Accepted Penzei receives wisdom from Jenda Sedai

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Accepted Penzei receives wisdom from Jenda Sedai

Post by Jenda » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:25 pm

Summary: Yellow Ajah apprentice Accepted Penzei receives wisdom from Jenda Sedai.
Point of view: Penzei
Main character: Jenda
Main character: Penzei
Minor Characters: Draz, Tolza


Penzei wrote:
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Dear Jenda Sedai,
>
> I have included with this parchment a record of the period of Instruction provided to
> me by yourself. If there was something I botched on the recording please feel free
> to let me know and if you want it posted to the board in the Tower for the review of
> other Aes Sedai.
>
> Respectfully & Sincerely,
> Penzei Perets
> Tower Accepted
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
>
> 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 stand 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 ]
> (wotmudmapper): (error): No matches found.
> 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.
> Jenda Sharaad is standing here.
> Tolza the Tower Accepted is standing here.
> Draz of Illian is standing here.
> 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.
>
> Penzei curtseys to her audience.
>
> Jenda looks at Penzei.
>
> Penzei says 'Greetings Jenda Sedai'
>
> hug tolza
> Penzei hugs her.
>
> Jenda says 'Good day, Accepted. and what have you been up to? '
>
> Penzei says 'Just woke up from a nap between studies!'
>
> Jenda says 'Sleep will become less and less necessary as you progress. '
>
> Jenda says 'Ask the Gaidin. '
>
> Jenda smirks.
>
> Penzei falls down laughing.
>
> Penzei says 'I can imagine'
>
> Jenda says 'They can go all night without rest, water or food. It is said. In battle
> they draw
> strength through the bond. '
>
> Penzei gets alittle inspiration and starts padding herself down for a quill and
> parchment, which she
> produces and begins to take notes.
>
> Jenda says 'But they're also quite the responsibility... imagine having the ability
> to compel a man
> to your will. '
>
> Jenda narrows her tilted brown eyes in thought.
>
> Tolza says 'Thanks!'
>
> Penzei stops writing for a moment and then taps the feathered end of the quill on her
> lips before
> replying," Define... Compeling a man in this instance... "
>
> Tolza hugs Penzei.
>
> Jenda says wistfully, 'Fearless. almost. Healthy.. until they encounter the blade of
> shadowspawn. '
>
> Jenda says 'hm. Well with the Bond .. that will come soon. You will learn. '
>
> Jenda smiles at Penzei.
>
> Jenda says 'But I'm curious what you think anyway. If you had the power to command a
> man by using
> your gifts. Would you? against his will? '
>
> Penzei says 'I don't think I've ever seen a Gaidin do anything against his will...'
>
> Tolza ponders life, the universe, and everything.
>
> Tolza says 'I guess it depends on the man.'
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> The sky starts to get cloudy.
>
> Jenda says 'It depends on the Aes Sedai holding his bond. '
>
> Jenda says 'But the theory remains, Accepted. Ethically and in the greater scheme of
> things. '
>
> Shado has arrived from the south, riding a wild stallion.
> Jenda says 'How far does one go to ensure what they think is right is done? '
>
> Jenda beams a smile at Shado.
>
> Shado bows deeply.
>
> The Tar Valon guardsmen ring the city alarm in the distance.
>
> Jenda looks at Shado.
>
> Penzei senses Tolza connecting to the True Source.
>
> Shado says 'How we all doing?'
>
> Penzei senses Tolza is channeling saidar.
>
> Jenda says 'Far north, Guardswoman. '
>
> Tolza says 'dougan'
>
> Penzei senses Tolza is channeling saidar.
>
> Tolza is enveloped by a flash of bright white light, and disappears.
>
> Shado says 'Aye, I came back to get some gear from here, after the darkies got me
> yesterday'
>
> Penzei looks like she is in deep thought for moment before replying, " Have you
> ever... had to ? "
>
> The Tar Valon guardsmen ring the city alarm in the distance.
>
> Penzei says 'Oh Congrats on getting into the Winged Guard !'
>
> ****Dougan Interrupted the RP Session here ****
>
> 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 stand 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 ]
> (wotmudmapper): (error): No matches found.
> 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.
> A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
> Tolza the Tower Accepted is standing here.
> A wild stallion bucks madly, being ridden by Shado.
> Shado the Recruit is standing here, riding a wild stallion.
> Jenda Sharaad is standing here.
> 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.
>
> Penzei stops riding him.
>
> Penzei mutters in disgust.
>
> Shado says 'I had increased clan chest by 25% in my first day, so might go and
> reclaim some of it!'
>
> Tolza says 'VFN'
>
> Tolza sits down and rests.
>
> Penzei sits down and rests her tired bones.
> Penzei sheath a curved clear dagger into a dress with colored bands at the hem.
>
> Penzei tries to quietly draw a curved clear dagger from a dress with colored bands at
> the hem.
>
> Shado says 'To Cairhien! Where there are many rents!'
>
> Shado waves.
>
> Shado leaves south riding a wild stallion.
>
> Penzei says 'Goodday!'
>
> Penzei mutters something about males before pulling her parchment and quill back out
> and reviewing
> her notes
>
> Jenda says 'hm'
>
> Penzei says 'Jenda Sedai... how would you justify such an action ?'
>
> Jenda says 'Which action, dear?'
>
> Penzei says 'I'll give an example...'
>
> Jenda nods in agreement.
>
> Draz starts riding a gray palfrey.
> Jenda grins at Draz.
>
> Draz says 'anything on locs?'
>
> Draz says 'he dead?'
>
> Jenda says 'it's just dougan'
>
> Jenda shrugs helplessly.
>
> Penzei says 'got him to beat and he ported'
>
> Draz nods in agreement.
>
> Jenda says 'Accepted. the thing is. Aes Sedai do not have to *justify* ourselves to
> anyone but maybe
> the Hall in some situations. Our purpose and function is the wellbeing and saftey of
> the world. As
> we see it. '
>
> Draz nods at Jenda.
>
> Draz bows before Jenda.
>
> Jenda winks at Draz.
>
> Draz says 'also'
>
> Draz says 'your clan heads'
>
> Jenda says 'Gaidin only know one purpose and that is to serve their own Aes Sedai. '
>
> Draz thinks hard.
>
> Jenda grins evilly.
>
> Draz says 'thats a misnomer, we serve our Aes Sedai first and foremost, and protect
> other Aes Sedai
> and initiates of the Tower after that, and then serve the White Tower.'
>
> Jenda says 'You seen, Penzai.. Draz serves Relena. Brother in Battle. '
>
> Jenda says 'She compels him to her will. '
>
> Tolza stops resting, and clambers on her feet.
>
> Penzei senses Tolza connecting to the True Source.
>
> Penzei senses Tolza is channeling saidar.
>
> Draz says 'so I can totally ignore another Aes Sedai, Relena cares about me too much
> to compel me,
> but due to that bond I care to follow her wishes.'
>
> Jenda nods in agreement.
>
> Draz nudges Jenda suggestively with his elbow.
>
> Tolza leaves south. vv
> Jenda winks at Draz.
>
> Jenda says 'This is another point. Some Aes Sedai do not choose to compel their men.
> '
>
> Tolza has arrived from the south.
>
> Penzei nods acceptedly writing in her notes before asking," I understand all of
> that but I suppose
> ethically where does one draw the line... obviously I wouldn't compel any man to do
> mundane acts or
> any sort of ridiculousness but... "
>
> Penzei says 'in the fight against the dark one... what is too far ?'
>
> Tolza whispers something to Draz.
>
> Jenda says 'The ethics of the white tower ... in my view.. end where the Darkness
> begins. We do what
> must be done, as the Blues say. '
>
> Draz says 'theyr're pretty specific actually'
>
> Draz says 'obey the three oaths, and the laws of Tar Valon thereafter'
>
> Draz winks suggestively.
>
> Penzei nods in agreement.
>
> Jenda smirks.
>
> Jenda says 'A gaidin has opinions on ethics of Aes Sedai. that is very interesting. '
>
> Jenda says 'The three oaths are by design.. specific. '
>
> Penzei continues writing down her notes, giggling at the last comment.
>
> Jenda says 'Penzei what are the Three Oaths? '
>
> Penzei says 'To speak no word that is not true.'
>
> Jenda nods in agreement.
>
> Penzei says 'To make no weapon with which one may kill another'
>
> Jenda says 'Quite so. '
>
> Penzei says 'Not to use the One Power as a weapon except against Shadowspawn, or in
> the last defense of
> my life, the life of my Warder, or that of another Siser.'
>
> Jenda nods in agreement.
>
> Penzei coughs loudly.
>
> Penzei says 'Sister'
>
> Jenda says 'Indeed. '
>
> Jenda says 'As Draz mentioned we must obey these oaths *at the word* '
>
> Jenda says 'But you can surely see that we have much leeway. '
>
> Penzei says 'Interpretation is everything'
>
> Jenda grins at Penzei.
>
> Jenda says 'And men who agree to be compelled by women, which let's be honest is all
> men from
> birth... would be wise to leave womens' business to women. '
>
> Draz thinks hard.
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Jenda winks suggestively at Penzei.
>
> Draz says 'I do think its worth mentioning'
>
> Penzei continues writing her notes even as Draz speaks.
>
> Draz says 'that you need to truly honestly believe and understand that you aren't
> breaking the
> oaths'
>
> Draz says 'with respect to Jenda Sedai's comments about leeway'
>
> Jenda says 'If I were your Aes Sedai, Draz.. you'd be wearing a gag to bed. '
>
> Jenda beams a smile at Draz.
>
> Draz says 'when it comes down to it, in actual fact, there is none, you cannot break
> the oaths.'
>
> Jenda looks at Penzei.
>
> Penzei almost bursts into laughter but manages to hold it in as she continues writing
> and listening
> to the comments.
>
> Draz says 'but a smart woman can see how to use that to her advantage'
>
> Draz says 'is how it was explained to me'
>
> Draz says 'not in bed.'
>
> Jenda laughs softly.
>
> Jenda says 'Penzei. '
>
> Jenda looks at Penzei.
>
> Penzei says 'Yes, Jenda Sedai ?'
>
> Jenda says 'Tell me that you are *not* wearing your accepted dress. '
>
> Jenda says 'without breaking the first oath'
>
> Penzei thinks really hard.
>
> Jenda says 'This will happen. out there.. people try us. '
>
> Jenda says 'You must be prepared. '
>
> Jenda says 'convince me '
>
> Draz looks at Penzei.
>
> The officedoor is opened from the other side.
> Rikkus has arrived from the east.
>
> The officedoor closes quietly.
>
> Draz winks at Rikkus.
>
> Rikkus assumes an offensive striking posture.
>
> Rikkus claps Draz on the back.
>
> Rikkus looks at Draz.
>
> Rikkus looks at Jenda.
>
> Penzei says 'I am in fact wearing a dress... but how would one assume that is truly
> an accepted dress
> just by looking at it ? '
>
> Jenda winks at Rikkus.
>
> Rikkus looks at Penzei.
>
> Tolza looks at Penzei.
>
> Penzei stops resting, and stands up.
>
> Jenda says 'I'm not convinced. '
>
> Jenda looks at Rikkus.
>
> Jenda weaves her hands, creating a hearty meal in the process.
>
> Jenda eats a strange fruit.
>
> Penzei whispers to Jenda 'is something about to happen otherwise I'm wrapping my
> brain around the
> subject matter'
>
> Rikkus whispers something to Draz.
>
> Tolza says 'May I?'
>
> Jenda nods at Tolza.
>
> Penzei says 'By all means'
>
> Tolza itches under the colorful, scratchy woolen dress.
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Tolza says 'Oh this dress?'
>
> Jenda whispers to you, 'just an excersize '
>
> Jenda laughs softly.
>
> Tolza says 'A stern woman gave it to me in a city.'
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Jenda nods in agreement.
>
> Jenda says 'That's very good'
>
> Tolza says 'It was all she would give me and I would gladly give it to you.'
>
> Tolza says 'I doubt you would want it though.'
>
> Jenda says 'hah'
>
> Tolza continues to itch.
>
> Penzei claps in admiration and says," Bravo ! "
>
> Jenda says 'Well done. '
>
> The night has begun.
>
> Tolza says 'Light blind me it is all I can afford.'
>
> Penzei falls down laughing.
>
> Tolza rubs her back against Penzei.
>
> Jenda says 'So Penzei.. Say Rikkus here is a Hand of the Light. asking if you have an
> Accepted dress
> on. he's scary. and you have to skirt the oaths. '
>
> Tolza says 'Its like a ant hill crawling up my back.'
>
> Penzei rolls her eyes.
>
> Jenda says 'convince us that you're not an accepted. '
>
> Penzei thinks really hard.
>
> Penzei says 'Oh this dress ?'
>
> Penzei says 'Some old woman gave it to me, pretty sure she thought I was a beggar...'
>
> Jenda laughs softly.
>
> Penzei says 'Matter of fact I asked her for another and she yelled at me!'
>
> Jenda says 'That's good. '
>
> hug tolza
> Penzei hugs her.
>
> Jenda says 'I could say... It is impossible for me to be Accepted! '
>
> Tolza gives Penzei an adorable grin. How can she resist.
>
> Jenda says 'Accepted Penzei. Convince me your name is not Penzei. '
>
> Tolza says 'I must turn in, Good Night Jenda Sedai and everyone'
>
> Jenda says 'good night, Tolza '
>
> Tolza spread her dress with colored bands, in a precise curtsy.
>
> Tolza leaves west. <<
>
> Penzei draws her lower lip down with a clenching of her neck as she goes into deep
> thought...
>
> Jenda says 'You there. Your name is Penzei, isn't it? '
>
> Rikkus waves.
>
> Rikkus whispers something to Coulin the Master of Arms.
> Jenda waves.
>
> Coulin the Master of Arms nods at Rikkus.
> Coulin the Master of Arms unlocks the officedoor.
> Coulin the Master of Arms opens the officedoor.
>
> Rikkus leaves east. >>
>
> Coulin the Master of Arms closes the officedoor.
> Coulin the Master of Arms locks the officedoor.
>
> Penzei says 'Why would you assume that is my name ? Have we met before ?'
>
> Penzei says 'My name is Miss Perets to you thank you...'
>
> Jenda says 'That's not the question, girl. Are you are are you not Accepted Penzei? '
>
> Penzei turns her head around in a scoff.
>
> Jenda says 'ooh'
>
> Jenda says 'Very nice'
>
> Jenda says 'But you did give *more* information. not less. '
>
> Penzei nods in agreement.
>
> Jenda says 'Miss Perets. Is it not true you eat crayons? '
>
> Jenda gives Penzei an adorable grin. How can she resist.
>
> Penzei says 'What's a crayon ?'
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Jenda laughs softly.
>
> Jenda says 'I'm still not convinced. '
>
> The White Tower's spire gleams softly in the first light of a new day.
>
> Penzei says 'Writing utensils are not my forte, if you'd like some faded eggs I'd be
> more than happy to
> whip you a bunch though!'
>
> Jenda says 'Oh I do like faded eggs.. but I just need to review this checklist and
> ensure that there
> are no witches in Amador. So what is your name miss? first and last. '
>
> Penzei strokes her chin thoughtfully...
>
> Jenda smirks.
>
> Jenda says 'We can switch roles if you like. '
>
> Penzei says 'What's your name and where are your credentials to be questioning who I
> am ?'
>
> Penzei says 'I don't just answer to the likes of every random bandit that is for
> certain... otherwise I
> may not be wearing any dress at all!'
>
> Jenda says 'Call me Molly and it's a feature to meet you! My credentials are known
> all around just
> ask your boss. A Child of the Light has every right to seek out girls like you. '
>
> Jenda laughs softly.
>
> Jenda peers closely at Penzei; she should guard her secrets carefully...
>
> Penzei says 'Pish Posh, my father is a wealthy merchant of Andor who will have your
> head if he hears
> you've been harassing me!'
>
> Penzei says 'Now run along and look up someone else's skirt!'
>
> Jenda throws back her head and cackles with insane glee!
>
> Jenda says 'Oh miss, I did not mean to look up your skirt! forgive me'
>
> Jenda makes a mock bow.
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Jenda says 'You're getting better at skirting the first oath and Daes Dae'mar. '
>
> Penzei says 'It does take a certain flare I must say...'
>
> Penzei whips her copper hair back over her shoulder with a swish of her head
> confidently...
>
> Jenda says 'You're an Andoran girl? '
>
> Penzei says 'Ahhh! I never said that!!'
>
> Jenda says 'hmm for the next week when we talk. I want you to be as dishonest as you
> can with me. '
>
> Jenda says 'without breaking the first oath'
>
> Penzei says 'I said my father is a weathly andoran merchant'
>
> Penzei says 'which is true!'
>
> Jenda grins evilly.
>
> Jenda says 'Do you have any siblings? '
>
> Penzei says 'Am I following your task yet ?'
>
> A gray palfrey flickers its ears.
>
> Jenda grins evilly.
>
> Jenda says 'yes'
>
> Jenda says 'Until a week from day you will skirt the first oath while adhehring to
> it. '
>
> Jenda says 'with just me'
>
> Penzei says 'With all the fancy parties and guests my father entertains whose to know
> how many siblings
> I have...'
>
> Jenda falls down laughing.
>
> Jenda says 'That was just perfect. '
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Jenda says 'And what lovely hair you have.. is that red? copper? '
>
> Penzei says 'I've been told it's like blacksmith's fire, but who can tell the
> colorblindness of southern
> men...'
>
> Jenda grins evilly.
>
> Jenda says 'You're brilliant'
>
> Jenda says 'And you're an Accepted of the White Tower.. what an interesting line of
> work. '
>
> Penzei says 'What is interesting is how you ever came to that understanding just by
> looking at me, do I
> have librarian and dish washer stamped on my forhead ?'
>
> Jenda throws back her head and cackles with insane glee!
>
> Jenda says 'Penzei... I think you're doing a fine job. So devious. '
>
> Penzei says 'Just remember this is your doing'
>
> Jenda looks meaningfully at you.
>
> Jenda laughs softly.
>
> Penzei coughs loudly.
>
> Penzei says 'Jenda Sedai'
>
> Penzei giggles.
>
> Jenda says 'Don't you think you're doing a fine job? '
>
> Jenda gives an impish grin. How adorable.
>
> Penzei says 'Whose to know what the weave has in store for us all... I could be
> terrible, and you are
> just puffing me up with hot air!'
>
> Jenda cheers Penzei on loudly.
>
> Jenda ponders life, the universe, and everything.
>
> Jenda says 'this is too easy for you. '
>
> Jenda says 'don't you agree? '
>
> The White Tower is bathed in a reddish orange light as the sun sets.
>
> Jenda says 'I should get the rest of the Yellow Ajah in on this'
>
> Jenda nods in agreement.
>
> Penzei falls down laughing.
>
> Jenda says 'that's what i'll do '
>
> Jenda says 'get ready, girl. '
>
> Penzei says 'I don't know if I can do it to Eldrenia Sedai'
>
> Penzei says 'She is terrifying'
>
> Penzei falls down laughing.
>
> Jenda smirks.
>
> Jenda says 'Eldrenia is a pet. '
>
> Jenda says 'I'll go to bed now. I hope you'll send me a note on our talk tonight. and
> we'll look
> forward to more. '
>
> Penzei nods in agreement.
> Jenda hugs Penzei.
>
> Penzei curtseys to her audience.
>
> Jenda says 'remember this challenge. one week. '
>
> Penzei says 'Yes, Jenda Sedai'
>
> Jenda leaves west. <<

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Re: Accepted Penzei receives wisdom from Jenda Sedai

Post by Nevirha » Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:02 pm

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Jenda: 3 RP qps
Penzei: 3 RP qps +1 for log editing

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