a new turning of the wheel

[Bodewhin]

Hi there - 

 

My most reckonings, I'd be considered a newcomer to RJ's WOT. Although, I read a ton of fantasy - I only got sucked into WOT around the covid pandemic era. If I recall I was on the last bit of the 3rd book by the time the Amazon TV series first aired.

 

Prior to that - I'd always heard about The Wheel of Time but it kept getting pushed down my read list for no particular reason - I started reading Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives due to my brother recommending Way of Kings (which is my fav Sanderson book) and Mistborn sagas and I heard he was the guy who finished WOT after RJ's untimely passing. 

 

Slipping into the books - I fell in love with the Emond's Fienders, and found myself getting more invested page by page - by the time I reached the end of WOT the characters felt like old friends. RJ's world building, and his ability to weave familiar mythology and fantasy themes into a new story is something I have a lot of respect for. 

 

I mainly joined this forum because I consider myself a WOT fan - no one I know has read the WOT in full which makes having a conversation about it outside a place like this, slim pickings. Another reason is ever since finishing the books, I've had some withdrawal symptoms lol. It's seriously hard for me to find anything quite so engrossing to read.

 

Maybe it would interest some long time WOT fans to know the books still attract newcomers - ^_^

 

May you always find water and shade.

Edited June 6 by Bodewhin

[Ithillian Turambar]

Hi Bodewhin. Welcome to Dragonmount. It's lovely to have you here. If you want to chat to Wheel of Time people you have come to the right place.

 

We have discussions about the books and also about the TV show. The TV shows can be a bit wild wild west but it's all mostly good natured. I've even posted in there myself. 

 

If you feel like joining our community, we also have our Orgs. There's the White Tower, where you can become and Aes Sedai or Warder. It's not heavy RP or anything. More hanging out, chatting and a few games.

 

We also have Shayol Ghul and the Band. Joining Orgs also opens up more Boards.

 

Our Mafia games are having a resurgence. Although they can seem a bit argumentative at first,  playing Mafia Games can be a great way to make a great group of friends. There will always be people willing to let you ride along with them in a game... or coach you if you want to play.

 

There's a general Choose your Own adventure on the general Games boars. All you have to do is go to the last update post and vote.

 

And we've even started a DnD game. This is on the Warder Board but you're welcome to read along.

 

I also make signatures, if that's something you might like.

 

Ithi 💙

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Welcome to Dragonmount, Bodewhin, hope you have a great time here.

 

Looking forward to discussing the books with you and hearing your thoughts 🙂

[Ithillian Turambar]

Well I guess the discussion boards are OK...

 

But if you want to make friends and be part of the community. The Orgs and Mafia are where it's at. Although the Orgs are a tad easier to get along with, at first lol

 

And when you join Orgs you get a lot more Boards to look at and things to do.

[Bodewhin]

@Ithillian Turambar Thank you! I'll definitely take some time to look things over, and see what might be a good fit - I appreciate the info. 🙂 

 

I do a lot collaborative writing, and research and world building, and I spend time gaming with my nephew, so I need balance time commitments. 

 

The Orgs are probably more my style! Lol I really appreciate the direction, as it's been quite some time since I was on a forum. 💙

 

@HeavyHalfMoonBlade Thanks so much for the welcome as well! 😃 

[LilyElizabeth]

We would love to have you in the White Tower. I run Shayol Ghul, but it's not very active. You would be welcome there, too, of course. Welcome to Dragonmount!

[Gudrean]

On 6/6/2025 at 6:58 PM, Bodewhin said:

Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives

 

On 6/6/2025 at 6:58 PM, Bodewhin said:

Mistborn sagas

 

On 6/6/2025 at 6:58 PM, Bodewhin said:

by the time I reached the end of WOT the characters felt like old friends.

 

On 6/6/2025 at 6:58 PM, Bodewhin said:

no one I know has read the WOT in full which makes having a conversation about it outside a place like this, slim pickings. Another reason is ever since finishing the books, I've had some withdrawal symptoms

Welcome to DM! I'm Gud.

I too LOVE Sanderson. He's my favorite Author after RJ's Wot series.

I also felt like they (EFF) had become my friends by the end and found myself feeling lost without them at the end of the books.

I look forward to chatting about your favorite parts and if you ever wanna talk Sanderson, send me a PM. 

 

Welcome!

[Blueberry]

Hi Bodewhin! Welcome to Dragonmount. Theres no shortage of people who love to talk WoT and fantasy here.

 

Your repetoire of fantasy books might make you a good fit to visit the Brown Ajah over in the hall 😁 They have an annual personal book reading challenge going. 

 

We just celebrated mental health awareness month in the Tar Valon forum, and next week we'll be dropping pride month activities and discussions too 🙂

 

It's rough finishing the books, hopefully you can find a thread or two here to fill the void. 

 

What games do you play with your nephew? My brother has me playing minecraft, roblox, amd something called crossy road. 

Edited June 17 by Blueberry
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[Bodewhin]

On 6/10/2025 at 8:37 AM, Gudrean said:

 

 

 

Welcome to DM! I'm Gud.

I too LOVE Sanderson. He's my favorite Author after RJ's Wot series.

I also felt like they (EFF) had become my friends by the end and found myself feeling lost without them at the end of the books.

I look forward to chatting about your favorite parts and if you ever wanna talk Sanderson, send me a PM. 

 

Welcome!

 

Thanks so much! Because of stuff and things - I'm only just getting around to reading Wind and Truth, only about 15% in so I'll likely have a lot of thoughts on it after I finish it. Lol

^_^

 

 

On 6/16/2025 at 10:48 PM, Blueberry said:

Hi Bodewhin! Welcome to Dragonmount. Theres no shortage of people who love to talk WoT and fantasy here.

 

Your repetoire of fantasy books might make you a good fit to visit the Brown Ajah over in the hall 😁 They have an annual personal book reading challenge going. 

 

We just celebrated mental health awareness month in the Tar Valon forum, and next week we'll be dropping pride month activities and discussions too 🙂

 

It's rough finishing the books, hopefully you can find a thread or two here to fill the void. 

 

What games do you play with your nephew? My brother has me playing minecraft, roblox, amd something called crossy road. 

 

Thanks a bunch! I'm uncertain which Ajah I fit best - The Blues and Yellows are probably my favs! But I won't lie (even within the oath rod 😉 ), I probably would fit a Brown.

 

Games. So many games on Stream, including a ton of Lego games (SW/Clone Wars/LOTR/ Indiana Jones etc) racing games, sports, Overcooked, we seem to keep adding more! 

 

 

On 6/10/2025 at 8:01 AM, LilyElizabeth said:

We would love to have you in the White Tower. I run Shayol Ghul, but it's not very active. You would be welcome there, too, of course. Welcome to Dragonmount!

 

Thanks! 

 

Also sorry for my late responses here - I've been under the weather and summer seems to create so many extra home projects. I did read your welcomes!