Friend to the End: Johnny Darkwalker
Johnny has got to be truly one of the most caring pirates. I know that there have been many times where I have felt lost, or sad, or on the brink of giving up a fight, but then Johnny is there for me and he is always able to cheer me up and help me through things. It's rare to not see Johnny optimistic, and in the face of problems, he always is calm (at least a lot calmer than me, that's for sure), and is able to get out of almost all issues. I could not possibly disagree with who this award has gone to. Congratulations Mr. Darkwalker!
Unstoppable: Captain Sharktooth
I couldn't possibly disagree with this award either. Sharktooth is and probably has always been one of the most physically strong in our guild (but he's got a lot of brains too
). Already having two ships with level four upgrades, being in the overall leaderboards for enemies defeated (number 85 with 153651 kills! Not too shabby, mate!). He's got a full inventory of famed weapons, and is notorious for always announcing that he has found a famed in guild chat. I don't think that the guild would be the same without that. He is definitely one of the strongest guildmates we have. Congratulations!
The Helping Hand: Will Seaeagle
Will is always a pirate that's ready to drop everything to help out one of his mates. Every time somebody needs assistance, Will is ready to help them, no matter what the need is. Healing? No problem. Questing and needing assistance? Be right there. Want a cannoneer? He's on his way! Will is always glad to help out a fellow guildmate. Congratulations Will!
Hail to the Shadow Sorcerors!: Roger Swordshot
Roger Swordshot, oh my... there is so much I want to say about him. He has grown up a lot in this guild. Sometimes we talk together and he brings up how he was before he was with us and I realize how much he has changed, and how much he has changed me. I must say that I am very glad he is in this guild right now, because he truly helped to make 2011 such a wonderful year. Onto the award, though. He has really earned this award. The pride that he has for this guild is immense. Whenever the guild goes to do some guild pride, I always make sure he's there, because he is able to display his guild pride better than almost anyone else (and it's not just the clothes). He is also very good at watching over the guild when there are no other officers, or me, online. He always can keep the guild entertained by starting fun events, sparking chat, and making sure that nothing is going wrong. His love for the guild and the pride he shows of it has no limits. I could not have chosen a better person for this award. Congratulations Roger!
Sorceror of the Year: DOG GUNMORGAN!
Dog has made this year special for me in a whole different way than anyone else. When I first met him in December of 2010, I knew that he would be a great guildmember as soon as he joined, assuming he stayed with us. And he did. A few weeks later, he was promoted to veteran, a lot quicker than other people because of his great behavior and participation in the guild. I saw a lot of greatness in him. About a month or two later he was promoted to officer because of his stupendous actions as veteran. He had done a lot for the guild that even some officers hadn't done only as a veteran, so it was obviously time for officer. Over time, with more of his amazing actions as officer, he rose through the ranks to Senior Officer, and then to Co-Guildmaster. He has done so much for this guild, and has really made this year worth going through for me. I don't think that I would have been able to go on several times without him there at my side. Not only is he an amazing Co-Guildmaster, but he is also one of my closest friends in game. I have gone through so much with him that I consider him a brother. He has contributed so much to this guild in just one year, that I would not want to have anyone else as our Sorceror of the Year. Congratulations Dog!
Congratulations to ALL of our mates who have gotten awards! I am very proud to call myself guildmaster of all of you. We have gone through a lot together, toughed out the hardest of situations, and grown closer through all of it. Thank you ALL for making 2011 such a special year for me. Now, let's make 2012 twice as good!