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==Tower History==
 
==Tower History==
 
*Joined {{TV}}: August 22, 2019
 
*Joined {{TV}}: August 22, 2019
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==Tower Involvement==
 
==Tower Involvement==
 
===Current===
 
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*{{mayor}}: April 7, 2022 - present
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*{{head}} of the {{brown2}}: January 16, 2024 - present
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*{{heart}} of the {{brown2}}: March 11, 2022 - present
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*{{SMM}}: March 16, 2023 - present
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*{{Editor|Arella Mathara }}: February 29, 2020 - present
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*[[Editor]]: July 2, 2022 - present
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**{{Editor3|Arella Mathara|Contributions}}
  
 
===Previous===
 
===Previous===
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*{{heart}} of the {{brown2}}:
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**October 1, 2023 - January 17, 2024
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**March 11, 2022 - September 30, 2022
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*{{teacher}}:
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**[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/citizens-class-2023-with-arella-and-dovienya.53754/ Citizen Class]: August 2, 2023 - November, 2023
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**[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/citizen-class-with-mayor-arella.52027/ Citizen Class]: October 5, 2022 - February 1, 2023
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*{{mayor}}: April 7, 2022 - October 17, 2023
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*{{SMT}}: November 9, 2022 - March 16, 2023
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*{{Editor|Arella Mathara }}: February 29, 2020 - July 1, 2022
 
*{{council}}:  
 
*{{council}}:  
 
**Architect: January 10, 2022 - April 7, 2022
 
**Architect: January 10, 2022 - April 7, 2022
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===Awards===
 
===Awards===
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*{{AAyear|2023}}: Unsung Servant - 2023
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*{{OAyear|2023}}: Administrator of the Year - 2023
 
*[[Bel Tine 2021|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2021
 
*[[Bel Tine 2021|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2021
 
*[[Bel Tine 2020|Feastday Award]]: Spirit of Bel Tine - 2020
 
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{{AmyrlinsAward}}{{KeepersAward}}
 
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==Tower Relationships==
 
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*[[Yenie Antagar]], {{as}} of the {{red2}}
 
*[[Yenie Antagar]], {{as}} of the {{red2}}
 
;Mentee
 
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*[[Viktara Fen]], {{as}} of the {{red2}}
  
 
===Other Tower Relationships===
 
===Other Tower Relationships===
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==Official Event Attendance==
 
==Official Event Attendance==
  
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==Senior Member Interview==
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==Tower Sworn Interview==
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''January 15, 2022''
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''January 15, 2022''<br>
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''(Updated November 6, 2023)''
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<br><br>
 
;Why did you choose Brown?
 
;Why did you choose Brown?
  
 
I was drawn to the Brown ajah because it’s relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously while staying focused on what really matters. We also have an excellent sense of humour
 
I was drawn to the Brown ajah because it’s relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously while staying focused on what really matters. We also have an excellent sense of humour
  
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We are all curious and seek knowledge, which is to say we like to geek out
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<br><br>
 
;Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?
 
;Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?
  
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The Browns in the books seemed more focused on their thoughts than daydreaming but okay. I used to daydream constantly but I don't really anymore, only occasionally. I don't miss the things in my life that I used to daydream about anymore. And yes, I love books, don't we all?
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The Browns in the books seemed more focused on their thoughts than daydreaming but okay. I used to daydream constantly but I haven't done it in many years. I don't lack the things I used to daydream about anymore. And yeah, I love books, don't we all?
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<br><br>
 
;Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?
 
;Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?
  
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Verin is one of my favourite characters overall so definitely her
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Verin is one of my favourite characters overall so definitely her. With Verin being so awesome it's pretty hard to top her
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<br><br>
 
;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?  
 
;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?  
  
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Over twenty years, since 2001, I think
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Over twenty years, since 2001 or so
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<br><br>
  
 
;How did you first get into the series?  
 
;How did you first get into the series?  
  
 
A friend recommended the series to me. By recommend I mean she demanded I read it, lol. I don't do anything I don't want to though so the fact that I did is a great endorsement of the series
 
A friend recommended the series to me. By recommend I mean she demanded I read it, lol. I don't do anything I don't want to though so the fact that I did is a great endorsement of the series
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<br><br>
 
;Who is your favorite "hero"?  
 
;Who is your favorite "hero"?  
  
 
Nynaeve
 
Nynaeve
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<br><br>
 
;Favorite bad guy/gal?  
 
;Favorite bad guy/gal?  
  
 
Graendal
 
Graendal
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<br><br>
  
 
;Favorite book and scene?  
 
;Favorite book and scene?  
  
 
I usually say The Shadow Rising as I am a huge Age of Legends nerd, lol. Favourite scene is difficult though, especially as I don’t want to spoil things
 
I usually say The Shadow Rising as I am a huge Age of Legends nerd, lol. Favourite scene is difficult though, especially as I don’t want to spoil things
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<br><br>
 
;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?  
 
;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?  
  
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I would like to be an Aes Sedai tbh. The freedom would suit me. I don't like people telling me what to do. So I would probably be a Blue or Brown, either away or busy in the library
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Being an Aes Sedai would suit my personality the best. I need the freedom and I don't like people telling me what to do. I would probably be a Blue or a Brown, either away or busy in the library
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<br><br>
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;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member?  
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;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?  
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I saw someone who had "Volunteer at TarValon.Net" or some such in their Facebook profile and since I was doing a reread I decided to check it out. Even though a friend recommended the series to me and my brother has also read it, I've never had anyone to discuss it with. Sounded fun
 
  
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I saw someone who had "Volunteering at TarValon.Net" or some such in their Facebook profile and since I was doing a reread I decided to check it out. Even though a friend recommended the series to me and my brother has also read it, I've never had anyone to discuss it with. Sounded fun
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<br><br>
 
;What do you do in "real life"?
 
;What do you do in "real life"?
  
 
My absolute best
 
My absolute best
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<br><br>
 
;Do you have any hobbies?
 
;Do you have any hobbies?
  
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I game and listen to books mostly. Also do some papercrafting and dog training
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I game and listen to books mostly. Also do some papercrafting and dog training. I have started crocheting as well which is a lot of fun so far
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<br><br>
 
;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
 
;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
  
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Doom metal, folk, hard rock, Queen. Freddie is a God
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Doom metal, folk, hard rock,Eminem, Queen. Freddie is a God.
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<br><br>
 
;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?
 
;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?
  
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OZ, American Horror Story, 300, Star Wars, LoTR/Hobbit, MCU
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OZ, American Horror Story, 300, Star Wars, LoTR/Hobbit, MCU, Eyewitness (2014), The Haunting of Hill House, Ginny & Georgia, Euphoria
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<br><br>
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;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
  
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History professor, marine biologist, or lawyer
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<br><br>
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;What languages do you speak?
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My native language is Norwegian.
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I also understand Danish and Swedish fluently.
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Fluent in English.
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I used to be fluent in Icelandic but am now probably semi-fluent or proficient.
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My Spanish used to be on a proficient tourist level but now it's barely there
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Used to be semi-fluent in Mandarin but now I'm probably at a semi-conversation level. I can't read anything anymore tho
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<br><br>
 
;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?
 
;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?
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Realm of the Elderlings and Tolkien's Legendarium are my absolute favourites and have meant so much to be. I also really like Siri Pettersen's The Raven Rings and Vardari, A Song of Ice and Fire, Maddaddam, First Law, Cosmere
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<br><br>
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;Do you have a pet?
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I have two adorable Podengo Portuguese. They are with me all day every day and means the world to me
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<br><br>
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;Tea or coffee?
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Coffee without a doubt
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<br><br>
 +
;Verin or Adeleas?
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Verin
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<br><br>
 +
;Board games or computer games?
 +
I really enjoy board games the occasional time I play them but computer games is my pick
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<br><br>
 +
;Autumn or literally any other time of the year?
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I enjoy Autumn but it's so short here you can sneeze and it's gone. I pick Potato
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<br><br>
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;Halloween or literally any other Holiday?
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I don't celebrate much anymore but Samhain is still a very special time of year. Yule is my favourite tho
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<br><br>
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==Super Official and Srs Bzns Brown Interview==
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''November 6, 2023''
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<br><br>
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;What's your blood type?
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A +
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<br><br>
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;Zodiac sign?
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Aquarius
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<br><br>
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;Myers-Briggs type?
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ISFP-A
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<br><br>
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;D&D alignment?
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Never played DnD but based on my interpretation of the scale I'm a Chaotic Good/Chaotic Neutral
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<br><br>
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;Favorite color?
 +
Black
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<br><br>
 +
;Favorite cryptid?
 +
Huldra
 +
<br><br>
 +
;Favorite baby recipe?
 +
Honey-glazed served with garlic bread on the side
 +
<br><br>
 +
;Favourite DC character?
 +
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. I pick Batman over Superman every time
 +
<br><br>
 +
;Favorite member of the MCU?
 +
Gamora pre-Endgame and Scarlet Witch
 +
<br><br>
 +
;Favorite Star Wars character?
 +
Leia
 +
<br><br>
 +
;Favorite role to play in mafia?
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Only played a couple of times but I think it would be fun to be a Cop, Vigilante, or Mafia. Only been a Vanilla Townie
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<br><br>
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;Favorite letter?
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A, H
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<br><br>
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;Best Brown Out story?
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Oof, don't know about best but worst cost me a trip to Asia so there's that. I Brown Out so much I have government issued assistive tech to help prevent it. It's not great tbh but here we are, lol.
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<br><br>
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;What else would you like us to know about you?
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I like dogs more than the average dog person. Tell me about your dog. Now.
  
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Everything by Tolkien, Realm of the Elderlings, Cosmere, First Law
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;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
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[[Community_Page:_Brown_Ajah_HQ|Back to The Brown HQ]]
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History professor, marine biologist, lawyer
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Arella Mathara
AH-rell-A mAH-tha-rAH
Real Name Anki
Location Norway
Birthday
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Brown Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title Social Media Manager
Join Date August 22, 2019
Bonded to
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Tower History

Tower Involvement

Current

Previous

Awards

Merits

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Silver

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Avendesora

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Tower Relationships

Bonding

Mentoring

Mentor
Mentee

Other Tower Relationships

Official Event Attendance

Tower Sworn Interview

January 15, 2022
(Updated November 6, 2023)

Why did you choose Brown?

I was drawn to the Brown ajah because it’s relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously while staying focused on what really matters. We also have an excellent sense of humour

We are all curious and seek knowledge, which is to say we like to geek out

Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?

The Browns in the books seemed more focused on their thoughts than daydreaming but okay. I used to daydream constantly but I haven't done it in many years. I don't lack the things I used to daydream about anymore. And yeah, I love books, don't we all?

Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?

Verin is one of my favourite characters overall so definitely her. With Verin being so awesome it's pretty hard to top her

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

Over twenty years, since 2001 or so

How did you first get into the series?

A friend recommended the series to me. By recommend I mean she demanded I read it, lol. I don't do anything I don't want to though so the fact that I did is a great endorsement of the series

Who is your favorite "hero"?

Nynaeve

Favorite bad guy/gal?

Graendal

Favorite book and scene?

I usually say The Shadow Rising as I am a huge Age of Legends nerd, lol. Favourite scene is difficult though, especially as I don’t want to spoil things

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

Being an Aes Sedai would suit my personality the best. I need the freedom and I don't like people telling me what to do. I would probably be a Blue or a Brown, either away or busy in the library

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

I saw someone who had "Volunteering at TarValon.Net" or some such in their Facebook profile and since I was doing a reread I decided to check it out. Even though a friend recommended the series to me and my brother has also read it, I've never had anyone to discuss it with. Sounded fun

What do you do in "real life"?

My absolute best

Do you have any hobbies?

I game and listen to books mostly. Also do some papercrafting and dog training. I have started crocheting as well which is a lot of fun so far

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Doom metal, folk, hard rock,Eminem, Queen. Freddie is a God.

What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

OZ, American Horror Story, 300, Star Wars, LoTR/Hobbit, MCU, Eyewitness (2014), The Haunting of Hill House, Ginny & Georgia, Euphoria

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

History professor, marine biologist, or lawyer

What languages do you speak?

My native language is Norwegian. I also understand Danish and Swedish fluently. Fluent in English. I used to be fluent in Icelandic but am now probably semi-fluent or proficient. My Spanish used to be on a proficient tourist level but now it's barely there Used to be semi-fluent in Mandarin but now I'm probably at a semi-conversation level. I can't read anything anymore tho

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

Realm of the Elderlings and Tolkien's Legendarium are my absolute favourites and have meant so much to be. I also really like Siri Pettersen's The Raven Rings and Vardari, A Song of Ice and Fire, Maddaddam, First Law, Cosmere

Do you have a pet?

I have two adorable Podengo Portuguese. They are with me all day every day and means the world to me

Tea or coffee?

Coffee without a doubt

Verin or Adeleas?

Verin

Board games or computer games?

I really enjoy board games the occasional time I play them but computer games is my pick

Autumn or literally any other time of the year?

I enjoy Autumn but it's so short here you can sneeze and it's gone. I pick Potato

Halloween or literally any other Holiday?

I don't celebrate much anymore but Samhain is still a very special time of year. Yule is my favourite tho

Super Official and Srs Bzns Brown Interview

November 6, 2023

What's your blood type?

A +

Zodiac sign?

Aquarius

Myers-Briggs type?

ISFP-A

D&D alignment?

Never played DnD but based on my interpretation of the scale I'm a Chaotic Good/Chaotic Neutral

Favorite color?

Black

Favorite cryptid?

Huldra

Favorite baby recipe?

Honey-glazed served with garlic bread on the side

Favourite DC character?

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. I pick Batman over Superman every time

Favorite member of the MCU?

Gamora pre-Endgame and Scarlet Witch

Favorite Star Wars character?

Leia

Favorite role to play in mafia?

Only played a couple of times but I think it would be fun to be a Cop, Vigilante, or Mafia. Only been a Vanilla Townie

Favorite letter?

A, H

Best Brown Out story?

Oof, don't know about best but worst cost me a trip to Asia so there's that. I Brown Out so much I have government issued assistive tech to help prevent it. It's not great tbh but here we are, lol.

What else would you like us to know about you?

I like dogs more than the average dog person. Tell me about your dog. Now.



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