Character Bio
Full name: Asandra LaSerie
Age: old, unspecified
Gender: female
Nationality: Tar Valoner, by choice
Place of birth: a small farm near Maradon
Clan: the White Tower, Green Ajah
Rank: Aes Sedai
Current Residence: The White Tower, Tar Valon
Asandra was born in a small farming village near Maradon, in a different age, without much aplomb. Her early years were marked by hardship, as she had to work tirelessly on the farm alongside her family. Life in the village was simple and unremarkable, revolving around the cycles of planting and harvest, with little room for anything else. However, Asandra's world changed drastically after a vague but significant incident when she was only eight years old.
The details of the incident remain a blur in her memory, but it was the catalyst for her journey to Tar Valon. Despite her young age, Asandra embarked on the arduous trip to the fabled city, driven by a mixture of necessity and an inexplicable pull she couldn't quite understand. Her journey was fraught with challenges, navigating treacherous roads and relying on the kindness of strangers.
When she finally arrived at the White Tower, Asandra was a shy and reserved child. Her ability to communicate was limited; she could form only basic sentences and had a sparse vocabulary, reflecting her isolated upbringing. However, her arrival did not go unnoticed. The Aes Sedai recognized her innate spark of the One Power, a rare and precious gift that could not be ignored.
Despite her rough edges and lack of formal education, the Aes Sedai decided to take her in, seeing the potential within her. Asandra's early life in the White Tower was challenging. She had to adapt to a new way of life, surrounded by people who spoke with sophistication and authority. The transition from a simple farm girl to a novice in the White Tower was anything but smooth.
Yet, Asandra's resilience and determination began to shine through. Slowly but surely, she started to learn and grow, absorbing knowledge like a sponge. The disciplined environment of the White Tower, combined with the mentorship of Iria Sedai, began to shape her into someone who would one day wield her power with skill and wisdom.
The journey from a humble farming village to the halls of the White Tower was just the beginning for Asandra. Her early struggles and the harsh lessons of her childhood became the foundation upon which she would build her future, one that was intertwined with the fate of those around her.