Alaris Jinn: The Person, The Myth, The Legend. And now, The Even Older. If reaching the rank of Elder is the mark of someone that has worked to reach the upper echelons of the Dark Brotherhood, the second elder rank is even more of a mark of honor: Those that reach this level have demonstrated that reaching the mountain top is not enough. The image of the Elders of the Brotherhood sitting back and standing on their laurels is one that is a will trodden trope of the Brotherhood, and those that keep pushing above that level even after they ascend prove that they want to continue contributing even beyond that initial goal they set, a goal that many others see as their final one.
I could outline the various numbers that add up to the 167,500 XP that Alaris has earned to cross the gulf from the first to the second of the elder ranks, but that feels like it would somehow cheapen the achievement. If one wants to see counting stats, I'd invite them to read the voluminous recommendations for the Emerald Dagger and two Amethyest Kukris that Alaris has been awarded since their last elevation. The numbers do not lie. Massive amounts of general activity, leadership contributions to both Clan Plagueis and the Brotherhood as a whole. Invaluable contributions and input within the Chamber of Justice. The most dominant First Hero performance the Brotherhood has ever seen during a Vendetta. On and on. It is no exaggeration to state that the Brotherhood would be a different place today without the contributions that Alaris has made over their tenure.
It is, I think, the mark of one that has truly made contributing to the Brotherhood their goal to see Alaris where they stand today. They were one of the members who served as the exemplar of the fight to break the Elder glass ceiling. The fact that it took them just a hair shy of nine years to smash that ceiling is almost criminal, but the fact that they also continued to persevere over the just over three years since to reach what is still the "harder" elevation to manage says all about Alaris' character that needs saying. They spent the better part of a decade being weighted, measured, and found wanting by the Brotherhood, and yet they still strove to serve and contribute. When their goal was finally reached, they continued to serve and contribute all the more. There is no one who has given more blood, sweat, and, dare I say, tears in service of the Brotherhood than Alaris. None who deserve this honor more.
At times in the past, Alaris and I have found ourselves on the opposite sides of the issues or conflicts, often by circumstance. It is critical to understand, however, that we have never been on the opposite side of the one true goal: doing what's right for the Brotherhood. I have wrote many award and promotion recommendations in my many years in this club, but none bring me more satisfaction to stamp my name on than this one. Thank you, Alaris, for having the determination and persistence to allow me the honor of being the one to write this recommendation for you. Your clan, your club, and especially your Consul are all grateful for your Service To The Brotherhood.
Selika Roh di Plagia
Consul, Clan Plagueis
Master Selika Roh di Plagia, 2025-01-19 02:43:25 UTC