The only thing I'm wondering now, is if I need to get the classes approved? I sent Lavinya a PM, but she's probably still cozy in bed at this hour, over there.  ;)

They are a conglomeration of some of the old classes we had here.

Sweet! I'll have Daes Dae'mar up today. Intro? or Intermediate-ish?

Hey, it's me!  ;)

Just wondering if there are any classes that anyone would like to take, or one that you might need. I am available to help, and I would love to.  ;D

Serena Morrigan

Blue Ajah

"I am finding being Accepted is a lot different for me than being a Novice was. Not for the role or the new dress, of course, I have just been changing in attitude it seems. When I first arrived I was timid and overwhelmed. I was awestruck by the Tower and all that came along with it, and I closed off to everyone. I didn't want to stand out, but in doing so I lost touch with who I was. Since I gained my ring I have realized how shut out I was making myself, and how much I've missed by over thinking. Now I am just starting to let down my guards, but it seems it is harder than I had thought it would be."

Serena nodded, and folded her hands in her lap. Ah, the life of Acceptedhood. She smiled as Kathleen spoke of the trials and tribulations that Serena had practically forgotten. Light, that had been such a strange time in her life. During her novice-hood she had had to learn to read, and had to adapt to the structure of the White Tower. Most of the other novices had performed their tricks and pranks, but she didn't start getting into serious trouble until she donned the banded dress of the Accepted.

The subject quickly changed to the books Serena had displayed before her. "I have taken many books to Brown Sisters, and a few to the Whites, but none have ever asked for any of these books, or similar. I didn't even know we had them. How long have you had an interest in this stuff? And what do you look to gain from these books? Are there others like them, or this all we have?"

Arching a dark eyebrow, Serena responded. "Perhaps, Kathleen, they simply did not ask you to bring these specific books to them. Aes Sedai have been interested in these things for quite some time, and it is not always information that we wish our innitiates to be side-tracked with."

Her hand grazed over the covers of the books as she spoke. "Although, I've been studying Aridhol since I was about your age." Serena fondly remembered her time in the library, where she sat across from Espara A'Dautry and Delana Sedai discussing Mashadar. "It was fascinating to me, how a whole nation could fall victim to such an awful Taint on what had been such a great city. A place, where not even Shadowspawn will tread."

"I acquired these many years ago, from a Brown Sister that had taken me under her wing while I was still a novice." Memories of Arette Sedai trickled into her mind's eye, and she wondered whatever had happenned to the woman. Gone, without a trace.

Lifting her eyes from the table, she tilted her head to the side and regarded the Accepted. "And you? Do you have an interest in these subjects?"

Serena Morrigan

Blue Ajah Head

The girl arrived back at Serena’s table, and the Aes Sedai studied her. The steps she had taken back to the table had been almost “bouncy”, and as soon as the girl probably thought that Serena was watching her, she composed herself into a stiff manner as she approached. Her curtsy had been too deep again, and now she stood with the rigidity of a soldier. No doubt the poor child is running circles in her head about what is proper, and what is not. Oh, Daes Dae’mar had  been so much fun to inflict upon the younger women of the White Tower, when Serena had first been raised to the shawl; however, it was not always needed, even if it came as second nature. Likely, the girl would jump if she said "toad". Where was the fun in that, when your subject was so willing.

Arching a dark eyebrow, seemingly unimpressed. “Child, your formalities are impressive, and often needed, no doubt; but, please relax and sit yourself down.” She waved a hand towards a chair opposite from her. “My Sisters often put an incredible amount of effort into etiquette and formalities, and fail to include that the Creator gave Accepted brains to use. Besides, if you have come as far to obtain the ring, you should be able to begin to think for yourself.”

Serena gestured at the tea pot. “You may have some, if you like.”

The Blue Sister let the anger that had practically consumed her from earlier, trickle out of her mind. A smile approached her lips, and she shook her head. “Here I speak of formalities, and I hardly follow them myself. I am Serena Sedai of the Blue Ajah. I have been sitting here, studying, and I am growing increasingly restless with my subjects.” Her hands grazed over the books before her. The titles in plain view. Tilted emerald eyes watched the Accepted from her periphery.

“Anyways, “ She leaned back against her chair, again, and propped one of her boots up on a chair across from her. Serena often feigned a relaxed state in heated moments, and times when her “opponent” would have expected her to be on her toes, or the edge of her seat; however, she was truly relaxed in this moment, and was having a little fun all the same. “Tell me about yourself, Accepted. Like, say, your name for starters, and maybe how you are taking to the life of Acceptedhood.”

Flames from a nearby candle danced in her eyes.

Serena Morrigan

Blue Ajah Head

Yes, exactly. I was hoping for something that might stick, and keep them semi-divided for awhile. Of course, I don't mean the complete split like in the books, but something somewhat similar. I feel that the division in the Tower (although physical in the books) is representative of the Dark One's hold on the world. Plus, like Elgee said, it's very Aes Sedai-like to have to work with the one's you don't like to come to a common goal.

Mashadar, the dark and mysterious power that seems to keep even the forces of the Dark One out of the city, is not unlike… Serena ran her finger along the lines of text, as if she had  never read the sentence before. …the menacing and corroding darkness of Machin Shin, or the Black Wind, in The Ways. Some think…

Serena had not noticed the moving tower of books that was headed straight for her table, and it was at that moment the tower collapsed right on top of her. Heavy volumes, fit for only a Brown, smashed on top of her hands and pushed her books down onto the floor. Pushing back in her chair, the legs screeched on the floor as she stood up. “What in the bloody..?”

At the same time, she heard. "Blood and A--Aes Sedai!" And the girl dropped into a deep curtsy, fit for nobility, no doubt. Her face turned a lovely shade of crimson and she stammered apology after apology. "I am so sorry, Aes Sedai, I did not see you! I should have been looking...are you alright?"

The Blue Sister watched the Accepted, and after being perturbed from being interrupted, she found the scene to be slightly amusing. Granted, her first reaction was anger, but after a few moments of watching the girl drop to the floor grasping at books as quickly as she could, Serena had decided that interaction with the younger initiates was exactly what she needed.

“Really, child, it’s quite alright. No need to stammer and fuss over a few books, although we may have to enlist you in some lessons on etiquette. Keeping one foot in front of the other gracefully, will be quite useful.”  Tilted emerald eyes twinkled, yet her other features remained cool.

The young woman must not have heard her, and continued to scramble for the books. Her hand reached for Serena’s books, paused, then returned to the rest of her pile. Tilting her head to the side, the Aes Sedai watched in interest. Perhaps the Accepted was interested in those topics as well, it would not be brought up often in her studies. Serena, herself, had had to seek out help from Espara Sedai when she was an Accepted, to find out any information on Aridhol.

In moments, the girl rose and headed towards the rows and rows of shelves. Shaking her head with a sly grin approaching her lips, Serena followed the Accepted. “Oh, Light, there’s no way you will be able to navigate your way around here with all of these and not cause another accident. You can hardly see around these. Which Brown sent you down here without a basket?” She reached up and grabbed the top half of the books. “I will help you put these away, and when we’re done, you will come and meet me back at my table.” Serena nodded matter-of-factly, despite the look on the young woman’s face, and spun around on her heel to find the shelves that she needed.

Serena Morrigan

Blue Ajah Head

OOC: Hope that's alright. I promise I'll make the next one more exciting.  ;D

Woohoo!

*runs around in circles*  ;D

Right now, I'm studying for a History mid-term I have tomorrow, so the ideas aren't flying around as much as they could be; however, I assume that the Blue's will probably come out looking poorly. I may have to make Serena take a stand that I don't quite agree with to make it happen. But that is the way of the interesting RP  ;)

Since we are approaching the subject of Asha'man and their Bonding Reds all this time, Serena would probably think it was an outrage that the Amyrlin helped spur that on, and how it was being kept secret from the rest of the Tower. "In times like these! How dare she! Well, leave it to an Amyrlin that was Raised from the Red Ajah to do such a blasphemous thing."  ;)

Are there any other "detramental" secrets?

That's only one thought that I've got for now, with American History to 1890 running rampant in my brain. ^_~

Plus, if anyone has any ideas, let them be known!! hehe

Since there is all of this talk about Alliances and where the Ajah's stand, and we like to pride ourselves on going by the books as much as possible, it is hard not to notice that one of the major things that happened in the books is the division of the White Tower and the Rebel Tower. Now, I know that we're not doing the physical Tower split and never will, but could we not have major division? I know that it would have to be over something large, and may cause headaches all around, but it's really important in the books and would supply major RP fun to play.

Ofcourse, the idea doesn't have much to back it in the way of what type of thing might cause such an uproar in the Tower that the Ajah's would divide so much, but that could be worked on if I really set my mind to it, and threw around some ideas with people.

That was the original reason why we created the Alliances so long ago, and why they're important. I mean, this is a MAJOR thing that occurs in the books, and spans several books-worth. The division of the Tower show's a breaking in one of the most powerful structures in Randland.

Just some things to think about, I guess. What do you all think? I know a lot of you aren't too keen on politics, and I guess I seem to be more politically minded; however, in the books politics are a big deal in the life of an Aes Sedai. What with Daes Dae'mar, and everything. Anyways, let me know what you guys think.

Brightest Blessings,

Serena

Well, I wrote them both to see what could happen. At the moment, the Main Plotline RP, could be anything from them sitting there staring at each other discussing current events, to it evolving into something more. I believe I was waiting on Elgee to bring Zarinen by before the forums went down.  ;D  Anyone is more than welcome to join it, but it IS Main Plotline.

The Cast a Shadow RP was just to get Serena involved with novices and Accepted again. It could end up in chores, penances, a class, or just for fun.

Thanks,

Serena

Nice! I loved Rosheen! Yay!! Glad to have you back.

...I'm looking for Eqwina as well. *goes hunting*

I would love to play N'Daye, but I have such a hard time keeping up with RP's these days...Although, I think she and Kate might get along ^_~

If anyone wants to play with me I would love to have you

Novices and Accepted you are more than welcome to join this:

http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,59033.0.html

Aes Sedai, for some Main Plotline fun come here:

http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,59024.0.html

I am currently coming up with a Daes Dae'mar class, and if there are any other classes that anyone needs I would be more than happy to teach for you.  ;D

Nothing wrong with a little self promoting  ;)

*is indeed, crazy*

"Floppy White", that's funny.

Yay, Rasheta!  :)

We're having an event up in the mountains on saturday, so I'm fairly excited about that.Yeah, it's a week late, but it will be fun.  ;D

I was wondering if you guys would like the Intro class, or the Intermediate class?

Looks good to me, Elgee. I suppose Serena might be interested in siding with the Whites ('cuz they're neutral) and helping to find the Yellow Head? Seeing as how the Yellow's are still somewhat allianced with the Blue? She's going to feel a little oppressed by the lack of Ajah's on her side of the Alliance at first, seeing as how she'll be hanging out with two Ajah's that are already against her(Green and Red), and one Ajah that flops back and forth (White).

Yes? No? Maybe? I'm crazy? ;D

You guys are the best!

:D

Rasheta, thank you! I had no hand in the making of it. It was ALL Little Miss.

It's ok, Rasheta, I though it said "hippies", at first.  :P

Wrong colour of Ajah Raisng ceremony for that one, you'll have plenty of time to parade around the Tower skyclad if you go Blue with Regalia  ;)

Congrats!!!

*raises glass*

Here, here!  ;D

Litha is the Mid-Summer's Eve celebration. Originally the word came from the Anglo-Saxon translation of the months for June and July.

;D

I hope everyone has a wonderful Solstice today. Whether it's your longes day or shortest day; whether your are welcoming back the sun, or knowing that the First Harvest is just around the bend. May it be a blessed one.

Blessed Be,

Serena

I wondered why it got stickied yesterday, but I just didn't ask any questions.

Boopsie, that would be awesome if you would join the Cast A Shadow RP!!

http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,59033.0.html