Alyria Ess
Alyria Savoinya is an Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah.
Contents
History
Membership
- Raised to Novice of the White Tower: September 28, 2007
- Raised to Accepted of the White Tower: January 31, 2008
- Aspired to the Gray Ajah: March 29, 2008
- Raised to Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah: August 13, 2008
Past Involvement
- Served as Heart of the Gray Ajah: September 1, 2008 – March, 2009
Current Involvement
- Serving as #wheel Op: January 2009 – present
- Serving as Mayor of Tar Valon: July 2009 - present
Senior Member Interview
Alyria Savoinya, Senior Member Interview, February 5th 2009
- What is your Tower name?
Alyria Savoinya
- When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah?
August 2008
- Why did you choose Gray?
I felt like I could be "me" with these ladies. If I needed to break down and cry, I knew they would be there. If I was excited over something trivial, I knew they would be excited for me too. I knew if I needed help, they would have my back. Sisters is the only word that fits; they are my sisters.
- Are you like the Grays in the Books?
Occasionally. I always see both sides of a situation, which allows me to mediate effectively. However, I try to avoid such situations whenever possible. :p
- Do you love politics and do you like to discuss a lot?
I do, and yes I love to discuss politics, but only with those who understand that discuss does not mean "fight," and that it's possible to disagree respectfully.
- How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
Too short! I never realized the freedom of being a citizen until I was a novice, and then I rushed through novicehood too. I loved being an Accepted, though. It is a wonderful time of self-discovery and I loved the Guesting process.
- How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Since early June of 2007.
- What things do you do for TV.net?
I am in the process of ending my term as Heart of the Gray, I am part of the new Welcoming Committee, and I am an operator in tv.net's #wheel. All jobs I love, and never want to let go of!
- How did you get to read the Series?
My husband forced me into it. I wanted nothing to do with fantasy novels, but to appease him I read the first, and was hooked.
- Who is your mentee, if you have one?
I have two lovely mentees, Ilyana and Aduiavas.
- Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
My favorite is Elayne, because I am most like her, minus the spoiled aspect. I like Tear the most, because the Fortress is just too cool.
- 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?)
No official Tower functions, of yet.
- What kind of music do you like?
Girly music, like Tori Amos and Ani DiFranco.
- What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
I left Canada to go to school in the US to be near my now husband! Not a stupid thing, though, he's wonderful. :D
- What job do you have?
I work at a Holiday Inn, and am hoping to make a career of it.
- Do you have a pet?
I have two kitties, a Lucy and a Mimzy.
- What languages do you speak?
Just English. I can read and understand French perfectly, but don't ask me to speak it!
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I wanted to be an interior designer. I had the most awesome bedroom when I was a kid, all of my own design.
- Lanfear or Moghedien?
Lanfear, she is way sexier.
- Seanchan or Shara?
Shara.
- Candles or lamps?
Lamps. How can I see to write otherwise?
- Party or lounging at home?
How about a party at my home?
- A short bio about yourself.
I am about to graduate with a degree in English Literature, but I will not pursue it as a career. I read constantly, and write poetry on the side. As a hobby my husband and I brew beer. I am relaxed, lazy, and comfortable with myself, and love people. I miss the East Coast of Canada where I am from (where my family is) but I am growing to love the part of the US I am in. I love tv.net. :D
