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Valorian Edoras

2011-03-23T15:57:35Z

Valorian Edoras:

{{Template:MemberInfo VC
|Avatar=Valorian.jpg
|TowerName=Valorian Edoras
|RealName=Ben
|Location=Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
|Birthday=7 December
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank={{Gaidin}}
|TowerTitle={{Gaidin}}, Tar Valon Radio host, Web Developer
|JoinDate=9 January 2002
|BondedTo=[[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]]
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
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Valorian Edoras (Ben) is bonded to [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]], the [[Amyrlin Seat]], and currently serves in several staff positions, including being primarily responsible for the site's design, user interface and content management software.

==History==

===Joining the Tower===
Valorian joined TarValon.net on January 9, 2002 as a Recruit (as Citizens did not then exist).

===Bonding===
Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met. Their "official" bonding date is not recorded, although it is generally celebrated at the annual Anniversary party; they have been bonded for over seven years.

==Administrative and staff positions==
* Web developer and graphic designer, February 2002 - present
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], July 16, 2002 - September 16, 2004.
* [[Tar Valon Radio]] host and programmer, September 2007 - present.
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], June 13, 2009 - January 1, 2011.

==Projects and Accomplishments==

===Graphic design and Web development===
Within a few weeks of joining, he took on several graphics projects for the nascent Tower site, including a Flash intro that remains in use today. After meeting with Eleyan and several other then-admins at the First Anniversary Party, Valorian took on the responsibility of designing and constructing a new TarValon.net website, updating the look and feel. Since then

===Tar Valon Radio===
Valorian took over [[Tar Valon Radio]] in 2007, changing its format from live Internet radio to a downloadable podcast, citing schedule accessibility and copyright concerns with the original format. The first podcast was released on October 3, 2007. Six more podcasts have been released since, all with Valorian as host and programmer.

===Avatar design===
A digital art enthusiast, especially 3D rendering and animation, Valorian has created avatars for several Tower members: himself, [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan]], [[Zhareen Narelle|Zhareen]], [[Willow al'Meana|Willow]], and [[Emp Orer]].

==Real Life Function Attendance==
2002
* [[Anniversary Party 2002]] (Norman, Oklahoma)
* [[Dragon*Con 2002]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2002]] (Portland, Oregon)

2003
* [[Anniversary Party 2003]] (Fairview, Tennessee)
* [[Dragon*Con 2003]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2004
* [[Anniversary Party 2004]] (Chicago, Illinois)
* [[Dragon*Con 2004]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2005
* [[Anniversary Party 2005]] (Estes Park, Colorado)
* [[Dragon*Con 2005]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Comic-Con 2005]] (San Diego, California)

2006
* [[Anniversary Party 2006]] (Corpus Christi, Texas, 2006)
* [[Dragon*Con 2006]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2007
* [[Anniversary Party 2007]] (Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado, 2007)
* [[Dragon*Con 2007]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2007]] (Carnival Cruise Lines, Ensenada, Mexico)

2008
* [[Anniversary Party 2008]] (Estes Park, Colorado, 2008)
* [[Dragon*Con 2008]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2008]] (Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida)

2009
* [[Anniversary Party 2009]] (Millersylvania, Washington, 2009)
* [[Dragon*Con 2009]] (Atlanta, Georgia, 2009)
* [[JordanCon 2009]] (Alpharetta, Georgia, 2009)
* [[Fall Ball 2009]] (Kansas City, Missouri, 2009)

2010
* [[Anniversary Party 2010]] (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, March 2010)
* [[Winter Europarty 2010]] (Much Wenlock, UK, April 2010)
* [[JordanCon 2010]] (Atlanta, Georgia, 2010)
* [[Dragon*Con 2010]] (Atlanta, Georgia, 2010)
* [[Fall Ball 2010]] (Washington DC, 2010)

2011
* [[Anniversary Party 2011]] (Charleston, South Carolina, 2010)

==Trivia and Facts==
* Remains one of very few members to have never held the intermediate (Soldier/Accepted) rank; was raised from Recruit directly to Gaidin ("Youngling" at the time) in a real-life raising ceremony at the First Anniversary Party.
* Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
* Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected again on June 13, 2009.
* In a relationship with [[Serinia Edoras]].

==Senior Member Interview==
''Valorian Edoras, Senior Member Interview, April 18, 2010''

;What's your Tower name?
Valorian Edoras

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran?
April 6, 2002.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
Val'Cueran chose me as much as I chose it. I'd been a member for years before the Companies were created, and there was never any question or conscious choice - I was Val'Cueran from its conception, and I identify very strongly with its principles and personality types, even as I've helped to direct and form them.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
Citizens, again, were way after my introduction to the Tower. I'm a special case, I suppose, being one of very few people who never really held any of the intervening ranks - I was raised to Gaidin (or Youngling, as it was called in those days) the same day I met other Tower members, Eleyan among them, for the first time, at 2nd Anni in Oklahoma City.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
8+ years now? Something like that.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
I've held nearly every hat that a Gaidin can, in some way or another, though a number of positions have been created since that I haven't technically held. I've developed and designed the last four iterations of the website, holding the position of "Webmaster" (now Director of IT) for a few years; as of April 2010 I'm the only person to have held an HoA/CC position twice, currently in my second term as Company Commander of VC. I've been on various committees at events, designed logos and banners for dozens of things. I step in wherever I can help, which is usually on the web development/graphics side of things.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I was introduced to the books by some friends in high school. I don't remember the year exactly, but I think it was just before Lord of Chaos was released.

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Eleyan al'Landerin, the Amyrlin Seat.

;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
I've had a few, but I can't recall their names as it's been years since my last one. I'm not very good at it. :)

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Mat Cauthon for sure. I've always been partial to the Odin/Norse mythos. Favorite nation... I'd have to say probably Cairhien, though that's probably more of an architectural bias.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Many, many, many events. I won't bother to list them, but I've been to every Anniversary Party and Dragon*Con since 2002, most of the Fall Ball events, and dozens of local gatherings. I like them, of course, and it's all about meeting and hanging out with everyone else who attends.

;What kind of music do you like?
I listen to a pretty wide variety. Lately I'm on sort of an electronic/pop kick - Sam Sparro, Peter Bjorn, MGMT, a few others. And I never tire of classic and British rock - The Who, Beatles, The Clash, Zeppelin. Because I play the piano, I also follow Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, The Fray, Mark Cohn, lots of others.

;What are your favorite movies?
Hrm... another tough one, since I have pretty broad tastes there. As far as directors go, I'm partial to the Coen brothers, Wachowskis, Kevin Smith, and smaller indie houses. To define it by way of example, check out: "Primer", "The Shawshank Redemption", "Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas", "Children of Men", "A Serious Man". I could go on, but I won't.

;What job do you have?
I've been a web developer and IT project lead for a good 12 years now, at a variety of companies, in Tulsa, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and now Cincinnati. I very much enjoy my career (evidenced by the fact that I also do web development as a hobby/freelance).

;Do you have a pet?
Shannan and I have a cat, Andromeda, who we call Annie.

;What languages do you speak?
English and a smattering of Spanish.

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
"Jet pilot" is the one that comes to mind, from when I was very young. By 10 or 11, though, I'd moved on to programming computers and learning my first computer languages, already creating little virtual worlds and graphics programs, so I guess that was a good indication of what I'd be doing two decades later.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
You've mistaken me for someone who has read the books recently. :P

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren.

;Winter or summer?
Summer, definitely.

;Board games or computer games?
Both!

;A short bio about yourself.
I'll just let the above suffice for now. :)

[[Category:Senior Member Interviews]]
[[Category:Val'Cueran Interviews]]
[[Category:Val'Cueran Gaidin]]
[[Category:Green Warders]]
[[Category:Who's Who Members]]
[[Category:TarValon.Net Gaidin]]
[[Category:Current Technology]]
[[Category:Current Staff]]

Valorian Edoras

2011-03-23T15:57:03Z

Valorian Edoras: /* Real Life Function Attendance */

Valorian Edoras

2011-03-23T15:56:01Z

Valorian Edoras: /* Real Life Function Attendance */

{{Template:MemberInfo VC
|Avatar=Valorian.jpg
|TowerName=Valorian Edoras
|RealName=Ben
|Location=Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
|Birthday=7 December
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank={{Gaidin}}
|TowerTitle={{Gaidin}}, Tar Valon Radio host, Web Developer
|JoinDate=9 January 2002
|BondedTo=[[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]]
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
}}
Valorian Edoras (Ben) is bonded to [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]], the [[Amyrlin Seat]], and currently serves in several staff positions, including being primarily responsible for the site's design, user interface and content management software.

==History==

===Joining the Tower===
Valorian joined TarValon.net on January 9, 2002 as a Recruit (as Citizens did not then exist).

===Bonding===
Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met. Their "official" bonding date is not recorded, although it is generally celebrated at the annual Anniversary party; they have been bonded for over seven years.

==Administrative and staff positions==
* Web developer and graphic designer, February 2002 - present
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], July 16, 2002 - September 16, 2004.
* [[Tar Valon Radio]] host and programmer, September 2007 - present.
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], June 13, 2009 - January 1, 2011.

==Projects and Accomplishments==

===Graphic design and Web development===
Within a few weeks of joining, he took on several graphics projects for the nascent Tower site, including a Flash intro that remains in use today. After meeting with Eleyan and several other then-admins at the First Anniversary Party, Valorian took on the responsibility of designing and constructing a new TarValon.net website, updating the look and feel. Since then

===Tar Valon Radio===
Valorian took over [[Tar Valon Radio]] in 2007, changing its format from live Internet radio to a downloadable podcast, citing schedule accessibility and copyright concerns with the original format. The first podcast was released on October 3, 2007. Six more podcasts have been released since, all with Valorian as host and programmer.

===Avatar design===
A digital art enthusiast, especially 3D rendering and animation, Valorian has created avatars for several Tower members: himself, [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan]], [[Zhareen Narelle|Zhareen]], [[Willow al'Meana|Willow]], and [[Emp Orer]].

==Real Life Function Attendance==
2002
* [[Anniversary Party 2002]] (Norman, Oklahoma)
* [[Dragon*Con 2002]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2002]] (Portland, Oregon)

2003
* [[Anniversary Party 2003]] (Fairview, Tennessee)
* [[Dragon*Con 2003]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2004
* [[Anniversary Party 2004]] (Chicago, Illinois)
* [[Dragon*Con 2004]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2005
* [[Anniversary Party 2005]] (Estes Park, Colorado)
* [[Dragon*Con 2005]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Comic-Con 2005]] (San Diego, California)

2006
* [[Anniversary Party 2006]] (Corpus Christi, Texas, 2006)
* [[Dragon*Con 2006]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2007
* [[Anniversary Party 2007]] (Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado, 2007)
* [[Dragon*Con 2007]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2007]] (Carnival Cruise Lines, Ensenada, Mexico)

2008
* [[Anniversary Party 2008]] (Estes Park, Colorado, 2008)
* [[Dragon*Con 2008]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2008]] (Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida)

2009
* [[Anniversary Party 2009]] (Millersylvania, Washington, 2009)
* [[Dragon*Con 2009]] (Atlanta, Georgia, 2009)
* [[JordanCon I]] (Alpharetta, Georgia, 2009)
* [[Fall Ball 2009]] (Kansas City, Missouri, 2009)

2010
* [[Anniversary Party 2010]] (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, March 2010)
* [[Winter Europarty 2010]] (Much Wenlock, UK, April 2010)
* [[JordanCon II]] (Atlanta, Georgia, 2010)
* [[Dragon*Con 2010]] (Atlanta, Georgia, 2010)
* [[Fall Ball 2010]] (Washington DC, 2010)

2011
* [[Anniversary Party 2011]] (Charleston, South Carolina, 2010)

==Trivia and Facts==
* Remains one of very few members to have never held the intermediate (Soldier/Accepted) rank; was raised from Recruit directly to Gaidin ("Youngling" at the time) in a real-life raising ceremony at the First Anniversary Party.
* Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
* Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected again on June 13, 2009.
* In a relationship with [[Serinia Edoras]].

==Senior Member Interview==
''Valorian Edoras, Senior Member Interview, April 18, 2010''

;What's your Tower name?
Valorian Edoras

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran?
April 6, 2002.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
Val'Cueran chose me as much as I chose it. I'd been a member for years before the Companies were created, and there was never any question or conscious choice - I was Val'Cueran from its conception, and I identify very strongly with its principles and personality types, even as I've helped to direct and form them.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
Citizens, again, were way after my introduction to the Tower. I'm a special case, I suppose, being one of very few people who never really held any of the intervening ranks - I was raised to Gaidin (or Youngling, as it was called in those days) the same day I met other Tower members, Eleyan among them, for the first time, at 2nd Anni in Oklahoma City.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
8+ years now? Something like that.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
I've held nearly every hat that a Gaidin can, in some way or another, though a number of positions have been created since that I haven't technically held. I've developed and designed the last four iterations of the website, holding the position of "Webmaster" (now Director of IT) for a few years; as of April 2010 I'm the only person to have held an HoA/CC position twice, currently in my second term as Company Commander of VC. I've been on various committees at events, designed logos and banners for dozens of things. I step in wherever I can help, which is usually on the web development/graphics side of things.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I was introduced to the books by some friends in high school. I don't remember the year exactly, but I think it was just before Lord of Chaos was released.

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Eleyan al'Landerin, the Amyrlin Seat.

;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
I've had a few, but I can't recall their names as it's been years since my last one. I'm not very good at it. :)

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Mat Cauthon for sure. I've always been partial to the Odin/Norse mythos. Favorite nation... I'd have to say probably Cairhien, though that's probably more of an architectural bias.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Many, many, many events. I won't bother to list them, but I've been to every Anniversary Party and Dragon*Con since 2002, most of the Fall Ball events, and dozens of local gatherings. I like them, of course, and it's all about meeting and hanging out with everyone else who attends.

;What kind of music do you like?
I listen to a pretty wide variety. Lately I'm on sort of an electronic/pop kick - Sam Sparro, Peter Bjorn, MGMT, a few others. And I never tire of classic and British rock - The Who, Beatles, The Clash, Zeppelin. Because I play the piano, I also follow Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, The Fray, Mark Cohn, lots of others.

;What are your favorite movies?
Hrm... another tough one, since I have pretty broad tastes there. As far as directors go, I'm partial to the Coen brothers, Wachowskis, Kevin Smith, and smaller indie houses. To define it by way of example, check out: "Primer", "The Shawshank Redemption", "Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas", "Children of Men", "A Serious Man". I could go on, but I won't.

;What job do you have?
I've been a web developer and IT project lead for a good 12 years now, at a variety of companies, in Tulsa, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and now Cincinnati. I very much enjoy my career (evidenced by the fact that I also do web development as a hobby/freelance).

;Do you have a pet?
Shannan and I have a cat, Andromeda, who we call Annie.

;What languages do you speak?
English and a smattering of Spanish.

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
"Jet pilot" is the one that comes to mind, from when I was very young. By 10 or 11, though, I'd moved on to programming computers and learning my first computer languages, already creating little virtual worlds and graphics programs, so I guess that was a good indication of what I'd be doing two decades later.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
You've mistaken me for someone who has read the books recently. :P

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren.

;Winter or summer?
Summer, definitely.

;Board games or computer games?
Both!

;A short bio about yourself.
I'll just let the above suffice for now. :)

[[Category:Senior Member Interviews]]
[[Category:Val'Cueran Interviews]]
[[Category:Val'Cueran Gaidin]]
[[Category:Green Warders]]
[[Category:Who's Who Members]]
[[Category:TarValon.Net Gaidin]]
[[Category:Current Technology]]
[[Category:Current Staff]]

Events and Conferences

2011-02-24T21:33:38Z

Valorian Edoras: /* D*Con */

{{MM|events-our-membership}}
TarValon.net participates in several Official Events each year, organised by the [[Department of Events and Conferences]] as well as numerous unofficial local gatherings held by our members. These are
==TarValon.net Events==
===Anniversary Parties===
{{Main|Anniversary Party}}

The [[Anniversary Party 2002|initial Anniversary Party]] was held April 2002. and is held around April each year. In 2011, TarValon.net will hold its [[Anniversary Party 2010|10th Anniversary Party]] in Charlston, South Carolina

===Fall Balls===
{{Main|Fall Ball}}

===European Events===
{{Main|Euro Parties}}

===South Pacific Events===
{{Main|South Pacific Events}}

==Supported Events==
TarValon.net organises gatherings at major science fiction and fantasy conferences. These are
===Dragon*Con===
Dragon*Con is an annual multi-genre fan convention held over Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

{{Main|Dragon*Con}}

===Jordan Con===
{{Main|Jordan Con}}

==Local Events==
If several members live in the same area many will try to arrange unofficial meet ups every once in a while. Likewise, if another Tower member is coming to the area they may arrange to meet up, to show the visitor the area (even if it's just the inside of a pub).
{{Main|Local Events}}

[[Category:Department of Events and Conferences]]
[[Category:Stubs]]

Amyrlin's Champion

2011-02-24T21:30:13Z

Valorian Edoras: Redirected page to Amyrlin's Tournament

#redirect [[Amyrlin's Tournament]]

Amyrlin's Tournament

2011-02-24T21:29:36Z

Valorian Edoras:

The Amyrlin's Tournament is an annual event held at the [[Anniversary Party]], consisting of several competitions in physical or mental prowess. Past Tournament events have included fencing, foot races, obstacle courses, traditional/arm/sumo wrestling, trivia, and speed chess.

The all-around winner of each tournament receives the title '''Amyrlin's Champion''' for the next year. Also, due to being the oldest, most "fun to watch", and the only consistently recurring competition of the Tournament, fencing is held in particular regard at events; winners of the fencing competition receive the lifetime honor of [[Blademaster]].

== Past Amyrlin's Champions ==
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2007]]''': [[Josef al'March]]
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2008]]''': [[Azrael al'Letifer]]
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2009]]''': [[Valorian Edoras]]
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2010]]''': [[Valorian Edoras]]

== Blademasters ==
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2007]]''': [[Josef al'March]]
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2008]]''': [[Azrael al'Letifer]]
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2009]]''': [[Anigrel Tavadon]]
*'''[[Anniversary Party 2010]]''': [[Valorian Edoras]]

[[Category:Anniversary Parties]]

Amyrlin's Tournament

2011-02-24T21:29:06Z

Valorian Edoras: Created page with 'The Amyrlin's Tournament is an annual event held at the Anniversary Party, consisting of several competitions in physical or mental prowess. Past Tournament events have inclu…'

Valorian Edoras

2011-02-19T04:18:44Z

Valorian Edoras: /* Administrative and staff positions */

{{Template:MemberInfo VC
|Avatar=Valorian.jpg
|TowerName=Valorian Edoras
|RealName=Ben
|Location=Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
|Birthday=7 December
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank={{Gaidin}}
|TowerTitle={{Gaidin}}, Tar Valon Radio host, Web Developer
|JoinDate=9 January 2002
|BondedTo=[[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]]
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
}}
Valorian Edoras (Ben) is bonded to [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]], the [[Amyrlin Seat]], and currently serves in several staff positions, including being primarily responsible for the site's design, user interface and content management software.

==History==

===Joining the Tower===
Valorian joined TarValon.net on January 9, 2002 as a Recruit (as Citizens did not then exist).

===Bonding===
Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met. Their "official" bonding date is not recorded, although it is generally celebrated at the annual Anniversary party; they have been bonded for over seven years.

==Administrative and staff positions==
* Web developer and graphic designer, February 2002 - present
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], July 16, 2002 - September 16, 2004.
* [[Tar Valon Radio]] host and programmer, September 2007 - present.
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], June 13, 2009 - January 1, 2011.

==Projects and Accomplishments==

===Graphic design and Web development===
Within a few weeks of joining, he took on several graphics projects for the nascent Tower site, including a Flash intro that remains in use today. After meeting with Eleyan and several other then-admins at the First Anniversary Party, Valorian took on the responsibility of designing and constructing a new TarValon.net website, updating the look and feel. Since then

===Tar Valon Radio===
Valorian took over [[Tar Valon Radio]] in 2007, changing its format from live Internet radio to a downloadable podcast, citing schedule accessibility and copyright concerns with the original format. The first podcast was released on October 3, 2007. Six more podcasts have been released since, all with Valorian as host and programmer.

===Avatar design===
A digital art enthusiast, especially 3D rendering and animation, Valorian has created avatars for several Tower members: himself, [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan]], [[Zhareen Narelle|Zhareen]], [[Willow al'Meana|Willow]], and [[Emp Orer]].

==Real Life Function Attendance==
2002
* [[Anniversary Party 2002]] (Norman, Oklahoma)
* [[Dragon*Con 2002]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2002]] (Portland, Oregon)

2003
* [[Anniversary Party 2003]] (Fairview, Tennessee)
* [[Dragon*Con 2003]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2004
* [[Anniversary Party 2004]] (Chicago, Illinois)
* [[Dragon*Con 2004]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2005
* [[Anniversary Party 2005]] (Estes Park, Colorado)
* [[Dragon*Con 2005]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Comic-Con 2005]] (San Diego, California)

2006
* [[Anniversary Party 2006]] (Corpus Christi, Texas, 2006)
* [[Dragon*Con 2006]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2007
* [[Anniversary Party 2007]] (Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado, 2007)
* [[Dragon*Con 2007]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2007]] (Carnival Cruise Lines, Ensenada, Mexico)

2008
* [[Anniversary Party 2008]] (Estes Park, Colorado, 2008)
* [[Dragon*Con 2008]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2008]] (Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida)

2009
* [[Anniversary Party 2009]] (Millersylvania, Washington, 2009)

2010
* [[Anniversary Party 2010]], Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, March 2010
* [[Winter Europarty 2010]], Much Wenlock, UK, April 2010

==Trivia and Facts==
* Remains one of very few members to have never held the intermediate (Soldier/Accepted) rank; was raised from Recruit directly to Gaidin ("Youngling" at the time) in a real-life raising ceremony at the First Anniversary Party.
* Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
* Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected again on June 13, 2009.
* In a relationship with [[Serinia Edoras]].

==Senior Member Interview==
''Valorian Edoras, Senior Member Interview, April 18, 2010''

;What's your Tower name?
Valorian Edoras

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran?
April 6, 2002.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
Val'Cueran chose me as much as I chose it. I'd been a member for years before the Companies were created, and there was never any question or conscious choice - I was Val'Cueran from its conception, and I identify very strongly with its principles and personality types, even as I've helped to direct and form them.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
Citizens, again, were way after my introduction to the Tower. I'm a special case, I suppose, being one of very few people who never really held any of the intervening ranks - I was raised to Gaidin (or Youngling, as it was called in those days) the same day I met other Tower members, Eleyan among them, for the first time, at 2nd Anni in Oklahoma City.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
8+ years now? Something like that.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
I've held nearly every hat that a Gaidin can, in some way or another, though a number of positions have been created since that I haven't technically held. I've developed and designed the last four iterations of the website, holding the position of "Webmaster" (now Director of IT) for a few years; as of April 2010 I'm the only person to have held an HoA/CC position twice, currently in my second term as Company Commander of VC. I've been on various committees at events, designed logos and banners for dozens of things. I step in wherever I can help, which is usually on the web development/graphics side of things.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I was introduced to the books by some friends in high school. I don't remember the year exactly, but I think it was just before Lord of Chaos was released.

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Eleyan al'Landerin, the Amyrlin Seat.

;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
I've had a few, but I can't recall their names as it's been years since my last one. I'm not very good at it. :)

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Mat Cauthon for sure. I've always been partial to the Odin/Norse mythos. Favorite nation... I'd have to say probably Cairhien, though that's probably more of an architectural bias.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Many, many, many events. I won't bother to list them, but I've been to every Anniversary Party and Dragon*Con since 2002, most of the Fall Ball events, and dozens of local gatherings. I like them, of course, and it's all about meeting and hanging out with everyone else who attends.

;What kind of music do you like?
I listen to a pretty wide variety. Lately I'm on sort of an electronic/pop kick - Sam Sparro, Peter Bjorn, MGMT, a few others. And I never tire of classic and British rock - The Who, Beatles, The Clash, Zeppelin. Because I play the piano, I also follow Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, The Fray, Mark Cohn, lots of others.

;What are your favorite movies?
Hrm... another tough one, since I have pretty broad tastes there. As far as directors go, I'm partial to the Coen brothers, Wachowskis, Kevin Smith, and smaller indie houses. To define it by way of example, check out: "Primer", "The Shawshank Redemption", "Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas", "Children of Men", "A Serious Man". I could go on, but I won't.

;What job do you have?
I've been a web developer and IT project lead for a good 12 years now, at a variety of companies, in Tulsa, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and now Cincinnati. I very much enjoy my career (evidenced by the fact that I also do web development as a hobby/freelance).

;Do you have a pet?
Shannan and I have a cat, Andromeda, who we call Annie.

;What languages do you speak?
English and a smattering of Spanish.

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
"Jet pilot" is the one that comes to mind, from when I was very young. By 10 or 11, though, I'd moved on to programming computers and learning my first computer languages, already creating little virtual worlds and graphics programs, so I guess that was a good indication of what I'd be doing two decades later.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
You've mistaken me for someone who has read the books recently. :P

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren.

;Winter or summer?
Summer, definitely.

;Board games or computer games?
Both!

;A short bio about yourself.
I'll just let the above suffice for now. :)

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Valorian Edoras

2011-02-19T04:18:00Z

Valorian Edoras:

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Valorian Edoras (Ben) is bonded to [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]], the [[Amyrlin Seat]], and currently serves in several staff positions, including being primarily responsible for the site's design, user interface and content management software.

==History==

===Joining the Tower===
Valorian joined TarValon.net on January 9, 2002 as a Recruit (as Citizens did not then exist).

===Bonding===
Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met. Their "official" bonding date is not recorded, although it is generally celebrated at the annual Anniversary party; they have been bonded for over seven years.

==Administrative and staff positions==
* Graphic designer, February 2002 - present
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], July 16, 2002 - September 16, 2004.
* [[Tar Valon Radio]] host and programmer, September 2007 - present.
* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], June 13, 2009 - January 1, 2011.

==Projects and Accomplishments==

===Graphic design and Web development===
Within a few weeks of joining, he took on several graphics projects for the nascent Tower site, including a Flash intro that remains in use today. After meeting with Eleyan and several other then-admins at the First Anniversary Party, Valorian took on the responsibility of designing and constructing a new TarValon.net website, updating the look and feel. Since then

===Tar Valon Radio===
Valorian took over [[Tar Valon Radio]] in 2007, changing its format from live Internet radio to a downloadable podcast, citing schedule accessibility and copyright concerns with the original format. The first podcast was released on October 3, 2007. Six more podcasts have been released since, all with Valorian as host and programmer.

===Avatar design===
A digital art enthusiast, especially 3D rendering and animation, Valorian has created avatars for several Tower members: himself, [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan]], [[Zhareen Narelle|Zhareen]], [[Willow al'Meana|Willow]], and [[Emp Orer]].

==Real Life Function Attendance==
2002
* [[Anniversary Party 2002]] (Norman, Oklahoma)
* [[Dragon*Con 2002]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2002]] (Portland, Oregon)

2003
* [[Anniversary Party 2003]] (Fairview, Tennessee)
* [[Dragon*Con 2003]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2004
* [[Anniversary Party 2004]] (Chicago, Illinois)
* [[Dragon*Con 2004]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2005
* [[Anniversary Party 2005]] (Estes Park, Colorado)
* [[Dragon*Con 2005]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Comic-Con 2005]] (San Diego, California)

2006
* [[Anniversary Party 2006]] (Corpus Christi, Texas, 2006)
* [[Dragon*Con 2006]] (Atlanta, Georgia)

2007
* [[Anniversary Party 2007]] (Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado, 2007)
* [[Dragon*Con 2007]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2007]] (Carnival Cruise Lines, Ensenada, Mexico)

2008
* [[Anniversary Party 2008]] (Estes Park, Colorado, 2008)
* [[Dragon*Con 2008]] (Atlanta, Georgia)
* [[Fall Ball 2008]] (Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida)

2009
* [[Anniversary Party 2009]] (Millersylvania, Washington, 2009)

2010
* [[Anniversary Party 2010]], Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, March 2010
* [[Winter Europarty 2010]], Much Wenlock, UK, April 2010

==Trivia and Facts==
* Remains one of very few members to have never held the intermediate (Soldier/Accepted) rank; was raised from Recruit directly to Gaidin ("Youngling" at the time) in a real-life raising ceremony at the First Anniversary Party.
* Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
* Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected again on June 13, 2009.
* In a relationship with [[Serinia Edoras]].

==Senior Member Interview==
''Valorian Edoras, Senior Member Interview, April 18, 2010''

;What's your Tower name?
Valorian Edoras

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran?
April 6, 2002.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
Val'Cueran chose me as much as I chose it. I'd been a member for years before the Companies were created, and there was never any question or conscious choice - I was Val'Cueran from its conception, and I identify very strongly with its principles and personality types, even as I've helped to direct and form them.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
Citizens, again, were way after my introduction to the Tower. I'm a special case, I suppose, being one of very few people who never really held any of the intervening ranks - I was raised to Gaidin (or Youngling, as it was called in those days) the same day I met other Tower members, Eleyan among them, for the first time, at 2nd Anni in Oklahoma City.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
8+ years now? Something like that.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
I've held nearly every hat that a Gaidin can, in some way or another, though a number of positions have been created since that I haven't technically held. I've developed and designed the last four iterations of the website, holding the position of "Webmaster" (now Director of IT) for a few years; as of April 2010 I'm the only person to have held an HoA/CC position twice, currently in my second term as Company Commander of VC. I've been on various committees at events, designed logos and banners for dozens of things. I step in wherever I can help, which is usually on the web development/graphics side of things.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I was introduced to the books by some friends in high school. I don't remember the year exactly, but I think it was just before Lord of Chaos was released.

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Eleyan al'Landerin, the Amyrlin Seat.

;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
I've had a few, but I can't recall their names as it's been years since my last one. I'm not very good at it. :)

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Mat Cauthon for sure. I've always been partial to the Odin/Norse mythos. Favorite nation... I'd have to say probably Cairhien, though that's probably more of an architectural bias.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Many, many, many events. I won't bother to list them, but I've been to every Anniversary Party and Dragon*Con since 2002, most of the Fall Ball events, and dozens of local gatherings. I like them, of course, and it's all about meeting and hanging out with everyone else who attends.

;What kind of music do you like?
I listen to a pretty wide variety. Lately I'm on sort of an electronic/pop kick - Sam Sparro, Peter Bjorn, MGMT, a few others. And I never tire of classic and British rock - The Who, Beatles, The Clash, Zeppelin. Because I play the piano, I also follow Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, The Fray, Mark Cohn, lots of others.

;What are your favorite movies?
Hrm... another tough one, since I have pretty broad tastes there. As far as directors go, I'm partial to the Coen brothers, Wachowskis, Kevin Smith, and smaller indie houses. To define it by way of example, check out: "Primer", "The Shawshank Redemption", "Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas", "Children of Men", "A Serious Man". I could go on, but I won't.

;What job do you have?
I've been a web developer and IT project lead for a good 12 years now, at a variety of companies, in Tulsa, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and now Cincinnati. I very much enjoy my career (evidenced by the fact that I also do web development as a hobby/freelance).

;Do you have a pet?
Shannan and I have a cat, Andromeda, who we call Annie.

;What languages do you speak?
English and a smattering of Spanish.

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
"Jet pilot" is the one that comes to mind, from when I was very young. By 10 or 11, though, I'd moved on to programming computers and learning my first computer languages, already creating little virtual worlds and graphics programs, so I guess that was a good indication of what I'd be doing two decades later.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
You've mistaken me for someone who has read the books recently. :P

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren.

;Winter or summer?
Summer, definitely.

;Board games or computer games?
Both!

;A short bio about yourself.
I'll just let the above suffice for now. :)

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[[Category:Green Warders]]

Four Stories by Halan

2010-05-06T16:46:07Z

Valorian Edoras:

Written by [[Halan Leion]] for his Soldier Contribution, completed 04 May 2010.

==Dai M'Hael==
The ranked lines of Soldiers visibly shivered as another icy wind swept past whipping around them. They stood in lines on what would soon be a battleground, the dark unforgiving stone beneath their feet was a almost hidden under ice and snow, and the Sky above them was brightly colored and angry as the sun rose into the heavens once more, suitable, considering many would soon die within the hour. Standing like a statue stood their Captain, his warder cloak flapping violently in the wind. He did not move despite the cold, his expression betrayed nothing no emotion crossed his features. He just waited as if for some signal to begin the war, loyally awaiting his command the soldiers dared not move, and waited anxiously for orders, not noticing the stranger that watched from the ridge behind them and regarded a number of them with deep interest.

In his appearance the stranger was mysterious and intimidating; a warder cloak danced around his neck in the wind, dark green leggings and a brown tunic hugged his body against the cold. A long saber hung at his waist, a symbol of the his rank in the garrison an eagle wings spread in flight decorated the elaborate guard. He was different than most other Gaidin in the Garrison, where others favored brute strength, he favored brains, where others favored stealth , he favored facts , where other favored team work he favored precision, and his cold dark calculating intelligent eyes missed nothing as he surveyed the lines of soldier once more.

The wind increased suddenly blasting over the ground in a howl of ice cold violence, the figure stood against the approaching storm watching and waiting, his cloak whipped open momentarily revealing a purple and silver colored sash strapped tightly around his waist before being swallowed up in the depths of the cloak once more. Despite the appearance he put on, inside AXIS was struggling to control his excitement, soon the battle would begin.

He tilted his head and surveyed the soldiers again, how many would still be standing by the end of the day. Soon he told himself, the ultimate test of the towers battle plan would be enacted, soon the soldiers would face the Dark friend army, and soon the plan of Dai M’Hael would be one step closer to being fulfilled. He smiled faintly at the thought, as if knowing something few others did. For months he and a selected few had documented, investigated and analyzed every scap of information about the approaching army. So deep was his involvement, he knew each enemy commanders name, he knew their birthplace, he even where each had been when they had first been kissed. Such was the ability of a DM Gaidin to find information and knowledge. During the previous couple of weeks each of the towers companies had been ordered into training routines, and mock battle to prepare them for the eventual battle. Soldiers and recruits from the garrison had joined the army organized into shield walls or skirmishing units. They had been so eager to join the army and put their training to use, little did they know it was a pre planed final test, they would all take, and few would return alive.

All that had been done was done, the battle plan was simple but effective, sure there was a measure of risk. Even with the resources and experience he and his brothers held, nothing could be considered certain, such was the way with the complex nature of the plan DM followed.

AXIS tensed slightly as his keen ears sensed the sound of Crunching snow approaching from behind, turning slightly he acknowledged the arrival of one of his brothers with a brief nod. A Gaidin cloak and a Rapier sword were the only identifying features of what the man was, the same DM colored sash was also visible, but that was where the similarities ended. A deep hood obscured the features of the man’s face, but AXIS knew his Company Commander when he saw him, and made way for Paxam to stand beside him. Together they watched with predatory interest as Dark friend army began to advance, war drums beating a thunderous challenge to the assembled humans. Soon it would begin, within hours the army of Tarvalon would either have victory or they would have died in the attempt. A shrill whistle cut through the wind and the assembled soldiers numb with cold awoke and surged forwards with a cry of fury towards the black mass ahead of them the Tear of Tarvalon fluttering wildly from numerious colorful banners.

“It begins once again brother, as it did many years ago” whispered Paxam a thoughtful expression on his face, “so it does” Axis agreed with a slow deliberate nod, he allowed a faint smile to touch the edge of his lips, a warmth that didn’t touch his eyes that followed the advancing lines. Tonight Dai M'Hael’s Plan will be one step closer to completion, or their would be complete disaster, such was the will of the plan.

==San d'ma Shadar==
The tavern was loud and busy tonight the innkeeper thought, the ongoing celebration was about the news that the morning battle against the dark friends had been won. Most of the village had dismissed early reports from shepherd about Trollocs being sighted, most had laughed at and ridiculed members of the community who spoke stories of horned men, with cloven hoofs as feet, and darkly clothed humans. Such laughter had been before the first raids began, and the feeling of fear and distrust quickly descended on the minds of the village, the local watch had conducted regular patrols, but they had been unable to stop the raids. All had seemed lost, until the army of the White Tower had arrived, the Innkeeper thought with a smile growing under his bushy mustache as he poured yet another mug of thick bubbly ale for a customer. The fellow had arrived moments before with three other cold and bloody companions. They had entered wearing heavy chain mail armor and dull helmets. Their brown tunics wore a curious image of what appeared to be a bear, which showed them to be foreigners for no bears had been sighted in the area for generations. But it wasn’t their arms or armor that told him who they were, their wide distant stares spoke of the things they had witnessed, the blood on their clothing told of the things they had slain.

The unnamed man before him hungrily eyed the bubbling broth of the dark ale in the mugs before him. By his youthful looks he appeared to be no older than eighteen or nineteen, a mere boy still in other parts of the world, but those eyes belonged to a killer not a boy, such was the effect of war thought the innkeeper with a sigh. Most of the villages youths had disappeared in the direction of the Towers encampments eager to lend a hand, how many of them would return from today’s battle was anyone’s guess. “It’s on the House son” said the Innkeeper kindly as the boy had begun to reach for his coins. The soldier had given him a bewildered look before gratefully gathering up the mugs and setting off in search of his friends.

Tenedoes was tired, his arms ached from the hours swinging weapons and paring with a shield, his body groaned in pain from the numerous bruises and small cuts that had been inflicted on it, and his legs felt like lead weights as he wearily staged through the crowd to him friends who had seated themselves in a corner of the inn, their backs were planted gratefully on the cold stone walls, while their tired eyes were staring at the table lost in thought.

By some small miracle, he managed not to spill of drop on his way to the table, people went quiet as he had walked among them and quickly moved out of his way. Such was his state, that he failed to see the looks of wonder and reverence many people gave him as he passed by, by the time he arrived at his destination there was a stillness in the air as the majority of the Inns customers were looking his way, He did not care, all he wanted to do was rest, as if reading his mind, a chair was pulled out into which he collapsed into, after reverently placing the Ale down. All he wanted now was to have a drink and move on.

The Battle had been as long as it had been vicious, no quarter had been given by either side, or when the lines had come together finally it had been a simple kill or be killed moment. Tenedoes along with his companion soldiers had been placed in the centre of the shield wall. Heavily armored they had been ordered to take the full impact of the dark friends charge and hold them. He could still remember the pungent smell of his foes, their rasping breaths and Animal screams and roars. The fighting seemed like a blur of flashing steel and cascading waterfalls of blood. Shuddering slightly at the memory he sipped at his ale, it was cheap but refreshing, its dark brown liquid sang a calming tune as he drank it down. Hours before he was an enraged being, lost in the battle embracing his feral and ballistic nature, cutting down foes with every swing, he had lost his sword, found another, had his shield split in two, picked up an axe, and would not could not retreat against the sea of black iron before him. It seemed it would never end, but as the shield wall began to crumple under the black sea, the Gaidin had arrived crashing into the Trollocs flank in an orgy of destruction, and sweeping everything aside.

Moments later the battle was over. Soon the only sounds were those of faint groans and shrieks of pain from the injured and dying. He had watched as Aes Sedai appeared from nowhere, gliding across the area they had begun to heal the injured, a balance to the victorious roars of from the victorious humans. It was at that moment he had taken his leave, he needed to be away from the sight and smell of thousands of dead beings, he had turned just as the circling carnon birds had began to descend to feed, and the first fires been lit.

Pulling himself away from his memories Tenedoes watched his companions, their mugs like his were still full, each had also been lost in his own thoughts and memories of the morning, The atmosphere of the Inn hung heavy with joy, victory, and hidden pain, Adults drank and enjoyed themselves eyes heavy with the sorrow of knowing their children might not return alive. The feeling was depressing thought Tenedoes as he surveyed the Inn with tired eyes, deciding he had better head off before he was noted missing he tilted back his head and gulped down the oily ale, he had just finished when the Inn doors crashed open and silence settled on the Inn. Tenedoes noted the arrival of dozens on heavily scared muscled men, some were big some were small, but they all of them had cold eyes and wore a bear on their brown tabards, his eyes widened as one of them pointed in his tables direction leading the newcomers over to his location.

“Well Boy what do you have to say for yourself” the leader enquired, a thing golden chain hung from around his shoulders marking him as SDS’s CC. Realizing Ban had asked him a direct question, Tenedoes quickly jumped to his feet, as his companions had also done, saluted, and wracked his mind to find a suitable response. He was not given the opportunity to do so. “First you leave the battle without being told to do so, and then you mix with the local people...” Said Ban his eyes dark and forbidding, “not to mention you start drinking without the rest of us” stated Wil pointing to the empty mug on the table. Tension hung heavy in the area, but suddenly smiles appeared on the assembled men’s faces, and chuckles filled the Inn. Tenedoes looked on in bewilderment, his eyes open in shock. He looked up at Ban Gaidin who grinned. “Don’t look so worried Soldiers” Ban Chuckled looking over the table and favoring each of them with a smile. “Or should I say Gaidin” he said with a grin savoring the shock on the faces of Tenedoes and his companions. Dozens of bottles of dark substances quickly appeared on the table from the surrounding men, a picture of what looked like a pirate glued on them. Ban nodded to Wil, who approached the table and spread his big arms wide, “Welcome to SDS boys!” he roared.

The last memory of that night Tenedoes could remember was kneeling on the rough wooden floor under a funnel, above him Ban and other Gaidin began to pour the first of many Captain Morgan’s down the tube towards him, Tenedoes felt the force of the liquor meeting his lips and smiled as he drank deeply, embracing the other side of his company and committing himself to one of many SDS rites of passage for its new Gaidin.

==Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb==
Marrow swirled the crystal glass holding golden whiskey with his fingers, as he savored his newest victory. He was now the captain of recruits, a position he had longed for since he had first entered the white tower as a citizen so long ago. Back then the captains quarters were Spartan, simple things the DM Captain Jaim had needed. But then there had been a shift in the status quo within the tower and MDD took over the coveted position. First with Darim the Duke of the tower, and then Emp the fabled one, and now it was Marrow, what a glorious legacy and an unbroken line. Like his predecessors Marrow had chosen to have his new quarters as flamboyant and outrageous as possible. Blue and platinum, the colors of his company dominated the quarters and an emperor sized bed engraved in gold was dominated the bedroom, cushions and sheets of blues and metallic silvers shone in the mornings light that cascaded through open windows built into the roof. In one corner of the bedroom sat a personal feature he had recently installed himself. Chained and shielded sat the mistress of novices. He would often speak to her, lamenting his successes to her, sometimes on the odd occasion he would throw things at her when she stopped entertaining him, but such actions were few and far between, truly she actually likes it he often told himself, who wouldn’t want to be my pet and bask in the shadow of my greatness?

He grinned at the thought, and lifting a dripping finger to his lips he savored the sweet and smooth flavor of the whiskey in his crystal gobbet. It was nearly perfect, a few more months of storage and he would have an excellent collection to enjoy at his leisure. Perhaps he would even invite the previous Captains around for a banquette? Maybe... he thought with a smirk. The only thing that had dampened his day was knowing he would not be joining the mornings battle with the others, it annoyed him slightly knowing he wouldn’t be able to stand beside his fellow Gaidin, but that annoyance had quickly been forgotten when he had arrived back at his quarters. “Ahh yes this Marrow this is the life” he told himself cheerfully as he Leaned back in his chair and allowed his eyes to drift lazily to another newly acquired item of his, an immense fish tank built into the far wall by the door. He remembered how his predecessor Emp had it installed during his reign as Captain. Back then it was the home of goldfish, but now it was the home to exotic fish of all species, lush plants and precious gem stones. The result was an underwater paradise of vibrant color and beauty. The main reason he liked it, other than the fact that it pleased him greatly, was because it was a little world that he could destroy in one act, much like the world of the recruits whom he was now in charge of, he smiled darkly at the thought. He gave the whiskey another sip, rolling it around his tongue he happily allowed himself drowned in its exquisite flavor.

He was so caught up in his paradise that at first he failed to notice his door gingerly open and close quietly behind a muddy recruit, in fact it was the smell that first alerted him that something was amiss. When his eyes did eventually focus the recruit was leaning up on the glass on his tank staring in astonishment at the world of color within its glass walls.

“And you are?” growled Marrow, his vision clearing enough to get a better look at his uninvited guest. He noted the recruit had forgotten to remove his shoes upon entering. He had better have a good excuse he thought darkly, it was not often he had time alone to enjoy himself; he suddenly wondered if Darim and Emp had had to undergo such rude intrusions into their own personal leisure time. The question sent the recruit spinning around quickly to face the him. At a glance the recruit was young, maybe only fourteen winters old, his frame told of yet unreached maturity, dusty blond hair cropped short hugged his head, it was obvious he was scared. “I…I..am.. Umm...” stammered the recruit.

“Your name is um? Is it” mocked Marrow, growing less and less impressed with his uninvited guest. “No sir” the recruit said quickly, “my name is Lawrence... recruit Lawrence” he said with a short bow.

“The correct title you will address me as is Captain” said Marrow in a dangerous voice, casually pouring himself another glass of whiskey, “call me Sir again and I will have your tongue cut out, is that clear?” he added in a kinder voice with a pinch of menace, and fixed the recruit who had suddenly gone very white with a cold dangerous stare, the recruit nodded feverously in acceptance.

“Good” replied Marrow in a satisfied tone, “now tell me why you have been sent here?” he said in an uninterested tone, whatever the recruit had better be good to disrupt his peaceful moment. Resting his head on one hand he looked expectantly down at the recruit before him, giving his temple a slight massage with his fingers as he waited for a suitable explanation from the recruit who suddenly looked very uneasy.

Outside the wooden door of the Captain of Recruits, Recruit Karl waited apprehensively for news of his friend who had entered to report and so far failed to return. For what seemed to be hours he had stood motionless with his ear intently listening on the door for any news concerning his friend’s fate. Unfortunally the door were thicker than he had imagined, and he could barely hear what was being said. Images of the pain and humiliation his friend would be put through gathered in his head as he remembered the stories experienced soldiers had told the recruits about the Captains legendary punishments, stories of pain, chicken suits and other horrible added to an already powerful reputation. Beside Karl stood a small group of very worried recruits also waiting for news. Likewise they were expecting screams of pain or horrible things to happen. What they did not expect, was the slow sudden build up sound of hysterical laughter coming from behind the Captains door. The laughter was piecing and unnerving, Karl felt his soul trembled and screamed out in horror at the sound, soon laughter was booming from within the Captains quarters, causing the waiting recruits to scatter and flee in terror. As Karl ran he sent a silent prayer to the Creator to spare his friend, but he knew his friend Lawrence would not be the same when he returned.

==Val'Cueran==
It was mid evening by the time the first rider approached the crest of the hill. The going had been tough with the trail covered in deep snow which had delayed progress and exhausted his horse. Below the trail snaked onwards flanked by snow covered oak trees, their naked branches clawing angrily into the darkening sky, in the distance he saw the faint outline of plane fields, the edge of the forest, and their way out of this accursed place. Recently the air had become colder the depths of winter were not far away. His breath created mist from his mouth, and shivering he shivered tugging his black cloak closer around his body as the sun slowly sank from the sky, darkening the landscape around him. One more night he told himself, one more night and we are free, one more night and we are safe. Scanning the landscape with his jet black eyes, he searched desperately for a suitable site to rest for the night. Ahead there was a small clearing, it looked cramped and cold but it looked welcoming none the less compared to what he had slept in the past week. He turned his head mindful of the warmth sapping breeze and spared a glance behind him and surveyed the eight remaining soldiers of his command. They were as weary as he was; bloody and battered from the defeat a week ago, they had only survived by fleeing the battle, cutting through the enemy line and escaping into the snowy landscape. Once they had been proud soldiers destined to serve their dark master with their bodies, and their souls. They had been promised riches and power, but now they only wished to escape with their lives and return home. Wearily he pushed such memories from his thoughts and spurred his tired horse onwards; tonight they would rest, regroup, and begin to plan their revenge on the White Tower.

Maybe it was his thoughts of revenge that distracted him, perhaps it was his exhaustion, but he failed to notice the sudden calm in the forest as he and his companions trudged down the trail. Birds stopped calling to each other, and even the wind itself slowed as if sensing something unseen in the surrounding forest, or maybe it had sensed the dozen cold feral hungry eyes of unseen hunters who stealthily waited and watched.

Auduin watched as the riders walked their mounts down the snow covered trail through his viewing glass, like all Val’Cueran Gaidin he had made sure to darken the glass to prevent reflections. His foes numbers had not changed since the night before; neither had they changed as he had watched them every night since the battle. At any time he knew he could have finished them off, but had waited and stalked them instead, wearing them out while patiently planning their demise. Glancing to his left he spotted the comforting signs of his company brothers in the snowy landscape, a flash of movement by a tree, a slight swaying grass by another, the Gaidin of Val'Cueran advanced as one mind, and with one purpose, to engage their targets, and destroy them.

Risking a look Anduin raised his head slightly viewing more of the trail. Motioning slightly with his hands, he sent an order to the nearby figure of Rienn, who nodded slowly in response before disappeared swiftly from sight in a whirl of his warder cloak. Allowing himself a moment of rest while he waited Anduin thought back to the reason they were here. The battle had gone well; the DM commanders had planned and devised a strategy that devastated the Darkfriend's army, which had almost completely been wiped out. Despite this tactical knowledge, small bands had fought free and escaped in the surrounding forest, it then that Val’Curen were tasked with hunting down every last one, and giving them the lights justice.

As a former Honor Guard of his Company, Anduin was an obvious choice to lead one such band of gaidin in the hunting down of the Dark friends, and was one of the first his Commander Valorian had selected, a great honor Anduin would not allow himself to fail to repay. During his time as an Honor guard he had learnt much about the Company and about himself, he hoped that the current one, Euriel would learn the same things he had too. He quickly dismissed such memories with the return of Reinn who was sending him hand signals. Nodding in acknowledgment he motioned Rienn forwards. Good he thought, the trap was set, and his squad ready, he allowed himself a smile of satisfaction, his yellow eyes gleaming hungrily in the dim light of the winter’s dawn at the prospect of the final kill.

He was content, the group of riders were riding into a cunning and inescapable trap, which the wolves of Tarvalon would soon spring, destroying their foe once and for all. Out of the corner of his eye he could see the flickering movement of what looked like Lucas slowly raise up and sight a crossbow on the lead rider, and to his right Anduin watched with growing anticipation as the rear of the approaching group of riders was cut off by three other Brothers taking up positions on both sides of the trail, their color changing warder cloaks blending them into the dark shadows of the forest.

His hair on the back of his neck raised he waited for the time to be right in anticipation, was this not the way all battles should be fought he wondered? With team work, what better way to fight in battle than with a tight group of likeminded men hunting as one?

Following the riders with cold hungry eyes, he watched as they passed a half buried branch in the snow, the time was right his mind suddenly screamed at him, and his primal instinct to kill began to erupt threatening to consume him. Bearing his teeth he waited until the last rider had crossed the line, a sight that caused a grin to spread across his features. “Now”!” he barked, at his command half a dozen crossbows snapped loudly sending bolts of death forwards into their targets eagerly seeking life to snuff out. Suddenly the silence of the forest was destroyed with the sounds of battle, the desperate battle cries of surviving riders, the screams of the injured, the whinnies of horses and the exulted roars of the victorious hunters as they descended upon their foes, with one mind, one purpose, and one destiny, such was the way of the wolf pack.

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Four Stories by Halan

2010-05-06T16:45:05Z

Valorian Edoras: Halan's Soldier contribution

==Dai M'Hael==
The ranked lines of Soldiers visibly shivered as another icy wind swept past whipping around them. They stood in lines on what would soon be a battleground, the dark unforgiving stone beneath their feet was a almost hidden under ice and snow, and the Sky above them was brightly colored and angry as the sun rose into the heavens once more, suitable, considering many would soon die within the hour. Standing like a statue stood their Captain, his warder cloak flapping violently in the wind. He did not move despite the cold, his expression betrayed nothing no emotion crossed his features. He just waited as if for some signal to begin the war, loyally awaiting his command the soldiers dared not move, and waited anxiously for orders, not noticing the stranger that watched from the ridge behind them and regarded a number of them with deep interest.

In his appearance the stranger was mysterious and intimidating; a warder cloak danced around his neck in the wind, dark green leggings and a brown tunic hugged his body against the cold. A long saber hung at his waist, a symbol of the his rank in the garrison an eagle wings spread in flight decorated the elaborate guard. He was different than most other Gaidin in the Garrison, where others favored brute strength, he favored brains, where others favored stealth , he favored facts , where other favored team work he favored precision, and his cold dark calculating intelligent eyes missed nothing as he surveyed the lines of soldier once more.

The wind increased suddenly blasting over the ground in a howl of ice cold violence, the figure stood against the approaching storm watching and waiting, his cloak whipped open momentarily revealing a purple and silver colored sash strapped tightly around his waist before being swallowed up in the depths of the cloak once more. Despite the appearance he put on, inside AXIS was struggling to control his excitement, soon the battle would begin.

He tilted his head and surveyed the soldiers again, how many would still be standing by the end of the day. Soon he told himself, the ultimate test of the towers battle plan would be enacted, soon the soldiers would face the Dark friend army, and soon the plan of Dai M’Hael would be one step closer to being fulfilled. He smiled faintly at the thought, as if knowing something few others did. For months he and a selected few had documented, investigated and analyzed every scap of information about the approaching army. So deep was his involvement, he knew each enemy commanders name, he knew their birthplace, he even where each had been when they had first been kissed. Such was the ability of a DM Gaidin to find information and knowledge. During the previous couple of weeks each of the towers companies had been ordered into training routines, and mock battle to prepare them for the eventual battle. Soldiers and recruits from the garrison had joined the army organized into shield walls or skirmishing units. They had been so eager to join the army and put their training to use, little did they know it was a pre planed final test, they would all take, and few would return alive.

All that had been done was done, the battle plan was simple but effective, sure there was a measure of risk. Even with the resources and experience he and his brothers held, nothing could be considered certain, such was the way with the complex nature of the plan DM followed.

AXIS tensed slightly as his keen ears sensed the sound of Crunching snow approaching from behind, turning slightly he acknowledged the arrival of one of his brothers with a brief nod. A Gaidin cloak and a Rapier sword were the only identifying features of what the man was, the same DM colored sash was also visible, but that was where the similarities ended. A deep hood obscured the features of the man’s face, but AXIS knew his Company Commander when he saw him, and made way for Paxam to stand beside him. Together they watched with predatory interest as Dark friend army began to advance, war drums beating a thunderous challenge to the assembled humans. Soon it would begin, within hours the army of Tarvalon would either have victory or they would have died in the attempt. A shrill whistle cut through the wind and the assembled soldiers numb with cold awoke and surged forwards with a cry of fury towards the black mass ahead of them the Tear of Tarvalon fluttering wildly from numerious colorful banners.

“It begins once again brother, as it did many years ago” whispered Paxam a thoughtful expression on his face, “so it does” Axis agreed with a slow deliberate nod, he allowed a faint smile to touch the edge of his lips, a warmth that didn’t touch his eyes that followed the advancing lines. Tonight Dai M'Hael’s Plan will be one step closer to completion, or their would be complete disaster, such was the will of the plan.

==San d'ma Shadar==
The tavern was loud and busy tonight the innkeeper thought, the ongoing celebration was about the news that the morning battle against the dark friends had been won. Most of the village had dismissed early reports from shepherd about Trollocs being sighted, most had laughed at and ridiculed members of the community who spoke stories of horned men, with cloven hoofs as feet, and darkly clothed humans. Such laughter had been before the first raids began, and the feeling of fear and distrust quickly descended on the minds of the village, the local watch had conducted regular patrols, but they had been unable to stop the raids. All had seemed lost, until the army of the White Tower had arrived, the Innkeeper thought with a smile growing under his bushy mustache as he poured yet another mug of thick bubbly ale for a customer. The fellow had arrived moments before with three other cold and bloody companions. They had entered wearing heavy chain mail armor and dull helmets. Their brown tunics wore a curious image of what appeared to be a bear, which showed them to be foreigners for no bears had been sighted in the area for generations. But it wasn’t their arms or armor that told him who they were, their wide distant stares spoke of the things they had witnessed, the blood on their clothing told of the things they had slain.

The unnamed man before him hungrily eyed the bubbling broth of the dark ale in the mugs before him. By his youthful looks he appeared to be no older than eighteen or nineteen, a mere boy still in other parts of the world, but those eyes belonged to a killer not a boy, such was the effect of war thought the innkeeper with a sigh. Most of the villages youths had disappeared in the direction of the Towers encampments eager to lend a hand, how many of them would return from today’s battle was anyone’s guess. “It’s on the House son” said the Innkeeper kindly as the boy had begun to reach for his coins. The soldier had given him a bewildered look before gratefully gathering up the mugs and setting off in search of his friends.

Tenedoes was tired, his arms ached from the hours swinging weapons and paring with a shield, his body groaned in pain from the numerous bruises and small cuts that had been inflicted on it, and his legs felt like lead weights as he wearily staged through the crowd to him friends who had seated themselves in a corner of the inn, their backs were planted gratefully on the cold stone walls, while their tired eyes were staring at the table lost in thought.

By some small miracle, he managed not to spill of drop on his way to the table, people went quiet as he had walked among them and quickly moved out of his way. Such was his state, that he failed to see the looks of wonder and reverence many people gave him as he passed by, by the time he arrived at his destination there was a stillness in the air as the majority of the Inns customers were looking his way, He did not care, all he wanted to do was rest, as if reading his mind, a chair was pulled out into which he collapsed into, after reverently placing the Ale down. All he wanted now was to have a drink and move on.

The Battle had been as long as it had been vicious, no quarter had been given by either side, or when the lines had come together finally it had been a simple kill or be killed moment. Tenedoes along with his companion soldiers had been placed in the centre of the shield wall. Heavily armored they had been ordered to take the full impact of the dark friends charge and hold them. He could still remember the pungent smell of his foes, their rasping breaths and Animal screams and roars. The fighting seemed like a blur of flashing steel and cascading waterfalls of blood. Shuddering slightly at the memory he sipped at his ale, it was cheap but refreshing, its dark brown liquid sang a calming tune as he drank it down. Hours before he was an enraged being, lost in the battle embracing his feral and ballistic nature, cutting down foes with every swing, he had lost his sword, found another, had his shield split in two, picked up an axe, and would not could not retreat against the sea of black iron before him. It seemed it would never end, but as the shield wall began to crumple under the black sea, the Gaidin had arrived crashing into the Trollocs flank in an orgy of destruction, and sweeping everything aside.

Moments later the battle was over. Soon the only sounds were those of faint groans and shrieks of pain from the injured and dying. He had watched as Aes Sedai appeared from nowhere, gliding across the area they had begun to heal the injured, a balance to the victorious roars of from the victorious humans. It was at that moment he had taken his leave, he needed to be away from the sight and smell of thousands of dead beings, he had turned just as the circling carnon birds had began to descend to feed, and the first fires been lit.

Pulling himself away from his memories Tenedoes watched his companions, their mugs like his were still full, each had also been lost in his own thoughts and memories of the morning, The atmosphere of the Inn hung heavy with joy, victory, and hidden pain, Adults drank and enjoyed themselves eyes heavy with the sorrow of knowing their children might not return alive. The feeling was depressing thought Tenedoes as he surveyed the Inn with tired eyes, deciding he had better head off before he was noted missing he tilted back his head and gulped down the oily ale, he had just finished when the Inn doors crashed open and silence settled on the Inn. Tenedoes noted the arrival of dozens on heavily scared muscled men, some were big some were small, but they all of them had cold eyes and wore a bear on their brown tabards, his eyes widened as one of them pointed in his tables direction leading the newcomers over to his location.

“Well Boy what do you have to say for yourself” the leader enquired, a thing golden chain hung from around his shoulders marking him as SDS’s CC. Realizing Ban had asked him a direct question, Tenedoes quickly jumped to his feet, as his companions had also done, saluted, and wracked his mind to find a suitable response. He was not given the opportunity to do so. “First you leave the battle without being told to do so, and then you mix with the local people...” Said Ban his eyes dark and forbidding, “not to mention you start drinking without the rest of us” stated Wil pointing to the empty mug on the table. Tension hung heavy in the area, but suddenly smiles appeared on the assembled men’s faces, and chuckles filled the Inn. Tenedoes looked on in bewilderment, his eyes open in shock. He looked up at Ban Gaidin who grinned. “Don’t look so worried Soldiers” Ban Chuckled looking over the table and favoring each of them with a smile. “Or should I say Gaidin” he said with a grin savoring the shock on the faces of Tenedoes and his companions. Dozens of bottles of dark substances quickly appeared on the table from the surrounding men, a picture of what looked like a pirate glued on them. Ban nodded to Wil, who approached the table and spread his big arms wide, “Welcome to SDS boys!” he roared.

The last memory of that night Tenedoes could remember was kneeling on the rough wooden floor under a funnel, above him Ban and other Gaidin began to pour the first of many Captain Morgan’s down the tube towards him, Tenedoes felt the force of the liquor meeting his lips and smiled as he drank deeply, embracing the other side of his company and committing himself to one of many SDS rites of passage for its new Gaidin.

==Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb==
Marrow swirled the crystal glass holding golden whiskey with his fingers, as he savored his newest victory. He was now the captain of recruits, a position he had longed for since he had first entered the white tower as a citizen so long ago. Back then the captains quarters were Spartan, simple things the DM Captain Jaim had needed. But then there had been a shift in the status quo within the tower and MDD took over the coveted position. First with Darim the Duke of the tower, and then Emp the fabled one, and now it was Marrow, what a glorious legacy and an unbroken line. Like his predecessors Marrow had chosen to have his new quarters as flamboyant and outrageous as possible. Blue and platinum, the colors of his company dominated the quarters and an emperor sized bed engraved in gold was dominated the bedroom, cushions and sheets of blues and metallic silvers shone in the mornings light that cascaded through open windows built into the roof. In one corner of the bedroom sat a personal feature he had recently installed himself. Chained and shielded sat the mistress of novices. He would often speak to her, lamenting his successes to her, sometimes on the odd occasion he would throw things at her when she stopped entertaining him, but such actions were few and far between, truly she actually likes it he often told himself, who wouldn’t want to be my pet and bask in the shadow of my greatness?

He grinned at the thought, and lifting a dripping finger to his lips he savored the sweet and smooth flavor of the whiskey in his crystal gobbet. It was nearly perfect, a few more months of storage and he would have an excellent collection to enjoy at his leisure. Perhaps he would even invite the previous Captains around for a banquette? Maybe... he thought with a smirk. The only thing that had dampened his day was knowing he would not be joining the mornings battle with the others, it annoyed him slightly knowing he wouldn’t be able to stand beside his fellow Gaidin, but that annoyance had quickly been forgotten when he had arrived back at his quarters. “Ahh yes this Marrow this is the life” he told himself cheerfully as he Leaned back in his chair and allowed his eyes to drift lazily to another newly acquired item of his, an immense fish tank built into the far wall by the door. He remembered how his predecessor Emp had it installed during his reign as Captain. Back then it was the home of goldfish, but now it was the home to exotic fish of all species, lush plants and precious gem stones. The result was an underwater paradise of vibrant color and beauty. The main reason he liked it, other than the fact that it pleased him greatly, was because it was a little world that he could destroy in one act, much like the world of the recruits whom he was now in charge of, he smiled darkly at the thought. He gave the whiskey another sip, rolling it around his tongue he happily allowed himself drowned in its exquisite flavor.

He was so caught up in his paradise that at first he failed to notice his door gingerly open and close quietly behind a muddy recruit, in fact it was the smell that first alerted him that something was amiss. When his eyes did eventually focus the recruit was leaning up on the glass on his tank staring in astonishment at the world of color within its glass walls.

“And you are?” growled Marrow, his vision clearing enough to get a better look at his uninvited guest. He noted the recruit had forgotten to remove his shoes upon entering. He had better have a good excuse he thought darkly, it was not often he had time alone to enjoy himself; he suddenly wondered if Darim and Emp had had to undergo such rude intrusions into their own personal leisure time. The question sent the recruit spinning around quickly to face the him. At a glance the recruit was young, maybe only fourteen winters old, his frame told of yet unreached maturity, dusty blond hair cropped short hugged his head, it was obvious he was scared. “I…I..am.. Umm...” stammered the recruit.

“Your name is um? Is it” mocked Marrow, growing less and less impressed with his uninvited guest. “No sir” the recruit said quickly, “my name is Lawrence... recruit Lawrence” he said with a short bow.

“The correct title you will address me as is Captain” said Marrow in a dangerous voice, casually pouring himself another glass of whiskey, “call me Sir again and I will have your tongue cut out, is that clear?” he added in a kinder voice with a pinch of menace, and fixed the recruit who had suddenly gone very white with a cold dangerous stare, the recruit nodded feverously in acceptance.

“Good” replied Marrow in a satisfied tone, “now tell me why you have been sent here?” he said in an uninterested tone, whatever the recruit had better be good to disrupt his peaceful moment. Resting his head on one hand he looked expectantly down at the recruit before him, giving his temple a slight massage with his fingers as he waited for a suitable explanation from the recruit who suddenly looked very uneasy.

Outside the wooden door of the Captain of Recruits, Recruit Karl waited apprehensively for news of his friend who had entered to report and so far failed to return. For what seemed to be hours he had stood motionless with his ear intently listening on the door for any news concerning his friend’s fate. Unfortunally the door were thicker than he had imagined, and he could barely hear what was being said. Images of the pain and humiliation his friend would be put through gathered in his head as he remembered the stories experienced soldiers had told the recruits about the Captains legendary punishments, stories of pain, chicken suits and other horrible added to an already powerful reputation. Beside Karl stood a small group of very worried recruits also waiting for news. Likewise they were expecting screams of pain or horrible things to happen. What they did not expect, was the slow sudden build up sound of hysterical laughter coming from behind the Captains door. The laughter was piecing and unnerving, Karl felt his soul trembled and screamed out in horror at the sound, soon laughter was booming from within the Captains quarters, causing the waiting recruits to scatter and flee in terror. As Karl ran he sent a silent prayer to the Creator to spare his friend, but he knew his friend Lawrence would not be the same when he returned.

==Val'Cueran==
It was mid evening by the time the first rider approached the crest of the hill. The going had been tough with the trail covered in deep snow which had delayed progress and exhausted his horse. Below the trail snaked onwards flanked by snow covered oak trees, their naked branches clawing angrily into the darkening sky, in the distance he saw the faint outline of plane fields, the edge of the forest, and their way out of this accursed place. Recently the air had become colder the depths of winter were not far away. His breath created mist from his mouth, and shivering he shivered tugging his black cloak closer around his body as the sun slowly sank from the sky, darkening the landscape around him. One more night he told himself, one more night and we are free, one more night and we are safe. Scanning the landscape with his jet black eyes, he searched desperately for a suitable site to rest for the night. Ahead there was a small clearing, it looked cramped and cold but it looked welcoming none the less compared to what he had slept in the past week. He turned his head mindful of the warmth sapping breeze and spared a glance behind him and surveyed the eight remaining soldiers of his command. They were as weary as he was; bloody and battered from the defeat a week ago, they had only survived by fleeing the battle, cutting through the enemy line and escaping into the snowy landscape. Once they had been proud soldiers destined to serve their dark master with their bodies, and their souls. They had been promised riches and power, but now they only wished to escape with their lives and return home. Wearily he pushed such memories from his thoughts and spurred his tired horse onwards; tonight they would rest, regroup, and begin to plan their revenge on the White Tower.

Maybe it was his thoughts of revenge that distracted him, perhaps it was his exhaustion, but he failed to notice the sudden calm in the forest as he and his companions trudged down the trail. Birds stopped calling to each other, and even the wind itself slowed as if sensing something unseen in the surrounding forest, or maybe it had sensed the dozen cold feral hungry eyes of unseen hunters who stealthily waited and watched.

Auduin watched as the riders walked their mounts down the snow covered trail through his viewing glass, like all Val’Cueran Gaidin he had made sure to darken the glass to prevent reflections. His foes numbers had not changed since the night before; neither had they changed as he had watched them every night since the battle. At any time he knew he could have finished them off, but had waited and stalked them instead, wearing them out while patiently planning their demise. Glancing to his left he spotted the comforting signs of his company brothers in the snowy landscape, a flash of movement by a tree, a slight swaying grass by another, the Gaidin of Val'Cueran advanced as one mind, and with one purpose, to engage their targets, and destroy them.

Risking a look Anduin raised his head slightly viewing more of the trail. Motioning slightly with his hands, he sent an order to the nearby figure of Rienn, who nodded slowly in response before disappeared swiftly from sight in a whirl of his warder cloak. Allowing himself a moment of rest while he waited Anduin thought back to the reason they were here. The battle had gone well; the DM commanders had planned and devised a strategy that devastated the Darkfriend's army, which had almost completely been wiped out. Despite this tactical knowledge, small bands had fought free and escaped in the surrounding forest, it then that Val’Curen were tasked with hunting down every last one, and giving them the lights justice.

As a former Honor Guard of his Company, Anduin was an obvious choice to lead one such band of gaidin in the hunting down of the Dark friends, and was one of the first his Commander Valorian had selected, a great honor Anduin would not allow himself to fail to repay. During his time as an Honor guard he had learnt much about the Company and about himself, he hoped that the current one, Euriel would learn the same things he had too. He quickly dismissed such memories with the return of Reinn who was sending him hand signals. Nodding in acknowledgment he motioned Rienn forwards. Good he thought, the trap was set, and his squad ready, he allowed himself a smile of satisfaction, his yellow eyes gleaming hungrily in the dim light of the winter’s dawn at the prospect of the final kill.

He was content, the group of riders were riding into a cunning and inescapable trap, which the wolves of Tarvalon would soon spring, destroying their foe once and for all. Out of the corner of his eye he could see the flickering movement of what looked like Lucas slowly raise up and sight a crossbow on the lead rider, and to his right Anduin watched with growing anticipation as the rear of the approaching group of riders was cut off by three other Brothers taking up positions on both sides of the trail, their color changing warder cloaks blending them into the dark shadows of the forest.

His hair on the back of his neck raised he waited for the time to be right in anticipation, was this not the way all battles should be fought he wondered? With team work, what better way to fight in battle than with a tight group of likeminded men hunting as one?

Following the riders with cold hungry eyes, he watched as they passed a half buried branch in the snow, the time was right his mind suddenly screamed at him, and his primal instinct to kill began to erupt threatening to consume him. Bearing his teeth he waited until the last rider had crossed the line, a sight that caused a grin to spread across his features. “Now”!” he barked, at his command half a dozen crossbows snapped loudly sending bolts of death forwards into their targets eagerly seeking life to snuff out. Suddenly the silence of the forest was destroyed with the sounds of battle, the desperate battle cries of surviving riders, the screams of the injured, the whinnies of horses and the exulted roars of the victorious hunters as they descended upon their foes, with one mind, one purpose, and one destiny, such was the way of the wolf pack.

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Epic of MDD

2010-05-06T16:25:43Z

Valorian Edoras:

== MDD Epic poem ==
''By Halan Leion, completed under the tutelage of Captain Azrael'' Unedited.

The boy from Denvor, small but brave, started his epic quest, from his fathers grave.
His father dead, lord of the land, sent his only son into a foreign land.

The boy was told, upon dying lips, to seek the book of love from a devious witch, far from here, through mountains and hardship untold

So the boy set off to become a man, to find himself, and fulfil his fathers dying plan, to find the book, bring it home and regain the thrown.

With him went his fathers most trusted retainers, deadly with both blade and wisdom, all unique and mighty in their own right.

Ciaran the poet, warrior of words, manipulator of facts and terror of the classroom.
Old and wise Jalen, master of enlightenment of souls and paladin of the light, destroyer of evil and follower Buddha.

The blade master Azrael, a hurricane of steel destroying anything in his path, the immortal warrior destroyer of cities and owner of woman’s hearts.

D’ran the trickster, master of mind warfare lover of all men and all wise at hair products.

Douquel the magician, master sorcerer, seer of the past present and the future.

Emp Orer, the publicist of gossip, lover of film and leisure, spy second to none, great assets to the Dukes band.

There was Gerrok the warrior, with strength of thirty men, battler of trolls and turnips, he was among the first to pledge his allegiance to the duke.

Gwynidon the archer, eagle eyes and lethal at range, the envy of all, free spirit and harvester of the unwary.

Maeric the medic, honest and strong, caring to sick and weak, lover of words and song.

Marrow, the Gamer, cavalry of the unit, the sabre cat mounts stalking the lands, his war cry ‘Fail”!! Putting despair into the hearts of his enemies, bended knee to the Duke and awaited his command.

Sataere the Shield, tall and strong, impervious to blows, immovable in battle, the mountain against the storm, he would weather out his opponents, and crush them in the end.

Sunri the scout, fast and light on his motorcycle he would ride, striking fear into his enemies with his fearless attacks, sometimes getting lost, but always returning at the most desperate of times to turn the tide.

Mathei the challenger, Master of Arts and puzzles, using problems to confuse his foes, blinding them with their own mortal mistakes before they die under his blade.

Taric the debater, learned warrior, traveller of the lands, seldom seen but always there, watching the world.

alCary the skirmisher, dancer of death, fearless dictator of men, dog of the dessert, he hounds his prey to their doom.

Aves the Mathematician, master of numbers and markets, kill his foes with his calculator, while bouncing his checks.

Bale the flyer, epic adventurer, dive bomber and fearless in regard to death, called the ‘whispering death’ by his foes, and ‘that guy’ by his friends.

The north men Izanaagi and Jeryn, seasoned raiders, fearless men both, fishermen with out compare and loyal followers of the Duke.

The Sphinx called Jahen, known and feared through the lands, for challenges given, death greeting the wrong. The question is always the same, “In the Tarvalon rubix cube Jah’s the seventh side, chew on that a minute blow your mind.”
The Duke first amongst men answered correctly and Jahen joined the growing thong.

Yammaal the man from the east, ninja, unseen and without shadow, predator in the night, master cook and collector of spice.

And last of all was Whil , words cannot describe this warrior, a man without compare, alternative in nature, his feet grace the land, making birds sing and rainbows shine in the shadow of his being.

For many nights the army trudged through horror and wonder to their destination, the Castle of the witch now visible on the horizon
The night before the battle, the band rested in a valley, surrounded, not by soldier or bandits but by Harpies, dark in the shadows around the fire.
Cursed by the witch, they were wretched creatures, mangy and begged the duke to save them from their plight.

Surveying the women, the duke felt pity in his soul; he bade them to choose a man to bond and join his mighty band.

Sunri got Tricia, connected through intelligence and love of thrill, she became his map to avoid being lost, and together they become awesome.

Maeric got the blue woman Adina, generous and full of smile, benevolent and artistic, cunning and curious, she bonded her man.

D’ran got Jade, leader and liberal of women, a fearless fighter for women’s rights, and a sharp dark sense of humour.

Aves the Kiwi, Serenla chose as her own, gatherer of knowledge and wisdom, she settled down quickly in servitude and the two became a powerful pair.

Arisaema evaded the whirling steel and gentled the blade masters heart, directing his frenzy, and healing any mark against him.

Jalen Katarianna chose as her own, free spirit and follower of the wind, elegance and regal beyond words, the witch would tremble under their combined gaze.

Whil was chosen by Kytheria, who improved his already godly attitude to life, and made butterflies flutter around their heads and the danced in the blooming meadows.

Mathei, Neisa chose to bond, the puzzles previously used grew stronger and more complex, darkness grows around these two as the forces of darkness play their little games on the world.

The Duke chose last, his would be the best, for no one at his side would be less than he, Sela was chosen, her will overwhelmed by the Dukes presence, the mistress of beauty and happiness softened the Dukes heart, and he called for a pony so she could ride beside his noble steed.

The morning was dark and cloudy, the witch was waiting, in the courtyard the sentinels of the castle pounced, upon the cautious intruders.
The three guards fought valiantly, unshakable in their dedication to their mistress Valorian, Defen and Aeval fought like daemons untold, Azrael and Valorian fought tactically and equally in Risk, unable to find fault in their opponent, defen hurled boulders at his foe, colossal strength met with grime power of Gerrok.

Aeval the fire daemon rained fire on the intruders, the brightness contrasting the darkness of Mathei and Neisa, both unable to overthrow the other.

The duke fought the fighting to a close, his presence stopping any more destruction, with a nod of his majestic head the duke allowed the sentinels to join his ranks, and continued further into the castle.

In the dungeons Segurant and Penryn were waiting, darkness was their friend, and shadows their weapons, terror filled the duke’s ranks until his arura glowed and brought light into the rooms, such a show of power, the shadow fighters bent knee to the Duke and filled his band.

In the stairways leading to the witch’s room, portraits of Vivianna, Serenia, Sephrenia and Dralyn magically challenged the foe, hurling hexes from immortal positions, the advance ground to a halt.
The duke surveyed the problem, ordering all the pictures be burn, he drove the portraits into one small frame which he took as his own, to adorned his awaiting throne back home.

The duke alone went to the witch’s room, a ghastly sight meeting his eyes, perched upon a golden thrown was the immortal spirit of the hag named Tinnlin, true nemeses of power to the Dukes formidable own.
The battle a week lasted, the earth shook and split in terror, the stars shrank back in awe of the power unleashed, in the end the Tinnlin was vanquished and the duke victorious.

The duke gained the book, surveyed the room but denied himself kingship, his purpose was to train and produce strong soldiers for his new castle, the walls no longer dark, shadows no longer gathering within the walls.
The captain of recruits the Duke then became, to empower the mortals to succeed and grow in power, and upon his thrown Darim rests, a god among men, and a legend among the gods.

[[Category:Music, Poetry and Stories by the Fans]]
[[Category:Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb Community]]

VC Aspirants

2010-05-06T16:14:41Z

Valorian Edoras:

<< [[Community Page: Val'Cueran HQ|Back to the Val'Curan HQ]]

== Current Aspirants to Val'Cueran ==
* [[Daegan Al'Calder]]
* [[Ghaul Ronshor]]
* [[Halan Leion]]
* [[Jadyn Al'Raimon]]
* [[Rhorr Vaamor]]
* [[Torvyn Drothall]]

[[Category:Val'Cueran Community]]

Adameus Kandahari

2009-11-29T01:00:42Z

Valorian Edoras: Adding Adameus' Luna medal

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==Rank/Raising Dates==
==Past Tower Involvement==
==Current Tower Involvement==
==Real Life Function Attendance==

==Awards==
{{Template:VC Luna Nova Medal
|Recipient=Adameus Kandahari
|Date=28 November, 2009
|In the Tower Classrooms during 2009, Adameus led several classes on multiple subjects: Theories, the Gholam, Forsaken (Mesaana), "Unsolved Mysteries in the WoT", weapons and military tactics. For these efforts in educating the White Tower's junior membership, Val'Cueran awards Adameus Kandahari the Luna Nova.
}}

[[Category:Val'Cueran Community]]

Rodi Leg'na Krad

2009-11-29T00:59:38Z

Valorian Edoras: Adding Rodi's Luna medal

{{Template:MemberInfo VC
|Avatar=‎rodi.jpg
|TowerName=Rodi Leg'na Krad
|RealName=Kyle
|Location=New Jersy, USA
|Birthday=August
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank={{gaidin}}
|TowerTitle=Sitter of Val'Cueran
|JoinDate=
|BondedTo=[[Laithean al'Grifendora]]
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
}}

==Rank/Raising Dates==
==Past Tower Involvement==
==Current Tower Involvement==
*Sitter for Val'Cueran
==Real Life Function Attendance==
Anni '06<br>
Anni '08

==Awards==
{{Template:VC Luna Justicara Medal
|Recipient=Rodi leg'na krad
|Date=28 November, 2009
|During the (American) football season in 2009, Rodi set up and ran two online leagues, inviting Tower Gaidin to play and assisting them in doing so. For his contributions to sporting entertainment in the Gaidin forums, Rodi leg'na krad is awarded the Luna Justicara.
}}

[[Category:Val'Cueran Community]]
[[Category:Brown Ajah Warders]]

Aénor Dhulaine

2009-08-21T02:22:15Z

Valorian Edoras: Received document from Euri and entered it.

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|TowerName=Euriel Than
|RealName=Ryan
|Location=Christchurch, New Zealand
|Birthday=25th June
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank=[[Gaidin]]
|TowerTitle=Gaidin
|JoinDate=11 February 2008
|BondedTo=Unbonded
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
}}
Euriel Than is a Gaidin of The Val’Cueran Company. He likes in depth discussion on art, literature and metaphyiscs as well as the company of friendly people. He adopts a laid back attitude and considers himself prepared for the zombie apocolypse.

==Personal Life==
Than was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he currently resides. Having just finished traveling the world he is currently enjoying a government funded life style. He is an actor of both Theatre and Independent films.

==Theatrical performances==
Played Bottom the protagonist in Shakespeare’s A midsummer nights dream
Played Vincent the lead antagonist in the New Zealand play Eugenia
Played the role of Timms in Arthur Bennett’s History Boys directed by Elric Hooper

==Filmography==
* Rasputin 2025 – Independent film - Directed by Tim Wood - Distributed Internationally
* Death to a Businessman – Independent film - Directed by Julian Jossland - Distributed Locally

==Rank/Raising Dates==
* Raised to Recruit: 19th March 2008
* Raised to Soldier: 28th July 2008
* Raised to Gaidin: 28th July 2009

==Projects and Accomplishments==
* Designed and Distrubtes Val’Cueran Company recruit welcome to the tower image
* Designed Val’Cueran Company welcome to guesting image
* Was acknowledged as the ‘furthest traveler’ to the 8th Anniversary Party having flown 13 hours to be there.

==Real Life Function Attendance==
2009
* 8th Anniversary Party (Millersylvania, Washington, 2009)

File:Euriel.jpg

2009-08-21T02:22:02Z

Valorian Edoras: Avatar of Euriel Than

Avatar of Euriel Than

Luna Medals

2009-07-24T03:42:52Z

Valorian Edoras: Page creation

'''Luna Medals''' are achievement awards given to members of the [[VC|Val'Cueran Company]].

Each of these awards must come as the result of a recommendation from a Gaidin of Val'Cueran, and may be awarded to any VC member (Gaidin, bondmates or aspirants). Any member may receive any award any number of times. Recommendations are subject to approval from the Commander and Honor Guard.

==Medal Descriptions==
The five Luna Awards are based on the phases of the moon, and are awarded for the following achievements:
*'''Luna Nova''' (the new moon): Awarded for achievement in teaching or mentoring; running a Classroom event, writing tutorials, Wiki research, or histories.
*'''Luna Crescens''' (the crescent moon): Awarded for creative/artistic works; music, writing, poetry, or visual media.
*'''Luna Justicara''' (the half moon): Awarded for acts of mediation or judging: service to the Hall, acting in the capacity of Marshal for an RL event, or running an online competition.
*'''Luna Artemis''' (the gibbous moon): Awarded for acts of service or self-sacrifice: community service, giving blood, volunteering.
*'''Luna Feras''' (the full moon): Awarded to the victor in a competition; for overcoming great odds or defeating opponents.

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File:LunaMedals.png

2009-07-24T03:40:00Z

Valorian Edoras: Val'Cueran's Luna Medals.

Val'Cueran's Luna Medals.

SDS

2009-07-16T13:50:47Z

Valorian Edoras: Redirecting to San'd'Ma Shadar (TarValon.net)

#REDIRECT [[San'd'Ma Shadar (TarValon.net)]]

DM

2009-07-16T13:49:43Z

Valorian Edoras: Redirecting to Dai M'Hael (TarValon.net)

#REDIRECT [[Dai M'Hael (TarValon.net)]]

Valorian Edoras

2009-07-13T13:44:32Z

Valorian Edoras: Added positions, projects, history

Toumas al'Ahari

2009-07-12T06:02:22Z

Valorian Edoras:

''Toumas Al'Ahari, Senior Member Interview, December 18 2008''

;What's your Tower name?
Toumas Al'Ahari

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran? Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
I was raised on 7.3.2006. And I chose Val'Cueran because I felt that its values and beliefs represent the same as I believe in and who I am as a person.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
I chose Val'Cueran because I felt that its values and beliefs represent the same as I believe in and who I am as a person.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
I stayed as a citizen for about 6 months and enjoyed the whole time as being one.
Recruit time was fun as I got to participate in the classes and also got to know my fellow recruits and have fun time with them doing pranks and such things :p.
During my soldier time the system was still the old choose just one company way. But as I already knew that I'd want to join VC, I had just great time getting to know everyone there and helping where I could.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Been a member almost three years now.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
Currently I don't have anything specific to do for TV.net but I've served one period as a warder council member for VC and I've also done some projects for my raising.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I loaned the first book from a friend of mine. At first I read just about 20 pages and got stuck and stopped the reading for 6 months. I picked up the book again when I attended a music camp for my instrument kantele and read the first book during it and been hooked since then. Incidentally I met my wife during that camp so the first book belongs to my good memories from that time :D

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Not bonded, yet :p

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Perrin and my favourite nation is Shienar.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Nope

;What kind of music do you like?
Metal, folk and well almost anything besides rap and "britney spears"-pop :p

;What are your favorite movies?
Das Boot, Der Untergagn, Corpse Bride, Pan's Labyrinth, LOTR, Saving Private Ryan, Matrix...

;What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
Too many to choose one :P

;What job do you have?
None yet as I'm a university student

;Do you have a pet?
Two hamsters and an aquarium.

;What languages do you speak?
Finnish, english, swedish and german

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I wanted to be either a musician or a professional hockey player.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
Egeanin

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren

;Winter or summer?
Winter

;Board games or computer games?
computer games

;A short bio about yourself.
I'm 28 years old and happily married since last summer 2006. I have one younger sister who also is a student at the moment.
I'm studying energy technology and I plan to graduate during this semester.
My hobbies include kantele, floorball, football, golf, music and reading.

==Awards==
{{VC Luna Justicara Medal
|Recipient=Toumas Al'Ahari
|Date=12 June 2009
|Reason=For dedicated service to the Department of Membership, as a member of the Warder Council representing the Val'Cueran Company throughout the Hall's six-month Spring 2009 term, Val'Cueran awards Toumas Al'Ahari the Luna Justicara.
}}

[[Category: Senior Member Interviews]]
[[Category: Val'Cueran Interviews]]
[[Category: New Articles]]

Toumas al'Ahari

2009-07-12T06:02:12Z

Valorian Edoras:

''Toumas Al'Ahari, Senior Member Interview, December 18 2008''

;What's your Tower name?
Toumas Al'Ahari

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran? Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
I was raised on 7.3.2006. And I chose Val'Cueran because I felt that its values and beliefs represent the same as I believe in and who I am as a person.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
I chose Val'Cueran because I felt that its values and beliefs represent the same as I believe in and who I am as a person.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
I stayed as a citizen for about 6 months and enjoyed the whole time as being one.
Recruit time was fun as I got to participate in the classes and also got to know my fellow recruits and have fun time with them doing pranks and such things :p.
During my soldier time the system was still the old choose just one company way. But as I already knew that I'd want to join VC, I had just great time getting to know everyone there and helping where I could.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Been a member almost three years now.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
Currently I don't have anything specific to do for TV.net but I've served one period as a warder council member for VC and I've also done some projects for my raising.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I loaned the first book from a friend of mine. At first I read just about 20 pages and got stuck and stopped the reading for 6 months. I picked up the book again when I attended a music camp for my instrument kantele and read the first book during it and been hooked since then. Incidentally I met my wife during that camp so the first book belongs to my good memories from that time :D

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Not bonded, yet :p

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Perrin and my favourite nation is Shienar.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Nope

;What kind of music do you like?
Metal, folk and well almost anything besides rap and "britney spears"-pop :p

;What are your favorite movies?
Das Boot, Der Untergagn, Corpse Bride, Pan's Labyrinth, LOTR, Saving Private Ryan, Matrix...

;What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
Too many to choose one :P

;What job do you have?
None yet as I'm a university student

;Do you have a pet?
Two hamsters and an aquarium.

;What languages do you speak?
Finnish, english, swedish and german

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I wanted to be either a musician or a professional hockey player.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
Egeanin

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren

;Winter or summer?
Winter

;Board games or computer games?
computer games

;A short bio about yourself.
I'm 28 years old and happily married since last summer 2006. I have one younger sister who also is a student at the moment.
I'm studying energy technology and I plan to graduate during this semester.
My hobbies include kantele, floorball, football, golf, music and reading.

==Awards==

{{VC Luna Justicara Medal
|Recipient=Toumas Al'Ahari
|Date=12 June 2009
|Reason=For dedicated service to the Department of Membership, as a member of the Warder Council representing the Val'Cueran Company throughout the Hall's six-month Spring 2009 term, Val'Cueran awards Toumas Al'Ahari the Luna Justicara.
}}

[[Category: Senior Member Interviews]]
[[Category: Val'Cueran Interviews]]
[[Category: New Articles]]

Lucas al'Baine

2009-07-12T06:01:54Z

Valorian Edoras:

{{Template:MemberInfo VC
|Avatar=TheHeartoftheStone3.jpg‎
|TowerName=Lucas al'Baine
|RealName=Luke
|Location=Essex, UK
|Birthday=10 May
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank=[[Gaidin]]
|TowerTitle=Library Researcher
|JoinDate=January 26 2007
|BondedTo=[[Sayerin Assnobahr]]
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
}}

==Past Tower Involvement==
No Past activities listed

==Current Tower Involvement==
Library Researcher/Editor

Mentor

==Real Life Function Attendance==
Winter Euro 2008 Slindon

Winter Euro 2009 Skipton

==Senior Member Interview==

;What's your Tower name?

Lucas al'Baine

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran? Why did you choose Val'Cueran?

May 2008

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?

Its all about the compasion. The Guys are just great

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?

It was ok I guess I had pretty much a hard time with things and certain people who felt that they would get some enjoyment out of holding back my progression in the end I won through.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?

I have been a member here for over 2 years now and counting

;What things do you do for TV.net?

I am currently a Researcher in the Library. I constantly aim for bigger and better things.

;How did you get to read the Series?

It was something I had fallen upon some ten years ago a new store opened up and that was the only book that took my fancy I didn't complete the series until I found this site.

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?

Sayerin she's lovely I wouldn't change her for the world.

;Who is your mentee, if you have one?

Bryan and Xaque two different guys which is good, one is trouble the other absent.

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?

The old Queen of Andor she seems to be of Win! Well with the Queen it has to be her Country

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)

Sure Real Life Fuctions are great been only to two so far I hope to attend many more as the time goes on. I feel that people go to them because they like to get to know each other a sense of connecting to someone who they feel understands them shares the values they hold dear.

;What kind of music do you like?

Anything except rap

;What are your favorite movies?

Star Wars I like those movies, Harry Potter and I also really like Elisabethtown.

;What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?;

randomly packing my bags taking a large sum of money out of my bank account going to Waterloo Station with my passport and hoping on the Euro Star then other trains and ended up in Romania for a short time before going back home :(

;What job do you have?

I currently work as a Client Delivery Analyst for a top pharma data reporting company

;Do you have a pet?
nope she died :(

;What languages do you speak?

English, little Italian, French and Spanish.

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?;

I wanted to be a vet

;Egeanin or Suroth?

Egeanin I loved her!

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?

Manetheren, Death and Rebirth sounds kinda cool

;Winter or summer?

Winter its prefered since I like to get all warm and snuggly.

;Board games or computer games?

computer games I love my xbox

;A short bio about yourself.

Well a little about me, My darling girlfriend is Nyarin on the site I feel I have a sense of under acheivement I don't think I work to my full potential. I am confident but laid back. I am always around to help people out.

==Awards==

{{VC Luna Nova Medal
|Recipient=Lucas al'Baine
|Date=12 July 2009
|Reason=During the months of May and June, Lucas worked tirelessly to help research and update the Tar Valon Library, especially the Val'Cueran sections. His contributions are evident across multiple articles, from individual members' pages, well-research lists, community pages, and the "VC Chronicle", a monthly Wiki-based publication created and maintained by Lucas himself. For these contributions, Val'Cueran awards the Luna Nova to Lucas al'Baine.
}}

[[Category: Senior Member Interviews]]
[[Category:Val'Cueran Interviews]]

Template:VC Luna Artemis Medal

2009-07-12T05:59:46Z

Valorian Edoras:

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Template:VC Luna Crescens Medal

2009-07-12T05:59:38Z

Valorian Edoras:

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</td></tr>
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Template:VC Luna Feras Medal

2009-07-12T05:59:29Z

Valorian Edoras:

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Template:VC Luna Justicara Medal

2009-07-12T05:59:19Z

Valorian Edoras:

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</td></tr>
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Template:VC Luna Nova Medal

2009-07-12T05:59:10Z

Valorian Edoras:

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Template:VC Luna Nova Medal

2009-07-12T05:58:57Z

Valorian Edoras:

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</td></tr>
</table>
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Template:VC Luna Feras Medal

2009-07-12T05:58:40Z

Valorian Edoras:

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</td></tr>
</table>
<noinclude>[[Category:VC Awards]]</noinclude>

Template:VC Luna Crescens Medal

2009-07-12T05:58:25Z

Valorian Edoras:

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<td><span style="color: #EEDDAA;">'''The Val'Cueran [[Luna Crescens Medal]] is awarded to''' {{{Recipient}}}on {{{Date}}}</span>
</td></tr>
</table>
<noinclude>[[Category:VC Awards]]</noinclude>

Template:VC Luna Artemis Medal

2009-07-12T05:58:02Z

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</td></tr>
</table>
<noinclude>[[Category:VC Awards]]</noinclude>

Template:VC Luna Justicara Medal

2009-07-12T05:57:31Z

Valorian Edoras:

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</td></tr>
</table>
<noinclude>[[Category:VC Awards]]</noinclude>

Template:VC Luna Justicara Medal

2009-07-12T05:57:19Z

Valorian Edoras:

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</td></tr>
</table>
<noinclude>[[Category:VC Awards]]</noinclude>

Lucas al'Baine

2009-07-12T05:36:45Z

Valorian Edoras: Lucas was awarded the VC Luna Justicara Medal, 2009-07-12

{{Template:MemberInfo VC
|Avatar=TheHeartoftheStone3.jpg‎
|TowerName=Lucas al'Baine
|RealName=Luke
|Location=Essex, UK
|Birthday=10 May
|Affiliation=[[Val'Cueran]] Company
|TowerRank=[[Gaidin]]
|TowerTitle=Library Researcher
|JoinDate=January 26 2007
|BondedTo=[[Sayerin Assnobahr]]
|BarColor=#AA0000
|BarText=#FFEE44
}}

==Past Tower Involvement==
No Past activities listed

==Current Tower Involvement==
Library Researcher/Editor

Mentor

==Real Life Function Attendance==
Winter Euro 2008 Slindon

Winter Euro 2009 Skipton

==Senior Member Interview==

;What's your Tower name?

Lucas al'Baine

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran? Why did you choose Val'Cueran?

May 2008

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?

Its all about the compasion. The Guys are just great

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?

It was ok I guess I had pretty much a hard time with things and certain people who felt that they would get some enjoyment out of holding back my progression in the end I won through.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?

I have been a member here for over 2 years now and counting

;What things do you do for TV.net?

I am currently a Researcher in the Library. I constantly aim for bigger and better things.

;How did you get to read the Series?

It was something I had fallen upon some ten years ago a new store opened up and that was the only book that took my fancy I didn't complete the series until I found this site.

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?

Sayerin she's lovely I wouldn't change her for the world.

;Who is your mentee, if you have one?

Bryan and Xaque two different guys which is good, one is trouble the other absent.

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?

The old Queen of Andor she seems to be of Win! Well with the Queen it has to be her Country

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)

Sure Real Life Fuctions are great been only to two so far I hope to attend many more as the time goes on. I feel that people go to them because they like to get to know each other a sense of connecting to someone who they feel understands them shares the values they hold dear.

;What kind of music do you like?

Anything except rap

;What are your favorite movies?

Star Wars I like those movies, Harry Potter and I also really like Elisabethtown.

;What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?;

randomly packing my bags taking a large sum of money out of my bank account going to Waterloo Station with my passport and hoping on the Euro Star then other trains and ended up in Romania for a short time before going back home :(

;What job do you have?

I currently work as a Client Delivery Analyst for a top pharma data reporting company

;Do you have a pet?
nope she died :(

;What languages do you speak?

English, little Italian, French and Spanish.

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?;

I wanted to be a vet

;Egeanin or Suroth?

Egeanin I loved her!

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?

Manetheren, Death and Rebirth sounds kinda cool

;Winter or summer?

Winter its prefered since I like to get all warm and snuggly.

;Board games or computer games?

computer games I love my xbox

;A short bio about yourself.

Well a little about me, My darling girlfriend is Nyarin on the site I feel I have a sense of under acheivement I don't think I work to my full potential. I am confident but laid back. I am always around to help people out.

{{VC Luna Nova Medal
|Recipient=Lucas al'Baine
|Date=12 July 2009
|Reason=During the months of May and June, Lucas worked tirelessly to help research and update the Tar Valon Library, especially the Val'Cueran sections. His contributions are evident across multiple articles, from individual members' pages, well-research lists, community pages, and the "VC Chronicle", a monthly Wiki-based publication created and maintained by Lucas himself. For these contributions, Val'Cueran awards the Luna Nova to Lucas al'Baine.
}}

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Toumas al'Ahari

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''Toumas Al'Ahari, Senior Member Interview, December 18 2008''

;What's your Tower name?
Toumas Al'Ahari

;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Val'Cueran? Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
I was raised on 7.3.2006. And I chose Val'Cueran because I felt that its values and beliefs represent the same as I believe in and who I am as a person.

;Why did you choose Val'Cueran?
I chose Val'Cueran because I felt that its values and beliefs represent the same as I believe in and who I am as a person.

;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
I stayed as a citizen for about 6 months and enjoyed the whole time as being one.
Recruit time was fun as I got to participate in the classes and also got to know my fellow recruits and have fun time with them doing pranks and such things :p.
During my soldier time the system was still the old choose just one company way. But as I already knew that I'd want to join VC, I had just great time getting to know everyone there and helping where I could.

;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Been a member almost three years now.

;What things do you do for TV.net?
Currently I don't have anything specific to do for TV.net but I've served one period as a warder council member for VC and I've also done some projects for my raising.

;How did you get to read the Series?
I loaned the first book from a friend of mine. At first I read just about 20 pages and got stuck and stopped the reading for 6 months. I picked up the book again when I attended a music camp for my instrument kantele and read the first book during it and been hooked since then. Incidentally I met my wife during that camp so the first book belongs to my good memories from that time :D

;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Not bonded, yet :p

;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Perrin and my favourite nation is Shienar.

;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
Nope

;What kind of music do you like?
Metal, folk and well almost anything besides rap and "britney spears"-pop :p

;What are your favorite movies?
Das Boot, Der Untergagn, Corpse Bride, Pan's Labyrinth, LOTR, Saving Private Ryan, Matrix...

;What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
Too many to choose one :P

;What job do you have?
None yet as I'm a university student

;Do you have a pet?
Two hamsters and an aquarium.

;What languages do you speak?
Finnish, english, swedish and german

;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I wanted to be either a musician or a professional hockey player.

;Egeanin or Suroth?
Egeanin

;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
Manetheren

;Winter or summer?
Winter

;Board games or computer games?
computer games

;A short bio about yourself.
I'm 28 years old and happily married since last summer 2006. I have one younger sister who also is a student at the moment.
I'm studying energy technology and I plan to graduate during this semester.
My hobbies include kantele, floorball, football, golf, music and reading.

{{VC Luna Justicara Medal
|Recipient=Toumas Al'Ahari
|Date=12 June 2009
|Reason=For dedicated service to the Department of Membership, as a member of the Warder Council representing the Val'Cueran Company throughout the Hall's six-month Spring 2009 term, Val'Cueran awards Toumas Al'Ahari the Luna Justicara.
}}

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