Wheel of Time MUD

While scanning some old manuscripts I stumbled across one that should never have gotten so dusty. This seemed like a good opportunity to acknowledge those that were with me. I remember each and every one of you still today for your participation in this amazing Tower Quest that Elysia put together. My apologies if I've left names out, an official post was done ages ago that listed everyone's name, rank, affiliation, etc. It was lost when the old boards went down and I cannot find a copy of that. These highlights will have to do:

[u]It was a journey that started in Tar Valon:[/u]

* R HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh > The Warders Practice Yard
The ground here has been cleared of all vegetation and the earth has been
compacted to provide good footing for the warders and their students to
practice on. The tall trees surrounding the clearing provide shade for the
men practicing. Racks are scattered across the clearing and along the
walls. The teachers often watch their students duel each other with wooden
practice swords.

A sign hangs on the wall.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
A lantern has been left here.
A soft leather pouch has been discarded here.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
Some elaborate figurines spew fresh water into a broad basin here.
A weapon rack stands on the ground here, ready to store weapons.
Ayiim al'Dar {Alaylasworn} is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Shante the Overseer is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
Dialla Del'Sol, the fledgling novice {RA} is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
Delilah Maza, Journey Accepted {RA} is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Nash {Make PK not XP - Change Mob Rip XP Loss} is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Valcan of Kandor is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
Xelphas the Scout is standing here mending a weapon, riding a gray palfrey.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze, being ridden by you.
A black and tan bloodhound stands nearby.
Rico Amadeo is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Lady Alaina Hawthorn is standing here, riding a warhorse.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
Astolfo Martel, Ronin Warder {QA} is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Lord Earle "Wunderwaffe" Mazzarin, Jenda's Warder {RA} is standing here mending a weapon, riding a warhorse.
Khahliana sur Mardukis, Journey Accepted, {RA} is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Lady Faye Deshandre is standing here, riding a Domani razor.
A Tower guard is here protecting the peace.
Lady Iliana the Honored Sister is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Lady Naji Iris Shal'nara {QA} is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Lorelle Movrin Aes Sedai is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Alexis d'Mene, Elder Sister {RA} is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Val {QA} is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Winters {Apprentice to Reil Gaidin} is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Lord Ibner the Gaidin Master is standing here mending a weapon, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Callesa al'Riean, the Tower Accepted {Brown Apprentice} {QA} is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
Drydin al'Daroc, Retainer to House Mardukis is standing here, riding a Domani razor.
Via Darr is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
Mayle the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a Domani razor.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A warder stands nearby, calm yet poised to leap into battle.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
Coulin the Master of Arms is here teaching his students.

You say 'WHITEBRIDGE is our first destination.'
You say 'Mangler is there.'
You say 'We need to be on our guard.'
You say 'We'll gate there. Hopefully we can crush whatever resistance is there.'

[u]Took us to Whitebridge, and Ragnor:[/u]

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Full > where
Players in your Zone
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Delilah - On the White Bridge
Rico - Magnificent Square
Gesin - Magnificent Square
Dialla - Bend in the Road
Xelphas - Bend in the Road
Iliana - Bend in the Road
Nash - Bend in the Road
Alayla - Bend in the Road
Alexis - Magnificent Square
Laci - Magnificent Square
Alaina - Magnificent Square
Astolfo - Magnificent Square
Mayle - Magnificent Square
Ayiim - Magnificent Square
Val - Magnificent Square
Winters - Magnificent Square
Leria - Magnificent Square
Valcan - Magnificent Square
Lorelle - Magnificent Square
Logan - Magnificent Square
Shante - Magnificent Square
Kordin - Magnificent Square
Earle - Magnificent Square
Faye - Magnificent Square
Achillies - Magnificent Square

Iliana bellows 'Far Madding is next'

[u]On to Far Madding and Maredo Plains:[/u]
A Large Chamber
This chamber seems to serve as both a meeting area, and as a mess hall.
It is in perfect order, and well maintained. The walls are bare, as are the
tables which are spread throughout the chamber. To the west is an stone
archway leading into another room, just as brightly lit as this one by
glass-sconced candles set high into the walls.
[ obvious exits: W ]
The corpse of a veteran warrior is lying here.
The corpse of a recruit is lying here. [3]
A chair made of red oak rests next to the table.
A large round table built from black oak dominates the center of the room.
Ayiim al'Dar {Alaylasworn} is here, fighting Commander Aylia Moralia.
Mayle the Tower Accepted is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Winters {Apprentice to Reil Gaidin} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Xelphas the Scout is here, fighting a veteran warrior mending a weapon.
Khahliana sur Mardukis, Journey Accepted, {RA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Via Darr is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Lady Naji Iris Shal'nara {QA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Lord Ibner the Gaidin Master is here, fighting a veteran warrior mending a weapon.
Carly al'Caar, Smob Mistress {QA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Laci Shadowhunter is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Gesin Garvedian {RA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Eyes keen, a Domani razor stands here swishing its tail.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Val {QA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Astolfo Martel, Ronin Warder {QA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Rico Amadeo is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Lorelle the Elder Sister is here, fighting Commander Aylia Moralia.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Kordin the Pyrotechnic is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Shante the Overseer is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Alexis d'Mene, Elder Sister {RA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Akzelot {RA} is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Duece Wild is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Lady Faye Deshandre is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
Valcan of Kandor is here, fighting a veteran warrior.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Astolfo.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Valcan.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Laci.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Akzelot.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Val.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Rico.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Lorelle.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Via.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Ibner.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Khahliana.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Val.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Rico.
A veteran warrior is sitting here.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Astolfo.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Faye.
A veteran warrior is sitting here.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Shante.
A veteran warrior is here, fighting Val.
Commander Aylia Moralia is here, fighting Lorelle.
A bloodstock stallion has arrived from the west.
Nash has arrived from the west.
Iliana has arrived from the west.
A Tower guard has arrived from the west.

[u]To Ants![/u]

Valcan says 'that's a lotta ants' (No doubt Valcan!)

* HP:Battered SP:Bursting MV:Winded > nod
You draw a razored falcata from a sword sheath with a flash of steel.

* HP:Battered SP:Bursting MV:Tiring > You nod in agreement.

* HP:Wounded SP:Bursting MV:Tiring > lo n
The chamberdoor is open.

* HP:Wounded SP:Bursting MV:Tiring > scan n
Nash {Make PK not XP - Change Mob Rip XP Loss} is here, fighting a giant ant.
Neladin el'Dieb is standing here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Lady Iliana the Honored Sister is here, fighting a giant ant.
Delilah Maza, Journey Accepted {RA} is here, fighting a giant ant.
Delilah is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
Gesin Garvedian {RA} is here, fighting a giant ant.
Eyes keen, a Domani razor stands here swishing its tail.
Kordin the Pyrotechnic is here, fighting a giant ant.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Shante the Overseer is here, fighting a giant ant.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Alexis d'Mene, Elder Sister {RA} is here, fighting a giant ant.
Alexis is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Akzelot {RA} is here, fighting a giant ant.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Duece Wild is here, fighting a giant ant.
Lady Faye Deshandre is here, fighting a giant ant.
Faye is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
Eyes keen, a Domani razor stands here swishing its tail.
Mayle the Tower Accepted is here, fighting a giant ant.
Mayle is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Ayiim al'Dar {Alaylasworn} is standing here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Val {QA} is here, fighting the giant queen ant.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Astolfo Martel, Ronin Warder {QA} is here, fighting a giant ant.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Rico Amadeo is here, fighting a giant ant.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Lorelle the Elder Sister is here, fighting a giant ant.
Lorelle is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Winters {Apprentice to Reil Gaidin} is here, fighting a giant ant.
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
A Tower guard is here, fighting a giant ant.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
A giant ant is here, fighting Delilah.
A giant ant is here, fighting Nash.
A giant ant is here, fighting Kordin.
A giant ant is here, fighting Rico.
A giant ant is here, fighting Delilah.
A giant ant is here, fighting Gesin.
An enormous black ant towers over you.
An enormous black ant towers over you.
A giant ant is here, fighting Iliana.
A giant ant is here, fighting Shante.
A giant ant is here, fighting Winters.
An enormous black ant towers over you.
An enormous black ant towers over you.
An enormous black ant towers over you.
A giant ant is here, fighting Mayle.
A giant ant is here, fighting Akzelot.
The giant queen ant is here, fighting Shante.
A scrawny puppy sniffs the ground for food here.
A giant ant is here, fighting Lorelle.
A giant ant is here, fighting Duece.
A giant ant is here, fighting a Tower guard.
A giant ant is here, fighting Ayiim.

(Also this: Carly says 'the spam!')

[u]Then to Stedding Shangtai, which was my home for many months![/u]

Covril says 'Jase Sedai went to the place that was once eastern Jaramide and that later was western Elsalam.'

You arch an eyebrow.

[emote smiles brightly, clearly delighted.]

Iliana narrates 'Have fun Browns: Cvril says 'Jase Sedai went to the place that was once eastern Jaramide and that later was western Elsalam.''

Gesin narrates 'YAYAYA!'

Naji narrates 'hrmm, one moment.'

Gesin narrates '*gets out her books*'

Shante narrates 'alayla should know this!'

You narrate 'Western Kandor'

(Also this: A pirate chats 'Arrrr, Laci keep ye hands off me jewels!')

[u]In Chachin:[/u]

In the Cosy Cottage
The centerpiece of the front room of this cottage is a large round table
covered by a white and yellow checkered table cloth. A variety of potted
plants have been placed in the windowsills of the cottage and a vase with
flowers stands on the table, adding to its homely feel. Two large and
comfortable chairs face the plain stone hearth.
[ obvious exits: S ]
A chair made of red oak rests next to the table. [2]
A large round table built from black oak dominates the center of the room.
Eyes keen, a Domani razor stands here swishing its tail.
Valcan of Kandor is sitting here on a stout oaken chair.
A Saldaean veteran is here, patrolling the area.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
Lord Ibzon the Commander is sitting here on a stout oaken chair.
A frail, white haired woman sits here.
A bloodstock stallion has arrived from the south.
A puppy has arrived from the south.
Iliana has arrived from the south.
A warhorse has arrived from the south.

You say 'I'm looking for a woman by the name of Jase Flavian? She is Aes Sedai. Perhaps you have seen here'

[u]Jase sent us in search of Chianna.[/u]

(Also: Someone bellows 'It's awfully quiet, have you all died?')
(And then not too long after: Gesin narrates 'Wow, that is an Aes Sedai killing room.')

[u]Back in Chachin we find what we hoped for, but not without a price:[/u]

You bellow 'no!'

You bellow 'A member of the Yellow please come!

[u]And upon returning to Tar Valon the Tower mourns one of its own, but we're joyful with our successful completion of the quest:[/u]

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >
Someone chats 'party!!!!'

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >
Someone chats 'party!!!!'

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >
Someone chats 'party!!!!'

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >
Someone chats 'party!!!!'

Nim narrates 'So, beers are on Alayla right?'

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >
Mikey narrates 'Beers on me Novices drink free accepteds half off and Agelesses full price'

* HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >
Noikkor shouts 'aDxsavDTk'

I'll bite. A lot of the Lancers that first taught me to pk, including: Nash, Lancelaut, Koagan, Gulwinid, and Maple. Also Oak, such a fun guy to exp, smob, or just shoot the dung with. Same with Terinor! Also Atienne and Santino, who helped me break my teeth on same-side pk and made me come to love the Compies before they went entirely inactive for a while. Also, Amielia and Archaela, two old Accepteds that were some of my first friends in the game and I always hope will turn back up sometime.

I have been touched by many players as well. Sometimes I liked it. Sometimes I was weirded out. I have always recovered.

I have been touched by so many over the years. Some who have been my friends, others who I have strived to learn from and emulate.

Nate, Keruk, Tarinen, and Darqal all became people who have meant so much to me in much deeper ways than just the game. These people have become or were true friends beyond Wotmud. Their friendship has meant everything to me.

The old Wisdoms, so many whose names I have forgotten over time but who remain such dear memories to me. They taught me how to roleplay and how strong a community this world could be.

There are those who have taught me, motivated me to strive and fight harder. Some I know, some are just passing acquaintances, but all have my respect and appreciation for the things they have taught me, both directly and indirectly. So many old Sald Cav, Paj, Braxas, Elrad...plus those I've already mentioned, Nate, Tarinen, Darqal. Those who just motivate me to work harder and be better such as Tuk and Ludn. The one who ALWAYS has a positive attitude even though he gets sacrificed in every pk: Mronz. All these people have contributed to who I am as a pker, either directly through teaching or indirectly. Some just motivate me to be better and fight harder. All are people I respect.

The ones who have put so much time and effort into this game, Elysia, Itesh, Tamarlyn, Cynthiel, Elodin. I've been lucky to have such great watchers over the years. I love all the imms and appreciate them so much but these have personally impacted my life in this world and I appreciate what they've shared with me.

There are so many others, friendships old and new. This community is amazing, even when we're bitter and jaded haha. I'm so glad to have been a part of this for the last 13 years.

Lovely idea, most of mine are old and gone.

Jason - still here! We have known each other a very long time. He's a continuum of wonderful things - he is funny, devoted, generous and kind, to name a few of his qualities I admire. He has remained one of my longest continual friends here on WotMUD.

Iliana, Aphrodite and Nest - A Blue (former Green), Brown and White I truly admired. Iliana for her general wonderfulness as a human. As a character here, I think she was one of the most well-rounded. Aphrodite for her dedication to role play. Nest for her embodiment of the Whites, and truly her own brand of person.

The Grays - Rebeka, Riasa and of course, Mikaela. Mikaela I looked up to immensely when I started here and joined the Gray Ajah. She has inspired me to be thoughtful and helped my very young self attempt to play the role of a much wiser individual. I think with some success, despite what others may have thought or still think!

Alayla - Reminds me the most of some of the individuals I spent my early years of mudding with, and some of the characters I have named above. These individuals that made me so excited to become a part of the White Tower. Having had the opportunity to see her transition from an Accepted to Sedai, she has proven herself time and time again to be one of the best we have had and ever will.

Vayus - Was my newbie helper. I met him when I Was like sub level 10. He is perhaps most famous for dying all the time in PK.

Sisters that have grown with me and been a reliable presence - Lara, Rhianna, Wynoa, Melyssan, Jul, Joinde, Yinia and many more.

My other men and women that have always made me laugh - Zeduis, Keruk, Flarn, to name a few.

Elysia - I have been so impressed: You have an incredible ability to approach a problem thoughtfully and work around, over, under and when need be, through them. You have a hard job and thankless job. So thank you for doing it so well.

As Alison has suggested, no list can be all encompassing. But this is a start to mine.

My list of those that has impacted my life here on wotmud. Its not chronological, so bear with me.

Razhak. For my very first death was by him in 4kings. Many many years ago.
Shamara Sedai , for steering the current version of myself in the right direction. Thanks for that.
Elyse sedai, Hope and Etain sedai for keeping hope in my heart when i felt like running away.

Khahliana sedai that taught me the basics of understanding that you need to be independant and strong
willed.

I think this ones name i will elave out , but definately teaching me about dlining and how to counter
peoples game mechanics.

To Frey and Dartes. Two of my longest running friends in this game that i have never personally met, yet
feel a kinship with throughout all the years.

Remembering Lyren sedai's most important lesson , if you want to pk and good at it. Go pk. The lesson finally sank in
Lyren sedai.

The current Aes sedai that I interact with and pk with , Carlia sedai, Mierin sedai , Firimei sedai. You all inspire me
to want to be aes sedai. Thank you.

(List is longer, but basically those are the hearts and minds i feel should be mention)

Alison gently smiles at herself when she leaves Tar valon square behind her and the last words of Mierin Sedai reverberating in her mind. She smiles as few novices walk past her on their way to classes.

With a deep deliberate hands she grabs the gold and silver ribbons from her backpack as she heads into the classroom.

With deliberate care she wraps the golden ribbons around her upper wrists as well as her boots.

"What are you doing, Alison?" asks the accepted standing next to her.

"It is the month of rembembrance. When i attempt to let others remember those Aes sedai or Gaidin or friends that has gone before, to be remembered. To bring their thoughts, adventures into the present. We will never forget those that have set the foundations for the future.""

She stands and examines the intricate patterns. Each and every ribbon represents friends and family that she has met and interacted with.

OOC - post your memories here. Lets remember those that has contributed to the White tower, to the world and even just brought a smile to our face