The Tower in 2004
This article is a stub. A longer, more in depth article will be added at a later time.
<< 2003 / 2005 >>
General
- Main article: 2004 Annual Report
Web based chat was initiated. This is in addition to weekly radio shows and games. For the first time, the Tar Valon Times is released on a monthly basis. The site also began to feature up to the minute Wheel of Time news. In the Library, the one thousandth article was added. Tarvalon.net also considers becoming a non-profit. During this year Tarvalon.net forums were down for about a month. It became known as "the exile."
Administration
- Main article: 2004 Admin Meeting
The second Admin meeting was held in July, where a new Departmental structure was created. This marked the first time ever that the Amyrlin, the Keeper and the Master at Arms were present in person. The departments of Administration, Membership, Information Technology, Research and Communications, and Membership Services were created. The decision was made to add a fourth company. It was also decided to discontinue mandatory Grey Counselling. The decision at this time regarding Senior Members switching Ajahs was no.
Membership
General
TarValon.net reached a membership level of 100 active Aes Sedai. @tarvalon.net email addresses began being offered to those Accepted/Soldier and above in rank.
Raisings
- Main article: 2004 Raisings
Sixteen Aes Sedai are known to have been raised and fifteen Gaidin.
Bondings
- Main article: 2004 Bondings
Fourteen couples are known to have bonded in 2004
Events
- Main article: Anniversary Party 2004
May 21-23, Chicago
- Main article: Fall Ball 2004
October 23-26, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Main article: Euro Party 2004
August 13-16, Finland
- Main article: Aussie Party 2005
February 6-7, Perth This is the first Australian Party