I'm not going to lie... If someone told me Kalon would win the Tenth Anniversary Independence Games, I would've laughed. It's a terrible thing to admit, I know. It's a terrible thing to DO. But, inevitably, it would have happened. Still, I love to be proved wrong (at least, in circumstances like this I do). Kalon has proven himself beyond being just an 'asset' to Arcona. He has proven himself unequivocally as a necessary part of the Clan, one of the main cogs that keeps us moving and working. What is more, this newfound role Kalon has acquired within the Shadow Clan is not just as a result of his dominant success in the Independence Games. No, Kalon has been growing in the background, steadily but surely, for a number of months. He has progress as a leader, as a member, and as a mentor to the younger generation who are now coming through the Clan.
In addressing each of these individual parts and consolidating them in one, full recommendation, along with addressing his successes in the recent Independence Games that I hope to truly demonstrate his worth to the unit by way of his first sacramental honour - a Sapphire Blade.
Initially we must start at the amalgam which is Kalon's leadership and mentoring ability. Since rejoining the Arconan summit a short while ago, Kalon has been a bastion of activity within the unit. He has set about resculpting and reforming Dark Forge in an attempt to provide the kind of direction it had with Valhavoc at the helm. In many ways he has succeeded in this goal; Troutrooper has been heavily involved in clan direction and ensuring that Arcona continues to develop and thrive, along with also being a freight train of activity; Legorii has responded extremely well to Kalon's motivations and machinations, coming back to leave his mark on the Independence Games and, more recently, the third and final Chapter of the Dark Crusade; Inarya has taken time out of her busy schedule to answer Kalon's call-to-arms; K'tana has shown her worth thrice over in her activity over the last Phase of the Crusade, and finally, Kyrun has demonstrated that he is unequivocally one of the most talented new members in the Brotherhood, and, with Kalon's help, he has been married up as a member of the Seneschal staff, and has recently been participating wholly within the Dark Crusade. All of these individuals have responded positively to Kalon's leadership. Each one has been driving and pushing as a result of his work, and the fact that he continues to lead from the front is only serving to reify his authority at Dark Forge's helm. However, there is one individual I have missed from this list. One individual who is perhaps the personification of Kalon's labour. Atyiru. Kalon has been sublime in training her up and ensuring that she receives the best possible service as an up-and-coming member of the Clan. He has strived to ensure that she has the help and support she needs, and she has, as a result, gone from being a 'consumer' of leadership, to being a 'producer', regularly pumping out reports and motivational emails to keep their team active and engaged. It is this kind of fervour and this kind of ability that sets Kalon above the mark. He is able to train, lead and assist, and all in equal yet copious amounts.
Indeed, the Sapphire Blade can be awarded simply for: "... consistent and long-term service to [an individual's] Clan or Brotherhood position. Such services however cannot be seen until taken on a hold, each individual part seen as one." In this regard, I feel Kalon is already deserving of this reward. However, another possible reason a Sapphire Blade can be awarded is for: "... extraordinary amounts of activity in a large-scale competition such as the Great Jedi War, where the very best are rewarded for their efforts." Well, Kalon has done this. He has done more than this. He has TOPPED all other competitors, all other members. He has proven himself Champion of the Independence Games, the one true combatant of the Brotherhood. In the following categories, Kalon placed: 2nd, Why So Serious?; 2nd, Defining Moments and 1st in The Games have begun! (by a staggering 44 points!). Added to that was his ability to transcend the endurance and ability of all other members of the Clan, submitting in over 40 events, and eventually placing FIRST in the Brotherhood's Independence Games. As Grand Champion with a total of 295 points, Kalon cemented his capacity as a significant addition to the Clan and to the Arconan summit.
You have thus seen both sides of the same coin, two reasons, each independent of one another, as to why Kalon is twice-deserving the reward that I bestow upon him today.
Thank you, Kalon. Your work will never be forgotten.
Congratulations,
~Wuntila Arconae.
Consul. Clan Arcona.
Kalon is a little legend, as some would say. I will admit, when he first got here, we just teased him for his somewhat unhealthy obsession with KFC. And if you had told me back then that fast forward to know, he'd be leading the entire Brotherhood in the Independence Games, and serving as a Battleteam Leader and active participant in the Dark Crusade? I'd have laughed. Kalon, though, showed perseverance, dedication to his Clan. He stepped up when we needed him as a BTL, and stepped down when he had to deal with real life issues. When we needed him again, his name rose to the top of our list, and everything just seemed to make sense.
Earning a Cythraul is no small deed. To get one, it takes an extreme feat, combined with continued dedication and loyalty. Kalon has shown that, and for that I commend him with something that's eluded even some of the more senior members of this club.
Keep up the hard work, Kally.
Marick Arconae, Proconsul
I am honoured to be recommending Kalon Dane for his first ever Sacramental Award for all of his hard work inside and outside of the Independence Games. He has been a dedicated and devoted member of this club, striving to achieve the very best of his abilities with everything that he partakes in.
Kalon has not only smashed the Independence Games 2013 but also managed to take Grand Champion of these games, taking countless placements in events, as well as trying to do as many as possible. Putting himself out there and leading the Arcona members by example with his hard work. Though that is impressive enough on its own, Kalon has recently stepped back up into the mantle of Battleteam Leader of Dark Forge. He has taken on the role, instantly releasing his first report in the position and stepping up to the plate, proving himself worthy of being a leader of Arcona. He has managed to in the time in position create a driven and motivated team, giving them focus in the Independence Games and drove his team to achieve the best they could. He has also given them a sense of teamwork and spirit, something that we pride ourselves in this club on achieving.
Congratulations on this Sapphire Blade Kalon, you have truly earned it and you are a credit to Clan Arcona. Keep up the hard work you do and I know that you will continue to make all of us proud in the future.
Cethgus Tiberius Entar Arconae
Aedile of House Galeres
Kalon, Kalon, Kalon....It wasnât so long ago that I was reccing him for a promotion to Obelisk Templar. Now Iâm sat here writing a recommendation for a Sapphire Blade. In the few short months since joining the ranks of the Equites, Kalon has churned out an amazing amount of activity. Kalon suffered from the curse of being associated with me and often being the butt of jokes from members because of his age. I think that his recent exploits have silenced those naysayers and finally gained their respect. Kalon emerged as Champion in the 10th anniversary since the Exodus, submitting to 40 events! He placed in 22 of them, which is a heady feat. Kalon lead the way during the Games, representing not only himself, but Galeres and Arcona.
His performance during his time as a Templar also netted him the role of BTL of Dark Forge, where he has started work on bringing his team together with a sense of community and belonging. He is also teaching Atyiru, one of our budding Journeymen, the ropes of leadership, working in combination with Cethgus and myself. I am immensely proud of Kalon, it feels like yesterday that he joined us as an Apprentice and became my student. Kalon has shown time and time ago why he is one of my stalwart Galereans and why he loves his Clan and this Club so much, giving up his time and energy to better the experience for others.
Congratulations on your Sapphire Blade, Kalon.
Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar
Quaestor of House Galeres
At first I was a bit afraid of hiring Kalon as a BTL in HQD, because he was fairly inexperienced and wildly eccentric, but he gallantly rose to the challenge. He was a beast of activity, pushing his members and himself during all of the Clan's events. He was active, intelligent, excited, and had regular communications with myself and the rest of the HQD Summit. Quick email turnaround and a constant presence on IRC, he was always in touch with the members. Though he went inactive for quite some time, he came back reinvigorated and relentlessly requested work and activities to do, until finally the opportunity came again for him to once again rise up as BTL, this time under Sang and Ceth's watch. I'm thrilled to see him take it to the next level, in fact, in his domination of the IGs. I dare say it's a proud moment when someone you took a chance on succeeds so well in return, and I can't wait to see where he takes it next!
-Socorra Erinos.
Quaestor of House Qel-Droma.
Through my time in the Brotherhood it has often been said that our leaders set the example and lead from the front. I can think of no better depiction of this than Kalon Dane Beviin. Kalon recently stepped into the role of Dark Forge Battle Team Leader, took aim at the Independence Games, and tore them up. While Andrelious gave him a close call, coming in 2nd only 23 points behind him, Kalon left the third place competitor in the dust. He had well over a 100 point lead on them, with a grand total of 295 points. To put that number in perspective, only six members in the entire club (including Kalon) accumulated more than 100 points in the Independence Games.
Kalon's drive for excellence has, and will continue to, suit him well. He has been a great addition to the Arconan Summit, and has set a grand standard for us all to live up to in future Club Competitions. Well done Kalon! Congratulations on your Sapphire Blade!
Valhavoc
Aedile, House Qel-Droma
Kalon was set a challenge when the IGs started: get to 40 events, and heâd earn a Cythraul for himself. He took to said challenge like a duck to water, and then some. Representing what even the junior Arconans can do when they set their mind to it, he won the entire DB-wide event with astonishing activity. On top of this, heâs not a total jackass; this is rare for Arcona, even the fluffy, new politically correct Clan. Heâs a good lad to be around, a hard worker, and I see great things for him if he keeps going along like he has been recently. Well earned, mate. - Dash
Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae, 2013-06-02 06:40:13 UTC