Wow, thank you all very much! Special thanks to crusaderknight for not only giving me this award but for being an indefatigable reader. Both are much appreaciated!
Starting a history-book AAR, I certainly never expected to get some sort of acclamation for my character work, in my mind that was limited to the great narrative pieces that exist throughout AARland. But even though my characters don't interact directly with the reader they're very important to me and I try to give them a life of my own. It's gratifying to know that to some extent I've succeeded. I also admit, to my emberassment, that I've not kept a presence in this thread as I should have; that's something that will have to change in the future! There are too many good things I'm missing by not following the awards.
Once again, a big thank you to everyone! The Comnenus family also sends their thanks and hopes you'll support their future endeavors at rebuilding the Roman Empire.
