Wheel of Time MUD

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Total: Penzei: 5 qps
Alexis: 3 qps
Eldrenia: 1 qps

Point of view: Penzei

Participant:
Alexis Sedai
Eldrenia Sedai
Accepted Penzei


Summary: Penzei finds out the results of her recent Tower vote which she failed by an apparent narrow margin. Alexis Sedai provides sound guidance on how to move forward. Eldrenia returns from her research!

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Solarium of the Yellow Ajah
Tall, arched windows offer a view of the island of Tar Valon and the
confluence of the river Erinin beyond Southharbor, as the river starts on
its journey to Tear. Pots and plants dot the balcony outside the windows.
Chairs have been drawn up near the windows and vases containing bouquets of
of yellow flowers have been placed nearby. Several desks and clusters of
chairs have been distributed around the room, allowing for informal
discussion of Yellow Sisters' research and studies.
[ obvious exits: N ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: door
Sumptuously upholstered, a gold brocade chaise lounge with gilded legs rests nearby.
A large desk made of fine, thick wood stands across the room from here.
A chair made of red oak rests next to the table.
A chair made of red oak rests next to the table.
Alexis d'Mene, Elder Sister is standing here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A Yellow Sister glides past.
A silver-haired Aes Sedai sits here, reading.
Corele Hovian stands here with concern in her eyes.

Penzei senses Alexis connecting to the True Source.

Alexis gestures at the door with her hand.

The door silently swings shut and lock with a soft *click*.

Alexis sits down and rests on a chaise lounge.

Alexis says 'Please, make yourself comfortable and take a seat.'

Alexis says 'How are you today?'

sit chair
Penzei sit down on a stout oaken chair.

Penzei says 'I am well!'

Penzei says 'Yourself Alexis Sedai? It has been a few weeks since we last spoke!'

Alexis thinks hard.

Alexis says 'I am doing well, today. I have been busy of late, with a number of things on
my mind.'

Alexis says 'Tell me what has been on your mind and how you have been doing for the past
few weeks.'

Penzei says 'I find myself needing direction after I have done so much'

Penzei says 'I have climbed the proverbial mountain persay, and I need another mountain'

Alexis says 'I know that Jenda or the other Yellows had informed you that you were up for
the vote to be tested for the shawl. I assume one of them has already spoken with you
since then about the outcome?'

Corele Hovian glares at Alexis.

Alexis looks at Corele Hovian archly.

Penzei says 'No one has spoken to me about the outcome... I only know that I am not currently
being tested...'

Penzei gaze kind of trails off to randomness.

Alexis says 'I believe in the strength of transparency, and constructive feedback. And I
stand committed to seeing you wearing the ring and the shawl both, some day, as do many
Aes Sedai both within and outside of the Yellow Ajah.'

Penzei smiles happily.

Alexis says 'To the end, I will say that you did not pass the vote, by the slimmest of
margins.'

Penzei looks up and to the right for a moment, her eyes sort of glazing over before she
blinks a few times and swallows hard.

Penzei says 'I see'

Alexis says 'I am sorry to be the bearer of this news, and for the outcome. The Yellow
Ajah takes pride in our apprentices, and in your work.'

Alexis says 'I spoke with Sheriam privately to ensure that the votes were tallied and
reviewed fairly, and she personally attested to their accuracy and fairness.'

Penzei faces turns stoic as she clenches her jaw.

Penzei says 'I'm here to stay, tell me what I need to do'

Alexis nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'Since your vote was finalized, I have personally reached out to several
Sisters, both within our Ajah but also among the other Ajahs.'

Alexis says 'I wish to offer some feedback that is aggregated across several of the themes
I have received, with a focus on actionable, constructive guidance.'

Penzei produces a leather binder with parchment and a quill from seemingly nowhere out of
her dress...

Alexis says 'First, even from several Sisters who voted against you being ready to take
the test, the consensus I received was that they still desire you to pass and believe that
you have some clear strengths.'

Penzei holds the quill to a parchment and prepares to take notes.

Alexis says 'They described you as bubbly, supportive, easy going, and friendly.'

Alexis shares a warm smile.

Penzei says 'And yet, here we sit'

Alexis says 'A few commented that at times, your tendency to be bubbly lended itself to
casual behavior that they deemed unpolished and not becoming of someone about to wear the
shawl.'

Penzei places her quill and binder on the floor next to her as she leans forward before
speaking.

Penzei says 'I have dedicated myself to the art of healing, being compassionate and
allieviating the hardships of this world through the One Power'

Alexis nods, a hint of a smile on her face.

Penzei says 'How is that not in the keeping of what we are doing here ?'

Penzei her faces turns cold as stone.

Alexis says softly, 'Please remember that I am relaying this information as a desire to
help, and to guide, not to criticize or insult. And I am relaying others' opinions.'

Penzei sighs.

Penzei says 'I'm sorry Alexis Sedai, I didn't mean that as an offense to you.'

Alexis nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'I understand.'

Alexis says 'You had a recent interaction with the novice Lexiane. An Aes Sedai who
reviewed the lesson noted that your style with her was more like a fellow novice, giggling
and joking, than as a source of authority.'

Alexis says 'I do not want you to deny yourself, or lose sight of your strengths or
personality. The Yellow Ajah values passion.'

Penzei says 'I could have told her to sit down and shut up but would she have listened to
anything I said, or would she just pretend to listen to get through it'

Alexis nods thoughtfully. 'I have not had the...pleasure of meeting that one yet, myself.
She certainly appears to be unruly at times.'

Penzei says 'She is mild compared to Elmira ? I think her name is.'

Alexis says 'Elmitsu?'

Penzei says 'Yes, Her!'

Alexis chuckles politely.

Penzei says 'That one is going to be a tough student!'

Alexis says 'Lexiane appears to have a very literal sense of things, and a willfulness
that is veiled by outward ignorance.'

Penzei says 'I would agree'

Penzei says 'But in my heart I would say she just needs guidance'

Alexis says 'For girls like that, I recommend warmth, but with boundaries and discipline,
too. Aes Sedai have feelings, and can show them. But we must also demonstrate constraint.'

Alexis nods in agreement.

Penzei says 'Both stern and empathic'

Alexis says 'Do I seem empathic to you?'

Penzei says 'You do'

Alexis says 'Do I seem casual to you? Do you think I treat you as I would a close friend?'

Penzei says 'Far much more than say Eldrenia Sedai, who literally carries a club around and
glares at novices'

Alexis emits a peal of bubbling laughter.

Penzei grins slightly at the mention.

Alexis says 'Do I seem casual to you? Do you think I treat you as I would a close friend?'

Penzei says 'Would ? Ofcourse I could see you doing so, but casual is not how I would describe
you'

Alexis nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'I would like to think that I am perceived by others as warm, caring, and
kind. I strive to exemplify these things.'

Penzei says 'I feel like I'm being told I'm too nice'

Alexis says 'But you can understand, perhaps, that I also must follow custom and decorum
appropriate for the shawl and my station.'

Corele Hovian glares at Alexis.

Alexis looks at Corele Hovian and rolls her eyes.

Corele Hovian glares at Alexis.

Alexis says 'There is one Accepted who sometimes stares at others very intensely.'

Alexis peers closely at Penzei; she should guard her secrets carefully...

Alexis says 'When really I think she is trying to simply convey looking closely and paying
close attention.'

Penzei grins slightly at the mention.

Alexis says 'The peering can come across as odd, even if it's completely benign and built
into the game.'

Alexis sits up a little straighter and nods to herself.

Alexis says 'Penzei, I will say that once you wear the shawl, you will not be subject to
the same customs, and other Aes Sedai's opinions may not have as much of a direct impact
on your life.'

Alexis says 'Jenda has the heart of a lion, and the temper of one at times. She had
difficulty for a time reaching the shawl because of this. Now, she speaks her thoughts
loudly, and I admire that in her.'

Alexis says 'She and Eldrenia share certain qualities that I envy. And yet both have been
in trouble because of them.'

Penzei grins slightly at the mention.

Penzei says 'I'm starting to see a trend here'

Alexis says 'Once you reach the shawl, you are accountable to your Sitters, the Hall of
the Tower, and the Amyrlin Seat. But the consequences for violating customs or laws are
more serious.'

Alexis flashes a grin.

Alexis says 'For now, I might suggest that you think of your greatest role models among
the Sisters, and attempt to emulate them and their style, while still being true to who
you are.'

Alexis says 'As I said, even those who voted against you thought that you were friendly
and kind interpersonally.'

Alexis says 'And more than one of them has explicitly told me that they would consider
voting in your favor instead if you were to make concerted efforts to address their
concerns.'

Alexis shares a warm smile.

Penzei clears her throat.

Alexis says 'The White Tower grows in strength with every Accepted who is raised. We would
not want to lose someone with your talent, or your Talent as it were.'

Penzei says 'So other than my demeaner and less than desirable traits, what else can I do ?'

Alexis says 'Some Sisters commented that they have heard you narrating things that were
perhaps unbecoming of an Aes Sedai, or eyes-and-ears reports to their Ajahs alleged that
you had a tendency to sometimes use coarse language in a vocal way (narrates).'

Penzei says 'I just spoke to Everesta Sedai about just that'

Alexis says 'I have not personally spent enough time around you to see examples of that,
myself, but others did share it.'

Penzei nods, acceptingly.

Alexis says 'I am not sure if some of these feel helpful or not.'

Penzei says 'It is'

Alexis says 'What Jenda adamantly opposes, as do the rest of my Ajah, is making you feel
'less than' or judged for being who are you.'

Alexis says 'At the same time, Aes Sedai have varying standards, often unspoken, about
what it means to comport oneself as a Sister. And earning the shawl means learning how to
read the undercurrents and incorporate that custom into your way of living.'

Penzei says 'If I may say Alexis Sedai, I am feeling VERY judged right now, but I hear what
you are saying and will make the necessary adjustments'

Alexis comforts Penzei.

Alexis says 'I must admit that I needed a few days to quiet my mind and calm my own
feelings before I even felt ready to approach you. And I am just one of your mentors.'

Alexis says 'A few others in my Ajah are perhaps still not so calm about it.'

Alexis' lips curve into a knowing smile.

Penzei says 'One of the things I like the most about the Yellow Ajah, is there isn't a single
mentor, it is a coven of compassionate individuals'

Alexis says 'As I said, the Yellow Ajah has a number of passionate women in our sorority.'

Alexis coughs loudly.

Alexis shares a warm smile.

Alexis says 'Let me look through my notes from the other Sisters to see what other
actionable feedback I can offer.'

Alexis says 'Some of the more battle-minded Aes Sedai noted that there were some occasions
in which you entered combat where the Light was already overwhelming Shadowspawn numbers.'

Penzei says 'I don't often go north of Fal Dara unless I am accompanied given I am more
support roll minded given my skill set currently.'

Alexis says 'This is not specific to you, as some of the Sisters have expressed concern
that having too many channelers in the north may scare the Trollocs and Fades from coming
down south, and may paradoxically prevent us from culling more of them.'

Alexis says 'For a Yellow apprentice, one suggestion would be that if you do choose to
head into combat (PK), if you find from reports that the Light far outnumbers the Dark,
you can go to a safe place within 1-2 zones and narrate that you are there and available
for Healing. And if the fight happens to fall back to that location, so be it.'

Penzei says 'I make an active effort to remain in a support role unless called for, on other
instances I am following one of the Gaidins, I don't think thats a fair assessment of MY
activity.'

Alexis nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'I suspected as much, based on our previous conversations.'

Penzei says 'By the light, on more than a few occasion I have been outnumbered in the blight'

Penzei says 'And barely escaped with my life'

Alexis nods in agreement.

Penzei says 'Not to mention getting fairly beat up recently just east of Tar Valon'

Penzei says 'Outnumbered...'

Alexis shares a warm smile.

Alexis says 'I am glad to hear you have survived such encounters, but more proud to know
that you have helped others survive in similar situations.'

Penzei says 'I do what I can, when I can'

Alexis says 'It is very difficult to receive negative feedback, Penzei. I appreciate your
patience with me today.'

Alexis says 'Did you know that I had a hard time for a while with reaching the shawl
because I focused so much of my studies on balance with both herbal treatment, and the One
Power?'

Alexis says 'My mother was a midwife and at one point a Wisdom apprentice, and although
she left that behind to be with my father, she passed along that interest to me.'

Alexis says 'But there were some at the time who balked at my interest in research on
herbs.'

Penzei says 'I did not, and to be quite honest, Alexis Sedai, I hold you in very high regard
and I don't take offense to anything you say negatively. It is merely, the situation.'

Alexis says 'I spent countless hours, days really, trying various combinations of herbs to
mix and discover recipes of some of the potions that had been lost to this Age, like the
cup of thick syrup.'

Alexis says 'I worked to reassure the Yellows at the time that I had the knowledge and
skill worthy of a Yellow Sister, not just a Wisdom, and that took some time. But I
succeeded.'

Penzei says 'The cure for even the most vile of poisons'

Alexis says 'And I believe you will succeed as well, if you do not allow yourself to
become disheartened and endeavor yourself to accept the feedback in your own way.'

Penzei says 'Also to be fair I don't think my prowess as an healer is the topic of discussion
here, as I've demonstrated both my ability for triage and propensity to create a system
Wisdoms can call the Yellow Ajah for aid, It is merely my public appearance that is
the cause of concern.'

Alexis says 'Ironically, after my lengthy time away from the Tower - over 9 years - I came
back and found that the potions had been rediscovered by someone else.'

Alexis nods at Penzei.

Alexis says 'I believe that is a fair assessment. Which makes the feedback probably even
harder to swallow, because I imagine you are feeling judged not on your skills but your
personality and character.'

Penzei says 'It is a tough ungent to swallow, yes'

Someone knocks on the carveddoor from the other side.

Alexis stops resting, and clambers on her feet.

Penzei senses Alexis connecting to the True Source.

Alexis gestures with her hand.

The door smoothly swings open.

Eldrenia has arrived from the north.

Alexis gasps in astonishment.

Eldrenia smiles happily.

Alexis greets Eldrenia with a light kiss on her cheek.

Eldrenia closes the carveddoor.

Alexis gestures at the door with her hand.

The door silently swings shut and lock with a soft *click*.
Eldrenia gestures at the door with her hand.

The door silently swings shut and lock with a soft *click*.

Alexis says 'Sister! It has been far too long.'

Eldrenia giggles.

Eldrenia greets Alexis with a light kiss on her cheek.

Penzei stands up.

Eldrenia says 'Way to long. '
Penzei curtseys to her audience.

Eldrenia smiles at Penzei.

Penzei says 'Greetings Eldrenia Sedai!'

Eldrenia says 'Hello, Penzei. '

Penzei says 'I echo Alexis Sedai's sentiment!'

Alexis says 'We were just about to wrap up our conversation here, I think.'

Eldrenia nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'I have been trying to pass along actionable, constructive feedback based on
aggregated input from various Aes Sedai who had concerns about Penzei's readiness for the
shawl.'

Eldrenia says 'You have my apologies, Penzei. I feel that I left you hanging these past
few months. I am glade to see you have been doing well, though. '

Alexis says 'The last thing I was going to say, Penzei, was that I hope some day you can
back at this moment in your tenure with the Tower as a positive one.'

Alexis says 'To have the most lasting impact on the White Tower, it requires collaboration
with the other Ajahs, and building bridges with those even whom you may not see eye to eye
with.'

Penzei says 'It is not your fault, Eldrenia Sedai, it is mine'

Penzei says 'Not to worry Alexis Sedai, I am not so easily broken...'

Alexis nods decisively. 'Good.'

Eldrenia says 'It's politics in my opinion. I'm sure Alexis has given you good advice on
how to move forward. I also think we will need to do some more back door talking on the
next vote. '

Alexis nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'Aye, we will be extra thorough to vet you and future apprentices.'

Penzei says 'She has, Eldrenia Sedai'

Eldrenia says 'speaking of politicking...'

Alexis says 'We thought we had, so I am sorry for this outcome but resolved as you are.'

Eldrenia says 'If you have wrapped up, I see a gray ajah sedai.'

Alexis flashes a grin.

Alexis says 'Penzei, what questions do you have for me?'

Alexis says 'What else can I answer or what counsel can I offer to support you at this
time?'

Penzei face goes emotionless as she replies," There is nothing more to say, Alexis Sedai,
There is only things to be done "

Alexis nods in agreement.

Alexis says 'I admire and respect your tenacity, Accepted.'

Eldrenia says 'If you didnt have it, I wouldn't have thought you ready. I'm glad to be
proven correct in my beliefs.'

Penzei nods, trying her best to be stoic.

Alexis says 'Keep up the good work I know that you are already doing. Reach out to me and
the other Yellows as needed.'

Penzei senses Alexis connecting to the True Source.

Alexis gestures with her hand.

The door smoothly swings open.

Penzei curtseys to her audience.

Penzei says 'Thank you for your time Alexis Sedai, and it is good to see you Eldrenia Sedai'

Eldrenia smiles at Penzei.

Continuing Down the Hall
Doors painted with a different flower line the length of the corridor and a
large pair of matching doors to the south stand between this hallway and
the Yellow Ajah's solarium. The pale white floor tiles have been inlaid
with a gilded flame of Tar Valon. Mirrored perfectly on the east and west
walls are vases with yellow and white roses and above each vase, a
magnificent picture of a woman wearing a yellow shawl.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door east: thickdoor
Door south: door
Door west: woodendoor

A Long, Portrait-Lined Hallway
An Ogier artisan's carved frieze of fine cedar leaves, flowers and cones
rests just underneath the curvature of the arched ceiling. Livening up the
pale white stone walls are a number of large, colorful portraits, each an
image of an Amyrlin which was raised from the Yellow Ajah. Faceted gilded
stand lamps, polished to a sparkling shine line the hallway. A large plaque
gleams in their light, as a reminded to newer Sisters to control the
ambitions that often run wild with talented Healers.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: doubledoors
Door east: thickdoor
Door west: woodendoor
A warder stands nearby, calm yet poised to leap into battle.

Entrance to the Yellow Wing
Spiky balls of finely carved cedar needles and scaled cones both closed and
opened, form the frieze that runs along the top of the wall of pale white
stone. Glossy yellow tiles interspersed with gold mosaic laid in a wavy
pattern, run all the way up to a pair of polished double doors with brass
handles, announcing the Yellow Ajah wing to the south.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door south: doubledoors
A woman with an ageless face stands here.

In the Hallway
A well-lit marble stairwell lies off this landing, where glossy white tiles
coming in from the west meet and mingle with yellow and gold tiles coming
in from the east. A portrait of a woman wearing a seven-striped stole hangs
on the wall opposite the stairs, flanked by two lamps.
[ obvious exits: E W D ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors

Entrance to the White Wing
A multitude of different dwarf leaves adorns the finely carved frieze at
the top of the wall. Tiny bonsai fig, feathery eastern maple and cherry
leaves and their blossoms have been minutely carved from the stone. The
hallway is otherwise stark and undecorated, as the colorful tiles entering
from the ramp to the north gradually fade and leave only white. Two
polished double doors with brass handles lie to the south, forming the
entrance to the wing which houses the White Ajah.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door south: doubledoors

Juncture on the Ramp
Two perpendicular hallways branch off from the spiralling corridor under a
vaulted ceiling with ribs that have been masterfully decorated with a
plethora of different leaves. The blue, brown, gray, green, red, white and
yellow floor tiles of the ramp continue into the hallways, but slowly shift
towards pure white to the south and a deep red towards the west.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors

In the Curving Hallway
Stark white walls of pale stone give a solemn and cold appearance, were it
not for the bands of colorful tiles on the floor. A sizeable wall hanging
of the fall of Malkier decorates the inner curve of the spiralling hallway,
which bends out of sight towards the west and east. Tall, gilded stand
lamps spread pools of warm light at regular intervals.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A White Sister walks by, deep in thought.
A Blue Sister is here, planning her next journey.

Juncture on the Ramp
Two perpendicular hallways branch off from the spiralling corridor under a
vaulted ceiling with ribs that have been masterfully decorated with a
plethora of different leaves. The blue, brown, gray, green, red, white and
yellow floor tiles of the ramp continue into the hallways, but slowly shift
towards pure white to the south and a deep red towards the west.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors

Entrance to the Red Wing
Seven-colored bands of floor tiles enclosing white floor slabs peter out,
leaving only red tiles in hues including vermillion, crimson and scarlet. A
frieze of prickly leaves of holly as well as their flowers and berries has
been meticulously carved from the pale white stone. Two polished double
doors with brass handles offer entry to the Red Ajah wing.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: doubledoors
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.

In the Corridor
Floor tiles in various hues of red meet and mingle with their gray
counterparts in this corridor with adjacent stairwell. While the stairwell
is lit by hanging lanterns, gilded stand lamps illuminate the corridor. A
portrait of a woman holding an olive branch in the one hand and a dove in
the other decorates the wall opposite the stairwell.
[ obvious exits: N S D ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.

Entrance to the Gray Wing
Smooth, glossy floor tiles in hues of pewter, slate and dove gray form a
monochrome mosaic. The top of the pale white stone walls that give the
White Tower its name have been adorned with a frieze of Ogier stonework,
depicting olive branches, leaves and fruit that seem so lifelike they seem
ready to flutter a breeze. Two large, polished double doors with brass
handles offer entry to the Gray Ajah wing.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: doubledoors

Junction on the Ramp
The curvature of the outer wall of the ramp is abruptly interrupted by an
archway that opens up towards a corridor. The frieze of carved leaves which
embellishes the upper part of the curving wall have been seamlessly merging
with its counterpart in the corridor. Richly decorated ribs branch off of
the frieze to support the vaulted ceiling. Brightly colored tiles form a
wavy pattern enclosing slabs of pale white stone, gradually excluding all
colors but gray further into the corridor.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A Brown Sister is here, frowning pensively.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.

In the Spiralling Corridor
A wavy pattern of red, white, blue, yellow, green, gray and brown floor
tiles encloses the pale white stone that forms the floor of the broad
spiralling ramp. Curving around the center of the Tower like a serpent, it
connects all floors. A wall hanging of the battle of Hai Caemlyn hangs on
the inner wall, its fragile threads being held together by the One Power.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors

Branching Off the Ramp
The spiralling ramp levels out for a stretch where corridors from the west
and south meet. The colorful patterns of the floortiles of both the
corridors and the ramp merge seamlessly, speaking of the quality of the
Ogier stonemasons' work. The arched ceiling is at least fifteen feet high
and a masterfully carved frieze of leaves of bonsai, cedar, holly, juniper,
oak, olive and redwood runs along thetop of the impost, just below the
lowest part of the curvature of the arch.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A woman with an ageless face stands here.

In the Hallway
This gray stone hallway is plain looking, although its floor tiles of red
and green liven up the area. Two tapestries of flowered trees and
stout-beaked birds hang on the wall, so colorful they seem unlikely to be
real. An unmarked wooden door lies between the tapestries.

A roster hangs here.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: woodendoor
A woman with an ageless face stands here.

Above the Stairwell
The gray stone floor of the hallway with red, green, gray and blue floor
tiles gives way to a narrow stairwell. A six-sided hanging lantern hanging
from the stairs' ceiling casts a flickering light on the steps, preventing
the area of being shrouded in darkness. A portrait of a woman wearing a
seven-striped stole hangs on the gray stone wall opposite the stairs.
[ obvious exits: N S U D ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A woman with an ageless face stands here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A woman with an ageless face stands here.

In the Plain Hallway
A pointed archway containing an ironbound wooden door leads to the west,
into the wing that extends westwards from the shaft of the White Tower.
That part of the wing contains one of the two wells used to house Accepted
that is still in use today. Glossy gray and blue floor tiles brighten up
the plain gray stone floor that is used in this area.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: chamberdoor
A Yellow Sister glides past.

Intersection on the Ramp
The curvature of the outer wall of the ramp is abruptly interrupted by an
archway that opens up towards a corridor. The frieze of carved leaves which
embellishes the upper part of the curving wall have been seamlessly
connected to its counterparts in the corridor. Richly decorated ribs branch
off of the frieze to support the vaulted ceiling. Brightly colored tiles
form a pattern on the floor, illuminated by gilded stand lamps.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors

Penzei glances back and forth in the hallway, making sure no one is watching and then
collapses on a nearby wall. She begins to sob quietly, wrapping her arms around her
knees holding on tightly. Her breathing labored and distressed.

Penzei sighs exhaustedly after a few moments before resting her head against the wall.
Wiping away the tears on her Accepted dress and stands once more. Breathing deeply to re-
center herself, she strides down the hallway with a determined look on her face.