1st place in Are We Evil

Aerwin Tribwell-Urr, 2010-04-13 10:00:09 UTC

Howlader, or as I know him, Howie, is somewhat of an enigma to me. He is a Dark Jedi Master, and is apparently acquainted not only with most of our elders and leader on a RL first name basis, he knows the EH leadership as well. We’re incredibly pleased however with what he has brought with him from wherever it was he spawned. His presence in IRC is ubiquitous and he engages even the newest of members in talk. I would go so far as to say that he is the #Taldryan conversation Bot.

Most DJMs don’t set very high of a standard for personal activity. Having been a member of OUR DB since 2008, and a DJM for many years prior to that, one would expect Howie to be nothing more than Roster Candy, something beautiful we use to adorn our Roll. This is as far from the truth as possible. He’s become known recently as something of a Trivia Whore, participating whenever he has the chance. In the course of a month, from mid-February to mid-March, he earn no less than five Legion of the Scholar.

If for that fact alone, I recommend that Howlader be award this Anteian Cross.

~CON Vodo Biask Taldrya

Howie! Holy crap, where to begin? Howie is first and foremost a Brotherhood historian par excellence and living library, and on innumerable occasions when one of our Journeymen asks the Summit a question about a past Vendetta or event (which by all rights we should know the answer to), Howie is oftentimes the one to pipe up with the answer and cover our tails. Nor can his unusual vigor be understated; in terms of both IRC presence and the simple participation that is the bread and butter of our Club, Howie at Dark Jedi Master is more active and energetic than some of our Equites! Howlader, simply put, is a great example for all of his Clanmates and is a proof that being an Elder isn't synonymous with being inactive or apathetic. Good on ya, Howie! - Vorion, Proconsul of Taldryan

Vorion, 2010-04-12 22:55:21 UTC

It has been nearly a year and a half since Shad was last recognized for his considerable contributions to the Brotherhood and Taldryan with a merit award. His heavy participation in both the GJW last summer and the more recent RoS helped Taldryan place as highly as we did in both vendettas. He served as the Consul of Taldryan and Aedile of Dinaari in these wars, respectively. Shadow stepped up to the plate to aid Sharad in a pinch, and we are eternally thankful for his help in our time of need.

In the past year and a half, Shad has demonstrated a fair amount of personal activity. Three Legions of the Scholar and two Dark Side Scrolls as well as a host of seals and novae are a testament to his efforts. His online chatter and email responses are paramount to the establishment of our Clan Culture.

Thanks Shad. You deserve this Steel Cross. Now bend over so I can pin it on.

~CON Vodo Biask Taldrya

Shadow is without a doubt a great reinforcer in Taldryan, and in my time in the Clan has served to continually improve our position by keeping the Summit in the loop with meticulous attention to member activity. Sometimes we can miss the forest for the trees, and Shadow has always made sure that we have the big picture, no matter what.

He has also contributed to a great deal of sound and insightful feedback on the Taldryan Clan Culture project, and has always been straightforward and no-nonsense with regards to what we need to grow. Shad, congratulations on your Steel Cross and a sterling term as Aedile. ~Vorion, Proconsul of Taldryan

Vorion, 2010-04-12 21:45:49 UTC