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The Forums are one of the ways our members communicate with each other.  People at different levels of membership have [[Forum Visibility|access to different subforums]]. There are also a number of [[Forum_Emoticons|emoticons]] available.
 
The Forums are one of the ways our members communicate with each other.  People at different levels of membership have [[Forum Visibility|access to different subforums]]. There are also a number of [[Forum_Emoticons|emoticons]] available.
==Site Announcements==
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The forums marked with an *asterisk are sub-forums to the forum above them.
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==TarValon.Net Community==
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===Site Announcements===
 
Contains announcements regarding the community, its members, and administration.  
 
Contains announcements regarding the community, its members, and administration.  
It is moderated by the [[Executive Branch]] and the Junior Membership Administrators.
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It is moderated by the [[Executive Branch]] and the Tower Initiate Administrators.
===Hiring===
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====*Hiring====
 
All hiring posts are posted in the Hiring forum.
 
All hiring posts are posted in the Hiring forum.
  
==Introductions==
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===Introductions===
 
For new members to introduce themselves.  
 
For new members to introduce themselves.  
 
It is moderated by the {{Mayor}}.
 
It is moderated by the {{Mayor}}.
  
==Ask the White Tower==
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===Ask the White Tower===
 
{{TV}}'s help section.
 
{{TV}}'s help section.
===FAQ & Member Information===
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====*FAQ & Member Information====
 
This forum is the fastest way to get help regarding membership issues, technology questions, etc.  
 
This forum is the fastest way to get help regarding membership issues, technology questions, etc.  
===Graphic Projects and Requests===
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====*Graphic Projects and Requests====
 
In this forum you may request graphics and advertise your graphic making skills! Any task posted is open to anyone, of any skill level.
 
In this forum you may request graphics and advertise your graphic making skills! Any task posted is open to anyone, of any skill level.
===Community Feedback===
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====*Community Feedback====
 
This is an opt-in only forum. If you want to opt-in you need to contact your Membership Administrator.
 
This is an opt-in only forum. If you want to opt-in you need to contact your Membership Administrator.
  
==General==
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===Events===
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These sub-forums are dedicated to real-life events and conferences our members attend and in which we participate.
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====*Local Events====
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A forum for planning local events in your community.
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====*Official Conferences====
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A forum for JordanCon and other Wheel of Time related conferences.
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====*Anniversary Party (NA)====
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A forum for planning TarValon.Net's anniversary party, which is held in the United States in the fall.
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====*EuroParty====
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A forum for planning for TarValon.Net's European event - EuroParty.
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====*Spring Fling (NA)====
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A forum for planning TarValon.Net's spring event, which is help in the United States.
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====*South Pacific====
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A forum for planning events in the South Pacific.
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===Servant of All===
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"Aes Sedai" means "Servants of All" in the Old Tongue. This forum is for sharing experiences on how we are Aes Sedai in real life.
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===Tar Valon Times===
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TarValon.Net's blog is called the Tar Valon Times and is housed in this forum.
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==The City of Tar Valon==
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===General===
 
An all-purpose forum. General announcements can be found here, along with topics of conversation about the mundane world and our lives in general.  
 
An all-purpose forum. General announcements can be found here, along with topics of conversation about the mundane world and our lives in general.  
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Frivolous Fun===
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===City Square===
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This is the administrative forum for the citizens of Tar Valon. 
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It is moderated by the {{Mayor}}.
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====*The Blue Cat Inn====
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This a Citizen only forum, seen by both Citizens and resident citizens, but Tower Sworn cannot visit.
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Access to the forum have the {{Mayor}}, [[City Council]] members and the Executives.
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====*The Apartments====
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Area where resident citizens and Tower Sworn may mingle.
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It is moderated by the {{Mayor}}.
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===The Olde Warder and Hen===
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Area where citizens, Tower Initiates, and Tower Sworn may mingle.
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It is moderated by the {{Mayor}} and the [[Forum Moderators]].
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====*Forum Games====
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This is dedicated to Mafia and Assassins games. It is moderated by the [[Director of Online Events]].
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====*Frivolous Fun====
 
This forum is dedicated to fun quizzes, jokes, and other entertaining diversions.
 
This forum is dedicated to fun quizzes, jokes, and other entertaining diversions.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Forum Games===
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====*Virtual Events====
This is dedicated to Mafia and Assassins games. It is moderated by the [[Game Master]]s.
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A forum for planning virtual events that usually take place on our Discord server or on another platform.  
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===Guild Hall===
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The Guild Hall is the place where people can discuss creating a new guild. Each established guild has its own subforum.
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====*Gaming Guild====
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====*Fitness Guild====
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====*Written Roleplay Guild====
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====*Writers & Authors Guild====
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====*Visual & Performing Arts Guild====
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====*Chaotic Kitchen Guild====
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====*Fiber Arts, Sewing, & Crafting Guild====
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====*Tea Lovers Guild====
  
==Discussion Halls==
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===Discussion Halls===
Here you'll find areas dedicated to all areas of conversation. Jump on in and get to know what our Community is interested in talking about!
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Here you will find areas dedicated to all areas of conversation. Jump on in and get to know what our Community is interested in talking about!
===News & Politics===
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====*News & Politics====
This is a forum for an open exchange of all news and politics related topics. It is a self-moderated forum and one needs to apply to be able to see it. Follow [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/current-events-forum-changes.45024/ this link] if you wish you opt-in this forum.
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This is a forum for an open exchange of all news and politics related topics. It is a self-moderated forum and one needs to apply to be able to see it. If you wish you opt-in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
===Spirituality & Religion===
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====*Spirituality & Religion====
This is a forum for openly talking about all religions and beliefs. It is a self-moderated forum and one needs to apply to be able to see it. Follow [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/current-events-forum-changes.45024/ this link] if you wish you opt-in this forum.
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This is a forum for openly talking about all religions and beliefs. It is a self-moderated forum and one needs to apply to be able to see it. If you wish you opt-in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
===Education & Employment===
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====*Gender Discussion====
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A forum open to all membership levels about discussing gender identity. If you wish you opt-in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
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====*Education & Employment====
 
For discussing everything related to jobs or education.
 
For discussing everything related to jobs or education.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Sports & Entertainment===
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====*Sports & Entertainment====
 
A forum for entertainment of all kinds, from sports to stage shows to TV to movies to radio and beyond!
 
A forum for entertainment of all kinds, from sports to stage shows to TV to movies to radio and beyond!
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Video & Board Games===
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====*Science & Technology====
For discussing all types of games.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
===Science & Technology===
 
 
For discussion of science, concepts, computers, computer parts, tech support, etc. Anyone may participate, give advice and answer questions in this forum, even though they might not be qualified to do so.
 
For discussion of science, concepts, computers, computer parts, tech support, etc. Anyone may participate, give advice and answer questions in this forum, even though they might not be qualified to do so.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Home & Garden===
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====*Home & Garden====
 
For discussing cooking, gardening, entertaining, pets, home improvement, etc.
 
For discussing cooking, gardening, entertaining, pets, home improvement, etc.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Health & Fitness===
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====*Health & Fitness====
 
For discussing how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
 
For discussing how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
===Makerspace===
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====*Makerspace====
 
For discussing all things related to creation; performing arts, writing, crafting, sewing, fine arts, visual arts, etc.
 
For discussing all things related to creation; performing arts, writing, crafting, sewing, fine arts, visual arts, etc.
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
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====*Non-WoT Literature & Fiction====
==Servant of All==
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A forum for discussing literature and fiction that is not Wheel of Time.
For discussion of our [[Servant of All]] program.
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It is moderated by the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
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====*Costume/Cosplay====
==Events==
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A forum for discussing the making and wearing of costumes. It is moderated by the [[Costume Team]].
These sub-forums are dedicated to real-life events and conferences our members attend and in which we participate.  
 
===Local Events===
 
===Virtual Events===
 
===Official Conferences===
 
===Anniversary Party (NA)===
 
===EuroParty===
 
===Spring Fling (NA)===
 
===South Pacific===
 
  
 
==The Library==
 
==The Library==
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A forum for [[TarValon.net Classes‎|classes]] on a variety of Wheel of Time and TarValon.Net related subjects.  
 
A forum for [[TarValon.net Classes‎|classes]] on a variety of Wheel of Time and TarValon.Net related subjects.  
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] and the [[Headteacher]]s.
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] and the [[Headteacher]]s.
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===The Head Librarian's Desk===
 
===The Head Librarian's Desk===
 
Office of our Director of Research and Records and her staff.  
 
Office of our Director of Research and Records and her staff.  
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]].
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]].
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===Book Discussion===
 
===Book Discussion===
====Wheel of Time - New Readers====
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====*Wheel of Time - New Readers====
 
This forum is for those, who haven't yet finished reading the Wheel of Time series.  
 
This forum is for those, who haven't yet finished reading the Wheel of Time series.  
 
In this forum, it is advised to moderate your posts, depending on the knowledge of the person, who is asking a question/creating a thread.
 
In this forum, it is advised to moderate your posts, depending on the knowledge of the person, who is asking a question/creating a thread.
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] for spoilers and by the [[Forum Moderator]]s for CoC.
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] for spoilers and by the [[Forum Moderator]]s for CoC.
====Wheel of Time - Spoilers====
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====*Wheel of Time - Spoilers====
 
This forum is to those who have already finished the series and it's free to post spoilers.
 
This forum is to those who have already finished the series and it's free to post spoilers.
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] for spoilers and by the [[Forum Moderator]]s for CoC.
 
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] for spoilers and by the [[Forum Moderator]]s for CoC.
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====*Brandon Sanderson====
  
====Brandon Sanderson====
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===Wheel of Time on Prime===
====Non-WoT Discussion====
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A forum for discussing all things WoT TV show. be advised that this forum is not full spoiler free and also be careful about spoilers.
It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] and the [[Forum Moderators]], with the Director of Research editing blatant spoilers and rule breaking and the Moderators also taking responsibility for more subtle spoilers or issues that are not so clear cut, as well as any discussions that may turn abusive.
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It is moderated by the [[Director of Research and Records]] for spoilers and by the [[Forum Moderator]]s for CoC.
===Wheel of Time TV Show===
 
Keep an eye on this forum for up-to-date info and all discussions about the Wheel of Time TV show.
 
===Costume/Cosplay===
 
A forum for discussing the making and wearing of costumes. It is moderated by the [[Costume Team]]
 
 
 
==The City of Tar Valon==
 
===The Blue Cat Inn===
 
This a Citizen only forum, seen by both Citizens and resident citizens, but Senior members cannot visit.
 
Access to the forum have the {{Mayor}}, [[City Council]] members and the Executives.
 
===City Hall===
 
This is the administrative forum for the citizens of Tar Valon. 
 
It is moderated by the {{Mayor}}.
 
===The Olde Warder and Hen===
 
Area where citizens, {{JM}}s and {{SM}}s may mingle.
 
It is moderated by the {{Mayor}} and the [[Forum Moderators]].
 
===The Apartments===
 
Area where resident citizens and Senior Members may mingle.
 
It is moderated by the {{Mayor}}.
 
  
 
==The White Tower==
 
==The White Tower==
 
===The Hall of Initiates===
 
===The Hall of Initiates===
====The Dormitory====
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====*The Dormitory====
====The Office of the Master/Mistress of Novices and Recruits====
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The forum where Tower Initiates mingle and Tower Sworn can come visit.
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====*Abandoned Corridor====
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The Tower Initiates mingle privately in this forum, without those pesky Tower Sworn looking over them.
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The forum is visible by the Mistress of Novices and Recruits and Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers.
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====*The Office of the Master/Mistress of Novices and Recruits====
 
The office of the Mistress of Novices and Recruits is a good place to find news and information about your membership level.
 
The office of the Mistress of Novices and Recruits is a good place to find news and information about your membership level.
====The Office of the Master/Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers====
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====*The Office of the Master/Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers====
 
The office of the Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers is a good place to find news and information about your membership level.
 
The office of the Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers is a good place to find news and information about your membership level.
====Abandoned Corridor====
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The Junior Members mingle privately in this forum, without those pesky Senior Members looking over them.
 
 
===Within the Tower===
 
===Within the Tower===
====Senior Members====
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====*Tower Sworn====
====The Parlour====
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====*The Parlor====
This is an opt in forum for those Senior Members who identify as female. To opt in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
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This is an opt in forum for those Tower Sworn who identify as female. To opt in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
====The Clubhouse====
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====*The Clubhouse====
This is an opt in forum for those Senior Members who identify as male. To opt in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
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This is an opt in forum for those Tower Sworn who identify as male. To opt in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.
====The Crossroads====
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====*The Crossroads====
This is a forum for all Unaffiliated Senior Members.
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This is a forum for all Unaffiliated Tower Sworn.
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====Yellow Ajah Sitting Room====
 
====Yellow Ajah Sitting Room====
 
====Yellow Ajah Chambers====
 
====Yellow Ajah Chambers====
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Latest revision as of 09:45, 6 November 2023

The TarValon.Net Membership Manual contains additional information on this topic.

The Forums are one of the ways our members communicate with each other. People at different levels of membership have access to different subforums. There are also a number of emoticons available.

The forums marked with an *asterisk are sub-forums to the forum above them.

Contents

TarValon.Net Community

Site Announcements

Contains announcements regarding the community, its members, and administration. It is moderated by the Executive Branch and the Tower Initiate Administrators.

*Hiring

All hiring posts are posted in the Hiring forum.

Introductions

For new members to introduce themselves. It is moderated by the Mayor.

Ask the White Tower

TarValon.Net's help section.

*FAQ & Member Information

This forum is the fastest way to get help regarding membership issues, technology questions, etc.

*Graphic Projects and Requests

In this forum you may request graphics and advertise your graphic making skills! Any task posted is open to anyone, of any skill level.

*Community Feedback

This is an opt-in only forum. If you want to opt-in you need to contact your Membership Administrator.

Events

These sub-forums are dedicated to real-life events and conferences our members attend and in which we participate.

*Local Events

A forum for planning local events in your community.

*Official Conferences

A forum for JordanCon and other Wheel of Time related conferences.

*Anniversary Party (NA)

A forum for planning TarValon.Net's anniversary party, which is held in the United States in the fall.

*EuroParty

A forum for planning for TarValon.Net's European event - EuroParty.

*Spring Fling (NA)

A forum for planning TarValon.Net's spring event, which is help in the United States.

*South Pacific

A forum for planning events in the South Pacific.

Servant of All

"Aes Sedai" means "Servants of All" in the Old Tongue. This forum is for sharing experiences on how we are Aes Sedai in real life.

Tar Valon Times

TarValon.Net's blog is called the Tar Valon Times and is housed in this forum.

The City of Tar Valon

General

An all-purpose forum. General announcements can be found here, along with topics of conversation about the mundane world and our lives in general. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

City Square

This is the administrative forum for the citizens of Tar Valon. It is moderated by the Mayor.

*The Blue Cat Inn

This a Citizen only forum, seen by both Citizens and resident citizens, but Tower Sworn cannot visit. Access to the forum have the Mayor, City Council members and the Executives.

*The Apartments

Area where resident citizens and Tower Sworn may mingle. It is moderated by the Mayor.

The Olde Warder and Hen

Area where citizens, Tower Initiates, and Tower Sworn may mingle. It is moderated by the Mayor and the Forum Moderators.

*Forum Games

This is dedicated to Mafia and Assassins games. It is moderated by the Director of Online Events.

*Frivolous Fun

This forum is dedicated to fun quizzes, jokes, and other entertaining diversions. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Virtual Events

A forum for planning virtual events that usually take place on our Discord server or on another platform.

Guild Hall

The Guild Hall is the place where people can discuss creating a new guild. Each established guild has its own subforum.

*Gaming Guild

*Fitness Guild

*Written Roleplay Guild

*Writers & Authors Guild

*Visual & Performing Arts Guild

*Chaotic Kitchen Guild

*Fiber Arts, Sewing, & Crafting Guild

*Tea Lovers Guild

Discussion Halls

Here you will find areas dedicated to all areas of conversation. Jump on in and get to know what our Community is interested in talking about!

*News & Politics

This is a forum for an open exchange of all news and politics related topics. It is a self-moderated forum and one needs to apply to be able to see it. If you wish you opt-in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.

*Spirituality & Religion

This is a forum for openly talking about all religions and beliefs. It is a self-moderated forum and one needs to apply to be able to see it. If you wish you opt-in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.

*Gender Discussion

A forum open to all membership levels about discussing gender identity. If you wish you opt-in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.

*Education & Employment

For discussing everything related to jobs or education. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Sports & Entertainment

A forum for entertainment of all kinds, from sports to stage shows to TV to movies to radio and beyond! It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Science & Technology

For discussion of science, concepts, computers, computer parts, tech support, etc. Anyone may participate, give advice and answer questions in this forum, even though they might not be qualified to do so. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Home & Garden

For discussing cooking, gardening, entertaining, pets, home improvement, etc. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Health & Fitness

For discussing how to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Makerspace

For discussing all things related to creation; performing arts, writing, crafting, sewing, fine arts, visual arts, etc. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Non-WoT Literature & Fiction

A forum for discussing literature and fiction that is not Wheel of Time. It is moderated by the Forum Moderators.

*Costume/Cosplay

A forum for discussing the making and wearing of costumes. It is moderated by the Costume Team.

The Library

The Classroom

A forum for classes on a variety of Wheel of Time and TarValon.Net related subjects. It is moderated by the Director of Research and Records and the Headteachers.

The Head Librarian's Desk

Office of our Director of Research and Records and her staff. It is moderated by the Director of Research and Records.

Book Discussion

*Wheel of Time - New Readers

This forum is for those, who haven't yet finished reading the Wheel of Time series. In this forum, it is advised to moderate your posts, depending on the knowledge of the person, who is asking a question/creating a thread. It is moderated by the Director of Research and Records for spoilers and by the Forum Moderators for CoC.

*Wheel of Time - Spoilers

This forum is to those who have already finished the series and it's free to post spoilers. It is moderated by the Director of Research and Records for spoilers and by the Forum Moderators for CoC.

*Brandon Sanderson

Wheel of Time on Prime

A forum for discussing all things WoT TV show. be advised that this forum is not full spoiler free and also be careful about spoilers. It is moderated by the Director of Research and Records for spoilers and by the Forum Moderators for CoC.

The White Tower

The Hall of Initiates

*The Dormitory

The forum where Tower Initiates mingle and Tower Sworn can come visit.

*Abandoned Corridor

The Tower Initiates mingle privately in this forum, without those pesky Tower Sworn looking over them. The forum is visible by the Mistress of Novices and Recruits and Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers.

*The Office of the Master/Mistress of Novices and Recruits

The office of the Mistress of Novices and Recruits is a good place to find news and information about your membership level.

*The Office of the Master/Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers

The office of the Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers is a good place to find news and information about your membership level.

Within the Tower

*Tower Sworn

*The Parlor

This is an opt in forum for those Tower Sworn who identify as female. To opt in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.

*The Clubhouse

This is an opt in forum for those Tower Sworn who identify as male. To opt in this forum, contact your Membership Administrator.

*The Crossroads

This is a forum for all Unaffiliated Tower Sworn.


The Sitting Rooms are the semi-private Ajah forums, where the Ajahs accept Guesting and Aspiring Accepted and Soldiers and where the Ajah Bondmates can also interact with the other Aes Sedai. It is moderated by the Head of Ajah and the Heart of Ajah.

The Chambers forums are reserved only for full Aes Sedai of that Ajah. It is moderated by the Head of Ajah and the Heart of Ajah.

Blue Ajah Sitting Room

Blue Ajah Chambers

Brown Ajah Sitting Room

Brown Ajah Chambers

Gray Ajah Sitting Room

Gray Ajah Chambers

Green Ajah Sitting Room

Green Ajah Chambers

Red Ajah Sitting Room

Red Ajah Chambers

White Ajah Sitting Room

White Ajah Chambers

Yellow Ajah Sitting Room

Yellow Ajah Chambers

The Great Rooms are the semi-private Company forums, where the Companies accept Guesting and Aspiring Accepted and Soldiers and where the Company Bondmates can also interact with the other Gaidin. It is moderated by the Company Commander and the Honour Guard.

The Chambers forums are reserved only for full Gaidin of that Company. It is moderated by the Company Commander and the Honour Guard.

Dai M'hael Great Room

Dai M'hael Chambers

Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb Great Room

Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb Chambers

San d'ma Shadar Great Room

San d'ma Shadar Chambers

Val'Cueran Great Room

Val'Cueran Chambers

TarValon.Net Administration

Forums for Staff members in different Departments.