People said great things about Sarin when he first came to the DB. They told me about his work ethic and his initiative; I gave him the benefit of the doubt. Since then, Sarin has earned my trust and respect. He is a daring leader who understands exactly what needs to be accomplished and how to accomplish it. He has energy and focus, the type that trickles down to the membership and excites them about being a member of his clan.<br> <br> Sarin has stepped up to the plate to help with many projects. I welcomed his help in reforming Clan Plagueis with Kir. The two of them have done an outstanding job in leading the membership toward the development of a solid and independent Clan. Since then, Sarin has stepped in to help with building evaluation forms, commented on many needed projects, taken up the design of the Antei system and most recently taken the lead in building the Brotherhood Wikipedia. This is the type of contribution that makes a Grand Master happy.<br> <br> Sarin is in a class of his own -- I am glad to award him with this medal.<br> <br> -Jac<br> <br> -----------------<br> Satel Keto QUA Venquis writes: Sarin is a very effective Consul, in my opinion. He cares completely about the Clan, and everything that is good for it. He has the experience of the past to back him on that, took that to use in the DJB, and proved himself very capable. He has a very high level of presence, and availability. That is a very powerful trait that he possesses, as well as his ability to keep everyone informed of everything going on. He has been able to keep his mind open to new ideas, and to be willing to go with the advice of those Summits under him. For that, he alone stands out in a world where that doesn't happen so much, RL or otherwise. He, no matter what, has taken an indefatigable approach to his job as CON of Plagueis. The same is true about his PCON, they are a virtuoso team to the Dark Summit. He is ever mindful of his members, and when they need a reward or a motivator to keep going when they otherwise would not. Having served with Sarin in the QUA-SHW capacity in the past, I have come to generally know this about him. However, it is more of an item of interest to be because he can apply it to an entire clan. He is invaluable to Plagueis, and a boon to the Brotherhood. Not more can be said. Great job, Matt! <br> <br> --------<br> Satel Keto Envoy/Rollmaster Famosus writes: Over the past couple of months, Sarin has worked relentlessly to pick up the morale of Plagueis. New jobs have been created, new leaders put into position, and new competitions have arrived. He is a critical part to the core of Plagueis both as an idol and as a leader. With his guidance and his incredible ability to lead by example, I see our clan going far. <br> <br> -----------<br> Plagueis Envoy Orzon writes: Sarin has continually worked for the betterment and glory of Clan Plagueis. The Consul serves specifically for the reasons to see the clan succeeded and allow the members of the clan to enjoy themselves. Sarin has worked countless hours on many activities to see the clan succeeded. His efforts are noticed by all in the clan and more than appreciated. In addition, Sarin is a very approachable leader and extremely friendly. Sarin works to keep his leaders motivated and proud of their work with many commendations and if warranted, awards. Sarin is a model leader and Consul who serves for nothing else except the clan. He truly deserves this award.<br> | Exar Kun Aedile Aabsdu writes: Sarin has been there for the clan since his appointment, and has not let off since. He's always there constantly looking for ways to improve the clan, and has only continued off Kir's reformation of the clan. Without him, I am sure Plagueis would be no where near where it is today, and I'm proud to say that I server under Dark Jedi Master Sarin!

Jac Cotelin, 2006-05-01 22:00:00 UTC

What can I say, Braecen Isradia Kunar is by far the most active member of any club I have ever been a part of. Braecen's motor runs at a level that others only dream of. I always worry that he will burn out, but amazingly he just continues to drive on being more and more active.

Over the past several months Braecen has served as PCON of Plagueis, QUA of House Exar Kun, AED of House Exar Kun, and Envoy of Exar Kun. During this time he has coordinated or led projects that have improved Clan Plagueis beyond imagination. These projects included the Creation of the Clan Plagueis Planetary System. This document is a massive description totaling 44 pages of 11 font times new roman type. Braecen coordinated this effort with a group of writers with the goal of creating a Clan System that was more detailed and longer than the rest of the Dark Brotherhood combined. His mission was accomplished!

On top of Braecen's planetary system opus, he has created the Clan Plagueis DJK+ promotion guideline, contributed to the Clan Fleet, Contributed to the Clan Possessions, authored the Prodigy of Plagueis document, co-authored the Clan History, and contributed to the Clan family name ceremony.

Braecen has also taken on the task of serving as the Plagueis Chronicle Editor. The Plagueis Chronicle is Clan Plagueis monthly newspaper that includes articles created from members all over the Dark Brotherhood. This very popular and detailed newspaper has been a source of activity and pride for the Clan for the past several months.

As I stated in the beginning, What can I say about Braecen Isradia Kunar....he is the most active member I have ever met and he is well deserving of this award! Congrats Braecen!

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2006-03-19 23:00:00 UTC

At the very end of October, 2005, Strategos Thanatos Entar Arconae has shown the commitment and effort that few members of either the Clan or the Dark Brotherhood can match. The job of a Proconsul can be a thankless one, the “glory” as it were going mainly to the Consul of a Clan. Strategos has now been the PCON to two Consuls, and has maintained the same drive and dedication throughout.

For a time Arcona was not in the best of shape, a massive re-building needing to take place. During this time, Consul Denath had to go on an extended LoA due to some RL issues. As such, Strategos was named acting-Consul, and during that brief “reign”, he led Arcona and provided both guidance and leadership, keeping the houses in line, ensuring the House Summit were active, or removing them if necessary and replacing them with leaders who would continue on the work that was needed. It was he who began to re-shape the Clan, so that the foundation was already in place when a new Consul would come in. He was the one who created and ran the Clan-wide competitions while the Consul was on leave. He would be the one on IRC or through e-mail who would help smother and flames of dissent that may arise. During this period of time, I was named an advisor through more “unofficial” means, to help Strategos should it be needed. However, he was clearly the leader of the Clan for that time, as well as for much of the period after, his face becoming the “face” of the Clan.

As I ascended to become Consul, Strategos remained on as Proconsul. Since I’ve been Consul, his work has been exemplary. I use my PCONs as close advisor’s, bouncing ideas and programs off them. He has seen to offer all the advice he could, bring his experience to bare. He has watched out over the Clan, guiding me and advising me on competitions, awarding and the direction the Clan should take. During my own sudden LoA, Strategos was once again thrust into the role of acting-CON, and was once again successful. Arcona is a clan that has always had personalities that clashed. During this time, Strategos was alone, having to deal with these personalities and successful eased any tensions that they had been causing. He is respected and listened to by the Clan at large, his words carrying weight behind them. One could not ask for more in a PCON.

However, Strategos has also continued to be an active member of the DB during his time as PCON, continuing to participate in the various MP gaming nights (earning dozens of CFs); constant IRC presence and continually posts and keeps up on the forums. He is also the Clan Envoy for Arcona, and has ensured that our newest members are taken care of, our current crop of Envoys doing a fantastic job.

Overall, Strategos has done everything asked of him and more, his work dedicated to helping Arcona. For all that he has done, this reward is but a token of thanks

Lord Halcyon, 2006-03-11 23:00:00 UTC

With this particular recommendation, one that I take a great deal of pleasure in writing, it is hard to know where to start. But, I will do my best. I have always said that it is never easy on my assistants, as I do a lot of work myself. But Welshman has stepped up the plate and worked hard no matter what, and he has been a great asset to his clan, and a great assistant.

I got to know Welshman back when Tarentum switched to the multi-order system and he became my Aedile. He and I got along very well, and he took on his share of the burden of running the new house Gladius. He helped keep the house active, filled in for me when I was on leave, and he became a valuable, and virtually indispensable, advisor and friend. When I stepped down from Quaestor, and then moved up to PCON, I knew that the house was in good hands.

Welshman proved himself a competent and excellent Quaestor. He continued what I had put in place, but he added his own touches to it, improving where he could. He ran competitions and helped design clan competitions. Welshman remained an advisor to me and a friend as well. When I moved up to Consul, there was little doubt that Welshman would be my Proconsul. His Aedile, whom Welshman had selected and helped train for the job, is still the Quaestor of Gladius to this day, thus showing how good of a job he did in doing in preparing and training the next leader.

As Proconsul, Welshman has become my go to guy in the clan. Award recommendations, commenting on the status of the clan as a whole and individual members, and helping me select leaders and plan competitions are just a good summary of what he has done. Welshman also took over running the master-student program as proconsul, keeping records of the master-student pairings and working to match people up. Welshman has also been charged with ensuring that all Trials for Knighthood operate well and he has also done this.

Welshman is a friendly, helpful, and active member of this clan. He constantly leads in word and deed. I have seen Welshman grow into his role in the clan, one that he has accepted and taken to heart.

When I was looking at his dossier, I was surprised that this had not been awarded a long time ago. It should be noted that Welshman was given the name Tarentae some time ago, a sign of true dedication to the clan. In short, this entire thing can be summed up that Welshman has shown long term dedication and service to the clan. Welshman has performed multiple services for this clan, in a variety of positions, over a long period of time. It is with great pleasure that I present him with this Sapphire Blade. ~Anshar

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2006-03-05 23:00:00 UTC

For impressive service as a Hand of Justice over a period of 7 months.

, 2006-01-03 23:00:00 UTC

In his office of Special Magistrate to the Headmaster Smoke grades multiple exams and for months toiled grading Tests of Lore as they came in. He has also taken on a large part of approving members histories. For His dedication to the Shadow Academy, and doing a remarkable job in helping the SA reach 5,000+ exams graded in One Year, I award Ma`ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir this medal.

Spears Tarentae, 2005-11-21 23:00:00 UTC

Sato does an amazing job working within both the SA and with the Envoys. He is a true asset to this club and alot of what goes on with the Envoys would not go nearly as smoothly without Sato. For his dedication to the Shadow Academy and Envoys, and doing a remarkable job in helping the SA reach 5,000+ exams graded in One Year, I award Sato this medal.

Spears Tarentae, 2005-11-21 23:00:00 UTC

DS does a remarkable job within the SA not only does he EP more exams then anyone else, but he is also a solid member of the Headmasters Staff. For his dedication to the Shadow Academy, and doing a remarkable job in helping the SA reach 5,000+ exams graded in One Year.

Spears Tarentae, 2005-11-21 23:00:00 UTC

For participation in the ORoS

, 2005-10-30 23:00:00 UTC