Alethia is the one person I would consider my second within the ACC staff currently. Not only is he the most tenured, he also brings a contrasting opinion that often challenges my own in the best of ways. While the dreaded beast of real life has often threatened to inhibit his ability to complete matches, he has still always made time to dive deep into any and all conversations. He has even gone so far as to take the initiative in preparing statistical spreadsheets analyzing the year's ACC matches thus far. This was done without prompting and was useful in providing fact-based anecdotes for event decisions.

In terms of raw judgements, each taking anywhere between an hour and 3 hours for most judges, Alethia has completed 6 since his last merit. At the same time, he has managed to handle 5 qualification exams. That's a great deal of help considering we shoot for close to 24 hours on our turn around times. He doesn't just gloss over these exams, however. He provides detailed analysis on par with what he brings to his actual judgements. His feedback is invaluable to new members just starting out in the ACC and ensures that everyone is at the right place to start from and enjoy the experience.

For this dedication to ensuring not just good work, but quality feedback and an opportunity of learning for the members, I am honored to append my recommendation to ensure Alethia gets the recognition he deserves. Keep on being a good judge and a better teacher. Glad to have you on the team.

Atra Ventus
Combat Master of the Brotherhood

God I have know Arch now for well over 2 years now and he has not stopped impressing me since the first time we met. it was a honor to be his recruiter and Master when he first joined the DJB. To say he was a easy student would do him a vast disservice because when he joined all the way up to today Arch has given everything he ever done his all.

He is definitely one of the best leaders COU has and it's been a pleasure to watch him not only move up in ranks but also take on new positions and excel at them as well. I think one of his best qualities is that no matter how high and the food chain he gets he always remains humble and is always there to help any and every member that needs it. No matter their rank, position or clan.

On more than a few occasions he has been the voice of reason for me when i needed someone to vent to by first telling me to stop being a idiot (PG Version) and they explaining what I'm not seeing and being there to give great advice and help.

Since others how more than accounting for your impressive numbers I'm here to say that your interpersonal skills are almost second to none and I'm more than proud to call you a friend! I'm even prouder to help award you your very first Sacramental Award in the DJB! Congratulations!

Archenksova is an outstanding example of a truly helpful individual. He does it in large ways, such as his Clan projects, and then he often does it in so many small ways that shouldn't be forgotten.

I remember when I first met him back when I was in CSP. A few things stood out to me. One, he was so willing to help develop my character and write with me. It wasn't for a crescent or any measurable activity, but it was to help a fellow club member. Two, he has provided several people help in their writing efforts, including proofing and a willingness to engage in ACC battles. Last but not least, he willingly engages in anything that can help the clan, whether it be answering a silly Odan-Urr Clan daily fiction question, helping out the 'pups' with ACC info, or being an awesome cheerleader.

These are but a few examples, but what is most impressive is how long he continues to do it. Leadership can be trying, but he keeps giving all he's got. I greatly appreciate Archensova's efforts and truly believe he is a key member of this Clan. As such, I think that a Sapphire Blade is well deserved.

Drinks on Alethia (literally and figuratively!)

Aura Ta'var Rollmistress

I've often said that anyone who doubts the validity of the Rollmaster position need only look at COU's very own Rollmistress for an example of RM done right. Blade has been an absolute asset to COU and an essential part of our sustained growth since taking the position. It's more accurate to call her our community manager than what most in the DB associate with the rollmaster position. She certain takes care of the "pups" but she is in the channels day in and day out creating content, hyping competitions, spotlighting member works and achievements and generally looking out for all of COU's members.

In addition to all the statistics laid out by Arch, Blade recently not only got first place in the Desperate Measures coop event with Clan Taldyran but she was the only member in either Clan to have a perfect 16/16 competition participation. That's the kind of leader Blade is, front and center in the trenches with her people.

Please accept this small token of our gratitude for all you do for the COU community.

Turel Sorenn
Consul, Clan Odan-Urr

Aurora, or Blade as I have known her, is one of my newer judges but one of my most reliable. She can always be counted on to bring a hardline analytical view to the judgement process. She is very systems based, working with a focus on as exact a reasoning as possible. It is this perspective that Blade brings to all discussions within the ACC Staff, as each judgement often becomes a group effort at least a few times during the process. In that way, she influences each and every judgement. Even the ones she isn't directly involved in.

Since her last merit, Blade has successfully completed 9 battle judgements where she has taken point and a single qualification exam. In that time frame, only two judges managed to complete more and even then it was only by one match. That is no easy feat. It is simple to shrug off a judgement as just picking numbers arbitrarily and declaring a winner but that is far from the case. In Blade's case, she often takes 2-3 hours to complete a single judgement while being as meticulous as possible and not leaving anything ambiguous. If she has a question, she won't complete the judgement until it has been convincingly answered with no room for error.

I am honored to put up my own recommendation along with the others to see her granted a token of our collective gratitude. For all that she has done and continues to do. Congratulations, Aurora.

Atra Ventus
Combat Master of the Brotherhood