The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai --- &RPaward

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The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai --- &RPaward

Post by Jenda » Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:46 pm

Ely edit 31 Jul 2021.

1-6 qps, depending on length and quality.

Rplizer +1 qps : x
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : o
Length bonus +1-2 qps : o

Summary: +1 qps : o

Total: 2 qps, also to Senamika. I should note that this is the old ceremony and we are several iterations further atm, so don't take this as gospel.

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**Old log. I was surprised to see how much we've forgotten these days.**

A Marble Hallway
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
A warder stands nearby, calm yet poised to leap into battle.
A calm woman bathed in serenity seems to attract your attention.

Hall of the Sitters
[ obvious exits: N ]
Carlinya Sedai stands here, pale of skin and cold of manner as the white fringe on her shawl.
Galina Casban completely ignores you.
Danelle Sedai, sitter for the Brown Ajah stands here deep in thought.
Annoura Larisen is here studying some treaties.
Anaiya Sedai of the Blue Ajah stands here.
Alanna Mosvani, a tall, slenderly beautiful woman with dark, penetrating eyes stands here.
Corele Hovian stands here with concern in her eyes.
Lady Tarinen the Honored Sister is standing here.
Alyssa, official scribe of the Hall of Sitters, stands patiently nearby.
Jenda Sharaad is standing here.

Senamika curtseys to her audience.

Jenda looks at Senamika.

Tarinen looks at Senamika.

Senamika says 'Good day, Aes Sedai. You summoned me?'

Tarinen says 'Alyssa seal the session.'

Alyssa the scribe closes the Doors.
Alyssa the scribe locks the Doors.

Tarinen nods slightly

Tarinen says 'Child, you are here because you are being considered for the shawl.'

Jenda nods slowly.

Senamika stands respectfully and listens with full attention.

Jenda says 'The crowd you've gathered could be an hint to the interest here.'

Tarinen says 'Do you feel that you are ready for the weight of the shawl?'

Senamika says quietly. 'I am ready to undertake the responsibility, if the Hall finds me worthy, Aes Sedai.'

Tarinen says 'Very well. Let the proceedings begin.'

Tarinen says 'Alyssa summon the Keeper.'

Alyssa the scribe says 'At once Tarinen Sedai.'

A servant scurries out a small door behind the wall hangings.

Lelaine Akashi arrives walking briskly into the room.

Lelaine Akashi says 'You requested my presence Sisters?'

curt lelaine
Senamika curtseys before her.

Tarinen nods at Lelaine Akashi.

Jenda smiles slightly towards Lelaine.

Tarinen says with a raised voice, "Are all present women?"

Jenda's mouth tightens faintly at the corners.

( Tarinen )

Jenda scowls at Tarinen before shrugging out of her top and says "i am a Woman'

Tarinen slowly removes her shawl and dress, and finally her shift, before saying "I am a woman"

The remaining sitters present also repeat the process removing their clothes down to the waist and repeatingiamawoman( Tarinen )

Tarinen rolls her eyes...sheesh!..

Tarinen looks at Senamika.

Senamika follows suit, and repeats the words as well.

Tarinen says 'Are you a woman, child?'

Senamika says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'

Tarinen says 'What makes you so sure that you are a woman, as opposed to a girl?'

Jenda coolly arches a brow.

Senamika says 'I remember myself as a girl, Aes Sedai, and I believe I left that behind me quite some time ago.'

Tarinen rolls her eyes...sheesh!..

Tarinen says 'You're going to have to be more specific than that, dear.'

Jenda chuckles politely.

Tarinen impatiently taps her foot

Senamika says 'As a girl, I did juvenile things, I was quicker to anger, and I didn't approach the world in what i would now call a mature manner.'

Senamika says 'Now, while far from flawless, I believe I've outgrown much of that.'

Tarinen says 'Unfortunately, Aes Sedai are held to the standard of being flawless.'

Tarinen says 'How are you going to handle that?'

Senamika says 'I think I must have a different definition from flawlessness than you do, Aes Sedai. I do not believe any person's grown, the process of outgrowing flaws, is ever complete.'

Senamika says '*growth'

Tarinen rolls her eyes...sheesh!..

Jenda laughs softly.

Tarinen says 'Of course you and I know that we aren't perfect.'

Tarinen says 'But the rest of the world expects us to be.'

Jenda nods at Tarinen.

Senamika says 'Ah, I see what you mean now, Aes Sedai. Well, of course I do not intend to flaunt my flaws for the world to see. That is where discipline and control come in.'

Tarinen says 'Does the Yellow Ajah have any questions for this child?'

Jenda says 'mmhm.'

Tarinen says 'Very well.'

Jenda says 'I have noticed this one around from time to time.. She seems like someone who enjoys killing things.'
Tarinen nods to Jenda before gliding towards the red bench and taking a seat.

Jenda's mouth twists in distaste as she rises from the Yellow Bench, 'Is this true, Accepted? Do you enjoy killing things?'

Senamika faces the Hall with a calm, level gaze, listening to Jenda Sedai.

Senamika considers the question carefully.

Senamika says 'Not in principle, Aes Sedai. Killing itself has no special pleasure for me. However, I do enjoy victory, especially over Shadowspawn, the tainted and DDarkfriends.'

Tarinen cracks a half smile that is gone in an instant

Jenda frowns while toying with the yellow fringe of her shawl. 'Aye, even the Tainted.. '

Senamika says 'Mostly though, combat is simply the kind of work I do as my service to humanity. There is no pleasure in it, or glory, or honor, or the other things that men talk about. There is only necessity, and death.'

Jenda nods slowly.

Jenda says 'Have you got even a bit of humanity in your heart, child? Do you feel anything for the madmen you must put down?'

Jenda says 'Explain with more then a yes or no, also.'

Senamika says 'Of course I do, Aes Sedai. But there is time for such feelings, and combat is not one of those times.'

Senamika composes a few more words...

Senamika says 'When I can afford to indulge thinking about it, I am deeply moved by the position such men are borned by the sheer curse of being born with the gift of the Power.'

Senamika says 'I believe the best choice for them is to be gentled, but it is not an easy choice and I can have some understanding why so many refuse that option.'

Jenda nods slowly.

Senamika says 'But that does not change anything in terms of necessity, in terms of what i need to do.'

Senamika says 'That is what I think on the matter, Aes Sedai.'

Jenda says 'mm. As for what you feel you -need- to do.. what would that also include?'

Jenda says 'What sort of responsibilities, if any, do you feel you have with men you Gentle. Even those who have been put down, what considerations would you have to their families left without a father, should there be anyone left alive, anyway.'

Senamika closes her eyes for a second, then opens them. 'I do not believe it would be good if I allowed that situation to saddle me with responsibilities which are, in truth, not mine, Aes Sedai.'

Jenda's mouth tightens faintly at the corners.

Senamika says 'The tragedy that comes to those men is not my doing. I merely do what I have to to protect the world.'

Senamika says 'That is as far as men who get put down are concerned. I have not, so far, taking part in any Gentlings yet.'

Jenda nods slowly.

Jenda says 'Go on.'

Senamika says 'I met a man in the Tower once, who was waiting to be gentled. If I remember, he was being treated well and so I imagine the Tower does assume a level of responsibility for such. I have not been privy to the details, however.'

Senamika falls quiet.

Jenda says 'I see. You feel you owe them nothing more then the favor of death or Gentling.'

Jenda says 'hrm.'

Jenda moves swiftly back the the Yellow bench to be seated, 'That is all I have for her Tarinen. I believe she is finished.'

Tarinen says 'Very well.'

Tarinen says 'Child, Lelaine will give you some time to speak your final thoughts in a few moments.'

Tarinen says 'You should take this opportunity to make your final case for why you deserve the shawl.'

Tarinen says 'Take as much time as you need.'

Tarinen says 'Lelaine Senamika is ready'

Tarinen says 'Lelaine Senamika is ready now'

Lelaine Akashi nods at Tarinen.

Tarinen rolls her eyes...sheesh!..

Lelaine Akashi whispers something to a servant.

A servant scurries out a small door behind the wall hangings.

Lelaine Akashi says 'Mother will be here shortly.'

Tarinen smiles happily.

Lelaine Akashi bangs a carved wooden staff topped with a gold flame on the ground three times.

Lelaine Akashi intones 'She comes, she comes, she comes.'

Lelaine Akashi intones 'Cadsuane Melaidhrin, the Watcher of the Seals, the Flame of Tar Valon, the Amyrlin Seat.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin gazes calmly over the Hall as she moves to the center of the floor.

Tarinen kneels before the Amyrlin and gently kisses her ring, then rises and returns to her bench.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin adjusts her shawl.

Jenda rises from her bench and kneels quickly before the Mother.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'We are here today for a very serious reason.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'It happens all too rarely but today an Accepted stands before the Hall.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'She stands firm in the belief that she is ready to wear the Shawl,'
Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'and shoulder the responsibilities that come with it.'

Senamika kneels before the Amyrlin.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'My heart rejoices for every woman who is raised to the Shawl.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'If the Hall finds Accepted Senamika worthy, there will be a new Sister'
Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'among us today.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin smiles slightly.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin glides to her high-backed chair.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Keeper, do continue please.'

Senamika rises to her feet.

Lelaine Akashi nods at Cadsuane Melaidhrin.

Lelaine Akashi says 'All who come before the Hall have worked hard and long to earn this chance.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'Now it is time to see if that is enough.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'Senamika, you have a short time to address the Hall, use it well.'

Jenda looks at Senamika.

Tarinen turns to face you

Senamika composes her thoughts quickly.

Senamika says 'Mother, Aes Sedai. I have strived all these years to become an Aes Sedai for a reason. Because it is the best use of my life that I know.'

Senamika says 'I have been born with a gift for which the White Tower gave me appropriate training, and now I wish to undertake the responsibility to carry my abilities into the world with the full authority granted to those women who wear the shawl.'

Senamika says 'I wish for the responsibility, and indeed authority, to use what I have to the best of my ability, to serve the White Tower and humanity. To make an impact on the world.'

Senamika says 'I believe since I joined the Tower, I have grown both in my ability in the One Power, as well as as a person. I have mastered the weaves that I chose to focus on. I am a capable fighter for the Light. I have hunted the Tainted. I have taught Novices and researched matters of interest.'

Senamika says 'I believe there are many ways I can serve the Tower and I ask to be allowed to do so.'

Senamika says 'That is all.'

Senamika curtseys to her audience.

Tarinen nods slightly

Tarinen says 'Keeper, Senamika is ready for the vote.'

Lelaine Akashi nods at Tarinen.

Lelaine Akashi says 'Indeed Tarinen Sedai.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'We shall begin polling the Ajahs.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the Red Sitter.'

Tarinen looks you up and down slowly with an emotionless look on her face

Tarinen says 'This child has worked hard under my guidance. '

Tarinen says 'The Red Ajah stands for the raising of this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Red Sitter's vote is recorded.'
Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the Green Sitter.'

Alanna Mosvani says 'I see strength in this one.'

Alanna Mosvani says 'The Green Ajah stands for raising this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Green Sitter's vote is recorded.'
Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the Yellow Sitter.'

Jenda nods in agreement.

Jenda says 'Sadly the Yellow Ajah has been.. quiet regarding his woman.'

Jenda says 'Thankfully I have a say over them all.'

Jenda says 'The Yellow Ajah stands for raising this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Yellow Sitter's vote is recorded.'
Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the Blue Sitter.'

Anaiya Sedai says 'I don't believe I have any questions to ask.'

Anaiya Sedai says 'The Blue Ajah stands for raising this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Blue Sitter's vote is recorded.'
Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the Gray Sitter.'

Annoura Larisen says 'I see issues here.'

Tarinen slaps Annoura Larisen.

Annoura Larisen says 'The Gray Ajah sits for raising this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Gray Sitter's vote is recorded.'
Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the Brown Sitter.'

Jenda coolly arches a brow.

Danelle Sedai says 'It does seem she is ready.'

Danelle Sedai says 'The Brown Ajah stands for raising this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Brown Sitter's vote is recorded.'
Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall recognizes the White Sitter.'

Carlinya Sedai says 'It does seem she is ready.'

Carlinya Sedai says 'The White Ajah stands for raising this child.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The White Sitter's vote is recorded.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'This vote is concluded.'

Lelaine Akashi says 'The Hall has voted to raise Accepted Senamika to the Shawl.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin stands up and takes a formal tone.

Jenda smiles happily.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'For every new Sister raised, the Tower grows in strength.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'For every new Sister raised, our heritage lives on.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'For every new Sister raised, the Shadow weakens.'

Senamika controls her elation well.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin surveys the Hall, taking in everyone present with a proud gaze.

Tarinen mutters something about the gray ajah being a myth

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'As I look upon you, my Daughters, I see the strength, dedication and pride in your'
Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'heritage that has been the foundation of the Tower for three thousand years.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'On this day, Accepted Senamika has been deemed worthy to join the Sisterhood.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Rise, Senamika. Rise and face the Hall.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin holds the Oath Rod high, its smooth white surface glistening softly in the light.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'The Oath Rod is what makes us Aes Sedai, the very soul of the Tower.''

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'It binds us together, as it binds us to the Three Oaths.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Senamika, hold the Rod and I will guide you through the Oaths.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin gives you the Oath Rod.

Senamika says 'Yes, Mother.'

Senamika grabs the Oath Rod.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Repeat after me:'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Under the Light, I vow to speak no word that is not true.'

Senamika says 'Under the Light, I vow to speak no word that is not true.'

Senamika gasps sharply as the Rod binds her to the first Oath.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin looks directly at Senamika, studying her face.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Under the Light, I vow to make no weapon for one man to kill another.'

Senamika says 'Under the Light, I vow to make no weapon for one man to kill another.'

Senamika gasps sharply as the Rod binds her to the second Oath.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin gazes at Senamika intently.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Under the Light, I vow not to use the One Power as a weapon except against Shadowspawn, or in the last defense of my life, the life of my Warder, or that of another Sister.'

Senamika says 'Under the Light, I vow not to use the One Power as a weapon except against Shadowspawn, or in the last defense of my life, the life of my Warder, or that of another Sister.'

Senamika gasps sharply as the Rod binds her to the third and final Oath.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin looks at Senamika. her features softening.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Return the Rod to me.'

Senamika stops using the Oath Rod.

Senamika gives the Oath Rod to Cadsuane Melaidhrin.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Every Sister we raise to us is a benefit.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Every Sister we have among us is a strength.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Every Sister we send forth into the world is our investment in the Light.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'With pride, I pronounce you now Senamika Sedai of the White Tower.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin smiles happily.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'The Tower has grown in strength, our heritage lives on and the Shadow has weakened.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'I welcome you, Senamika Sedai.'

Jenda smiles happily.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'It is now up to you to petition an Ajah.'

Tarinen hugs Senamika.

Jenda says 'Welcome home, sister.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'If and how they accept you is up to them. I wish you the best of luck, Daughter.'

Tarinen says 'Welcome home, sister.'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'It is done, the ceremony is ended.'

Lelaine Akashi bangs a carved wooden staff topped with a gold flame on the ground three times.

Lelaine Akashi speaks in a loud voice 'The Amyrlin Seat!'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin stands in a swift flowing manner.

Cadsuane Melaidhrin says 'Ladies, I bid you good day.'

Jenda curtseys before Cadsuane Melaidhrin.

Senamika flashes a rare smile.

Tarinen says 'Corele thank you for attending the Hall'

Cadsuane Melaidhrin leaves briskly out a private door followed by the Keeper.

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Ominas » Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:09 pm

Never seen a shawling process. Very cool

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Alison » Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:13 am

The Current process appears a lot more condensed than the original version. Some parts i agree with and other parts, not so much.

Interesting read. Thanks

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Kali » Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:57 pm

This ceremony do be sealed to the ring and should no be published here. Only those who have sworn the Oaths need know the specifics of the shawling ceremony.

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Jenda » Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:31 pm

You can read them in the books lol

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Kali » Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:41 pm

Regardless, it do be still inappropriate to make public. Lol.

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Jenda » Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:43 pm

I disagree. I have Sen's permission to post in any case. Should be a report button somewhere if it's that important. ;)

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Re: The Shawling Ceremony of Senamika Aes Sedai

Post by Kali » Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:58 pm

Done. Senamika do no be the one with the authority to give permission. You do no have Mother's permission, nor did you secure the permission of the Hall.

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