Rian Aslar is one of the finest examples of someone who has risen to prominence, not because they wished for glory and power, but because they were willing to answer the call of duty. Rian once told me, he wasn’t sure if he ever really wanted to get into the sordid business of running a unit in the DB, but when he was called upon, so long ago, to take up the reins of the illustrious Phoenix Phyle, Rian did not balk. Nor has he balked at any step of the way throughout his career. His time in leadership has been long, and he’s watched Taldryan stumble, over and over during his time as a member of its summit, but Rian never wavered. He has a personal mission, and that mission is to see Taldryan return to its former glorious self, and in chasing the conclusion of that mission, Rian has been tireless in his efforts to see it accomplished.
Rian has held every level of leadership that exists within Taldryan, climbing the ranks from Battle Team Leader, all the way up to being the man in charge of the whole show. He’s fought battle after battle in order to make sure that the torch be held aloft, and Taldryan can continue on its rise from the ashes, much like the Phyle where he started his leadership took its namesake. That mission, while still a far ways off, is approaching nearer and nearer due to his dogged pursuit of it.
In the last year since his promotion to Obelisk Prelate, Rian has seen Taldryan’s activity ebb and flow, and he’s been a constant during the whole time. During the Crusades, Rian participated in all but three events, this meant that he did more events than 227 other participants in the Crusade. Not only that, but he managed to snag 6 total nova, two of which were gold, and was a constant participant in the Special Forces rounds, being a stellar leader for all of our members, by leading from the front.
His participation however is not limited to just the Crusades, far from it. During the months off from the Crusades, Rian stepped up and was one of Taldryan’s top participants in the Independence Games, as well as in the Sins of Our Fathers mini-feud with Clan Naga Sadow. He has mentored one member to Dark Jedi Knight during the period since his last promotion, and has overseen the promotion of 6 other members to Dark Jedi Knight, constantly being available for advice and help. Currently, Rian is slaving away in TOR, in order to help out one of our members who has dreams of maxing out his GMRG rank.
Rian is completely selfless in his desire to guide, and lead Taldryan. His dedication, despite having gone through a horrible year in his personal life has never wavered for a second. Rian has time and time again earned his promotion. Even if only for putting up with his pain in the ass Aedile. So it is therefore my honour to recommend that Rian Aslar be elevated to the rank of Obelisk Exarch.
Dark Jedi Master Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor,
Son of Taldryan
Rian Aslar has served as Taldryan's as the Quaestor for nearly a year and a half now. In that time Rian has filled the position with stellar tenacity and has grown into a fearless leader, leading the best and brightest of the Brotherhood to new heights and re-establishing Taldryan as a force to be reckoned with. Having served in the position Rian now holds before, I know the many trials and tribulations that are burdened on this member and can say with certainty that Rian is THE reason Taldryan stands amongst the greats.
Having seen Taldryan at her lowest, Rian Aslar has pushed the ground beneath his feet to make sure that the members he leads have something to stick around for. This member truly embodies the mission of this Brotherhood and never seeks anything less than what he feels is owed to the members of Taldryan.
The countless emails and time spent poured into bettering himself so that the general body of Taldryan can stay ahead of the curve is unprecedented amongst the majority of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Having overcome many obstacles and constantly attempting at leaping over new ones, Rian stands out amongst the grain.
A friend to many and an inspiration to most, this member asks for little and deserves much. Rian would rather see those less deserving rewarded for their efforts whether great or small, than see himself even considered for an elevation or medal. His dossier shows this. Often times the members who do the most are held from their rightfully earned rewards, but today Rian is getting a piece of what he is earned.
Rian saw Taldryan snag 3rd place overall in the Dark Crusade, coming only short of Clan Arcona and House Plagueis, he proved that all of his tactics, all of his planning and administering were not for nothing. Overseeing the process of awarding his members for theirs valiant efforts, he saw fit to take a back seat and hope to go unnoticed for his strengths. Having personally seen to the knighting of many members under his command since taking the reigns as Quaestor, it is about time Rian saw a promotion with his name in the ID line.
Today I am writing my recommendation to see this humble member elevated to the rank of Equite 3, joining the ranks of many greats before him as an Obelisk Exarch. The leap to Exarch is no small feat, but Rian has bridged the gap of active member to notable leader, and his dossier, character sheet and prestige should reflect this.
There have been many members deserving the coveted rank of Equite 3. Rian is at the top of that list. This promotion into the higher echelon of the Equites should come with ease for Rian, and I feel it will not be too much longer before his next promotion is entered into the office of the Master At Arms, and he will have yet again earned it twice over.
Taldryan would not be where we are today - a force to be reckoned with and a damn-elite group of characters - were it not for Rian at the helm.
Congratulations, brother. I am proud of all that you have done in this club.
- Obelisk Primarch Shaz'air Taldrya
Son of Taldryan
Rian Aslar,
Where to begin on this one. I’ve had the pleasure of coming back from an extended leave of absence to find this man as Aedile of House Taldryan, and here we are now. Rian is so much more than just another member, just another Quaestor. He is a friend, a brother, a mentor.
He is a man that works tirelessly to provide the best possible environment for his fellow Taldryanites - and he succeeds with flying colors.
Much like the older members: Jac, Yacks, Halcyon, Shadow, etc. He shares loves Taldryan, holds a selfless persistence to see it dominate competitions, and dedicates himself to see us all have fun and enjoy our time in the club. It is this single-minded dedication that lifts him up to a status where he will be remembered for years to come by new Taldryanites - and maybe even the Brotherhood at large.
Writing this recommendation is hard: there are so many things one can say about Rian, about why he is deserving of this promotion - yet ultimately it’s the amount of love that he has for his House that sets him apart from almost everyone else.
Brother, this one is for you! Congratulations, and enjoy it.
- Sith Battlemaster Kazmir Natas
(P.S. Don’t think our race is over, I’ll catch up to you and get my promotion too.)
The Brotherhood has a tide. Anyone who has been here for more than a few years can tell you that. We can see the low rise of activity, the crest of movement, and the slow denouement into quiet, such as it is, before the waves start rushing once more. For decades, the Throne has tried to harness this tide, to control it, and in the Crusade, we have found a new high-water mark. We've done this to try to help the Clans and Houses in their individual tides, which may not necessarily coincide with the rest of the Brotherhoods.
Rian has seen defeat, the echoes of a great clan now silent. He has talked with those who have seen the great times, reminisced with them over times now passed. He has worked with them to try to breath life into the House once more. He's tried to fight the tide, to make it rise again. It's been an uphill battle, but it has been worth it.
Having awakened the earth, those giants of ages past, he's used them to drive more and more rain from the heavens, swelling the rivers of activity and breaking old dams to let the waters rise again. He's chained new members to old, to bring the wisdom of the old guard to the new members so that they may learn from the mistakes of old, to benefit from their struggles. He has rekindled the fires within the Taldrya, and driven them to War, not against other clans and houses, but against what they once were, against what they could be again.
We stand together now, looking at what the future holds. We see the tides rise and fall, yes, but there is more movement, more energy tahn there has been in years. Yes it is due to the house entire, but it is the catalyst that we always seek, the beginning that we acknowledge, that we salute. Rian is this catalyst. Rian is responsible.
Today, I recognize Rian for his work in resucitating Taldyran, to rekindling the embers of that great unit and making them burn brightly again. It is time we hold him as an Exarch. ~Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith
Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2014-01-11 18:03:50 UTC