Sapphire Blade events for Praetor Barafu Endrin

Zuza has been a solid member of Arcona for a surprisingly short amount of time, and in those two years has already left an indelible mark on many in the Clan. Going over the raw stats since her promotion in April, she has been nothing but a powerhouse. Sixty-one competitions participated, placing in twenty-eight, not even counting the fourteen Seals of Ascension from GJW XV that also netted her a Silver Nova. Add to that fifteen Clusters of Fire, nineteen Clusters of Earth, fifteen Clusters of Graphite, and thirteen Clusters of Ice from an approximate 5,100 words of fiction shows that she is as accomplished as she is well-rounded in the activity-in-numbers department.

Less easy to capture in numbers is her impact on the Clan as a whole. Zuza started her tenure as Rollmaster in January, taking over from Kordath’s lengthy and successful legacy, and she’s been running with it ever since. Much of Arcona’s current retention rates are a testament to her efforts of engaging with the new members directly and regularly in ways that I could not manage even in the best of circumstances. In a cooperative effort with the Summit, she is even currently laying the groundwork for an independent Battleteam within the Clan to continue both the legacy and duties of the Rollmaster, nurturing and growing new members into more long-term personalities in the Club.

In a more direct fashion, she has been a second sanity check among the Clan Summit. She comes with energy and ideas tempered with logic and practicality. Her labors are quiet but many. She is someone that I look forward to hiring into greater positions of responsibility when she finally passes the reins on Rollmaster — whether in its official title or as the BTL of the same intent.

Zuza, thank you for all that you do.

Qyreia Arronen
Consul, Clan Arcona

Qyreia Arronen, 2022-12-11 19:23:27 UTC

One award didn't quite seem like enough, so I figured, why not two?

Zuza (Barafu) has been my right hand for over a year, assisting in every aspect of my time as Fist. From helping build items for the Battlepass and providing feedback to putting together each quarterly release, she has been instrumental in the success of nearly every major initiative we've undertaken.

She also spearheaded much of the Cluster Review project, providing screenshots, bringing in members to assist with testing, and working directly with me to implement the approved changes to the site. On top of that, she completed a full overhaul of the Warframe awarding structure to better reflect the current state of the game.

She has also hosted sixteen FIST-specific competitions, guiding the Magistrates and ensuring they remain on schedule to host their own competitions each month. All the while, she has remained an active member of the gaming community by hosting game nights, helping members, and gathering their feedback. More often than not, she serves as the first point of contact, helping members understand what can and cannot be done and when it's appropriate to bring suggestions directly to the Fist.

I'm not one for overly flowery recommendations. Zuza has never hesitated to step in when I've needed to step back for a few days or even a few weeks. She is the prime example of what I consider exemplary in a Praetor: someone who knows my shortcomings, complements them without hesitation, and does everything she can to ensure the Fists office remains successful.

Fist Donny, 2026-08-02 21:28:02 UTC