On September 16th, 2007 best selling fantasy author Robert Jordan passed away. Jordan struggled for several years with cardiac amylodosis, a rare blood disease that affects eight out of one million people. He will be missed by millions of fans around the world.

In honor of his remarkable achievements and the significant impact he had on his fans, Age of Legends is sponsoring an International Wake. The wake will take place on or around Oct. 17th, 2007, which would have been his fifty ninth birthday.

This is an incredibly opportunity to meet Wheel of Time fans in your area and share your experiences reading the books and seeing Jordan at his many book signings and convention appearances. Our dedicated volunteers are working to rapidly assemble unique events around the globe.

The following wakes have been confirmed, with more to come. Some details are not confirmed yet, so check our website for updates.

Atlanta, GA USA

Location:

Bahama Breeze Restaurant (Reservation under “Robert Jordanâ€)

10845 HAYNES BRIDGE RD

ALPHARETTA GA 30022

Time & Date: Oct. 13th at 6:00 PM

Coordinator: Jennifer Liang

For more information on the Atlanta Wake email Jennifer.liang@gmail.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

Dallas, TX USA

Location: Central Market

Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX 75206

Time & Date: Oct. 20, 7:00 PM

Coordinator: Maggie Smith

For more information on the Dallas Wake email mendorah_sedai@yahoo.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

London, UK

Location: Soho Pizzeria

18 Beak Street, Soho, London W1F 9RD

Time & Date: Oct. 13th 7 PM

Coordinator: Maria Mortensen

For more information on the London Wake email mortma@gmail.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

Denver, CO USA

Location: Washington Park

Time & Date: Oct. 13th

Coordinator: Chip Edwards

For more information on the Denver Wake email sobrcelt@yahoo.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

Washington DC, USA

Location: The Mall, near the Smithsonian Castle

Time & Date: Oct. 20th at 2:00 PM

Coordinator: Susan

For more information on the DC Wake email blucanary@gmail.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

Southern California

Location: Huntington Central Park

Time & Date: October 20th

Coordinator: Alex Kirkland

For more information on the SoCal Wake email axman9@msn.com check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

Las Vegas, NV

Location: Borders Book Shop & Cafe

2323 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Time & Date: October 20th, from 7pm-9pm

Coordinator: Kristi Hansen

For more information on the Las Vegas Wake email hannaclay@yahoo.comor check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

San Luis Obispo, CA

Location: TBA

Time & Date: 7:00 PM October 20th

Coordinator: Jim Strange

For more information on the San Luis Obispo Wake email jstrange@calpoly.edu or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.

San Jose, CA (SF Bay Area)

Location: Barnes & Noble, 3600 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA - (408) 984-3495

Time & Date: Wed, Oct. 17 at 7:30 PM

Coordinator: Jason Denzel

For more information on the San Jose (Bay Area) event, email Jason@dragonmount.com.

And more to come! Please check www.ageoflegends.net for updates.

If you don’t see a wake listed for your area, please don’t hesitate to start one. This isn’t much more complicated than throwing a large birthday party. Simply find a place to gather, such as a bookstore, public park, or restaurant. Some of these will require reservations to use. Pick a date. We’re trying to time these to be or around Jordan’s birthday, which is Oct. 17th. But any time this month is fine.

Decide on what people will do. Will they toast? Share testimonials? Sign a condolence card? Make sure you collect any needed supplies, or delegate someone to do this. Get name tags if you think you’ll have lots of new faces.

Once you know all those details, please email me or post them on the forums at AgeofLegends.net. The sooner you can nail these down, the better! We’re a week away from our first events!