Aelrena Teaches Alitherin A Lesson

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Aelrena Teaches Alitherin A Lesson

Post by Alitherin » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:30 pm

Main participants:
Aelrena (Teacher)
Alitherin (Student)
Tigiria (Brief appearance)

The chamberdoor is opened from the other side.
Aelrena has arrived from the east.

The chamberdoor closes quietly.
Alitherin smiles at her.

Alitherin says 'I was just going to say hello.'

Alitherin curtseys before her.

Aelrena smiles happily.

Aelrena says 'A pleasure to see you'

Aelrena smiles happily.

Aelrena says 'Was there something I could help either of you with?'


Tigiria taps a finger on her lip

Tigiria says 'Nothing I can think of at the moment.'

Tigiria looks at Alitherin.

Alitherin says 'I was just giong to ask about the other day. You had asked me if I could meet and wanted to teach me about what it means to be an Accepted.
But we both were short on time.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Aelrena says 'Of course, I'd be more than willing to speak with you about it now, of course. '

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Alitherin says 'Happy to!'

Aelrena says 'You would be welcome to join as well, if you like, Tigiria.'

Tigiria says 'Hmm.'

Tigiria says 'I think I'm too tired.'

Aelrena nods at Tigiria.

Aelrena says 'Of course.'

Aelrena smiles happily.

Alitherin follows your expert lead.

Alitherin now follows Aelrena.

Tigiria crawls off to bed.

Kennira, Caretaker of Novices helps Tigiria into her private chamber.


Aelrena says 'Would you like to acompany me to the Warder Practice yard, Alitherin?'

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'exit'

The chamber door swings open.

Aelrena leaves east.
Alitherin follows Aelrena.

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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 ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Door east: officedoor
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.
Aelrena Solyan, Tower Accepted 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.

Alitherin senses Aelrena connecting to the True Source.

Alitherin senses Aelrena is channeling saidar.

The room becomes brighter as Aelrena creates a ball of light above her hand.

Alitherin says 'Hopefully it is safe here'

Alitherin can't find anything to conceal herself with.

Alitherin says 'It seems difficult to hide. And no dangerous persons about.'

Aelrena leads the novice to a corner of the yard, before settling down into the grass.

Alitherin looks around in all the shadows just to be sure.

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'And were someone to attempt something, well. We have plenty of aid just in case.'

Alitherin eyes Coulin Gaidin and nods.

Aelrena nods to a spot across from her on the grass, clearly heedless of any stains which might occur.

Alitherin finds a place across from you and sits down heavily.

Alitherin sits down.

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'Now.'

Aelrena looks at Alitherin.

Aelrena says 'What do you think that it means to be Accepted, ALitherin?'

Alitherin says 'It seems to me that as an Accepted there are two main goals.'

Alitherin says 'The first would be to teach those younger than ourselves what we have learned and help guide Novices in the Tower.'

Aelrena listens with a serene face, her eyes never leaving those of the Novice in front of her.

Alitherin says 'The second would be to help the Aes Sedai and learn where our home might be if we ever obtain the shawl.'

Aelrena considers the answers carefully, her mouth quirking to the side slightly, "Could those two tasks not be accomplished without the extended
capabilities as Accepted gains?

Aelrena says 'Though of course, I asked what it MEANS to be Accepted, less so than the goals, which I desire to hear your thoughts on.'

Alitherin strokes her chin thoughtfully.

Alitherin says 'I suppose as a novice some of those things can be learned.'

Alitherin says 'But Aes Sedai travel far and wide and interact with many outside the Tower. An Accepted can learn more of what it means to be an Aes Sedai in
practice by also being able to travel to other cities and lands.'

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Alitherin says 'I see your point on the means vs. goals.'

Alitherin thinks really hard.

Aelrena says 'This is quite true. It's a loosening of the restrictions which are placed upon novices. '

Alitherin says 'As an Accepted, would it not mean to show as a status of what one has learned, and that the Aes Sedai trust you with additional
responsibilities?'

Aelrena's expression is thoughtful as she nods at the Novice.

Alitherin says 'That trust in your capabilities could be proven by allowing those loosened restrictions.'

Aelrena says 'That is part of it, yes.'

Aelrena responds, her face taking a slightly apologetic cast, "Novices are children, who don't know what is good for them."

Alitherin arches an eyebrow.

Alitherin says 'Even some who are of advanced age before taking the Whites?'

Aelrena says 'Novices are told what to study, where to go, when they may or may not weave. They are not knowledgeable enough upon the One Power to be
able to determine the proper path.'

Aelrena says 'To reach the rank of Accepted, you have to face your fears, to commit yourself even more closely to the White Tower.'

Aelrena says 'And yes, Alitherin, even those women who don the novice white when older than normally accepted novices are considered to be children
until they advance.'

Alitherin says 'When you say face my fears...'

Alitherin says 'What if I do not know what my fears are?'

Aelrena says 'Then you will discover them when you face them.'

Aelrena says 'That is the nature of the three arches.'

Alitherin looks over to the entrance to the Tower.

Alitherin says 'There is an arch over there. Are there other arches?'

Aelrena chuckles politely.

Aelrena says 'There is little that I can say beyond what I have, as some custom is bound more tightly than law.'

Aelrena says 'But yes, there are other arches.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Aelrena says 'Now, we know that Novices are considered children to be guided, what then does that make the Accepted?'

Alitherin says 'Young adults, with some experience but yet to prove themselves?'

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'The Accepted are considered experienced enough to be trusted to set their own studies, to weave the power without supervision, to
comport themselves respectfully among other nations and entities without supervision.'

Aelrena says 'To be Accepted is to be bound more tightly to the Tower, to have faced your fears and proved that you can overcome them in your desire
to wear the shawl.'

Alitherin says 'But if I read my handbook correctly, still not trusted to go too far north or into Seanchan lands? Are those places still too dangerous?'

Aelrena nods and she folds her hands across her lap.

Aelrena says 'Correct, there are still places that are considered too dangerous for the less experienced of the Accepted.'

Aelrena says 'As for Seanchan lands, you might have the opportunity to explore them one day should you wear the shawl. However, the White Tower will
not risk having them place a collar on you.'

Aelrena shakes her head.

Alitherin shivers uncomfortably.

Alitherin says 'The thought of wearing one of those collars...'

Aelrena says 'Not while you're untrained and have potential to learn. After gaining a shawl, that is your risk, though it would weaken the Tower as a
le.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Aelrena's expression remains tranquil, though her voice turns somber, "A fate worse than death."

Alitherin feels the flows of saidar coursing through her body.

Aelrena arches an eyebrow.

Alitherin appears calm as she holds the source, reassuring herself that it is still there.

Aelrena says 'I understand the urge to reach for the source, however that does not mean that you should satisfy it.'

Aelrena shakes her head.

Aelrena says 'Please release the Power, Alitherin.'

Alitherin lets the aura around her fade as she releases the source.

Alitherin says 'It was just the thought of losing that connection forever... I am sorry.'

Aelrena says 'As I said, I understand, and I don't look down on you for it.'

Aelrena smiles happily.

Alitherin smiles a little shyly.

Aelrena says 'I won't tell anyone about it if you don't.'

Alitherin nods at her.

Alitherin says 'My mouth is sealed!'

Aelrena smiles encouragingly at the novice. "You're still a novice, you're allowed small mistakes, so long as you can be corrected. You don't always
know better."

Aelrena shakes her head.

Aelrena says 'Though, I believe you'll find I'm much more gentle than some others.'

Aelrena chuckles politely.

Alitherin smiles happily.

Alitherin says 'You have been very kind'

Aelrena says 'Now, one more time. What do you think it means to be Accepted, with what I've said?'

Aelrena watches Alitherin, her brown eyes seemingly ablaze as she stares.

Alitherin tries to pace her words carefully.

Coulin the Master of Arms bellows 'Man the gates, the western bridge is under attack!'

Aelrena looks up, tilting her head to one side before embracing the power.

Alitherin senses Aelrena connecting to the True Source.

Alitherin senses Aelrena is channeling saidar.

Alitherin senses Aelrena is channeling saidar.

Alitherin senses Aelrena is channeling saidar.

Aelrena drinks water from a leather water flask.

Aelrena drinks water from a leather water flask.

Aelrena eats a large slab of meat.

Aelrena eats a large slab of meat.

Aelrena drinks water from a leather water flask.

Alitherin strokes her chin thoughtfully.

Aelrena smiles happily.

Alitherin says 'So to recap, what it means to be an Accepted...'

Alitherin says 'It means that you have faced your fears and proven that you can take on more responsibility in the Tower, that you've earned some level of
trust that you are not a danger to yourself or two others due to limited or no training.'

Aelrena nods along to the answer, though her right hand rolls signaling to keep going.

Aelrena cocks her head to the side, watching and waiting quietly for the Novice to gather her thoughts.

Alitherin makes a face as she concentrates.

Alitherin says 'You as an accepted are bound more tightly to the Tower.'

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Alitherin says 'You can be trusted to work on your own studies instead of just those set out for you?'

Aelrena says 'Yes, we are bound more tightly and must continue to work on our own studies.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Aelrena says 'While also ensuring the novices below us are learning and continuing their own studies safely.'

Aelrena ponders life, the universe, and everything.

Aelrena says 'Journey Accepted less so, but upon being raised to the Tower Accepted you're expected to know the Ajah with which you'll apprentice.'

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Alitherin nods along.

Aelrena says 'But your time as Accepted is when you'll truly be exploring that.'

Aelrena's tone is absent, like she hadn't thought of it before now.

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'Did you have any questions?'

Alitherin says 'Do you know which Ajah you will be apprenticed with?'

Aelrena chuckles politely.

Aelrena says 'I'm already apprenticed to the Brown Ajah.'

Alitherin says 'Oh, congratulations!'

Aelrena smiles and ducks her head slightly, "Thank you.

Alitherin says 'I met Tolza Sedai the other day. She seemed very nice.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Aelrena says 'Tolza Sedai is a pleasure, a rather knowledgeable Aes Sedai, and quite often out of the Tower from what I can tell.'

Aelrena says 'My mentor though is Catisune Sedai.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Alitherin says 'I don't remember if I've met her yet.'

Alitherin smiles happily.

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'She recently taught a class on Sheinaran poetry, if I recall correctly.'

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Aelrena says 'Was there anything related to being Accepted you wished to ask about? I will answer if I'm able.'

Aelrena nods at Alitherin.

Alitherin says 'Were you worried about these arches you talked about?'

Aelrena says 'Was I worried? Quite.'

Aelrena shakes her head.

Aelrena says 'Facing your fears is no easy thing, and it serves to prove to just how much you desire wearing the shawl.'

Alitherin sits up straighter.

Alitherin says 'I believe that I could face anything if it meant earning the shawl some day!'

Alitherin smiles at her.

Aelrena nods sagely, and her face is expressionless as she replies "You'll need that determination and more to make it through the arches."

Aelrena's stolid expression breaks for a brief moment and she smiles at the novice, before her features return to smoothness.

Alitherin looks just slightly nervous for a second, but it passes in a flash as her resolve returns.

Alitherin is sitting.

Aelrena reaches forward and squeezes Alitherin's shoulder, looking her in the eyes.

Alitherin returns the look.

Aelrena says 'It will be okay. You have the rest of us here to support you too. '

Alitherin smiles happily.

Alitherin says 'I hope so!'

Aelrena says 'You aren't deemed ready to go through the Arches until the Aes Sedai believe you're ready. That in and of itself should boost your
confidence, child.'

Aelrena stands and wipes off her dress, looking to the warders practicing in the yard.

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Alitherin stands up.

Aelrena holds out her hand to Alitherin as a lever to help her stand.

Aelrena nods in agreement.

Alitherin brushes a few lingering blades of grass off of her white dress.

Aelrena says 'I hope I was able to help clarify the role in your mind.'

Aelrena smiles at Alitherin.

Alitherin says 'Absolutely'

Alitherin smiles happily.

Aelrena says 'Good.'

Alitherin says 'I appreciate it very much.'

Aelrena says 'I'll speak to Chloro Sedai about it.'


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Raeza
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Re: Aelrena Teaches Alitherin A Lesson

Post by Raeza » Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:39 am

Awarded:

Aelrena - 3 rpqps (2 + 1 for editing)
Alitherin - 2 rpqps

Please 'receive' them at a silver-haired sister.

EDIT CORRECTION:
Alitherin was the editor, not Aelrena. I have awarded Alitherin 1 additional rpqp for editing, and docked Aelrena 1 qp. Thanks to Aelrena for pointing out the error to me.

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