I always say, and truly respect those that fall into this, that a leader is someone who fights from the front-lines. For people to respect you and follow you, they need to know that you will lead the charge, you will be there beside them, and most of all you won't stop being there if the line is broken. Anshar has done this time and time again for Tarentum. He has came back to the front anytime the shit gets heavy. and he's there at the drop of a hat. He has sacrificed his own personal goals, I will always remember the time he resigned as Headmaster for our sorry lot, and constantly put Tarentum ahead of himself. And it doesn't seem to matter what is going on in his own personal life at the time either, come hell or even a mid-Crusade move; he'll be there and he will be out front. It's getting to the point where its only a matter of time before we change our name to House Anshar. This past year has been no different. When Tarentum started the Dark Crusades, Anshar held Quaestor at that time and had the terrible burden of trying to motivate our sorry lot to action. And while, unfortunately, Tarentum was slow to the occasion; Anshar didn't let it slow him down. For the first three chapters of the Crusades, Anshar led the house in each chapter as highest participant with little contest. Things seemed to change for the House in the second phase, with more and more members waking up - many at the plea of Anshar whom wasn't even Quaestor anymore but still remained a key leader of Tarentum. This is the kinda of thing I have always admired of Anshar and tried to follow; remaining an influential leader even after giving up the position. However, Anshar never let up on being the highest participant; the house just tried keeping up with him. This as even evident in the brief Crusade break for the Independence Games this year where Anshar once again lead the house in participation, and also in competition won and earning himself the title of one of the IG Champions.

Participation aside, Anshar's guidance and leadership has always been one of our saving graces. First leading the House as a whole as Quaestor and then concluding the Crusades as BTL of Jen Kaari; Anshar has been in a leadership position for the majority of the Crusades. Through these positions he has inspired others to participant and better themselves, help guide people through events and challenges, and even served as a much appreciated voice on the Tarentum Summit helping Scion and myself make Tarentum a better place. And yet, considering all this his support never slumped even when the closing date for his home was moved up and he and his wife moved to their new home in the middle of the last round.

I can't even imagine what Tarentum would look like today if it hadn't been for Anshar, and this past year has further solidified his place as one of Tarentum's greats. In recognition of all he has done, from being Quaestor for Tarentum's start in the crusades and BTL at the end, being our highest participant in both Crusades and IGs, being an inspiration for all of Tarentum, and of course his constant humility (If for no other reason than he said he didn't want any awards); I believe Anshar deserves to be recognized for all this effort with a Sapphire Blade.

The Dark Brotherhood Covenant formerly established temporary membership to the Star Chamber in 2017. Temporary membership in the Star Chamber requires senior Dark Jedi Brotherhood members who have shown an inherent desire to improve and protect the Dark Brotherhood. Temporary members are required to show high levels of discretion on topics ranging from the approval of a Grand Master to approving major club changes.

The Dark Brotherhood has been blessed to have several members serve in this role and do so with distinction. The following actions took place under the temporary member’s terms:

1. The ratification of the Electorate’s Vote on two Grand Masters and three Justicars.
2. Discussion and Approval of redefining the roles of Clan Leaders in our Club’s voting processes and the amendment of a Covenant Article to redefine the procedures for abstaining from Electorate level voting.
3. The discussion and approval of moving the recruitment Tribune to a DC level position and thus expanding the Electorate DC votes to 9.
4. The discussion on time sensitive leadership decisions to include the removal of summit level leaders for cause.
5. Discussion and Approval of the Shadow Academies restructuring and the updating of the Headmaster’s Duties and Responsibilities.
6. The reception, commentary, and vote of confidence in two different Grand Master’s club wide updates to the Star Chamber.
7. A discussion and ultimately concurrence with the Grand Master on the process for new recruits entering the Dark Brotherhood. The aggressive downvoting of Sarin’s idea to put all new recruits in the Emissary’s Clan until they reach a certain rank (lols).
8. Discussion and concurrence on the creation of a new Role Play society and its synergistic impact on multiple DJB systems and processes.
9. Concurrence with the removal of the traditional Roll Master within the club.
10. Maintaining exceptional decorum, maturity, and discretion while serving on the Star Chamber.
11. Discussion and concurrence on updated crafting and possessions systems within the club. Gentlemen, thank you for your support to our club, your participation in club-changing events and systems, and your overall commitment to the Dark Brotherhood.

Grand Master Sarin/Grand Master Ashen/Grand Master Victae, Grand Master Firefox