- Event ID
- 176950
- Award
- Crescent with Sapphire Star
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
50.0
XP (Full Value)
- Competition
- I like you, but...
- Requested by
- Howlader Taldrya
- Primary reason
-
For achieving 3rd place in the I like you, but... competition.
The awards for this competition were upgraded due to high participation.
Howlader Taldrya, 2018-02-09 00:11:40 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176897
- Award
- Cluster of Fire
- Quantity
- 3
-
XP Value
-
3.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Master Dracaryis
- Primary reason
-
PvP matches played on or before 2018-02-06
Master Dracaryis, 2018-02-06 23:30:43 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176662
- Old Rank
-
Savant
(Equite 2)
- New Rank
-
Seer
(Equite 3)
- Requested by
- Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
- Primary reason
-
It's hard to fully capture the scale of Blade's activity during her time as EQ2, but the numbers should provide a start. To begin with, she's participated in 161 competitions, including 25 during GJW XII. For her efforts, she's earned 2 Gold Novae, 3 Silver Novae, and 31 crescents ranging from topaz up to diamond, and 1 Legion of the Scholar. In writing, Blade's earned 93 Clusters of Ice for just shy of 32,000 words of fiction, plus an additional 10 ACC matches. In gaming, she's earned 825 Clusters of Fire, 17 Clusters of Earth, and 20 Pendants of Blood. For art, she's earned 27 Clusters of Graphite, and in the Shadow Academy Blade's earned three degrees, including a dark sage in warfare.
That by itself is impressive enough, but to my mind her phenomenal activity is secondary to how much she's contributed as a leader. Atra will detail her year of service to the ACC staff below, but for my part, I've had the pleasure of working with Blade in her capacity as Rollmistress and now Proconsul. In that time, she's organized 27 competitions. Her RM reports have been, and her PCON reports continue to be, the best showcase of Odanite art and fiction around.
She's also worked to build out the world that our characters inhabit. She was the project lead and primary contributor to the Jedi Praxeum, which had been on the to-do list since the loss of Arca Praxeum and New Tython. Blade also contributed to the supplemental article for the Velastari Temple, which she then adapted to an ACC venue with only minimal edits from Atra and me. On top of this, she received a Scroll of the Master for mentoring Tyraal Bitshiver to the rank of Knight.
Blade completely redefined the roll of Rollmaster for COU, mentoring all members as well as providing impressive levels of support for our Novitiates and Journeymen. Beyond that, she ran a series of character development fiction competitions, art competitions to try to develop our art community, and frequent character development questions in Telegram. As Proconsul, she proved herself almost immediately to be invaluable. The pair of us have to care for 80 other members, which means the workload is constant. Since moving up to second-in-command, Blade's been by turns project leader, counselor, planner, event coordinator, and visionary. All that in less than two months! For her efforts, she's been awarded a Seal of Loyalty, a Grand Cross, and a Sapphire Blade. Now it is time to promote her to EQ3 and recognize her for what she is: a senior leader whose contributions have proven critical to the health and growth of the clan.
Alethia Archenksova
Consul, Odan-Urr
Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2018-02-06 19:14:55 UTC
- Additional reasons
-
Since coming onto my staff, Aura (or Blade, as she was known at the time of hire) has been a whirlwind of logic and queries. From the beginning she wanted to understand the system from an algorithmic point of view. Everything needed a rule and consistency that could be applied to all situations. Now, this would be found to be an unattainable goal, but it was a spirit and drive that was nice to see. It also brought consistency to a system that can be varied. This almost computer-like perspective to all discussions was the driving force we needed to have more than just two sides to any back-and-forth. It gave us the logical point of view to balance out the devil's advocates and the defenders.
It was this mindset that Aura brought to bear in the completion of 15 Combat Center judgements, a multi-hour affair, on top of participating in 10 matches of her own. It would be easy to just sit back and judge, but then you often lose sight of the member perspective. You need to be actively engaged in the system to know that it is working.
At the same time, her drive to help members grow found her actively engaged in bettering her judgements. When it came time to discuss a new per-post commenting system, she jumped in to not only understand it but to see how it would save judging time and benefit the members. Her insight proved valuable, and it helped define our current system. She also took this point of view into the qualification exams and helped in the completion of 2 entries.
It was a pleasure to have worked with Aura and seen her drive towards bettering the experience and membership of the Brotherhood. I look forward to seeing what she does next, now that she has made yet another achievement.
Darth Renatus, 2018-02-04 14:57:25 UTC
During Blade’s time here in COU she has been Rollmistress and now our Pcon and in my estimation she has rewritten the book on how a RM should work within their Clans. She had been an integral part of the everyday life of the new members and a thorn in the sides of the us House Leaders for quite some time now.
I don’t say this as a bad thing at all it’s just the way she is and she takes the job of caring for the new members quite seriously. Her elevation to PCon has not slowed that down at all she is rapidly becoming a great leader within COU and in her own right. I know the few times Blade and I have not seen eye to eye was on in the scope of how best to award our members and in what order they should be best treated.
“Arguments” for the benefit of the members is never a bad thing and ones we didn’t mind having cause at the end of the day it was the members that would wina better Clan experience. Blade has always done wonders as Role Mistress and I only seeing her topping her feats as Pcon.
So I’m more than honored to add my recommendation to Blade’s EQ3 Promotion!
Congratulations, Blade this is truly well deserved!!
Edgar Drachen, Quaestor of House Hoth
Edgar Drachen, 2018-02-05 00:53:38 UTC
I will try not to repeat what I wrote in the Grand Cross and
Sapphire Blade she earned since her last promotion. The impressive statistics of her time as a leader and an ACC judge will be covered by others.
Blade is a consummate leader in COU, she set a high bar for Rollmaster in taking care of all the members in the clan, not just the JMs. She poured her heart into not only taking care of members administratively but in making sure they were integrated into our community and were having fun. When I think of all that the Rollmaster position is capable of and should be, I think of Blade. She also lead by the front, coming in first place in our event with Taldryan, becoming our highest scoring member in the GJW ACC prelim, winning the ACC GJW bracket, winning the JA bracket and becoming third hero overall in the war, all while integrating and motivating members and performing her summit duties at a high level.
It's leaders like Blade who make COU what it is. I couldn't ask for a better member of my clan summit as a Consul or a leader as a regular member to carry the Clan into the future. Thank you Blade for all you do.
Turel Sorenn
Red Panda Enthusiast
Champion Rajhin Cindertail, 2018-02-06 01:32:18 UTC
Blade has been a rock solid leader in her time in COU. Even after her last merit which was her first sacramental, she has continued to be that support system both the members and the summit leaders below her need. I cannot speak enough to the small things she does outside of the numbers and projects many above me have spoke to. What hits me most is her ability to not only try to understand the members, but also reach out over and over again if needed until she understands what makes her summit members tick and trys to mediate and guide us where needed. She truly has the pulse of the Clan and when she starts to feel it's on the edge she steps in to understand, help, and be the rock we need, instead of having the it's my way, or the highway attitude. I do truly appreciate everything you have done and will continue to do in order to support your members and summit leaders. Congrats Blade!
Maximus Alvinius, 2018-02-06 17:57:05 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176402
- Position
-
ACC Judge
- Unit
-
Assistants
|
- Event ID
- 240867
- Society
-
Grand Master's Royal Guard
- Old Rank
-
X
- New Rank
-
XI
- Requested by
- dbb0t
- Primary reason
-
Migrated from legacy data
dbb0t, 2018-01-22 23:31:19 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176349
- Award
- Cluster of Ice
- Quantity
- 2
-
XP Value
-
10.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Lord Marick Tyris Arconae
- Primary reason
-
1000 words of fiction (Fiction Activities #4345 and #4492)
Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2018-01-22 23:31:09 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176325
- Award
- Cluster of Fire
- Quantity
- 30
-
XP Value
-
30.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Master Dracaryis
- Primary reason
-
PvP matches played on or before 2018-01-22
Master Dracaryis, 2018-01-22 23:30:26 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176300
- Award
- Crescent with Amethyst Star
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
75.0
XP (Full Value)
- Competition
- Airing of Grievances
- Requested by
- Lord Marick Tyris Arconae
- Primary reason
-
For achieving 1st place in the Airing of Grievances competition.
Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2018-01-22 01:57:43 UTC
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- Event ID
- 176299
- Award
- Crescent with Amethyst Star
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
75.0
XP (Full Value)
- Competition
- [COU] Festivus
- Requested by
- General Daniel Stephens
- Primary reason
-
For achieving 3rd place in the [COU] Festivus competition.
The awards for this competition were upgraded due to high participation.
General Daniel Stephens, 2018-01-22 01:46:53 UTC
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- Event ID
- 175986
- Award
- Crescent with Amethyst Star
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
75.0
XP (Full Value)
- Competition
- The Last Jedi Trivia (Semi-Spoilers Involved)
- Requested by
- Aul Celsus
- Primary reason
-
For achieving 2nd place in the The Last Jedi Trivia (Semi-Spoilers Involved) competition.
The awards for this competition were upgraded due to high participation.
Aul Celsus, 2018-01-14 02:53:46 UTC
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- Event ID
- 175932
- Award
- Cluster of Fire
- Quantity
- 2
-
XP Value
-
2.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Master Dracaryis
- Primary reason
-
PvP matches played on or before 2018-01-12
Master Dracaryis, 2018-01-12 23:30:37 UTC
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- Event ID
- 175714
- Award
- Cluster of Fire
- Quantity
- 12
-
XP Value
-
12.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Master Dracaryis
- Primary reason
-
PvP matches played on or before 2018-01-04
Master Dracaryis, 2018-01-04 23:30:28 UTC
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- Event ID
- 175112
- Position
-
Rollmistress
- Unit
-
Odan-Urr
|
- Event ID
- 175111
- Position
-
Proconsul
- Unit
-
Odan-Urr
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- Event ID
- 175018
- Old Tradition
-
None
- New Tradition
-
Guardian
- Primary reason
-
Fits Aura's fictional path.
Aurora "Aura" Ta'var, 2017-12-19 06:21:23 UTC
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- Event ID
- 174656
- Award
- Sapphire Blade
- Quantity
- 1
- Requested by
- Headmistress Alethia Archenksova
- Primary reason
-
Blade is the beating heart of Odan-Urr. I’m just going to get her activity out of the way first, because despite earning her the title of Third Hero of GJWXII, it’s the lesser of her contributions. In the last six months, Blade has participated in 50 non-container competitions, including twenty-five competitions in the Great Jedi War. She’s passed 5 courses in the Shadow Academy and earned the Dark Maven in Galactic History. She’s earned 49 Clusters of Fire, 43 Clusters of Ice, 16 Clusters of Graphite for the quantity of her activity, and 2 Gold Novae, 3 Silver Novae, 4 Crescents, and a Legion of the Scholar for the quality of it. She’s fought 10 ACC battles. This alone is worthy of praise.
However, where Blade has become truly indispensable is as a leader. Rollmaster is considered by some to be a borderline-useless position. Before we hired Blade, I was one of those people. Since then, she has completely redefined the job for me. This morning, I woke up to 10 emails to members that Blade has CC’d me on. Emails reaching out to new members to see how their experience was going. Emails congratulating members on their performance. Emails to old friends on the verge of going rogue. She has organized or co-organized 4 competitions. Blade has also earned 3 Scrolls of Foundation. She earned a Scroll of the Master for mentoring Tyraal Bitshiver to the rank of Knight; even though that was in mid-October, she continues to mentor him, and Tyraal remains active and engaged with the clan at large.
During the ACC prelims, Blade agreed to join with Turel, Korroth, and me to ensure that every Odanite who asked for a proofread would get one from an experienced ACC judge, despite the fact that she was a top-tier competitor who would be more than busy enough with her own matches. She proofread 17 posts for no fewer than 8 different members.
In her capacity as RM, Blade lead a project to build a new Jedi Praxeum to house our padawans in-character. The old Arca Praxeum from our New Tython days was a centerpiece of our lore that we had not replaced. On her own initiative, Blade led and effort that involved at least three meetings with her team, each spanning a few hours. She herself wrote the majority of the content, and reviewed everything rigorously before submitting it to Turel for final approval.
Consul is supposed to be a difficult job, but I think my term will be a breeze because I am immensely fortunate enough to have Blade and folks like her on my summit.
Congratulations on your first sac! I have no doubt that it will not be your last.
Alethia Archenksova
Consul, Odan-Urr
Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2017-12-14 03:25:22 UTC
- Additional reasons
-
I've known Blade in the DJB going on a little over 2 and half years from now. She returned from the Rogues back then returning to CSP while I was RM at the time. During her first few months there I had many conversations with her and she definitely had big aspirations for both herself and her Clan. Over time these talks became reality as she showed up and put in the work to make them happen. Her dedication and efforts were always met with great success.
Over time we would somehow both end up on the opposite side of the dark with her now my RM here in Odan-Urr. Blade since then has gone on to hold position as RM and no matter the platform she uses, she touches each member with positivity. Whether it's with the Shiba posts, or her e-mails signed in "Pheromones" to which my our own member from Greece, Zeline Nemesis loved so much since the word originated with something she related. This is just one of the many little things she does that cause such a huge impact day to day on the people throughout the Clan membership. She truly understands the “Pulse” of the membership under her.
Honestly keeping a Clan the size of COU and the amount of JMs we have engaged is no easy task. She continues day in and day out helping keep those communication lines open, recognizing the members in her reports, and generally just engaging with all members because she truly enjoys it. Members can recognize this and I truly believe her efforts are why COU not only had the biggest Clan going into the GJW, but also some of the highest participation rates we have seen.
Running a Clan this size as our RM, the voice of inspiration and encouragement as I like to think of the scale of what she does with her position is still not even close to what I write in everything else she brings to the position. With so many membership personalities and being able to keep them engaged is not her job, but somehow she does it and does it better than any I have seen. She is also always engaging the House Summits to ensure we are on track with both our JMs and helping with promotions and awards.
Lastly not stopping there Blade is always on the hunt to help with our Clan history and wiki. She personally formulated a group of members to help create the Jedi Praxeum wiki. It is essentially the school training grounds for our Clan, but the wiki does a much better job at explaining it. This project is completed with the exception of the images that I am creating to add to it. All of this was organized and implemented by Blade. She saw something that needed to be done, organized it, implemented, and executed flawlessly.
Blade I am proud to have served with you throughout the years. Everything from this last GJW, and earning titles together for our efforts. You truly are the Clan Champion in my eyes. Doing what you did with the ACC and JA was a humbling experience I believe for everyone to watch and I feel many people even outside our Clan were rooting for you. Congrats on your first SAC and I know it is one of many more that will come throughout your career. Continue to reach for the sky as the only limit is what you place on yourself. Future first female GM one day! Thank you again Blade for all that you do, drinks are on you sister!
Maximus Alvinius, 2017-12-10 19:20:16 UTC
I've known of Blade (or Aura, as she is now known) for several years, but we never spoke on a personal basis before my transfer to Clan Odan-Urr. To me, she was the person that humbled her opponents on Jedi Academy and offers 'training' — the numbers alone on some of her matches make me wonder if someone has ever announced "Flawless Victory" in a deep voice. When I paid closer attention, she became the person that bombarded everyone with a combination of puppy gifs and what she calls 'Zeltron hugs'... And, being honest, I'm still unsure of how this differs from a normal hug. The Pheromones?
In the time since I stepped into my current position, I've come to know Aura Ta'var for the person behind the Zeltron, stampeding puppy gifs and random hugs. She's a leader who truly cares about everyone under her purview, messaging members via email as soon as they join Odan-Urr (She includes every Summit member in these responses), welcoming them to the Clan be they old or a Shiny... Yes, I watched that Episode of Clone Wars a few too many times... with the same glee at an almost alarming speed. Her position of Rollmistress is not just a job to Blade, it's fun; it's a pleasure to interact with members, learn all she can about them and find the best prospective mentor that would suit the needs of the individual at the time.
It's been a pleasure since the very first day working with Blade and for all of her phenomenal work (yes, it's still a service, even if you don't think so, girlie :P) and activity, I'm truly excited to recommend that Aurora "Aura" Ta'var be awarded a Sapphire Blade.
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the shiny weapon! (You don't need a glowbat anymore!!) In the last seven months, you've gone from a relative stranger to someone I am happy to call friend. You've more than earned this for your contributions in aiding in Odan-Urr, the FIRST Light Clan in the Brotherhood become THE First Clan of the Brotherhood.
Celevon Edraven Erinos
Aedile, House Hoth of Clan Odan-Urr
Adept Celevon Werd'a, 2017-12-12 14:21:08 UTC
During my brief time in the DJB I have seen a few Rollmasters come and go with varying styles, techniques and methods. None that i have seen have made the impact or success Aurora Ta’var (aka Blade) has brought to the position of Roll Mistress.
If a new member joins they get a welcome email, if they start getting rogue countdown email blade sends them a email, if they go rogue they get a email, when they come back they get a welcome email. Just to quantify this her emails are not short little, “He member x you please come back”, emails. These are full blown tailor made informational, inspirational and full of welcoming messages that it grabs your attention right away.
Blade and I share maybe beliefs about rewarding members and she has not only been assimilated into the Odan-Urr member first community, she has embraced it and more importantly improved it.
She is a great member, roll mistress, colleague and friend that goes out of her way to build CLan Odan-Urr from the ground up through are new members up. I am very proud of what she has accomplish and in my mind is the best Roll Mistress in the DJB ever!
So I’m honored to be able to add my recommendation and Congratulations, on your Sapphire Blade, Blade, cause you earned this!
Edgar Drachen, Quaestor of House Hoth
Edgar Drachen, 2017-12-12 15:46:56 UTC
There are some who question the value-added of the Rollmaster position in the modern DB with all the database wizardry James has provided us. To those I would say look no further than Blade for an example of what a Rollmaster, or Rollmistress in this case, can do.
As Consul I had the opportunity to hire and work with Blade and let me tell you few have directly contributed to COU's success as much as she has. Blade took over the position and immediately made it her own, focusing not just on Journeymen but on member retention across the ranks. New members, transfers and those coming up on rogue timers would all received personalized emails from her full of doge gifs that made your day no matter what mood your were in. New JMs in COU go to a training battleteam known as Zireal. She managed that BTs roster and personally conducted handoffs for members when they were ready to transfer into a house. Older members who might otherwise fall through the cracks were also part of her charge. She spent untold hours engaging with members, young and old, and if she couldn't handle their concerns herself she would take them to the rest of the summit. She was more than a rollmaster in the way the DB thinks of it, she was our community manager. She made sure every member, new or old, felt welcome and a part of COU's community.
Beyond her role as RM, Blade is an exceptional leader within the ranks. The fact she won two heavily contested ladders in gaming (JA) and the ACC shows her multi-faceted skill. And she used that skill to better the unit, during the ACC prelim and the build up to the war she hosted training sessions for Jedi Academy and worked side by side with Arch and I on helping members with character sheets, proofing posts and otherwise using her ACC expertise to help members during the prelim.
Her energy, spirit and love for all members is infectious. Blade truly has the heart of a champion and we are very lucky to have her on the lightside. Thanks for everything you do! You play a big part in making COU the welcoming place it is!
Turel Sorenn
Consul Emeritus
Champion Rajhin Cindertail, 2017-12-12 19:18:16 UTC
My first interaction with Aurora aka Blade was a Brotherhood wide fiction competition I ran back in early 2016. We really didn't interact again until she transferred to COU to take on the role of Rollmistress and leader of the new recruits. Since then, we have partnered up in at least one team for every major event that COU has participated in. From the top Battle Plan of the Desperate Measures event, to the Silver Nova earning Battle Plan of the war, and the hilarity of the "In a World" competition of the War, I have had the pleasure of working with Blade. She also has done her best to teach me JA, but I still haven't practiced enough. Though I do know how to lay down in lava.
I truly am glad to count Blade as a good friend and partner in crime. Congratulations you have earned this Blade!
Colonel Len Iode, 2017-12-14 02:02:32 UTC
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- Event ID
- 174669
- Title
- Third Heroine of the Twelfth Great Jedi War: Retribution
- Requested by
- Howlader Taldrya
- Primary reason
-
Third Heroine of the Twelfth Great Jedi War, with 740 points
Howlader Taldrya, 2017-12-10 21:45:56 UTC
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- Event ID
- 174511
- Award
- Seal of Wrath
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
25.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Grand Master Declan Roark
- Primary reason
-
Participation in [GJW XII Phase II] Fiction - Survival
Grand Master Declan Roark, 2017-12-07 19:19:56 UTC
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- Event ID
- 174436
- Award
- Seal of Wrath
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
25.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Grand Master Declan Roark
- Primary reason
-
Participation in [GJW XII Phase II] Miscellaneous - Puzzle: GJW Edition 2 - Electric Boogaloo
Grand Master Declan Roark, 2017-12-07 19:19:30 UTC
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- Event ID
- 174341
- Award
- Seal of Wrath
- Quantity
- 1
-
XP Value
-
25.0
XP (Full Value)
- Requested by
- Grand Master Declan Roark
- Primary reason
-
Participation in [GJW XII Phase II] Miscellaneous - We Regret to Inform You
Grand Master Declan Roark, 2017-12-07 19:19:05 UTC
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