- Event ID
- 132683
- Award
- Sapphire Blade
- Quantity
- 1
- Requested by
- Lord Dacien Victae
- Primary reason
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Well on his way to two-and-a-half years as Praetor to the Headmaster, Ood continues to play a role in nearly everything that happens in the Shadow Academy. Every single course released during my tenure has been either edited or coded for markdown by Ood. He keeps the behind-the-scenes work of the Shadow Academy organized and helps me track and address the errors -- typographical, substantive, and database-related -- that are brought to our attention by test takers. He also helps me by stepping in to grade exams as needed, whether by filling in for a retired Professor or covering for a staff member on vacation.
Since his promotion to EQ4 last summer, Ood has graded 98 exams, advised on most degree and Shadow Academy Society changes, helped manage the magistrates and other staff, and edited or coded for markdown dozens of new courses and revisions, including:
- Ten new and revised history courses launched last year
- Major revisions of the six old CORE courses and Dark Brotherhood Basics
- All five new CORE courses and exams
- Major revisions to Philosophy 1 and 2
- The brand new Planets and Moons and Regions of the Galaxy astronomy courses
- Work on all of the new leadership courses: Rewards, Competitions, Reports, and Management
- Rewrites of Alchemy Studies and IRC Basics
- Countless minor edits to all of these courses and others
Ood continues to play an important role at the Shadow Academy, and I am very happy to be able to recommend this Sapphire Blade.
Lord Dacien Victae, 2015-10-09 13:34:39 UTC
- Additional reasons
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It is fitting that Ood plays a tree. Fitting, because I envision his presence in the Brotherhood as a massive oak: his branches extending to all the members he has helped, his roots settled across the foundation of the Brotherhood itself, and he's old... so he has lots of rings!
You cannot put a value on a seasoned member's experience and guidance. When I came back to the Brotherhood after a long hiatus, it was Ood that took the time to help me readjust and share ideas. He provided me invaluable assessments of the new systems, how technology was being implemented into Brotherhood's infrastructure to create a better experience, where the Shadow Academy was heading to help guide new and old members. A lot of veteran members could not be bothered catching up someone; too tired, too rooted in their routines, too much hassle. Ood didn't mind, he took time to catch me up on IRC (because I was outdated) before eventually moving me to Telegram where I could reach the majority of my members.
I cannot numerate what this member does in terms of competitions or reports. Ood is not a consumer of content in the Brotherhood, he is a major producer of content for every member in the Brotherhood. Watching him work with members one-on-one is amazing. He takes time to get to know people, build a personal relationship, and provide them direction that - at times - may be contrary to their current views... because it is the correct advice. He does what is right, not what is easy. And that is why he has helped every leader in Arcona from our Consul to our Battle Team Leaders be better members: sage advice, holding the course, eyes on the future. Countless conversations, hundreds of e-mails (input on Clan Arcona and House Galeres), and encouragement for our expansion (fictionally & technologically).
Thank you, Ood.
Braecen Kaeth, 2015-10-05 16:00:05 UTC
Ood is special. In all definitions of the word. One might even say eclectic, an adjective that echoes his past service much like the pitter-pattering of his tree branches surely echoes through the Shadow Academy's halls. While Arconan through and through, he lives there, and I don't doubt he'll very well haunt the place when he dies. Two years ago Headmasters and Quaestors alike were handing him a Ruby Scepter for being so utterly diligent in his Shadow Academy work, in his grading, in his respect for the school and the craft. I'd like to point out that even back then, he was hailed as not becoming a grizzled veteran, hailed for putting so much effort into something without loving it any less on any single day.
Two years later, nine in total, and believe you me, he's still doing it. His bosses and colleagues in the scholarly department will be able to expound further on the numbers and the details, but as Ood's former Aedile and current Consul, I too can tell you that he's got to be some sort of Doctor Professor Specialist Guru by this point. And yet, with months and months of various, often overlapping Shadow Academy positions and responsibilities, Ood still manages to keep up with his Clan, get active in chats, advise our members on various course-related topics, do some competitions and gaming now and again, and - surprise, surprise - earn a degree or two. He's also come to me recently with an interest in proposing some project-type work for the Clan, focused on furthering member education in certain topics using his Shadow Academy skills. I sincerely can't stress enough that this man lives and breathes to teach others. The least we can do, then, is show how much we appreciate our mentors.
Thank you, Ooddles, and congratulations on another beautifully-earned sac.
Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir, 2015-10-09 13:33:50 UTC
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- Event ID
- 215485
- Award
- Sapphire Blade
- Quantity
- 1
- Requested by
- Dr. Rhylance
- Primary reason
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As a new member to Arcona, I heard a great deal of names, tales of the people that had made their mark on the clan years before. Many of these people, and the stories that were attached to them, seemed so much larger than life. Now, years later, I’ve had the pleasure to meet some of them; but few have made an impact comparable to that of our venerable Ood, who returned to the fold of activity and immediately began making a name for himself once more. He is a sterling representation of Arcona’s spirit and drive, and a shining example of the Old Guard in action.
There has been a not-insignificant span since his last Recognition. But, since returning to the active fold of the Clan, Ood has demonstrated an enormous competitive drive, participating in a grand total of 128 competitions. His prolific work has netted an enormous impressive count of awards. These include three Novae, one of each flavor, alongside a heavy sum of crescents, counting up to one Diamond crescent, five Ruby crescents, eight Amethyst crescents, six Sapphire crescents, eight Emerald crescents, four Topaz crescents, and four Quartz crescents. This work includes 6321 words of fiction and 1645 words of Run-On writing, 21 Clusters of Ice, 18 Clusters of Graphite, and a Cluster of Fire. Moreover, Ood’s efforts have earned him eight Scrolls of Foundation, a Legion of the Scholar, a Seal of Wrath, four Seals of Visions, and seventeen Seals of Enmity.
If all that isn’t enough, Ood is a constant presence both on Telegram and on Discord. He has participated in multiple RPs, and is always providing keen insight to new and old members alike. Included in this activity is over four years of special Magistrate service to the Headmaster.
I am no longer quite as new and shiny as I once was, but Ood’s legacy and current work for the Clan and Club remain an example that I strive to emulate. Therefore, it is my honor and privilege to recommend him for the receipt of a Sapphire Blade. Good work, and enjoy the shiny shank!
Sera Kaern
Aedile, House Galeres
Clan Arcona
Dr. Rhylance, 2022-01-08 20:26:55 UTC
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