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|Location=Perth, {{Australia}}
 
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==Tower History==
 
==Tower History==
*Joined {{TV}}:February 8, 2007
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*Joined {{TV}}: February 8, 2007
 
*Joined {{Tower}}: March 31, 2007
 
*Joined {{Tower}}: March 31, 2007
 
*Raised {{accepted}}: July 6, 2007
 
*Raised {{accepted}}: July 6, 2007
*Raised {{as}}: January 17, 2008
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*Raised {{as}} of the {{green2}}: January 17, 2008
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*{{Demoted}}: January 1, 2013
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*{{aspired}} to the {{brown2}}: March 26, 2013
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*Raised {{as}} of the {{brown2}}: August 31, 2013
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== Tower Involvement ==
 
== Tower Involvement ==
 
===Current===
 
===Current===
*{{sitter}} of the {{green2}}: July 1, 2011 - present
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*[[Department of Technology (Positions)‎|Department of Technology Staff]]: June 2009 - present
 
 
===Previous===
 
===Previous===
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*[[Officially Unofficial#Mind|Mind]] of the {{brown2}}: <!--unofficial position-->
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**July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
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**unknown - unknown
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*[[Integration Focus Group]] member: May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
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*{{sitter}} for the {{brown2}}: {{spring14hall}}
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*{{Head}} of the {{Green2}}: November 21, 2011 - June 30, 2012
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*{{sitter}} for the {{green2}}:
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**{{fall11hall}} (July 1 - November 21)
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**{{spring10hall}}
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**{{spring09hall}}
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* Created and updated the [[Community_Page:_Green_Ajah_HQ|Green Ajah HQ]]: January 2009 - unknown
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*{{TechStaff}}: June 2009 - April 8, 2012
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*Big/Lil Sisters Coordinator: July 9, 2008 - July 2010
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*{{Heart}} of the {{green2}}: July 3, 2008 - January 1, 2009
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*{{mundane}} {{Mod}}: July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
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*{{OE}}: May 12, 2008 - January 27, 2009
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*Senior Member Interviews Project: April 2007 - unknown
 
* Radio DJ: March 30, 2007 - May 31, 2007
 
* Radio DJ: March 30, 2007 - May 31, 2007
 
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* {{Researcher}}: unknown - unknown
* Served in the {{OETeam}}: May 12, 2008 - January 27, 2009
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*{{Editor|Cealestis al'Dyren}}
* Served as {{Mod}} of Mundane World: July 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
 
* Served as {{Heart}}: July 3, 2008 - January 1, 2009
 
* Served as {{Sitter}} in the Hall for the Green Ajah: January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
 
* Served as {{Sitter}} in the Hall for the Green Ajah: January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
 
* {{Researcher}} - Unknown - Unknown
 
 
 
* Took over the Big/Lil Sister Project in the Green Ajah: July 9, 2008 - present
 
* Started and updated the Senior Member Interviews Project, April 2007 - Present
 
* Created and updated the [[Community_Page:_Green_Ajah_HQ|Green Ajah HQ]] : January 2009 - Unknown
 
  
 
===Awards===
 
===Awards===
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*Most Aes Sedai Like - [[Anniversary Party 2010]]
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===Other Recognition===
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*Green Who Has Donated So Much Time To The Ajah And Tower Award - {{greenawards}} - 2010
  
* Most Aes Sedai Like - 2010
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===Merits===
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{{Attendance4}}{{Mentor3}}{{StaffWorking|43}}{{AdminWorking|7}}{{Ladder-Staff-Admin}}{{Group-Sitter}}<!--not full term as Head for Green, not due-->{{ProBonoWorking|IT-34}}{{Verify}}<!--Prob due something for the Senior Member Interviews Project -->
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====Gold====
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{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{CommitteeHeadGold}}{{Globetrotter}}{{EditingGold}}
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====Silver====
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{{MembersChoice}}{{StaffSilver}}{{ProBonoITSilver}}
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====Privileges Earned====
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*Extra Bond
  
== Tower Relationships==
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==Tower Relationships==
 
===Bonding===
 
===Bonding===
*[[Anduin]] of [[Val'Cueran]] on February 26, 2008
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;Previous
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*{{bonded}} to [[Anduin Spartan]], {{gaidin}} of {{VC2}}: February 26, 2008 - January 1, 2013
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===Mentoring===
 
===Mentoring===
 
;Mentor
 
;Mentor
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*[[Lireina Dormerus t'al`Bearach]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
  
[[Lireina Dormerus t'al`Bearach]]
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;Mentees
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*[[Julina d'Elrohiri]], former member
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*[[Shariyan Al´Feay]], {{as}} of the {{blue2}}
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*[[Kiana A'Jadein]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
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*[[Alexia Batel]], {{as}} of the {{yellow2}}
  
;Mentees
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===Other Tower Relationships===
*[[Julina d'Elrohiri]]
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;First-sister
*[[Shariyan Al´Feay]]
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*[[Aryela Dashtahd]], {{as}} of the {{brown2}}
*[[Kiana A'Jadein]]
 
*[[Amaryla Leper]]
 
  
 
==Official Event Attendance==
 
==Official Event Attendance==
* [[Summer Europarty 2008]] (Waldmannshausen, Germany)
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{{summereuro2008}}
* [[Summer Europarty 2009]] (Driebergen, the Netherlands) (Leader of Welcoming and Decorations Committees)
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{{summereuro2009}}
* [[Anniversary Party 2010]] Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA (Co-Leader of Welcoming Committee)
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{{anni2010}}
 
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{{euro2013}}
==''Senior Member Interview''==
 
 
 
;What is your Tower name?
 
Cealestis Lumen
 
 
 
;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
 
Since February 8th, 2007
 
  
;How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
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==Tower Sworn Interview==
Oh, I have loved my time at those ranks. I don't remember all too much about Citizenhood, I do remember that I was rather shy and still not very confident. Then, when I was raised to Novice... I think of all the ranks I liked my time as Novice best. I had an awesome time, getting to know people better.
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''March 27, 2014''
When I was raised to Accepted, I knew what I wanted. It was fun and it was great to mean a bit more to the site. I had a good time guesting, even though I didn't guest long.
 
  
;When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah?
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*'''Why did you choose Brown?'''
January 17th 2008
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I get depressed when I cannot exercise my brain. I love to read, I love to contemplate the world (philosophy is also a major interest of mine). I'm an analyst, always have been. I think knowledge is power - and powerful I am in a game of Trivial Pursuit.
  
;Why did you choose Green?
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*'''Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?'''
I felt comfortable. Although Green wasn't the most active Ajah back then, it always appealed to me most. I got to know the Green Aspirants and the Aes Sedai at the time and I felt that we clicked. That was important to me. When I started guesting I found out that the Greens weren't too active in their Sitting Room either, but when you post a thread yourself or whatever you always get a quick reply, warm and loving replies, whatever the thread's about. The Greens are wonderful, strong and passionate ladies and I am proud to call myself an Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah.  
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In some ways, yes, in some ways, not at all. I'm not a dusty type. I always figured the Browns to look a bit haphazard, unkempt, like female Albert Einsteins. I love make up and fashion. So in that, no, I'm not like the Browns in the books. But yes, I do love books and I do daydream a lot, and can totally drift off when listening to music.
  
;Do you like to party, love men and are you a sucker for fashion and make up?
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*'''Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?'''
I party... Once in a while. I love men *and* women and I love fashion - I care less about make up but I do wear it nearly every day.
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Clearly, Verin. She was secretly the most bad ass of all characters, much more bad ass than the Greens and Reds, and wasn't all in our faces about it.  
  
;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
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*'''Who is your favorite character? Favorite nation?'''
I'm bonded to Anduin of Val'Cueran.
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I'm a die hard Mat fan. He'll be my favorite forever, though Egwene comes in second. As for nation, I always loved the complex culture of the Seanchan.  
  
;What things do you do for TV.net?
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*'''How were you introduced to the series?'''
I made these interviews possible. I've been moderator for Mundane World between July 1st-December 31st 2008. I've also been Heart of the Green Ajah during the same term. I've worked on several projects within the Green Ajah, among which our Green Ajah HQ here in the Library and I have coordinated our Big/Lil program. I've also been in the Hall for three terms and I do lots of other (secret) stuff.  
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My ex boyfriend introduced me to them.
  
;How did you get to read the Series?
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*'''Favorite bad guy/gal?'''
My ex was absolutely fascinated by the books. I wondered what they were about, picked them up and read them. Then joined the site.
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I always liked Moghedien's story line, as well as Lanfear and her incarnations.
  
;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
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*'''If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?'''
Kiana (now Aes Sedai of Green), Shariyan (now Aes Sedai of Blue) and Amaryla.
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I'd probably a confused bystander, but I prefer the thought of being a Brown Sedai, gliding through the Tower and smoothing my skirts, playing political games with the other Ajahs and the rest of the world without them even noticing.
  
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
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*'''Seanchan or Shara?'''
Definitely Mat. I liked Tuon a lot as well. And Egwene, later in the books. My favorite nation would be the nation of the Aiel.
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Seanchan. I'm kind of sad though we never learned as much about Shara as Seanchan. It seems like a very interesting nation.
  
;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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*'''Asmodean or Sammael?'''
I went to Summer EuroParties 2008 and 2009. I've also been to many many Local Events here in the Netherlands.
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Asmodean. I liked his affection for music.
I have also been to Anni in Wisconsin Dells in 2010, which was a nice experience.
 
  
;What kind of music do you like?
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*'''How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?'''
I like all kinds of music, except for music like hip hop and r&b. I'm especially fond of electronical music. I like rock/metal, a bit of pop, jazz and classical.
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Actually, I was browsing on Youtube one day in February 2007 and found some WoT related videos, and in the comments a member of the site mentioned it.  
  
;What are your favorite movies?
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*'''What do you do in "real life"?'''
I love movies. I even wanted to be a director, when I was little. I think my all time favorite is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. But I have a long list of favorites, actually.
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Currently looking for a "real" job, I'm a criminologist. In the mean time, I keep myself occupied building websites and being editor in chief of my online film magazine, FilmInquiry.com.
  
;What job do you have?
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*'''What language(s) do you speak?'''
I have a bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and Criminology at the University of Utrecht. I am now working towards a master's degree in Global Criminology. In my spare time, I work as a fiction writer (www.manoneileen.com).
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Dutch is my native tongue, but I speak English on a bilingual level.
  
;Do you have a pet?
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*'''Do you have any hobbies?'''
Yes, although they live at my mom's place. Two pretty cats, named Sylvester and Lucifer.  
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Writing is my biggest passion. Also, watching movies and TV shows. I love music, and to cook. Another major passion of mine is traveling and exploring the world.  
  
;What languages do you speak?
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*'''Do you have a pet?'''
I'm a native Dutch speaker, I speak English fluently, I speak some German and French, a tad of Spanish but I'm afraid I lost most of it already.
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I have a Bengal cat named Poh, he's more like a familiar than a pet. If he could, he'd go with me everywhere.  
  
;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
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*'''Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?'''
Vet, dolfin trainer, archaeologist... But also a fashion designer and a movie director. And a writer. I have great ambitions.
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The Hunger Games, Hugh Howey's Wool series, Nicole Rafter's books (criminology/movies), Brandon Sanderson's works, The Dresden Files, The Lunar Chronicles, The Kingkiller Chronicles.
  
;Elayne or Cadsuane?
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*'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
Cadsuane by far.  
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Dolphin trainer, vet, psychiatrist, movie director.
  
;Aiel or Atha'an Miere?
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*'''Party or lounging at home?'''
Hard one, I like them both. But if I'd really have to pick, I'd pick the Aiel.
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Lounging at home
  
;Winter or summer?
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*'''Tea or coffee?'''
Winter because of the cosiness. Summer because it's nice and warm but I hate the bugs.
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Coffee in the morning, tea during the rest of the day.
  
;Day or night?
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*'''A short bio about yourself.'''
Night.
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What's relevant to know about me is that I'm a Dutchie, born and raised in The Netherlands, but that I moved to Perth, Australia in early 2014.
  
;A short bio about yourself.
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My real name is Manon and I was born in 1989 (do the math!). I live in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 11 September 2023

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Manon Lumen
Real Name Manon
Location Perth, Australia
Birthday September 2
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Brown Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title
Join Date February 7, 2007
Bonded to
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Tower History

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Previous

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Privileges Earned

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Tower Relationships

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Previous

Mentoring

Mentor
Mentees

Other Tower Relationships

First-sister

Official Event Attendance

Tower Sworn Interview

March 27, 2014

  • Why did you choose Brown?

I get depressed when I cannot exercise my brain. I love to read, I love to contemplate the world (philosophy is also a major interest of mine). I'm an analyst, always have been. I think knowledge is power - and powerful I am in a game of Trivial Pursuit.

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

In some ways, yes, in some ways, not at all. I'm not a dusty type. I always figured the Browns to look a bit haphazard, unkempt, like female Albert Einsteins. I love make up and fashion. So in that, no, I'm not like the Browns in the books. But yes, I do love books and I do daydream a lot, and can totally drift off when listening to music.

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

Clearly, Verin. She was secretly the most bad ass of all characters, much more bad ass than the Greens and Reds, and wasn't all in our faces about it.

  • Who is your favorite character? Favorite nation?

I'm a die hard Mat fan. He'll be my favorite forever, though Egwene comes in second. As for nation, I always loved the complex culture of the Seanchan.

  • How were you introduced to the series?

My ex boyfriend introduced me to them.

  • Favorite bad guy/gal?

I always liked Moghedien's story line, as well as Lanfear and her incarnations.

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

I'd probably a confused bystander, but I prefer the thought of being a Brown Sedai, gliding through the Tower and smoothing my skirts, playing political games with the other Ajahs and the rest of the world without them even noticing.

  • Seanchan or Shara?

Seanchan. I'm kind of sad though we never learned as much about Shara as Seanchan. It seems like a very interesting nation.

  • Asmodean or Sammael?

Asmodean. I liked his affection for music.

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

Actually, I was browsing on Youtube one day in February 2007 and found some WoT related videos, and in the comments a member of the site mentioned it.

  • What do you do in "real life"?

Currently looking for a "real" job, I'm a criminologist. In the mean time, I keep myself occupied building websites and being editor in chief of my online film magazine, FilmInquiry.com.

  • What language(s) do you speak?

Dutch is my native tongue, but I speak English on a bilingual level.

  • Do you have any hobbies?

Writing is my biggest passion. Also, watching movies and TV shows. I love music, and to cook. Another major passion of mine is traveling and exploring the world.

  • Do you have a pet?

I have a Bengal cat named Poh, he's more like a familiar than a pet. If he could, he'd go with me everywhere.

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

The Hunger Games, Hugh Howey's Wool series, Nicole Rafter's books (criminology/movies), Brandon Sanderson's works, The Dresden Files, The Lunar Chronicles, The Kingkiller Chronicles.

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

Dolphin trainer, vet, psychiatrist, movie director.

  • Party or lounging at home?

Lounging at home

  • Tea or coffee?

Coffee in the morning, tea during the rest of the day.

  • A short bio about yourself.

What's relevant to know about me is that I'm a Dutchie, born and raised in The Netherlands, but that I moved to Perth, Australia in early 2014.




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