Event History

The definition for a GC implies the circumstances under which one can be awarded. "Service to one's Clan in areas meant to encourage competition and interaction between members." Under these definitions it is only fair to send out this request. An inspirational leader who goes out time and time again to prove his dedication to the Clan by performing in each week's ICTE and any other gaming tournie that might be going. Recently he and a small staff took it upon themselves to update and upgrade the House website pulling off a decent job at giving the House a home on the internet. Frosty, you deserve this. ~Welsh

Ever since he joined, Frosty has been very active in encouraging members to be active. As QUA, Frosty has led by example, being active in many competitions; he participated in the recent clan competition. He has created competitions for his house and he has run those competitions effectively. Frosty has also been active in IRC and the e-mail lists and he has used these mediums to be an overall effective Quaestor. He also created a website for house Gladius. Frosty is a good leader and a great member of the Brotherhood. Even when real life throws up a hurdle, Frosty makes every effort to continue to do his job as effectively as possible. This is a well deserved award. ~Anshar

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2006-03-05 23:00:00 UTC

Scorpion has taken several SA exams and he has taken the advancement survey. Scorpion has shown interest in advancing further, but he joined right at the end of a major competition. There will be more opportunity for him in the future and I see great things for him. ~Anshar

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2006-03-05 23:00:00 UTC

Sephiroth is one of those members who has thrown himself into the betterment of the clan and his house. It seems like not a day goes by that I don’t have something in my mailbox from Sephiroth, whether it be an envoy letter or something else to help improve the clan and the Brotherhood as a whole. Sephiroth has suggested, just recently, a clan competition and he will be running it. He has offered suggestions to me and to the Grandmaster on ways to promote the Brotherhood, and he has taken the initial steps to get these things accomplished. Sephiroth is constantly looking for ways to improve himself and the Brotherhood. He applied for the Court of Appeals and, as an Envoy, he has asked me privately to judge how he was doing and to offer my advice.
One of Sephiroth’s great qualities is that, while patient, he does not let you forget. This is an invaluable service to me as Consul, as I am only human and I have a lot of things to do. He is constantly checking the clan website and looking for improvements, and reminding me of various other projects that we have discussed and are in the middle of.
Sephiroth has a high level of activity in the Brotherhood and he has always been working for the improvement of the clan. I recommend him for this Steel Cross because of these things.

~Anshar

Sephiroth has proven himself a ideal member to the Clan recently partaking in many discussions and even volunteering to help with a project aiming to detail the Clan's history. This effort to better the clan for other members proves the loyalty and dedication evident in Sephiroth's commitment to the Clan, a dedication further deepened by his recent excellent form in the Clan Competition. ~Welsh

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2006-03-05 23:00:00 UTC

MERLANCE is a senior member of the clan who has been of assistance to me and others in the clan. MERLANCE has, for some time, been in charge of the Clan monthly trivia. While he does not always create it, he is the one who ensures that the trivia gets done, that it is available to members of the clan, and that the award recommendations are put in at the end of the month. MERLANCE has also spoken directly with me about improvements for the clan, and specifically for his house. He also participated in the most recent clan competition. The steel cross is defined in the Codex as being awarded for “Extended service to one's House or Clan. Service includes aiding one's Quaestor or the Aedile with his duties in leading the House or Clan or being a role model for other members to follow.” MERLANCE has offered long term service to this clan and his house and he has aided the summit members in their duties, from running the trivia to getting the medals taken care of to serving as an advisor to the summit. ~Anshar

MERLANCE has shown considerable dedication as a member of Tridens, always encouraging and friendly, encouraging his members to go forth and participate in events. Under his leadership the circle of Nightstalkers has been born with a strong sense of identity and friendship. MERLANCE's great attitude and approachable IRC presence along with activity in recent competitions makes him more then worthy for this award. ~Welsh

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2006-03-05 23:00:00 UTC

With this particular recommendation, one that I take a great deal of pleasure in writing, it is hard to know where to start. But, I will do my best. I have always said that it is never easy on my assistants, as I do a lot of work myself. But Welshman has stepped up the plate and worked hard no matter what, and he has been a great asset to his clan, and a great assistant.

I got to know Welshman back when Tarentum switched to the multi-order system and he became my Aedile. He and I got along very well, and he took on his share of the burden of running the new house Gladius. He helped keep the house active, filled in for me when I was on leave, and he became a valuable, and virtually indispensable, advisor and friend. When I stepped down from Quaestor, and then moved up to PCON, I knew that the house was in good hands.

Welshman proved himself a competent and excellent Quaestor. He continued what I had put in place, but he added his own touches to it, improving where he could. He ran competitions and helped design clan competitions. Welshman remained an advisor to me and a friend as well. When I moved up to Consul, there was little doubt that Welshman would be my Proconsul. His Aedile, whom Welshman had selected and helped train for the job, is still the Quaestor of Gladius to this day, thus showing how good of a job he did in doing in preparing and training the next leader.

As Proconsul, Welshman has become my go to guy in the clan. Award recommendations, commenting on the status of the clan as a whole and individual members, and helping me select leaders and plan competitions are just a good summary of what he has done. Welshman also took over running the master-student program as proconsul, keeping records of the master-student pairings and working to match people up. Welshman has also been charged with ensuring that all Trials for Knighthood operate well and he has also done this.

Welshman is a friendly, helpful, and active member of this clan. He constantly leads in word and deed. I have seen Welshman grow into his role in the clan, one that he has accepted and taken to heart.

When I was looking at his dossier, I was surprised that this had not been awarded a long time ago. It should be noted that Welshman was given the name Tarentae some time ago, a sign of true dedication to the clan. In short, this entire thing can be summed up that Welshman has shown long term dedication and service to the clan. Welshman has performed multiple services for this clan, in a variety of positions, over a long period of time. It is with great pleasure that I present him with this Sapphire Blade. ~Anshar

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2006-03-05 23:00:00 UTC