The Classroom at TarValon.Net
Authors: Mieriana Souvra, Taelinn Dolivras, and Mirandha Laflor
Classes are held on a variety of Wheel of Time and TarValon.Net related subjects as well as real life topics.
It is moderated by the Director of Research and Records and the Headteachers. All members are welcome to both participate in and teach classes.
Teaching a class counts as a contribution. If you are interested in teaching be sure to contact the Headteachers. Teaching a class is eligible for a Teaching Merit. Participating in a class counts towards the Classroom Participation Merit.
A list of all current or completed classes can be seen below, separated by the year they have started in.
2024
2023
| Class name
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Teacher
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Class Description
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Date Started
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Date Finished
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| Basic First Aid
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Anika Forsyn
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This course will take you through lay person first aid for injuries of many types, as well as recognition of emergency situations. Another purpose for this course is to help you identify your skills and aptitude for providing first aid to determine if you would be interested in continuing on to a professional certification.
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December 2, 2023
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Present
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| Joy All Day Class
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Viriva al'Dere
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This class is for anyone who wants to increase their joy in their daily life. Why should we walk around just going with the daily grind instead of truly living in JOY?
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November 10, 2023
|
Present
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| Dungeons and Dragons: A Course and GAME
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Boreas Silverfir
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This class will help you set up your character, understand basic game dynamics and include a "one-shot" game to graduate. It is designed for unfamiliar but interested players, beginner / novice players and the advanced players wanting a refresh.
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September 13, 2023
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January, 2024
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| The Citizen Class 2023
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Arella Mathara, Dovienya el'Korim
|
The most recent iteration of the Citizen class, lead by Mayor Arella Mathara, Dovienya Sedai, and guest lecturers. The class helps new members get acquainted with the community.
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August 2, 2023
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November, 2023
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| Get to Know the Executives
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Executive Branch
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This was a class where the community got to know the current executive branch a bit better - their personal lives, what music do they listen to, and also why did they choose to apply for their position.
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May 12, 2023
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August 21, 2023
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2022
| Class name
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Teacher
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Class Description
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Date Started
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Date Finished
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| The Citizen Class
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Arella Mathara
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The new iteration of the Citizen class, lead by Mayor Arella Mathara, with some new and improved classes, which help new members get acquainted with the community.
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October 5, 2022
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February 1, 2023
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| The Cyrillic Alphabet
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Ilverin Matriam
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This class taught how to write and pronounce the Cyrillic alphabet, as well as explained some of the differences between some of the Cyrillic alphabets used in different countries.
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September 21, 2022
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May 22, 2023
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| Bullet Journaling
|
Ananke Ruadh
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A class on how to start (and keep doing it) bullet journaling.
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September 21, 2022
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February 2, 2023
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| Learn Yu-Gi-Oh
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Lok Enkee
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This class introduced the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card came and its rules of play.
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April 8, 2022
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August, 2022
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| Wiki Editing for Beginners
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Ilverin Matriam
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A class on learning how to MediaWiki code and some knowledge about TarValon.Net's Library.
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March 13, 2022
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July, 2022
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| CliftonsStrengths Finder Class
|
Serinia Edoras
|
This class used the CliftonStrengths program to discover one's personal strengths profile, and how they can use this knowledge to increase their engagement and joy in all areas of life.
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March 25, 2022
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April 30, 2022
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2021
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
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Date Started
|
Date Finished
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| All About Mediation
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Calen Velervron and Alyria Ess
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A class about TarValon.Net's Mediation program and how it works.
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April, 2021
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June, 2021
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| Rune Casting
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Gedhan Audax
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The course will take the beginner from complete ignorance to a point where they can understand how rune casting works and be able to competently perform simple lays and draws and also be able to try out the concepts and skills required for more complex (9 rune and full) casts.
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April, 2021
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November, 2021
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| The Ajahs of TarValon.Net
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Multiple lecturers from each Ajah at TarValon.Net
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Getting to know the Ajahs at TarValon.Net and their members.
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March, 2021
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May, 2021
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2020
2019
2018
2017
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| Fostering and Adoptions
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Calen Velervron and Nebka Galyn
|
A class on ways to foster or adopt and things that are looked for.
|
September, 2017
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November, 2017
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| A Study of Talents
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Dovienya el'Korim
|
In this class you will discuss the difference between talents requiring the OP and not, and then go into specifics regarding a lot of the specific Talents.
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May, 2017
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October, 2017
|
| Wiki Editing 101
|
Kitan Tataru
|
In this class you will learn the basics of wiki editing!
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May, 2017
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August, 2017
|
| Citizen's Class 5.0
|
Liam al'Eire
|
A class for new people to get to know the site and how it works!
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February, 2017
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June, 2017
|
| Sociology and its impact in the Wheel of Time
|
Calen Velervron
|
The basic ideas behind the sociological imagination and how race, gender and class affected the books and the story line.
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February, 2017
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March, 2017
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2016
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| Norse Mythology - Odin
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Ibon Caseï
|
A class on the norse god Odin.
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December, 2016
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March, 2017
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| Runes - A General Introduction
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Ibon Caseï
|
A class to learn about what runes are, and a bit of their history.
|
October, 2016
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December, 2016
|
| Design Your Coat of Arms
|
Chaelca Trevelyan
|
A class designed to help people understand the basics of heraldry so they can design their own coat of arms.
|
October, 2016
|
December, 2016
|
| Tarot - The Ancient Oracle
|
Gedhan Audax
|
A class designed for those who wish to learn the basics of Tarot readings.
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July, 2016
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October, 2016
|
| Citizen's Class 4.0
|
Zandera Sommers
|
A class for new people to get to know the site and how it works!
|
July, 2016
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September, 2016
|
2015
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| Writing in Tengwar
|
Dnae Ila
|
Lord of the Rings elvish script: How to read, write, and adapt it for everyday use.
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November, 2015
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February, 2016
|
| Citizens 3.0
|
Charis Delphi
|
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July, 2015
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December, 2015
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| Gardening
|
Alor Sionn
|
Instruction on how to grow herbs and some easy veggies.
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May, 2015
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November, 2015
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| Cross Stitch Basics
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Charis Delphi
|
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September, 2015
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October, 2015
|
| Literary analysis of WoT
|
Amina Coram
|
A look at the symbolism and other literary devices in the Wheel of Time.
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May, 2015
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August, 2015
|
| Fashions of WoT
|
Elania al'Manir
|
A look at the various fashions from the world of the Wheel of Time.
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May, 2015
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August, 2015
|
| Greek Mythology
|
Charis Delphi
|
|
January, 2015
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April, 2015
|
| New Citizen Class
|
Anarie De'Thain & Zandera Sommers
|
This class is for helping citizens get around the boards and get more involved.
|
January, 2015
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April, 2015
|
| IRC 101
|
Zashara Sho'am
|
The purpose of this class is to familiarize people with IRC, how Tower chat works, and what exactly the rules are.
|
January, 2015
|
May, 2015
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2014
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| The Solar System
|
Leira Galene
|
A look at the planets and whatnot that surround us!
|
September, 2014
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February, 2015
|
| Watercolours
|
Laithean Cor'dazar
|
An art class using watercolors.
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May, 2014
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August, 2014
|
| Mafia
|
Nymala Ingasy
|
The ins and outs of the Mafia style game on TV.net.
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May, 2014
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July, 2014
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| JM Raising Support
|
|
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June, 2014
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Jan, 2015
|
| The Forsaken (2)
|
Miridyth Al'Landerin
|
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June, 2014
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June, 2014
|
| TV.Net Companies Part 4: VC
|
Kiante Draktis
|
The fourth part in a series about the Companies.
|
January, 2014
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March, 2014
|
| Beginning Hebrew
|
Sela Narian & Alexia Batel
|
Learning to speak Hebrew.
|
January, 2014
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May, 2014
|
| All About Citizens
|
Avendaella Tikvah
|
A class about being a Citizen for Citizens.
|
January, 2014
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September, 2014
|
2013
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| TV.Net Companies Part 3: SDS
|
Soronhen Ciryaher
|
The next class in a series exploring the Companies.
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November, 2013
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December, 2013
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| TV.Net Companies Part 2: MDD
|
Raam Sho'am
|
The second part in a series exploring the Companies.
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October, 2013
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November, 2013
|
| Go, The Game of Stones
|
Mirindyin Zakura
|
Learning about the mysterious game referenced in WoT.
|
September, 2013
|
December, 2013
|
| Prophecies in the Wheel of Time
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Aulrick Vendour
|
All prophecies apart from Min's viewings.
|
September, 2013
|
December, 2013
|
| TV.Net Companies Part 1: DM
|
Verscen Ter Sala
|
A first part in a series of classes on the different companies.
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September, 2103
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October, 2013
|
| Introducing the Human Body
|
Ealandrelle Melyma
|
The first ever science class covering the fascinating human body.
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September, 2013
|
January, 2014
|
| History of Music
|
Taika Vinh
|
A class discussing music history.
|
September, 2013
|
January, 2014
|
| Eating Better: a discussion class about diets
|
Eluial Aldaran
|
A discussion about healthy eating.
|
September, 2013
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December, 2013
|
| Trollocs: More Than Monsters
|
Ibon Caseï
|
Exploring all there is and more about Trollocs.
|
May, 2013
|
August, 2013
|
| Book Ajahs
|
Charis Delphi
|
Exploring each of the Ajahs as they are in the books
|
May, 2013
|
July, 2013
|
| Getting Involved at TarValon.Net v.3.0
|
Erin al'Denael
|
A popular class held by Erin Sedai each year explaining how to get further involved in the community.
|
May, 2013
|
July, 2013
|
| Main Characters
|
Mirandha Laflor
|
Twelve lessons on the major characters of the series.
|
January, 2013
|
February, 2013
|
| Fanaticism in the Wheel of Time: The Whitecloaks
|
Nymala Ingasy
|
A class on the group you love to hate; the Whitecloaks.
|
January, 2013
|
March, 2013
|
2012
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| TV.net Ajahs part 6: Blue Ajah
|
Ilissa al'Nari & Raevyn Tsornin
|
Part 6 in the series covers the Blue Ajah on TarValon.net.
|
November, 2012
|
December, 2012
|
| TV.net Ajahs part 4: Gray Ajah
|
Siera al'Cere
|
The next class in a series on the Ajahs of Tarvalon.net.
|
September, 2012
|
October, 2012
|
| Wiki Editing
|
Ariadne Davion
|
For those interested in learning how to edit our wiki library.
|
September, 2012
|
December, 2012
|
| Min's Viewings
|
Charis Delphi
|
A class all about Min's viewings.
|
September, 2012
|
December, 2012
|
| TV.net Ajahs part 3: Green Ajah
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Ne'Mireth Delvar & Tree
|
The next class in a series on the Ajahs of Tarvalon.net.
|
July, 2012
|
August, 2012
|
| TV.net Ajahs part 2: White Ajah
|
Keisha al'Benn
|
The second in a series on the Ajahs of Tarvalon.net.
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June, 2012
|
July, 2012
|
| Avatar and Signature Creating/Editing
|
Ariadne Davion
|
A class for people who like to work with images or who always wanted to.
|
April, 2012
|
September, 2012
|
| Introduction to Crochet
|
Catt Heckathorne
|
A basic introduction for those interested in learning crochet.
|
April, 2012
|
August, 2012
|
| Inside the Membership Manual
|
Aleita Taviah
|
Going through and understanding the Membership Manual.
|
April, 2012
|
July, 2012
|
| TV.net Ajahs part 1: Brown Ajah
|
Zashara Sho'am
|
The first in a series on the Ajahs of Tarvalon.net.
|
April, 2012
|
May, 2012
|
| Getting Involved at Tarvalon.net
|
Erin al'Denael
|
How to get involved and active in the community.
|
February, 2012
|
June, 2012
|
| Borderlands
|
Anika Forsyn
|
A class on the countries bordering the Blight.
|
January, 2012
|
July, 2012
|
2011
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| Gholam
|
Ibon Caseï
|
A class on gholam, the creepy assassins of the Shadow.
|
December, 2011
|
February, 2012
|
| Diversity Awareness
|
Nethanel al'Tere
|
The administration asked for this class to be taught to remind members of the community about the various multicultural background that our members come from.
|
November, 2011
|
December, 2011
|
| Working with Paper
|
Erin al'Denael
|
Covering crafty things you can do with paper.
|
November, 2011
|
December, 2011
|
| Ogier
|
Lyara Tieran
|
A class on the Ogier.
|
September, 2011
|
February, 2012
|
| TV.net Companies part 3: San d'ma Shadar
|
Jeffan Caliarthan
|
A class specifically to learn and discuss everything about the San d'ma Shadar Company.
|
July, 2011
|
August, 2011
|
| TV.net Companies part 2: Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb
|
Mathei Kardone
|
A class specifically to learn and discuss everything about the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb Company.
|
June, 2011
|
July, 2011
|
| TV.net Companies part 1: Val'Cueran
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Valorian Edoras
|
A class specifically to learn and discuss everything about the Val'Cueran Company.
|
May, 2011
|
June, 2011
|
| Tel'Aran'Rhiod
|
Dovienya el'Korim
|
A class about Tel'aran'rhiod including its uses, dangers, users and manipulations.
|
March, 2011
|
May, 2011
|
| Getting Involved at TarValon.Net
|
Erin al'Denael
|
A class to encourage novices/Accepted and recruits/Soldiers to get involved and participate in various activities across the site.
|
March, 2011
|
June, 2011
|
| Warriors of the Wheel
|
Gedhan Audax
|
A class about the military in the Wheel of Time series, which examines the various armies involved in the book and using their analogues in our world to get an understanding of how they functioned.
|
January, 2011
|
June, 2011
|
| Different Cultures in WoT
|
Morrighan Daghdera
|
A class on various cultures found in the series.
|
January, 2011
|
March, 2011 (88% completed)
|
2010
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| Amyrlin Seats
|
Isarma Maracanda
|
A class about the Amyrlin Seats presented throughout the Wheel of Time.
|
November, 2010
|
October, 2011
|
| Book and Community Ajahs
|
Leora Oldessroth
|
A class looking at each of the Ajahs in two ways: first; an examination of the roles, traditions and members of the Book Ajah, including the assumptions and prejudices of characters outside of the Ajah, and second; a comparison and contrast with the Community Ajah, including first-hand information from interviews with members of that particular Ajah.
|
October, 2010
|
March, 2011
|
| TarValon.Net Structure, Culture and History
|
Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin
|
A class about the structure, culture and history of TarValon.net including the History of the Tower (including the evolution of us as an organization), the current Administrative Structure, including job descriptions and reporting matrix, a discussion of Staff vs. Administrator vs. Director vs. Officer, and what is required from each level, a description of the Hall, how they are chosen, and how their mission has evolved over time an overview of the day to day duties of some high profile positions and finally the immediate future changes expected at TarValon.net.
|
June, 2010
|
July, 2010
|
| The History of Aes Sedai
|
Thalya Nyale
|
A class about the history of Aes Sedai.
|
January, 2010
|
May, 2010
|
| Symbols
|
Enya Tawarwaith
|
All the different symbols found in the series.
|
January, 2010
|
May, 2010
|
| Aiel
|
Liiane al'Rhuidea
|
A class on the Aiel, their clan and society structure, prophecies, and history.
|
April, 2010
|
July, 2010 (85% completed)
|
2009
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| New Spring
|
Willow al'Meana
|
Chapter by chapter discussion of New Spring.
|
November, 2009
|
December, 2009
|
| Gleemen
|
Hilwa Katir
|
A class discussing Thom Merrilin and Gleemen.
|
June, 2009
|
September, 2009
|
| Age of Legends
|
Tai' Aan'mahdi
|
A class studying the Age of Legends.
|
June, 2009
|
August, 2009
|
| Seanchan
|
Ky Alduranai
|
A class on the culture of the Seanchan.
|
May, 2009
|
August, 2009
|
| Shadowspawn
|
Marivea al'Corriyi
|
A class discussing Shadowspawn.
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April, 2009
|
June, 2009
|
| Theories
|
Adameus Kandahari
|
This class is to discuss theories talked about on Tarvalon.net and other WoT websites.
|
April, 2009
|
October, 2009
|
| New Spring
|
Jadar M'Blado
|
A class discussing New Spring chapter by chapter.
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March, 2009
|
August, 2009
|
| The Gholam, Past and Present
|
Adameus Kandahari
|
A discussion and analysis of the gholam.
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February, 2009
|
March, 2009
|
| The One Power and Weaves
|
Erin al'Denael
|
This class will cover the One Power, weaving, weaves, and anything relating to it that is relevant to the class.
|
February, 2009
|
July, 2009
|
| Ajahs
|
Thalya Nyale
|
A class about the Ajahs.
|
January, 2009
|
November, 2009
|
| Online Events and Feasts Days
|
Liiane al'Rhuidea
|
In this class we'll basically be covering the various Feasts and Fesitvals celebrated on the main continent. I'm going to focus on the four feastdays for which we have correlating Online Events here at TV, but we'll be discussing others in shorter lessons.
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January, 2009
|
June, 2009
|
2008
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
|
Date Started
|
Date Finished
|
| The Forsaken: The Elusive Mesaana
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Adameus Kandahari
|
A class about the Forsaken, Mesaana.
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December, 2008
|
January, 2009
|
| Code of Conduct
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Liiane al'Rhuidea
|
A class about the TarValon.net Code of Conduct.
|
October, 2008
|
January, 2009
|
| Seanchan
|
Mystica Ari'Yena
|
A class about the culture of the Seanchan.
|
September, 2008
|
November, 2008
|
| Membership and Raisings
|
Willow al'Meana
|
A class discussing the workings of membership and being raised at TarValon.net.
|
September, 2008
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March, 2009
|
| Unsolved Mysteries in WoT
|
Adameus Kandahari
|
Taking a look at what has yet to be solved in the series.
|
September, 2008
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December, 2008
|
| Angreal
|
Enya Tawarwaith
|
A class discussing angreal.
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September, 2008
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April, 2009
|
| Attitudes of channeling among cultures
|
Ivien Tarkand
|
In this class you will learn about attitudes of people who can channel among the cultures and groups - including Sea Folk and Aiel.
|
August, 2008
|
June, 2009
|
| Administrative structure of TarValon.net
|
Tinnlin Fundon
|
A class on how TarValon.net is structured.
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August, 2008
|
September, 2008
|
| Shadowspawn
|
Kyyri Moran & Kethaana Nia Khamara
|
Discussing all of the shadowspawn in WoT.
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July, 2008
|
October, 2008
|
| Aiel
|
Liiane al'Rhuidea
|
A class about the culture of the Aiel.
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June, 2008
|
October, 2008
|
| The Borderlands
|
Aintza Bisera
|
A class on the nations and cultures of the Borderlands.
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June, 2008
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December, 2008
|
| Main Characters
|
Vallah al'Dera
|
A class covering the main characters.
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June, 2008
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July, 2008
|
| Weapons and Military Formations
|
Adameus Kandahari
|
A class examining military forces on the mainland.
|
June, 2008
|
July, 2008
|
| Emoticons
|
Lyara Tieran
|
Using emoticons on the forums.
|
March, 2008
|
June, 2008
|
2007
| Class name
|
Teacher
|
Class Description
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Date Started
|
Date Finished
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| KoD chapter by chapter
|
Melina Tashir
|
Reading and discussing Knife of Dreams.
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November, 2007
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January 2009
|
| Tel’aran’rhiod
|
Lyara Tieran
|
A class explaining and exploring TAR.
|
September, 2007
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March, 2008
|
| EmotiCons
|
Lyara Tieran
|
A class all about emoticons- what they are, what they mean, how to use them.
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August 2007
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June, 2008
|
| Main Characters
|
Mirandha Laflor & Calypsa al'Nicolai
|
We will post a paragraph or two on facts about a main character. We'll talk about how they are essential to the plot, and a bit about their storyline.
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August, 2007
|
November, 2007
|
| Ajahs
|
Miridyth Al'Landerin
|
A class about the Ajahs of TarValon.net.
|
July, 2007
|
March, 2008
|
| Tower Bylaws
|
Tsubasa Kamui
|
A class covering the site’s [bylaws].
|
June, 2007
|
February, 2007
|
| Ogier
|
Lyara Tieran
|
A class about the culture of the Ogier.
|
June, 2007
|
August, 2007
|
| The Atha'an Miere
|
Ibon Caseï
|
A class about the culture of the Atha'an Miere.
|
May. 2007
|
September, 2007
|
| The Aiel
|
Arafel al Dama
|
A class about the culture of the Aiel.
|
April, 2007
|
June, 2007
|
| Swordforms
|
Miridyth Al'Landerin
|
A class about sword forms found in Wheel of Time.
|
April, 2007
|
May, 2007
|
| The Companies
|
Miridyth Al'Landerin
|
A class about the Companies of TarValon.net.
|
March, 2007
|
April, 2007
|
| Angreals
|
Noura Sofen
|
A class all about angreal.
|
February, 2007
|
May, 2007
|
| The Borderlands
|
Cieon Maralyn
|
A class about the Borderlands and their cultures.
|
February, 2007
|
October, 2007
|
| Ajahs
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Mirandha Laflor
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A class about the Ajahs of TarValon.net.
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January, 2007
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May, 2007
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2006
| Class name
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Teacher
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Class Description
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Date Started
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Date Finished
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| The Seanchan
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Eirlys al'Ghalan
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A class about the culture of the Seanchan.
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December, 2006
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May, 2007
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| Talents with the One Power
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Rehtaeh al'Navi
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We will be studying various Talents, some of which do not require the One Power.
|
November, 2006
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February, 2007
|
| TarValon.Net Administration
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Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin
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A class on the Tar Valon.net administration and how it works.
|
September, 2006
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March, 2007
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| The Dragon Reborn
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Leora Oldessroth
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A chapter by chapter review and discussion of The Dragon Reborn.
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September, 2006
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December, 2006
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| Tower Constitution
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Liana Ceana
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A class covering TarValon.net’s constitution.
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August, 2006
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December, 2006
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| Spoiler Free - ‘The Dragon Reborn’
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Leora Oldessroth
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A chapter by chapter discussion of The Dragon Reborn.
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August, 2006
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December, 2006
|
| Spoiler Free - 'The Great Hunt'
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Leora Oldessroth
|
A chapter by chapter review and discussion of The Great Hunt.
|
July, 2006
|
August, 2006
|
| Tar Valon Restaurant Tour
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Noura Sofen
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We will be visiting a new restaurant in the city at least three times a week for the next month. Each restaurant is themed after a culture.
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June, 2006
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July, 2006
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| Nations and Cultures
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Kerna Shedrian
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A class on nations excluding the Aiel, Seanchan, and Borderlands.
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May, 2006
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November, 2006
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| Spoiler Free - Chapter by Chapter 'The Eye of the World'
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Leora Oldessroth
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Chapter by chapter review and discussion of Eye of the World.
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March, 2006
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July, 2006
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| Symbology: Studying the Symbolic, Cultural, and Historical Roots of the Wheel of Time
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Aeryth Astriaden & Elessa Rohirrim
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Main ideas in WoT and their symbolic/historic connections to the real world.
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February, 2006
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June, 2006
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