Emerald ní Róhan
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| Emerylde niRohan | ||
| Real Name | Melissa | |
| Location | MD, USA | |
| Birthday | April 2 | |
| TarValon.Net Information | ||
| Affiliation | White Ajah | |
| Rank | Aes Sedai | |
| Title | ||
| Join Date | November 3, 2005 | |
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| Link to Forum Profile | ||
Contents
Tower History
- Joined TarValon.Net: November 3, 2005
- Joined Tower: July 19, 2006
- Raised Accepted: October 23, 2006
- Aspired White:
- Raised Aes Sedai: May 19, 2008
Tower Involvement
Current
Previous
- Wrote for the library: Egwene's Dreams
Awards
Merits
Tower Relationships
Bonding
Mentoring
- Mentor
- Mentees
Other Tower Relationships
Official Event Attendance
Senior Member Interview
Emerylde niRohan, April 21, 2010
- What is your Tower name?
Emerylde niRohan
- When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the White Ajah?
May 19th of 2008
- Why did you choose White?
I made a point of spending at least two weeks with each Ajah. Some I spent a little more time with than others. Ultimately, when I guested with the White Ajah it just felt like home. I enjoy the connections with the book Whites (logic and philosophy), but also the fact that we are diverse and bring our perspectives together in ways that help unify, rather than divide, us.
- Are you like the Whites in the Books?
Sometimes. Even in the midst of the wildest emotional extremes, logic is always there. When examining a problem, I look at the facts presented and determine the most logical solution. However I do not consider myself to be cold and aloof and above wordly matters. I have to live in this world, and I'm part of it.
- Are you like a rock and have a serene face all the time?
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Ha ha haha ha ha haaaaa!!!
- How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
Thoroughly enjoyable. I was welcomed warmly and had all the usual newbie questions answered with kindness and patience.
- How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Many, many days. Weeks even. Possibly months. Since October 26th of 2005.
- What things do you do for TV.net?
I show up occasionally. <_< When I can I like to join the book discussions with new people who join the site and get them further engaged in the site itself.
- How did you get to read the Series?
In college, when I played AD&D, the Dungeon Master used elements from the series to create his characters classes and such. I was curious, so I started reading "Eye of the World" and was hooked.
- To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Nobody.
- Who is your mentee, if you have one?
Nobody.
- Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Favorite character changes depending on situation and book. I'm rather fond of Aviendha. Favorite Nation: Saldaea without a doubt. They are known for horsemanship and, I identify strongly with characteristics of some of the female Saldaean characters.
- 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?)
Yup. Loved them! It's so nice to put faces to names. In some cases, real life interaction has actually made online interaction easier with people. Plus, the events themselves have been well planned and fun!
- What kind of music do you like?
Traditional Irish, bits and pieces of almost every category of music except heavy metal. Dance, classical, Middle Eastern, Disney soundtracks, Billy Squier, etc.
- What are your favorite movies?
Moulin Rouge, A Dog's Breakfast, Paycheck, Minority Report, Princess Bride, The Fifth Element, the Bourne trilogy, The One (Jet Li), lots of kung fu/martial arts flicks
- What job do you have?
At the time of this survey I am unemployed.
- Do you have a pet?
No. :-(
- What languages do you speak?
English tiny bits of Irish and Spanish
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I wanted to be a thoroughbred horse racing jockey. (Stupid growthiness. Couldn't stop at 5' to 5'3, could you? Nooooo.)
- Randland or our world?
Ugh. Randland if I can live in Saldaea.
- Alviarin or Seaine?
Why?
- Books or movies?
Depends on my mood.
- Candles or lamps?
Oil lamps and candles
- A short bio about yourself.
After all that other typing I'm supposed to write something longer? *pout* Born April 2, 1971 in Annapolis, MD Raised in Virginia, Massachusetts and Connecticut. College in VA Moved back to Massachusetts. Played Dungeons and Dragons in college. Somehow got a degree in Communications. Spent lots of time in Irish pubs in Boston for the following 5 years; not drinking, playing with Irish musicians. Moved to Maryland and taught high school for 3 years. Loved the students. The "grown ups" sucked. Politics. Lazy, apathetic parents. Teachers are not paid enough. They shouldn't have tenure, though. Anyway... Worked and lived at Pimlico Racetrack for 2 years, taking care of the racehorses. If I could have made my living at it, I'd have stayed. Major loss in salary factor and ability to keep up with technology, but totally worth it. Worked for an odd little IT company for 4 years. Now unemployed. Ugh. I'm in resume mode. Always love horses. Did a lot of riding in my teens and in college. Little time for it after that, sadly. Had the sweetest dog in the word from 1989 to 1998. 9 sweet years. I still miss her. I'm waiting to get into a good position to where I can get 2 dogs (so they can keep each other company). Meanwhile, I volunteer at the SPCA. Lots of doggies to play with! And when it's time, that's where I will get my dogs from. I like to play guitar and piano even though I'm horrible at them and can't read music anymore. I am currently reading the Bible. (That sentence should be good for a loooong time, since it's taking me ages to make progress.) I hope that's short enough. :)
