Ely edit Nov 27 2023:
1-8 qps, depending on length and quality.
Rplizer +1 qps : x
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : o
Length bonus +1-2 qps : o
Part of a series +1 qps: o
Summary: +1 qps : x
Total: 3 qps, Aiyhlo also awarded
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Summary:
On a rare vacation away from her home in Lugard to visit with her aunt in Alindaer, Amarea gives in to her sense of adventure and steals a short trip into the Shining Walls of Tar Valon. While awed by the majesty of the city, she makes acquaintances with Aiyhlo Lium, a captain in the Cairhien Rising Sun. Amarea's confidence wanes when she spots an Aes Sedai by the Tower Square and she takes her leave, too nervous to say anything.
POV: Amarea
Main characters: Amarea, Aiyhlo
Brief guests: Morem, Vianca
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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
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 gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
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 worker busily earns a day's pay.
A brightly dressed man with a ready smile stands here.
Aiyhlo Lium, Sun Captain is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A smartly dressed man ambles about here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Amarea looks at Aiyhlo.
A tatoo runs along this man's right arm, it appears to be a Boar,
Neatly cut brown hair is tied back, and his blue eyes seem to brighten his face.
Aiyhlo smiles happily.
Aiyhlo looks at Amarea.
Amarea curtseys before Aiyhlo.
Amarea says 'Hello there, kind sir.'
Aiyhlo says 'Hello, how are you this fine day'
Amarea beams a broad smile from ear to ear.
Amarea says 'I am doing well enough. I am up visiting an aunt in Alindaer, and thought I would take a trip into Tar Valon to see the sights.'
Aiyhlo says 'Ah it is a very nice city although I think the tower could be slightly taller'
Aiyhlo says 'maybe that is just my bias of the topless towers in Cairhien'
Amarea's eyes light up. 'You are from Cairhien? I have never been there.'
Amarea adds as her eyes move back towards the White Tower with a look of awe, 'Although I can't say it would be easy to find something more majestic than this place.'
Aiyhlo says 'I am, I am a Captain in the Rising Sun a guard for the City of Cairhien and the King'
Aiyhlo smiles broadly.
Aiyhlo says 'It is quite unique'
Amarea offers another small, genuine curtsey. 'A pleasure to meet you, captain.'
Aiyhlo bows low.
Aiyhlo says 'and a pleasure meeting you'
Amarea says 'I've heard stories about the wonders of Cairhien, and the dangers of the Spine of the World. And the Endless Waste of the Aiel.'
Amarea says 'Maybe I'll be able to find time to go there sometime and see it for myself.'
Amarea's tone sounds a little doubtful about the prospects of that.
Aiyhlo says 'If you do feel free to look me up, if I have time from my duties I would be willing to provide you an escort around. My name is Aiyhlo Lium'
Amarea smiles happily.
Amarea says 'I am Amarea Helsen. My family owns and runs the Lugard Bakery.'
Aiyhlo says 'a bakery, definitely a weakness of mine'
Aiyhlo chuckles politely.
Aiyhlo says 'you sound unsure of your ability to visit. I am curious why would that be?'
Amarea blushes furiously.
Amarea says 'Oh, I am only visiting my aunt here in Alindaer. Between my duties at the bakery, and taking care of my siblings, I barely have a spare minute to myself most days.'
Morem has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Aiyhlo says 'Ah, duty and family do come first.'
Amarea nods in agreement.
Amarea gets a loaf of sugar bread from a wooden barrel.
Morem bows deeply.
Morem sits down and rests.
Amarea says 'I made this sugar loaf just a little while ago, though, if you want to try it.'
Amarea beams a broad smile from ear to ear.
Amarea gives a loaf of sugar bread to Aiyhlo.
Aiyhlo smiles broadly.
Aiyhlo tastes a little bit of a loaf of sugar bread.
Amarea looks at Aiyhlo expectantly.
Aiyhlo says 'Excellent, definitely something to save for my trip back home'
Amarea blushes furiously.
Aiyhlo puts a loaf of sugar bread in a backpack.
Morem snickers softly.
Amarea says 'The trick is in the mixing and the kneading. You don't want to overdo that one, or it gets too dense.'
Morem says 'afternoon'
Morem bows before Amarea.
Aiyhlo says 'perhaps I can convince Lord Damodred to request some more of this in the future'
Amarea smiles at Morem.
Morem bows before Aiyhlo.
Amarea blushes furiously.
Aiyhlo bows before Morem.
Amarea says 'As I said, we are at the Lugard Bakery. Please make a trip that way if you are ever in Murandy.'
Aiyhlo says 'how goes it Morem?'
Morem says 'Well, thank you. Sorry for interrupting'
Amarea says 'Oh, you aren't interrupting at all, good sir.'
examine fountain
Standing centered in this fountain is a sculpture of a tall, slender woman.
Her eyes seem to flash with a mischievous fire, and they invite you to rest
at the base of the fountain. Her arms are outstretched in welcome, and at
her feet lies a simple inscription:
Bell Theldara, Yellow Ajah Sitter
n you look inside, you see:
It's more than half full of a clear liquid.
Amarea sits down at the fountain, tracing its stone with her fingers, smiling to herself. 'I'm just admiring the view of the Shining Walls. It really is as majestic as the stories.'
Amarea sighs happily.
Morem says 'im off. have a good day!'
Morem leaves east riding a warhorse. >>
Vianca calls for the TarlomensGate to be opened.
The TarlomensGate is opened from the other side.
Vianca has arrived from the north.
Aiyhlo nods at Vianca.
Amarea looks up from the fountain, eyeing the woman who has newly arrived.
look vianca
Perfectly groomed blond hair is pulled tightly into a bun revealing a
chiseled narrow face. Vivid aquamarine eyes dart around within their
sockets as she watches you and her surroundings meticulously.
Amarea gasps in astonishment.
Amarea blushes furiously.
Aiyhlo says 'apologies I am needed'
Vianca leaves west. <<
Aiyhlo leaves east riding a warhorse. >>
Amarea blushes to herself, still too embarrassed at the sight of what could only be an Aes Sedai, and quietly scurries away from the Tower Square back to her aunt's house.