and beyond to the recent House Feud, where he worked hard with Xanos and Ashura to make it a big success. Though we were saddened by his resignation following computer problems he came back and has taken the helm of House Marka Ragnos which is a testimony to his continued commitment to this Clan and it's success, and I am sure will be a great mentor to the newer members and upcoming leaders by hard work and example., and will be a driving force for improvement.

He's a great guy, a popular member, and a respected and experienced leader, and we're luckly to have him in this Clan. Bob deserves a reward and I'm happy to add my name to those recommending a Sapphire Blade for him. ~SBL Malisane Sadow, Quaestor of House Ludo Kressh

From January 10th to August 11th, you were my Consul as I rose through the ranks of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. But you were the Consul of CNS before that and I can only comment on what I was here for. Bob, you helped me through the beginning stages of my DB career, you watched over the clan through the GJW, and then you planned out the Children of War Feud with Goat. I remember the days when I was an early BTL and there were times we would joke as to who got to promote which apprentice or novice next. I cannot put it any other way but the plain and simple way, that you have done an amazing job for Naga Sadow. If it were not for your laptop dying, we could have seen the reign of Bob for an even longer time. For your service to Naga Sadow as Consul, I want say Thanks, Boss. Signed and Seal DJK Fremoc Pepoi Aedile of Marka Ragnos

It seems as though everybody knows who Bob is- he's the laid-back, caring drunk who's been a devoted Disciple of Sadow for far longer than any of us. Bob has been around for an age, and in all of that time he's been one of the most reliable, dedicated members that I've ever met. His time as Consul was great for the Clan; if he hadn't been forced to resign due to laptop troubles, I'm sure that he would have continued to do a great job in the position for a long time to come. As it stands, when he managed to get back on the internet, Bob immediately showed his desire to help out the Clan by applying for both the positions that were open; his determination to give the Clan any assistance that he can is truly commendable. As the new Quaestor of Marka Ragnos, I am sure that Bob will bring strong, experienced leadership to the table, and the Sadow Conclave of September '09 feels that this Sapphire Blade is the best way that we can express our undying gratitude to Bob for his devotion and service to Clan Naga Sadow. ~KE Manji Keibatsu Sadow, Consul of Clan Naga Sadow

Manji Keibatsu Sadow, 2009-10-16 12:27:22 UTC

Ashura Isradia has been one of the faces of Clan Naga Sadow for the past couple of years. He has assisted Clan Naga Sadow as a Battle Team Leader, Clan Envoy, Aedile, Quaestor and now as ProConsul. As Quaestor of House Marka Ragnos, Ashura was instrumental in rebuilding the House to its glory. He lead his House members in creating the Disciple of Ragnos, which provided HMR members a focal point for their fictions as well as rewarding members weekly and monthly in various activities. Once Ashura was appointed Proconsul of the Clan, he took his energy and focused his creative energy towards the whole clan. He has actively worked with other members in Clan activity and provided feedback in other's writings. He recently conducted a Clan-wide event, Fractured Mirror, where members participated in creating a mirror of themselves within an alternate timeline. - QUA Tsingtao Ming

Ashura has been one member I have known since my revival a couple of years ago. In this time he has always worked hard to maintian an atmosphere within his House and Clan of family. Always making sure people have things to volunteer for as well as to work towards. he isn't afraid to ask questions and tries hard to answer any as well as to be there for people to ask questions. Ashura deserves this award for his hard work and dedication to his Clan, House, Family and Friends. Congrats!!! KAP Jade Sadow

As it approaches the year mark for Ashura Isradia Sadow as Proconsul of Clan Naga Sadow, we would like to award him for all of his hard work and effort. In this time he has completed all the tasks that are expected of his position, such as reports, mentoring, and assisting in projects; as well as going beyond in finding ways to improve his Clan. Ashura spends his time bettering the Clan by his constant work on the various WIKI articles of the Clan, creating Dlarit Productions (http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dlarit_Productions), developing the Clan Plotline (http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/wiki/index.php?title=Clan_Naga_Sadow_Timeline) and Run On stories, construction of the Simus Institute (http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/wiki/index.php?title=Simus_Institute), maintains the Dlarit OOB (http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dlarit_Corporation_OOB) and creating/judging Clan competitions such as the Clan Feud: Battle of Inos. Most recently Ashura created the Clan Artisan: Fractured Mirror competition (http://web.me.com/banditx1979/Fractured_Mirror/Welcome.html) coming up with the original idea and creating the storyline to go with it. (http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Fractured_Mirror) The three week event had over 20 events in various activities. It included alternative endings as well as special bonuses for the top scorers. Running a Clan wide competition is by no means an easy task and Ashura ran a smooth, timely, and enjoyable competition for his Clan. As Consul, his advice and assistance is much appreciated as it makes my job that much easier. For his amazing effort and skill as a leader in Clan Naga Sadow, we are pleased to award Ashura Isradia Sadow a Sapphire Blade. –CON Robert Sadow

Warlord Robert Sadow, 2009-06-29 12:25:05 UTC

During the course of the Great Jedi War, Sidarace was one of the most active participants in Taldryan. Overall he participated in 19 separate events…the 4th most in the entire Clan and in the Top 10 of the entire DB. However, it wasn’t just his participation that set him apart, but his leadership during the competition. Although Aedile at the top, Sidarace was the riving force behind his entire House’s participation, his constant pushing, both on e-mail and IRC, getting his members to submit to events. He was one of the true leaders in the entire Clan, and the high amount of participation the Clan achieved is a testament to his hard work. Congratulations and well done!

Lord Halcyon, 2009-06-30 09:36:26 UTC

In the Great Jedi War, Plagueis moved from 6th Place overall up to 4th and contended for a higher position through most of the War, even holding 2nd Place at one point. Many of the Members of Plagueis did extremely well.

Kara Rohana was a driving force in Plagueis securing of 4th Overall. She placed 9th Overall in the War and placed in several top 10 spots including: 7th in Legends, 4th in Skirmish 2, 2nd in Mistaken Identity.

I'm very proud to award Kara her first Sacrificial Blade! Congratulations Kara! Great Work!

Dread Lord Alaris Jinn, 2009-06-06 10:08:19 UTC

In the Great Jedi War, Plagueis moved from 6th Place overall up to 4th and contended for a higher position through most of the War, even holding 2nd Place at one point. Many of the Members of Plagueis did extremely well.

Arion was a driving force in Plagueis' move to secure 4th Place in the 9th GJW. He placed 7th Overall in the entire War. He received 14 Seals of Unity and snagged several top 10 placements including: 5th in Instruction, 7th in Briefings, 1st in Potent Ink, 1st in The Garrison, 1st in Recon, and 6th in the Week 0 Fiction Event.

Many congrats, Arion!

Dread Lord Alaris Jinn, 2009-06-06 10:08:18 UTC