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''Ariadne Davion, an Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. She is {{married}} to [[James Davion]], [[Tower Babies|mother]] to Samantha Lynne, and James Doneavan.''
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==Tower History==
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*Joined {{TV}}: August 29, 2007[[image:Ariepreviousavatars.png|right|thumb|330px|Previous Avatars]]
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*Joined {{Tower}}: October 26, 2008
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*Raised {{accepted}}: February 13, 2009
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*{{Aspired}} to the {{gray2}}: May 21, 2009
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*Raised {{as}}: November 29, 2009
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*Demoted to {{soldier}}: July 1, 2016
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*{{Aspired}} to the {{yellow2}}: October 31, 2016
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*Raised {{as}}: March 5, 2017
  
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''Arie Davion is an Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah. She is {{married}} to [[James Davion]].''
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==Tower Involvement ==
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===Current===
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*[[Community Page: Yellow Positions#Tea Cozy|The Tea Cozy]] of the {{yellow2}}: April 7, 2022 - present
  
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==Tower History==
 
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*Joined {{TV}}: August 27, 2007
 
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*'''Resident Citizen:''' 9/--/2008
 
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*Joined {{Tower}}: 10/26/2008
 
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*Raised {{accepted}}: 2/14/2009
 
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*Aspired to the Gray Ajah: 5/21/2009
 
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*Raised {{as}}: 11/29/2009
 
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== Tower Involvement ==
 
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===Current===
 
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*'''Serving as [[Department_of_Marketing_(Positions)|Product Manager of Marketing]]:''' July 15, 2010 - ''Present''
 
 
===Previous===
 
===Previous===
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*'''Served as Assistant to the {{MoN}}:''' May 2009
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;'''''Yellow Ajah'''''
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*'''{{Heart}} of the {{Gray}} {{Ajah}}:''' March 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
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*[[Officially_Unofficial#Yellow|Gardener]] of the {{yellow2}}: November 1, 2016 - October 30, 2019
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* [[:Special:Contributions/Arie_Tarou General|General Contributions]]
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*[[Officially_Unofficial#Yellow|The Tea Brewer]] of the {{yellow2}}: April 30, 2017 - November 10, 2017
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* Library Contributions
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;'''''Gray Ajah'''''
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** [[Ajahs and the Zodiac]]
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*Historian of the Gray Ajah:
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**January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
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**January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
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*Gray Ajah Chatmistress:
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**January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
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**January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013
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*[[Grayt_News!: The Gray Newsletter]]
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;'''Marketing'''
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*{{GDT}}:
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**September 7, 2022 - January 13, 2023
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**January 21, 2013 - December 20, 2013
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**December 26, 2011 - June 6, 2012
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*[[Director of Marketing]]: December 20, 2013 - April 21, 2017
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*[[Project Manager]]: July 15, 2010 - February 15, 2012
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*Creator of the 2018 [[Fall Ball 2018|Fall Ball]] Logo
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*Creator of the 2014 [[Euro Party 2014|Euro Party]] Logo
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*Creator of the 2013 [[Euro Party 2013|Euro Party]] Logo
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*{{TVT}} Reporter & Archivist (May 2009)
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;'''Membership'''
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*{{sitter}} for the {{yellow2}}:
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**{{spring21hall}}
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**{{Fall17hall}}
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*{{Heart}} of the {{Yellow2}}: November 14, 2017 - January 31, 2019
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*{{head}} of the {{gray2}}: October 10, 2011 - April 1, 2013
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*{{Sitter}} for the {{Gray2}}:
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**{{spring15hall}}
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**{{fall11hall}}
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**{{spring11hall}}
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*{{Heart}} of the {{Gray2}}: March 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
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*Assistant to the {{MoN}}: May 2009
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;'''Moderator & Ops'''
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*{{Chat Op}}: January 1, 2012 - April 14, 2014
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*[[Forum Moderator]]:
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**Admin Meeting Discussion: October 7, 2012 - December 20, 2012
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;'''Outreach'''
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*{{COS}}:
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**October 29, 2018 - October 30, 2019
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**June 6, 2012 - May 27, 2013
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*[[Servants of All Planning Committee]]: June 2012 - March 22, 2014
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*[[Community Care Coordinator]]: May 27, 2013 - January 31, 2014
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;'''Records and Research'''
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*{{Editor|Arie Tarou}}<!--*-->: January 12, 2010 - October 30, 2019
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<!--<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Served unofficially until September 7, 2011''-->
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*[[Integration Focus Group]] member: May 1, 2014 - October 18, 2014
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*{{teacher}}:
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**[http://www.tarvalon.net/showthread.php?3866-Wiki-Editing-by-Arie-Sedai Learning to Love the Wiki - Wiki Editing] - September 2012 - December 7, 2012
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**[http://www.tarvalon.net/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=20226 Avatar and Signature Creation & Editing] - May 2012 - September 30, 2012
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*Dralyn's {{MeritM}}: December 6, 2011 - March 8, 2012
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*Dralyn's {{ArchiveM}}: April 26, 2011 -  March 7, 2012
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;'''Technology'''
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*[[Master of the Watch]]: January 9, 2018 - March 21, 2020
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*[[Department of Technology Staff]]:
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**March 26, 2017 - January 8, 2018
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**May 19, 2009 - April 8, 2012
  
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* [[Grayt_News!: The Gray Newsletter]]
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===Awards===
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*{{MCyear|2017}}: Most Likely to Cause Trouble - 2017
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*{{MCyear|2015}}: Most Artistic Member - 2015
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*{{MCyear|2015}}: Most Likely to Make Our New Amyrlin Pull Her Hair Out - 2015
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*{{MCyear|2014}}: Staff or Admin Most Likely to Take Over the Tower (For Real) - 2014
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====Other Recognition====
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*The Gerra Award - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2013
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*The Marya Award - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2013
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*The Gerra Award - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2012
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*The Annoura Award - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2011
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*''Gray Ajah [[Gray Ajah Member of the Month: Arie Davion|Member of the Month]] - May 2010''
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*Most Optimistic - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2010
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*Most Likely to have the Largest Naughty Drawer - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2010
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*Most Likely to Plot Taking over the Tower - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2010
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*Most Likely to be a Cylon - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2010
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*Most Creative Ideas & Plans - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2010
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*Most likely to find a way to have her pie and eat it too - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2010
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*Most Artistic - [[Annual Gray Ajah Awards]] - 2009
  
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===Awards===
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===Merits===
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== Tower Relationships==
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{{Checked|201701}}{{Attendance8}}{{Mentor3}}{{Writing|16}}{{Reporter|3}}{{SMWorking|79}}
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====Gold====
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{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{GleemanGold}}{{ClimbingLadder}}{{GroupPride}}{{ExecGold}}{{AdminGold}}{{StaffGold}}{{StaffGold}}{{ProBonoGraphicalGold}}{{ProBonoITGold}}{{EditingGold}}
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====Silver====
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{{LocalEventsSilver}}{{AttendanceSilver}}{{MembersChoice}}{{MembersChoice}}{{MembersChoice}}{{MembersChoice}}{{EpicPrank}}{{TeachingSilver}}{{Sponsor}}
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====Privileges Earned====
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*Extra Bond
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===Avendesora===
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{{darkestgreen}}
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==Tower Relationships==
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{| width=100%
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|-
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|width=50%|
 
===Bonding===
 
===Bonding===
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;Current
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*{{Bonded}} to [[Ghaul Ronshor]], {{gaidin}} of {{VC2}}: October 8, 2019 - present
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;Previous
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*{{Bonded}} to [[Cathel Dreng]], {{Gaidin}} of {{VC2}} : September 10, 2010 - June 30, 2016
  
 
===Mentoring===
 
===Mentoring===
 
;Mentor
 
;Mentor
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* [[Lireina_Dormerus_t'al`Bearach]] of the [[Community Page: Green Ajah HQ|Green Ajah]].
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* [[Lireina Dormerus t'al`Bearach]], {{as}} of the {{Green2}}
  
 
;Mentees
 
;Mentees
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* Kerowyn al'Sindar
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* [[Kerowyn al'Sindar]], ''former member''
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* [[Alyssa Letherio]], {{as}} of the {{gray2}}
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* [[Areandara Zukari'th]], ''former member''
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* [[Elorenya d'Rahien]], {{as}} of the {{brown2}}
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* [[Tyla al'Mere]], {{as}} of the {{gray2}}
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* [[Aénor Dhulaine]], {{as}} of the {{yellow2}}
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* [[Strelok Stormhorn]], {{as}}
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* [[Veluene al'Myr]], {{as}} of the {{yellow2}}
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===Sponsorship===
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* [[Lythnia Roylin]]
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* [[Ghaul Ronshor]]
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* [[Kairina Verraile]]
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* [[Miya Kiyoshi]]
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* [[Karcea Deargen]]
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* [[Shyiana al'Kanyn]]
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* [[Deiria Sha'Veer]]
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* [[Dareth d'Rahien]]
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* [[Carika Ambray]]
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* [[Seryse ni Cousland]]
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|width=50%|
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===Yellow Ajah===
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;Big Sister: [[Naedys Channirra‎]]
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;Yellow Littles:
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* [[Eliza Al'Shaw]]
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===''Gray Ajah''===
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[[Image:ArieGraytling.gif|right]]
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:Graytling
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:* Snow Leopard
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:Gray Pieing
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULQ5-ZNNYvE Arie's Pieing]
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:Gray Guide
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* [[Meilen Gevedon]]
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:Graytlings
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* [[Alyssa Letherio]]
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* [[Siera al'Cere]]
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* [[Jenarra Tikvah]]
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* [[Mirindyin Zakura‎]]
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* [[Maibella ni Rhoiden t'al'Varrak]]
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* [[Reniel Killan]]
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|-
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|}
  
 
===Other Tower Relationships===
 
===Other Tower Relationships===
 
* Is {{Married}} to [[James Davion]] as of June 18, 2010.
 
* Is {{Married}} to [[James Davion]] as of June 18, 2010.
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* First-Sister to [[Yelenia Hylraren]], {{brown}} {{as}} as of September 5, 2010.
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* First-Sister to [[Khisanth al'Danya]], {{yellow}} {{as}} as of September 4, 2011.
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* Sister-Wife to [[Rhed al'Tere]], {{brown}} {{as}} as of September 3, 2011.
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* Sister to [[Kairina Verraile]], {{brown}} {{as}}.
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* Sister to [[Siera al'Cere]], {{gray}} {{as}}.
  
 
==Official Event Attendance==
 
==Official Event Attendance==
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* [[Dragon*Con 2008|Dragon*Con]] 2008
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{{anni2009}}
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* [[Anniversary Party]] 2009
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{{anni2014}}<!--Head of Welcome Committee--><!--trivia participant--><!--archery participant-->
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{{dcon2008}}
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{{dcon2010}}
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{{dcon2011}}
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{{jcon2015}}
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{{jcon2016}}
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{{jcon2017}}
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{{jcon2018}}
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{{jcon2023}}
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==Trivia==
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[[image:Arie_random_Avis.jpg‎|right|thumb|330px|Random Avatars]]
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* Arie's Sponsors into the Tower were [[James Davion]] and [[Marrow Rahien]].
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* Former ''Swedish Fish''  and ''Wasteland Wanderers'' Roommate.
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* Participated in the Seanchan Invasion of 2010, and was responsible for the graphic banners during the event.
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* As a Damane, Eira shielded and captured the Keeper [[Dralyn Montsier]].
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* Started the Shawl Kitten, or "Titten" fad, which includes [[Eluial Aldaran]], [[Ilyana Mandorallen]], [[Alora Sionn]], [[Zandera Sommers]], [[Elatheara Bal A' Vilzaine]], [[Seryse ni Cousland]], [[Owena al'Saturni]], [[Relinya Ryviarra]], [[Fern al'Thorn]]. [[Delara Morellin]] and [[Chiema Purvene'Caba]] is the most recent of additions.
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* As [http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Yzma Yzma], mafia, won with the rest of her team in the Disney Mafia game.
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* Will at random change her Avatar for a short period if only to show a slight rebellion. Rarely ever lasts a week.
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* Has made more Anni Beer Tasting Logos than she has actually participated in.
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* Is the Head of the Black Leather Ajah (Anni 2014), bonding [[Ivanor Winshaw]].
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* Won the first Sword Form Competition with a perfect score, forms included ''Lightning of Three Prongs'', ''Brazen Hussy'', and ''Pie In Face''.
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* While a member of the Gray Ajah, Arie's [[:Category:Gray_Images_(Graytling)|Graytling]] baby animal was a Snow Leopard.
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* "'''Veni Vidi Amavi'''" is a newly adopted personal motto inspired by the Yellow Ajah. Meaning "''I Came I Saw I Love''".
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==Tower Sworn Interview==
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<!-- ''October 4, 2011''
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:;Ajah Questions:
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;Why did you choose Gray?
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There are many reasons I chose Gray. Of all these reasons, knowing I have a home where I am not judged and am accepted for who I am -quirks, history and faults included - is what made the choice so easy for me. What I bring to the Gray Ajah is only as good as the amazing things that they bring out in me. They are my Soul Sisters and I could not ask for a better group of Women (and Men) to be a part of.
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;Are you like the Grays in the books? Do you enjoy following politics and mediating disputes?
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I have a bit of every 'Ajah' dispersed in my personality. Some good and some bad. I am Blue in my drive for a cause and justice. I am Brown in my OCD for books, order and my general love of the written word. I am Green in my fierce loyalty to my sisters and I will draw swords to protect what needs saving at the cost of my life. I am White in my addiction to philosophy and and the more worldly questions that question the mind and challenge how we live out lives as a whole. I am Yellow in my ability to heal the Soul, support and aid in ways that sometimes defies the laws of medicine or even logic. I am Red in my fight for a stronger world by protecting Humanity with making the decisions that are hard to make. And last but not least I am Gray in my hope for peace, good will and an understanding of others that are far different than myself, even if my views are different and do not agree with theirs.
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;Do you have a favorite Gray Ajah character from the novels?
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Not specifically, no. I didn't really connect with the Gray Ajah in the books, just their philosophies. -->
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''November 22, 2017''
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:;Ajah Questions:
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;Why did you choose Yellow?
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In my journey through the Ajah's I learned a lot of what I am, what I saw myself as and dove deeper to try and understand where that core was. I will be the first to admit that I resonate with all the Ajah's in some way. I always have. I even resonate with 1-2 Companies, though I clearly am drawn most strongly to SDS (the group I chose Yellow over). Causes, choices, actions. At the core of them, at the core of me, is Love. I fight battles that aren't always my own out of Love. I seek to find balance and common ground out of Love. And that Love is selfless.
  
  
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==Senior Member Interview, January 3, 2010==
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What brings me the most joy in life is making others happy. To help make things better, to fix what is broken; be it a website, a relationship, a hurt soul. It all starts to pile up and after reflecting on what that was for me, Yellow became a no brainer.
  
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;What is your Tower name?
 
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Arie Tarou
 
  
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;When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah?
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;Are you like the Yellows in the Books? Do you care for people and love to heal things?
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November 29, 2009.
 
  
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I am, and I am not a book Yellow. It would  be more accurate to describe me as a book Blue or Red.
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Though, I have a bit of every 'Ajah' dispersed in my personality. Some good and some bad. I am Blue in my drive for a cause and justice. I am Brown in my OCD for books, order and my general love of the written word. I am Green in my fierce loyalty to my sisters and I will draw swords to protect what needs saving at the cost of my life. I am White in my addiction to philosophy and and the more worldly questions that question the mind and challenge how we live out lives as a whole. I am Yellow in my ability to heal the Soul, support and aid in ways that sometimes defies the laws of medicine or even logic. I am Red in my fight for a stronger world by protecting Humanity with making the decisions that are hard to make. And last but not least I am Gray in my hope for peace, good will and an understanding of others that are far different than myself, even if my views are different and do not agree with theirs.
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;Do you have a favorite Yellow Ajah character from the novels?
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No, not really. I didn't connect much with the Yellow's in the books as I am not a physical healer.
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:;Book Questions:
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;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?
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I have been a fan of the books since 2000, and about that time is when I stumbled onto Dragonmount.com which was the start of my internet book-cult craze.
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;How did you first get into the series?
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A [ex-]boyfriend actually got me interested in Fantasy. Wheel of Time was just one of many series that wet my tongue in this genre. This was way back in 1999-2000. I joined another WoT site and it pretty much cemented my love for the world. I read up til book 4 when I put it down for many years even though I was still 'very' active in various communities. I did not complete reading it, however, until 2007 and then once again in 2009 when TGS was released. I delightfully await the next edition.
  
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;Why did you choose Gray?
 
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There are many reasons I chose Gray. Of all these reasons, knowing I have a home where I am not judged and am accepted for who I am -quirks, history and faults included - is what made the choice so easy for me. What I bring to the Gray Ajah is only as good as the amazing things that they bring out in me. They are my Soul Sisters and I could not ask for a better group of Women (and Men) to be a part of.
 
  
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;Are you like the Grays in the Books?
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;Who is your favorite "hero"?
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I have a bit of every 'Ajah' dispersed in my personality. Some good and some bad. I am Blue in my drive for a cause and justice. I am Brown in my OCD for books, order and my general love of the written word. I am Green in my fierce loyalty to my sisters and I will draw swords to protect what needs saving at the cost of my life. I am White in my addiction to philosophy and and the more worldly questions that question the mind and challenge how we live out lives as a whole. I am Yellow in my ability to heal the Soul, support and aid in ways that sometimes defies the laws of medicine or even logic. I am Red in my fight for a stronger world by protecting Humanity with making the decisions that are hard to make. And last but not least I am Gray in my hope for peace, good will and an understanding of others that are far different than myself, even if my views are different and do not agree with theirs.
 
  
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;Do you love politics and do you like to discuss a lot?
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At first Siuan and Egwene were my favorite, and while they still very much are I have also grown to love Galad. Not for the typical 'too cute' kind of aspect but because I find that he is the one character that i can't entirely predict. He surprises me and with each book I have grow to add him into my list of favorites.
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I actually abhor politics and avoid it when I can. I grew up with learning a lot of the politics in the church and school systems and found I disliked it immensely. However, I play politics like a Blue. Easily and subtly and generally it goes unnoticed. It's hard for me not to see the threads and manipulate things to the better, or use things to my advantage. It's not a manipulation tactic but more a self preservation.  
 
  
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;How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
 
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Touch and Go. I can't say that I had a horrible time because it is untrue, however it wasn't the easiest for me too. Something about too many eyes and too many rumors. However I have been steadfast and am now rewarded with a Lovely Gray Shawl and the best Ajah any Aes Sedai could ask for.
 
  
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;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
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;Favorite bad guy/gal?
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Actively, A year and a half. I joined in August 2007, but I faded away when I realized for one, I wasn't anywhere near done reading the books at the time, and I had responsibilities elsewhere that took priority. However, It took a little nudging by Mother herself to get me back and Active. I thank her every day for her nudges.
 
  
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;What things do you do for TV.net?
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Graendal, as she is me without morals. However I have found that I don't like the way she's been written by Sanderson but I can forgive him as we're still getting the end of the series.
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I have done a very large variety of projects for the Tower.
 
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* [http://sapphiresanctuary.com/siggies/TV/ Signatures] (Citizen (2007+))
 
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** Signatures, because it does take time to make these. Although I did it originally, (and still do), to learn more about the TV members and be involved, I still see it as contributing to the site in my own little way. <3
 
  
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* Non-WoT Recommended Authors and Series Sticky on previous boards (December 2008)
 
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**This was done because it needed doing and the request was sent out, and I offered. It was also my minor OCD showing. It is still fairly to date, although it needs clipping and updating. Project for Thursday, I think. :)
 
  
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* [http://sapphiresanctuary.com/siggies/TV/Avis/ Assistant to the Mistress of Novices] (May 2009)
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;Favorite book and scene?
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**More of an unofficial role to aid Zashara Sedai. Thus far I have edited 28 Avatars for Novices for a surprise theme for Sunday. I have been given no other duties yet. This is shared with Addelyn.
 
  
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* [http://sapphiresanctuary.com/siggies/TV/graytsunday/ Signatures for Sunday] (May 2009)
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I think my favorite scene, as hard as it is to pick out, is in The Gathering Storm where Egwene speaks before the hall and appoints Silviana as her Keeper. I always go back to it because of the impact that it made, and the tone set for the White Tower. That, and they deserved it and I'm glad someone told them off.
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**Created Siggies for both Gray and Blue Ajah. Although the Blue Ajah switched 'after' I made them, I made a few additional ones before I chose to Aspire and leave their common room.
 
  
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* Gray Ajah Newsletter (March 2009+)
 
  
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* Artisan Guild Article (March - June 2009)
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;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?
  
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* [[Ajahs_and_the_Zodiac|Accepted Research Project]] (March 2009)
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Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah, unless I am unable to channel, then possibly a crafter or one of the library Keepers in Cairhien or Andor. Unless I felt -really- brave I'd try and petition to join the Tower Guard and maybe be a Warder.
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**Researching the concept that Ajah's attract members based on more than Ajah comparability but possibly Zodiac Compatability.
 
  
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* Tar Valon Times Reporter & Archivist (May 2009)
 
  
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* Department of Technology (May 2009)
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:;General Questions:
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**I'm one of the random minions that works on the occasional project as things come up.
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;What do you do in "real life"?
  
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;How did you get to read the Series?
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I am a "stay at home mom", but professionally I'm a Web and Graphic Designer. Or at least that is what I went to school for. I want to be a writer, and I want to work in management in a good company. I have learned that I really like working with people and managing projects and people. In that way, I take after my mother who went from Accountant to Project Manager for a different company. I hope to stay as versatile in that regard.
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A boyfriend actually got me interested in Fantasy. Wheel of Time was just one of many series that wet my tongue in this genre. This was way back in 1999-2000. I joined another WoT site and it pretty much cemented my love for the world. I read up til book 4 when I put it down for many years even though I was still 'very' active in various communities. I did not complete reading it, however, until 2007 and then once again in 2009 when TGS was released. I delightfully await the next edition.  
 
  
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;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
 
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I have none, yet. But I look forward to having one.
 
  
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;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
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;Do you have any hobbies?
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Typically, Egwene is my favorite just due to the sheer volume of character development of her character. Suian is also a favored character with her pairing with Gareth.
 
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My favorite Nation at first was Tear. Then it changed to Cairhien, to Andor and then lastly to the Aiel. However I love each fairly equally and spend more interest in the Cairhien Academy than any individual Nation.
 
  
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;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?)
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Many!! I write Post-by-Post Roleplay, Knit, and Crochet. I'm learning to be a better cook but am more successful with baby food as my daughter seems quite forgiving and eats everything I put in front of her. I also Roleplay Pathfinder with friends on the weekends with my husband.
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I was invited into the TV.net party rooms at the D*Con 2008, where I was delightfully molested by Mother, bitten without flinching by Red & Esteban. This is also where I met my Significant Other, James Davion. I was raised to Accepted at the 2009 Anni Party in Seattle (area).
 
  
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I highly recommend attending RL functions. Not only do you learn more about the Tower on a personal scale, but the Tower learns that little bit more about you. These are fantastic people and why would you not want to get to know them. Just be prepared to know when to be 'mum' and to always have a bottle of rum handy for the wayward Browns.
 
  
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World, Poetically Dark, Ambient, Goth, Opera, Lyrical
 
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If you want a Playlist, you won't have enough room.
 
  
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;What job do you have?
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My taste in music is rather eclectic. I am more likely to have a favorite sound than band preference. World, Poetically Dark, Ambient, Goth, Opera, Lyrical.. If you want a Playlist, you won't have enough room here.
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I am a Junior Web Designer for an Internet Advertising Company. I'm also a seasoned Barista for a local Coffee House, but this is more of a hobby job. I aspire to be a Novelist.
 
  
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I live with a Kitten, Martini, and a 1 year-old Goldendoodle names Maggie. I do not own a pet of my own.
 
  
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English and 'some' Japanese. However I'm very rusty with the Japanese.
 
  
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Once Upon a Time, Merlin, NCIS, the HGTV & Cooking Channel. My TV watching varies. My favorite all-time movie is Ever After, with How to Train Your Dragon as a pretty close second.  
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Equestrian Veterinarian, or a Teacher.  
 
  
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;Lanfear or Moghedien?
 
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Neither, I'm a Graendal Fan.
 
  
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Shara. Women are in charge and I can Channel without wearing a collar.
 
  
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Archangel Series, Anita Blake Series, Highlander (Karen Moning) Series, Anything by Jonathon Stroud, Tamora Pearce, CS Friedman, Nalini Singh... I could go on..
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Definitely Candles!
 
  
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Lounging, unless the party is intimate with great friends.
 
  
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Web Designer, Artist and Writer; I dabble in various things that also include music, crafting and the occasional moments of satirical humor. Currently in a bit of limbo while I await for the paperwork to allow me to move into the USofA, I work as a Web Designer and Barista. I'm an avid RPer and reader and hope to one day be published with a series of my own. Other projects include; WoT Tarot Deck, Ajah Beaded Bookmarks & Knitting. 
 
  
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I wanted to be a Vet but then I had this fear of blood. Then I wanted to be a teacher and spent time at summer camp and decided against it. Since then I still aspire to be an Author.
  
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Ariadne Davion
Real Name Andrea
Location Oregon, USA
Birthday April 22
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Yellow Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title
Join Date August 27, 2007
Bonded to Ghaul Ronshor
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Ariadne Davion, an Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. She is Married to James Davion, mother to Samantha Lynne, and James Doneavan.

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    • January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
    • January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
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    • January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013
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Random Avatars
  • Arie's Sponsors into the Tower were James Davion and Marrow Rahien.
  • Former Swedish Fish and Wasteland Wanderers Roommate.
  • Participated in the Seanchan Invasion of 2010, and was responsible for the graphic banners during the event.
  • As a Damane, Eira shielded and captured the Keeper Dralyn Montsier.
  • Started the Shawl Kitten, or "Titten" fad, which includes Eluial Aldaran, Ilyana Mandorallen, Alora Sionn, Zandera Sommers, Elatheara Bal A' Vilzaine, Seryse ni Cousland, Owena al'Saturni, Relinya Ryviarra, Fern al'Thorn. Delara Morellin and Chiema Purvene'Caba is the most recent of additions.
  • As Yzma, mafia, won with the rest of her team in the Disney Mafia game.
  • Will at random change her Avatar for a short period if only to show a slight rebellion. Rarely ever lasts a week.
  • Has made more Anni Beer Tasting Logos than she has actually participated in.
  • Is the Head of the Black Leather Ajah (Anni 2014), bonding Ivanor Winshaw.
  • Won the first Sword Form Competition with a perfect score, forms included Lightning of Three Prongs, Brazen Hussy, and Pie In Face.
  • While a member of the Gray Ajah, Arie's Graytling baby animal was a Snow Leopard.
  • "Veni Vidi Amavi" is a newly adopted personal motto inspired by the Yellow Ajah. Meaning "I Came I Saw I Love".

Tower Sworn Interview

November 22, 2017

Ajah Questions
Why did you choose Yellow?

In my journey through the Ajah's I learned a lot of what I am, what I saw myself as and dove deeper to try and understand where that core was. I will be the first to admit that I resonate with all the Ajah's in some way. I always have. I even resonate with 1-2 Companies, though I clearly am drawn most strongly to SDS (the group I chose Yellow over). Causes, choices, actions. At the core of them, at the core of me, is Love. I fight battles that aren't always my own out of Love. I seek to find balance and common ground out of Love. And that Love is selfless.


What brings me the most joy in life is making others happy. To help make things better, to fix what is broken; be it a website, a relationship, a hurt soul. It all starts to pile up and after reflecting on what that was for me, Yellow became a no brainer.


Are you like the Yellows in the Books? Do you care for people and love to heal things?

I am, and I am not a book Yellow. It would be more accurate to describe me as a book Blue or Red.


Though, I have a bit of every 'Ajah' dispersed in my personality. Some good and some bad. I am Blue in my drive for a cause and justice. I am Brown in my OCD for books, order and my general love of the written word. I am Green in my fierce loyalty to my sisters and I will draw swords to protect what needs saving at the cost of my life. I am White in my addiction to philosophy and and the more worldly questions that question the mind and challenge how we live out lives as a whole. I am Yellow in my ability to heal the Soul, support and aid in ways that sometimes defies the laws of medicine or even logic. I am Red in my fight for a stronger world by protecting Humanity with making the decisions that are hard to make. And last but not least I am Gray in my hope for peace, good will and an understanding of others that are far different than myself, even if my views are different and do not agree with theirs.


Do you have a favorite Yellow Ajah character from the novels?

No, not really. I didn't connect much with the Yellow's in the books as I am not a physical healer.


Book Questions
How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?

I have been a fan of the books since 2000, and about that time is when I stumbled onto Dragonmount.com which was the start of my internet book-cult craze.


How did you first get into the series?

A [ex-]boyfriend actually got me interested in Fantasy. Wheel of Time was just one of many series that wet my tongue in this genre. This was way back in 1999-2000. I joined another WoT site and it pretty much cemented my love for the world. I read up til book 4 when I put it down for many years even though I was still 'very' active in various communities. I did not complete reading it, however, until 2007 and then once again in 2009 when TGS was released. I delightfully await the next edition.


Who is your favorite "hero"?

At first Siuan and Egwene were my favorite, and while they still very much are I have also grown to love Galad. Not for the typical 'too cute' kind of aspect but because I find that he is the one character that i can't entirely predict. He surprises me and with each book I have grow to add him into my list of favorites.


Favorite bad guy/gal?

Graendal, as she is me without morals. However I have found that I don't like the way she's been written by Sanderson but I can forgive him as we're still getting the end of the series.


Favorite book and scene?

I think my favorite scene, as hard as it is to pick out, is in The Gathering Storm where Egwene speaks before the hall and appoints Silviana as her Keeper. I always go back to it because of the impact that it made, and the tone set for the White Tower. That, and they deserved it and I'm glad someone told them off.


If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?

Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah, unless I am unable to channel, then possibly a crafter or one of the library Keepers in Cairhien or Andor. Unless I felt -really- brave I'd try and petition to join the Tower Guard and maybe be a Warder.


General Questions
What do you do in "real life"?

I am a "stay at home mom", but professionally I'm a Web and Graphic Designer. Or at least that is what I went to school for. I want to be a writer, and I want to work in management in a good company. I have learned that I really like working with people and managing projects and people. In that way, I take after my mother who went from Accountant to Project Manager for a different company. I hope to stay as versatile in that regard.


Do you have any hobbies?

Many!! I write Post-by-Post Roleplay, Knit, and Crochet. I'm learning to be a better cook but am more successful with baby food as my daughter seems quite forgiving and eats everything I put in front of her. I also Roleplay Pathfinder with friends on the weekends with my husband.


What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

My taste in music is rather eclectic. I am more likely to have a favorite sound than band preference. World, Poetically Dark, Ambient, Goth, Opera, Lyrical.. If you want a Playlist, you won't have enough room here.


What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

Once Upon a Time, Merlin, NCIS, the HGTV & Cooking Channel. My TV watching varies. My favorite all-time movie is Ever After, with How to Train Your Dragon as a pretty close second.


Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?

Archangel Series, Anita Blake Series, Highlander (Karen Moning) Series, Anything by Jonathon Stroud, Tamora Pearce, CS Friedman, Nalini Singh... I could go on..


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

I wanted to be a Vet but then I had this fear of blood. Then I wanted to be a teacher and spent time at summer camp and decided against it. Since then I still aspire to be an Author.

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