The position of Order Leader is one of the most difficult within the Brotherhood. It is one that involves more initiative than almost any other position in the DB. The members that hold those positions never really have a specific set of duties that they are outlined to do. Sure, they have some, but most of their activities and work comes from a desire to further the Order, not to get simple jobs done. The Order Leaders are forced to think outside of the box, create new and exciting competitions, develop fiction that both corresponds with canon material and gives a fresh edge to their order. Further, they have to work with the most people outside of GM and DGM. The Order Leaders are charges with making sure the clans have good activities for their order's members, they track and approve of promotions, and they work actively with all of the Dark Council members on things that relate to their order. It is a truly diverse job that often doesn't offer a lot of guidance.
The Brotherhood now is especially blessed to have three truly amazing Order Leaders.
Bloodfyre as the longest serving of the Order Leaders is the one with the least recognition. Truly, I have done him an injustice by not rewarding his work and efforts more often. There are things that I have thanked him for, and I think he knows we appreciate that are simply not shown on his dossier, and that is something I hope to correct today. Bloodfyre was the person that single handedly brought about the current tournament system. He devised the point scales, he made the item lists and he got the program off the ground in an effort to diversify the gaming activity of the DB. Really, one could say that Bloodfyre kicked the gaming areas of the DB into gear with that. Beyond this, he has been one of the lead voices as a proponent of Allegiance. He has helped bring the game to life twice now -- something that is very much a credit to him. Most recently, I have seen contributions from BF in the way of his SHW handbook, the Sith History, the new Sith CORE and plans for the Advanced CORE in the SA, and plans for his Order's powers. These are all things that are essential to the growth of the Sith Order, and I am quite pleased to see progress in that area.
Most importantly, though, Bloodfyre is an instrument behind the scenes of almost everything in the DB. He never withholds a comment, never fails to read a document, never has a moment where he isn't spitting out an idea. He has a goal in mind of what he feels the DB can and should be and BF isn't going to rest until it's done. It's an admirable quality that I believe all members should have. And beyond that, Bloodfyre is a damn good friend to all.
So Bloodfyre, in recognition of all you do, I hereby bestow upon you the Silver Sash. Congratulations, my friend.
Jac Cotelin, 2005-09-26 22:00:00 UTC