Thats right folks. This RP is just around the corner, but before things get rolling, I need every Asha'man/Dedicated involved (you know who you are) to post here with your name, and the name of the Aes Sedai you will be bonding.

I know there's already a few different lists floating around, so consider this a pruning of sorts. Please also make sure your Aes Sedai is still around and active, as we want to hit the ground running with this one, not have it drag along because people aren't ready.

Basically, we need to know how many are going to be active in the RP we can sort out some small details.

OOC: Sorry for the delay on the reply. :S

IC: "Those pins denote rank here at the Black Tower." Covai replied. "Those without them are like you, soldiers to be trained and commanded." Covai didn't intend to sound rude, but those were the facts of the matter. "Men with the Silver Sword on their collar are known as Dedicated, because that's what they are. Dedicated to the Dragon Reborn and what he stands for. They have also reached the next stage in their training with Saidin, and their training as weapons. The man with me earlier who's gaze you avoided in one such person." Truth be told though, considering Linten's personality, he wasn't exactly the friendliest first person from the Tower to run into.

"Men like those.." Covai indicated to two Asha'man passing in the opposite direction as themselves "who have both the Silver Sword as well as the Golden Dragon adorning their collars are Asha'man, Guardians. If one tells you to do something, you do it, no questions, no hesitation. Understood?" Covai turned his head to look at the man, allowing his own Sword and Dragon pins to be shown as he did so.

"And are you sure you're ready to see what it takes to earn those pins Rrahzz..?" Covai raised an eyebrow in question as he kept his eyes on the man, letting his scentence trail off has he wrapped himself in the void.

And a bit slow sometimes, considering it just took over 2 months for your question to be answered :P

Yeah, basically you need for me to approve the whole thing. And so far there's three things you need to get approved.

1) Arath getting a Ter'angreal. (We're pretty strict with these things)

2) Letting Arath into the stash at the Stone of Tear.

3) Arath actually making Ter'angrea.

To be honest, I'm more than happy to approve the first two, provided you can show me there's more to this then Arath gaining an advantage over others (There's also been the INCARN worry over channelers with angreal/ter'angreal going god-modding).

In other words, if you can show me some well thought out Rp ideas, that actually work towards Arath unlocking an understanding of Ter'angreal and how they function on a basic level, then I'll jump at a chance to approve it. (Btw, this goes the same for other talents and people wanting to apply for them)

Which brings me to one question, did Dalinar approve the Make Ter'Angreal talent for you? Can't really go forward with much before you get that.

If you want to chat via PM or MSN, you know how to contact me. Otherwise I'm fine with keeping this an open thread for others to see.

"Then lift your head man, you're no good to us if you can't even do that." Covai chided the man. Firstly the recruitment parties slacking of and just sending people through instead of escorting them like they should, and now they send through men too timid to even keep their head's up. He'd have to have a word to them later.

"This way." Covai told the man, nodding his head to him to follow as he started off towards the barracks. "

"So what's you name, and what are you doing here?"

Thats, right, he's back, and he's promoted.

Vykor Temmer is now Dedicated :D

Good to have you back mate :D

Have fun :D

G'day :D

Thanks for the welcome everyone. You guys all know me anyways, so lets get some of the basics out of the way.

Contact Details:

Msn: Shinji_misato@hotmail.com

Email: Covai_Seriba@dragomount.com

Feel free to get a hold of me via either of these two methods, that or you can always just drop me a PM. Old folk, feel free to pester me as always. New folks, feel free to do likewise :D

Now lets get to the partying :D

That, or we can just admit no one ever really pays attention to you :P That could explain why we haven't seen you for so long :P

I've sent you a PM :)

I've checked my emails but don't have a copy of it. PM it to me or send it to my BT email Covi_Seriba@Dragonmount.com and I'll be able to take care of it for you :D My hotmail address would also be fine to email it too.

Yep, its finally clocked over into 2007 in Australia, (for the east coast at least), and it also marks the fact that my internet is finally up and I'm back and will be posting on all my RPs over the next day or so.

So once again, Happy New Years to everyone, hope you've all head one hell of a year, and hope you made it home safely after all the parties :D

Also, Dali is a pretty busy RL wise, so if you need anything sorted out, drop me a PM. :)

"I'll tell you what we're doing." Covai focused his mind and seized control of Saidin. It wasn't something that felt comfortable at the best of times, and certainly wasn't something enjoying doing first thing of a morning. But such was life.

Wrapping his weave around the woman Covai slipped his shield in place. Something just didn't seem right though. It might be just because she was unconcious, but Covai felt like something was missing. And if she was Aes Sedai, Covai wasn't about to risk the chance.

Looking to Marden, Covai nodded to the woman. "Wake her up"

Covai gave a mental shrug at the Dedicated's explanation. Truth or not, it didn't really matter. Everyone had their own secrets, and these men couldn't be expected to become weapons without a little experimentation now and then. The Creator only knew how many of Covai's experiments had gone wrong during his earlier years at the Tower.

Releasing the source, Covai sat down on the ground his arms resting on his crossed legs as he nodded for Nakor to do the same. Looking the man straight in the eye, Covai spoke what could be the final question he had for the man today.

"Now tell me, just why is it you should become Asha'man? What gain will there be to the tower, and what gain is there in it for you?"

I'll have a word with Dali. I've got a week off after tomorrow and will be posting like crazy. If Dali wont get back to you, I'll take a stand as ADL and give you some scroes. I've still got the sheet he uses from a while ago. Give it 3 days tops and you'll have your scores.

Again, sorry about this lack of help from those who are supposed to be in charge :S

Covai nodded and scratched the back of his head as he looked at the Dedicated. "Vicious little bugger aint ya?" Looking at Nakor's damaged manikin Covai shrugged. "You got the first part of the question right, but I'd have to mark you off on some of your second parts."

"The whole point of making it seem that Saidin was never involved is so that the Black Tower doesn't stand out as suspects. People are suspicious of us as it is, and having someone crushed with nothing actually on top of them or drowning when water is nowhere near by cries of foul play." Covai tilted his head to the side slightly. "Makes sense?"

"Now I'll go through each of your ideas for the elements."

"With fire you've got the idea. The only point I have with your second idea is be careful when you do it. When somebody suddenly starts jerking and running round in pain from their blood it gets damn hard to keep a subtle thread like that going. You could easily end up piercing skin or leaving massive burn marks on their flesh. So be careful."

"Water, whilst you've got some nice ideas, for most Asha'man they are difficult to do. Our strengths lie with Fire and Earth. I doubt even I have the strength to encase a victim in water like you suggested. Besides, why encase the entire victim when their mouth and nose are the only parts you need to drown? Your second idea is not only more realistic, it also takes a lot less effort, assuming you don't miss where their lungs are of course."

"Air, I've mentioned is another element we're not particularly strong in. True, a Shield of Air is amongst our most common defensive weaves, but it still takes a good amount of effort to make one. And to tell you the true, a strong enough fire or earth attack would shatter straight through it."

"But thats getting side tracked. Your idea of crushing someone with air has merit, but actually summoning the strength in air on that scale is again, not something most Asha'man can do. In a battle setting a simple blade of air across the throat would be much easier."

"And your idea for blocking of the nose and mouth does hold merit. The main question for you is whether its easier to maintain three tiny weaves with pinpoint accuracy at the same time, or hold one bigger weave over their whole face. Like with the fire ball I showed you, they both work, its just a matter of preference."

"As for subtly with earth? How many times have you woven pitfall as a soldier? Its not that uncommon for someone to trip on a whole and bang their head on a, rather conviently place, sharp rock."

"Now as for sending someone to sleep with spirit, Dalinar and Sheckid are the only ones, besides maybe Andar, who I know of that are skilled enough to put people to sleep with spirit. Just know that a weave can be done isn't the same as knowing HOW to do it. And I'm a bit surprised to hear you say you've done it. Just who was it you used the weave on?"

Covai scratched the back of his head lazily as he waited for Marden to open the door. The soldier had made it clear that this was important, but Covai doubted the man actually had any idea what was going on. Marden had probably just barked at the man and sent him running.

Stepping inside the room, Covai's eyes scanned around for any signs of a problem. Raising an eyebrow at the women tied to the chair, the edge of Covai's mouth twisted into a grin. "So whats wrong Marden..." Covai asked, turning his head to address the man while keeping his eyes on the woman "you forgotten what to do after getting them half undressed or something?" Covai guessed there was more to it than that, but after having been responsible for waking him up this early, the man could deal with a bad joke or two.

Covai couldn't help but grin. "Smart arse." Truth be told it was a interesting version of the weave. Damn rude and dangerous, but Covai was already thinking of the potential the weave could have on the battle field.

Turning to the Dedicated, Covai decided to move onto the next step. "Okay, that was good. Now that you've shown some inginuity, I've got some questions for you. I want you to give me a way to kill a man using each of the five elements by themselves. Also, tell me how you can use each element to kill a man without leaving any trace that Saidin was involved. You'll soon learn that some situations call for tact, rather than brute force."

Lol. Old habits die hard :P

Yes, its official, my exams are finally over :D Also, my 21st was on monday, and I've now got 3 months of holidays staring me in the face.

So yes, sorry about my unannounced LOA, exams just got the better of me.

Now who's up for some explosions :D

Phew, thought we were in trouble with a big boss coming in :P

In answer to your first question, Asha'man are free to leave the farm grounds any time. They are still servents of the Dragon Reborn and can be called upon at anytime. So physically yes they can leave the 'grounds' of the black tower, but no they can't leave the service of the farm.

Secondly, yes we learnt them both from Jarron and his captured forsaken buddy after the fall of the stone of tear.

Anything else we can help ya with? :D

Dali was/is having problems sortting things out with the website. He's working on a new site and set of boards as we speak. These were just something I found when I was bored and they we're easy to use :)

Well it was my 21st yesterday :P

Fine, ignore me then :(

Covai sat on the top of the stack of firewood leaning against the wall of the inn, munching on a roll stuffed with beef and cheese as he looked up at the clear blue sky. Storm Leader of the Black Tower he may be, but he certainly didn’t look it at that moment. Taking a sip from the wineskin at his hip, Covai washed the food down as someone came through the back of the inn.

Shielding his eyes from the sun, Covai took a look to see who it was. It was about time Nakor showed up. Covai had told the Dedicated to meet him outside the Inn after lunch. The man had been making good progress during his time at the Tower. Today Covai would be finding out just how good that progress was.

Whistling, Covai got the fellow's attention and waved him over. Rolling his eyes as the Dedicated saluted, Covai shook his head and motioned the man to relax. "Take it easy, I'm not hear to tear you to sheads or anything. Here.... catch." Covai took the winskin and tosssed it to the man. "Have a drink.â€

"All right, it’s time to see just how far you’ve come along in your training Nakor. You've now reached a stage where you’re deemed, and have shown yourself to be capable of handling each of the five elements of Saidin in simple circumstances, under supervision, having been shown what to do, step by step, in order, over and over, each day, on numerous occasions, at all hours... And its time to kick your training up a notch. But first some simple revision. "

Dropping from the stack of wood, Covai shoved the rest of the roll into his mouth and seized the source. Moving his hands as he worked, Covai shaped the earth to create a stone manikin roughly the same size as the Dedicated. "So you see how its done?" Covai asked the Dedicated standing opposite him. "Just grab hold of the earth, and push, pull, tug, squeeze or whatever" Covai shruggged "Until its in the shape you want." Wiping his hands of the matter as the Dedicated nodded, Covai released the source and motioned for Nakor to try for himself.

Finishing off the food in his mouth as he waited, Covai nodded his approval once Nakor had created his own manikin. The man seemed to have the right idea, but Covai doubted he had made many life sized objects before. "Well, now that thats over, I'll be showing you how to blow stuff up." Covai raised his eyebrows a few times in what looked like enthusiasim. Truth be told, he simply had an itch that was starting to annoy him.

Pushing the irritation from his mind, Covai reseized the source and stretched out his hand palm up, forming a thread of red fire. Twisting it into a circle, Covai gave it a little tug and started feeding more power into it, letting it grow in size and intensity. "Now this, is a fireball." Covai showed it to the Dedicated....by making it dart to within an inch of his face.

"Now, remember your mother telling you not to play with fire?" Covai asked as he walked a few paces away from the manikins. Nakor nodded stiffly as he followed, seemingly unimpressed with Covai’s stunt. "Ignore what they told you. Truth be told, there's something empowering about being able to set random objects of fire. Looks cool too." Covai commented as he spun around and sent the ball into the middle of the manikin, baking it where it stood. "See?â€

"Clear your mind and sieze the source" Covai instructed Nakor, becoming serious once again. "Now, single of the element of fire. There are two ways to do this. Either from a single thread and form it into a circle, or concentrate it all in one point. It works easier if you focus above the palm of your hand. Pretend it's a ball you're holding. Either way, once you've got the thread formed, Feed it until it becomes a sphere, a ball of fire. Dont worry about making it too big, or you'll burning your hand at this stage, just make it as big as feels comfortable to sustain. Then, once you've formed in, raise your hand with the flame just above it, to show me what you've done. Now try it. You have done this before after all"

Picking up an stone from the ground as Nakor’s fireball formed, Covai began rolling the stone in his hand as he nodded for the Dedicated to throw the fireball. Watching as the left arm and shoulder of the manikin hit, Covai was impressed with the charred markings left behind. The man was no weakling, despite his physical appearance.

"I'll be testing you later on your aim. Its harder than it looks to hit a moving target. But thats for later..."

Holding out the stone he had been rolling in his palm, Covai spoke "Watch.." Weaving fire wrapped in earth and a small trace of spirit into the stone, Covai waited until the stone started to almost pulse. Then, quickly throwing it between the mankins, he wove a shield of air around himself and Nakor in time to watch the stone explode, blowing a leg off the manikin and causing it to topple to the ground with a thud.

Letting go of the shield, Covai faced Nakor to explain. "Grenade. Infuse something with enough heat fast enough and it will explode. That what the fire in the weave was for. The earth helps contain the explosion for a limited time as does the spirit. The weave can be done without spirit, but I've found it makes it a little harder to make the timing of the explosion reliable." Picking up another stone from the ground, Covai tossed it to Nakor.

"Take it easy to start. This is a very simple weave, but I don’t want you blowing off your hand just because you made a mistake. I don’t want you to try anything big until after five or six goes, and you're feeling comfortable with the timing. After that you can make something impressive." Weaving earth, Covai make a pitfall just beside the two of them.

"Toss them into there for now. That way if something does go wrong we're shielded. I suggest averting your eyes when it explodes as well. The last thing we want is a bright flash or flying dirt to blind you." Covai shrugged. "That or a rock could pierce through your head."