February, 2004 Tar Valon Times
New News by Leilwyn al'Raen
- TOR Releases New Official WOT Website
- After long years of a website proclaiming the release of Path of Daggers, TOR has finally released a new page to coincide with the release of New Spring.
- USA Today Interview with Jordan
- USA Today hosted an interview with Jordan following the release of his new novel, New Spring.
- Narg No on Store Shelves
- Remember that cute and cuddly Trolloc toy in lavender armour? An unfortunate turn of events has meant he won't be appearing in stores.
- New Site Release!
- After much waiting and baited breath, a date for the release of the new site and boards has been released!
- Quiz Night at the White Crescent
- Join us for a quiz night in IRC.
Events in February
February 6: Feast of Abram, Free day
Recipe of the Month by Adriana al'Tere
Frothy Mexi-Mocha Kaf - Sharradin Desri, Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah, came up with this recipe for a Seanchan drink.
Product of the Month by Adriana al'Tere
Ever forget to bond your Warder or fight off those Trollocs invading the village? With the aid of this clock, you'll never forget again.
Member of the Month: Melana Waldinn by Leilwyn al'Raen
Melana Waldinn of the Blue Ajah was selected by the Amyrlin as Member of the Month.
Comic of the Month by Amara Danicek
Site Review by Tyla al'Mere
Started in September 2003, this community was the brain-child of Calea din Erai Black Coral, the Mistress of the Ships. Calea Black Coral began working on the website about one hour after first thinking of creating a Sea folk community. A few weeks before the official founding of the community she began gathering people for the leadership of the site. At the time of the interview, the community had approximately eighteen members. A member of a web ring with communities such as Salidar and Road to Rhuidean, Calea Black Coral feels that membership has increased thanks to being affiliated with these communities. At this time the community holds no real life events although she has not ruled out the possibility of events planned in the future. This Sea Folk community is making for some highly entertaining role playing with the other communities of the web ring.
Release of New Boards by Adriana al'Tere
After the announcement that there would be a new site released, many TarValon.net members waited impatiently for the update. As Moriendar, a Citizen of Tar Valon, posted, "I'm sure everyone was dying to see the new and improved site!" We were given a final date, January 26, and the site was released as promised. Judging from the comments made about it, it has exceeded expectations. Moriendar continues, "It looks gorgeous!"
While some members are a bit confused and lost, most believe navigation is greatly improved. The message boards are on the website, and, as Mother says, we won't forget that we have a website anymore. She also believes it will help in directing new members to important information like tower law, the membership application, and FAQ. Dinn da Noor, a Soldier of Dai M'Hael, says, "No more 'we have a news section?' anymore." The news section is now accessible from the message boards, requiring a browser only to scroll up.
If you haven't visited lately, TarValon.net invites you to check out our new site. You will find it user friendly and beautiful. Yenie Antagar of the Red Ajah says, "I find myself just sitting and staring and drooling at it all the time!" Hopefully the beauty of the new site will not induce you to forsake work, school, or family, but will invite you to come and visit or even stay.
