Diary of an Aes Sedai – Part 1

Author: Alenya Al'Roran
Published: January 28 2021 Tar Valon Times Blog

This article contains spoilers

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I have arrived in Tar Valon. Tomorrow, I will be going to the White Tower to be tested for Aes Sedai. It’s something I’ve always wanted, and I have no idea what I will do if they tell me I can’t be trained. I decided to start a journal now, so maybe I can look back on it to see how silly I was when I was so young.

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I did it. I passed the test and my name is in the Novice book. I’m not sure how I feel about this white dress, but it’s part of the rules, so I’ll have to deal with it. I certainly don’t want to jeopardize my chances of advancing through the Tower. I know things will be hard, but this is what I wanted.

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I have to keep telling myself this is what I wanted. Working in the kitchens is hard, and I can’t believe I have scrubbed so many pots. It’s better than a trip to the Mistress of Novices, but my arms are so sore and my dress is so dirty and I am so tired. I don’t ever remember working this hard in my life. I knew coming here would be hard, but I didn’t expect this. Everyone respects Aes Sedai so much, it didn’t occur to me I would have to work this hard to earn it. Shouldn’t being able to wield the Power be enough? I realize growing up in a city with the comforts denied to some of the lesser people can make me seem a bit soft, but this is getting to be a bit much. I’ll keep working toward my raising, but this is beyond anything I expected.

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I think I might finally be ready for my Accepted test soon. I’ve been here two years and seen some of my fellow Novices move on around me. Apparently, there is a problem with my attitude, but I think the problem is with them. I can already tell I’m stronger than some of the Aes Sedai, so maybe they’re just jealous.