While on my staff, Turel brought real world experience and an old hat at member advocation to bear. To say this was appreciated would be an understatement. There's a level of steady handedness that comes with it that helps calm everyone involved in a situation. Can't get enough of that. In fact, it is his presence that is his greatest quality and one I could keep droning on and on about. But that's not what I want to highlight. No, the best thing about Turel is that he never turns his brain off. Even when simply reviewing the Covenant while eyeballing a potential case, Turel felt an itch. The itch of "something's not right here". For Turel, that was the swath of gendered pronouns throughout our documents. Quite a simple little thought, but a much more expansive one when you realize just how often (in the hundreds) we reference gender in the Covenant. Having identified the problem, he pushed for the solution, and an amendment was put in. It goes without saying that the proposal was smooth sailing.

That's lasting change. The kind of influence Turel has on the systems around him. I think that's pretty well deserving of recognition.

Turel took over as Pcon of Odan-Urr at a time many things began to change. His experience and hard work helped build the Clan into what it is today. All while maintaining a constant presence and keeping the membership informed and engaged on all things happening. These changes included creating and implementing our two currently running Houses, the Consular Conclave and the Guardian Corps. From this, he contributed significantly to making a new Clan villain who took form in the Illuminance storyline. To prepare for the Dominion update, Turel was the brainchild of many of the possessions, then added and organized them to present a clear picture of what and where the Clan keeps its toys. His event “Odan-Urr: What if…?” ran for a month and put the members into a peculiar predicament, the possibility of being able to alter past events in Odan-Urr’s or their personal history. The event was a major success, seeing 19 contributors and 32 individual entries. In addition to the significant changes, Turel worked on the Scimitar of Lord Hoth competition and Life Day events, promoted activity for the Rite of Supremacy: Escalation, ran multiple community events and broadcast them using the new Discord “events” feature.

Thank you, Turel. We couldn’t have gotten any of that done without your help. Congratulations!

Revak K’Urr
Consul, Odan-Urr

Rajhin has been great addition to the Dark Council and has continued to provide great contributions his entire time. Seeing him take his incredible vision he had for the office when he applied, and improving the gaming community has been great. All his contributions both in his office and to the DC have been worthy of reward. Congratulations.

Turel has always looked at things from the perspective of "is this good for the members" when it comes to his time as Fist. That's something to be proud of and something he championed each and every day. He was always an active voice in discussions even up to and including his last day before stepping out of the room.

I'm glad to have been able to work alongside him for the duration of his term. I saw the growth of gaming, but also the heavy burden it places on the Fist. It's one of the toughest positions in the club with some of the most passionate advocates. For good or ill. Turel accomplished much, even proposing an expansion to the GMRG system with battlepasses that ended up coinciding with my own needs for seasons, which made my life easier from the perspective of potential automation rather than forever wallowing in spreadsheets. I can never thank him enough for that.

Where Turel goes, gaming follows; Turel has made a sizeable impact on the GMRG and always aimed to make decisions around the various interests and drives of the member base, reached out to get the community actively involved in gaming, and spoken directly to clarify any and all issues that plagued members new and old as they tried to toe-in to the Gaming side of The Brotherhood. His dedication to gaming has been seen coming home to Odan-Urr, as well, as he's kept at it and shaken up our gaming community and helped to drive more of our members to activity.

For the last two and a half years he has been a pillar of the community, nesting in Gaming Chat and throwing down against everyone as he asserted his dominance, an energy which I know he'll carry on going forward, but now he'll be competing against us.

Turel has been a leader in this society long before stepping into the role of Fist. As Fist, he introduced new ideas, implemented innovative concepts, and demonstrated resilience when faced with challenges. Under his leadership, the team of Magistrates thrived, working cohesively and effectively. Serving as his Praetor was a privilege I deeply value.

During his tenure, Turel cultivated an environment where staff felt empowered to ask questions, seek his guidance on submissions, and learn from his insights. His thoughtful advice on gaming and his unwavering commitment to inclusivity left a lasting impact on the community, setting a high standard for leadership and collaboration.

As a mentor, Turel was instrumental in teaching me the intricacies of the role, preparing me to step into his position, and ensuring the continued growth and success of the gaming community. His efforts not only strengthened the foundation of our team but also paved the way for future leaders.

When I think of what makes the Brotherhood feel like a community, I think of folks like Turel. He’s the kind of member that genuinely enjoys being here – someone who plays, laughs, and connects. Turel has been a steady presence within our community, whether it’s through gaming sessions, or simply being available to chat, he makes this space feel welcoming to both old faces and newcomers alike.

Turel not only accepts new members, but welcomes them with open arms. He carries the weight of experience without ever making others feel small. He listens, encourages, and makes casual conversations memorable.

From his constant involvement, his generosity with his time, and the warmth he brings to every corner of our community, I can think of no one more deserving of this amethyst kukri.

Congrats on the new stabby, Turel. Don’t leave it at any crime scenes :P

From the moment I first joined the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, Turel was one of the first ones to lend a helping hand and answer any questions that I had. This is something that he’s extended to many other new members as well, and something that I deeply appreciate.

When I went on to become a BTL and now Quaestor, Turel was there again to support me. He helped teach me more of the lore for House Hoth. He also played an active role in offering his own ideas, as well as providing a great deal of support simply with his amazing encouragement and enthusiasm towards my House narratives.

On top of all this, Turel is a huge reason why I decided to get involved with the gaming community of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. I never felt confident in my gaming abilities or thought it was something I would be able to have fun with. Watching Turel livestream, along with his comedic and supportive energy he brings to games helped change that for me. When I first started playing games, Turel taught me a lot and happily answered any questions I had about how they work, and helped to encourage me to keep playing.

He has always been a beacon of new ideas during his time spent in House Hoth, and in the Brotherhood a whole. Turel, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do, and a massive congrats on the new shiny to add to the collection!!

What do you get Turel the Tiger for enrichment? A brand new stabby toy. Try not to hit bone too much. It takes chips out of the blade.

Bye, cat.

Seriously though, well earned and well deserved, old friend. I hope I'll be in the next one or in others in the future. Congrats, Turel <3