A Quick History lesson from the Brown Ajah

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Carlia
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A Quick History lesson from the Brown Ajah

Post by Carlia » Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:29 am

Summary:

Carlia Sedai arrives to two Accepted in the Warders Practice yard, Penzei and Tolza. Akane Sedai is also present, however she leaves before the start of our log. Catisune Sedai joins us shortly after.

Carlia Sedai and Catisune catch up briefly before the Accepted start to observe the young warder students. The two Aes Sedai then decide they have something better for the Accepted to do and bring them to find a book to discuss as a group. Carlia Sedai picks up a copy of ' The Failed Compact' from Saerin Sedai and they all have a discussion on the contents of the book while occasionally lecturing the Accepted on ogling young men.

(I left the beginning part for context of the Accepted sitting in the Warders Yard, but it is rather lacking in substance)

Containing:
Point of View:
Carlia Sedai of the Brown Ajah

Main Characters:
Catisune Sedai of the Brown Ajah
Accepted Tolza (Briefly)
Accepted Verne
Accepted Penzei

Passerby:
Lord Shinobi of the Civil Watch
Accepted Marisue




Catisune has arrived from the west.

Penzei curtseys gracefully.

greet catisune

Carlia greets her with a light kiss on her cheek.

Tolza curtseys before Catisune.

Penzei says 'Greetings Catisune Sedai!'

Catisune bustles into the yard, her russet skirts swishing.

Catisune greets Carlia with a light kiss on the cheek.

Carlia says 'How delightful to see you Sitter'

The Warders' Practice Yard
A large expanse of bare ground at least fifty paces across and nearly twice
as long stretches forth, its earth beaten hard. At intervals around it
under the trees standd wooden stands holding quarterstaffs and practice
swords made of strips of wood bound loosely together, and a few real swords
and axes and spears. A large gray stone building lies to the east, home to
the warder students and those warders who are not sharing quarters with
their Aes Sedai in the main Tower structure itself.

A sign hangs on the wall.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Door east: officedoor
A lantern has been left here.
A small purse is here.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A weapon rack stands on the ground here, ready to store weapons.
Some elaborate figurines spew fresh water into a broad basin here.
Catisune the Elder Sister is standing here.
Tolza Al'Tooz |Brown Ajah Apprentice| the Tower Accepted is standing here.
Penzei Perets, Tower Accepted, Yellow Ajah Apprentice is standing here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A grim storyteller reads from a journal.
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.
A gray haired weaponsmaster stands nearby.

whois catisune
Catisune the Elder Sister is a level 51 Brown Ajah Sitter human.

A beak nose and large, watery eyes somehow distract from the ageless
quality of this woman's face. A censorious bun crowns her head, pulled
rather tightly enough to resemble a fist.

Catisune inclines her head imperiously, though the effect is somewhat spoiled by the ink smudge on
her nose, 'Light illumine you all.'

The White Tower's spire gleams softly in the first light of a new day.

Catisune's tones softens as she sidles up to Carlia, 'It do always be a blessing to see you,
sister.'

Catisune whispers to you, **AES SEDAI SECRETS**

Catisune looks at Tolza.

Catisune looks at Penzei.

Carlia senses Penzei connecting to the True Source.

Carlia senses Penzei is channeling saidar.

Penzei fails to pull together whatever flows she was trying to weave.

Carlia whispers to Catisune '**AES SEDAI SECRETS**'

Tolza seems to relax surrounded by the shades of brown.

Carlia senses Penzei is channeling saidar.

The day has begun.

Catisune whispers to you, '**AES SEDAI SECRETS**'

Carlia senses Penzei connecting to the True Source.

Carlia senses Penzei is channeling saidar.

Carlia whispers to Catisune '**AES SEDAI SECRETS**'

Carlia whispers to Catisune '**AES SEDAI SECRETS** '


Catisune whispers to you, '**AES SEDAI SECRETS**'

Coulin the Master of Arms whispers to you, 'whisper whisper whisper'

Carlia whispers to Catisune '**AES SEDAI SECRETS**e'

Carlia whispers to Coulin the Master of Arms 'Dont worry Master of arms, You wouldnt be interested in
Aes Sedai Gossip'

Catisune mutters something about 'Greens' as she suppresses a small smirk.

Marisue has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.

l marisue
Before you stands a slim, confident young woman. Her hair is styled in
the Tarabon fashion and her clothing is neat and tidy.
Dark eyes sparkle merrily, and take in all that surrounds her.

Marisue is in excellent condition.
Marisue is healthy.

Marisue curtseys gracefully.

Marisue tastes a little bit of a plate of yellow peppers and pork.

Marisue tastes a little bit of a plate of yellow peppers and pork.

Marisue tastes a little bit of a plate of yellow peppers and pork.


Marisue says 'workign atm sorry for lack of attention'


Penzei giggles.

Catisune says 'And from horseback. Quite a feat without divided skirts.'

Catisune muses, and archly, 'And quite a pair of feet at that. I would hate to be your cobbler,
dear.'

peer catisune
Carlia peers closely at her, trying to figure her out.

Penzei giggles.

Tolza looks at Marisue.

Penzei looks at Marisue.

Carlia says 'Her skirt looks divided to me'


Carlia says 'Though I am no expert in the skirts. '

Catisune smiles at Carlia.

Catisune says 'Carlia, what do be the collective noun for a group of Accepted? A gaggle? A murder? I
am unclear.'

Catisune leaves west. <<

Aedwyn has arrived from the west.

Aedwyn curtseys before Carlia.

Aedwyn curtseys before Tolza.

Carlia senses Penzei connecting to the True Source.

Aedwyn says 'oh dang'

Aedwyn leaves south. vv

Carlia says 'Perhaps a bloat?'


Carlia peers around into the shadows.

The Warders' Practice Yard
A sign hangs on the wall.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Door east: officedoor
A lantern has been left here.
A small purse is here.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A weapon rack stands on the ground here, ready to store weapons.
Some elaborate figurines spew fresh water into a broad basin here.
Marisue the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Tolza Al'Tooz |Brown Ajah Apprentice| the Tower Accepted is standing here.
Penzei Perets, Tower Accepted, Yellow Ajah Apprentice is standing here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A warder's student stands here catching his breath.
A grim storyteller reads from a journal.
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.
A gray haired weaponsmaster stands nearby.


Tolza says 'A clutch?'

Carlia says 'With all of these Accepted around perhaps you should all be learning something'

Catisune has arrived from the west.

Catisune bustles back in, her skirts scritching as she nearly careens into a student. She eyes him
archly.

Penzei holds up her book and exclaims," I'm researching herbs for an assignment! "

Penzei giggles.

Carlia says 'And what herbs would you be researching?'

Penzei looks down at the book momentarily before replying, " Black Belladonna, Carlia Sedai... and
it's uses and curing the terror of ones soul! "

Tolza glances up from her notes 'Independent Research'.

Carlia ponders life, the universe, and everything.

Carlia says 'Are you aware of its other uses child?'

Penzei says 'Forkroot ofcourse, Carlia Sedai'

Carlia peers over at Penzei's notes.

Carlia nods in agreement.

Catisune stands slightly off to Carlia's side, observing those in the yard with large, watery eyes.

Carlia says 'A terrible concoction that.'


Shinobi has arrived from the west.

Shinobi stops using an obsidian ring with a gold tree engraving.
Shinobi stops using an obsidian ring with a gold tree engraving.
Shinobi stops using a shoufa with a black veil.
Shinobi stops using a shimmering pendant of obsidian.
Shinobi stops using a shimmering pendant of obsidian.
Shinobi stops using a bearskin tunic.
Shinobi stops using a coat bearing the ancient symbol of the Aes Sedai.
Shinobi stops using a backpack.
Shinobi stops using a set of cloth sleeves.
Shinobi stops using a pair of dark gloves.
Shinobi stops using a silver Kandori wristcuff.
Shinobi stops using a silver Kandori wristcuff.
Shinobi stops using a silver etched shield.
Shinobi stops using a dagger of green jade.
Shinobi stops using a small leather sheath.
Shinobi stops using a small leather sheath.
Shinobi stops using a silver shield badge bearing the arms of Tanchico.
Shinobi stops using a pair of earthen colored breeches.
Shinobi stops using a black pair of silver-tooled boots.

Shinobi leaves west. <<

Penzei says 'Did... we just get flashed ?'

Penzei boggles at the thought.

Carlia says 'And now hes running around nude in the Library?'

Catisune says 'It would not be the first time, yes.'

Carlia bellows 'I trust you are not damaging our Library Lord Shinobi'

Catisune does not smile, though mischief twinkles in her eye.

Shinobi bellows 'How do you even leave this place!'

Catisune bellows 'Cover yourself, and I shall escort you away.'

Shinobi bellows 'Can't a man galivant and flash people without getting lost in BOOKS! GROAN!'

Catisune leaves west. <<

Carlia bellows 'The same way you went in'

Shinobi bellows 'Spamming exit?'

Penzei says 'The weave have mercy on that man...'

Carlia says 'Especially if he harmed those books'

Carlia sighs.

Tolza nods in agreement.

Catisune has arrived from the west.

**REBOOT HAPPENS AND TOLZA HEADS TO BED**


Verne has arrived from the west.

Verne curtseys gracefully.

Penzei hugs Verne.

Verne hugs Penzei.

Catisune inclines her head in greeting to Verne.

Catisune looks at Verne.

Catisune nods rather dreamily as her eyes grow distant and track a student across the practice yard.

l verne
Years of training at the White Tower have tempered this fiery haired
Saldaean woman's natural impulsivity, but the energy and strong will of her
homeland still shine from behind her cool, almond-shaped eyes, ready to be
channeled at wil
Verne is in excellent condition.
Verne is healthy.

Verne nudges penzei and points out the tall one with the green practice sword

Penzei giggles.

Carlia looks at Verne archly.

Penzei shakes her head.

Carlia says 'Come now Accepted, we have better things to be doing than gawking at men'

Catisune communicates more with an eyebrow than some could with a novel, 'You are awfully giggly,
dear. Perhaps a lesson would sober you up some.'

Carlia nods at Catisune.

Carlia says 'Quite right'


Verne says 'i am studying their form, there is lots going on between those movements besides the
obvious'

Carlia says 'Follow me child.'

Verne says 'was that to me or penzei?'

Penzei starts following Carlia.

Catisune nudges to the front of the queue.

Verne says 'wasnt sure but didnt want to dawdle just in case'

Catisune starts following Carlia.

Carlia says 'Both of you, if you have nothing better to do than ogle the training warders'

Carlia mutters in disgust.

** We make our way to the library to find them a topic to discuss **

Office of the Head Librarian
Large windows and overhead lamps provide ample light regardless of the hour
to several small reading desks scattered around the area. A wide,
counter-like desk lies to the south, and a hanging sign helpfully
identifies this desk as the best place to find information. A little silver
bell sits on the desk, capable of summoning a helpful reference librarian
at any time of day. A small gate in the desk bars access to the south.
[ obvious exits: N ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A librarian peers at you.
A librarian peers at you.
Catisune has arrived from the north.
Penzei has arrived from the north.
Verne has arrived from the north.

A librarian looks up from her study.

A librarian says 'Yes, what is it that I can help you with?''

Catisune beams a smile at a librarian.

Carlia says 'Where are these books'

Catisune whispers something to a librarian.

Carlia mutters in disgust.

Sorting Racks
A small room lies before the head librarians office to the north, which is
closed off by a low gate. Several books are stacked on a small rack before
the counter, and a number of low, wheeled book carts clutter the room,
containing books in need of filing. An end-table in the southwest corner
contains a few worn-looking books, including one whose binding is in
tatters. An exit north leads back into the hallway. A sign is posted over a
bookshelf detailing instructions for book re-shelving.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
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A bookshelf made from imported wood stands against the wall here.
A frail woman tends the library, dusting shelves as she goes.
Catisune has arrived from the south.
Penzei has arrived from the south.
Verne has arrived from the south.


** The novices were industrious and there were no books remaining to use as inspiration, So I took them to look in Saerins Collection **

A Large Apartment
The most prominent feature of the large apartment at the end of the hall is
the large balcony accessible to the north. A latched door mechanism allows
a large sheet of high-quality glass to slide across the entrance to the
balcony, as well as keeping the room very open and providing light from the
outside sky to filter into the room. A huge four-poster bed has been placed
along the east wall, and a full set of matching mahogany furniture, carved
in exotic twists, occupies the rest of the room. Pastoral scenes in
mahogany frames that match the furniture complete the decor. The only
exits are out onto the balcony, or through the door to the west.
[ obvious exits: W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: woodendoor
Tucked away in the corner, a stone chest collects untold ages of dust.
Saerin Asnobar, Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah stands here.
Catisune has arrived from the west.
Penzei has arrived from the west.
Verne has arrived from the west.

Penzei fixes her dress trying not to look giggly...

Catisune smiles, and only a touch indulgently, at Penzei.

Catisune whispers something to Penzei.

Carlia greets Saerin Sedai with a light kiss on her cheek.

Catisune greets Saerin Sedai with a light kiss on her cheek.

Verne curtseys before Saerin Sedai.

Penzei curtseys before Saerin Sedai.

Catisune gets a dust-covered book from an old chest.

Carlia says 'I am looking for a book titled The Failed Compact'

Saerin Sedai thinks hard.

Saerin Sedai says 'I thought Verin had it last.'

Saerin Sedai digs into her stacks of books with great concentration.

Saerin Sedai nods as she reveals the lost tome.

Saerin Sedai says 'Here you go, Carlia.'

Saerin Sedai gives you a book titled the failed compact.

Carlia says 'Yes we went to her rooms but she was busy'

Catisune blows a large cloud of dust from the book in her hands. It drifts onto the two Accepted.

Carlia nods in agreement.

Carlia says 'Ahh there it is'

** Catisune and I take the Accepted to the Brown Ajah Study for a discussion **

Study of the Brown Ajah
Tall, arched windows in the northern wall open to a balcony, providing a
choice view of the Erinin as it flows south from the Borderlands. Half the
seating in the room is drawn up around the windows, showing that the
occupants appreciate the panorama. The remaining seats are drawn up in
circles of six to eight, allowing Brown Sisters to discuss the furtherance
of knowledge, or new theories in an informal atmosphere. Colorful wall
hangings depicting still lifes decorate the pale white walls.
[ obvious exits: S ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door south: door
A large desk made of fine, thick wood stands across the room from here.
A silver-haired Aes Sedai sits here, reading.
A Brown Sister sits here pensively.
Danelle Sedai, sitter for the Brown Ajah stands here deep in thought.
Catisune has arrived from the south.
Penzei has arrived from the south.
Verne has arrived from the south.

Carlia gestures at the door with her hand.

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

Verne doesnt even notice the dust as she stares intrigued at the book she has never heard of before.

Carlia says 'Have either of you Accepted had chance to read this particular book?'

Catisune meanders toward her favored chair near the large Ajah study windows.

Carlia is carrying:
a book titled the failed compact

Carlia shows a book titled the failed compact to Verne.

Carlia shows a book titled the failed compact to Penzei.


Verne shakes her head.

Penzei wipes her face off with a clean cloth before asking," Interesting title for a book... What is
it about ? "

Catisune taps her lip thoughtfully.

Carlia says 'It is a history book'

Carlia says 'Can either of you place a major compact in history that may have lead to this books
creation?'

Catisune says 'What Compact could we ever be discussing, I wonder?'

Catisune crosses her hands in her lap as she listens to Carlia.


Verne says 'say there are many compacts that have failed, most notably the ancient Aes Sedai compact
once male channelers and female channelers were united together'

Verne says 'though that failed for obvious reasons.'

Carlia says 'Perhaps, but no, such a book would likely have been lost in the breaking'

Penzei crosses her arms placing her hand on her chin... thinking deeply before replying," The
Compact of the Ten Nations ? "

Carlia says 'There is not much from the period before the breaking.'

Carlia smiles at Penzei.

Carlia says 'So you don't just ogle at young men all day?'

Catisune snorts as she begins rummaging in her tawny bag of sewing trinkets.

Carlia says 'Well done Accepted. This book is indeed on the Compact of the Ten Nations'

Penzei looks flustered for a moment, slightly blushing and replies, " No, Carlia Sedai "

Carlia says 'Why could it be titled as it is?'

Carlia says 'Do you have an idea?'

Penzei again retreats deep within her mind... trying to dig up all those sessions in the library...

Verne says 'Without Artur Hawkwing's presence to unite us, the compact that binded all of our
nations together broke down as different groups sought power.'

Verne says 'and that is why we have separate countries instead of being under one leaders rule'

Catisune clucks her disapproval, ever the bird.

Carlia says 'Artur Hawkwing lived many years after the ten nations failed.'

Verne thinks hard.

Verne blushes.

Penzei seems to come out of her deep thought to also respond, " The armies of the Shadowspawn
attacked... and when the nations were busy worrying about their own... The Dreadlords started
systematically taking them down one by one... "

Penzei says 'Starting with the Manetheren...'

Carlia says 'The compact of the Ten Nations was formed around 200 AB and lasted until around 1000 AB'

Carlia says 'Eight Hundred Years'

Catisune nods at Carlia.

Carlia says 'The trolloc Wars'

Catisune says 'In fact, Penzei, the fall of Manetheren was the death knell of the Compact.'

Carlia says 'And the betrayal of Manetheren really cemented the failing of the compact'

Carlia nods at Catisune.

Penzei nods, taking in the wisdom she hears.

Carlia says 'The trolloc wars destroyed half of the nations in the compact'

Carlia says 'The Library does hold much of this information, I dont believe the Warders practice yard
does.'

Carlia smiles happily.

Carlia says 'Do you know of the formation of the Compact?'

Catisune snorts again, blowing wisps of auburn hair from her face.

Carlia says 'An Aes Sedai whose name I believe we all should remember, though she was not of the Brown
Ajah'

Catisune says 'Quite right, sister--for she was a Queen, and ta'veren.'

Carlia says 'Mabriam en Shereed of the Gray Ajah'

Carlia nods at Catisune.

Carlia says 'She was Aes Sedai first of course.'

Catisune says 'A lesson I hope both of you will come to learn in time.'

Verne smiles happily.

Verne says 'the Tower always first'

Penzei listens intently, " I am curious as to how such titles passed to a Aes Sedai ? "

Carlia says 'Many thrones at the time were actually held by Aes Sedai'

Catisune says 'The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. Ages come and pass. Perhaps the time will come
again when Aes Sedai ascend thrones. Who can say?'

Carlia says 'Manetheren had Queen Eldrene '

Catisune nods at Carlia.

Carlia says 'For example'

Penzei blinks taking in the knowledge and replies," Ages come and pass for certain... interesting to
see where and how our ancestors took us... "

Penzei says 'They say those who forget history are doomed to repeat it!'

Carlia says 'By reading this book and studying this compact and why it failed we can better prepare
ourselves and the world to prevent these from happening again'

Catisune says 'As an Accepted, I wrote a lengthy treatise elucidating the shared themes of the falls
of Aridhol, Manetheren, and later Malkier. History teaches us much, but only when we listen.'

Catisune nods at Penzei.

Catisune smiles at Carlia.

Carlia says 'Ahh Aridhol, history is not always pleasant '

Verne nods attentively.

Carlia says 'The trolloc wars tore the compact apart for three hundred and fifty years.'

Carlia says 'Could you imagine, Accepted, a war lasting longer than many Aes Sedai life spans?'

Verne says 'that almost seems unfathomable. entire generations knowing nothing but war.'

Carlia says 'Of course the turning point in the trolloc wars also stemmed from the influence of the
White Tower'

Penzei looks off into space, staring at potentially nothing, and replies," Centuries of War... How
did the Aes Sedai turn the tide ? "

Carlia says 'The Amyrlin Seat perished in the Battle of Maighande, but with her guidance and power the
trolloc army was broken.'

Carlia says 'Rashima Kerenmosa formerly of the Green Ajah was the Amyrlin Seat at the time'

Carlia says 'She perished along with her five warders. '

Carlia says 'However together they killed no less than nine dreadlords and legions of shadowspawn'


Penzei blows out a breath that concedes the feat of which is unfathomable...

Carlia says 'Perhaps you will be remembered in such a way thousands of years from now'

Carlia says 'Or perhaps you will stare at the students all day and we wont remember your name in five
years.'

Carlia blinks her eyes innocently.

Catisune adjusts her skirts censoriously.

Verne says 'just long enough to learn what i can from them, and then move on'

Carlia smiles happily.

Carlia says 'Be sure you are keeping up on your studies accepted'

Verne nods in agreement.

Verne smiles happily.

Carlia says 'When we next have a discussion on history I hope we can have a fluid discussion '

Carlia says 'I must retire to my chambers'

Carlia gives a book titled the failed compact to Verne.

Verne curtseys gracefully.

Penzei curtseys gracefully.

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Re: A Quick History lesson from the Brown Ajah

Post by Nevirha » Mon Dec 20, 2021 11:09 am

Offline awarded RP qps to:

Carlia: 5 + 2 for log clean-up, summary
Catisune: 5
Verne: 4
Penzei: 4

Please say "receive" at the silver-haired to receive your award

Shinobi
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Re: A Quick History lesson from the Brown Ajah

Post by Shinobi » Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:42 pm

where's my qps

:twisted:

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