Duke Zebina "Ji" Arad, Councillor of Urr

Equite 3, Clan Odan-Urr, Jedi, Rebel
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Event ID
42205
Award
Sapphire Blade
Quantity
1
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

From my first day in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood I have seen Ji go nowhere but up. I have seen him soar in Tarentum and exceed what most DB members might expect from anyone. When I joined the Dark Brotherhood Ji had been recently appointed Rollmaster of House Cestus, and though at that time I hadn't made much contact with Ji, his efforts for his house were seen by all. Upon being made Aedile of House Cestus, Ji had made a fine name for himself in Tarentum. It was through him and Ronovi that Cestus had blossomed into an extremely active house. His work with Cestus as it's Quaestor has been an example for Tarentum's houses and can be seen through such works as the Hieros Lokhos ton Taras. One can only anticipate what he will do upon being made ProConsul.

Ji, aside from being one of Tarentum's leaders, is also one of Tarentum's most active members. Ji is a superb writer, always impressing others with his work and continually gaining novas for his work. He is constant on Tarentum's IRC channel, giving advice to our young journeymen and older members alike. He has proven himself time and time again with his relentless nature in earning numerous awards, promotions, etc. his most recent being a field promotion granted from his enormous effort in the Rite of Supremacy (field promotions that were only granted to two people in all of Tarentum). With his contributions in the Brotherhood, Ji has made Tarentum what it is today, and I would like to thank him for that in requesting a Sapphire Blade for Ji K'awiil.

~Jagen Phoenix, Aedile of House Tridens.

Ji and I haven't had much contact with one another until fairly recently, but he has long been one of the individuals in Tarentum that drives me to continually improve. He is a juggernaut. His relentless nature has helped build House Cestus into a powerhouse, and an example for myself and my fellow Gladians to aspire to. Ji's own writing is superb, and the proof is in the novae he earned in the RoS and GJW9. He is always willing to edit work for others, lending them the full benefits of his own skill by teaching them to improve their own. More important than his writing, however, is his character. He is a constant fixture in the Clan's IRC channel. There you can nearly always find him encouraging newer members to be more active, hounding his House Summit to keep them busy and active, and pestering the Clan Summit about any number of things, all with only the best interest of Tarentum in mind. In recent days I have often turned to Ji when I needed to vent or needed advice. He has been cheerful and willing to help without any reservations. Ji K'awill brings out my competitive nature like few others because it takes a great deal of work to live up to the standard he sets. An organization such as the Dark Brotherhood lives or dies by the few among its members who are willing to put in the effort to make it a great experience for everyone. Ji is, without question, one of those few and I am pleased to help recognize him for that.

SBM Scion "Firebird" Altera Quaestor, House Gladius of Tarentum Captain, MJHC Corsair

Battlemaster Ji K'awiil. I've heard that name so often, I would think he is a household item. He's always looking for ways to improve himself and his clan. He never stops devoting himself to Tarentum and never stops helping members.

I met Ji during the recent Rite of Supremacy. He was sort of an enigma, always working and doing everything he could. He always had helpful hints for everyone, regardless of what they were doing. There was nothing that he couldn't provide advice on.

His help is never condescending. He never tears anyone down; he always tries to bring others up. His ultimate goal is to bring Tarentum back to glory, and he strives for that everyday. He never stops working and I almost think that he never sleeps.

Ji deserves this, not because I believe it, but because Tarentum believes it. We all know that Ji has done a lot and we all feel that he deserves this reward. Ji, good job man. Ya done well son, ya done well.

~Severon Vercingetorix; Dark Jedi Knight

I find myself recommending awards and promotions for Battlemaster Ji K'awiil quite often these days, and this is no exception. Ji is truly a phenomenal Tarenti. He is a naturally born leader, a brilliant writer, an amazing mentor, a fierce competitor, and a dear friend. He has contributed so much to Tarentum lore and structure that I cannot even recount it all in one try. Ji is that much of a worker, and that much more deserving of the prestigious Sapphire Blade.

I met Ji when I was a newcomer, and he was a Jedi Hunter, but it wasn't until he worked as my Rollmaster in House Cestus while I was Quaestor that he really showed me how much he could do. After ascending to Aedile, Ji helped me completely restructure and reorganize Cestus's lore, making it a powerhouse of activity and a place for future leaders to grow. Once I became PCON, Ji took up the reins as Quaestor with ease, plotting out a major run-on and storyline for Cestus - known simply as "Rift" - as well as pushing his house to new heights in the "Broken" storyline and run-on. But even beyond his leadership roles, Ji has been a researcher, an editor, and a contributor to Tarentum as well as Arcona fiction. Not only has he completed a wiki article of Arcona's clan powers (mostly on his own), but he has also updated outdated wiki articles as well as polished and revised the Tarentum Prospectus, roles of the Tarentae and the Tarenti, and history. All this while maintaining his Quaestorship and a position on the Wiki Staff. He is unstoppable.

Most recently, Ji has shown an amazing effort in the latest Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War. Not only did he score a vast amount of victories in the ACC for Tarentum, but he also received a Silver Nova for the "Free Form" fiction event, proving himself as one of the best writers in not just the clan, but also the Brotherhood. All the while, Ji took tremendous amounts of time to proofread and critique Tarenti's fiction entries and ACC posts, and his advice even assisted in many wins in the ACC. All of this work convinced me and Oberst to encourage Muz to grant Ji a field promotion, and he became one of only two members of Tarentum to receive one. But even after the Rite of Supremacy, he did not slow down, becoming an enormous asset to our current reformation of Tarentum and the installation of two new houses to replace our current ones. He has been a strong voice in the development of this incredible project, and he and I both have enormous hopes for the future of the clan. This proves to me, as well as everyone else, that Ji is not holding anything back. He is a firecracker that keeps going off, setting Tarentum alight with his contributions and his suggestions.

What I think is most important, however, is Ji's utmost devotion to Tarentum. He cares about its progress, and he cares about its improvement. When Tarentum placed fifth in the Rite of Supremacy, he was one of the first to say, "Not good enough." As an advisor, he has given honest reports about Tarentum's activity and progress. As a friend, he is even sharper when it comes to wit and opinion. But more often than not, he is right in his feedback. I have taken much of his advice and seen great things flourish from it. He hardly ever lets me down, because as a member of Tarentum, he therefore can get in touch with what his clan needs or desires. In fact, one of his greatest wishes is to see the entire clan involved in each clan proceeding, so nothing is hidden, and nothing is secret - that way, all of Tarentum can contribute to its progress and lore. That is true leadership, and that is true dedication.

Ji, my friend, you have impressed me as well as inspired me. Now that I have been "crowned' the Princess of Yridia, and I will need members like you to keep the clan alive. I know you will be an awesome Proconsul, and I don't want you to take this award for granted. The Sapphire Blade implies amazing dedication to one's clan, and therefore you have proven to me, as your Consul, that you deserve it. I thank you for your incredible contributions, and I can only hope for more prosperous times working with you in this clan. Rock on, buddy.

~Ronovi Tavisaen Proconsul of Clan Tarentum Brig. General of the Clan Tarentum I Corps

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-04-01 14:42:58 UTC
Event ID
90834
Source Unit
Tarentum
Destination Unit
Rogue
Primary reason

Migrated from legacy database

Darth Aeternus, 2010-03-31 20:49:13 UTC
Event ID
81332
Position
Proconsul
Unit
Tarentum
Event ID
42159
Award
Legion of the Scholar
Quantity
1
XP Value
25.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

For winning first place in the #tarentum trivia held on March 26th, 2010.

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-03-26 16:35:14 UTC
Event ID
90743
Source Unit
Rogue
Destination Unit
Tarentum
Primary reason

Migrated from legacy database

Darth Aeternus, 2010-03-18 11:25:40 UTC
Event ID
90742
Source Unit
Tridens
Destination Unit
Rogue
Primary reason

Migrated from legacy database

Darth Aeternus, 2010-03-18 11:25:40 UTC
Event ID
90522
Source Unit
Rogue
Destination Unit
Tridens
Primary reason

Migrated from legacy database

Darth Aeternus, 2010-03-18 10:15:17 UTC
Event ID
87492
Position
Quaestor
Unit
Cestus
Event ID
41985
Award
Seal of Bone
Quantity
3
XP Value
75.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by
Darth Aeternus
Primary reason

For participation in the first week of the RoS

Darth Aeternus, 2010-03-11 14:23:06 UTC
Event ID
41797
Award
Legion of the Scholar
Quantity
1
XP Value
25.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

For being one of the top two winners of trivia in #tarentum, 2/28/10 (due to Oberst's forfeiting of his medal).

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-02-28 13:39:14 UTC
Event ID
41688
Award
Crescent with Amethyst Star
Quantity
1
XP Value
75.0 XP (Full Value)
Competition
[[DJBWiki]] Connect the Dots
Requested by
Master Windos
Primary reason

Placing second in [[DJBWiki]] Connect the Dots with a score of 4 steps.

Master Windos, 2010-02-18 19:30:04 UTC
Event ID
41592
Award
Silver Nova
Quantity
1
XP Value
450.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by
Darth Aeternus
Primary reason

Second place in the Fiction event (Revan vs. Tarentum), in the first week of the Rite of Supremacy.

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-15 09:31:04 UTC
Event ID
68817
Old Rank
Equite 1
New Rank
Equite 2
Requested by
Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu
Primary reason

During Wartime, men and women of valour have historically turned into heroes. With their strength, their resolve, and their efforts, victory can be made not only possible, but also seem easy. Vendettas test all of our mettle, pushing us to the limits of our not-inconsiderable abilities. There is a long tradition in the Dark Brotherhood of recognizing those among us who have made their names resonate with their own successes. Today, we honor those few with elevation into the higher ranks. ~ Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2010-01-27 21:14:14 UTC
Event ID
81276
Position
Wiki Staff Member
Unit
Assistants
Event ID
41482
Award
Crescent with Emerald Star
Quantity
1
XP Value
25.0 XP (Full Value)
Competition
[Tarentum] Broken: The Final Chapter
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

For winning third place overall in the "Broken: The Final Chapter" event (tied with Scion Altera).

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-01-04 16:43:45 UTC
Event ID
41475
Award
Crescent with Emerald Star
Quantity
1
XP Value
25.0 XP (Full Value)
Competition
[Tarentum] Broken: The Final Chapter
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

For winning second place for the "Broken: The Final Chapter" run-on.

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2010-01-04 16:34:41 UTC
Event ID
41288
Award
Dark Side Scroll
Quantity
1
XP Value
25.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by
Master Windos
Primary reason

For your part in creating the Hieros Lokhos ton Taras wiki article, currently the featured, I award you a Dark Side Scroll.

Master Windos, 2009-12-06 16:56:26 UTC
Event ID
41268
Award
Crescent with Sapphire Star
Quantity
1
XP Value
50.0 XP (Full Value)
Competition
Haiku of Turkeys
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

For winning first place in the "Haiku of Turkeys" clan-wide competition.

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2009-12-04 11:41:00 UTC
Event ID
68603
Old Rank
Journeyman 4
New Rank
Equite 1
Requested by
General Ronovi Tavisaen
Primary reason

Ji K'awiil has far exceeded the guideposts to Sith Warrior as set by the clan summit of Tarentum and by the recommendations of the Dark Council. This promotion request has been scrutinized and approved by the clan leaders.


Good leaders see eye to eye on everything with their members. Great leaders can make sure they find the middle ground, because they know they will never see eye to eye on all points with their members. Ji K’awiil is one of those individuals who falls into the latter column. While we’ve had many disagreements in the past over the details of numerous points, we’ve been able to find the middle ground in our overall objective – the continued health and well being of Clan Tarentum and its members.

In his nearly 2 years as a member of the Brotherhood, Ji has always run with the ball. As Rollmaster for House Cestus, a position he held for 5 months, he has executed the duties of the office with impeccable and meticulous equanimity. And yet, in addition to the normal duties of his office he has shouldered extra responsibility for his House without complaint or the mendacity borne of someone who seeks reward through the self-aggrandizing onanism that so many in our organization are guilty of. He has taken extreme care in the duties he has shouldered without being asked – care of House Cestus’ wiki articles, ensuring they are up to date and accurate; the birth and development of many of the “NPC’s” that flesh out and round out Tarentum’s story; collaboration on multiple storylines including the recent “Garden of Eden” run-on for Clan Tarentum, the development of House Cestus’ current storyline, and the current reworking of Arcona’s storyline in light of the DB-wide change in powers. In addition, the latter has helped bridge inter-Clan relations. And while much of there is camaraderie between Clans Arcona and Tarentum, much of this can be considered superficial. All know that much of this magnanimity is spawned by the fact that both Sashar Erinos Arconae, myself and a few others share a friendship. The latter goes to further strengthen what could be seen as a superficial bond. Changing it from something superfluous to something that could very well spring to a more permanent fixture.

And at my request Ji has taken on a few projects for me that others may not have known about. He has been one of my quiet researchers, who have pored over everything from how real life human intelligence agencies work to the mythos of many ancient and modern cultures in their views of life, death and afterlife. This work makes him one of many unsung heroes of the Clan who quietly give and allow those members of the Clan who wish to write, or may in the future partake of the nascent RPG, a chance to flesh out and breathe an exacting and more realistic light unto their DB personae.

We are not an organization that normally springs mentors or masters or the like, but there are those few influential members who stick with you. But it seems fitting to quote Yoni here, “It is not for ourselves that we do anything in the [Dark Brotherhood], but rather it’s the hope that we can share a part of ourselves when we write for the [Dark Brotherhood].” Ji adequately embodies that sentiment Yoni shared with me when I was IWCOM and he was HI. And Ji more than adequately embodies the member I admire – the one who does things quietly without seeking praise and relishes the chance to work with new members.

And so, in light of his unfailing and unflagging service to House and Clan; I, Maxamillian-von Oberst-Tarentae, Consul of Clan Tarentum, R.G.Princeps, request this promotion to Sith Warrior for Ji K’awiil.

Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae, Consul of Tarentum and Prince of Yridia


Ji K'awiil has been a long-term member and leader of House Cestus. He has been a BTL, Assistant Rollmaster, Rollmaster twice, and Aedile twice in his career; and he now leads Cestus as its newest Quaestor. He has spent an incredible amount of time on the house's fiction and storylines. Obviously, his devotion and work for Tarentum shines for everyone to see. But behind all that, who is Ji, really, and why does he deserve to be one of the Equites?

Besides his long tenure as DJK, his major contributions in reforming the Cestus fiction, his running competitions, his putting out reports, and his being an active participant in Tarentum-Arcona diplomacy and fiction; I believe that Ji deserves this promotion for one major thing: Ji cares. He cares about his house, about his clan, and about the Brotherhood. None of the work he does is shoddy (or as I'd oh-so-courteously call it, half-assed); he always executes his craft and activity with energy, pizzazz, and confidence. Many times one will see leaders sit idly in their comfortable position, putting out mangled reports and not really contributing to the house at all, while the other leaders have to pick up the slack. I have always believed that each house summit should have a purpose and a select amount of tasks in each house, in order to collaborate and contribute equally. To me, if a leader is taking up space, then the Brotherhood may as well just make the position null and void.

Ji is one of those exceptional leaders. He goes beyond the tasks given to him, putting extra effort into everything he does. When I was Quaestor and he was working as my second-in-command, Ji himself recommended that we reform House Cestus's fiction because he believed the way we were running as a house did not give the house's history enough value in our current culture. He was the main writer and thinker behind the new fiction, before being asked to work alongside me to help Arcona with a revision of fiction due to the newest clan powers being introduced. Ji is not only a writer, but also a creator, and what he is able to originate in fiction is absolutely incredible to witness. And the reason that's so is because Ji cares about each word he puts on a page or each aspect he adds to the house, and that subsequently improves everything and everyone around him. He has high expectations for Cestus and the rest of the clan, which I truly admire.

Therefore, by the power bestowed upon me by Tarentum and the Brotherhood, I hereby request this honorable promotion to Sith Warrior for Ji. May you have a long, healthy tenure as Quaestor of my old house, and may you continue to prosper in your DB career.

Ronovi Tavisaen, Proconsul of Clan Tarentum


Since my coming to Cestus, Ji has been diligent running and participating in competitions, and has gone out of his way in his duties as AED and now functioning as QUA of Cestus. He is always working and contributing new ideas not only on a house level but for the entire clan. Ji is truly a pillar of Tarentum and a prime example of how a member of the DB should perform. In my opinion Ji is more than deserving to join us in the Equite ranks! Thank you Ji and I look forward to working with you farther.

In Darkness,

Adien d'Tana, Rollmaster of House Cestus


What words can be used to describe Ji K'awill, words that have been used to describe leaders for millenium. Words such as dedicated, driven, hardworking & responsible. Since I joined the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, Ji has been a friend to me and a friend to the entire clan. He shows that the Dark Jedi Brotherhood is his life and gives as much as he can in everything he does.

Ji, thank you for everything you have done for the brotherhood, the clan and the house. You have made an impact here that continues to be felt. Step forward, Equitehood awaits you.

Vai Azexel, Aedile Emeritus of House Cestus

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2009-11-05 22:03:15 UTC
Event ID
87384
Position
Aedile
Unit
Cestus