There will be more awards later in the week, but I will end my spurt today with one final recognition.

I was talking with Pyralis today about how hard it is to write a recommendation for our Deputy Grand. I personally know how much Mav does for this club -- I work with him daily on running everything, but it's hard to put it into words. I think it's the same problem I have in explaining what I do myself on a day-to-day basis; there's simply too much.

What I can explain is that without Mav, the Dark Brotherhood would not be what it is today. I would be long gone, and so would a host of other important members. Some clans would be in shambles, and many different projects would not have come into fruition. Mav is the backbone of this club -- he supports us, he directs us, he is always there to hold things together.

The team of Jac and Mav is a balanced one. Mav is the equivalent on IRC or me through email. I spend a lot of time dealing with the projects, Mav spends a lot of time dealing with the people. I do a lot of work on the tomorrow of the club, Mav works on the today. Mav is amazing at picking up the slack on the days when I simply can't put in 100% and he is always there in a crisis. It's amazing the knowledge that Mav possesses -- he hears everything, knows everyone and can mediate problems like no one else.

Personally, Mav keeps me under control at times when I want to lose it. I can remember times when I've been down and out but Mav has talked me through problems. Mav frequently reads over proof emails from me to make sure I have it right, and when proposals come along, Mav always has a viewpoint that I didn't think of. He sees the vision of the DB's future and knows when the steering needs to be corrected.

Mav has a kind soul; he is compassionate like no other. He always wants the best outcome in every situation for everyone involved. Mav is a man that I would never doubt the integrity of -- he holds the truth in a high regard. He is a good friend.

Mav does so much on a daily basis to keep this place running. It's unreal the number of connections he has, the amount of conversing he does. He keeps tabs on everything and always makes sure that things are done right. Simply put, I could not do my job without Mav here.

I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to our Deputy Grand Master. Today I only repay a part of that debt by elevating him to the rank of Dark Prophet.

Thanks, Mav.

• Lord Jac Cotelin