.:~White Tower Courtyard~:. {{Lounge Topic}}

[Outlaw JT]

*grumble grumble at reading Wynthe's post*

It's a channeling class. It seemed obvious to me that most of the girls would be channeling to practice the weaves the class was working on. If no one was channeling Elya never would have done a weave like that in view of any Aes Sedai. I don't mind her getting caught but it would never be for something as idiotic as channeling without there being a pretense for it.

[ChobiChibi]

The point is that the novices aren't allowed to channel without permission. Perhaps at that point in the class they were supposed to be listening, not practicing? And like Wynth wouldn't punish her... Not only is it an in character thing for her to do, but if Wynth was caught letting a novice channel without permission, then she'd be punished, no?

And anyway, that opens up possibilities for the future anyway. Cleaning could be fun

[Asilynne]

Just like in real life, actions have consequences. Even if the whole class were channeling at that point, youve read the books so you know that each person who can channel can see the weaves that others are doing (unless they have been inverted, and I cant let a novice know such an advanced weave). So if the whole class is weaving the same thing, you are weaving something else, its going to be obvious the weave your using isnt the same one, especially if different elements and threads are used. I described weaving once before as being a bit like chemistry, different combinations of the 5 flows and different ways of weaving them produce different effects.

This rpg is more fun if your not too perfect anyway. Think of it this way, if you can roll with unexpected events in an rpg it makes you a better roleplayer. Try giving your character some flaws to overcome and the struggle will richly reward you.

[Outlaw JT]

Like I said, I don't have a problem with Elya getting caught. I just have a severe objection to how Wynth has her getting caught in the post. If Wynth happened to spot at the back of the class through all the other girls weaves the weave Elya was using was different and notice Esyllt's reaction to it to piece together it isn't a weave Elya is supposed to be practicing that's fine by me. Having her get caught for something that ridiculously obvious wide out in the open, though, is not something that would happen.

[Asilynne]

Well in your next post, write the catching in a way that makes it seem like it wasnt so obvious. Its not like it would be the first time someone altered a tiny detail in their post. But keep in mind she would still get caught, especially since Wynth is well aware of Elya's mischeviousness, she would most likely be keeping a much closer eye on her than on any of the more well behaved novices. lol
All I can say is roll with it, its not the end of the world lol The how doesnt matter so much because the outcome is the same, lets not make a huge deal about it and have fun.

[ChobiChibi]

But there was nothing in either JT's or Naiya's post that said that she was weaving this whispering spell at the same time as they were practicing the other weaves. So from this, she was bound to be noticed...

Look, it's just the way she decided to interpret events, and since there's nothing specifying when she did it, it could have been at any time...

Anyway, there's more fun things to be dealing with now... Like the girl who will probably shout the tower down before they manage to get her into full Novice attire

Aahaha, I can't wait for trouble XD

[Nayia Waterflower aka starmie44]

Whoot, I know the Warder Bond weave. *dances* Now I can take over the world. ^.^

[Asilynne]

XD thanks JT, Ben was going to have us get caught but that works just as well lol Ill let him have a chance to post with his reaction to all that and then Ill post, I know just what to do ;D

[Outlaw JT]

Aye carumba!!! How could you have possibly gotten Elya that fricking wrong? That's not at all how she would have reacted to Ren's reaction. Not even remotely close. Her response if Ren refused would've been almost exactly the same as Benua-Sedai's. She would have sighed with a little disappointment and then walked Ren to the Mistress of Novices office herself and explained the situation to Mirajane herself with sympathy. She's mischievous, not heartless and her suggestion really was intended to help both of them, not just herself. From her perspective, her offer was a favor and a kind way of welcoming Ren given what she knew to be the likely alternative. Why does everyone want to make Elya out to be a moronic evil witch?

[Asilynne]

Sorry JT but the way your portraying her is making it seem that her intentions arent the best. It basically was a bit of blackmail and extortion "Tell you what I wont tell anyone what you did if you do half my chores" etc. Unless your character is suffering from schitzophrenia you shouldnt expect me to find a logical progression between telling someone to help you or you will tell on them, to sympathy and understanding. It doesnt really fit the pattern (no pun intended) of her behavior so far.

If I mistook her reactions Im sorry, I was only going by the attitude that had been portrayed by yourself and others, if my character isnt supposed to see her that way, then youd better have her actions reflect the proper attitude you want her to have ^-^()

Edit: if itll make you feel better Ill change "I strode away from her as she sputtered angrily, starting after me" To "I strode away from her as she looked on" because the rest of my post besides this line seems to reflect the ideal you would like Elya to have.

[Outlaw JT]

But her reacting so angrily to Ren like that doesn't fit her at all if you read my posts and her profile. She is angry with Wynth because Wynth is an accepted and isn't supposed to have as much power over her as she exhibited by issuing more work than is physically possible to do in the time frame given. Her actions towards Ren were equal parts compassion and opportunistic. They were motivated as much by sympathy for the new girl as they were by her own desire to make her punishment more reasonable. Her smile when her stern expression broke was genuine and reads that way when I go back and read my post. It wasn't blackmail or extortion. It was Elya just being opportunistic while trying to help the new girl out. She never would've actually reported Ren unless Ren decided to report herself and in that case she would've made a case to Mirajane-Sedai to try and lesson the new girls punishment.

This is why I never posted in the last Dragonball rpg again. Someone made a post including my characters actions that was so unbelievably contrary to my character based on a major misinterpretation of the smallest part of my post that it completely soured me because public perception was completely tainted by it.


Edit- And Elya didn't catch her in the warder's courtyard. They were there legitimately because their instructor wanted to teach class outdoors and as a courtesy to Tahl'Atri since his presence was required in the class for one of the girls to channel.

[Asilynne]

See the edit in my above post. That was my only mention of Elya being angry, how she was talking in the other ones are just as you wanted, opportunistic, but my character, being already fearful, wouldnt have read your character sheet and could interpret her actions as not being kind. She is naiive and when faced with a person who is stern and scaring her with what she has done wrong on her first day, and then next smiling and acting as though she wants to help, my character wouldnt take that as a gesture of goodwill. She is used to open and free giving, not Elya's opportunistic ways.

As I said I will change that line, but I was not "that fricken wrong" as you so eloquently put it, considering I even had Elya say "Im trying to help you out since your the new girl".
And as for Dragonball FS, your rigidity is what killed it, you had disappeared for months only to come back and scold those of us who actually wanted to finish it for misinterpreting what had essentially been an NPC for months. You tend to lose interest if your characters cannot be perfect, so I will ask you to relax, and try to have fun, because otherwise there is no point in roleplaying.

If you cannot do that, I would ask that you dont ruin the fun of others by constantly reprimanding people for their posts, the only thing that would accomplish is either they dont include you in their posts for fear of getting yelled at, or they stop posting altogether due to the fun being leeched out of the story. When roleplaying becomes a chore or something to dread, RPGs die. And Im being very sincere and open with you right now, just try to chill. A good life lesson is choose your battles. Im on msn at the moment if you need to talk to me about anything, I dont like drama and I would like it if it could get worked out so that everyone is happy.

[Outlaw JT]

I wasn't talking about Dragonball FS. I was talking about someone elses Dragonball rpg that was active late last year.

I am on AIM but I lost my msn id when I had to completely reinstall my computer last week. Been trying to recover it but no luck so far as it's been years since I actually used the email it's attached to.


As to the fun/chore issue, that goes both ways. If I have to spend all of my posts just doing damage control because people are misrepresenting my character that leeches all of the fun out of the story for me. What am I supposed to do when others are ruining my fun by misusing my character?

[Asilynne]

All I can say is be more clear. After you write a post a simple one or two sentences saying something like "Elya's not trying to be a bitch, shes just being her typical opportunistic misceivious self" can serve as a handy reminder so that whoever uses her in their next post will be able to post HER reactions accordingly. That persons character may still think that Elya is being a bitch, but it would help the roleplayer get Elya's reactions correct.

Aside from one minor detail in my post Elya is still in character so not much damage control is needed there. Did you want that line changed? Just say it and in two seconds I would have portrayed your character decently well so you shouldnt have a problem.

[Asilynne]

She comes, she comes...
The Watcher of the Seals. The Flame of Tar Valon.
The Amyrlin Seat...

Its time to distribute Weaves and Forms! What weave/form and how powerful it is will depend on many factors, how often you posted, the character development/interaction in your posts, and plot value to name a few. You can also consider this a roll call, post here in any manner you wish so I know you have seen your new power. Any powers you receive every week can be used in your posts, and you may find some will come in handy as the plot develops!

But before we get to the rewards the Amyrlin Seat has decided the following characters are now npcs:

Bredan Avari or 'Sil' (Crystal Tears, by request)

You guys can reclaim your characters by posting as them, otherwise anyone is free to post as these characters if you want.

The Amyrlin Seat also wishes a welcome to the new players:

Saril (Chobichibi)
Reens (Crazy Elf Boy)

Welcome to the White Tower and may you find what you seek (unless escape is what you seek XD)

Now to the fun stuff. First the Accepted will step forward.

Wynth de Luun: Posted twice, taught a class creatively, recruited a new player and guided interaction with said player to help get her started. As a reward for her responsibility in guiding new novices and teaching current ones, Wynth has been granted a Day Pass, allowing one short trip into the city of Tar Valon, to run errands for an Aes Sedai but also to purchase things for herself if she should wish. (One free trip to explore the city off the Tower grounds, must be back in the tower inside 2 consecutive posts). Having managed to convince Saril that she now must begin her new life as a Novice in the Tower, Wynth has unconsiously discovered the weave Lesser Coersion. This weave is a forbidden weave by the Tower, as it is rather close to the banned and distasteful weave of Compulsion. The weave will allow Wynth to guide the attitude of another to see her side of things, and can sometimes sway a persons decisions to reflect Wynth's wishes, as long as such decisions are something that is possible and does not contradict what that person has the potential of doing. (If its a choice that the person may find themselves doing if the situation is right, but never something the person has no chance of ever doing on their own aka she cannot coerce a compassionate person to eat their favorite pet, or a loving mother to kill her child etc The seed must already be there).

Esyllt Teardhrin: Posted once, good character interaction and showing her own personality and her friendship with a novice. Due to your affinity with the Green ajah and your reputation for being well behaved and adherent to the rules, you have been granted permission to speak to Warder Apprentices so long as their studies are not interfered with and there is a full Aes Sedai present and watching.

Now, the Novices may step forward.

Elya Daneiri: Posted twice, gave Nayia's char an opening to be involved with the other player characters, involved more characters and helped create an interesting twist, keeping things interesting with her attitude. Due to the amount of time doing mundane chores, Elya had a lot of time to think about how she got caught, and in doing so has perfected the Improved Whisper Weave, making the weaves tighter and therefore less noticeable, but it is not invisible as an inverted weave would be. The side effect is it makes her voice sound higher, as though breathing helium, due to the tightening and shrinking of the threads. She also has discovered a very interesting weave which can be tied off, but wears off in a few hours, Gleam. With this she can make any flat, non-living surface reflect light better, making it shine as though it had been waxed, and can even use the ambient light to make said surface glow, but this reduces the lasting time signifigantly. It can be detected as a weave if one thought to check but its wonderful for buying time.

Ren Da'shain {{If anyone wants to do her since shes my character please do, I want to keep it fair XD}}

Saril Posted twice, gave a very interesting entrance to the tower which spawned a good amount of interaction, introed personality and history well. Being homesick away from the ocean, Saril learns a simple weave called Ocean of Air. This weave is specifically designed to simply reproduce a familiar sound to the weaver, in this case the sound of the ocean lapping against a ship. The sound must be one the weaver knows well, and it can be maintained as long as the weavers concentration lasts, or a half hour tied off. With her newfound limitations, being away from the ocean which she grew up with, she has learned to use the moisture from the air to aid in her water-weaving. Note: can only be used in a damp environment or outside with a good amount of cloud cover.

The Apprentice Warders step forward.

Tahl'Atri: No new posts. Post again within this coming week to avoid NPC status next Sat.

Vitch Nyora: Posted twice, involved multiple characters and an npc, created opening for possible novice/apprentice friendship, used comedy well. With the desire to take a break from fighting, Vitch has gained a keen observance for things he can use to distract his opponent, taking the opportunity to change his position while they are unaware, thereby mastering the form The Firefly Dances at Night (although not using it as it was designed in this instance xD). As punishment for wandering away from the training field, Vitch also must serve time with Wynth during one of her novice classes, and therefore is allowed/forced to (however you choose to see it XD) be present in her novice class for a max of two consecutive posts.

Reens Aden: Posted twice, introed his character well, nice battle scene and involved a character and an npc, tagging a roleplayer twice. After sneaking across the courtyard to hide and watch Vitch and Ren, Reens realises he has a talent for The Leopard in High Grass, To be used when surrounded by opponents, both hands are on the sword's hilt, and one's steps are slow and measured. The eyes should be constantly moving amongst your opponents to watch for the first threat. One's movements should be in relaxed but ready anticipation, as if stalking prey and looking for the first opening to pounce. (source, grey-tower.net). Learning from his mistake in getting surprised by Eldar, Reens works out a form he would never dare to try out on his teacher, but would be useful in battle. Lightning Strikes the Treeroots is a move perfect if surprised from behind, a quick turn around to one knee, simultaneously blocking upward with your sword any strike that may be coming, then slashing across to hamstring the attackers legs.

And finally, even a Aes Sedai must step forward.

Antara Chimera: No new posts. Post again within this coming week to avoid NPC status next Saturday.

Thats all for this week, if you have any questions just ask.

Welcome again to the new people and remember, recruiting new members to the RPG will give you a bonus to the number or strength of your new powers! To receive this benefit, new recruits must have posted twice following signing up, otherwise recruiters will need to wait until their recruits do so before receiving their reward. New recruits may receive powers starting the week they sign up provided they have posted at least once in the rpg.

The Amyrlin Seat will return next week! Until then, happy posting!

[Crystal Tears]

I got Ren's spell again. I thought you would've included it as I told you on MSN.

Wooden Shield: Ren can summon a wooden shield, it can deflect or block minor offensive spells. Stronger spells can easily overcome it.

Originally I had it as an actual shield, but you mentioned something online about it being not-so-physical? You can expand on it, I don't remember exactly what you said. Alas it's not very strong, but it can deflect that stray fireball on occasion! XD

And tehehe for Lesser Coercion >w> (I feel as if I'm playing Dragon Age again XD)

[ChobiChibi]

Yes, Lesser Coercion... I wonder what you'll be using that for? XD

[Nayia Waterflower aka starmie44]

haha, there's so many interesting things you can do with Lesser Coercion. Definately something that will make the RP more fun. ;P

[Nayia Waterflower aka starmie44]

Blah, I just thought of something. Was Wynth allowed to speak with Sil to get him to follow Saril and herself? You know, with the know talking to the warder rule. Or is there an acception at that time since she is teaching Saril?

[Crystal Tears]

I assumed there was an exception as long as she's teaching. As, she would have a difficult time teaching without a some sort of male figure around anyway. If she were just to mosey on up to one and chat away, that could definitely cause some problems (not that Wynth of all people would do that, with the hating of men and all), but with teaching the new novice I didn't think there would be a problem.

Asi read my post before I posted it (I was afraid of getting something wrong, actually I think it was because I included Sil I was worried) and she didn't comment on it.

I really need her to overcome that block. XD Then all the men can go back to training and she can be happy with absolutely none around her.

Tehehe, I'm going to have a lot of fun with that spell of mine. >w>

[Outlaw JT]

Point of interest, I was doing some reading and remembered/confirmed that pretty much with the exception of the rare instance of the Amyrlin herself declaring a punishment all punishments in the tower go through the Mistress of Novices. In other words, for future reference when a girl gets in trouble she'd be sent to the Mistress of Novices to receive her punishment rather than being issued it by whomever caught them (though Aes Sedai can issue commands to novices/accepted and require them to take private tutoring with them).

[Nayia Waterflower aka starmie44]

kk, just checking since when I was rereading it and was kind of like 'wait a minute...', then getting myself all confused. >.< Wynth needs man to weave, must remember. lol, poor Wynth. ^.^

[Asilynne]

Wynth De Luun

“So, now you owe me. Bad thing that is. Mistress asked me to have a couple of ya wash the floors of all the non-restricted sections of the tower. You can all thank Elya, she'll volunteered to do it all by herself.”

She had already said in her post the punishment came straight from the Mistress of novices, and she was within her right to pick someone for it. As for the windows and the threat of the garden weeding, Elya, assuming she knew this tower rule (which she may, being miscevious and trying to find loopholes and all that) could choose to not do that part of it and not suffer any penalty. But the floors had already come from the Mistress through Wynth.

However we dont need to be so uptight anyway, Im not going for canon, as long as things dont go totally ridiculously out of control.

[Weasel Overlord]

Hay Asi, I'd like to sign up! My form is half done already - Saldaean Warder wearing plate mail, if that's alright? I'll be online tomorrow to finish it, and probably post tomorrow too.

EDIT: Siesie recruited me, hehe.

[Asilynne]

YAY!!!! Good to have you ;D Thats fine, do you want to be a full warder or a warder apprentice? The two are a bit different because of what rewards you will get for posting and such, an apprentice will learn forms and get punishments/favors while a full warder will most likely get information and orders from his aes sedai, which you can make up a sheet for or I could assign you one ^-^ Either way is up to you, and as an apprentice you can be any age so you can be a man with battle exp and plate mail, its fine. Welcome!! ^v^

[Weasel Overlord]

Name: Aethar Rendhrian Kallessan
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Rank: Apprentice Warder
Appearance: Aethar has a very obvious nose – it slopes down his face and gives him an almost noble cast to his features, if you're being kind. If not, you might say that it somewhat resembles the horses for which his people are famous for, but you would be wise not to say that within his hearing. His hair is long and black, it reaches to somewhere down the middle of his back, and it's perfectly straight, not that you'd know, because he keeps it tied back neatly in a long tail tied with leather. He shuns the typical moustache of other Saldaean soldiers, but he is rather haphazard with his shaving, so more often than not he will have stubble everywhere.
His eyes are grey, almond-shaped and they tilt upwards at the corners. They are crinkled almost permanently as Aethar is easy with his smile, which reaches all the way to his eyes.
He's about 6' tall, give or take two inches, and he wears sturdy brown boots that come halfway up his calves. His trousers are linen and grey, as is his tunic, and they're trimmed with the pale green of his coat of arms. Over the top, he wears light plate armour of tempered steel (if this is alright, Asi) tinted green and polished til it shines. Basically, this is full plate mail (greaves over his boots, ring-mail, cuirass, cuisses, vambraces and helmet). When wearing it, he is as dexterous as when he's not, and he can vault into the saddle with surprising grace and ease. He takes extremely good care of his armour, and is careful to get even the smallest dent hammered out quickly.
Over the top of his armour he wears a green-grey cloak in hardy material. It is buckled to each shoulder with a pair of sturdy black emblems depicting his family's rearing horse, each with a single tiny emerald for an eye.
He carries a kite shield emblazoned with his coat of arms; a rearing horse in green on a charcoal grey field, and he is expertly trained with the serpentine swords of the Saldaean cavalry, as well as the shortbow, with which he can take out a target at thirty metres while mounted. The bow isn't his preferred weapon, though – he favours the sword over all, including the small knife that he carries sheathed on his right, above the sheath of his serpent sword.
Aethar is left-handed; he wears his shield on the right arm and wields his sword with the left.
Personality: Aethar is quick to smile, quick to laugh and even quicker to temper. He is a man of deep passions, and you are as likely to hear his booming, infectious laugh as you are his even louder shout. He is outspoken to a fault, constantly dancing on the edge of propriety and politeness, but he is never rude and he will never insult a lady.
He is at home in barracks and has the handy ability to endear himself to most men. He can also hold his drink like a champion, and has won many a bet as a result. Aethar will not brook what he calls 'political nonsense' and stoutly does not get involved in those affairs.
He loves horses fiercely, and is never more at home than when he is in the saddle. When Aethar talks to his horses, his voice drops to a soothing, melodious coo as he adopts the special language of the Saldeaen horselords. He can gentle many a wild steed with this voice, and where it is less than effective, he employs his hands and his dexterous fingers in combination to great effect.
Unlike many men his age, Aethar is not prone to visiting brothels. In fact, he has not known a woman for some nine years now, and it has been said that he has forgotten how. Aethar will not divulge the reason for his celibacy, nor will he say whether it is self-enforced or due to some other ailment. If he is pressed on the subject, he will first try to turn the topic to lighter things, and if this does not work, his temper will flare and whoever thought it wise to test him will quickly realise that this was a bad idea.
History: Aethar was brought up in the typical fashion of Saldaea – as close to horses as to his family. He was near born in the saddle, and he's been riding since he was old enough to hold himself upright. Aethar always had a fascination with weaponry, and it took a fine procession of warriors to turn his mind to what he saw himself doing. He was seven when, filled with the glories of war and a fine bloodlust that he decided to become a Warder. He trained without much to note, determinedly improving his skills with the serpentine sword until he felt his skills were good enough for the White Tower. However, he holds himself to quite a high standard, and as such it was a very long time before he felt he was good enough to pass the feared test to become Apprentice. The reality of this test, however, was rather laughable. Aethar was twenty-seven when he approached the Tower, and he bested the Warder he was set against with ease. He has been at the Tower for five years, but as of yet he will not Bond with anyone for, once again, he does not hold himself to be good enough.
More recently, he had to take Dhriedh (his horse) to be reshod, which is the reason he has been away from the Tower for two days. His return will be his entrance into the RPG.
Relationships: His relationship with his horse, Dhriedh, is the most important one to Aethar. Dhriedh is similar in appearance to the Arabian horse that we know – he is a spirited chestnut stallion with silver-grey mane and tail. He has the intelligence of a good warhorse and the strength of a heavy breed that makes his hooves deadly in battle. When Aethar rides Dhriedh into battle he is fully-clad in his plate-mail and so a saddle is essential, but any other time he rides bareback.
Other: His serpent sword is of waved steel. It technically counts as a longsword for the length, and is edged on both sides. The hilt is something between the basket of a rapier and a crosshilt, with a handguard of woven metal and a half-crosshilt on the right side. The right edge of the blade is green-tinted, like Aethar's plate, and light hits the metal strangely, which is probably intentional.
He will always keep his steel sheathed unless he means to shed blood, as is the Saldaean way, and he has a terrible habit of rasping at his stubble with his thumbnail.
A note on pronunciation: the 'dh' is sounded as a softer 'th', as in 'thin', but with less emphasis. As the 'dh' is sounded in Sindarin Elvish.


EDIT: I forgot! Anyone who wants to you know, relationship it up with Aethar, please to be being my guest. Only no romance, plx. <3

[Asilynne]

Looks good! But one thing, you wouldnt have that cloak until after youve been bonded, it was woven using the Power and only those who have been bonded to an Aes Sedai are allowed to own one. Yours can be a normal gray/green cloak for now though, and you can always get one during the course of the rpg. Otherwise plate is perfectly fine ^-^ every warder apprentice comes with their own weapons and armor (if they own any) and if not they are provided with a sword and light leather armor. I added you to the list! ^-^

[Weasel Overlord]

Durrr. You see, I knew that and then I forgot to change it when I changed him from full Warder to Apprentice. *goes to edit*

[Mystic_clown]

Posting on behalf of Asi.

Due to matters such as work and the like, Asi has been running ragged this week and as a result, will be late with the grading and the rewards. Please wait patiently, as she is now taking a long, well deserved rest.

[ChobiChibi]

Get lots of rest, Asi <3

I can't believe no one's posted since I've been gone! Alas, I am back now, let the posting rampages begin XD

[Nayia Waterflower aka starmie44]

I'm just started a new job after not working for three months so I'm tiring to ajust myself to working in the daytime again and etc, so I'm slow at posting right now.

[Crystal Tears]

Ohh new job, congratsness. :3

I am wondering if I should do a post for Bredan and tag Kirst, to try and get her into the game. Unless someone else wants to do it? (Hell I could tag her with Wynth...)

[Crazy Elf Boy]

I have been busy with assignments, so haven't had much time to post.

[Asilynne]

Ok my week of hell is hopefully over, Ill try to get a post up tonight, thanks for bearing with me >.<

Also a notice to say I will be moving June 21st so for a while my net until July 1st will be scarce due to all the fun little moving and switching utilities bullshit! lol

[Plantae]

Hey, some of you here may remember me. It's been a while. Suffice to say I left Pokemasters a few years ago, returned by instinct, and was enticed by this particular RPG. As a result, I've crafted a character to join the ranks of the White Tower.

Name: Godia. She has a given surname, but she seems to harbor some fear of using it, so to most tower inhabitants, she is "just Godia."
Age: She believes she has seen twenty winters or more, but she does not seem to celebrate her birthdays, so her exact age is unknown.
Gender: Female.
Rank: Novice. Some say she has the talents of an Accepted, while others disregard her as someone not cut-out to be saidar. It is possible she allows others to underestimate her and some have observed that she attaches a certain fear to calling on the One Power.

Appearance: Godia is a woman of no real attractiveness. Her complexion is a ruddy sienna hue, which could be the mark of her ancestry or simply the effect of long hours in the sun. Her face is hard-set, with beady brown, almost black, eyes, and stout, taut features; her wide chin, broad, wrinkled brow, and narrow lips sometimes make it difficult for others to determine her gender. Her hair is a pale, almost soiled color, straw-like, falling to her midback; it is half-braided and stringy, as she has a habit of carefully weaving it into complex patterns only to undo them. She has wide shoulders, an ample bosom, and a somewhat stocky build, heavy, and around five and a half feet tall. To the unkind, she has been called both a "bull" and a "toad."

Much like the other women, Godia wears "gowns" or "robes" of a sort, though they are unflattering to her figure. Because of her habits and her lengthy tenure at the White Tower (and subject to Asilynne's approval), she has been allowed a certain amount of leeway from her novice white. She has no preference for color and decoration, though she most often chooses muted grays or dark hues that easily conceal stains, such as navy blue or deep violet. Instead of dresses, these gowns have more of the appearance of a shift or a very long blouse. She does not afford these garments any adornments, and rather than the comfortable shoes of most of the Power, she prefers leather boots. Her only excess is a small ivory brooch, missing its gemstone and yellowed with age. In the socket, a small inscription is carved which has faded with age, though one of the five words is "mercy."

Contrary to what Godia's manners and features would suggest, her garments are always, always, tidy and exceedingly clean; Godia quickly disposes of clothes which she cannot wash, and treats stains as an alarming and immediate emergency. She avoids eating certain foods, drinking certain beverages, and engaging in certain activities just to prevent her robes from being soiled. Ironically, because they are so clean, her clothes are often also quite worn from the act of washing itself, and the darker colors she wears are almost always somewhat faded.

Personality: Godia is a woman of quiet solitude, who seems at once angry and cowardly, and who avoids her peers as much as she can; often other novices, seeing her age and assuming it to indicate experience, come to her for advice or encouragement, but she turns most of them away with a few rough words. It is not that she is rude, merely that she does not understand how to politely decline. She does not believe herself to deserve this kind of attention. To those that know her, Godia is a brooding presence, one that never goes completely unnoticed; there is something about her appearance that irritates even the most compassionate onlookers, and often even the kindest individuals revile her, though they never know the exact reason themselves. Whatever it is it seems to be something besides her ugliness, her lack of social graces, and her unflattering habits, some unidentifiable wrongness that surrounds her. In her experience, it often takes little more than her mere presence near the more impatient of the Aes Sedai to lead to her punishment.

To the inhabitants of the White Tower, Godia is a woman that can never stand just right, walk just right, talk just right, or act just right. Her manner is always just somewhat off-kilter, and she often says things to her peers that others would dare not. These observations are not intended to offend in the way that they so often do; she just does not know better. At times she displays a piercing insight, and as a result has often been punished for "talking back" when this was never her intention.

To the few that get to know her, Godia is a gentle soul and surprisingly intelligent; though she may not know what to say, or when to say it, she is a great listener and a steadfast friend, reliable, and always available. She is a person without prejudice and thus comforting to others who find themselves surrounded by adversity. She is not necessarily kind, but almost always, she makes small gifts of things she makes or finds, believing always that she is not allowed to keep them. Though many have tried in the past to refuse, they have found that doing so makes Godia extremely uncomfortable, and she would rather break a piece of jewelry or tear fine silks than keep them to herself.

Around authority, Godia acts in a completely different manner. She engages in making herself as small as possible, obeys all orders without question, and apologizes profusely for her failures. Some cruel or just accidentally vindictive Accepted can use this to their advantage, as to her, even their rank is sufficient to receive her complete subservience. Many have found Godia to go to great lengths to please her superiors, and if her elders are not careful, they often end up sending her to do backbreaking labor, as she obeys all commands to the letter, even if the one who gave them did not intend them to be so harsh.

Though all of these traits may make Godia seem like a bundle of nerves, when she is away from her fears and her obsessive tendencies are let alone (see "Other"), she is often quite relaxed and even lazy, spending countless hours doing little more than staring into space until someone expects something of her. Some individuals refer to her as being "pigeon-brained" for this very reason.

History: Most of what is known of Godia is based more in rumor than actual fact. It is said that the Aes Sedai are aware of more exact circumstances regarding her past, but because she does not willingly share these with her peers, much is left to speculation and doubt. Among these rumors, there are a few things that are certain. First, her life has been traumatic and hard on her. Second, she is much older than most novices, and has been a novice for longer than most on record. Third, she definitely has some history with Mistress Mirajane and two other Aes Sedai, the Red Ajah Tielanthi and the Instructor Amanesne. Becomes Amanesne spends such an inordinate time teaching "special cases," some have come to regard her as Godia's personal mentor (NPC blocks to come later). Beyond this, her exact history with these three sisters is unknown.

To date, three stories exist about her past. The most widely believed version is that Godia was born and raised in Altara, orphaned after her widowed father was killed in a duel and made to act as a maid in several noble houses. Most who know her suspect that she may have been abused and even cruelly punished during her time as an indentured servant, and that this may have something to do with her behavior. However, it is also said that these punishments were warranted as a result of her obstinate stupidity. For whatever reason, she initially went unnoticed by the Aes Sedai, but was later discovered by a one of the gray Kath, perhaps even Mistress Mirajane, while living in the capital of Ebou Dar. She was supposedly pried from her master for a handful of silvers and then taken directly to the tower, which she knew little of prior. She seems to have no motivation for attending the Tower, but if it was not her own choice, then she does not show this. In fact, she seems curiously attached to its grounds, and whittles away most of her time walking through the ample courtyard. Anyone hearing this story will note a few inconsistencies. First, Godia seem herself to know little of Altaran culture; second, her skin seems oddly dark for someone from Ebou Dar.

A second tale tells that she is a cripple of the Shienar, relegated to a lower caste because of her inability to participate in war. Her mother and father were lost to the blight and she was raised by her cruel uncle, a man renowned among the Shienar as a daring but bloodthirsty warrior. He treated her poorly and thus led her to mistrust others. The White Tower discovered her at a somewhat younger age in this version and her uncle gladly gave her up.

The last version states that Godia is in fact one of the Tairens, this based largely on her skin tone and eye color, her amusement of throwing stones into water, and her love of fresh fish. She was supposedly raised as the daughter of a fisherman living in the slums, with innumerable brothers and sisters. She was saved from this life of poverty and monotony by one of the Aes Sedai, even if her command over the Power could be regarded as somewhat weak. However, this fails to explain her aversion to dirt, which seems odd for someone raised in such muddy streets.

It is possible that one of these stories is true, or that none of them are, and in fact her real history may be some combination of all three. However, only the Aes Sedai are said to know for sure. This alone makes some wonder if her real past is a much darker story indeed.

Potential Ajah: Unknown. Godia does not seem to believe she will ever become a full-fledged Aes Sedai (and she isn't the only one), regardless of what her instructors may wish for her, and is in fact afraid of this reality. Furthermore, her "talents," or lack thereof, do not seem to align with any of the available choices.

Relationships: Most individuals within the White Tower ignore her, especially the men, but a few of the sisters know her by name. Godia avoids Mirajane at all costs, as for some reason, she is always able to stretch the Mistress of Novices to the full limit of her patience and has been punished numerous times for things others would view as inconsequential. Oftentimes, these punishments are cruel or unusual, as Godia seems to enjoy, or at least is very comfortable with, the cleaning tasks of most novices. In fact, some use this to their advantage by getting her to do theirs. Other full sisters have heard Mirajane profess that there is "something about that girl" with a very negative connotation.

Instructor Amanesne (to be posted soon) is often regarded by other full sisters as Godia's personal tutor, as she spends an inordinate amount of time trying to get her to grasp her lessons. Perhaps this is due to some personal failure on her part, as her interactions with the older novice are a mixture of patient kindness and silent exasperation. Sometimes she snaps at Godia, but not in any comical sense, as in these times she seems serious, cold, and even threatening towards her charge. Amanesne has taken some heat from other Aes Sedai for her tireless support of Godia, despite her failings as a novice, and this may have something to do with her fleeting emotions.

The Red Ajah Tielanthi (also to be added) is an inconstant presence in the White Tower at best, as is expected with her duties. Tielanthi is normally a woman of some personal presence and though she speaks few words, she is noticed when she enters a room. She seems to regard Godia with a distant but critical eye and on occasion, has been speaking to her in near-whisper. Once or twice, the woman has even given Godia gifts from her travels. No one would dare give Tielanthi any lip about this relationship, if it could even be called that, though there is some talk as to what it all might mean.

Other: Godia is deathly afraid of small spaces and equally so of horses. These are not in the way of some other irrational phobias, as even the threat of these things is enough to send her into hysterics and blubbering tears. Once a few years ago, she was taunted by an Apprentice Warder wearing a horse-hair helmet, and accidentally broke her ankle when she decided to plunge over the side of a banister rather than stand in such close proximity to her fear.

Godia is also obsessed with personal hygiene and will go so far as to incite fights with those that try to prevent her from carrying out her little rituals. She is not a warrior, but she throws her bulky frame around quite carelessly, and has injured several of the younger novices in the past. This obsessive urge does not extend beyond her own personal possessions and she never comments on the cleanliness of others, or of the things around her. She is particularly fixated on keeping her face scrubbed clean, so to others it often looks red and raw. The source of this obsession does not appear to have anything to do with vanity or fear of disease and is definitely intensified when she is in the presence of her superiors, though this may just be her general nervousness around them.

Because Godia lives in a separate area of the White Tower, away from the Novice quarters, and does not wear the customary white, others of her rank have occasionally mistaken her for Accepted (again, subject to Asilynne's approval).

I have plans to post in the very near future once this is approved, probably within a day or two. But I would like to post two NPC characters, Instructor Amanesne and the Red Ajah Tielanthi, first. Also, please tell me if this color is hard for anyone to read; I just figured this topic of lovely pastel colors needed an injection of brown.

[Asilynne]

Nice profile Plantae! Im very intrigued and curious about this char, its of course approved ;D
And since the aes sedai may look at her as someone who will never even achieve accepted, yet with nowhere for her to go should they put her out of the tower, they may give her the clothing leeway, if only to let them save face in front of any visitors who may wonder at the strange novice. You can post the npcs and begin posting anytime (I should have said this earlier x.x!)

Barring any craziness preventing me from doing so Ill be grading tomorrow ^.^

[Asilynne]

She comes, she comes...
The Watcher of the Seals. The Flame of Tar Valon.
The Amyrlin Seat...

Its time to distribute Weaves and Forms! What weave/form and how powerful it is will depend on many factors, how often you posted, the character development/interaction in your posts, and plot value to name a few. You can also consider this a roll call, post here in any manner you wish so I know you have seen your new power. Any powers you receive every week can be used in your posts, and you may find some will come in handy as the plot develops!

But before we get to the rewards the Amyrlin Seat has decided the following characters are now npcs:

Tahl'Atri (Outlaw JT)
Antara Chimera (Dominus)

You guys can reclaim your characters by posting as them, otherwise anyone is free to post as these characters if you want.

The Amyrlin Seat also wishes a welcome to the new players:

Aethar Rendhrian Kallessan
(Weasel Overlord)
Godia (Plantae)

Welcome to the White Tower and may you find what you seek!

Now to the fun stuff. First the Accepted will step forward.

Wynth de Luun: Posted twice, taught a class creatively once again, included many player characters in her post and had character interaction with a new player character. While on your day pass a small child mistakes you for an Aes Sedai and gives you a Medallion on a leather string. You suspect that it may have magical properties, and you may roleplay this scene however you wish. You may also try to assess the item as you wish, in which case how you go about it will decide if you are successful ;D (Details to come at the end of this post). You also (by the end of the current RPG day) will have learned and mastered 10 of the weaves for the Test for the Shawl from a Red sister who favors you. This test is the test accepted must take to become Aes Sedai. There are 100 weaves in all. These Weaves are largely useless in practical use, but are necissary to pass the test, and one must be able to do each weave flawlessly one after another during all manner or pain or distractions in order to pass.

Esyllt Teardhrin: Posted once, Included NPCs in post, left it open for any warders to interact with her. Li'Lendra-Sedai begins to instruct you in the first 5 weaves of the 100 Weave Test for the Shawl, priming you for the test and your inevitable ascension to the Green Ajah. Keep posting to earn more weaves for this test and see Wynth's grade for details!

Now, the Novices may step forward.

Elya Daneiri: No New Posts. Post before next grading to avoid becoming an NPC.

Ren Da'shain {{If anyone wants to do her since shes my character please do, I want to keep it fair XD}}

Saril Posted once, very good character interaction and development of her personality and desires to escape and yet to excel. You begin to notice Ren's hesitation to being at the tower is stronger, and you have caught Talia Arien watching you closely and following you at times. You have also learned the Conversation Ward which puts up a shield of the One Power around you and who you are talking to to prevent eavesdropping, whether mundanely listening in or with the Power, out of the desire to keep your plans from becoming widely heard.

The Apprentice Warders step forward.

Vitch Nyora: Posted once, included many other player characters, introed a reoccuring joke for his character. After hearing of his 'deeds' in class, the story has gone round the Apprentices quarters that Vitch is a ladies man (lover not a fighter) and he has also earned the title of Desk Killer by his peers. Vitch has also learned Improv, which allows him to use anything in his surroundings as a weapon in a pinch, but only if he has been disarmed and is desperate.

Reens Aden: No new posts, post before next grading to avoid becoming an NPC.

Aethar Rendhrian Kallessan: Posted once, good intro post, showed characters personality and affection/devotion to his mount, told well why the character is newly arriving and left it open for interaction. After reporting to a full warder that you have returned, you are given leeway to accompany Wynth on her day pass if you so wish (and if she will let you XD). You also have a tight Bond with your mount, it following your commands instantly as a true war horse would. (Since it was just an intro post I cant give you much in the way of powers this time around that would make sense at this time, keep posting and next grading I should have something more for you ^-^)



Thats all for this week, if you have any questions just ask.

Welcome again to the new people and remember, recruiting new members to the RPG will give you a bonus to the number or strength of your new powers! To receive this benefit, new recruits must have posted twice following signing up, otherwise recruiters will need to wait until their recruits do so before receiving their reward. New recruits may receive powers starting the week they sign up provided they have posted at least once in the rpg.

For the 100 Weaves: The way these work is, regular posting wins you a chance to learn some of these weaves at random, and an rp post with you training or attending an Aes Sedai class, or a private tutor with an Aes Sedai of your potential Ajah will guaruntee you will earn weaves for the test. Once you reach 100 weaves mastered, you may be eligible to take the Test for the Shawl, providing all criteria are met (tba when someone gets close). More details about the test will come later (once I ask a few questions to see what Im able to do ;D)

For Assessing Magical Items: You may come across magical items during your roleplaying. If you know the item is magical (you will only KNOW it is if it is a grading reward) then you will post here roleplaying what you want to do to assess this item. This may include touching it with a thread of one of the five flows, Delving it, or researching any symbols that may be on it in the Tower Library. You may also ask a sister, however, this may result in you losing the item as Aes Sedai have a tendancy to want to keep any they find away from novice and accepted hands. So if you go that route youd probably have to be sly and sneaky to get info without giving any (in essence, being just like an Aes Sedai XD). I will post a roleplay back to you in this topic giving you the result of your actions and any info or choice of what to do next (if applicable). Keep in mind anything you try may burn you out (prevent you from using the power) for a week, or longer; kill you, or even detroy that which you are trying to assess so be careful. Once the assessment in this topic is over, you may post in the actual rpg your roleplay of what happened and what youve learned, along with what you plan to do about it. Havent gotten an item as a reward yet? If you want to find one, roleplay you finding something, make sure it makes sense and isnt just out of thin air, and based on the quality of your roleplay and your assessments, I will decide what you have found, so this is the only other way to receive a magical item. Good luck and keep your eyes open!

The Amyrlin Seat will return next week! Until then, happy posting!

[Plantae]

Yet another half-mad character. This wasn't exactly where I thought I was going with Tielanthi, but she'll do as an NPC. One more today, and a post by tomorrow, probably from all three perspectives.

Name: Tielanthi Alaka.
Age: Somewhere in her late thirties.
Gender: Female.
Rank: Aes Sedai
Appearance: As an Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah, Tielanthi has a reputation for being an intimidating figure, and her appearance lends some credence to this theory. It is widely spoken, that with her broad shoulders, leanly muscled build, and tall stature, standing nearly six feet tall and weighing over two hundred pounds, that Tielanthi would have made a better Warder than an Aes Sedai, had she been male. Her complexion, a russet tan, and her wild eyes, silver with a golden ring at the center, only serve to confirm this idea. Many are so distracted by her goliath form that they fail to notice one incongruous feature: Tielanthi is in fact quite beautiful, though not of the practiced, wispy, willowy kind so common to urban women. Her hair is untamed, a silky, but tassled mess of soot black waves, and she has a countenance that would be more easily describe as handsome, broad and shapely, but not in a masculine way. Her beauty is of rugged wilderness, of a mustang that dares anyone attempt to tame it, of the thunderstorm and the grassy plain.

Though she may dress in formal scarlet robes within the tower, their edges embroided and silver and their sleeves and bodice made of scattered frills, Tielanthi generally wears the clothing of men as a matter of pure practicality. Contrary to popular belief, it is not her preferred dress, but merely the most convenient wardrobe to don whilst traveling cross-country on horseback for months at a time. It is the stark masculinity of her dress that often disgusts other Aes Sedai, as her mahogany brown, leather trousers, crimson and white tunic, broad, hard-toed boots, and dark brown belt bristling with utility pouches and knives, could not be called even passingly feminine. Neither is the curved scimitar that hangs from it, its hilt made of ebony and its blade forged in twisted watered steel, a gift from a foreign ruler after her capture of a particularly troublesome male channeler. The only jewelry she wears is a single, weathered ivory bracelet, unetched and unadorned.

Personality: Tielanthi is regarded by many as an enigmatic figure and many incorrect pronouncements have been made about her demeanor. As a favored Aes Sedai, she has been called "arrogant" and "haughty," as a mysterious, unorthodox wanderer she has been called "brash" and "foolish," and as a woman with a shaded and sometimes unclear past, a "monster," "a coward," and a "pitiful wretch."

Of her true character, all of these things are true, and none of them are. Tielanthi is a woman of essential contradictions, of hot anger and serene wisdom, of motherly tenderness and fatherly impatience, of glowering elation and listless tragedy. She is as unpredictable as the sea, with capricious, swinging moods, and a way of communicating more by movement than by sound. Her eyes flash at indignity, and boil in her rages; her frame trembles with happiness in a rainstorm and her features curl in curiosity. She is wide-eyed and narrow-minded, with the stubbornness of a mule and the sudden mutability of a river.

Consistently, Tielanthi could only be called cold; she treats others with frank indifference and only seems to court suggestions that come from on high. She is unbending and unbreakable, uninterested, and unfathomable. She speaks little of herself and does not tolerate others to speak at length; though she maintains a mask of civility, it is only for the benefit of convenience, and she dismisses it in an instant if the occassion suits her. But despite these manners of speech, kindness infiltrates her actions, and while her close-lipped frown suggests her anger, her hands work at helping where they can. She is unique in her treatment of novices, who she dismisses gently, and almost piteously, as if their very situation was one, to her, that deserves great sympathy. She will go out of the way to do some small favor, but will refuse to take credit if asked, and the benefactor will often find themselves angered by her refusal of any "thank you," as their graciousness is to Tielanthi what a fly is to an animal baking in the sun. She does her duty. She continues on.

History: Little is known of Tielanthi in the days before her apprenticeship in the White Tower. It is believed that she was raised among the Shienar, as it was from them that she was eventually plucked by the Aes Sedai. Some say that she was once destined to be a warrior and a rare female chieftain, but that the machinations of a rival and her own early mastery of the One Power ended this future glory. Some say she resents the Aes Sedai for this, or for another reason, but by all accounts she was brought to the White Tower only after a long struggle and numerous attempts at escape; some of the older Warders recall with embarrassment the defeat of several escorts at her hands.

As she was with many things, including horseback riding and swordsmanship, Tielanthi was a natural at weaving. She quickly surpassed her peers. Her quick completion of the Test of the Shawl was by no means a prodigal feat, but it was enough to attract her some attention.

Of course, so was her unruly behavior. As could be expected from a woman of her origins, she was better friends with the apprentice warders than with her own lot and she spent time that she should have been preparing for her duties in sparring matches with the men. As the years wore on and her mastery of the One Power grew, her swordsmanship suffered, and though she was never quite as good as most of the men, she still maintained the usefulness of a weapon over the One Power in a pinch.

In her youth, Tielanthi was as free as the skies and the wind, an optimist, and a model Aes Sedai of her Ajah. But as the reality of her position began to set in, her outlook quickly changed. She began to entertain opinions of extremism, and rather than make her devotion to her duty even stronger, some of her first experiences with "gentling" male channelers led her to question her own faith, wondering at the corruption of an entire gender, seemingly for nothing, and at her own capacity to do as she was told. These years of her young adulthood were the true formative years, when missions after mission saw her wear and almost snap under the weight of so many wicked necessities. For a few dark years, the only color that Tielanthi could see was blood.

After one particularly strenuous task, Tielanthi returned to the Tower in the throes of the storm of the century and under flickering lantern light, spoke with the Amyrlin Seat. A carriage waited in the darkness as the Red Ajah gestured with blood-tinged hands and tear-filled eyes. It was decided that for a time, she would be on leave; when she returned, she was herself, but not herself. A woman again with purpose, but with new doubts; a quieter, kinder soul, her brown furrowed as she watched over the instruction of novices and accepted, her gaze flitting across their faces, unmarred by the horrors of secret war. No one knew the reason, or what happened that fateful day. And time went on, and nothing seemed to change.

Relationships: Tielanthi treats all her peers with a measure of disdain and seeks to distance herself as much as possible from them. However, her glowering presence seems to have the greatest effect on Mistress Mirajane, who often goes out of the way to avoid the Red Ajah when she occasionally returns to the White Tower. Tielanthi is kindest to the youngest novices, and to Godia, who some believe she has a special connection to, though the exact reason for this is uncertain.
Ajah: Red
Other: Tielanthi has few quirks or habits, except to twirl her hair between her fingers every now and again and to finger her bracelet, as if seeking comfort from its smooth surface, etched not in reality, but in memory.

[Asilynne]

Thats such a great npc ;D! Ill add her to the list and I look forward to the next one, and to the post!


Im moving tomorrow so I wont be around tpm much tomorrow, if at all. But my internet will be at my new place come the 27th, and I will be able to check tpm thursday night before my ebinar for class starts.

[Samchu]

New and approved! ^___^

Name: Arren Leifon
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Rank: Apprentice Warder

Appearance: Arren stands at about 5’7. Despite his years as a blacksmith, he seems unable to develop much muscle and is more on the scrawny side of physique. He has a little muscle in his upper arms and legs but that’s all. He has the typical blonde hair and blue eyes of a Caemlynian and wears his hair as a sort of short, untidy mess on his head. It’s quite thick and, as he has been told several times, “so fluffy!” He has a roundish face and a strong jawline, and yet has a twinge of femininity in his features.
He prefers loose clothing to tight fitting ones but doesn’t wear any clothes that require any extra items to keep up (i.e. belts). He’s doesn’t like exposing too much of his skin so he never wears shorts. He does, however, favour sleeveless tops, apparently not minding if his arms are revealed. He is never caught bare-chested and insists on changing in private simply stating that he ‘feels awkward’ about people looking at his body.


Personality: Arren is a really friendly guy. He gets on well with both men and women and doesn’t have some of the nerves that guys his age might around them. He’s good at returning any flirting he receives (and he’s had a fair bit of practice) but he tends to back off if he feels a girl is getting too close to him – not just physically but emotionally as well. He’s reputed for being impossible to get (as opposed to just ‘hard’) and seems to have a ridiculously high level of self-control. However, the sight of too much exposed flesh makes him falter and he often makes excuses to escape. He’s been very popular with the ladies since he was about sixteen and tends to attract their attention without trying – something he’s never been able to understand.
He’s very determined, and not just on the battlefield. If there’s something he wants he’ll do whatever he has to to get it, even if that might mean he has to stretch a few rules to get there. He’s a fast thinker and tends to come up with ideas really quickly, making him dangerous and unpredictable in a combat situation. However, his ideas don’t always match up to reality and if he messes up he tends to mess up very badly. But he will always admit he was wrong and learn from his mistake. His determination is also one of his greatest flaws. He is overly hard on himself for the mistakes he makes and any lack of perfection. If he knows he is struggling, it pushes him to focus too intently – arguably too narrowly – on the scene at hand. Rarely this results in a moment of brilliance (aka success) but mostly it leaves him to suffer the consequences of something obvious that he should have seen. This imperfection in itself can sometimes create a spiral of error that can lead to him making a drastic do/die-type decision.
He has a strong sense of ‘chivalry’. He’s polite, considerate, the ‘opens doors for you’ kind of guy. The problem is that it leaves him open for being taken advantage of and he tends to suffer personally because he’s been asked to help another. He’s very protective of the people around him and will step in if he feels they’re in trouble.


History: Arren’s earliest memory is from when he was about five. He remembers the cold, the hunger, and loneliness. After that he remembers being with a man named Cairne. Cairne was a blacksmith in Caemlyn and Arren trained under him. He doesn’t remember how this arrangement was made, only that Cairne took it as an opportunity to raise Arren as the son he never had. During his life, Arren came into contact with many soldiers and he quickly began to dream of joining them. One day, he asked a soldier who had come in where he had trained and was told about the White Tower. It became his ambition; to go there and train as a soldier, to earn prestige and travel the world, seeing its many sights and vanquishing its many monsters.
Soldiers often brought in weapons they no longer wanted or needed and one day Arren found one that he knew he had to keep for himself. It was a short-sword with barely any weight to it. The blade was covered in engravings that he had no understanding of and the hilt curved around the blade, almost as if it was attempting to swallow it. He took the sword for himself and stayed up past closing repairing its blemishes and sharpening its edges, restoring it as close as possible to its former glory. He trained as much as he could during the night and his days off but without a teacher he developed very little. Taking advice from Cairne that “a man develops best when he’s forced to”; Arren took to the streets during the night and challenged the thieves and thugs. The nature of his enemies meant that he developed his speed and accuracy but gained no advantage in strength. He can generally hold his own against strong opponents but will lose if a contest comes down to brute strength.
He stayed with Cairne until he passed away from an illness (Arren was 18). The boy stayed in Caemlyn to secure funds for his travel to the White Tower. The process took longer than expected and accounts for his late arrival.


Potential Ajah: None
Relationships: None
Other: He’s probably going to have a few female NPCs who ‘stalk’ him because ‘he just has one of those faces’. Even though he’s finds it a little flattering he mostly wishes they would find something else to occupy themselves with.