SBM Montresor has conducted himself with poise in elan as a member and a leader of the Dark Brotherhood. Within one year of joining our club he has served in multiple positions ranging from Aedile to Quaestor to Praetor. Montresor's service in each of these positions has been remarkable, but none more so than his efforts over the past six months.

Four months ago the Grand Master asked Montresor to move from his Clan and take over the responsibility of rebuilding House Plagueis. Rocked from internal scandals, infighting, and poor leadership, Plagueis served as an example of what a House or Clan should not be.

Montresor stepped into his role with a fury unparalleled within the history of our club. He orchestrated a rabid recruitment approach and rebuilt Plagueis from the ground up. New members and old members answered Montresor's call to the Dark Brotherhood and returned with a fury. This fury powered Plagueis Dark Crusade activity and generated one of the biggest upsets in Dark Brotherhood history resulting in Plagueis assuming the title of Champion.

I and many others understand that Plagueis victory was a combination of multiple actions and complex situations, but Montresor was the anchor that stablized the ship. I am doubtful that any other leader could have had the same impact or produced the same results that Montresor brought to his new House.

Thank you for all you have done and we look forward to what you will do in the future. ~Darth Pravus, Voice of the Brotherhood

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There are times when a decision must be made while on a precipice. Plagueis had seen their entire summit fired due to impropriety, casting aspersions upon their hard work, their entire record across the Crusade. It was not a good time for them. I had to open up both primary summit positions for applications very shortly before the event was to kick in again, giving whomever I chose very little time to acclimate to the situation and gain the respect of those they were to lead.

It could have been a disaster.

Montresor made it a success. Bringing in his real world experiences in leadership, and taking many notes from those of us who have battled the political climate in the brotherhood, Montresor left the comfort and strength Of Arcona to test his own mettle. He dove into the problems headfirst, demanded authority, earned respect, and drove the House to a spectacular finish, tying our strongest clan in a direct confrontation. He took a house that was preying on the weak and made them into a legitimate contender for anything that we can throw at them. Instead of being satisfied with a crippled house, aggressive re-recruitment campaigns built the house up, beyond even past glories. Instead of teetering on the brink of disaster, the House now hovers at the edge of Clanhood.

I can only imagine what he can do if I give him more time.

It is with pride that I am able to promote Montresor to the Rank of Battlelord. Thank you for all that you have done so far, Montresor. ~Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2014-01-11 18:03:28 UTC