Kelviin is truly one of a kind. He was remarkable for his shyness when he first joined the Brotherhood. Since his advancement to Knighthood seven months ago, he has become remarkable for his complete lack of the same.

Since February, he has thrown himself into the Brotherhood at large. In addition to (co) organizing three competitions, he has participated in 34, earning 11 Crescents in the process. His gaming has garnered 62 Clusters of Fire and 45 Clusters of Earth. He has been active beyond gaming as well, to which his 6 Clusters of Ice and 6 Clusters of Graphite attest. He also created the new logo for Voidbreaker, despite constant changing requirements, and asked for (nor expected) nothing in return. He was awarded a Seal of Loyalty for his continuous contributions to Arcona - more on that later - and a Dark Cross for his constant activity. He also volunteered to create graphics for the Voice office, providing an awesome new map for Arx and corresponding iconography for it.

Beyond mere numbers though, is a heart big enough for a Wookiee. A Wookiee in a very small coat.

Kelviin has truly become a fixture of House Qel-Droma. He has grown from his initial shyness into an open, vibrant example of what a member and a friend can be within the Brotherhood. He isn't focused on self-aggrandizement, on pushing his own accomplishments. He is always focused on what those around him have accomplished and on finding out what he can do to help them grow in the future. He is willing to risk his own embarrassment to put a smile on the face of those around him - such as with his numerous bouts of Wookiee karaoke (most of them sober!) - and wants nothing more than to make everyone else's day better. He is one of the few truly selfless people I know, and it is both an honor and privilege to be able to watch him grow in the Brotherhood.

Kelviin, it is my pleasure to recommend you be elevated to the ranks of the Equites.

[AM CONGRATULATIONS YOU!]

• Terran Koul, Quaestor, House Qel-Droma of Clan Arcona

Terran Koul, 2017-09-16 03:16:31 UTC

Nothing fixes a downed speeder as fast as a Wookiee with a toolbox. Or, alternatively, designs an amazing logo for the new Battleteam Voidbreaker. Such as one Kelviin of Arcona did. Not only did he design one, but he made several different edits for various locales the image was used or planned to be used in the future. Kelviin’s range of skills extend to gaming and fiction, in addition to art. His numerous Clusters and Crescents attest to that.

Kelviin is known by many, far beyond the walls of Arcona’s community. His friendly and humorous puns, and just his wish to brighten up others’ day, have accomplished this. The Wookiee has become a moral uplifter among the “troops.” His comedic drawings of Kelviin’s reactions or events, along with his song parody recordings of ‘Wookieen Park’, are popular across several DJB communities. I have highlighted these qualities because they are accomplishments in the sense that they were created and influenced by the DJB, and that these feats have done the club good due to their positive response. It is one of his qualities that contributed to Kelviin’s Seal of Loyalty.

Thus, I would like to recommend Kelviin for promotion to Equite I. Congratulations, Bestprentice! Keep cracking at the workings of the Brotherhood. You'll fix us through the power of laughter and unity.

Zujenia

Aedile of Qel-Droma, Arcona

Proconsul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna, 2017-09-16 03:14:31 UTC

There are simply not enough words in the English language to express what an asset Kelviin is to the Clan. In the year since his arrival, he has participated in a wide variety of club-related activities and competitions. However, his numerical achievements fail to fully encompass Kelviin. He has a bright, vivacious personality that makes him a joy to interact with. His creative efforts, such as his Wooken Park videos and his willingness to collaborate on fictions, are also greatly appreciated. For these reasons, it is my pleasure to add my voice to the recommendation that Kelviin be elevated to Equite I.

-Lucine Vasano, Battleteam Leader, Shadow Gate

Lucine Vasano, 2017-09-16 03:14:53 UTC

Kelviin is a tremendous asset to Clan Arcona as a whole, and I’m not saying that just because he’s a Wookiee. Yes, Kelviin has participated in numerous competitions and many club activities, but the numbers and statistics, while they’re certainly impressive, can’t accurately depict the heart that Kelviin brings to everything he does. He is a wonderful individual and brings pure, unadulterated joy to anyone he interacts with. His willingness to assist in projects beyond what we would expect of any member in his position certainly makes him stand out, but in the best way. His creativity shines on a regular basis, whether through club-sanctioned activities, such as creating a nifty logo for Battleteam Voidbreaker, or through other means like his Telegram sticker pack (which I use fairly religiously). In the time I’ve been with Arcona, Kelviin has made it a pleasure to be here, which is why I have absolutely no qualms in recommending him for promotion to Equite I. Congrats, my large, hairy friend.

-Leeadra Halcyon, Battleteam Leader, Voidbreaker

Leeadra Halcyon, 2017-09-16 03:15:13 UTC

Courteous, friendly, and eager to help, Kelviin has been an active contributor to the Brotherhood’s Fiction and Art communities. He engages in daily discussions in Fiction Chat by answering questions while discussing character development with others. He has taken this a step further by creating artwork for other members not for competitions or merit, but simply because he enjoyed giving back to the members of the community. A recent example was creating “Kirby” versions of various members characters. This act has helped solidify him as a member of the various communities, especially when paired with how he tries to be helpful and answer questions about gaming rigs/builds or art programs and process. This overall attitude is important for the growth of the Brotherhood, as it encourages similar behavior from both new and veteran members. These gestures help strengthen the community within the Brotherhood.

Beyond this, Kelviin took on the laborious task of creating, from scratch, a map of the Brotherhood’s new home—Arx. Working off of only a crude sketch from myself, Kelviin was able to create three continents surrounded by water, while also adding in texture details to differentiate things like deserts, marshlands, and rolling plains. He added an arctic section as well, giving the planet a visual life that was otherwise absent. He created the great lake that was imagined in the written drafts. His mapwork even motivated written changes that were updated to match what he had drawn out.

Taking this one step further, Kelviin then set out to making custom graphic icons for each of the various landmarks on Arx. This included creating or taking from existing logos and making them look uniform across the board as if they came from the same icon-pack. This attention to visual detail adds a more immersive touch to the final map, with locations like the the Shadow Academy, Dark Ascent, and Eos City more bold than simple dots or circles. This process took time and patience, and in the end the map for Arx was used as the primary guiding reference for the Art4Arx competition that helped generate new content for the newly minted Wikipedia page.

You can view the map here at the top of Arx article. Here is the full sized render of the completed map as well.

It is an honor to welcome Kelviin into the ranks of the Equites. Congratulations, Kelviin. Keep up the great work as both a positive voice and energy in the community and by doing #allthethings.

Voice of the Brotherhood

Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2017-09-16 03:15:29 UTC