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− | |TowerName=Arella Mathara | + | |TowerName=Arella Mathara |
− | |RealName= | + | |Pronunciation=AH-rell-A mAH-tha-rAH |
+ | |RealName=Anki | ||
|Location={{Norway}} | |Location={{Norway}} | ||
|Birthday= | |Birthday= | ||
|Affiliation={{brown2}} | |Affiliation={{brown2}} | ||
|TowerRank={{as}} | |TowerRank={{as}} | ||
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==Tower History== | ==Tower History== | ||
*Joined {{TV}}: August 22, 2019 | *Joined {{TV}}: August 22, 2019 | ||
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==Tower Involvement== | ==Tower Involvement== | ||
===Current=== | ===Current=== | ||
+ | *{{head}} of the {{brown2}}: January 16, 2024 - present | ||
+ | *{{SMM}}: March 16, 2023 - present | ||
*[[Editor]]: July 2, 2022 - present | *[[Editor]]: July 2, 2022 - present | ||
**{{Editor3|Arella Mathara|Contributions}} | **{{Editor3|Arella Mathara|Contributions}} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
===Previous=== | ===Previous=== | ||
+ | *{{heart}} of the {{brown2}}: | ||
+ | **October 1, 2023 - January 17, 2024 | ||
+ | **March 11, 2022 - September 30, 2022 | ||
+ | *{{teacher}}: | ||
+ | **[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/citizens-class-2023-with-arella-and-dovienya.53754/ Citizen Class]: August 2, 2023 - November, 2023 | ||
+ | **[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/citizen-class-with-mayor-arella.52027/ Citizen Class]: October 5, 2022 - February 1, 2023 | ||
+ | *{{mayor}}: April 7, 2022 - October 17, 2023 | ||
+ | *{{SMT}}: November 9, 2022 - March 16, 2023 | ||
*{{Editor|Arella Mathara }}: February 29, 2020 - July 1, 2022 | *{{Editor|Arella Mathara }}: February 29, 2020 - July 1, 2022 | ||
*{{council}}: | *{{council}}: | ||
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===Awards=== | ===Awards=== | ||
+ | *{{AAyear|2023}}: Unsung Servant - 2023 | ||
+ | *{{OAyear|2023}}: Administrator of the Year - 2023 | ||
*[[Bel Tine 2021|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2021 | *[[Bel Tine 2021|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2021 | ||
*[[Bel Tine 2020|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2020 | *[[Bel Tine 2020|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2020 | ||
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===Merits=== | ===Merits=== | ||
====Gold==== | ====Gold==== | ||
− | + | {{AmyrlinsAward}}{{KeepersAward}} | |
====Silver==== | ====Silver==== | ||
− | {{MembershipSilver}}{{SpiritFestival}}{{StaffSilver}} | + | {{MembershipSilver}}{{SM-Silver}}{{SpiritFestival}}{{AdminSilver}}{{StaffSilver}}{{GroupService}}{{EditingSilver}}{{TeachingSilver}} |
===Avendesora=== | ===Avendesora=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{darkergreen}} |
==Tower Relationships== | ==Tower Relationships== | ||
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*[[Yenie Antagar]], {{as}} of the {{red2}} | *[[Yenie Antagar]], {{as}} of the {{red2}} | ||
;Mentee | ;Mentee | ||
− | *[[Viktara Fen]], {{ | + | *[[Viktara Fen]], {{as}} of the {{red2}} |
===Other Tower Relationships=== | ===Other Tower Relationships=== | ||
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==Official Event Attendance== | ==Official Event Attendance== | ||
− | == | + | ==Tower Sworn Interview== |
− | ''January 15, 2022'' | + | ''January 15, 2022''<br> |
− | + | ''(Updated November 6, 2023)'' | |
+ | <br><br> | ||
;Why did you choose Brown? | ;Why did you choose Brown? | ||
I was drawn to the Brown ajah because it’s relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously while staying focused on what really matters. We also have an excellent sense of humour | I was drawn to the Brown ajah because it’s relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously while staying focused on what really matters. We also have an excellent sense of humour | ||
+ | We are all curious and seek knowledge, which is to say we like to geek out | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
;Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream? | ;Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream? | ||
− | The Browns in the books seemed more focused on their thoughts than daydreaming but okay. I used to daydream constantly but I | + | The Browns in the books seemed more focused on their thoughts than daydreaming but okay. I used to daydream constantly but I haven't done it in many years. I don't lack the things I used to daydream about anymore. And yeah, I love books, don't we all? |
− | + | <br><br> | |
;Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels? | ;Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels? | ||
− | Verin is one of my favourite characters overall so definitely her | + | Verin is one of my favourite characters overall so definitely her. With Verin being so awesome it's pretty hard to top her |
− | + | <br><br> | |
;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series? | ;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series? | ||
− | Over twenty years, since 2001 | + | Over twenty years, since 2001 or so |
+ | <br><br> | ||
;How did you first get into the series? | ;How did you first get into the series? | ||
A friend recommended the series to me. By recommend I mean she demanded I read it, lol. I don't do anything I don't want to though so the fact that I did is a great endorsement of the series | A friend recommended the series to me. By recommend I mean she demanded I read it, lol. I don't do anything I don't want to though so the fact that I did is a great endorsement of the series | ||
− | + | <br><br> | |
;Who is your favorite "hero"? | ;Who is your favorite "hero"? | ||
Nynaeve | Nynaeve | ||
− | + | <br><br> | |
;Favorite bad guy/gal? | ;Favorite bad guy/gal? | ||
Graendal | Graendal | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
;Favorite book and scene? | ;Favorite book and scene? | ||
I usually say The Shadow Rising as I am a huge Age of Legends nerd, lol. Favourite scene is difficult though, especially as I don’t want to spoil things | I usually say The Shadow Rising as I am a huge Age of Legends nerd, lol. Favourite scene is difficult though, especially as I don’t want to spoil things | ||
− | + | <br><br> | |
;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain? | ;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain? | ||
− | + | Being an Aes Sedai would suit my personality the best. I need the freedom and I don't like people telling me what to do. I would probably be a Blue or a Brown, either away or busy in the library | |
− | + | <br><br> | |
− | ;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become | + | ;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn? |
− | |||
− | |||
+ | I saw someone who had "Volunteering at TarValon.Net" or some such in their Facebook profile and since I was doing a reread I decided to check it out. Even though a friend recommended the series to me and my brother has also read it, I've never had anyone to discuss it with. Sounded fun | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
;What do you do in "real life"? | ;What do you do in "real life"? | ||
My absolute best | My absolute best | ||
− | + | <br><br> | |
;Do you have any hobbies? | ;Do you have any hobbies? | ||
− | I game and listen to books mostly. Also do some papercrafting and dog training | + | I game and listen to books mostly. Also do some papercrafting and dog training. I have started crocheting as well which is a lot of fun so far |
− | + | <br><br> | |
;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? | ;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? | ||
− | Doom metal, folk, hard rock, Queen. Freddie is a God | + | Doom metal, folk, hard rock,Eminem, Queen. Freddie is a God. |
− | + | <br><br> | |
;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows? | ;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows? | ||
− | OZ, American Horror Story, 300, Star Wars, LoTR/Hobbit, MCU | + | OZ, American Horror Story, 300, Star Wars, LoTR/Hobbit, MCU, Eyewitness (2014), The Haunting of Hill House, Ginny & Georgia, Euphoria |
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid? | ||
+ | History professor, marine biologist, or lawyer | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;What languages do you speak? | ||
+ | My native language is Norwegian. | ||
+ | I also understand Danish and Swedish fluently. | ||
+ | Fluent in English. | ||
+ | I used to be fluent in Icelandic but am now probably semi-fluent or proficient. | ||
+ | My Spanish used to be on a proficient tourist level but now it's barely there | ||
+ | Used to be semi-fluent in Mandarin but now I'm probably at a semi-conversation level. I can't read anything anymore tho | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series? | ;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series? | ||
+ | Realm of the Elderlings and Tolkien's Legendarium are my absolute favourites and have meant so much to be. I also really like Siri Pettersen's The Raven Rings and Vardari, A Song of Ice and Fire, Maddaddam, First Law, Cosmere | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Do you have a pet? | ||
+ | I have two adorable Podengo Portuguese. They are with me all day every day and means the world to me | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Tea or coffee? | ||
+ | Coffee without a doubt | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Verin or Adeleas? | ||
+ | Verin | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Board games or computer games? | ||
+ | I really enjoy board games the occasional time I play them but computer games is my pick | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Autumn or literally any other time of the year? | ||
+ | I enjoy Autumn but it's so short here you can sneeze and it's gone. I pick Potato | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Halloween or literally any other Holiday? | ||
+ | I don't celebrate much anymore but Samhain is still a very special time of year. Yule is my favourite tho | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ==Super Official and Srs Bzns Brown Interview== | ||
+ | ''November 6, 2023'' | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;What's your blood type? | ||
+ | A + | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Zodiac sign? | ||
+ | Aquarius | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Myers-Briggs type? | ||
+ | ISFP-A | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;D&D alignment? | ||
+ | Never played DnD but based on my interpretation of the scale I'm a Chaotic Good/Chaotic Neutral | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite color? | ||
+ | Black | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite cryptid? | ||
+ | Huldra | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite baby recipe? | ||
+ | Honey-glazed served with garlic bread on the side | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favourite DC character? | ||
+ | Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. I pick Batman over Superman every time | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite member of the MCU? | ||
+ | Gamora pre-Endgame and Scarlet Witch | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite Star Wars character? | ||
+ | Leia | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite role to play in mafia? | ||
+ | Only played a couple of times but I think it would be fun to be a Cop, Vigilante, or Mafia. Only been a Vanilla Townie | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Favorite letter? | ||
+ | A, H | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;Best Brown Out story? | ||
+ | Oof, don't know about best but worst cost me a trip to Asia so there's that. I Brown Out so much I have government issued assistive tech to help prevent it. It's not great tbh but here we are, lol. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | ;What else would you like us to know about you? | ||
+ | I like dogs more than the average dog person. Tell me about your dog. Now. | ||
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[[Category:Brown Ajah Interviews]] | [[Category:Brown Ajah Interviews]] | ||
[[Category:Current Administrators]] | [[Category:Current Administrators]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Current Marketing|*]] | ||
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[[Category:Current Staff]] | [[Category:Current Staff]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:42, 13 April 2024
Arella Mathara | ||
AH-rell-A mAH-tha-rAH | ||
Real Name | Anki | |
Location | Norway | |
Birthday | ||
TarValon.Net Information | ||
Affiliation | Brown Ajah | |
Rank | Aes Sedai | |
Title | Social Media Manager | |
Join Date | August 22, 2019 | |
Bonded to | ||
Link to Forum Profile |
Contents
Tower History
- Joined TarValon.Net: August 22, 2019
- Joined Tower: February 10, 2020
- Raised Accepted: May 27, 2020
- Aspired to the Brown Ajah: February 24, 2021
- Raised Aes Sedai: September 19, 2021
Tower Involvement
Current
- Head of the Brown Ajah: January 16, 2024 - present
- Social Media Manager: March 16, 2023 - present
- Editor: July 2, 2022 - present
Previous
- Heart of the Brown Ajah:
- October 1, 2023 - January 17, 2024
- March 11, 2022 - September 30, 2022
- Classroom Teacher:
- Citizen Class: August 2, 2023 - November, 2023
- Citizen Class: October 5, 2022 - February 1, 2023
- Mayor: April 7, 2022 - October 17, 2023
- Social Media Team: November 9, 2022 - March 16, 2023
- Library Editor: February 29, 2020 - July 1, 2022
- City Council:
- Architect: January 10, 2022 - April 7, 2022
- Greeter: March 25, 2020 - January 9, 2022
- Servant of All Team: July 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Awards
- Amyrlin's Award: Unsung Servant - 2023
- Officer Award: Administrator of the Year - 2023
- Feastday Award: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2021
- Feastday Award: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2020
Merits
Gold
Silver
Avendesora
Tower Relationships
Bonding
Mentoring
- Mentor
- Cassie Dainar, Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah
- Yenie Antagar, Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah
- Mentee
- Viktara Fen, Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah
Other Tower Relationships
Official Event Attendance
Tower Sworn Interview
January 15, 2022
(Updated November 6, 2023)
- Why did you choose Brown?
I was drawn to the Brown ajah because it’s relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously while staying focused on what really matters. We also have an excellent sense of humour
We are all curious and seek knowledge, which is to say we like to geek out
- Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?
The Browns in the books seemed more focused on their thoughts than daydreaming but okay. I used to daydream constantly but I haven't done it in many years. I don't lack the things I used to daydream about anymore. And yeah, I love books, don't we all?
- Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?
Verin is one of my favourite characters overall so definitely her. With Verin being so awesome it's pretty hard to top her
- How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?
Over twenty years, since 2001 or so
- How did you first get into the series?
A friend recommended the series to me. By recommend I mean she demanded I read it, lol. I don't do anything I don't want to though so the fact that I did is a great endorsement of the series
- Who is your favorite "hero"?
Nynaeve
- Favorite bad guy/gal?
Graendal
- Favorite book and scene?
I usually say The Shadow Rising as I am a huge Age of Legends nerd, lol. Favourite scene is difficult though, especially as I don’t want to spoil things
- If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?
Being an Aes Sedai would suit my personality the best. I need the freedom and I don't like people telling me what to do. I would probably be a Blue or a Brown, either away or busy in the library
- How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?
I saw someone who had "Volunteering at TarValon.Net" or some such in their Facebook profile and since I was doing a reread I decided to check it out. Even though a friend recommended the series to me and my brother has also read it, I've never had anyone to discuss it with. Sounded fun
- What do you do in "real life"?
My absolute best
- Do you have any hobbies?
I game and listen to books mostly. Also do some papercrafting and dog training. I have started crocheting as well which is a lot of fun so far
- What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Doom metal, folk, hard rock,Eminem, Queen. Freddie is a God.
- What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?
OZ, American Horror Story, 300, Star Wars, LoTR/Hobbit, MCU, Eyewitness (2014), The Haunting of Hill House, Ginny & Georgia, Euphoria
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
History professor, marine biologist, or lawyer
- What languages do you speak?
My native language is Norwegian.
I also understand Danish and Swedish fluently.
Fluent in English.
I used to be fluent in Icelandic but am now probably semi-fluent or proficient.
My Spanish used to be on a proficient tourist level but now it's barely there
Used to be semi-fluent in Mandarin but now I'm probably at a semi-conversation level. I can't read anything anymore tho
- Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?
Realm of the Elderlings and Tolkien's Legendarium are my absolute favourites and have meant so much to be. I also really like Siri Pettersen's The Raven Rings and Vardari, A Song of Ice and Fire, Maddaddam, First Law, Cosmere
- Do you have a pet?
I have two adorable Podengo Portuguese. They are with me all day every day and means the world to me
- Tea or coffee?
Coffee without a doubt
- Verin or Adeleas?
Verin
- Board games or computer games?
I really enjoy board games the occasional time I play them but computer games is my pick
- Autumn or literally any other time of the year?
I enjoy Autumn but it's so short here you can sneeze and it's gone. I pick Potato
- Halloween or literally any other Holiday?
I don't celebrate much anymore but Samhain is still a very special time of year. Yule is my favourite tho
Super Official and Srs Bzns Brown Interview
November 6, 2023
- What's your blood type?
A +
- Zodiac sign?
Aquarius
- Myers-Briggs type?
ISFP-A
- D&D alignment?
Never played DnD but based on my interpretation of the scale I'm a Chaotic Good/Chaotic Neutral
- Favorite color?
Black
- Favorite cryptid?
Huldra
- Favorite baby recipe?
Honey-glazed served with garlic bread on the side
- Favourite DC character?
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. I pick Batman over Superman every time
- Favorite member of the MCU?
Gamora pre-Endgame and Scarlet Witch
- Favorite Star Wars character?
Leia
- Favorite role to play in mafia?
Only played a couple of times but I think it would be fun to be a Cop, Vigilante, or Mafia. Only been a Vanilla Townie
- Favorite letter?
A, H
- Best Brown Out story?
Oof, don't know about best but worst cost me a trip to Asia so there's that. I Brown Out so much I have government issued assistive tech to help prevent it. It's not great tbh but here we are, lol.
- What else would you like us to know about you?
I like dogs more than the average dog person. Tell me about your dog. Now.