Vincent Brujah, our very own Roy Mustang, has lit such a fire for the Clan. He stepped up to be our QUA of Caliburnus when the Clan needed him most and for that we are forever grateful. He's been very dedicated in his role and it's such an honor to have him be apart of our summit leadership for the past 4 months.

He's done it all from participating in 136 competitions, as well as organized 15 Clan competitions for CSP, to battling it out in the ACC tourney, to gaming and getting 193 Clusters of Fire and earning 27 more Clusters of Ice and 20 Clusters of Graphite, to ranking up 9 times across our various societies. He's also earned a degree in the SA. He even got his first Silver and Bronze Novae ever from the Probowl where he helped the FrogDogs achieve victory, AND being our Clan's top earner in points for the event, coming in at 157 which puts him at 4th place overall. That's incredible! He's done so much more but I wanted to highlight a few things.

He's been a firestorm of activity and it's wonderful to have him with us; as a member, as a leader. He's been a very positive person to be around, and he helps the summit do the day to day things. He's run competitions at the Clan level and advertise them on discord for all the be aware of. He's one of a kind to have around and I'd like to give him a little something to show how much he means to us.

Thanks for all you have done for us and with us, Brujah. Drinks are definitely on you this day!

Empress Rayne Palpatine, 2024-10-14 16:14:22 UTC

Having Shadow return to CSP once again has been very refreshing. She's hit the activity hard right out the gate, participating in what moves her. Mostly fiction as it's always been her favorite. She has joined us in our current Clan RP and racking up Envoy points, plus 6 Clusters of Ice. She also found some traction in gaming at times. She's a very versitile member to have and I'm glad she's returned. Shadow's contributions to the Clan is vast and numerous, spanning back 14 years. The experience and the numbers speak for themselves. She has had to tend to real life matters from time to time, but she always returned and it's good to have her back.

I wish to welcome her back with a special award, befitting her activity since her last medal a year ago. It's wonderful that I get to award her a Sapphire Blade. You've earned it, Shadow!

Empress Rayne Palpatine, 2024-10-14 00:16:48 UTC

Since his last award, Vodo has been quite active both in full view and behind the scenes. He has participated in 27 competitions, earning himself 2 Crescents (1 Sapphire, & 1 Topaz). He has earned himself 72 Clusters of Fire across 7 Gaming activities. Additionally, he has elevated his rank across the various societies 3 times.

But it is in his writing, where Vodo stands out. He finished 3 ACC battles, for a total of over 6.000 words. He took part in 5 fiction activities and participated in one RP Session for another 2.004 words. His efforts have gathered him another 18 Clusters of Ice. Aside from this, Vodo is one of the driving forces behind Taldryan’s fictional development and one of the architects of the Clan’s storyline. As part of this, he has been integral in planning out currently ongoing events and aspects of events that will span the next year or longer.

Vodo, my friend, you’re an integral part of Taldryan. You form an integral part of what makes the Clan work as it does. Consider this Sapphire Blade to be a reflection of your efforts to bring enjoyment and comradery to us all. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 20:44:31 UTC

In the last 12 months, Nobilus has not been sitting quietly. He organised 1 competition and co-organised another. He participated in 243 competitions, earning himself 35 Crescents (4 Diamond, 5 Ruby, 8 Amethyst, 8 Sapphire, 8 Emerald, & 2 Topaz). Participation in the 16th Great Jedi War earned him 9 Seals of Transcendence. Additionally, he passed 4 Shadow Academy Courses and attained another Degree. And for 2 of these 12 months, he did this ontop of serving as one of the Taldryan Magistrates.

Nobilus is constantly lurking on the Discord server. Always there to chat with people, offer insights, and be a generally sociable presence.

Nobilus, you’re a credit to Taldryan, keep up the good work. Congratulations on the Sapphire Blade. You’ve more than earned it, enjoy!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 19:08:32 UTC

In the last 5 months, Meleu has not been sitting idly. He has organised 33 competitions and co-organised a further 4. He also managed to participate in 31 competitions, earning himself 4 Crescents (1 Diamond, 1 Ruby, 1 Amethyst, & 1 Quartz). He also wrote almost 1.500 words of fiction, acquiring 2 Clusters of Ice in the process. He managed to attain another Shadow Academy Degree.

Additionally, Meleu has been distinguishing himself as one of the two Taldryan Magistrates. Specifically charged with overseeing the Clan’s storyline and maintaining our historical records. A task he has been working tirelessly on. As shown by the many edits and updates to various pages across Taldryan’s corner of the DJBWiki, ranging from small fixes to large updates and data dumps.

Meleu, since first encountering you as a fresh faced M:HM, you’ve done nothing but impress upon me your stellar work ethic and drive to make Taldryan and the Brotherhood at large a better place than when you found it. Keep up the good work and enjoy this award!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 18:22:06 UTC

Since earning his last award, Jorm shown a very impressive amount of activity. He has participated in an epic 117 competitions, earning himself 34 Crescents (4 Diamond, 1 Ruby, 6 Amethyst, 11 Sapphire, 7 Emerald, 4 Topaz, & 1 Quartz). He also participated in an RP Session, contributing almost 3.000 words and acquiring 6 Clusters of Ice. Jorm earned himself 457 Clusters of Fire across 13 Gaming Events. He has also managed to elevate his rank across the various societies 3 times.

However, it is in the Shadow Academy that he’s been shining brightly. Since his last medal, Jorm has passed 36 Shadow Academy Courses, attained 8 new degrees and collected a Scroll of Foundation.

On the social side, I think Jorm comes preloaded as an addon on my Discord. Whenever I look, he’s either chatting to people or sharing a good meme. Additionally, he’s always there to offer advice, comment or mess about with his fellow Taldryanites.

Jorm, congratulations on earning yourself a Sapphire Blade. You’re one of our most prolific and sociable members, I hope to be able to write you many more reccs in the future. Happy stabbing!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 18:21:39 UTC

Since earning his last activity based award 12 months ago, Ben has been quite the active Sith. He has participated in 87 competitions, earning himself 30 Crescents (3 Diamond, 7 Ruby, 7 Amethyst, 4 Sapphire, 4 Emerald, 1 Topaz, & 4 Quartz). He also earned himself a Sapphire Blade due to his work as one of the temporary members of the Star Chamber where he debated various matters of great significance to the entire club (for those interested in learning more, I refer you to the recommendation for said award). During the 16th Great Jedi War he earned himself 2 Seals of Transcendence. Benevolent also earned 2 Clusters of Graphite. On the side of Societies, he’s elevated his rank in the various societies one time.

On the social side, Ben is a constant presence. Interacting with everyone on Discord and always ready to pitch in with shards of wisdom, jokes, or advice when needed. He is one of the pillars of Taldryan’s social atmosphere.

Ben, you’re an inspiration and one of the clan’s greatest assets in maintaining a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Here’s another blade, you’ve got 4 now so juggling them is becoming slightly more complicated. Enjoy it though, you’ve more than earned this!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 18:21:06 UTC

Since earning his last award, Rian has been a steady source of activity. He participated in 51 competitions, earning himself 10 Crescents (1 Amethyst, 3 Sapphire, 5 Emerald, & 1 Quartz). On top of this, Rian managed to acquire a Dark Side Scroll for contributing to improving the Club’s social media presence. He also managed to pass 5 Shadow Academy Courses and attain another Degree.

Overall, Rian is one of those active Elders who are always around to provide advice and share knowledge when asked but who are happy to sit back while other members make their mark on the Clan and Club.

Rian, Taldryan is lucky to have you. Congratulations on the Sapphire Blade. Happy stabbing!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 18:21:31 UTC

In the months since his last medal, Raiheaux has participated in 9 competitions. Earning himself 3 Crescents (1 Diamond, 1 Topaz, 1 Quartz).

Raiheaux or Justinios is a pillar of Taldryan and a strong social presence on discord and elsewhere. His strong presence, peaceful nature, and dedication to others has coloured his entire time in the Club and has not yet diminished. Even now that he’s mostly stepped away from his insane levels of gaming activity, he’s still an undiminished sociable presence that is always willing to help others, offer advice, commentary, joke around, and more. Raiheaux is a pleasure to interact with anytime, anywhen, anywho. No doubts about it.

Thank you for being such a massive part of what makes Taldryan into the sociable place it is. Keep up the good work and enjoy your Sapphire Blade. You’ve earned it!

Supreme Chancellor Ood Bnar, 2024-10-13 18:22:11 UTC

Titius Osseus, the Sooty One, is a member that certainly leaves a lasting impression (and no, it’s not ALWAYS because of an explosion). Titius joined Plagueis mere months ago, but fit in so well that it feels like he’s always been here. He immediately stepped into the role of Quaestor of House Tyranus, a position with large shoes (or a large hat) to fill and threw himself headfirst at it, determined to do everything in his power to help the house grow. When we told Titius to lead by example and do all the things, he took that to heart and it really shows in his activity numbers. Since his last medal in May, Titius has participated in 66 different competitions, the variety of which is truly all over the place! His efforts in everything from gaming, fiction, graphic and so many miscellaneous competitions have earned him placements in 12 comps and 3 Crescents with Diamond Star, 1 Amethyst, 5 with Emerald, 1 with Topaz and 2 with Quartz Stars as well as an incredible 201 Clusters of Fire for his gaming, 20 Clusters of Graphite for his art and 12 Clusters if Ice from his fictioning work including 3 ACC matches, 2 RPs that he has participated in and his first RP as a DM for a total of 3654 words written. All of these crazy numbers have led to Titius ranking up once in the Inquisitorius, as an ACC participant and as an RP organizer as well as three times in the Shroud Syndicate!

But here’s the thing about the Sooty One, he hasn’t just been a consumer of all things, he’s also been busy putting competitions together to get the members active. As someone who started off nervous about organizing competitions, Titius has done a great job co-organizing 4 comps and organizing an additional 8 on his own. Now, I have talked a bit about Titius as a Quaestor, and I’ll get back to that, but that isn’t the only position he has held. Titius has been busy at work in the Shadow Academy, passing 2 courses and adding 3 more degrees, all while holding down a position as Magistrate to the Headmaster. But I’ll let Arch talk more about that last part.

These numbers alone speak volumes about the type of member Titius is, but the numbers aren’t the one speaking here, I am. So, I am going to keep talking about our dear explosive obsessed friend and all of the things he does that the site doesn’t track. Titius has gone on record saying that his goal as Quaestor was to “Improve myself by improving the House", and in that he has succeeded. In August Titius worked with his fellow Plagueian Quaestor to organize the Aliso Summer Festival in order to get members of the clan warmed up and ready for the Pro Bowl. This event saw over 100 entries and helped build the hype of Pro Bowl VIII just a few weeks later where his outreach and encouragement was instrumental in getting 60% of House Tyranus participating in the event. Though Titius made the hard decision recently to take a step back from leadership, in his time as Quaestor he was relentless in getting his reports out like clock-work making sure that every member of his house had their achievements highlighted and celebrated. Titius also made sure that he was always keeping an eye on what the members of Tyranus were up to, ready to send Howie award and promotion recommendations almost as soon as members became eligible. Reading any of his recommendations it is clear that Titius cares about the members of his house and enjoys bragging about their achievements. Titius is always the first person in the Plagueis discord channel in the morning ready to check in on members, offer them a pot of coffee and start every day off with a bang. He is always there to greet new members, offer a warm welcome, get to know members both new and returning and is always there to answer questions no matter how big or small, and if he doesn’t know the answer he isn’t afraid to admit it and find someone who does.

Titius has been a welcome addition to the clan summit, enthusiastic and eager to learn new things, he hasn’t been afraid to share his ideas and opinions with the summit. He has quickly become a staple of Plagueis, a member I can always expect to see interacting with other members of both the clan and the club as a whole and a member I always look forward to chatting with. While I will miss having you on the summit, I am truly grateful to have been able to work with you over the past few months and am proud to have you as a member of Plagueis. Your contributions to the summit have been invaluable and I hope to see you take another crack at a leadership position once that pesky RL calms down a bit. Congratulations on an extremely well deserved Sapphire Blade, just don’t blow it up!

TuQ’uan Varick di Plagia, 2024-10-12 12:05:00 UTC