Steel Cross events for Rian Taldrya

Steel Cross events
Event ID
42578
Award
Steel Cross
Quantity
1
Requested by
Inquisitor Shaz'air Taldrya
Primary reason

Over the past couple of months Rian has been the Battleteam Leader any Quaestor could ask for. Putting out bi-weekly reports to his BT, running competitions such as "The Escapre" and "The Pixelized Sith" and keeping in the public eye with responding to House emails and helping members when they need it are just some of the things he has done.

His activity consists of: participating in numerous competitions such as week #1 and #2 of the VOICE's Weekly Missions, the DB Mothers Day, Tower Madness!, Graffiti the Sidsorz! and the Taldryan competition Who's Got The Skillz. Added to this he has kept constant communication with the members of the Brotherhood from his House to even the Grand Master. This member has been the forefront of Ektrosis and is by far deserving of this recognition for his hard work. Rian, you are truly an awesome person to have in my House and I look forward to seeing you continue your awesomeness!

-Sid

Prelate Shaz'air Taldrya Rathden Quaestor of Ektrosis, Clan Taldryan

Inquisitor Shaz'air Taldrya, 2010-06-02 21:30:08 UTC
Event ID
54748
Award
Steel Cross
Quantity
1
Requested by
Darth Aeternus
Primary reason

I gave Rian 48 hours to send me a list of all his members who participated in Horizons and what they had been awarded for their hard work. He responded to me almost immediately and knew that here was a leader on top of his responsibilities. This notion was further reinforced when I read his list and saw that everyone's awards were both timely and appropriate. But on his list I noticed one thing missing: An award for his own very hard work during the Vendetta.

They say leaders lead from the front. I've seen it. I'm seeing it again right now. During the competition Rian not only offered up 13 submissions of his own, but as a leader, he ensured his members were doing their parts as well. He also had to take the time to make sure they were enjoying themselves. Kept them informed. All a member has to do is play. And this is exactly as it should be. But a leader has to not only organize, strategize, encourage, motivate, advise, etc., he has to participate as well. He has to show his people: This is how it's done. Or why else would they follow him.

Often leaders in the club get left off the awards list because they are too humble and too honorable to nominate themselves. As they should be. They take care of their people and the work is the reward for them. This is where the rest of us come in. We need to make sure no one is left unrecognized. Especially with such hard-working, talented members as this leading the way for the rest of us.

So, Rian, let this Steel Cross remind you not of your glory, but of the honor with which you discharged your duties as a leader.

Well done.

--Raken, Deputy Grand Master

Rian is a young leader in charge of an old team. There are many ways to fail, many ways to burn out. Rather than take the easy route, he pushed. He pushed his members when they didn't want to run. He pushed them in front of the fun that they didn't know they could be having. He pushed them, and then he pushed himself. Rian did the work himself, participating in over a dozen events himself.

It's one thing to talk the talk, to tell people what to do. It's entirely another to prove that you're willing to do what you are asking everyone else to do. To leave everything on the field and have no regret about what could have been later.

The problem with being the boss in the trenches is two fold. First, you're a big bloody target. Thankfully, it's not as much of a problem in the Brotherhood. Second, you're expected to be the best, the brightest, the strongest. That means that if you work your tail off, you're just doing your job. People expect it of you, which makes it sometimes difficult for them to remember that you're a person, and that little bit of recognition can help recharge the batteries.

I hope that this little token helps you recharge, Rian.

Thank you again, --Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

For being one of the members in Taldryan with the most submissions (13 in total), and his leadership during the RoS Horizon, Rian Aslar deserves some recognition. During the event, Rian did what he could to keep his house going, and is hereby awarded the Steel Cross.

--Korras, Master at Arms

Darth Aeternus, 2012-11-26 21:04:26 UTC
Event ID
100986
Award
Steel Cross
Quantity
1
Requested by
Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor
Primary reason

Rian Aslar, you sir are an inspiration for both me, and the other members of Taldryan. All too often our leaders are forgotten by the members for their efforts, and that very oversight is invariably a great tragedy. During Phase 2 of the Dark Crusades, not only have you participated in every possible event, you've also managed to place in two of them. You're constantly on hand to help out members with suggestions, encouragement, or any other request they could possibly have.

Your dedication to Taldryan is exemplary and I hope that this Steel Cross can signify just a small part of the thanks, and debt we in Taldryan owe you for your efforts in the Dark Crusades thus far. Congrats Rian.

Aedile of Taldryan

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2013-10-01 21:43:18 UTC
Additional reasons

Rian, your participation and success in the most recent Dark Crusade round has been fantastic - with full participation, as well as earning two silver novae for your efforts. You have done yourself and Taldryan proud.

Furthermore, your leadership of the House has once again propelled Taldryan to a double victory - with both the A Team and the General Forces defeating the opposition. Your ability to rally us and drive home the equal importance of success and participation is an inspiration to me, and to everyone else. Congratulations - and enjoy this Steel Cross as a token of our appreciation.

Howlader Taldrya, 2013-10-01 21:35:00 UTC