*eyes all the Darkfriends* It's a good thing I like y'all. ?

*eyes everyone* Are you talking Black Ajah up in here?

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*snorts* You guys would have to be sane to help me stay sane. You all are a bit cray cray up in here. ?

Well I might be a super lurker especially as I am getting ready to graduate and then transition to working full time out of the home since before my 12 year old was born. *G*

Hello to everyone! My name is Jenny but at Dragonmount I was known as Jaydena McKanthur and was Captain General on both sides of DM for 8+ years. As the wheel turned I ended up leaving the site for various reasons. This site was a huge part of my life for many years, in fact I joined my first Wheel of Time site (Dragonmount) in 1998. When I sat down to decide on the topic of my Senior Capstone project (a requirement for my Bachelors degree) I knew immediately what I wanted to do. Fandoms and the support that one can find from belonging to one is a subject I have experienced personally. For my research study I have created a survey that I would very much appreciate anyone your assistance with. The survey should take 10-20 minutes depending how in-depth you are with the answers. Your responses are completely protected and no identifying information will be included in the survey. Thank you so much for your help on this!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...tHBIywxEUupLE0qcaXzMyMYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Go with the Light,
Jaydena

Azshaya I don't recognize the name but good to see you on here. Thanks for doing that for me Elgee, I really appreciate it.

Hi Caddy!! Most everyone I don't recognize. I wish I knew if any of the oldies changed their names. So far I recognize Arie, Caddy, and Elgee. Glad you are back!!

Hello to everyone! My name is Jenny but at Dragonmount I was known as Jaydena McKanthur and was Captain General on both sides of DM for 8+ years. Not to mention Aiel, Kin, Ogier, etc, etc. As the wheel turned I ended up leaving the site for various reasons. This site was a huge part of my life for many years, in fact I joined my first Wheel of Time site (Dragonmount) in 1998. When I sat down to decide on the topic of my Senior Capstone project (a requirement for my Bachelors degree) I knew immediately what I wanted to do. Fandoms and the support that one can find from belonging to one is a subject I have experienced personally. For my research study I have created a survey that I would very much appreciate anyone your assistance with. The survey should take 10-70 minutes depending how in-depth you are with the answers. Your responses are completely protected and no identifying information will be included in the survey. Thank you so much for your help on this!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...tHBIywxEUupLE0qcaXzMyMYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Go with the Light,
Jaydena

I get that too, I often think about my fandom days. I likely would have already started to lurk at a fandom if it weren't for being busy with college for 4+ years. Lots of good time and good memories for sure!

Caddy, I totally get that. Fandoms were a huge part of my life until I left Dragonmount back in the day. This site and others (really the people on here because that's what makes a site) got me through some very dark times and some very good times. I wouldn't be who I am today or as fierce as I am without being CG or Green. Aww thank you Arie! We had a lot of amazing Greens back in my day *heck did I just say that* and I have no idea who is still here.

Hi there Caddy! Good to see you!

Arie!! Hello. You have no idea how surreal it is to be posting on here. ?

Hello to everyone! My name is Jenny but at Dragonmount I was known as Jaydena McKanthur and was Captain General on both sides of DM for 8+ years. As the wheel turned I ended up leaving the site for various reasons. This site was a huge part of my life for many years, in fact I joined my first Wheel of Time site (Dragonmount) in 1998. When I sat down to decide on the topic of my Senior Capstone project (a requirement for my Bachelors degree) I knew immediately what I wanted to do. Fandoms and the support that one can find from belonging to one is a subject I have experienced personally. For my research study I have created a survey that I would very much appreciate anyone your assistance with. The survey should take 10-70 minutes depending how in-depth you are with the answers. Your responses are completely protected and no identifying information will be included in the survey. Thank you so much for your help on this!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...tHBIywxEUupLE0qcaXzMyMYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Go with the Light,
Jaydena

Hello to everyone! My name is Jenny but at Dragonmount I was known as Jaydena McKanthur and was Captain General on both sides of DM for 8+ years. As the wheel turned I ended up leaving the site for various reasons. This site was a huge part of my life for many years, in fact I joined my first Wheel of Time site (Dragonmount) in 1998. When I sat down to decide on the topic of my Senior Capstone project (a requirement for my Bachelors degree) I knew immediately what I wanted to do. Fandoms and the support that one can find from belonging to one is a subject I have experienced personally. For my research study I have created a survey that I would very much appreciate anyone your assistance with. The survey should take 10-70 minutes depending how in-depth you are with the answers. Your responses are completely protected and no identifying information will be included in the survey. Thank you so much for your help on this!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...tHBIywxEUupLE0qcaXzMyMYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Go with the Light,
Jaydena

Hello to everyone! My name is Jenny but at Dragonmount I was known as Jaydena McKanthur and was Captain General on both sides of DM for 8+ years. As the wheel turned I ended up leaving the site for various reasons. This site was a huge part of my life for many years, in fact I joined my first Wheel of Time site (Dragonmount) in 1998. When I sat down to decide on the topic of my Senior Capstone project (a requirement for my Bachelors degree) I knew immediately what I wanted to do. Fandoms and the support that one can find from belonging to one is a subject I have experienced personally. For my research study I have created a survey that I would very much appreciate anyone your assistance with. The survey should take 10-20 minutes depending how in-depth you are with the answers. Your responses are completely protected and no identifying information will be included in the survey. Thank you so much for your help on this!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...tHBIywxEUupLE0qcaXzMyMYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Go with the Light,
Jaydena
 

LOL I have always respected you sweetie, even if at times we don't see eye to eye. *G* Thank you for saying all of that, indeed much of that is the case with me. I am just changing as a person though and I am ok with that now. *Snuggles* I will be seeing you around sweetie and good luck with the FL!!

PS I had a beer belly before 30 so I have come to grasps with that. **G*

Boopsy, that is you right?? I will miss all of you, I loved running this division, both as ADL and DL. I had a blast, I love rping with all of you. Elgee you were a pleasure to work with as were many others of my staff and Arie's staff. Boopsy good luck with everything, you can always come to my site to rp with me if you find time. I am Amyrlin there but ya that's another thing and I don't want to advertise, that isn't what this is about. I enjoyed being staff in many ways and this doesn't have anything to do with staff or anything else. It has to do with me changing as a person. *G* Elgee thank you hun, that means a lot and believe I am super proud of what we did, stay strong hunny. *snuggles* Nyna love you sweetie and see you on Facebook. *snuggles* LOL and thanks, it was a good bday. *snuggles everyone who has posted*

Dear DM Friends,

I have officially stepped down from the last staff position I hold. I will be stepping down and out from DM. I would like my account left intact should I ever decide to return. Please however remove me from your usergroup. I have found with the coming of age 30 a couple of weeks ago that my priorities are starting to change. I realized that I was staying somewhere out of sense of duty, habit, and because I have friends here. However I can still talk to those friends on Facebook and we can email each other.

Alot has happened at DM to me in the last year and a half, some of it was very bad, and it not only hurt me and many others but it totally ruined my reputation. It's something I am no longer choosing to fight. Honestly in the end it doesn't matter what was said about me, rather it's true or not. What matters is how I feel about myself and how those that stood behind me feel. I have been at DM for almost 10 years, except for my illness period. I was Ajah Head for 6 years, held DL,OL, Assistant OL, Co Org Leader, etc etc. If there was a hat I just about wore it. I have worked my tush off for this site and the people here that have meant so much to me. I have made some amazing friends here, DM helped me to become a happier person in a lot of ways.

There have been some bad times, there have also been some very good times. It's time for me to move on though, when something no longer makes you happy it's time to find something that does. I wish every single person here the best in life, I hope that each of you are happy and healthy, and get all the things you want and need. If you want to or need to contact me, you can find me at A'vron Ayende (admins feel free to remove this if need be), or jaydenasedai@gmail.com or my Facebook which is under Jaydena Mckanthur. RP peeps if you want to roleplay Jade for anything I give you full permission to use her as a NSW here at DM. Again take care of yourselves and enjoy the new book.

Go with the Light,

Jaydena Mckanthur

"There is no other productive way to be. I see no gain in throwing a fit, and if it won't do any good I feel it would only be a waste of energy. I am not a child, and I will do my best not to act as one. I'm an not the first to be in this position, and this time will pass. Even if I were the first I can not always control the obstacles in my way. I can only find a way to deal with them." Jade returned the other woman's smile and spoke again, "You are wiser than you years my dear, I think that you will make fast work of being raised to full sister and very soon indeed you will wear the green fringed shawl with pride. I look forward to seeing how you progress and how your battle weaves go. I wish you the best of luck dear, please know that my door is always open to anyone who needs a open ear or a bit of sense talked into them. Being a confidant and advisor to my Sisters is often one of the biggest parts of my duties. So please know that though you are a recruit, it is no different for you. I will wish you farewell and good luck." She bowed her head slightly to the woman, a sign of respect and turned to Rasheta, "Fare well Sister. Thank you." Smiling one last time she waited for the other woman to say farewell and than closed the door as they turned away. Time would tell how Kathleen turned out but she had a feeling this one would do very well indeed...

Jaydena Mckanthur

A Walk through the Halls (ATTN Kat)

http://www.dragonmou...alls-atten-kat/

Rasheta introduces Kathleen to the rest of the Green Ajah on the traditional tour.

The Time Has Come (Kathleen's Testing and Oaths)

http://www.dragonmou...ting-and-oaths/

What happens when you think you're accepted by an Ajah... but you're really not?

Bad News (Greenie field trip #1)

http://www.dragonmou...eld-trip-troop/

Loraine takes bad news to Jade about White Cloaks moving too close to Rashima's Journal

Putting Two and Two Together

http://www.dragonmount.com/forums/topic/49286-putting-two-and-two-together/

Jaydena, Tayva, and Zarinen are set to meet up about Ajah Head business and Kat as an Accepted helps run letters for Tayva.

I should have mine done tomorrow, I didn't have internet connection for two days so I have some catching up to do.

"Today has been very different day than any I have had before. The symbol itself is such a simple thing on the surface, and even with all the preparation I have had for this day, I know the depths of what this day means has only just begun to sink in. You study for years to get to this point, but truly this is just the beginning, and there is no amount of studying that could truly prepare me for the reality of it all. It is still a most joyful experience and I know there is much more joy to come as it truly all sinks in." Jade nodded at Kathleen's words and replied, "I think it's very positive that you are able to look at it in such a manner my dear. It shows the strength of your character and such an attitude will be looked on favorably by the other Aes Sedai in this Ajah when it comes time for you to go before them. We see so many girls who are whining and we understand as we went through it at one point too but sometimes it becomes to much. So thank you for being so strong and joyful about all of this my dear. Do you have any questions for me?" She smiled softly at the other woman and waited for her to respond...

Jaydena Mckanthur

The other woman took a deep calming breath and Jaydena's eyes shot to her forehead when she saw that. Loraine was a master of the game of houses and she didn't show her emotions like this. "I'm afraid tea will have to wait, Jade. I've just read the last of a series of very disturbing reports from Amadacia. It seems the Children are moving about, a small band of them, perhaps twenty men. They're systematically moving from one small town to another, scouring it and then moving on to the next." Jade felt her heart stop for a moment at those words, ohhh this wouldn't do at all, this couldn't happen. Those infernal idiots must not be allowed to find Rashima's hidden items. "Jade, they're on a path that will take them directly to Mardecin. Our contact there is getting a little frazzled, hearing the rumors. She fears being able to protect what she's been tasked to hide." She almost laughed, things had just gotten worse, but considering how things had been going lately it wasn't a surprise at all.

Lor started to pace back and forth as she handed a sheath of papers to her, "There's precious little time, as the dates on these missives range from a month ago to early last week. The last one is from a contact just a score of miles away from Mardecin. We may already be too late..." The other woman pushed hair out of her face with hurried movements and Jaydena felt her tension rise even more. This situation was worse than she fears if the other woman was this irritated with it all. Jade turned her face away from Lor, looked down at the first report and began to read. She finished the pages and turned to look back at Loraine who was looking around the room in concentration, the other woman looked up and spoke, "I'm sorry to barge in, I didn't think about much of anything after reading the last of those notes. I'm sorry if this disrupts your plans for the afternoon..." Jade waved her hand, "That is of no importance right now, we must act and act soon. I suggest we make our way there and retrieve our items. This situation is much to serious to ignore. What do you think?"

Jaydena Mckanthur

Jaydena lifted her head from the desk and stood up, it didn't matter how much her heart hurt, she had to get up. Rasheta and Kathleen could arrive at her quarters at any time, it all depended on who was currently in the Tower and where her room lay in relation to Kathleen's. She stood up, smoothed her skirt down, and headed back to her rooms. With a quick weave she closed her office off from intrusion and walked down the hallway. With quick strides she reached her room and removed the weave from her rooms. A part of her wanted to walk slowly back to her rooms as she felt like she had no energy left, however doing that would only cause her Greens to think something was wrong with her. They were used to her ground eating strides and graceful movements, if she altered her behavior the ones in the Hall would notice. If they didn't the warders standing in the Halls would notice and report it either to their Aes Sedai or to her Warder. Either way it would come back to her and she would be bombarded with questions about how she was feeling. How did they think she was feeling? She had just denied another lovely lady, the world was going down hill, the last battle was coming for sure, and her heart was broken and unmendable.

She swung her door open and stepped inside, her eyes roamed around the room. Everything was clean and in good order. The night before she had polished all the swords and daggers till they gleamed. There was no dust thanks to their servants and it all looked in good order. Moving from her door she closed it and strode over to her couch, she plumped the pillows, and looked with lounging at the couch. Right now she would like nothing more than to lie down and close her eyes. That couldn't happen of course because any moment she would have a young lady and much tradition prodding her to do the right thing, to follow what needed to be done to the T. With a sigh she turned away and rang for a servant, when he arrived she had him stoke the fire, and sent him off for a fresh pot of tea. She knew he would come back with a tray of cakes and some cheese and crackers. Laras was sure to be there today and the woman was sure that she was going to waste away as she almost had once before. Jade smiled fondly at the thought of the woman and turned as a knock sounded at the door. With a deep breath she opened the door to Rasheta and Kathleen, "This is Kathleen she is not one of us yet but she is sealed to us." Jade nodded to the young woman, "Well we find ourselves in this position again my sister. Only this time you are no longer an Accepted, now you wear that ring on your finger, a symbol it is but a very important one. How are you fairing with that symbol?" She folded her hands at her waist to waited for the woman to speak...

Jaydena Mckanthur

Ya have to say what really frustrates me here, is that someone who is one of the oldest rpers on this site, was DL for almost 2 years, a ADL before that, etc etc, word isn't good enough. I am personally fine with the changes you suggested but acting like there's no proof insults me. Sorry that really bothers me, maybe it's my own personal life right now, but my word should be good enough, I have zero reason to lie about anyting. Should it shock any of us that there is stuff missing, we have had DL after DL get fired. I was the first DL since I think Arette not to get fired. We have lost a lot of history and a lot of stuff. So yes that rule was till intact while I was Ajah Head, and in fact it currently is still intact. Obviously we are working on changing it but it has been intact.