Kastyana stood quietly as Ellisha went over the rules and expectations of the Tower. She watched her “helper” intently during the introduction. She obviously had spite for the Accepted who had just left the quarters. She found herself analyzing the mannerisms of the women instructing her. She seems very irritated and she projects her irritation as if expecting response, or pity. Instead of reacting, Kasty merely adopted her most attentive pose.

“There are a lot of things you will need to know if you ever hope to survive in this place.”

Kastyana barely managed to keep a grin off of her face at that remark. Touching the scar on her hand light she was reminded of the trials that stupidity had brought her when she was younger. Women of Far Madding seem iron-hard and composed compared to many of the initiates her. She wasn’t so arrogant as to forget that in the eyes of her assigned mentor, and in the eyes of anyone who had spent even a moment more in the Tower than she, she was but a girl.

“So yes, rules…” Ellisha stopped pacing the tiny little room. The majority of the rules seemed a bit excessive but some had a kernel of common sense imbedded deeply at their cores. It took Kastyana a bit but she soon realized a change in Ellisha’s stance, her projected emotions, or lack of such. She wasn’t clear as to what the seemingly volatile young woman was thinking but she knew that it didn’t involve the words coming from her mouth.

“Right. Any questions? And oh, also, I don’t want any questions unless I say there are to be questions. Got it?”

Kastyana smiled as Ellisha finished speaking. She smiled with inner delight as her mentor finished with enough haste to scare an Ogier.

“Thank you for sparing your time, Ellisha, unwilling as it may be. Any woman unkind enough to insult someone in passing is not worthy to teach anyone. I have a feeling Penelia would have been a boring old cow if she had been chosen to tutor me.”

Kastyana began to set out a few of her things on a clearly old and weathered table opposite the bed.

“I really only have one question, how long until real training begins?” She allowed impatience to cloud her face. “Valeri Sedai told me ten years as a novice, ten years!”

With a grunt she sat down on a nearby stool.

“Forgive me… Ellisha, but I didn’t exactly plan to stay at the Tower for so long." Kastyana let out a sigh. "And on another topic, how in the Light did you refrain from punching that rude girl?”

OOC: I thought you were retro’ing your character as a novice? I feel like she is represented more as an accepted than a novice. But so far I really feel I am going to enjoy RPing with her.

Currently typing from a crappy non smartphone so bear with me. I could not find anything. The computer that had all my info on it died like a month ago and i have a bad habit of not backing things up.

Wow, umm... maybe I need a bit of surgery on my eyes, lol.

I already utilized the filters and no luck :(

NO BALEFIRE?!?

New RP is up.

Okay, I am trying to find out what skill score I was assigned but I am having no luck in finding the original email. Help?

Awesome, I still don't quite know who is actively RPing and who is willing to RP when asked so I will definitely keep you in mind.

Are the OP scores actively updated and how does it figure into our RPs? I guess I am just wondering how and when it is used. For instance, how do I calculate my current strength after first touching the source. Since I know my max potential is not my current potential where do I find this information and is the information current?

As Kastyana followed the newly met Accepted Penelia, she couldn’t help but feel intimidated by the young woman. She didn’t appear to be much older than her but the air of composure she exhibited was a bit overwhelming. She chose not to speak. What would I talk about? She only followed, quiet but observant as she was led down one winding corridor to the next.

You could fit one of my mother’s wagons down these halls. It feels more like a covered city street than a hallway.

She continued to follow as Penelia broke the silence every now and then to comment on a specific feature.

“This hall will lead you to the kitchens. Most novices spend quite a bit of time in there. From eating to washing the pots, know it well. It would do you good to never get lost when you are sent in that direction.”

Kastyana merely nodded and continued down the lead path. After several more turns she began to notice the air cool slightly, for what reason she could not decipher.

Stepping out into a large circular section of the tower Penelia stopped and stood aside as if presenting a great wonder.

“This is the Novice Court. Every door you see is an individual apartment.”

Kastyana took in the architecture, the multiple tiers visible from the center chamber that rose high into the air.

“Forgive me but there are dozens of doors! How many novices live here?”

“We have many vacant rooms these days. Our capacity for new novices is great but at the moment we have fewer than you might think.” The Accepted stepped over to a door not but a few paces from where she was standing. “This is to be your room,” opening the door revealed a small but cozy chamber. ”And it would appear that you already have a guest.”

Stepping around the Accepted, Kastyana saw a rather disgruntled woman in a white dress sitting on her bed.

“This is to be your mentor for your first few months in the Tower. Ellisha, this is Kastyana. I’m sure you’re more than capable of guiding our newest initiate.”

Penelia then turned and exited the room but not without a trailing comment.

“Whatever you do, don’t take her advice on how to act like a lady.”

And with that, Kastyana found herself alone with her new mentor.

“Hello, my name is Kastyana but you can call me Kasty!”

Req completed

One OP Related RP - URL - [ 1 / 4 ] [Incomplete]
* Class 1: - Introduction To Saidar Lesson One - [ - 1,111 words/ 1 post ] [Complete]

I am having ankle surgery on March 5th so I will be temporarily incapacitated. I had not expected an opening for the surgery so soon but the sooner the better. I will still have internet access but it will be limited as I will be staying a friends house while I recover. I will however still be around just not publishing any RPs during this period of time. I will be using my spare time working on the wiki project, (which entails tons of reading, lol), but I will not be absent. Please bear with me!

Have fun on your trip Sherper.

Oh, I am still learning how to build a wiki, self teaching, lol. So bear with me. If you know something I don't please share!

General Wiki Talk Page

Admin rights granted. I am going to create a talk page so that we can discuss the more technical material on the wiki.

I am writing a post in the Artist's wagon even now. And thanks for agreeing to assist with the wiki. If you haven't already, sign up on the wiki so I can give you admin access.

You are proving to be an awesome individual. Thank you for your encouragement!

Since you are going to help me test the PSW Framework out, would you like to be my assistant, at least for the time being? Obviously, if and when the Framework is completely operational, the administration will have final say on the operations of the wiki.

Thanks for the tip on the artwork. I will reach out to the Art leader. Is there anyone else in the other social groups that you can think of that would be helpful with the wiki?

Alright, I have added some more to the wiki. I would love it if anyone would give input on the project. Sign up, make an edit, make a page, help with references. But make sure you read the opening page as that really gives you an idea of what is being attempted.

Does anyone have any skill at drawing or painting? The wiki could really use some artwork!

PSW RP Framework

Latest addition

Novice Quarters

EDIT: I added a page to the PSW RP Framework Wiki for the Novice Quarters. Sign up and contribute your knowledge if you want. I will be using the Framework in my future RPs as a test run to see if it is feasible.

Okay, I will begin working on a short intro post, Kasty will be shown to her room and Penelia will designate Ellisha as my mentor.

I found my notes on the structure of the novice quarters and I will be adding them to the WT Framework Wiki I am working on, had been working on last year before I left.

I cannot be late! Not for my first lesson!

Leaving the Novice Quarters in a flurry, Kastyana moved at a near run down the corridor her new roommate had suggested she follow. She barely noticed the snickers from an older group of white-clothed girls as she hurriedly fixed her hair. Coming about a corner at the end of the long corridor Kastyana found herself face to face with an elderly woman. Surprisingly, at least to the young novice, the old lady merely laughed.

“Had I been an Aes Sedai, you may have found yourself with the Mistress of Novice after your classes.”

Kastyana quickly apologized and began to continue her journey in earnest but was hindered as the older woman grasped her by the sleeve of her new white uniform.

“By your looks, and the lack of callus on these pretty hands, you’re new to the Tower.” Kastyana merely stared at the floor. “Well speak up, aren’t you girl?”

 “Yes ma’am”, attempting to shrug off the assailants hand she took on an exasperated tone. “But I really must be going, I am to learn all about the One Power and I really must not be late.” The elderly hand did not slacken its grasp.

“Late? My dear, the morning meal is not yet finished and I have only just come from overseeing the cleaning of the classroom to which you are headed. Surely you have some time.” She released her hold on the novice’s sleeve and gave her a warm smile. “I have some time to spare and you seem overly nervous, even for your first day. Do you mind if I escort you, at a moderate pace, to your first class?

Blushing, Kastyana took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.

After navigating the corridors for brief time the duo stopped at an open door that led into a large beautiful classroom. I am early! There was not a person in site.

“Well, here you are my girl. Early and probably lacking in a good meal, but here you are. Your teacher ought to be around in a bit. You might even surprise her with your early arrival.” Smiling at the novice she waved farewell and disappeared down the long white hallway.

Sure enough, not but a few minutes passed before a short woman, wearing the dress of an Accepted, entered the classroom. Noticing the Accepted’s missing arm Kastyana was quick to avert her eyes. Wouldn’t want to appear rude. What if she made me scrub floors?

It wasn’t long before other novices began crowding around the classroom door, her roommate Ellisha amongst them.

“Good morning girls, please take a seat” came a voice from the open doorway.

Kastyana ventured inside and took a seat as instructed. Looking up from her seat she affixed her eyes on her teacher. Is that smile on her face genuine? She must notice the other girls looking at her deformity. The Accepted stood up and began to address the class.

"It's good to see everyone here on time. I am Accepted Aureli, and I will be teaching you this course on the basics of Saidar. This is your first step to mastering Saidar and becoming Aes Sedai. I will teach you about the nature of Saidar, how to embrace it, and just a sample of what you can do with it. Now, I'd like everyone to introduce themselves, and say a bit about themselves before we move on. This will be helpful for all of us."

After listening to the other introduce themselves, Kastyana stood up and began her introductions.

“Hello, my name is Kastyana Amharadar. I hail from Far Madding and my mother is an accomplished merchant of the gold trade.”

After the introductions were complete the Accepted began to lecture the class on the basics of Saidar. Who knew that something unseen could be so dangerous? Kastyana began to understand why so many of her kinsmen enjoyed the protection her hometown had afforded. But soon I will be able to use this unseen power. Will I ever be welcome home again?

"So. Repeat after me. 'I will never channel unsupervised.'”

In a daze, Kastyana consented, “I will never channel unsupervised.”

Taking out a pen and a piece of parchment, Kastyana began to take notes. The One Power is a circle, oh light, don’t draw a circle. As the teacher began to speak about the Dragon’s Fang and male channelers Kastyana struggled to hide a smirk as several of the other girls gasped. We never feared men who could channel in Far Madding. They might as well be househusbands when they walk through our gates, and we take away their swords. Hah! Several pages of parchments later, the Accepted, Aureli, instructed them to put away all pens and notes.

Are we done already? Did I not pay close attention? Did I miss something? Looking up from her paper she noticed the Accepted had moved forward yet again to approach the students. Some appeared to be readying themselves to leave. One student in particular, a wilder, sat back in her chair as if mentally prepared for some strenuous exercise.

“Close your eyes.” The teacher’s voice took on an odd quality and Kastyana began to feel strangely relaxed.

"Imagine a rosebud. Think of nothing else but this rosebud."  Kastyana imagined a rosebud. A beautiful rosebud, dusty pink with light blue streaks at the tips of the individual petals. "In fact, I want you to become this rosebud. You are the rosebud. Don't think of anything but this rosebud, its petals gently embracing you. You can feel the sun just outside of these petals, but not quite. As the rosebud's petals open, you begin to feel the warmth and light of the sun. Draw that warmth in."

It started slowly, like the warmth of a furnace from a far distance away. Draw it in Kasty, draw it in. Saidar flooded her, the feeling of it catching her breath. She could see every hair on the head of the novice in front of her. The drawn breaths of the other girls were clear in her ear. The look of happiness on her teacher’s face was glorious. The sound of her heartbeat was clear to her, the smells, the ability to concentrate. A plethora of sensations threatened to pull her under but at the same time she felt peace. Why was I so worried? This isn’t so hard… and abruptly the Power left her. She felt muted, as if her eyes, ears and nostril were covered by a wet cloth.

Grinning from ear to ear Kastyana was glad she had come; she was glad she had decided to make the White Tower her home.

R & U

I am just making sure you are okay to retro seeing as in the future my character will have her former roomate integrated into her life as a novice. As long as you are willing to deal with separate realities with your character in the future then I have no issues. I was only hesitant because I wasn't sure how much retro you were willing to do. If you can do this then I am ready. I do have a loose structure for the RP, which is loose in that it can change if you want it to.

1. Follow up from end of MoN RP

Leala had an Accepted, named Penelia lead me out of her office. (ATTN: Leala) Leala, if you want to take control of Penelia for a post or two, I do still need to be shown to my rooms. I also need to be "shown" around the Tower.

2. See room for the first time, in verbose.

Sherper, how far back do you wish to retro? Will you retro as a brand new novice? If not, how long will you have been in the Tower? Just general ideas, you of course can RP however you wish, I'm just a details kind of person. I plan to record every pertinent detail of Kasty's living space for future use, where she put the hairbrush, etc.

3. Get to know the roomate

Pretty self explanatory, does she snore, sleepwalk or steal Kasty's candy.

4. Goof off

Give me an idea of what you want to do, you are not a tool for me to use, I want to have fun.

EDIT: I can't find my notes! How do the books describe the interior of the the rooms used for novices?

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(For reference)

Mistress of Novice RP

Is your character still a novice? I can always just choose a different req to work on. I would rather not have you retro your character as Kastyanas roomate since you have already assigned one to your character.

Thanks for letting me know. I was just curious and will likely go beyond the reqs with my novice.

Req thread created.

Leala, I noticed that I also did an "Arrival RP" with Kathleen. Will that count towards any of the novice reqs or is that standalone?

I still need to do the Saidar course and I assume I can still post in the classes you already set up threads for?

My novice character has completed the MoN RP and is looking for a roomate with which to do a MtR RP.

My novice:

Kastyana (Click name for full bio)

I wish to complete the 'Meet the Roomate' RP before starting the OP classes.

• Novice Quiz - [Complete]

• Arrival: Meet MoN - One Small Step, One Giant Leap - [ 1,722 Words / 5 Posts ] [Complete]

• One OP Related RP - URL - [ 1 / 4 ] [Incomplete]

  * Class 1: - Introduction To Saidar Lesson One - [ 1,111 words/ 1 post ] [Complete]

  * Class 2: - URL - [ - / 1 ] [Complete / Incomplete]

  * Class 3: - URL - [ - / 1 ] [Complete / Incomplete]

  * Class 4: - URL - [ - / 1 ] [Complete / Incomplete]

• 2 Choice RPs:

  * [Name of Req] - URL - Word Count / [ - / 4 ] [Incomplete]

• * [Name of Req] - URL - Word Count / [ - / 4 ] [Incomplete]
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• Three Arches - URL - Word Count - [Incomplete]