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==Senior Member Interview== | ==Senior Member Interview== | ||
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Since about 1996. | Since about 1996. | ||
− | + | ;How did you first get into the series? | |
I was 9 and I hated reading. My mom eventually forced me to sit down so she could read the first WoT book to me. The deal was, if I made it to the end of the book and still didn’t like reading and books, she would stop bothering me about finding something I wanted to read. After a few chapters I stole… erm, borrowed the book while she was sleeping and disappeared into my room, only resurfacing a few months later when I’d finished all the books that were published at that point (book 6 or 7). Mom won that bet and my sleep cycle has never recovered. | I was 9 and I hated reading. My mom eventually forced me to sit down so she could read the first WoT book to me. The deal was, if I made it to the end of the book and still didn’t like reading and books, she would stop bothering me about finding something I wanted to read. After a few chapters I stole… erm, borrowed the book while she was sleeping and disappeared into my room, only resurfacing a few months later when I’d finished all the books that were published at that point (book 6 or 7). Mom won that bet and my sleep cycle has never recovered. | ||
− | + | ;Who is your favorite "hero"? | |
Maybe Egwene? Though Amys and Sorilea are also fantastic. So is Rhuarc. | Maybe Egwene? Though Amys and Sorilea are also fantastic. So is Rhuarc. | ||
− | + | ;Favorite bad guy/gal? | |
Semirhage. Most definitely Semirhage. | Semirhage. Most definitely Semirhage. | ||
− | + | ;Favorite book and scene? | |
Book 3, shortly after Mat wakes up in the Tower after being Healed. He goes for a walk and comes across the Warders-in-training. He ends up accidentally challenging Gawyn and Galad to a competition, them with their swords, and him with a quarterstaff. In just a few moments he wipes the floor with them. | Book 3, shortly after Mat wakes up in the Tower after being Healed. He goes for a walk and comes across the Warders-in-training. He ends up accidentally challenging Gawyn and Galad to a competition, them with their swords, and him with a quarterstaff. In just a few moments he wipes the floor with them. | ||
− | + | ;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain? | |
− | Probably a farmer or other low to moderate-low income person… just like the vast majority of people in Randland… | + | Probably a farmer or other low to moderate-low income person… just like the vast majority of people in Randland… |
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− | + | ;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member? | |
I was reading theories on Dragonmount, saw Eleyan posting there, followed a link in her sig which brought me to TarValon.Net. About five minutes later, I signed the novice book. | I was reading theories on Dragonmount, saw Eleyan posting there, followed a link in her sig which brought me to TarValon.Net. About five minutes later, I signed the novice book. | ||
− | + | ;Do you have any hobbies? | |
Quilting, reading, learning piano. | Quilting, reading, learning piano. | ||
− | + | ;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? | |
Home Free, Piano Guys, various classical, Lindsey Stirling, Evanesence, Beyonce, anything that sounds good to me. | Home Free, Piano Guys, various classical, Lindsey Stirling, Evanesence, Beyonce, anything that sounds good to me. | ||
− | + | ;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows? | |
Buffy, NCIS, LotR, You’ve Got Mail, Fried Green Tomatoes, Star Trek Voyager, Iron Man. | Buffy, NCIS, LotR, You’ve Got Mail, Fried Green Tomatoes, Star Trek Voyager, Iron Man. | ||
− | + | ;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series? | |
Chronicles of Elantra – Michelle Sagara; The Sun Sword – Michelle West; Black Magician Trilogy – Trudi Canavan; Second Sons Trilogy – Jennifer Fallon; Mistborn – Brandon Sanderson; Stormlight Archive – Brandon Sanderson | Chronicles of Elantra – Michelle Sagara; The Sun Sword – Michelle West; Black Magician Trilogy – Trudi Canavan; Second Sons Trilogy – Jennifer Fallon; Mistborn – Brandon Sanderson; Stormlight Archive – Brandon Sanderson | ||
− | + | ;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid? | |
− | Astronaut or Supreme Overlord of the Universe. Either one would have been acceptable. | + | Astronaut or Supreme Overlord of the Universe. Either one would have been acceptable. |
[[Category:Who's Who Members]] | [[Category:Who's Who Members]] | ||
[[Category:US Members]] | [[Category:US Members]] | ||
[[Category:North American Members]] | [[Category:North American Members]] | ||
+ | [[Category:TarValon.Net Aes Sedai]] | ||
[[Category:Former Gray Ajah Aes Sedai]] | [[Category:Former Gray Ajah Aes Sedai]] | ||
[[Category:Former White Ajah Aes Sedai]] | [[Category:Former White Ajah Aes Sedai]] | ||
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[[Category:Unaffiliated Aes Sedai and Gaidin]] | [[Category:Unaffiliated Aes Sedai and Gaidin]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Senior Member Interviews]] | ||
[[Category:Val'Cueran Bondmates]] | [[Category:Val'Cueran Bondmates]] |
Revision as of 02:46, 16 November 2021
Elanda Tonil | ||
Real Name | Suzy | |
Location | New England, USA | |
Birthday | ||
TarValon.Net Information | ||
Affiliation | ||
Rank | Aes Sedai | |
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Join Date | August 7, 2002 | |
Bonded to | Alora Sionn | |
Link to Forum Profile | ||
Merits | ||
Contents
Tower History
- Joined TarValon.Net: August 7, 2002
- Joined Tower: August 7, 2002
- Raised Accepted: October 10, 2002
- Raised Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah: December 13, 2002
- Demoted to Accepted: July 1, 2007
- Aspired to the White Ajah: October 1, 2016
- Raised Aes Sedai of the White Ajah: April 22, 2017
- Left the White Ajah: October 21, 2021
Tower Involvement
Current
Previous
- Tar Valon Times Staff: December 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021
- Survey Project Manager: August 13, 2018 - December 28, 2020
- Outreach Activities Team: June 18, 2017 - June 30, 2020
- Heart of the White Ajah: October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
- Education and Employment/ Home and Garden/ Health and Fitness /Sports Fanatics/ Entertainment Forum Moderator: July 15, 2019 - May 10, 2020
- Current Events Forum Moderator:
- July 3, 2018 - May 10, 2020
- January 22, 2017 - July 15, 2017
- Gaming/ Tech Talk/ Hand Crafts/ Fine Arts & Literary Pursuits Forum Moderator:
- July 3, 2018 - July 14, 2019
- July 5, 2016 - January 21, 2017
- Sitter for the White Ajah: Fall 2018
- General Forum/ Frivolous Fun Forum Moderator: July 15, 2017 - July 3, 2018
- White Ajah Soul: July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
- Head of the Gray Ajah: May 6, 2003 - May 9, 2006
Awards
- Feastday Award: Rock Star of Shaoman - 2018
- Amyrlin's Award: Unsung Servant - 2018
- Keeper's Award: Staff Member of the Year - 2017
Merits
Gold
Silver
Avendesora
Tower Relationships
Bonding
- Current
- Bonded to Alora Sionn, Gaidin of Val'Cueran: October 28, 2018 - present
- Previous
- Bonded to Stephen Lightheart, former Aes Sedai of the White Ajah: August 18, 2021 - October 6, 2021
- Bonded to Darim Pelegro, Gaidin of Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb: August 16, 2004 - July 1, 2007
Mentoring
- Mentor
- Aliandra Santorin, Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah
- Avendaella Tikvah, then Aes Sedai of the White Ajah
- Mentees
Official Event Attendance
- Anniversary Party 2005 - Estes Park, Colorado, USA
Senior Member Interview
Added March 8, 2019
- How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?
Since about 1996.
- How did you first get into the series?
I was 9 and I hated reading. My mom eventually forced me to sit down so she could read the first WoT book to me. The deal was, if I made it to the end of the book and still didn’t like reading and books, she would stop bothering me about finding something I wanted to read. After a few chapters I stole… erm, borrowed the book while she was sleeping and disappeared into my room, only resurfacing a few months later when I’d finished all the books that were published at that point (book 6 or 7). Mom won that bet and my sleep cycle has never recovered.
- Who is your favorite "hero"?
Maybe Egwene? Though Amys and Sorilea are also fantastic. So is Rhuarc.
- Favorite bad guy/gal?
Semirhage. Most definitely Semirhage.
- Favorite book and scene?
Book 3, shortly after Mat wakes up in the Tower after being Healed. He goes for a walk and comes across the Warders-in-training. He ends up accidentally challenging Gawyn and Galad to a competition, them with their swords, and him with a quarterstaff. In just a few moments he wipes the floor with them.
- If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?
Probably a farmer or other low to moderate-low income person… just like the vast majority of people in Randland…
- How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member?
I was reading theories on Dragonmount, saw Eleyan posting there, followed a link in her sig which brought me to TarValon.Net. About five minutes later, I signed the novice book.
- Do you have any hobbies?
Quilting, reading, learning piano.
- What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Home Free, Piano Guys, various classical, Lindsey Stirling, Evanesence, Beyonce, anything that sounds good to me.
- What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?
Buffy, NCIS, LotR, You’ve Got Mail, Fried Green Tomatoes, Star Trek Voyager, Iron Man.
- Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?
Chronicles of Elantra – Michelle Sagara; The Sun Sword – Michelle West; Black Magician Trilogy – Trudi Canavan; Second Sons Trilogy – Jennifer Fallon; Mistborn – Brandon Sanderson; Stormlight Archive – Brandon Sanderson
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
Astronaut or Supreme Overlord of the Universe. Either one would have been acceptable.