- Event ID
- 148063
- Award
- Grand Cross
- Quantity
- 1
- Requested by
- Telaris "Mav" Cantor
- Primary reason
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Farrin's time as Consul of Clan Tarentum was marked by stability and growth. As the unit struggled to find its footing last year, Farrin was a constant presence. Upon ascending to Consul at the end of October, Farrin was determined to take his unit to new heights, and successfully lead Tarentum over the six months he was Consul. Personally, Farrin organized or co-organized some 22 competitions, which included two major events: the first, a co-op event between Plagueis and Tarentum, which ended in mid-November, and the second, March to Dathomir, a 9 competition event advancing Tarentum's storyline over the course of two months. Farrin himself participated in 26 competitions while serving as Consul, and earned a half dozen Crescents along the way.
Through his leadership, Tarentum saw enormous gains in active membership through the two quarters he was leader, with nearly thirty members joining the unit. In that time, Tarentum had four new knights, and hit records in their unique participants in competitions, with forty of their members participating in competitions in January 2016-March 2016, a third more than they'd had before. But beyond that, Farrin was organized and observant, and always knew the strengths, and importantly the weaknesses, of his unit. In one exmaple of his foresight, Farrin had already been addressing his summit on weaknesses in the unit a full week before we pointed out concerns we had. As an active member of the Dark Summit, he was always on top of his obligations to review document and discuss the direction of the Brotherhood.
All in all, Farrin was an excellent Consul for a unit in despearate need of one, and for that we owe him our gratitude. While he has moved on to helping train the Brotherhood's members as a whole as Headmaster, Farrin's time in Tarentum should not go unrecognized, and thus we proudly award Farrin with a Grand Cross!
Prophet Telaris "Mav" Cantor
Grand Master Pravus
Telaris "Mav" Cantor, 2016-06-26 23:27:53 UTC
- Additional reasons
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Tarentum owes its health to Farrin Xies.
Farrin gave the Clan a healthy leadership. He recognized the talents of each member of our leadership team, and worked to emphasize the whole. He was a great motivator, and never spoke ill, but constantly reminded us of the great project of restoring Tarentum, and how we might accomplish it.
Each time I wrote a piece of fiction, he emphasized the members, and gave me great feedback. He and Frosty pushed the Clan at different levels to culture and motivate us all to our best. And, in his work with the Shadow Academy, he reminded us that Tarentum has always had a special link to that forum of the Club.
I watched Farrin as an RM, and then as an enviable Proconsul. Some might want to credit Raiju with a rebirth of the Clan of Death, but Farrin put in the footwork. Farrin took us to new heights, and really worked to build a community and a family again. And, in every aspect, Farrin worked to do what was right for the Clan, no matter who believed otherwise. Tarentum is at a crucial point where our activity can sincerely soar if we follow his example and just put ourselves out there. If we act as he would, Tarentum will return to being a powerhouse and a true contender for the crown of First Clan. And, if we rise to it, it will be done in his footsteps.
Farrin is a leader, a guardian, a mentor and friend. He has been what Tarentum required, and has helped choose a capable successor who can continue that work. Tarentum would sincerely be a dead Clan without him, as opposed to restoring ourselves as the Clan of Life and Death. He is what all Tarenti and Tarentae ought to be.
Congratulations, my friend.
-Beef
Master Zsarion Bloodfyre, 2016-06-26 23:27:45 UTC
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