No worries hun! :D

And yeah my Jehaine is back!!!!! :P

Masuko was slightly off about dealing with yet another class in Saidar. Her last class had resulted in the Mistress of Novices herself showing up! Pushing those thoughts aside she sat down and listened to Meli as she explained today's lesson.

She felt a glimpse of fear then as she realized that she had to actually work that close to someone as she worked with the Power. Then she calmed herself by calling the Hawk in her mind but she made sure that it was a cloudy day indeed within her mind so she didn't draw upon Saidar. it felt good to be that calm and clear headed, and to know that Saidar was only a thought away. This is what I came here for! I can't let one accident hold me back, instead I have learned from it and now it is time to move forward. She told herself as she grew slightly defiant, not at Meli or the class but at herself as she dared herself to push forward and do this lesson.

Standing up she stalked forward like a hunter went to prey. "Calm yourself Masuko." She closed her eyes at those words and let her body relax with her mind. She turned the clouds within from storming to puffy and playful. The she opened her eyes and watched the threads of elements as they were held out before her.

Just letting go of her own choice was difficult but when she managed it, everything went very fast. The clearish blue one seemed to call to her, it reminded her of a gently blowing breeze. Reaching for it to try and pull it seperate, she was amazed at how easily it came to her and how it felt like a gentle wind blowing through her hands. " This one is Air! I can almost feel a breeze as I touch it!"

Then she let go of that thread and moved onto the milky one. It felt like nothing she could describe, at least she was sure it wasn't one of the four basic elements which meant it was Spirit. It was kind of like grabbing at emotions, they were there and you could sense them but you couldn't actually touch them. It was like a serene feeling that hummed through her. " This is Spirit and feels like emotion. A peaceful sense seems to come over me while I hold this one."

Relunctently she let go of the thread and looked at the others. She reached for the dark blue one next. She sensed a rush of coolness wash over and through her as she held it. Like a river rushing about heror as if she was thrown into one. She could hold it but it kept feeling like it was slipping in her grasp and she clenched her hands without realizing it as she forced it to stay in her control. " This is Water, cool and rushing as it tries to slip away."

She gladly released that one and looked at the last two. One red and one bronze, these were the ones that males were typically stronger in. She almost shied away from them both before remembering that there was no male here. It was just her and other females, so she rubbed her hands briskly as if she were preparing to tackle her brother or one of his friends back home. The she felt for which was which even though she was sure she knew already.

The red one of course brought a sense of heat and rage while the bronze one seemed crushing and heavy. She reached for that heat mentally and physically, but it just seemed to wisp away and out of her grasp. She reached again and this time she tried to come from all sides at once, forcing it to come to her as it had no where else to go. It was tough and she was sweating by the time she had a firm grip on it but she had conquered this Fire thread. " This is fire and feels like a raging heat that likes to shift and constantly move around."

Then she let it snap back and immediately apologized to Meli as the Accepted staggered a step from the thread lashing back into place like that. Blushing slightly and more aware that she could still hurt someone here she reached for the final thread. It didn't budge, not even a little bit. It was immovable as a stone was, and that just made her more determined to succeed. Wiping her brow she squared her shoulders and reached out once more. Hands in front of her and her mind wrapping around that one thread, she tried not to seperate it so much as she let it slide into her grasp as she broke it's foundation. She left it no where to go but to her, effectively dislodging it. But this one took her the longest and she was pouring sweat as was evident by her soaked dress. " I got to treat this like a landslide that I have to guide. Uhng! I am done!"

She let go slowly this time but by the time she was done she was beyond exhaustion. Stumbling back to her seat, she slumped into her chair and closed her eyes. She thought about absolutely nothing as she hovered on the brink of falling asleep and listening to the other Novices do what she had just done.

Masuko Svetanya, Novice of the White Tower!

So the thread is up for the beginning of the Hailene and I am the only one so far to post after the Daughter of the Nine Moons, may she live forever!

Where is all the Seanchan that had their bios recently approved? ;) :P

I think it would be really cool to capture some Reds like in the books. You know the Reds send some sisters to oust us and we take them by surprise! Then we can get to know our captives and let those who want form RP Bonds that way!?

Clean the Taint! Woot! No more madness!  :D

Maybe send a group (active RPers) over to Shadar Logath, to help the Dragon clean the Taint for good, and make it really good! Like having people get close to burning out their ability or callasping from exhaustion when it is done or something along those lines.

Gaidan nodded an affirmation when he was asked about being on the rolls in a sure and quick nod. As he was about to clarify with words, the Warder continued speaking in what felt like a rush. "Alright then, I'll teach you. But here are the rules. You'll do what I tell you, you will ask questions. Understood?" He didn't even pause for Gaidan to consent. "First lesson, go over to the wall there and choose a weapon that feels right in your hands, tell me why you chose it." Knowing he was expected to rush off, he turned and walked briskly to the rack of practice weapons.

He knew this was an important choice, not just because it would be his first weapon of his own choosing but also because he had to explain why he chose it. He thought back to his childhood fights with his brothers and the other boys in the village. He hadn't been the hard hitter or a powerhouse fighter like his brothers. Instead he had been a quick and relentless flurry of quick punches and was constantly moving. So he thought he wouldn't be good with two handed weapons and probably not heavy single handed weapons either. So light weapons, but that will decrease my range. Two light weapons maybe?

Grabbing two short swords, he experimentally swung them in unison from high to low. It felt good and fast, like he was meant to wield them. The Warder who had taught him how not to hurt himself had trained him in a long sword and he had been a little clumsy. These two together with their light weight and capability to be used in quick strikes made him feel like he had his choice. Turning back towards the Warder, he walked briskly knewing he had taken a fair bit of time in his selection.

Reaching his new Master, he looked him full in the eye with confidence, " I chose these two short swords because I have always been a little clumsy with heavy weapons and when I am bare fisted I am quick and like to move around. These reflect that style, they will allow me to use my speed and agility to dance around my opponents while raining strikes upon them. Is this choice going to be a problem sir? I can train with a long sword, but would feel more natural with these." Then he swung them in quick precise high to low and side to side strikes. He felt more at ease with them and it showed in how well he controlled them. Relaxing into a basic stance with his right hand shoulder high and a little in front of his face, he brought his left hand up to the middle of his chest lining it near his ear. Then he waited for the Warder to correct his stance and begin his lesson.

Gaidan Hatori, Warder in Training!

Ok Kyn, I have no idea what your Warder looks like but here is what I got for an opener: Basic Forms Lesson!

Gaidan had asked around the Yard about how to become the best as fast as he could and had been told to learn the forms. So here he was in the training yard waiting for a Tower Guard or Warder to come in so he could ask them to teach him. It wasn't the best way perhaps but all he could think of since this is where they all trained at.

He watched everyone who entered but they all seemed to be passing through or busy sparring with equals. He was starting to give up when a lone Warder walked in. Looking behind the Warder as he took off his cloak, Gaidan got excited. This Warder was alone and now was his chance! Walking quickly, he strode up to the man and stopped a good five paces away out of respect.

"Excuse me sir!? I am Gaidan Hatori a trainee here and I was wondering if you might be able to help me? I need to learn some sword forms. I can hold a blade without hurting myself but other then wild swings, I have no real training. Could you spare some time to teach me sir?!"

The Warder turned and looked at him, as if weighing him. Then he spoke in a low and hard voice, " I do not think I can help you lad. I am sorry but you might try that Warder there." He pointed to a man who had just entered the Yard, " He has just returned and is looking for things to keep himself busy. You might also learn more then forms if you ask the right questions." With a wink the man turned and joined another Warder in a sparring match.

Turning his attention back to the Warder at the far end, Gaidan slowly started ducking and weaving across the Yard. His chest itched even though it had been healed from his survival class but he still felt a slight ache and gently massaged the scar he had asked for. Now standing before the man he was a little nervous although he couldn't say why, maybe it was the way this Warder carried himself. Bracing himself, he squared his shoulders and took the last few steps.

" Excuse me? I was told you might be willing to teach me some sword forms? My name is Gaidan and I am fairly new here. I can hold and swing a sword but even a fellow trainee could disarm me at my current skill. So sir, can you please teach me?!"

Gaidan Hatori, Warder in Training!

Soldier to Dedicated: Promoted due to March Madness! ;)

Dedicated to Asha'man:

Learning RPs,

Saidin Learning: In progress, 2 posts, Here: OP Class

Non-Saidin Learning: Haven't started yet

Using Saidin: Haven't started yet

Inter-DIV: Haven't started yet

Dual Asha'man: Haven't started yet

Well I need to learn something non-Saidin related. I could learn to gamble from you!? What other things can you teach a Dedi!?

Syl

Cain Ddraiglyn, Dedicated. BIO

OOC: Carried over from these two threads: Conflict: Exploring the wrong area of the Tower! Challenge: Homeland

IC:

Gaidan stood before the Mistress of Trainees door in a mixed state of emotions that were barely contained in the Void. On one hand he had to present himself for punishment because he was in the wrong area of the Tower on his first day! On the other he was ecstatic to know that when he reached Tower Guard status he would belong to a very beautiful Sister that needed him! Oh Rasheta! I will make it soon that I can be with you! Gathering his nerves and silently vowing to push forward no matter what the Mistress did to him, he knocked sharply three times.

Then he waited in as much of an erect position as he knew how to muster. He began to wonder just what she would do to him. This was his first day and already he was here, he could only imagine what could be done to him. As his mind started to dream up all kinds of horrid things that she could and just might do to him, he was brought to the image of Rasheta, all disheveled and in need of him and his protection. Those thoughts allowed him to maintain his composure and the Void as he waited.

Gaidan Hatori, Warder Trainee!

He was breathless and only became more so when she didn't pull completely away from him. Instead his heart raced as she accepted him and his promise! When she leaned up to him and kissed him, his blood flew through him igniting feelings and sensations he had never before experienced in all his short life. So dazed was he that when she finally pulled completely away from him he just stood there for a moment before her final words sunk in.

Turning slowly as he smiled wonderingly at her, he did as she instructed. Walking back through the Tower seemed to take no time at all as he kept going back to that kiss in his mind. He didn't notice if anyone else tried to talk with or stop him and before long found himself before the Mistress of Trainees door.

Gaidan Hatori, Warder Trainee.

In love! and trouble!

OOC: Continuing this in the Waders Yard!

Saehchan,

Lt. Fyruk was aboard the Daughter of the Nine Moon's, may she live forever!, flagship Hailene training with his squad of the Ever Victorious Army. They were good men, every one of them, but he was a newer Lt. and felt he had to prove himself. So with the grace from years of dancing the sword forms he flowed through the forms as he sparred against his squad. He went from Cat Crossing the Courtyard to Cat on Hot Sand to Lion on the Hill to Lightning of Three Prongs to Low Wind Rising. Then he sensed something, holding his free hand palm up to signal a stop to sparring he turned to the prow of the ship.

There she was! The Daughter of the Nine Moons, may she live forever! She was beautiful, as one of the Blood often was and was about to speak. That was the commotion, everyone bowing or going prone to await Her words. He Folded the Fan and bowed his head, clasping his hands together before him. He was covered in sweat and shirtless, but none of that mattered to him as he waited for his Lady to speak.

As he stood there he remembered his first meeting with Her. It was only a few days ago that he had been just a typical da'covale dancing sword forms for his then Lady. Then the fighting broke out and he killed two Death Watch guards belonging to the Daughter of the Nine Moons, may she live forever!, while trying to defend his own Lady. Needless to say he was overcome by the Death Watch after their initial shock wore off and was badly injured. He was surprised by Her twice that day, once when he awoke to find himself healed and again when She promoted him to Lt. in the Ever Victorious Army with promises to become one of Her Death Watch guards if he proved himself worthy to Her.

Even now he was proud of earning Her favor! It showed in his very stance, head appropiately bowed and his body defiantly erect! He owed that pride and sense of worth to Her and the Captain of Her personal Death Watch. Something he would never forget and he would protect Her and Her honor with his dying breath. He glanced at Her out from under his brow and noticed the sun rising behind Her. It made a beautiful sunrise that paled in comparison to how angelically beautiful it made Her silhouette. One day my Lady I will serve You as one of Your Death Watch! I will not disappoint or bring you sei’taer!

Then She spoke and his heart raced at the idea of being able to earn a new name for his actions in the soon to be Hailene. Of course the only way he wanted to earn that new name was by becoming one of Her personal guards! A Death Watch! Oh how he prayed for the day he would be given the Ravens and a new name!

Upon Her command anchor was raised and they were on their way! With high spirits and a lot of pride and love for his Lady, he turned back to the men of his squad. " Do you hear that men!? New names, sei’mosiev, and it will all be taken before the Empress!, may she live forever! Now we train twice as hard so we will crush the thieves and take back what belongs to the Empress, may she live forever!" With that he charged back into the men with Unfolding the Fan followed by Thistledown Floats on the Whirlwind.....

Fyruk Da'covale, Seanchan Lt. for the Ever Victorious Army!

K, thanks! :D

Thank you! Basic Forms for me please! Since all my other RP's are in progress my WS is 1! Hehe! :D

Sorry to hear that! *Snuggles!* :'(

I understand if you are busy but I posted my Pick Up thread in the North RP section a while ago. Just wondering if no one saw it!?

Pick Up!

We don't do mentors here in the Warders Q. Although, like now, when you ask plenty of people will voluteer to help! :D

Hey Kyn, would you consider doing a class with varying Trainees? I mean with a lot of us being at different WS's could you teach a class where people are at different stages in training? IE: Different forms, etc. It could be the Req for either the elective: Basic Forms or the Evaluation one, only you evaluate more then one of us. It would be 5 posts a piece for the Eval one and 12 forms (4 posts?) for the basic forms one. Just an ideal I had. :)

Dainin almost laughed out loud at the girls bumbling attempts. If it wasn't for the Void he would have! I may not be good but this girl is going to make me look like I am at least competent! Moving in a slow, yet steady, advance he made his way towards her and struck low for her knees.

OOC:Ok Tigara, how do you want to do this? I feel that since you seem intent on failing you can post a few attacks and blocks as you see fit for your char and then I can fill in the blanks for Dainin inmy post. K?

Michael sat behind the desk once more. A week had passed he was keen on seeing how many had actually practiced their letters over the past week. Once again the students filed in and sat at their tables. New paper had been placed before them as well as new ink bottles and quills.

Waiting patiently for the last student to find their seat, he stood and using Earth and Fire weaves, cleared the writing slab. Then he turned once more and tapped the pointer sharply on the desk to get their attention. " Today we'll start with simple words then have a quick review of your letters and sounds. I want you all to come up one at a time and sound out each letter from your own writing and then turn in all your papers you wrote on. We shall begin those reviews as soon as I have finished today's leeson. We will do twenty words today and Rendra, you shall go last."

He turned and started tracing on the slab simple words such as cat and dog. Sail, boat, man and so on until he had twenty words. Turning back to the class once more he said, " Now the same as last week, you will sound out the words as you write them. Unlike last week, you will only write the word once and turn it in with your work from the last assignment."

He then walked around the class and helped those who needed it and made corrections as he felt necessary. Satis fied that all had it down for the most part he returned to the front of the class saying, " We shall now begin your sounds from last week. Do not disappoint me!"

Then he sat down to listen and read. Each student came up and did as instructed, some sounded horible and their papers looked as bad as they sounded. Those ones he gave extra work to do during the next week, the others needed minor adjustments but overall did quite well. Then it was Rendra's turn.

Michael NSW Dreadlord

OOC: Feel free to chose simple words to use to make up the twenty. Also the choice of success or failure for the sounds of the letters is yours, just keep in mind that it means extra work for failure! ;)

Nice bio, I don't have the ok to CC bios yet but it has my approval. Hehe, now if Ata sees anything I missed! ;)

Ok Matalina, I am lost now. Eqwina said since I started with a WS 1 that the intro doesn't raise my WS to 2, and now you are saying it does. Who do I listen to? I mean one of you is my DL and the other is a long time Staff member!

Masuko stood there and was thinking so hard about how she could avoid getting kicked out that she failed to notice anyone else's problems or the entrance of the Mistress of Novices herself until she said that one word, " Explain!

Walking forward a little she looked very upset and disgusted with herself. Hanging her head she explained in that soft voice of hers, " It is my fault Larindhra Sedai. I was thinking of a Hawk and wind and before I could pull back and stop," she pointed to the desk, " that happened! I am so sorry, I didn't mean to do it. Please don't expel me!"

Now to all that could see a fire bloomed within her. She went from being a dejected looking girl to a fiery and regal hawk in the blink of an eye! " I will not accept expulsion! I will train harder and never allow Saidar to control me again! I will be Aes Sedai and one of the best you have ever seen Larindhra Sedai!" Realizing who she was talking to she toned herself down but the fire was still there.

Looking around she finally noticed all that had gone on around her and decided it was time to be silent before she got blamed for the rest of what had happened.

Gaidan listened to Rasheta with growing concern that she would turn from him. Not because of his birthplace as he had originally thought, now it was because he could tell she was pushing him away!. He tried to speak only to have her gently place her fingers against his lips and a stirring he had never felt before raced through him. It spread like a burning fire from his lips and quickly spread until it settled in his groin.

Blushing he allowed her to finish only to feel like a bucket of ice had been thrown over him. When he saw the tear streak down her cheek his heart nearly burst with desire to hold and comfort her. He held still though and allowed her to finish. By the end as she turned to leave he was shocked so bad that he just stood as if rooted to the ground.

He stayed like that until she turned and told him to seek her later on if he still felt for her then. Realizing he had a chance he rushed towards her. He wasn't sure what he would do or say, only that he needed to comfort her and hold her until her pain was gone. So he flew down the hall in a swift and fluid motion and took her into his embrace.

Holding her tightly to him, he whispered softly into her ear, " I am sorry for your loss Rasheta. I will do as you ask and make no vows or promises except one. I swear to you that I will train to be the swiftest and most deadliest Warder ever to live! I won't die until you say I can, I will suffer any injury and still fight on until you are safe. Then you can heal my wounds so I can fight some more for you! I am yours here and now! Whether you accept me now or when I make Tower Guard doesn't matter, for I speak my vows for you now! Be still and cry no more for soon I will come for you and stay by your side until I die!" Then he held her close until her tears stopped, whether she fought him or not. He held her until she commanded him to let go.

Gaidan Hatori, Warder in Training

OOC: I still don't know if the Warder DL is going to ok a Bond now so if you want we can wait or play this as a promising to Bond RP! ;) :P

Sorry for double posting! Found some stuff for you!

!Riordan Sevion! Air 6, Earth 8, Fire 8, Spirit 8, Water 5, Str 35, Skill 27, Potency 62 - Age ?

So I have scores and can't find a bio, but I am asking Ata now if it is on the old site. It's not, so send us the old bio, updated with info on when he was RPed and reqs done, etc. We have his rank as a Mae'shadar. As long as your up-dated bio is sent in you keep you rank and status!

Sylvirci,

MoI

Welcome back Jens! I am Sylvirci! The Master of Initiates for the Congress of Shadow (The DIV for the Dark Ones followers!). The SG is now the ORG or community side and no longer connected to the DIV and RP side. So if you are looking to RP as a Dreadlord I am the one to talk to. :D

Now as to your bio for Riordan Sevion, I will see if I can find it. I might not though because a few years ago DM underwent a huge makeover and unfortunately things were lost. I will also ask Ata, our DIV Leader, if she knows anything about it. If you have a copy of it, please email it to our DIV email: shadowhall@gmail.com

Any questions please feel free to PM me or my MSN and email (they are the same!) at sylvirci@yahoo.com  Welcome back and I hope to corrupt you soon! ;) :P

Sylvirci,

Master of Initiates

Congress of Shadow!