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''Kerna Shedrian, Senior Member Interview, January 29, 2008''
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|TowerName=Kerna Shedrian
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|RealName=Karen
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|Location=Dublin, {{Ireland}}
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|Birthday=19 April
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|Affiliation={{Blue2}}
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|TowerRank={{as}}
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|JoinDate=March 20, 2002
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|BondedTo=[[Paxam Leratharn]]
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==Tower History==
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*Joined {{TV}}: March 20, 2002
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*Joined {{Tower}}: March 20, 2002
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*Raised {{Accepted}}: May 4, 2006
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*{{aspired}} to the {{Blue2}}: May 10, 2006
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*Raised {{AS}}: September 21, 2006
  
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==Tower Involvement==
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===Current===
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===Previous===
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*{{sitter}} for the {{blue2}}:
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**{{spring22hall}}
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**{{spring14hall}}
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**{{fall09hall}}
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*[[Director of Research and Records]]: November 8, 2015 - September 17, 2018
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*[[User:Kerna_Shedrian|Researcher]]: June 2007 - November 8, 2015
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*[[Integration Focus Group]] member: May 1, 2014 - August 26, 2014
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*[[Servants of All Planning Committee]] member: August 2012 - March 22, 2014
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*Member of the [[Department of Community Outreach]]: May 23, 2011 - January 16, 2014
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*[[Archiving Minion]]: July 11, 2011 - November 18, 2011
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*[[Merit Minion]]:
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**December 1, 2012 - January, 2016
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**December 6, 2011 - January 1, 2012
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*{{Head}} of the {{blue2}}: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
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*{{Historian}}: May 12, 2010 - November 4, 2012
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*[[Department of Philanthrophy Staff]]: January 26, 2010 - May 23, 2011
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*General {{Mod}}: May 10, 2010 - July 1, 2010
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*Mundane World {{Mod}}: January 1, 2010 - May 10, 2010
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*[[Officially Unofficial#Soul|Soul]] of the {{blue2}}: April 2007 - October 2007
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*{{Heart}} of the {{Blue2}}: October 2006 - April 2007
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*{{teacher}}:
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**[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/wiki-editing-with-kerna-sedai.19885/ Wiki Editing]: September 15 - February 2016
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**[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/wiki-editing-with-kerna-sedai.13986/ Wiki Editing]: April 2014 - May 2014
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**Nations and Cultures: May 2006 - November 2006
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*{{Creativity|Kerna Shedrian}}
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*{{Editor|Kerna Shedrian}}
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*Tar Valon Times [[Member Spotlight: Kerna_Shedrian|Member Spotlight about Kerna Shedrian]] (January 2012)
  
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'''What's your Tower name?'''
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===Awards===
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*{{AAyear|2014}}: Unsung Servant - 2014
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*{{AAyear|2011}}: Servant of All - 2011
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===Merits===
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{{Writing|130(ish)}}{{Attendance7}}{{Mentor2}}{{AdminWorking|18}}{{StaffWorking|141}}
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====Platinum====
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{{MembershipPlatinum}}
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====Gold====
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{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{AmyrlinsAward}}{{AmyrlinsAward}}{{GroupPride}}{{Globetrotter}}{{ClimbingLadder}}{{StaffGold}}{{StaffGold}}{{EditingGold}}{{WritingGold}}
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====Silver====
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{{AttendanceSilver}}{{ExecSilver}}{{TeachingSilver}}{{Sponsor}}
  
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Kerna Shedrian
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====Privileges Earned====
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*Extra Bond
  
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===Avendesora===
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{{goldleaf}}{{darkestgreen}}
  
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'''When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah?'''
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==Tower Relationships==
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===Bonding===
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*{{Bonded}} to [[Paxam Leratharn]], {{gaidin}} of {{DM}}: April 20, 2010 - present
  
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September 2006
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===Mentoring===
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;Mentor
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*[[Manora al'Sara]], {{as}} of the {{blue2}}
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;Mentees
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*[[Zarathi al'Domir]], {{as}} of the {{gray2}}
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*[[Pip al'Dealys]], {{gaidin}} of {{MDD2}}
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*[[Kaelin Quinlan]], former {{Accepted}}
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*[[Amendra Roshan]], former {{Novice}}
  
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===Other Tower Relationships===
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*Real-life big sister of [[Rohan Shedrian]], {{soldier}}
  
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'''Why did you choose Blue?'''
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==Official Event Attendance==
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{{anni2017}}
  
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I felt I could contribute best to the site as a Blue. I like to get involved in projects and this fits the Blue ideal. To be Blue also means to be an individual and yet somehow part of a family. I fit as sometimes I like to be a bit of a loner :)
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{{jcon2016}}
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{{jcon2017}}
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{{jcon2018}}
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{{jcon2019}}
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{{jcon2022}}
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{{jcon2023}}
  
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{{summereuro2006}}
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{{wintereuro2010}}
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{{euro2011}}
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{{euro2015}}
  
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'''Are you like the Blues in the Books?'''
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==Tower Sworn Interview==
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{{Template:BlueQs
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|01=I chose Blue for their sense of fun, sense of humour and sense of duty. The Blue focus appealed to me and the ladies just sold the deal.
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|02=I'm quite like the Blues in the books. I like to get stuck into projects. I tend to plot sometimes and maybe I manipulate a little >.> but both require patience :P I'd like to travel more but I don't think I could travel for the sake of travelling.
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|03=I like [[Siuan]], I think you get to understand her the most of all the Blues. She's determined, resourceful and yet she's got a soft gooey centre. She is the most human of all the Blues you get to meet.
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|04=I've been a fan since 2002. I've reread the series countless times at this stage, at least once a year.
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|05=A boy in my college class was reading the series. He was toward the end of book 4 so had book 5 with him too one day. We used to have long breaks between classes, sometimes 3 or 4 hours. I was bored so started reading the prologue to book 5 while he was reading the other. Next day he brought book 1 in for me and it went from there.
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|06=I'm a [[Mat]] fan. I've read through the books just skipping to his chapters once or twice. I enjoyed his courtship especially.
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|07=Hmmm... it changes by the book. I'm going to go with [[Lanfear]] over all though. Selfish, manipulative and pretty darn badass!
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|08=Book 5 is my favourite, maybe it's because it's what got me into WoT or maybe it's coz there is no [[Perrin]].
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|09=An [[:Category:Innkeepers|innkeeper]] could be cool. But if you're going to be in a fantasy you may aswell live it up so I'd like to be an {{as}} but one that's out in the world rather than in the Tower. I'd pop back only to shake things up.
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|10=I was googling back in the early days and found a few WoT sites; Dragonmount, Stone Dogs etc. I believe Stone Dogs was what linked me here and I was soon hooked. I had a few LoAs until we got proper broadband in my parents around the time book 10 was released, I think. It prompted me back and I realised I wanted to stick around permanently.
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|11=I'm a Trainee Accountant in a Recruitment company, mostly doing payroll and such. Pretty dull really but I do like spreadsheets.
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|12=Besides reading I like puzzles and spreadsheets. I enjoy editing the library here and researching WoT stuff.
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|13=I love pop. I really love old songs though, new songs tend to get over played really quickly! I love singing crap and dancing around. In a club I prefer RnB to dance music though.
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|14=Dirty Dancing, Labyrinth, Willow, Grease, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Braveheart are some of my favourite films. TV shows change depending on the season but Buffy, Grey's Anatomy, Blue Bloods, Friends, Two and a Half Men and the Simpsons are ones that I could watch at any time no matter how often I've seen the episode before.
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|15=I love series. I'd much rather read a series than an individual book so I've read quite a bit of fantasy. Butcher's Alera series was pretty good, Ilona Andrew's Kate Daniel's series is pretty good fluff, as is Karen Marie Moning's Fever series. I liked Eddings Belgariad series (but not mad about the Mallorean), LotR is obviously worth a read, and a reread! I enjoyed ASoIaF too. Besides fantasy I like Historical fiction. Conn Iggulden's Conquerors series is well worth the read and Philippa Gregory is worth picking up.
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|16=I wanted to be President (or so I wrote on one questionnaire when I was small) but teacher and nun also featured. I'd love to own my own store/pub but I do enjoy numbers and spreadsheets so it seems I'm destined for finance, alas!
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They are much more determined and manipulative than I. But I think I am a little.
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'''Do you plot and manipulate? Do you travel a lot? '''
 
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I do plot. Sometimes I have ideas and I get stuck into them. I wouldn't say I manipulate.
 
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I have travelled around a little but on holidays only. I haven't travelled for the sake of travelling.
 
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'''How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?'''
 
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I was never a Citizen as when I originally joined the site the rank had not yet been introduced. I loved being a Novice and Accepted. You get to have a lot of fun, even the classes were fun.
 
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'''How long have you been a member of TV.net?'''
 
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Since March 2002
 
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'''What things do you do for TV.net?'''
 
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I have run two classes, worked on some member manual, contributed several articles to the Tower library, am a member of the Research team and have served as both Heart and Soul for the Blue Ajah.
 
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'''How did you get to read the Series?'''
 
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A boy in my college was reading them and let me borrow them for the breaks in between classes. I got hooked
 
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'''To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?'''
 
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n/a
 
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'''Who is your mentee, if you have one?'''
 
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Zarathi was my mentee but she's all grown up now.
 
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'''Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?'''
 
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I like Mat. He's a nice cheeky chappy. Favourite Nation is probably Andor. I don't know why it just seems to be strong and proud yet just. The others all seem flawed.
 
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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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Yes I was at Euro 06 in Skipton. I had a great time. RL functions are what makes our community so different and I think all members should try and experience at least one.
 
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'''What kind of music do you like?'''
 
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I like old pop songs. I hate over played songs but if I'm out on a night out I like the DJ to play R&B otherwise at home I listen to 60s/70s music
 
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'''What are your favorite movies?'''
 
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Dirty Dancing, Footloose, and then comedies and stuff
 
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'''What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?'''
 
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I dunno if I can pick just one
 
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'''What job do you have?'''
 
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I'm training to be an Accountant
 
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'''Do you have a pet?'''
 
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No, we do have two fish but neither belong to me.
 
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'''What languages do you speak?'''
 
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Besides English I have a good bit of Irish and French and I know a couple of sentences in other languages but nothing much.
 
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'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
 
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Teacher, though I do remember filling in a form when I was in school stating that I wanted to be President of Ireland.
 
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'''Moiraine or Siuan?'''
 
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At the moment Siuan as I feel I know her better.
 
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'''Shienar or Saldaea?'''
 
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Shienar, I like the thought of the communal baths (j/k) I like the way they seem so old fashioned, chivalrous and full of honour.
 
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'''Tea or coffee?'''
 
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Tea, can't stand coffee. I drink 4 or 5 cuppa chas a day
 
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'''Books or movies?'''
 
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Books of course though I do like movies a lot too.
 
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'''A short bio about yourself.'''
 
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I'm 23, from Dublin. I like to collect books and I like things to match
 
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[[Category:Who's Who Members]]
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[[Category:Europe Members]]

Revision as of 01:23, 16 October 2023

Avatar Kerna.jpg
Kerna Shedrian
Real Name Karen
Location Dublin, Ireland
Birthday 19 April
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Blue Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title
Join Date March 20, 2002
Bonded to Paxam Leratharn
Link to Forum Profile
Merits
Membership Merit Gold 50.pngMembership Merit Gold 50.pngMembership Merit Gold 50.pngSenior Membership Merit Gold 50.pngSenior Membership Merit Gold 50.pngAmyrlins Award Merit 50.pngAmyrlins Award Merit 50.pngGroup Pride Merit Original 50.pngClimbing The Ladder Merit 50.pngStaff Merit Gold 50.pngStaff Merit Gold 50.pngEditing Merit Gold 50.pngWriting Merit Gold 50.png

Tower History

Tower Involvement

Current

Previous

Awards

Merits

Platinum

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Gold

Senior Membership Merit Gold 300.png Senior Membership Merit Gold 300.png Senior Membership Merit Gold 300.png Amyrlins Award Merit 300.png Amyrlins Award Merit 300.png Group Pride Merit 300.png Globetrotter Merit 300.png Climbing The Ladder Merit 300.png Staff Merit Gold 300.png Staff Merit Gold 300.png Editing Merit Gold 300.png Writing Merit Gold 300.png

Silver

Events Attendance Merit Silver 300.png Executive Merit Silver 300.png Teaching Merit Silver 300.png SponsorSilver300.png


Privileges Earned

  • Extra Bond

Avendesora

Gold 100.pngDarkest Green.png

Tower Relationships

Bonding

Mentoring

Mentor
Mentees

Other Tower Relationships

Official Event Attendance

Tower Sworn Interview

  • Why did you choose Blue?

I chose Blue for their sense of fun, sense of humour and sense of duty. The Blue focus appealed to me and the ladies just sold the deal.

  • Are you like the Blues in the books? Do you plot and manipulate? Do you travel a lot?

I'm quite like the Blues in the books. I like to get stuck into projects. I tend to plot sometimes and maybe I manipulate a little >.> but both require patience :P I'd like to travel more but I don't think I could travel for the sake of travelling.

I like Siuan, I think you get to understand her the most of all the Blues. She's determined, resourceful and yet she's got a soft gooey centre. She is the most human of all the Blues you get to meet.

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

I've been a fan since 2002. I've reread the series countless times at this stage, at least once a year.

  • How did you first get into the series?

A boy in my college class was reading the series. He was toward the end of book 4 so had book 5 with him too one day. We used to have long breaks between classes, sometimes 3 or 4 hours. I was bored so started reading the prologue to book 5 while he was reading the other. Next day he brought book 1 in for me and it went from there.

  • Who is your favorite "hero"?

I'm a Mat fan. I've read through the books just skipping to his chapters once or twice. I enjoyed his courtship especially.

  • Favorite bad guy/gal?

Hmmm... it changes by the book. I'm going to go with Lanfear over all though. Selfish, manipulative and pretty darn badass!

  • Favorite book and scene?

Book 5 is my favourite, maybe it's because it's what got me into WoT or maybe it's coz there is no Perrin.

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

An innkeeper could be cool. But if you're going to be in a fantasy you may aswell live it up so I'd like to be an Aes Sedai but one that's out in the world rather than in the Tower. I'd pop back only to shake things up.

  • How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?

I was googling back in the early days and found a few WoT sites; Dragonmount, Stone Dogs etc. I believe Stone Dogs was what linked me here and I was soon hooked. I had a few LoAs until we got proper broadband in my parents around the time book 10 was released, I think. It prompted me back and I realised I wanted to stick around permanently.

  • What do you do in "real life"?

I'm a Trainee Accountant in a Recruitment company, mostly doing payroll and such. Pretty dull really but I do like spreadsheets.

  • Do you have any hobbies?

Besides reading I like puzzles and spreadsheets. I enjoy editing the library here and researching WoT stuff.

  • What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

I love pop. I really love old songs though, new songs tend to get over played really quickly! I love singing crap and dancing around. In a club I prefer RnB to dance music though.

  • What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

Dirty Dancing, Labyrinth, Willow, Grease, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Braveheart are some of my favourite films. TV shows change depending on the season but Buffy, Grey's Anatomy, Blue Bloods, Friends, Two and a Half Men and the Simpsons are ones that I could watch at any time no matter how often I've seen the episode before.

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

I love series. I'd much rather read a series than an individual book so I've read quite a bit of fantasy. Butcher's Alera series was pretty good, Ilona Andrew's Kate Daniel's series is pretty good fluff, as is Karen Marie Moning's Fever series. I liked Eddings Belgariad series (but not mad about the Mallorean), LotR is obviously worth a read, and a reread! I enjoyed ASoIaF too. Besides fantasy I like Historical fiction. Conn Iggulden's Conquerors series is well worth the read and Philippa Gregory is worth picking up.

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

I wanted to be President (or so I wrote on one questionnaire when I was small) but teacher and nun also featured. I'd love to own my own store/pub but I do enjoy numbers and spreadsheets so it seems I'm destined for finance, alas!

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