Vianca explains to Aleera the Refresh weave and has a hands-on time trial for practice.
Tower Square
This side of the square is the southern section of the Tower Square.
In the center is the walled off White Tower. To the south a large
boulevard opens up leading to the Southharbor. To the north you see
the southern gate of the Tower grounds. The square continues east
and west.
A large banner rests here, depicting a map of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door north: TarlomensGate
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
An astonishingly tall and broad man stands here, with large tufted ears.
The River Lady has arrived at the docks.
Vistra has arrived from the north.
Vistra says 'Hello Accepted.'
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a gray palfrey.
Vianca says 'Hello Novice'
Vistra curtseys before Aleera.
Vianca smiles at her.
Vistra says 'hello accepted Aleera'
Vianca says 'Aleera, has anyone taken the time t go over the how to restore stamina to others as Tolza Sedai mentioned the other day?'
A gray palfrey swishes the flies off its back with its tail.
Aleera stops riding a gray palfrey.
Aleera gets off of her horse, decidedly battered and bruised. She gives a quick shake of her head, "No, Accepted Vianca. I may have puzzled it out, but would certainly appreciate appropriate guidance."
The gleeman has arrived from the west.
Vianca says 'What happened to your belongings?'
Aleera wears a bright red robe about her body.
Aleera slides a great serpent ring on to her right ring finger.
Aleera slides a gold ring on to her left ring finger.
Aleera wears a camouflaged hood on her head.
Aleera wears a Kandori snowflake necklace around her neck.
Aleera wears a Kandori snowflake necklace around her neck.
Aleera wears a bearskin tunic on her body.
Aleera wears a set of cloth sleeves on her arms.
Aleera puts a pair of slim riding gloves on her hands.
Aleera puts a silver Kandori wristcuff on around her right wrist.
Aleera puts a silver Kandori wristcuff on around her left wrist.
Aleera wields a staff of sungwood in a two-handed grip.
Aleera wears a belt with a buckle of cuendillar around her waist.
Aleera puts a dagger on her belt.
Aleera puts a pair of earthen colored breeches on her legs.
Aleera wears a black pair of silver-tooled boots on her feet.
Aleera puts a leather water flask on her belt.
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Aleera stops using a bright red robe.
A Tower Guard has arrived from the south.
Aleera wears a dress with colored bands at the hem about her body.
Vianca says 'Ah, much better.'
Aleera shares, "I just recovered them. There was a blow from behind and then ... nothing."
Vianca says 'Vistra, I would love to include you on this lesson but we will be outside of your permitted travel guidelines.'
Vistra says 'it is ok. I saw the sink feeling up earlier. I need to get in there before Laras sends me to Sheriam.'
Vistra blushes.
Vianca nods at her.
Vistra waves.
The sun casts a golden glow over the city.
Vistra curtseys gracefully.
Vianca nods in agreement.
Vistra opens the TarlomensGate.
Vistra leaves north. ^^
The day has begun.
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Vianca looks over towards a now clothed Aleera, 'Let us grab some warhorses and I'll give you the rundown on how to perk up even the most tired or mares.
you the rundown on how to perk up even the more tired or mares.
Aleera grabs a piece of sandstone.
Aleera has arrived from the south.
smile Aleera
Vianca smiles at her.
Vianca senses Aleera connecting to the True Source.
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Vianca senses Aleera is channeling saidar.
Aleera weaves her hands, creating a hearty meal in the process.
Vianca senses Aleera is channeling saidar.
Aleera fails to pull together whatever flows she was trying to weave.
Vianca senses Aleera is channeling saidar.
Aleera weaves her hands, creating a flow of water that fills a leather water flask.
Vianca claps a tall white horse on the shoulder, ' Ride Kervin, he's one of my best'
Aleera says 'He looks to be a fine steed.'
Aleera starts riding a warhorse.
Vianca starts riding him.
Vianca says 'Follow me, let's get this started.'
A warhorse lays its ears flat against its neck.
Aleera starts following Vianca.
Aleera nods in agreement.
Standing on a pike in the square is the head of Benjen.
Vianca says 'As there are some trollocs on the lurk up north, we're gonna take this a bit south to be
safe. The cooler weather will be good for the horses as we are going to run them a bit.'
Vianca claps a warhorse on the back.
Aleera is getting some color back now, but she says, "That seems wise. I will follow your lead."
Vianca says 'Im sure you know your way to Caemlyn, yes?'
Aleera says 'I traveled from there on my way to the White Tower and just recently the Red Ajah sent me down to Far Madding, so I passed it then as well.'
Vianca says 'I pretty direct route, however it cannot be made in less that an hour without giving your horse a breather.'
Aleera says 'Yes, I feel for them when they're pushed so.'
.
Vianca says 'This is where you can weave together the flows or air, water and spirit to enable to allow your target to find it in themselves to regain almost all of their energy.'
Vianca says 'And with your travel restrictions recently lifted a tad, its a great way to make up some ground while exploring.'
Vianca says 'One would say you could make it back to where you grew up, north of Amador if I'm not mistaken in only a matter of a few hours rather than days.'
Aleera nods, listening. She admits, "I have enjoyed a long ride since that day."
Aleera says 'Yes, that is where I grew up.'
Vianca nods at her.
Vianca says 'Than you know that ride well.'
Vianca says 'Ok, so In order for the weave to work, whom ever needs the effects must be following either the caster or the leader of the group.'
Vianca says 'That being said, since it’s just me and you, I would be the only one leading the horses and running the weave.'
Aleera ahs and nods. She says, "I think I was attempting it the other day, but I was doing the following."
Vianca says 'ok we are coming up on the 8th hour, when the mounts run haggard, dismount yours asap'
Aleera nods in agreement.
Vianca says 'Got it? We’re gonna try to set a speed record! '
Vianca winks suggestively at Aleera.
It is 7 o'clock pm, on the 8th day of the month of Adar, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
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Vianca says 'we leave at 8 pm sharp'
It is 8 o'clock pm, on the 8th day of the month of Adar, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
(Server: Fri Oct 13 23:22:27 2023 EST, last rebooted 23 hours, 19 minutes ago)
Vianca call for the AlindaerGate to be opened.
A Tar Valon Gatekeeper unlocks the AlindaerGate.
A Tar Valon Gatekeeper opens the AlindaerGate.
Bridge Over the Alindrelle
The river rolls, strong and steady, fifty or more paces below, and for all
its half mile length the bridge flows unsupported from riverbank to island.
The bridge has room and some to spare for ten men to walk abreast. A tall,
bronze-clad gate stands between the bridge and Tar Valon to the east. A
large sign lists the local laws and customs.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
Door east: AlindaerGate
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
Bridge Over the Alindrelle
Striking, the bridge is an architectural wonder. The openwork walls look
intricate enough to tax the best craftswoman at her lace-frame. It hardly
seems that such could have been done with stone, or that it could stand
even its own weight.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
Foot of the Bridge
Often a place thronging with crowds, the bridge begins a long arch over the
half mile or more of the River Erinin. Guards posted at the foot carefully
check everyone who wants to cross.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
An ambitious man stands here, scheming.
A Tar Valon bridgeguard peers at strangers suspiciously.
A Tar Valon bridgeguard peers at strangers suspiciously.
A Tar Valon bridgeguard peers at strangers suspiciously.
A balding, sour-faced officer checks everyone passing by.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
Thoroughfare of Alindaer
To the north-east, the foot of a white bridge stretches over the east side
of River Erinin and arches straight to the walls that surround the island
of Tar Valon, The tops of the high walls of gleaming white, silver-streaked
stone look down on the bridge's height. At intervals, guard towers interrupt
the walls, their massive footings washed by the river.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Thoroughfare of Alindaer
Small red brick houses are built all along the road right up to the
river's edge, where, to the north, fishing boats are tethered to a small
network of piers. A pleasant breeze rolls in from the water.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Market Square
Stone-paved streets guide the traffic of Tar Valon between the red and
brown brick houses and shops of this small village. Squadrons of soldiers
file through town periodically from Tar Valon, and the market throng divide
around them as if marching men were obstructions they were long used to.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A traveler trudges by.
A bearded coachman stands here, waiting for passengers.
The Alindaer town crier stands here, spreading the news.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Thoroughfare of Alindaer
Fields of varying crops have been planted on both sides of the road, where
the brush and timberline have been cleared back severel feet for the hamlet
just to the north. Towering piles of hay and roving watchdogs rest around the
perimeter, while farmboys playing small hand-carved flutes frolic happily
amongst them.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Vianca is traveling on the road to Tar Valon, a well-constructed avenue
connecting Caemlyn and the city of women. The excellent condition of the
road presents you with easy travelling. Fences to either side protect
farmers' crops from the hungry trespasser.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A squat border stone juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
At a Junction of Roads
The road to Tar Valon curves west around a small farm. A dusty cartpath
leads east around a barn to a water well beside a brick home. Smells of
manure and animal stock carry on the breeze. Another road begins at this
point, winding southeast through wooded lands.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A large wooden raft sits here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A gray mouse is scuttling about here.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road bends your path around a quaint farmhouse and its surrounding
property. The landscape is well-tended with crops in tilled fields and a
dirt road leading to a well.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Tended and fenced fields abruptly end against the border of a dense forest
on either side of the road. It looks as if a drainage trench had once
been attempted to help clear the muddy roads during spring rains, but
of late they have fallen into disrepair.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
A few worthless personal effects are scattered and ground into the packed
gravel and mud. Some discolored splotches in the road are from where
blood has recently pooled and dried.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Tall pines and broad-limbed oaks canopy the road. Lots of underbrush and
small plants grow thickly beneath the trees, blocking entrance to the woods
from here.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Light from above filters through the tree leaves as through a healer's
gauze for wounds -- dulled but luminously golden. Songbirds and
squirrels rustle the branches, startled by your approach.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road to Tar Valon runs due a due north-south course. Woods on
either side of the road grow too thick for easy travel. South, the
forests begin to recede.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Clusters of oak and leatherleaf cover the soil, which is quickly becoming
more rocky as the road progresses south. From time to time, a few deer will
venture from the safety of the trees and graze in the open.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Rounding the Bend
Grass fields with a few bunches of stout oaks are becoming the norm as the
road corners toward the southwest. Overhead the sky is more visible than
from the canopy of treeleaves forming over the road to the north.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
Rounding the Bend
Admirably, the upkeep of this road yet remains in consistently good shape.
A bend in the road briefly shifts its course easterly before resuming the
north passage to the city of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Ancient oaks with massive tentacle limbs and thick foliage are steeped
in oceans of tall, wiry grass and underbrush. The road plows its own way
through the matted brakes, a way which affords little cover from the raw
elements of sun, wind and rain.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
A strange transformation is occuring here. Trees and brush are being overrun
by ivy and brambles, throwing a leafy, webbed blanket over everything. The
constant travel upon the road is its only salvation from the creeping vines.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Bulges and wide humps under the carpet of vines could only be oaks and
pine succumb to the invasion of brambles. In a few more years they will
be eroded away completely by suffocation under this leaching tide.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A cute brown deer eyes you nervously.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
No farmers dare this terrain; the ivy and thorny underbrush muscle their
way into every exposed surface, save the road itself. Crops would be a
doomed undertaking almost immediately after their seeds had been sown.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A cute brown deer eyes you nervously.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The swells of green vines and ruddy trumpet-blossoms are patchy, but still
quite dominant. Bird nests are common in the higher boughs of the ivy, and
jackrabbit tracks are as frequent as human ones on the road.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
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The Tar Valon Road
The coverage of parasitic vines is far less than to the north. A few bushes
and trees have even managed to wholly escape the infestation.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Rounding the Bend
The flat expanse of the plains is slowly resolving into a more hilly
region. Gazing southward, the smooth peaks transform the horizon into
an interesting spectacle.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A traveler journeys to another city.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
Rounding the Bend
Rocky mounds surrounding you seem to be the precursors for expansive,
slowly rolling hills in the southern panorama. Trees and bushes are
placed at a fair span from one another, housing much activity from
woodland creatures.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A young and strong buck is here, munching some grass.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Vianca is at the base of a slight incline, the road climbs a hill to
the south which is far too broad in its base to be feasibly skirted.
Only a few small trees and scrubs live in the rocky soil.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A dun mare is here, snorting angrily.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
At the hill's crest, all is silenced by the constant whisper of windblown
grass. The trees here grow at a slant, twisted and shaped to all angles
by the persistant wind.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Leatherleaf and other deciduous trees are appearing more abundantly here
and to the south. One huge leatherleaf has even been allowed to grow
very close to the road; the shade it provides might be good for a few
hours of rest.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A young and strong buck is here, munching some grass.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Wildflowers and ferns are everywhere beneath the protective shade of so
many trees and hillocks. The shadowy copses blend much mystery with the
natural serenity of so ancient a wilderness.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A cute brown deer eyes you nervously.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The chaparral is dense and affords little easy travel off the beaten path
of the Tar Valon road. Its foliage and spiney limbs are prickly to the
touch and sets your exposed skin immediately to itching.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Some deer and rabbit excrement are on the road here in various stages of
decay; it seems this section of road is part of a regular intersection of
wildlife activity.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Pebbles and boulders are piled by the roadside, a rudimentary means of
keeping erosion at bay. Runnels in the gravel have already deformed the road
as the result of recent rainstorms.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Vianca is at the base of a low incline. The contour of the hillside slowly
elevates to a peak about three hundred spans due south. To the far north
are vistas of tall grass over flat plains.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
A several mile radius from where you are standing is mainly just a patchwork
of stark green trees speckling the light-drab of hilly wasteland. Many timid
herbivores peek out from from groves of clumped trees.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Hillside terrain quickly becomes a taxing mode of travel, though it does
provide for entertaining and lush scenery. The air is stronger upon these
rocky overlooks.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Working its way down a plateau in the south, the road stretches onward to the
north, eventually entering some low, rolling hills. The landscape seems to be
without any startling features here, mainly consisting of plains covered with
sparse vegetation and an occasional bush or two.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Road on a Plateau
Arriving at the top of this plateau, you glance at the surrounding areas. It is
no surprise that the road faithfully keeps its heading, going from the south to
north. With great difficulty, you can make out some small woods far in the
south, beyond the great expanse that starts directly below the plateau. North,
the road slowly descends and goes through a more varied scenery, consisting of
gentle hills dotted by trees and bushes.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road ascends an elevation in the landscape, straining to keep its heading
north. To the south, it pierces a vast, featureless plain, and though the road
zigzags for some distance, most of it seems to go in a straight line.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road starts to twist and turn here, meandering through the grasslands. The
purpose evades you, but you welcome the change in the road, if not in the
enery. The road's general direction stays the same, however, going north and
south.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Even this far out in the wild, the road is in remarkably good condition.
Travel on it is endurable, though your mind wearies by its seemingly endless
north-south heading. A few bushes flank the road and dot the flatlands
surrounding you, but apart from this, vegetation is very sparse.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
On you go, trying not to think of the vast distance that still lies ahead of
you. The surrounding terrain yields no surprises - featureless plains cover
all directions.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The wilderness continues, with no sign of habitation anywhere. The terrain is
quite open, dominated by plains that seem to reach to the very end of the
world, with only a few, smooth hills to disrupt the otherwise featureless
landscape. Maintaining its monotonous north-south heading, the road goes on.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road seems endless, your journey without an end. Vast plains stretch in all
directions, the road crawling its way through them. However, as you strain your
eyes, you see the vague form of what must be a small forest further to the
south, though much in that direction is obscured by the gentle rolls of the
landscape.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
The road makes a turn here before heading straight north towards the legendary
city of Tar Valon. You pause for a moment, estimating your position with the
city of the Aes Sedai and the Queen's haven of Caemlyn as points of reference.
Distances can be deceiving here in the wilderness, but you find it likely that
Caemlyn is the closest city, though it would still prove to be a long journey.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
The road bends in a south-east direction here. East, the road makes yet another
turn, resuming its course north, while south of here an old bridge can be seen,
crossing a stream.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
At the Small Bridge
A small bridge, built in granite, spans over a lively stream. The bridge is
old, its stones have taken on a dark hue from years of exposure, but it seems
to be well-kept and looks sturdy. You spot a small trail leading down to the
shallow waters below.
[ obvious exits: N S D ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Road through the Edge of the Woods
Some small clusters of trees herald the presence of a light forest further
to the south. The road heads north towards Tar Valon, and southwards
towards Andor and the crown city of Caemlyn.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Turn in the Road
The road resumes its heading north by making a gentle turn. Looking in that
direction, you see the edge of the woods, while the forest is getting slightly
more dense in the south-west.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
The road makes yet another turn here, this time in a south-east direction. The
woods seem to get somewhat more thick to the south, while the edge of the
forest seems to be further to the north-east.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
Vianca stops riding him.
Aleera stops riding a warhorse.
[channel 'refresh']
Vianca begins to weave the appropriate flows...
-=+**+=- -=+
Vianca channel flows of Spirit, and refresh those around you.
Vianca says 'ride'
Road through the Light Woods
The air is filled with the fresh, revitalizing scent of this green forest.
Although the forest is fairly light, it is filled with small bushes and under-
growth, making travel beyond the road most difficult. The road continues its
long journey, heading on north and south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Road through the Light Woods
The singing of birds fill the air as you follow the road through this sparse
forest. Birch flank the road, some reaching an astounding height. Some of the
weeds and smaller trees have been cut down, denying rovers the proper foliage
to set up an ambush.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Road at the Edge of the Woods
The landscape is becoming more gentle and smooth, with only some small, sloping
hills as an indication of the more wild terrain south of you. The forest is
quite thin here, but seems to thicken further to the north.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
A warhorse stops following Vianca.
Vianca starts riding him.
Road through the Hills
Low, sloping hills form the landscape, covered with bushes and an occasional
tree. South of here, the hills become more dominating, hiding the road
completely from the eye. The road goes on north, eventually entering a light
forest.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Bend in the Road
Turning and twisting between several hills, the road eventually bends, now
going east and north. The city of Tar Valon lies very far to the north, while
considerably nearer, to the south, proud Caemlyn awaits weary travelers.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
Twist in the Road
Some particularly rough-looking hills forced those who made this road to make a
turn to the west, going between a number of foreboding ridges. The terrain
right to the north is extremely unsavoury-looking, giving the impression that
one should avoid entering that wild domain, lest one would get lost and be
forced to wander aimlessly until starvation and dehydration would eventually
claim the life of the hapless traveler.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the west.
Aleera has arrived from the west.
Road through the Hills
As you reach the summit of yet another hill, you peer out at the surrounding
area. Caemlyn is not visible to the eye, but you estimate the city's location
to be roughly to the south of you. North of you, the road is forced to make a
sharp turn, in order to get by a cluster of wild hills. Even further north, the
terrain seems to change into light woods.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Road through the Hills
Small hills cover the area, but due to the excellent condition of the road, you
are able to travel through this wild land without too much effort. The road
continues onward in a roughly north-south direction.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
The Tar Valon Road
Continuing your journey, you see that the terrain is gradually changing. Low,
rolling hills bespeak the presence of a wild landscape to the north, where the
road is forced to make an occasional turn in order to avoid some of the more
troublesome hills. Southwards, plains stretch as far as you can see.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A squat border stone juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Bend in the Road
Rather abruptly, the road turns in a north-east direction. To the east you spot
a small hill. Heading north would take you, after a tiring journey, all the way
to Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
Bend in the Road
The road turns here, going south and west, thus evading a small hill to the
north. At the base of the hill, the remains of a camp can be discerned,
probably raised by some small merchant caravan heading south towards Caemlyn.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A crow is here flying around.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalry officer watches vigilantly, riding a warhorse.
A warhorse has arrived from the west.
Aleera has arrived from the west.
The Tar Valon Road
The road continues in a north-south heading, the surroundings showing little of
interest. However, peering around you notice a bend in the road to the north,
going around a small hill.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
The Tar Valon Road
As you continue your journey, bushes start to flank the road. You strain your
eyes to discover what lies further ahead, but all you can see is the road
stretching through the plains.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
Door west: bushes
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black crow is here, watching.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
The Tar Valon Road
The settlements gradually, almost reluctantly, give way to the wilderness.
The road is in excellent condition, however, free from vegetation and
apparently well-kept in general. Looking to the south, you can see the
silhouette of Caemlyn in the distance, while the road north leads on towards
the city of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black crow is here, watching.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
The Tar Valon Road
Just outside of Caemlyn, the smooth, wide road is in excellent condition,
perfect for fast travel. Interlocking, granite paving stones are laid in a
simple pattern, and not a blade of grass can be seen growing between the
stones. To the south, the road continues through the outskirts of Caemlyn and
going north starts the long journey to Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A crow is visible flying high in the sky.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Road through Outer Caemlyn
In the outermost part of Caemlyn the number of dwellings decreases, compared
to other parts of the city. The buildings look slightly run down, and anything
taller than two stories is a rarity. Hazarding a guess, one would say that
poorer folk live here. The road itself is still wide and smooth, but in some
places weeds grow between the paving stones. To the north, the road continues
toward Tar Valon, while taller buildings can be seen flanking the road not far
to the south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Road through Outer Caemlyn
Along the wide, paved road through outer Caemlyn, travel is fast and comfort-
able. Dwellings and warehouses line the sides of the road, some as many as
three stories tall. Washing hangs to dry in some of the upper stories, pointing
to the fact that the dwellings are well occupied. The road continues north
through outer Caemlyn and leads to a tall gate set in the huge wall guarding
Caemlyn proper to the south. The Braem wood grows thick to the east, and you
seem to be able to force your way through the undergrowth here.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
Outside the Northern Gate of Caemlyn
The fifty foot high wall surrounding Caemlyn is broken by two huge metal
doors. This is the great northern gate of Caemlyn, city of the Queen of Andor.
The gate looks like it could withstand the battering of an army indefinitely.
To the east and west, buildings cluster along the great wall, the upper stories
of inns towering above the tile roofs of houses, and squat warehouses. The road
itself continues south into inner Caemlyn, or north along the great road
through outer Caemlyn.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
Door south: Northgate
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A crow is here flying around.
A warhorse has arrived from the north.
Aleera has arrived from the north.
The Northgate seems to be closed.
Vianca says 'ride'
A warhorse stops following Vianca.
Aleera starts riding a warhorse.
A crow now follows Aleera.
Vianca call for the Northgate to be opened.
The Northgate is opened from the other side.
Inside the Northern Gate of Caemlyn
Vianca is just inside the Northern Gate of Caemlyn. You stop for a moment to
appreciate the vast and beautiful sprawl of Caemlyn. The city is swarming
with people, there can't possibly be room here for all of them. Caemlyn is
built on a series of hills, and you can see the spires of the inner city and
the palace rising above the heights of the outer city. A northern road
follows the perimeter of the city both east and west here.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
Door north: Northgate
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A stout looking Caemlyn guard is posted here.
A stout looking Caemlyn guard is posted here.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from the north.
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The Northern Road
Vianca is on the northern side of the road which circles the outer city.
The North Gate lies off the your west and the entrance to a skywalk
running over the inner city begins here.
[ obvious exits: E W U ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A ratter is here, hunting shadoweyes.
A man is here.
A villager woman performs her daily routine.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Skywalk over the Inner City
Vianca is at the northern end of a marble skywalk which rises high over the Inner
City. From your lofty perch you can see all the marvel and splendor of Caemlyn.
Vianca can see the North Gate not far away, and if you squint you can make out the
South Gate in the distance as well. Below you you can see the breath-taking
beauty of the inner city, and you marvel at the wonders of Ogier architecture.
[ obvious exits: S D ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A stout looking guard is here, walking the streets of Caemlyn.
A villager woman performs her daily routine.
Aleera has arrived from below, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from below.
Skywalk over the Inner City
Vianca is on the middle of a marble skywalk which runs the breadth of the Inner
City. You are afforded a marvelous view of the entirety of Caemlyn from here.
The throngs of people below you are staggering in their sheer noise and volume.
The walkway continues to the north and south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A shifty looking fellow patrols the streets picking up discarded belongings.
A crow is visible flying high in the sky.
A stout looking guard is here, walking the streets of Caemlyn.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from the north.
Skywalk over the Inner City
Vianca is at the southern end of a long marble skywalk that runs over the
Inner City of Caemlyn. A spiraling stairwell leads down into the heart of
the Outer City. You can see a great deal of Caemlyn from this vantage
point, and the view is simply spectacular. The number of people that
populate this huge city is beyond all belief. The walkway continues to the
north.
[ obvious exits: N D ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A young woman walks by.
A shaggy brown mare stands here.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from the north.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
A Wide Boulevard
Vianca is on a wide boulevard that stretches all the way across Caemlyn. The
extremely wide road is cut in the middle by a strip of grass with trees evenly
placed along the street. You see people scurrying about in a mad rush. A
stairway leads up here onto a skywalk that runs over the entire Inner City.
[ obvious exits: E W U ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from above, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from above.
Middle of a Wide Boulevard
This is the middle of a wide boulevard that runs east and west across Caemlyn.
The boulevard is bisected by a strip of grass and a row of trees which run its
length. The sheer noise of crowded Caemlyn is overwhelming, almost a dull
roar. To the north is a paved road which leads into the Inner City. To the
south is an open square and a cluster of shops.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A city lamplighter stands nearby, attending his duties.
A stout looking guard is here, walking the streets of Caemlyn.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from the east.
Caemlyn Central Square
Vianca is in a large stone square, right in the middle of Caemlyn's outer
city. You see a wide boulevard to the north, and the path to the inner
city. There are a number of shops around you. The density of the population
is really quite incredible. It's almost impossible to relax as you are
being constantly bumped and jostled. From here you can really get a good
view of the outer city, and this just makes you appreciate the older inner
city all the more. A large banner hangs nearby, depicting a map of
Caemlyn's outer city.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Outer Caemlyn
A fountain is here, offering clear blue water to all.
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A stout looking guard is here, walking the streets of Caemlyn.
A worker busily earns a day's pay.
The Caemlyn town crier stands here, spreading the news.
A Hand of the Light questioner seeks to extract the truth here.
A stout looking guard is here, walking the streets of Caemlyn.
A gleeman is here, playing a lute.
A stout looking guard is here, walking the streets of Caemlyn.
A recruitment officer stands here, speaking of the Queen's Guard.
Aleera has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
A crow has arrived from the north.
Vianca says 'we made it'
It is 8 o'clock pm, on the 8th day of the month of Adar, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
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Vianca says 'In just under an hour!'
Vianca says 'Half the time it would take without the help of the One Power.'
Vianca claps a warhorse on the back.
Aleera's hair is windblown, but she has a decidedly happy expression on her face, exhilarated.
Aleera exclaims, "That was amazing."
Vianca says 'and with energy to spare, take a look at your horse, he still has alot of juice left in em'
Vianca says 'We could have made it pretty much to Four Kings!'
Vianca explains, ‘The weave has the power to restore a horse or another person from completely haggard to almost full rejuvenated.
Aleera pats the side of the horse's neck.
Vianca says 'Have you taken the time to learn this weave?'
Aleera says 'I have, yes.'
Vianca says 'Great, I have learned about 87% of the weave myself and I've found that is plenty to not fail.'
Aleera asks, "If it were just me and a horse, how close would we need to be?"
refreshing, you up for it?
Vianca says ‘For just yourself, your going to dismount, grab the reins and lead your mount, then cast the weave, they do not have to be “grouped”, just following.
Vianca says 'What were gonna do then, is a quick trek back to Tar Valon, but you are going to do the refreshing, you up for it?'
Aleera shares, "I have learned a bit over 70%, myself, so still have some work to do."
Aleera nods.
Vianca says 'Yeah you gonna wanna get those number up just a tad more to be safe. This is a great tool to make up ground fleeing from or chasing an enemy, you want it to work when you need it most.'
Vianca says 'Let me know when your ready to run!'
Vianca readies both horses, tightening their saddles.
Aleera says 'Okay, I think I am ready.'
Vianca says 'Ok let us start from the North gate.'
Aleera says 'Okay.'
Vianca says 'we leave at 5 am sharp'
A warhorse lays its ears flat against its neck.
It is 4 o'clock am, on the 9th day of the month of Adar, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
The sun rises.
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It is 5 o'clock am, on the 9th day of the month of Adar, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
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Vianca call for the Northgate to be opened.
The Caemlyn gatekeeper unlocks the Northgate.
The Caemlyn gatekeeper opens the Northgate.
Outside the Northern Gate of Caemlyn
The fifty foot high wall surrounding Caemlyn is broken by two huge metal
doors. This is the great northern gate of Caemlyn, city of the Queen of Andor.
The gate looks like it could withstand the battering of an army indefinitely.
To the east and west, buildings cluster along the great wall, the upper stories
of inns towering above the tile roofs of houses, and squat warehouses. The road
itself continues south into inner Caemlyn, or north along the great road
through outer Caemlyn.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
Door south: Northgate
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through Outer Caemlyn
Along the wide, paved road through outer Caemlyn, travel is fast and comfort-
able. Dwellings and warehouses line the sides of the road, some as many as
three stories tall. Washing hangs to dry in some of the upper stories, pointing
to the fact that the dwellings are well occupied. The road continues north
through outer Caemlyn and leads to a tall gate set in the huge wall guarding
Caemlyn proper to the south. The Braem wood grows thick to the east, and you
seem to be able to force your way through the undergrowth here.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through Outer Caemlyn
In the outermost part of Caemlyn the number of dwellings decreases, compared
to other parts of the city. The buildings look slightly run down, and anything
taller than two stories is a rarity. Hazarding a guess, one would say that
poorer folk live here. The road itself is still wide and smooth, but in some
places weeds grow between the paving stones. To the north, the road continues
toward Tar Valon, while taller buildings can be seen flanking the road not far
to the south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Just outside of Caemlyn, the smooth, wide road is in excellent condition,
perfect for fast travel. Interlocking, granite paving stones are laid in a
simple pattern, and not a blade of grass can be seen growing between the
stones. To the south, the road continues through the outskirts of Caemlyn and
going north starts the long journey to Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A crow is visible flying high in the sky.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The settlements gradually, almost reluctantly, give way to the wilderness.
The road is in excellent condition, however, free from vegetation and
apparently well-kept in general. Looking to the south, you can see the
silhouette of Caemlyn in the distance, while the road north leads on towards
the city of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
As you continue your journey, bushes start to flank the road. You strain your
eyes to discover what lies further ahead, but all you can see is the road
stretching through the plains.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
Door west: bushes
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black crow is here, watching.
A crow is here flying around.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road continues in a north-south heading, the surroundings showing little of
interest. However, peering around you notice a bend in the road to the north,
going around a small hill.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
The road turns here, going south and west, thus evading a small hill to the
north. At the base of the hill, the remains of a camp can be discerned,
probably raised by some small merchant caravan heading south towards Caemlyn.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalryman is here, riding a roan charger.
An Andoran cavalry officer watches vigilantly, riding a warhorse.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
Rather abruptly, the road turns in a north-east direction. To the east you spot
a small hill. Heading north would take you, after a tiring journey, all the way
to Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Continuing your journey, you see that the terrain is gradually changing. Low,
rolling hills bespeak the presence of a wild landscape to the north, where the
road is forced to make an occasional turn in order to avoid some of the more
troublesome hills. Southwards, plains stretch as far as you can see.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A squat border stone juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A crow is here flying around.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through the Hills
Small hills cover the area, but due to the excellent condition of the road, you
are able to travel through this wild land without too much effort. The road
continues onward in a roughly north-south direction.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through the Hills
As you reach the summit of yet another hill, you peer out at the surrounding
area. Caemlyn is not visible to the eye, but you estimate the city's location
to be roughly to the south of you. North of you, the road is forced to make a
sharp turn, in order to get by a cluster of wild hills. Even further north, the
terrain seems to change into light woods.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Twist in the Road
Some particularly rough-looking hills forced those who made this road to make a
turn to the west, going between a number of foreboding ridges. The terrain
right to the north is extremely unsavoury-looking, giving the impression that
one should avoid entering that wild domain, lest one would get lost and be
forced to wander aimlessly until starvation and dehydration would eventually
claim the life of the hapless traveler.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Wild Hills
This certainly is an unfriendly place. Great hills rise all around you,
watching you like silent, grim guardians. Looking over your shoulder, you see
the road winding its way through the less unsavory areas to the south and
west, while heading east would take you further into the hills.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through the Hills
Low, sloping hills form the landscape, covered with bushes and an occasional
tree. South of here, the hills become more dominating, hiding the road
completely from the eye. The road goes on north, eventually entering a light
forest.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
Road at the Edge of the Woods
The landscape is becoming more gentle and smooth, with only some small, sloping
hills as an indication of the more wild terrain south of you. The forest is
quite thin here, but seems to thicken further to the north.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through the Light Woods
The singing of birds fill the air as you follow the road through this sparse
forest. Birch flank the road, some reaching an astounding height. Some of the
weeds and smaller trees have been cut down, denying rovers the proper foliage
to set up an ambush.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road through the Light Woods
The air is filled with the fresh, revitalizing scent of this green forest.
Although the forest is fairly light, it is filled with small bushes and under-
growth, making travel beyond the road most difficult. The road continues its
long journey, heading on north and south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
The road makes yet another turn here, this time in a south-east direction. The
woods seem to get somewhat more thick to the south, while the edge of the
forest seems to be further to the north-east.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
At the Edge of the Woods
Vianca find yourself in the midst of slender trees and rich vegetation. Faint
paths, most likely created by the smaller inhabitants of the area, cross each
other everywhere. To the north and west you can hear the sound of a small
stream, and with some effort you should be able to descend the slope that leads
to its bank. Southwards, as well as to your east, the road to Tar Valon
continues its journey.
[ obvious exits: E S D ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
Road through the Edge of the Woods
Some small clusters of trees herald the presence of a light forest further
to the south. The road heads north towards Tar Valon, and southwards
towards Andor and the crown city of Caemlyn.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
At the Small Bridge
A small bridge, built in granite, spans over a lively stream. The bridge is
old, its stones have taken on a dark hue from years of exposure, but it seems
to be well-kept and looks sturdy. You spot a small trail leading down to the
shallow waters below.
[ obvious exits: N S D ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Bend in the Road
The road bends in a south-east direction here. East, the road makes yet another
turn, resuming its course north, while south of here an old bridge can be seen,
crossing a stream.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Alas, you cannot go that way...
Bend in the Road
The road makes a turn here before heading straight north towards the legendary
city of Tar Valon. You pause for a moment, estimating your position with the
city of the Aes Sedai and the Queen's haven of Caemlyn as points of reference.
Distances can be deceiving here in the wilderness, but you find it likely that
Caemlyn is the closest city, though it would still prove to be a long journey.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road seems endless, your journey without an end. Vast plains stretch in all
directions, the road crawling its way through them. However, as you strain your
eyes, you see the vague form of what must be a small forest further to the
south, though much in that direction is obscured by the gentle rolls of the
landscape.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The wilderness continues, with no sign of habitation anywhere. The terrain is
quite open, dominated by plains that seem to reach to the very end of the
world, with only a few, smooth hills to disrupt the otherwise featureless
landscape. Maintaining its monotonous north-south heading, the road goes on.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
On you go, trying not to think of the vast distance that still lies ahead of
you. The surrounding terrain yields no surprises - featureless plains cover
all directions.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Even this far out in the wild, the road is in remarkably good condition.
Travel on it is endurable, though your mind wearies by its seemingly endless
north-south heading. A few bushes flank the road and dot the flatlands
surrounding you, but apart from this, vegetation is very sparse.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road starts to twist and turn here, meandering through the grasslands. The
purpose evades you, but you welcome the change in the road, if not in the
enery. The road's general direction stays the same, however, going north and
south.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road ascends an elevation in the landscape, straining to keep its heading
north. To the south, it pierces a vast, featureless plain, and though the road
zigzags for some distance, most of it seems to go in a straight line.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Road on a Plateau
Arriving at the top of this plateau, you glance at the surrounding areas. It is
no surprise that the road faithfully keeps its heading, going from the south to
north. With great difficulty, you can make out some small woods far in the
south, beyond the great expanse that starts directly below the plateau. North,
the road slowly descends and goes through a more varied scenery, consisting of
gentle hills dotted by trees and bushes.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Working its way down a plateau in the south, the road stretches onward to the
north, eventually entering some low, rolling hills. The landscape seems to be
without any startling features here, mainly consisting of plains covered with
sparse vegetation and an occasional bush or two.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road North of Caemlyn
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Hillside terrain quickly becomes a taxing mode of travel, though it does
provide for entertaining and lush scenery. The air is stronger upon these
rocky overlooks.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
A several mile radius from where you are standing is mainly just a patchwork
of stark green trees speckling the light-drab of hilly wasteland. Many timid
herbivores peek out from from groves of clumped trees.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Vianca is at the base of a low incline. The contour of the hillside slowly
elevates to a peak about three hundred spans due south. To the far north
are vistas of tall grass over flat plains.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Pebbles and boulders are piled by the roadside, a rudimentary means of
keeping erosion at bay. Runnels in the gravel have already deformed the road
as the result of recent rainstorms.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Some deer and rabbit excrement are on the road here in various stages of
decay; it seems this section of road is part of a regular intersection of
wildlife activity.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The chaparral is dense and affords little easy travel off the beaten path
of the Tar Valon road. Its foliage and spiney limbs are prickly to the
touch and sets your exposed skin immediately to itching.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A cute brown deer eyes you nervously.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Wildflowers and ferns are everywhere beneath the protective shade of so
many trees and hillocks. The shadowy copses blend much mystery with the
natural serenity of so ancient a wilderness.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Leatherleaf and other deciduous trees are appearing more abundantly here
and to the south. One huge leatherleaf has even been allowed to grow
very close to the road; the shade it provides might be good for a few
hours of rest.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A young and strong buck is here, munching some grass.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
At the hill's crest, all is silenced by the constant whisper of windblown
grass. The trees here grow at a slant, twisted and shaped to all angles
by the persistant wind.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Vianca is at the base of a slight incline, the road climbs a hill to
the south which is far too broad in its base to be feasibly skirted.
Only a few small trees and scrubs live in the rocky soil.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A traveler journeys to another city.
A dun mare is here, snorting angrily.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Rounding the Bend
Rocky mounds surrounding you seem to be the precursors for expansive,
slowly rolling hills in the southern panorama. Trees and bushes are
placed at a fair span from one another, housing much activity from
woodland creatures.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A young and strong buck is here, munching some grass.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Rounding the Bend
The flat expanse of the plains is slowly resolving into a more hilly
region. Gazing southward, the smooth peaks transform the horizon into
an interesting spectacle.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The coverage of parasitic vines is far less than to the north. A few bushes
and trees have even managed to wholly escape the infestation.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The swells of green vines and ruddy trumpet-blossoms are patchy, but still
quite dominant. Bird nests are common in the higher boughs of the ivy, and
jackrabbit tracks are as frequent as human ones on the road.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
No farmers dare this terrain; the ivy and thorny underbrush muscle their
way into every exposed surface, save the road itself. Crops would be a
doomed undertaking almost immediately after their seeds had been sown.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Bulges and wide humps under the carpet of vines could only be oaks and
pine succumb to the invasion of brambles. In a few more years they will
be eroded away completely by suffocation under this leaching tide.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A cute brown deer eyes you nervously.
A cute brown deer eyes you nervously.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
A strange transformation is occuring here. Trees and brush are being overrun
by ivy and brambles, throwing a leafy, webbed blanket over everything. The
constant travel upon the road is its only salvation from the creeping vines.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Ancient oaks with massive tentacle limbs and thick foliage are steeped
in oceans of tall, wiry grass and underbrush. The road plows its own way
through the matted brakes, a way which affords little cover from the raw
elements of sun, wind and rain.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Vianca's mount is too exhausted.
Vianca's mount is too exhausted.
Vianca stops riding him.
Aleera stops riding a warhorse.
Aleera starts leading a warhorse.
A warhorse now follows Aleera.
Aleera starts leading a warhorse.
A warhorse now follows Aleera.
Vianca senses Aleera is channeling saidar.
Aleera fails to pull together whatever flows she was trying to weave.
Sensing danger Vianca draws together a flow of spirit and air and locates a dagger wielding Child of Light officer nearby. “Again!” Vianca exclaims being sure to not show any signs of panic to her fellow peer.
Vianca senses Aleera is channeling saidar.
Aleera holds a warhorse, who soon perks up as all his fatigue fades away.
Aleera holds a warhorse, who soon perks up as all his fatigue fades away.
A warhorse stops following Aleera.
Vianca starts riding him.
A warhorse stops following Aleera.
Aleera starts riding a warhorse.
Rounding the Bend
Admirably, the upkeep of this road yet remains in consistently good shape.
A bend in the road briefly shifts its course easterly before resuming the
north passage to the city of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Rounding the Bend
Grass fields with a few bunches of stout oaks are becoming the norm as the
road corners toward the southwest. Overhead the sky is more visible than
from the canopy of treeleaves forming over the road to the north.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Clusters of oak and leatherleaf cover the soil, which is quickly becoming
more rocky as the road progresses south. From time to time, a few deer will
venture from the safety of the trees and graze in the open.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road to Tar Valon runs due a due north-south course. Woods on
either side of the road grow too thick for easy travel. South, the
forests begin to recede.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Light from above filters through the tree leaves as through a healer's
gauze for wounds -- dulled but luminously golden. Songbirds and
squirrels rustle the branches, startled by your approach.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Tall pines and broad-limbed oaks canopy the road. Lots of underbrush and
small plants grow thickly beneath the trees, blocking entrance to the woods
from here.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
A few worthless personal effects are scattered and ground into the packed
gravel and mud. Some discolored splotches in the road are from where
blood has recently pooled and dried.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Tended and fenced fields abruptly end against the border of a dense forest
on either side of the road. It looks as if a drainage trench had once
been attempted to help clear the muddy roads during spring rains, but
of late they have fallen into disrepair.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
The road bends your path around a quaint farmhouse and its surrounding
property. The landscape is well-tended with crops in tilled fields and a
dirt road leading to a well.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
At a Junction of Roads
The road to Tar Valon curves west around a small farm. A dusty cartpath
leads east around a barn to a water well beside a brick home. Smells of
manure and animal stock carry on the breeze. Another road begins at this
point, winding southeast through wooded lands.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A large wooden raft sits here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A gray mouse is scuttling about here.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
The Tar Valon Road
Vianca is traveling on the road to Tar Valon, a well-constructed avenue
connecting Caemlyn and the city of women. The excellent condition of the
road presents you with easy travelling. Fences to either side protect
farmers' crops from the hungry trespasser.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A squat border stone juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Thoroughfare of Alindaer
Fields of varying crops have been planted on both sides of the road, where
the brush and timberline have been cleared back severel feet for the hamlet
just to the north. Towering piles of hay and roving watchdogs rest around the
perimeter, while farmboys playing small hand-carved flutes frolic happily
amongst them.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Market Square
Stone-paved streets guide the traffic of Tar Valon between the red and
brown brick houses and shops of this small village. Squadrons of soldiers
file through town periodically from Tar Valon, and the market throng divide
around them as if marching men were obstructions they were long used to.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A bearded coachman stands here, waiting for passengers.
The Alindaer town crier stands here, spreading the news.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Thoroughfare of Alindaer
Small red brick houses are built all along the road right up to the
river's edge, where, to the north, fishing boats are tethered to a small
network of piers. A pleasant breeze rolls in from the water.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Thoroughfare of Alindaer
To the north-east, the foot of a white bridge stretches over the east side
of River Erinin and arches straight to the walls that surround the island
of Tar Valon, The tops of the high walls of gleaming white, silver-streaked
stone look down on the bridge's height. At intervals, guard towers interrupt
the walls, their massive footings washed by the river.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Foot of the Bridge
Often a place thronging with crowds, the bridge begins a long arch over the
half mile or more of the River Erinin. Guards posted at the foot carefully
check everyone who wants to cross.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A traveler trudges by.
An ambitious man stands here, scheming.
A Tar Valon bridgeguard peers at strangers suspiciously.
A Tar Valon bridgeguard peers at strangers suspiciously.
A Tar Valon bridgeguard peers at strangers suspiciously.
A balding, sour-faced officer checks everyone passing by.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Bridge Over the Alindrelle
Striking, the bridge is an architectural wonder. The openwork walls look
intricate enough to tax the best craftswoman at her lace-frame. It hardly
seems that such could have been done with stone, or that it could stand
even its own weight.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Bridge Over the Alindrelle
The river rolls, strong and steady, fifty or more paces below, and for all
its half mile length the bridge flows unsupported from riverbank to island.
The bridge has room and some to spare for ten men to walk abreast. A tall,
bronze-clad gate stands between the bridge and Tar Valon to the east. A
large sign lists the local laws and customs.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
Door east: AlindaerGate
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
The AlindaerGate seems to be closed.
Vianca call for the AlindaerGate to be opened.
The AlindaerGate is opened from the other side.
Gate to Alindaer
The busiest gate in the city rises in the wall here, allowing passage of
most of the trade from Caemlyn. The White Cliffs of Tar Valon rise above
the worn stones of the road down Air Avenue to the east. Stunningly,
the White Tower looms past them in the horizon.
[ obvious exits: N E S W U ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door west: AlindaerGate
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A sailor is here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A guard stands watch over the Tar Valon gate.
A guard stands watch over the Tar Valon gate.
A guard stands watch over the Tar Valon gate.
A guard stands watch over the Tar Valon gate.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Air Avenue
The buildings lining this street seem to have been designed to look
windswept, portrayed as though wind is to be funneled between them.
As a result, even in perfect stillness a sense of movement fills the
air, and a rustle of air can almost be heard. To the west lies Alindaer
Gate and, beyond that, the Dragonmount rises in the distance.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Air Avenue
Along this avenue, the buildings become grand and spacious. Their white
rooftops are curved and rounded, giving them the appearance of clouds.
The road widens up a bit and the buildings seem to lean back a little
so that the open sky can fall down on the avenue. Running north and south,
Merchant Street intersects with Air Avenue.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A sailor is here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Air Avenue
Here, along Air Avenue, one can view the White Cliffs of Tar Valon. The
buildings along this avenue are superbly crafted and intricately
decorated. From the Alindaer Gate, one could almost mistake them for real
cliffs. The avenue ends to the east at Tower Square but continues along
to the west.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A city lamplighter stands nearby, attending his duties.
An old woman smiles kindly.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Tower Square
At the corner of the square, the dazzling pearl white buildings of Tar
Valon surround the square. In the center of the square is the White Tower,
walled off from the rest of the city. To the south the Air Avenue flows
into the square from the Alindaer Gate in the southwest secion of the city.
In the center of the square, atop a pedestal of blue veined white marble,
is the polished silver statue of a regal Aes Sedai. Surrounding the base of
the statue are hundreds of morning lillies, their heady and rich perfume
filling the air and delighting the senses.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Tar Valon
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A woman goes about her daily business here.
A man is here.
Aleera has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.
Tower Square
This side of the square is the southern section of the Tower Square.
In the center is the walled off White Tower. To the south a large
boulevard opens up leading to the Southharbor. To the north you see
the southern gate of the Tower grounds. The square continues east
and west.
A large banner rests here, depicting a map of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door north: TarlomensGate
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
Aleera has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Vianca says 'dism'
The TarlomensGate seems to be closed.
Vianca stops riding him.
Vianca call for the TarlomensGate to be opened.
The TarlomensGate is opened from the other side.
Aleera stops riding a warhorse.
Tarlomen's Gate
Wide enough for fifteen men abreast, the gates allowing access to the Tower
grounds are iron bound. The gilded Flames of Tar Valon set high up in the
thick timber have been polished to a shine that a Tinker would find
satisfactory. A cool river breeze wafts through the gate, making the trees
and bushes in the grounds to the north rustle and sway. The pale shaft of
the White Tower lies to the north, reaching a hundred spans into the air.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Door south: TarlomensGate
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
A middle-aged officer is here controlling his subordinates.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
Aleera has arrived from the south.
Before the White Tower
The White Tower looms to the north, rising over a hundred spans into the
sky. Trees and bushes, both short and tall, are sprinkled around the path
and throughout the Tower grounds. The path is covered by pieces of small
white gravel and bordered by white bricks. White steps, at least a pace
deep and slightly arched in the middle, lead up to the White Tower.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
Aleera has arrived from the south.
A Large Round Entry Hall
Two intricately carved doors, wide enough for fifteen men abreast lie to
the south, allowing entry into this large, round entry hall. Archways in
the walls of stonework the color of bleached bone allow for passage deeper
into the White Tower. This hall is used to receive petitioners who seek
council from an Aes Sedai. The marble floor has been inlaid with a mosaic
of a spiral of blue, brown, gray, green, red, white and yellow, which
converges in the center of the large, domed hall.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Aleera has arrived from the south.
In the Wide Hallway
Walls of stonework the color of bleached bone contrast sharply with the
floors of brightly colored tiles in all seven colors of the Ajahs. Golden
stand lamps are spaced evenly along the corridor, spreading pools of warm,
flickering light both day and night. Niches containing statuettes or
expensive Sea Folk vases break the monotony of the white walls.
[ obvious exits: N S W U ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Aleera has arrived from the south.
(tic_timer): Tic in 7 seconds!
Wide Hallway off the Stairwell
This marble-clad landing lies just off a marble lined narrow stairwell. Lit
by gilded stand lamps, a seven-colored runner cushions footfalls in this
oft traversed area. An portrait of a woman holding a pair of scales in the
one hand and a small image of the White Tower in the other hangs on the
northern wall, depicting Edarna Noregovna.
[ obvious exits: E W U D ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
Aleera has arrived from below.
In the Wide Hallway
White marble interspersed with thin gray veins lines the walls of this wide
corridor. The floor has been laid in a repeating pattern of brightly
colored tiles in seven colors, representing all the Ajahs. The hallway runs
for some distance away from the center ramp, reaching all the way to the
outer wall of the White Tower's shaft, before terminating at ornately
carved double doors which offer entry to the Hall of the Tower.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door south: doubledoors
Aleera has arrived from the east.
Branching Off the Ramp
The spiralling ramp levels out for a stretch where corridors from the west
and south meet. The colorful patterns of the floortiles of both the
corridors and the ramp merge seamlessly, speaking of the quality of the
Ogier stonemasons' work. The arched ceiling is at least fifteen feet high
and a masterfully carved frieze of leaves of bonsai, cedar, holly, juniper,
oak, olive and redwood runs along thetop of the impost, just below the
lowest part of the curvature of the arch.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Aleera has arrived from the south.
In the Hallway
This gray stone hallway is plain looking, although its floor tiles of red
and green liven up the area. Two tapestries of flowered trees and
stout-beaked birds hang on the wall, so colorful they seem unlikely to be
real. An unmarked wooden door lies between the tapestries.
A roster hangs here.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: woodendoor
Aleera has arrived from the east.
Above the Stairwell
The gray stone floor of the hallway with red, green, gray and blue floor
tiles gives way to a narrow stairwell. A six-sided hanging lantern hanging
from the stairs' ceiling casts a flickering light on the steps, preventing
the area of being shrouded in darkness. A portrait of a woman wearing a
seven-striped stole hangs on the gray stone wall opposite the stairs.
[ obvious exits: N S U D ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
Aleera has arrived from the south.
In the Plain Hallway
A pointed archway containing an ironbound wooden door leads to the west,
into the wing that extends westwards from the shaft of the White Tower.
That part of the wing contains one of the two wells used to house Accepted
that is still in use today. Glossy gray and blue floor tiles brighten up
the plain gray stone floor that is used in this area.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door west: chamberdoor
Aleera has arrived from the south.
knock chamberdoor w
The chamber door swings open.
In the Well
This open-roofed building used to house the initiates of the Tower consists
of nine levels, but only three of them are currently in use. A number of
small, windowless rooms open up to a gallery which surrounds a courtyard,
there is ample fresh air. A fountain with a small garden sits at the bottom
of this well, the sound of falling waters echoing among the towering walls.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door east: chamberdoor
A chicken wanders around here, pecking at the ground.
A chicken wanders around here, pecking at the ground.
Kennira, Caretaker of Novices tends to the boarding of her young charges.
Aleera has arrived from the east.
The chamberdoor closes quietly.
A chicken leaves west. <<
Vianca says 'Very good, a few more days training on the weave and you will be good.'
Aleera looks down for a moment and then shares, "And your point was aptly made there as the weave didn't pull together right for me that first time."
Vianca says 'Now, can you tell me why we ran all the way here, instead of just town square?'
Aleera suggests, "My assumption is due to Child Patter being about."
Vianca says 'very good, when the horses gave out and we dismounted, Patter was in fact closing in on us.'
Vianca says 'Way to keep your head on a swivel, and without that refresh if we had just been waiting forthe horses, something terrible could have happened.'
Aleera admits with a nod, "Quite."
Vianca says 'A perfect example of the importance of those elements, and the use of them.'
Vianca says 'And now that we are behind the safety of this door I'll explain to you how you can do what we just did, with a while group of horses.'
Aleera nods, saying, "Please."
Vianca says 'I mentioned earlier that in order for the weave to effect someone they must be following either the caster or the leader of the group that said caster is in.'
Aleera nods in agreement.
Vianca say ‘For instance’
Vianca says 'If You and me are traveling back south with two others, and he all go haggard just like our horses did in the trials we just ran. You are not going to be able to hold onto 4 reins while focusing on your casting.'
Vianca says 'So, how do you think you would have to go about perking up all the horses at once?'
Vianca looks over at Aleera, tapping her chin.
Aleera asks, "Does the caster lead a pair and the leader lead the other pair?"
Vianca smiles with delight, 'Excellent, everyone will dismount and you and the group leader will share the responsibility of leading the horses while you perk them up.
A chicken has arrived from the west.
Aleera beams a smile for Vianca. She then asks, "Is there an accepted practice for who leads which horses?"
Vianca says 'I would't say there are any rules but I myself would tell the leader of the group 'Hey you lead the first two and Ill lead the second', just to keep everyone on the same page i order to keep the process fast. Your more vulnerable dismounted and even more vulnerable while dismounted and weaving, the last thing you want if to have haggard horses AND get chased away from them on foot. So having all your ducks or horses I should say in a row is important.'
Aleera gives several bobs of her head, "I can imagine. Communication in advance is important, especially in dangerous territory.
Vianca says 'The two main drawbacks are that you cannot cast the weave upon yourself, and you cannot focus enough to cast the weave while engaged in a battle.'
[channel 'refresh']
Vianca begins to weave the appropriate flows...
-=+**+=- -=+**+=-
Vianca channel flows of Spirit, and refresh those around you.
Vianca now follows Aleera.
Aleera holds you, and you perk up as the fatigue washes away.
Vianca says 'Perfect, What a boost! Better than the strongest Kaf brew.'
Aleera says 'Worked that time.'
.
Vianca says 'Now, just to clarify, I just have to be following you, I don’t have to be grouped.'
Aleera nods, "Quite. My shoulders felt immensely loosened and refreshed after your weave. I didn't realize the tension I was holding."
Aleera nods.
Vianca says 'I really loosens up the joints too, its wonderful'
Vianca says 'Have you learned any location weaves yet?'
Aleera says, "I have learned both, not to full mastery. I was struggling with the life weave and
specific individuals. (OOC: Do you need to put in their full name as it shows in WHO?)
.
Vianca says 'It might be wise to explore the ability to locate a specific person with all there so called Childre of the Light around.'
Vianca nods at her.
Vianca says 'Yes, for instance, would you try to see if Patter is close by'
Vianca senses Aleera is channeling saidar.
Vianca says 'Using his whole first name as it reads.'
Aleera says, "I couldn't find him nearby, but may not have sufficient skill to sense him if he has moved away a bit."
Vianca says 'Now, there are places you can hide and pieces of jewelry one can wear to hide ones self from such weaves. So always keep your eyes peeled. '
Aleera nods in agreement.
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Vianca says 'We can go grab our horses and stable them so they don't get lost'
Vianca says 'I hope you take some time to familiarize yourself with what we spoke about, I'll will prove to be of great value, I can assure you.'
Aleera says 'Thank you for your instruction tonight. It was very helpful.'
Vianca says 'Be safe, Accepted may the light shine on you always.'
Vianca smiles at Aleera and they go about their day.
Vianca speaks with Aleera about Refresh
Re: Vianca speaks with Aleera about Refresh
Base: 2
Special length bonus: 0
Rplizer: +1
Extra meticulous edit: 0
Summary: 0 (For full credit on future posts, please add a little more detail, including names of who was invovled and their level of participation).
Total:
Vianca: 3 RPQPs
Aleera: 2 RPQPs
I like how this was a practical lesson but included in-character immersive discussion. In future logs with similar movement, I would recommend removing the actual movement and room descriptions, and simply describing that in an abbreviated way. Otherwise, thank you for sharing.
Please say "receive" at a silver-haired Aes Sedai for your rewards.
Special length bonus: 0
Rplizer: +1
Extra meticulous edit: 0
Summary: 0 (For full credit on future posts, please add a little more detail, including names of who was invovled and their level of participation).
Total:
Vianca: 3 RPQPs
Aleera: 2 RPQPs
I like how this was a practical lesson but included in-character immersive discussion. In future logs with similar movement, I would recommend removing the actual movement and room descriptions, and simply describing that in an abbreviated way. Otherwise, thank you for sharing.
Please say "receive" at a silver-haired Aes Sedai for your rewards.