welcoming a novice to be, Kavia, with Accepted Talasia

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welcoming a novice to be, Kavia, with Accepted Talasia

Post by Callesa » Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:42 pm

I decided to include Accepted Talasia into welcoming and testing a girl interested in studying in Tar Valon. While waiting for the girl, we discussed briefly the current situation with the male channelers. When Kavia arrived, she was informed about some of the main consequences of her decision, and then Talasia confirmed her talent by successfully walking her through the Rosebud exercise.

Point of view: Callesa
Main participants: Talasia, Kavia, Callesa

........................
Callesa gestures with her hand.

The doors smoothly swing open.

Callesa glances at the door and calls, 'You may enter.'

The door is opened from the other side.

Talasia has arrived from the south.

Talasia dips into a deep, respectful curtsey.

Callesa looks up from her paperwork.

Talasia gives a small smile.

You say 'Ah, Talasia, good that you are here!'

The door is open.

Callesa glances at the open door and arches an eyebrow

Talasia says 'I received your message and came as soon as I could.'

Talasia closes the door.

You say 'I hear that your studies are progressing quite well.'

You say 'Have you also had opportunity to meet some of the Sisters from the Brown Ajah already?'

Talasia nods as she replies 'I have had a chance to meet a couple. Liia, and Carlia I have had a
chance to talk to previously.'

You nod in agreement.

Talasia says 'I don't know if we have officially met, besides a group once to take down some bandits
.'
You say 'Very good. I have a little task for you, today, if you have the time.'

You smile at her.

Talasia says 'I would be happy to!'

You say 'I know Reds have the noble role of protecting us primarily from the male channelers, but
you also deal with women misusing the Power or Wilders at times.'

Talasia nods in agreement.

You say 'Recognizing the talent is therefore important.'

You say 'Right now, there is a young girl on her way to Tar Valon, Kavia.'

Talasia leans forward, listening.

You say 'I would like you to get to know her with me here. Give her perhaps a little show of what
she can learn here, something impressive to weave, and to test her for the Spark.'

Talasia takes a small leatherbound notebook from her pack.

You say 'If she does have it indeed, I will then have her written in the book of Novices.'

Talasia says 'I would be happy to! Do you know what this girl looks like, so that I may identify
her?'

You say 'She should arrive soon to Tar Valon. I only know her writing, but I would expect a young
and not too confident girl, looking not entirely in her place on the square before the White Tower'

Talasia nods as she makes a note.

You say 'I may be wrong, however. As I said, I don't know much more than her interest in being
tested and studying here.'

Talasia says 'I will seek her out and assess her where I can.'

You say 'Right here, with me.'

Talasia nods in agreement.

You say 'I will supervise the Testing, Sheriam may not be happy, if I left that totally in the hands
of an Accepted, no matter how capable.'

Talasia says 'That is understandable.'

Talasia smiles happily.

Talasia slips the notebook back into her pack.

You say 'Meanwhile, tell me. What do you think about the current surge of the Male Channelers? Can
you see any specific reason for it?'

Talasia thinks hard.

Talasia says 'There do seem to be a lot of them lately. And from all over, not just one town or
country.'

Talasia frowns as she makes a distasteful face.

You nod at her.

You say 'Indeed, they are growing like weeds, anywhere.'

Talasia says 'I don't know much about what determines if someone can touch the source, but I hope it
is not due to a strengthening of the Shadow.'

You nod at her.

Talasia rubs her arms with a shiver.

You say 'That is possible.'

Talasia says 'Perhaps one of the cycles of the Wheel, somehow.'

Talasia says 'It certainly put me on my current path.'

You say 'With the amount of known Darkfriends and Dreadlords, I also wonder, whether it is simply
not easier for them to get training, than a few generations ago.'

Talasia says 'A chilling thought!'

You say 'After all, some women can channel on their own, while others need to be taught how.'

Talasia says 'Imagine if men could gain systematic training, what damage they could cause if left
unchecked!'

You say 'It is possible that some male channelers teach others. For example, some sources suggest
that some of the followers of Raolin Darksbane were channelers themselves, even though much weaker.'

Talasia nods and says 'Oh, yes, I did some research on him for my class. He was one of them whose
followers even attacked the Tower to free him, were they not?'

You say 'It is, however, just a theory for now. I haven't seen any proves of such training happening
. But I don't think we should exclude it. A power of a teacher is bigger than people tend to think.'

You say 'Yes, he had one of the strongest dragonsworn ever.'

Talasia makes a face.

Talasia says 'Let us hope none of the current Dragonsworn become so strong.'

You say 'His followers were foolish enough to try, but what gave them to courage? I think the
authors suggesting some channeled too may be up to something.'

You say 'Well, the current Dragonsworn are at least looking for their Dragon, while the current
Darkfriend channelers have found their master.'

You say 'I am indeed happy to see the Red Ajah investing in future Aes Sedai, we will need you.'

Callesa nods as the door opens and a servant runs in with a message.

Talasia says 'I only hope that I am up to the task.'

Callesa reads the message. "Talasia, the girl is at the Aliander gate apparently, asking about me.
Please, pick her up"

Talasia dips into a deep, respectful curtsey.

Talasia says 'With all haste, Aes Sedai.'

Talasia opens the door.

Talasia leaves south.

close door
———

Someone knocks on the door from the other side.

Callesa gestures with her hand.

The doors smoothly swing open.

Callesa glances at the door and calls, 'You may enter.'

The door is opened from the other side.

Talasia has arrived from the south.
Kavia has arrived from the south.

Talasia dips into a deep, respectful curtsey.

Callesa gestures at the door with her hand.

Kavia curtseys gracefully.

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

Kavia is in excellent condition.

Kavia is using:
<worn on head> a fine linen riding hood
<worn around neck> a torc of gleaming steel
<worn on body> a studded leather jerkin
<slung on back> a backpack
<worn on arms> a set of cloth sleeves
<worn on hands> a pair of slim riding gloves
<worn around wrist> a scrimshaw bracelet of delicate beauty
<wielded two-handed> a honed staff of light metal (scratched)
<worn about waist> a brightly-colored sash
<worn on legs> a pair of gray suede leggings
<worn on feet> a set of soft velvet slippers

Talasia says 'Callesa Sedai, this is a girl who goes by the name of Kavia.'

You say 'Thank you, Accepted.'

You smile at Kavia.

Kavia smiles at you.

You say 'I am Callesa Sedai, Kavia.'

You say 'I hear you wish to be one of us.'

You say 'Where are you from?'

Kavia says 'A pleasure Callesa Sedai. Yes I do'

Talasia looks at Kavia as she listens.

Kavia says 'I am from Glancor'

You say 'Ah, Glancor. A modest town, but with friendly people and solid trade.'

Kavia nods in agreement.

You say 'Many dream of becoming an Aes Sedai, Kavia, but not everyone has what it takes. '

You say 'The talent to channel the One Power, the discipline, the will, and also intelligence. Your
path will be hard, if you succeed.'

You say 'If you don't there can still be many paths serving the Light, and filling you with
happiness, child.'

Callesa smiles encouragingly.

Talasia nods silently as she listens.

Kavia says 'I will work hard'

Kavia looks determined

You say 'Do you understand, that as a novice, you won't be allowed to leave Tar Valon? You will be
only here, devoting your time to studies and chores, gaining experience only in the woods on the
island, until either the day you earn the serpent ring of an Accepted or or leave the Tower?'

Kavia says 'I understand.'

You say 'Good. As you may not have seen much of Aes Sedai in Glancor, and wish to sacrifice years of
your life to the study of the One Power, I would like Talasia to show you some of our art.'

You nod at Talasia.

Talasia takes a breath as she concentrates.

You say 'We demand a lot, girl, but we offer even more.'

You sense Talasia connecting to the True Source.

Talasia smiles.

Kavia looks at Talasia.

You sense Talasia is channeling saidar.

Talasia says 'The One Power can bring much strength and benefit to you and others.'

Talasia gives a small smile.

Kavia nods in agreement.

Talasia waves a hand, creating a ball of light above her hand.

Callesa observes more Kavia than Talasia.

Talasia says 'And you can bring light to those that need it.'

Talasia closes her fist, extinguishing the ball of light.

Kavia claps in excitement.

Kavia blushes.

Talasia looks at Kavia.

Kavia whispers, "Apologies"

You say 'It will take time, before you safely embrace Saidar, and create balls of light and much
more, Kavia. And only if you have the Spark, few women do.'

You say 'Talasia, please test Kavia.'

Talasia looks to Kavia.

Talasia says 'Kavia, please sit, facing me.'

Talasia sits down.
Talasia sheathes a curved clear dagger into a camouflaged hood.

Kavia sits down.
You nod in agreement.

Talasia says 'Now, I want you to clear your mind.'

Talasia says 'Rid yourself of all thoughts.'

Talasia looks calm as she eyes Kavia closely.

Talasia says 'Now, imagine yourself as the bud of a rose.'

Talasia says 'You are the rose, feeling the warmth of the light upon you.'

Talasia says 'As you feel it, open yourself up to the light...'

Talasia says '...do you feel it?'

Kavia nods in agreement.

Talasia's features relax.

You sense Talasia connecting to the True Source.

You sense Kavia connecting to the True Source.

Talasia gives a small smile.

You smile happily.

You say 'Excellent work, both of you.'

Kavia smiles happily.

Talasia glides to her feet.

Talasia clambers to her feet.

Talasia dips into a deep, respectful curtsey.

Kavia clambers to her feet.

You say 'Thank you Talasia, I will let you return to your studies. Kavia follow me, it is time you
wore the white dress.'

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Re: welcoming a novice to be, Kavia, with Accepted Talasia

Post by Aloisa » Thu May 12, 2022 7:04 pm

Callesa awarded 4 qps
Talasia and Kavia awarded 2 qps

say receive at a silver haired aes sedai

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