The Tower in 2005
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2005.
Contents
General
- Main article: 2005 Annual Report
The search for an acceptable server solution was ongoing. The IT Department really stepped up to help keep the site running.
Administration
Admin Meeting
- Main article: 2005 Admin Meeting
Little is known of this meeting. However, the decision to set formal age minimums for the different levels of membership was made, and it was decided to require that any member wishing to attend an official event or be raised to Senior Member, must have a voice conversation with their membership administrator. Guilds were also introduced.
Membership
General
The status of Junior Members was clarified to an extent and Accepted and Soldiers were required to guest in two community groups forums until at least 12 weeks of being at that level, at which time they were allowed to aspire to that group and were allowed to just stay with them.
Raisings
- Main article: 2005 Raisings
Thirty-five people were raised to Aes Sedai and seven people were raised to Gaidin.
Bondings
- Main article: 2005 Bondings
Eight couples were known to have bonded.
Demotions
- Main article: 2005 Demotions
Two people demoted rank during this year.
Events
- Main article: Anniversary Party 2005
March 18-20, held in Denver, Colorado. 56 people were known to have attended.
- Main article: Fall Ball 2005
October 8-10, held in Richmond, Virginia. 25 people attended.
- Main article: Euro Party 2005
July 29, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. 17 people attended.
- Main article: Aussie Party 2005
January, held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 4 Tower members attended, as well as 3 guests.
Awards
- Main article: 2005 Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards
- Unknown: Valorian Edoras
- Members of the Year: Karassa Souladrin and Kariada Kunai
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2005
Nine awards were given out.
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2005
Atarah al'Norahn took over as Director of Research in the Department of Research and Communications. On January 11, Arisaema Draconis became Mayor and held the position until July 12 when Kyla Sterling took over. Melana al'Cairera became Mistress of Novices on July 12. Riley Maconnar held the position of Captain of the Guard until Jaim al'Bearach took over on October 16.
