Khitomer Peace Award Winner

Reason for the award

Tay is a well-crafted character with a thoughtful bio. She is El Aurian, and the player has carefully crafted her history and how she came to join Starfleet.

From the beginning of her bio:
“Tayanita was born in the winter of 1446, wrapped in warmth and cedar smoke, in a longhouse deep within Oneida lands. Her parents, El Aurians who had travelled far across the stars before settling on Earth, had lived among the Haudenosaunee for decades. Though they were not of this world, they were never intruders. They had come not to conquer or observe from afar, but to live—fully and honestly—within the rhythms of a people who understood balance, respect, and time.
The Oneida accepted them without suspicion. Long lives and quiet wisdom were not feared here. Her parents did not hide their nature, though they rarely named it. They were different, yes, but they gave more than they asked, listened more than they spoke, and held pain with reverence. That was enough.
Tayanita’s earliest memories were filled with forest paths, the low hum of river water, and the soft cadence of old stories told by firelight. She was raised within the community, indistinguishable from other children except for her stillness—the way she listened with her whole being, and how she always seemed to be measuring the world with careful attention. She followed her mother into the work of healing, not because it was expected, but because it made sense. She found comfort in knowledge, purpose in service, and peace in repetition.

Each post is just as detailed and complex, describing a character who is at peace with who she is and is a kind and considerate doctor. The writer is a wordsmith who carefully crafts a scene and lets us gain greater insights into the character with each post.
Each interaction is a joy to read, and I look forward to her journey on board.