A symbiotic relationship. That is the only definition that I can think of which truly encompasses our dynamic. There is a synergy to our interaction, an unbounded, natural chemistry that has defined and continues to shape our roles as Consul and Proconsul. We work at the same pace, do the same things, liaise with the same people, and have the same work ethic. For all intents and purposes, we are one. We are a united front. We are Arconaâs turner and hooch. We are the Shadow Clanâs ying and itâs yang. And the only certainty about our dynamic is that, without my yang, I would not be standing before you as a Consul, as an Obelisk Primarch, or indeed as a member of this Brotherhood.
I am eternally thankful for him, for everything he does, for everything he encompasses, for everything he represents. I have made a friend for life in this man, and if it were not for people like him, this club would not be what it is today.
When Marick stepped into the position of Proconsul, myself and the Arconae met to determine his suitability. Doubts were aired, concerns were expressed, but the decision finally sat on my shoulders. How glad I am that I went through with that decision, and how lucky I am to have had all of those doubts and concerns disproved countless times. Honestly, I couldnât ask for a better leader, a better friend, a better Arconan, a better Arconae.
Time has shaped our positions. We have grown stronger, we have unified, we have fought side-by-side. Marick and I have faced challenges together, and anything I cannot handle, he certainly will. That is the great thing about our differences both as people and as leaders; when Iâm likely to shout, to act rather than think, Wally is the calming force, he is the voice of logic. Similarly, when he is inclined to do the same, I step in. Itâs a strange system, for when one of us is upset, the other responds almost instinctively, and falls into the role of guidance and reason. And, in the same way that we are symbiotic entities so intrinsically linked that we know one another better than some of our own family members, in the same way that he and I share the work load and tackle everything together, we should have celebrated our promotion to the position of Obelisk Primarch together. Alas, it does not always work this way. But today I finally get to see my Proconsul, my partner and my friend be elevated to a position he truly deserves. I get to stand beside him once more. And that makes me happier than any reward I could ever personally receive.
As a Proconsul, Marick has been stellar. I wont go into his individual feats of brilliance â Iâm sure theyâve already been covered â but I will hasten to say that anything and everything that I have personally been involved in, Marick has too. Everything he wrote in my promotion recommendation to Obelisk Primarch was half his work. Indeed, In his recommendation for my promotion to Obelisk Primarch, he mentioned about how I took the responsibility of the clan on my shoulder alone, but he failed to mention that he too has done such things. During the summer events took me away from the Brotherhood. I was, for all intents and purposes, absent without leave. Wally, though, stepped up, shouldering all of my responsibilities, taking it upon himself to ensure that not only myself, but the clan as a whole could rest assured, knowing that everything was being handled. He did this, having only been in the position of Proconsul for eight months. In comparison, it took me fourteen months to get to the point where I could capably (I say capably, because I was capable but not necessarily effective) lead the clan; he took on the same role, without his own Proconsul, for the best part of a month, and did so with minimal experience. And, best of all, he succeeded. This is the true mark of dedication. This is the true mark of the Brotherhood. Wally stepped up, he supported me, and he ensured the clan was in good health. I came back to something truly magical; there he stood, holding the keys to the estate with a great beaming smile across his face. I was astounded, I was proud, I was overshadowed. If you then add in his work leading from the trenches, you will truly see why I am not only amazed, but inspired by this manâs feats.
Since then he has been a great boon to the clan. He helps, he guides, he oversees. He does everything Iâd expect from a Proconsul and so, so much more. You can then add in his extra-curricular activities, such as his recent appointment in the Antei Combat Centre staff, and his continued dedication to ensuring that the Arcona Contract Bureau (a concept he headed which has thus far seen between 50-60 contracts) becomes the ANTEI Contract Bureau, along with the help of the Seneschal and his Praetor. This kind of work and this kind of dedication goes above and beyond what anyone could conceivably ask from even some of the Brotherhoodâs most senior members. And I have the pleasure to be working with him in these endeavours.
To be a polymath, a friend, a Proconsul, and a âproducerâ within the Brotherhood requires a great amount of skill, commitment and sacrifice. Three things Wally has demonstrated time and time again. Obelisk Primarch is the last rank before reaching the Elders. One day we will both stand side-by-side as Dark Adepts. One day he will receive that rank, a rank he truly deserves. Until then, we can only continue to make sure that he gets rewarded for his efforts, and help him along the correct path toward the rank that, in my view, he deserves already. Still, Equite Four should do the trick for now.
I love you, man. You deserve this more than anything. Thank you for your help, thank you for your guidance, thank you for being the brother I never had, and thank you for being you.
~Wuntila Arconae,
Consul. Clan Arcona.
Marick has been nothing but a boon to Arcona and the Brotherhood since he joined us all those years ago. The guy has worked his backside off to get the opportunity to become an ACC judge and from what I hear, he has been working his fingers to the bone to develop the ideas that are being thrown around in the ACC Department. He has also been developing the Arcona Contract Bureau to be unveiled to the DB at large and judging from the responses the ACB got from Arcona, Iâm looking forward to seeing the massive surge in interest from other units for it. Others will talk about what Wally has done for the Brotherhood and Arcona, so Iâm going to talk about what heâs done for me. Whenever I have a problem or Iâm stressed out or complaining, Marick is there to help and talk me through it and knock some sense into me. He has come so far since joining the DB all those years ago from being a member who was ridiculed to becoming a member who is revered by Arconans and liked by non-Arconans. He is a diplomat, always smoothing out issues and to steal from Wuntilaâs rec on my recent promotion, he is another of those golden oldies of Arcona. The ones who are not always in the spotlight and his work is often overlooked by others. So, all in all, Iâm pretty chuffed to add my recommendation to the others for Marick to be promoted to Obelisk Primarch.
Congratulations, Bearjew! <3
Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar
Wally is all over the place. By all over the place, I mean his hands are never satisfied unless they're helping several people in several different places at once. He's wanted on the ACC Staff for as long as I can remember, and he finally got the chance recently and took to the reworking of the ACC with gusto, coming up with his own guide and character sheet to help the process along. I know he developed the Arcona Contract Bureau further along to go DB-wide with the new website coming up and the Arcona Post is also slated to go DB-wide, two small and great projects of his that will now benefit the entire club. And, of course, he has been a tremendous powerhouse of activity inside of Arcona, daily helping new members and veterans alike as Proconsul as well as his hefty participation in Arcona and DB events. His hard work ethics never cease to amaze me, as does his constant positivity. All of these combined makes him a force to be reckoned with and I feel that this promotion is well-warranted, and I dare say, I hope it is a very nice surprise for him. Grats Wally, you've earned it!
-Socks
Few members have as much time for anyone as Marick. He is always seen to be helping others, despite his busy job as Proconsul and his even more hectic real life. As Rollmaster I would happily use Marick as the definition of how to be; he is dedicated, friendly and able to listen, no matter what woes I or others have brought to him.
Even since his Sapphire Blade, Wally has only continued to impress me with his drive to help the Shadow Clan. I would say that if you were to cut Wally in half, you would find âArconaâ written through the middle. During the first 2 weeks of competition for Dark Crusade, Wally, as usual, was there to motivate, to help everyone, willing to proof read writing and offer improvement advice for graphics. Even while doing his own submissions he was willing to help other Arconans with their work. More importantly, Wally led one of the Arconan Wiki teams, a team that finished an impressive fourth place behind, again demonstrating Wallyâs own capabilities as a leader.
Enjoy Primarch, Wally. I know it will be no time before you are joining the ranks of the Elders.
Battlelord Andrelious J. Inahj
Clan Rollmaster, Arcona
Alot can be said about Marick Arconae. In the past six months I've had the privilege of getting to know Marick better and working with him quite a bit after becoming a Battle Team Leader and later an Aedile. I'm sure there are many accolades and accomplishments that Marick has earned which I'm not privy to, but I will do my best to include a bit about the ones I do know of.
Marick was a key figure in the creation and administration of the Acrona Contract Bureau. This platform allowed Arconan writers to continue to develop their craft, in an individual setting and outside of traditional club run competitions. In addition to the practice of simply writing some good fiction the members who take part in these matches are provided with valuable feedback on how to improve their skills by the individual who judged the event. Not content to see this fictional activity restricted to only those Brotherhood members within Clan Arcona, Marick is now in the process of expanding the platform to the entire Club.
In addition to the ACB project Marick has been steadily working on the new ACC Character Sheets. The return of the ACC is a much anticipated project considering the ongoing Dark Crusade Event, as it has become a staple in nearly all recent Club wide competitions.
These are only the key projects that I'm aware of Marick currently working on, I'm sure there's many more out there. And even with these projects competing for his time and energy he continues to show endless enthusiasm to members of the Clan. Marick is quite possibly the most approachable individual I have met within the Brotherhood, he is always willing to listen to members concerns or offer his time to proofread an entry.
On top of all of this Marick has been serving as the Proconsul of Clan Arcona for the last 14 months. Assisting Wuntila with the administration behind three Clan Events, as well as leading the Clan to victory in the Horizon Vendetta. In the past few months Marick finished third in the Beyond the Horizon Arcona / Plagueis Event, contributed to a Run On Team which placed second during the Prologue to the Dark Crusade and has continued his relentless pursuit of winning into the Dark Crusade.
Wally also recently grew a beard irl, which is awesome, and is something that all male DJB members who aspire to greatness should do. Congratulations brother!
Valhavoc
Aedile, House Qel-Droma
Marick Arconae; iconic leaders, spiritual guide, and constant friend. I've known him for about two years now, and each day I get to spend around him reminds me of just how unique he is. He carries certain qualities about him, qualities which define and express him. To name a few: Honor, Courage, Devotion.
Honor. Marick has always shown honor in everything he does, from fiction to gaming to his Proconsular duties. He is always graceful and never backs down from a challenge; rather, he accepts with dignity, while still giving his opponent the respect they are due (or in some cases, aren't due). Marick has always put his clan first, respecting and guiding it towards victory in all pursuits, even over himself in some cases.
Courage. Marick has never shied away from a fight, he plows ahead, regardless of how outmatched or outgunned he may be. Whether its writing an epic fiction, giving a motivation address, or finding a solution to a dilemma, Marick challenges these problems head on. More often than not, Marick succeeds in everything he attempts, far outstripping even those who would deign to call themselves his superiors.
Devotion. Marick is the most devoted person I know, both to Arcona and to the Dark Brotherhood. He is ever-present, always helpful, and ever friendly. When someone needs to speak to him (or wants to) he presents an open door and a friendly face, eagerly accepting their ideas/complaints/comments and interpreting them. He has never given up on Arcona, even through times when it would seem Arcona gave up on itself. He always pushes through, presses the attack, and finds a way to fill the breach.
Wally, you deserve this promotion. Not for fame, not as a reward, but as a testament a lasting chronicle of your achievements throughout your career in the Dark Brotherhood. Let your dossier and your rank speak for itself, showing off your accomplishments as you guide myself and the rest of your clan to future horizons of greatness. Wally, sincerely, congratulations. Take this and run with it, for I know you have the ability to do so.
And on my own behalf and that of Clan Arcona, I do thank you for your service to us.
Kratus Vahillus
Marick Arconae is ready to serve on the Dark Council today. He has shown a consistent dedication to his Clan and the Dark Brotherhood that is rivaled by very few of our members or leaders. Wally has authored countless emails, documents, and projects that have led to his Clan becoming one of the most dominating organizations in the history of the Dark Brotherhood. The fruits of his labor are evident in the team work, attitude, and dedication Clan Arcona has shown in countless competitions. In addition to being the Proconsul of the 1st Clan, Wally has provided invaluable to support to multiple Dark Council members through the revisions of documents and the hard work that others avoid. Wally truly is one of our finest senior Equites and is more than deserving of his promotion to Obelisk Primarch!
Darth Pravus, Voice
Many of the people above will have lauded Marick's work, his competitions, his mentorship, his dedication and devotion to both the brotherhood and his clan. It's all true, but I want to bring up a more important point to me, and to the brotherhood as a whole.
Many units in the club work best as a cult of personality. They rise and fall with those member's free time, with their involvement in the club. For a while, I have said that the difference between a house and a clan is the ability to divorce from that premise... to push beyond just a loyal core and survive in terms of length.
Marick has bled with Wuntila in order to make this happen in Arcona. To take Arcona from the Cult of Mejas and move the mountains to make Arcona contend in vendettas, to make them survive beyond the retirement of Sashar, beyond Timeros, beyond Mejas...and beyond themselves. They have cultivated a new culture of inclusion in Arcona, and not enough can be said about that.
Marick is selfless in this regard. He's not only earned the promotion, but he's embodied it.
Thank you, Wally.
Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith
Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2013-03-05 19:29:08 UTC