It's hard to think of Tarentum without thinking of Sith Bloodfyre. One could focus on the history he's created for the Clan with his constant involvement in its fiction. You could also look at his dedication from all the positions he's held and the impact he's had in them. However, these aren't the reasons that comes to mind when thinking of Tarentum today - and that's because of his consistent activity, his constant cheerleading, his guidance and support, and the river of idea that flows from him for change in Tarentum. For just over three months now I have been Consul of Tarentum, and not a day has gone by without Bloodfyre's name making its way into my inbox in some way. Over the course of the last three months he's completed two Dark Pundit, two Dark Mavens, two Dark Savants, and 1 Dark Sage; all of this through the completion of 14 Journeymen Courses and 26 Shadow Academy courses. Additionally, he's participated in 6 competitions, earning placements in two of them, and be a supporting character on TOR for our membership by providing guidance and support without recognition for himself; whether its been helping coordinator raids and world bosses or simply helping new members get started by explaining the game to them. This is typical of Beef and why I wish to award him today; he's Tarentum's biggest cheerleader and he never let's up. Whether its opening dialogue on the mailing list (as he was recognized by Sarin for before, and since has continued to do), or on IRC, and mostly importantly on Telegram where Beef is the first person to make sure a new Tarenti gets added and then feels welcomed on the channel. This is the same across platforms Tarentum is involved in; whether its the SA and him encouraging others (even Equites and fellow Elders) to do coursework, promoting competitions and gaming on the telegram channel, or getting involved in other activities like positions, wiki work, or anything that comes up really. He inspires spirituality and community for Tarentum through his cheerleading and it's part of the success we've had to date in removing ourselves from probation status. This alone is what I hoped to award Beef for but then that dismisses the support and guidance he's provided the Clan Summit over the past three months, through his insights and ideas and the many discussions he's started with us. He's even gone above and beyond by being the one to present other's ideas who have been too nervous or unsure, and he desires to see everyone else recognized for their efforts without taking any for himself. Finally, Bloodfyre is one of two members who is directly responsible for the rise in Tarentum's membership numbers and it was Beef that lead the charge in recruiting veteran members. Tarentum is better today directly because of Bloodfyre's efforts, and it would be a shame not to award the example he provides to every other member of Tarenti. Thank you Bloodfyre, for your support, encouragement, efforts, and dedication.

Watchman Lontra Boglach, 2015-06-10 14:39:04 UTC