Recommended on behalf of Dark Side Adept Dalthid:<br> <br> Just recently, the Antei Combat Centre suffered a tremendous blow to its staff. Although all staff members within the ACC do put their all into their work, there are some who go that extra distance, and truly shine. Without a doubt, Vessicant is just such a person. For his entire time on the staff - roughly a year and a half - Vessicant was a Trainer, a thankless job where one is tasked with critiquing the works of others, telling them why spelling is important, why they can't block a lightsaber with a piece of metal or why a Novice may have a difficult time throwing an Equite around. Being one of the longer-running staff members, Vessicant has had to deal with such battles countless times, the numbers truly staggering if one were to count every qualification and training battle he had done. <br> <br> <br> <br> However, not only was his workload tremendously high, his quality of work was, by far, the "best" of all trainers. The depth in which he makes his comments are astounding, and are, by far, the most detailed that have graced the ACC site. Checking ANY of his training battles will show you the truth of these comments. In addition, he has developed a 'Trainer's Guide', specifically written for staff members, that covers everything from the basics of how to approach a battle to how to deal with the normal frustrations of the position. This addition to the staff's handbook will be a great help to those going through the same scenarios and merely solidifies his mentoring attitude and his desire to see the staff prosper and improve.<br> <br> <br> <br> The Amethyst Kukri is awarded for: "Exceptional services in the form of single projects or long-term leadership..."; "Bearers of this award have shown dedication and focus on furthering one aspect of the Brotherhood far beyond the norm."<br> <br> <br> <br> If SWL Vessicant is not worthy of this award, I don't know who is. He was indispensable for the duration of his stay, a key player to allowing a manageable workload for the entirety of the staff-taking on an average, twice as many trainees than anyone else over the course of his time, a template for how in depth comments to combatants should be with a clear understanding that trainers are the 'gateway' to the ACC proper and a good friend of the staff, in general. He was conscious of how his singular efforts effected the staff and the membership and strived to keep his position free of malice and untainted by bias - he was, and is, an exemplary professional.<br> <br> <br> <br> This award is a small token of appreciation for all of his hard work and effort. He will truly be missed, and it is hoped he will one day return to continue his great work. Until then, thank you for everything you've done, Vessicant. It was a great honor to have worked along side you all this time.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ///signed///<br> <br> DJM Halcyon Rokir Arconae<br> <br> DA Dalthid

Syn Kaek, 2006-07-21 22:00:00 UTC