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''Ninya Evoneigh, Senior Member Interview, January 29th 2008''
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{{greenheader1}} Jaryd {{GreenAS}} He is bonded to [[Anigrel Tavadon]], [[Ty al'Djinn]], and [[Kelvin Sinclaer]].
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|Location= Portland, Oregon, {{US}}
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|Birthday= January 31, 1986
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=={{greenheader2}} Tower History==
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*Rejoined {{TV}}: April 15, 2010
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*Joined {{Tower}}: June 28, 2010
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*Raised {{Accepted}}: September 30, 2010
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*{{Aspired}} to the {{Green2}}: November 11, 2010
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*Raised {{as}}: March 4, 2011
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===Previous===
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*Joined {{TV}}: February 26, 2003
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*Raised {{Accepted}}: May 10, 2003
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*Aspired to the {{blue2}}: May 12, 2003
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*Raised {{as}} of the {{blue2}}: September 2003
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*Retired: January 2010
  
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=={{greenheader2}} Tower Involvement==
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===Current===
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===Previous===
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*{{Editor|Jaryd Kosari}}: August 31, 2021 - September 3, 2022
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**{{Editor2|Ninya}}
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**{{Editor2|Ninya Evoneigh}}
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*{{SoAT}}: October 17, 2021 - April 27, 2022
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*{{MoW}}: September 27, 2021 - December 22, 2021
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*[[Director of Marketing]]: April 22, 2017 - August 6, 2018
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*{{op}}:
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**April 4, 2018 - April 26, 2018
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**2004 - January 20, 2010
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*{{head}} of the {{green2}}: January 1, 2017 - June 20, 2017
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*{{sitter}} for the {{green2}}: {{fall16hall}} (October 1 - December 31)
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*{{CE}} {{mod}}:
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**April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
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**January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
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**January 1, 2010 - January 21, 2010
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*{{ArchiveM}}: April 20, 2011 - November 18, 2011
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*[[Merit Minion]]: February 17, 2011 - September 2011
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*[[Graphics Development Team]]: July 14, 2010 - August 31, 2011
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*{{Heart}} of the {{Blue2}}:
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**November 2009 - January 2010
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**April 16, 2007 - October 2007
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**October 13, 2005 - March 2006
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*[[Director of Communications]]: November 23, 2008 - November 2009
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*{{OETeam}}: February 7, 2008 - January 7, 2009
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*{{sitter}} for the {{blue2}}: {{fall08hall}}
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*[[Mistress of the Kitchens]]: November 15, 2003 - April 11, 2004
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*[[Event Logos]]: Anniversary Party 2004, 2008, 2009
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*Tar Valon Times [[Membership Spotlight: Ninya Evoneigh|Member Spotlight about Ninya Evoneigh]] (July 2010)
  
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===Awards===
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Ninya Evoneigh
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*{{AAyear|2008}}: Unsung Servant - 2008
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*{{MCyear|2009}}: Outstanding Aes Sedai Spirit - 2009
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*{{MCyear|2012}}: Most Artistic Member - 2012
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*{{MCyear|2018}}: Most Artistic Member - 2018
  
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===Other Recognition===
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*Most Humorous Green Award - {{greenawards}} - 2017
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*Egwene Award - {{greenawards}} - 2017
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*Green You Want At Your Side At Tarmon Gai'don Award - {{greenawards}} - 2016
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*Alanna Award - {{greenawards}} - 2016
  
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;When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah?
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===Merits===
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September of 2003 I believe.
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====Gold====
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====Privileges Earned====
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*Extra Bond
  
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===Avendesora===
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{{goldleaf}}{{darkergreen}}
  
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;Why did you choose Blue?
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=={{greenheader2}} Tower Relationships==
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I originally chose to guest in the Blue Ajah because my first-sister Vallah told me that's where I belonged. It took me about two years (yes, even after I was raised to Aes Sedai) to realize she was right and that Blue is definitely my home.
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===Bonding===
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;Current
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*{{bonded}} to [[Anigrel Tavadon]], {{gaidin}} of {{SDS}}: July 3, 2017 - present
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*{{bonded}} to [[Ty al'Djinn]], {{gaidin}} of {{SDS}}: March 18, 2018 - present
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*{{bonded}} to [[Kelvin Sinclaer]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}: June 1, 2021 - present
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;Previous
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*{{bonded}} to [[Derrin Covayende]], {{gaidin}} of {{vc}}: October 9, 2003 - January 2, 2007
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*{{bonded}} to [[Jeryn Lekar]], {{gaidin}} of {{mdd}}: January 9, 2008 - January 22, 2010
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===Mentoring===
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;Mentors
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*[[Maryan Tagora]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
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*[[Meilen Gevedon]], {{as}} of the {{blue2}}
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;Mentees
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*[[Eva Wartooth]], former {{accepted}}
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*[[Amira Coriande]], {{as}} of the {{gray2}}
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*[[Mirshann Uuranor t'al'Theorem]], {{as}} of the {{red2}}
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*[[Ann al'Rahien]], former {{accepted}}
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*[[Rina Aragon]], former {{accepted}}
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*Dierna Salinne, former member
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;Green Lils
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*[[Kelvin Sinclaer]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
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*[[Anujun Trahearn]], {{as}}
  
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===Other Tower Relationships===
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;First-siblings
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*[[Ilissa al'Nari]], {{as}} of the {{blue2}}
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*[[Vallah al'Dera]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
  
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;Are you like the Blues in the Books?
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=={{greenheader2}} Official Event Attendance==
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I always need to have something to work towards- a cause, a reason for being, so I suppose that yes, I am.
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{{anni2018}}
  
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=={{greenheader2}} Tower Sworn Interview==
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'''Why did you choose Green?'''
  
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;Do you plot and manipulate? Do you travel a lot?
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I was originally in the Blue Ajah, as my profile shows. I enjoyed my time there, and I still feel I have a strong Blue streak. I did end up taking a break from the site for personal reasons, however, and while I was gone I was able to  get a grip on who I am as a person, what I expect from life, and how I wanted to obtain it.
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I try not to manipulate; it has such a negative connotation in my mind, that I can't seriously think about doing it without feeling like a terrible person. I do like plots though- the fun type. Helping people, holiday surprises, that type of thing. I don't travel so much anymore unless you count the trek back and forth to work, but when I was a kid I lived in France for a couple of years; I can honestly say I've seen more of Europe than I have of America!
 
  
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When I came back and could guest, I was impressed with the Green Ajah's general ability to 'handle it.' If life threw them lemons, they squared up, squared off, and dealt with it. They were supportive without being enabling, friendly without being smothering. They encouraged me (and everyone else) to fight my own battles and achieve my own goals on my own terms and in my own time. Even though I was still struggling with how to do that at the time, I knew that that was an environment I wanted to be in. So here I am!
  
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;How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
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'''Are you like the Greens in the books? Do you like to have fun with men? Are you a fierce warrior?'''
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I actually joined before the city was created so I never had to be a citizen. My biggest impression of being a novice was utter terror that I'd get sent to the MoN of the time (she was SCARY), and playing around in chat. As an Accepted, I spent my time doing little projects and settling into the Tower, making friends, and getting used to the idea that not everything about the site was silly games. I had fun, but I knew I had a reason for being around the site.
 
  
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I like to have fun with all kinds of people, in all kinds of ways. :) And I am indeed a fierce warrior. Rawr!
  
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;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
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'''Do you have a favorite Green Ajah character from the novels?'''
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Since February of 2003. :)
 
  
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Egwene has always been my favorite character, hands down.
  
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;What things do you do for TV.net?
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'''How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?'''
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Currently I am an IRC Operator and the IRC Stats Coordinator. I am also Saminda's assistant- I am the person who finds, resizes, and crops the new avatars that get put into the gallery. I also locate who created old avatars, and notify Saminda if the artist has denied permission to use their art. In addition, I am a member of the Research team- I'm currently working on a couple of articles about the Aiel. I am also the unofficial avatar elf; it's not a real 'position' per se, but I love making costumes, so I consider it something I do for the Tower. :)
 
  
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Since I was 9...which would be 22 years now.
  
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;How did you get to read the Series?
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'''How did you first get into the series?'''
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When I was eight, my brother handed me a copy of the Eye of the World and told me to read it. It was only a promo copy- it cut off just as the party was going down the hill towards Shadar Logoth. I loved it! I begged my mom to let me read the rest of the series, but she refused. Several years later I rediscovered it, and have been reading avidly ever since.
 
  
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My brother had a sample copy of The Eye of the World (you know, the one that ends as the wonderkids are approaching Shadar Logoth...?) and he loaned it to me when I was really little. I devoured it, and wanted to read more, but mom wouldn't let me. So...as soon as I was "old enough" I finished reading the series, and have been hooked ever since.
  
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;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
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'''Who is your favorite "hero"?'''
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I am no longer bonded at this time, though I was at one point bonded to Derrin Covayende.
 
  
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Egwene for sure.
  
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;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
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'''Favorite bad guy/gal?'''
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I have had four mentees, but two are no longer at the Tower, and one I had to trade away because I got busy offline and couldn't give her the attention she deserved. :( The one remaining is Amira, who is a beautiful example of a Gray Aes Sedai. I'm very proud of her!
 
  
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I actually really like Lanfear. She's the only person who didn't join the Shadow out of vindictive greed or envy, and it really shows sometimes.
  
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;Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
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'''Favorite book and scene?'''
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This question always gets me, because choosing a favorite character in a world with such intricate detail is so very difficult. It's like saying "oh here's a drawer full of beautiful gems, choose your favorite!" I suppose if I have to choose one that has greatly impressed me however, I would choose Egwene. She has grown into an amazingly strong and intelligent woman- I hope that in the last book she continues along that road.
 
  
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I have two. SPOILERS AHEAD!
  
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Nation wise...the Seanchan. No, seriously. I am a roleplayer, and Seanchan are THE most fun to roleplay of any nationality. Their culture is so different, so detailed, so...messed up... that it's fun to read AND write about!
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First- Lord of Chaos, when Nynaeve Heals Logain. It's just so amazingly well-written.
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Second- The Gathering Storm, towards the end, when Rand goes to the top of Dragonmount and makes peace with himself.  
  
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'''If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?'''
  
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;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?)
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Oh man! So hard to choose! I think given the chance I would be an Aes Sedai, and proudly. However, if no one ever found me  but I had the ability I would be a village Wisdom. If I couldn't channel, I would absolutely be an Eyes and Ears agent. I am far too inquisitive and like to know what's going on to ever turn such an opportunity down.
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I attended Third Anniversary in Chicago, third Fall Ball in Albuquerque, and fourth Anniversary in Denver. I have unfortunately not been able to attend any since then, but plan on going to seventh Anniversary next year. I loved all three! Even the bad parts were fun; the instant comraderie I had with people I had never met before was...addictive...and we all loved so many of the same things that it was impossible to not have fun. I think people should attend the functions because it gives you a very real idea of what this community is REALLY about- friendship, community, and having fun.
 
  
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'''How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?'''
  
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;What kind of music do you like?
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I originally found the Tower while looking for a new online RPG to join. At the time there was a chatroom attached to the forums, and I made friends with some people in there. From there...well...I am ambitious and I like to know what's going on. Becoming a Senior Member was just something that was going to happen no matter what, once I got 'hooked'. When I left, I came back because I missed the community, and I became an SM for the same reason I became one the first time. Plus...it just felt weird not being one, after being one for so long!
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Most kinds. And no, that is not a cop-out. My playlist on my computer ranges from 80's metal, to Western, to Celtic folk, to grunge, punk and pop. My MP3 player has samples of all of it, and I listen to it every day.
 
  
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'''What do you do in "real life"?'''
  
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;What are your favorite movies?
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I'm Creative Services Manager for a consulting firm that serves global corporations. My company tells them how to do their job better, and my team designs the communications that do the telling, as well as marketing material and other fun things. I really enjoy my work. :)
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My favorite movie of all time was and still is Ever After. Other than that however, I enjoy the Lord of the Rings trilogy, X-Men, the Matrix, Freedom Writers, Ocean's 11...and well...a lot more. But those are my favorites that I can remember right now.
 
  
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'''Do you have any hobbies?'''
  
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;What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
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I have SO many hobbies. Most of them are creative,  and vary from fine arts (drawing and painting with traditional media and photoshop, sculpting, etc) to crafts (beading, knitting, sewing, puppet making), to whatever random thing I feel like doing. One of my primary hobbies right now is writing, both in the WoT fandom and my own original work.
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The stupidest thing I'm willing to share is getting way too drunk on St Patrick's Day. I drank...around 15 shots of whiskey and two shots of Jaeger in about four hours, then tried to go to a concert. Predictably, it didn't work out too well. My brother and I both got kicked out, and we had to call our mom to get a ride home. When she came to get us, we were so completely out of it we couldn't figure out where she was- even though she was yelling at us from the car window less than 10 feet away! The best part about the whole situation is I woke up the next morning without a glimmer of a hangover...I love that that doesn't happen to me. Since then though, I haven't had more than a half glass of beer or so; I guess I drank myself out.
 
  
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'''What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?'''
  
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;What job do you have?
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I'm one of "those people" - I like all kinds of music. But the thing is, I really do like all kinds of music. It's constantly playing, and what I listen to changes depending on my mood. Have to say I'm not really a huge fan of metal, opera, or bluegrass/folksie kind of stuff.  
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I work at Hot Lips Pizza as a morning shift cook (fun job! I love it!) and in the evenings I work at Aaron Brothers Art & Framing, as a cashier.
 
  
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'''What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?'''
  
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;Do you have a pet?
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I am a closet fan of Law & Order: SVU...I also like Babylon 5, Stargate SG:1, Game of Thrones, and Once Upon a Time. For movies...I like good fantasy flicks, romance, adventure, and I pretty much love every animated Disney and/or Pixar movie ever made (barring sequels, because they're terrible). I'm not a fan of comedy, please don't force me. :P
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I have two cats! They are sisters from the same litter, and look so much alike that many people can't tell them apart, even when they see them frequently. They are different however. One is named Zabu, after Wil's imaginary sabre tooth tiger, and one is named Shar'din, after Darian's imaginary pet panther.
 
  
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'''Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?'''
  
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;What languages do you speak?
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Brandon Sanderson's novels (surprised? Didn't think so). Tamora Pierce's novels. The Mists of Avalon (Marion Z Bradley). Lady of the Forest (Jennifer Roberson). Lots...and lots...and LOTS...of books.
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I can understand French much better than I can speak it, though I am told I still have a good French accent when I speak the little I do remember. Other than that, just English.
 
  
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'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
  
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;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
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I've always wanted to be an artist, so I'm not sure that counts.  
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Originally, I wanted to be an astronaut or a scientist. Then I found out I'd have to do math all the time, so I decided I didn't want to do that (really). As I got older, I thought about being a psychologist, a teacher, an artist, or a social worker. Even though I'm older, I still don't know what profession I want.
 
  
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Most random profession I wanted to have, however? Astronaut. Yeah, with the eight times I failed at Algebra before finally passing, that is so totally not going to happen. ;)
  
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;Moiraine or Siuan?
 
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Moiraine. I love Siuan for her down to earth leathery attitude, but Moiraine seems to develop genuine affection for those she assists, and really seems to want them to save themselves as well as the rest of the world. I suppose that I prefer Moiraine because she's a little more compassionate and human.
 
  
  
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;Shienar or Saldaea?
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[[Category:Green Ajah Aes Sedai]]
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Shienar, because we know much more about it than we do of Saldaea. They are men and women of amazing bravery and honor, with traditions and beliefs that are distinctively different from the rest of the nations in the land. Saldaea may have all of that as well, but we don't really get to experience it first-hand, save through Faile.
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[[Category:San d'ma Shadar Bondmates]]
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;Tea or coffee?
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[[Category:Tower Sworn Interviews]]
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Coffee is NASTY! Green tea is my favorite when I'm feeling down.
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[[Category:Green Ajah Interviews]]
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;Books or movies?
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[[Category:North American Members]]
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Books, I suppose. Movies are nice because they're relatively quick, and you can actually see what's going on. Books on the other hand require me to have an imagination, I can take them anywhere with me, and I can absorb them a slowly or as quickly as I personally choose.
 
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;A short bio about yourself.
 
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I was born in Houston, TX. At 3, my family moved to Portland, OR. We lived in the city until my sister was born (about a year), and then we moved into the country. When I was 8, our house burned down, and my family decided to rebuild it. I lived for a year in a trailer, with my cousins frequently visiting while my uncle helped my dad build. A year after that, my dad's work told him he had to go to France, so even though the house wasn't done, we all went there, and stayed for two years. During that time we visited nearly every country in Europe, learned to speak French (and a lot of other stuff too) and I suppose became civilized. When we came back from France (I was 12 or so) my parents started having marital troubles, and my mom kicked my dad out when I was 13(ish). Afterwards she got really depressed and spent the next five years locked in her bedroom (for the most part). Also during that time, my sister moved back home for a year and brought my nephew. While she was away, and my mother was hiding, I took care of my nephew and my two little sisters. After my sister left, I continued to care for my little sisters. At 17, I joined the Tower; at 18 my then-boyfriend (Derrin) came to visit from Ohio, and proposed that I move there with him. Three months later (after I'd gotten my GED), I moved. I lived in Ohio for two years, until Tony and I broke up, then I moved back to Oregon. Since then I've been living on my own with my two cats (I got them in Ohio), working a lot, trying to go to school, and basically trying to take life as it comes and enjoy it.
 
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Latest revision as of 00:10, 2 April 2024

Greenheader1.png Jaryd is an Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. He is bonded to Anigrel Tavadon, Ty al'Djinn, and Kelvin Sinclaer.

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Jaryd Kosari
Real Name Sunny
Location Portland, Oregon, USA
Birthday January 31, 1986
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Green Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title
Join Date February 26, 2003
Bonded to Anigrel Tavadon, Ty al'Djinn & Kelvin Sinclaer
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Why did you choose Green?

I was originally in the Blue Ajah, as my profile shows. I enjoyed my time there, and I still feel I have a strong Blue streak. I did end up taking a break from the site for personal reasons, however, and while I was gone I was able to get a grip on who I am as a person, what I expect from life, and how I wanted to obtain it.

When I came back and could guest, I was impressed with the Green Ajah's general ability to 'handle it.' If life threw them lemons, they squared up, squared off, and dealt with it. They were supportive without being enabling, friendly without being smothering. They encouraged me (and everyone else) to fight my own battles and achieve my own goals on my own terms and in my own time. Even though I was still struggling with how to do that at the time, I knew that that was an environment I wanted to be in. So here I am!

Are you like the Greens in the books? Do you like to have fun with men? Are you a fierce warrior?

I like to have fun with all kinds of people, in all kinds of ways. :) And I am indeed a fierce warrior. Rawr!

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

Egwene has always been my favorite character, hands down.

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

Since I was 9...which would be 22 years now.

How did you first get into the series?

My brother had a sample copy of The Eye of the World (you know, the one that ends as the wonderkids are approaching Shadar Logoth...?) and he loaned it to me when I was really little. I devoured it, and wanted to read more, but mom wouldn't let me. So...as soon as I was "old enough" I finished reading the series, and have been hooked ever since.

Who is your favorite "hero"?

Egwene for sure.

Favorite bad guy/gal?

I actually really like Lanfear. She's the only person who didn't join the Shadow out of vindictive greed or envy, and it really shows sometimes.

Favorite book and scene?

I have two. SPOILERS AHEAD!

First- Lord of Chaos, when Nynaeve Heals Logain. It's just so amazingly well-written. Second- The Gathering Storm, towards the end, when Rand goes to the top of Dragonmount and makes peace with himself.

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

Oh man! So hard to choose! I think given the chance I would be an Aes Sedai, and proudly. However, if no one ever found me but I had the ability I would be a village Wisdom. If I couldn't channel, I would absolutely be an Eyes and Ears agent. I am far too inquisitive and like to know what's going on to ever turn such an opportunity down.

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

I originally found the Tower while looking for a new online RPG to join. At the time there was a chatroom attached to the forums, and I made friends with some people in there. From there...well...I am ambitious and I like to know what's going on. Becoming a Senior Member was just something that was going to happen no matter what, once I got 'hooked'. When I left, I came back because I missed the community, and I became an SM for the same reason I became one the first time. Plus...it just felt weird not being one, after being one for so long!

What do you do in "real life"?

I'm Creative Services Manager for a consulting firm that serves global corporations. My company tells them how to do their job better, and my team designs the communications that do the telling, as well as marketing material and other fun things. I really enjoy my work. :)

Do you have any hobbies?

I have SO many hobbies. Most of them are creative, and vary from fine arts (drawing and painting with traditional media and photoshop, sculpting, etc) to crafts (beading, knitting, sewing, puppet making), to whatever random thing I feel like doing. One of my primary hobbies right now is writing, both in the WoT fandom and my own original work.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

I'm one of "those people" - I like all kinds of music. But the thing is, I really do like all kinds of music. It's constantly playing, and what I listen to changes depending on my mood. Have to say I'm not really a huge fan of metal, opera, or bluegrass/folksie kind of stuff.

What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

I am a closet fan of Law & Order: SVU...I also like Babylon 5, Stargate SG:1, Game of Thrones, and Once Upon a Time. For movies...I like good fantasy flicks, romance, adventure, and I pretty much love every animated Disney and/or Pixar movie ever made (barring sequels, because they're terrible). I'm not a fan of comedy, please don't force me. :P

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

Brandon Sanderson's novels (surprised? Didn't think so). Tamora Pierce's novels. The Mists of Avalon (Marion Z Bradley). Lady of the Forest (Jennifer Roberson). Lots...and lots...and LOTS...of books.

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

I've always wanted to be an artist, so I'm not sure that counts.

Most random profession I wanted to have, however? Astronaut. Yeah, with the eight times I failed at Algebra before finally passing, that is so totally not going to happen. ;)

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