Latest revision as of 05:19, 12 December 2023

What is the Tar Valon Times Takeover?

The Tar Valon Times Takeover is exactly what it sounds like! For one week at the start of each month from November 2020 to December 2021, each membership group at TarValon.Net will be “taking over” the Tar Valon Times. The aim of the TVT Takeover is to showcase each membership group, their work (inside or outside TarValon.Net), their favourite artists, books, or memes, and much more. Through this series each group will have the opportunity to present their TVT to the readers of the Tar Valon Times, both within TarValon.Net and beyond.

Citizen Edition

In November 2020, the Citizens of TarValon.Net put together the very first Tar Valon Times Takeover! Kicked off by a special note from The Mayor (Jahily al'Karee) the citizens shared a new member's insight on how they came to our community and the inspiration they felt through The Wheel of Time series, a beautiful art piece and a thoughtful review about The Crossroads of Twilight. See below for links to their articles!

• Jahily al'Karee - TVTT Citizen Edition - A Letter from the Mayor
• Almira ni'Caldazare - TVTT Citizen Edition - A Citizen's Perspective
• Melorea al'Taehor - TVTT Citizen Edition - Forkroot vs Flame of Tar Valon This image contains spoilers.
• Ryu Shadowborn - TVTT Citizen Edition - Crossroads of Twilight Review This review contains spoilers.

Gray Ajah Edition

December 2020 saw a Grayt Tar Valon Times Takeover by the members of the Gray Ajah. The Grays shared their love for the artistic with fantastic graphic design, drawings and even a Wheel of Time inspired photo shoot. Two of their Aes Sedai, mother and daughter also shared their journey to finding their homes in the same Ajah. Check out all their pieces below!

• Ashara Koh'inor & Elyss Koh'inor - TVTT Gray Ajah Edition - Grayt Times: A Mother-Daughter Journey Through The Wheel of Time - Published December 1 2020
• Siera al'Cere & Ilverin Matriam - TVTT Gray Ajah Edition - The Artistic Side of the Gray Ajah - Published December 3 2020
• Marivea al'Corriyi - TVTT Gray Ajah Edition - Wheel of Time Inspired Photo Shoot - Published December 6 2020

Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb Edition

Kicking off 2021 for the Tar Valon Times Takeover was The Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb Company. A beautiful Oath Road, an exemplary list of service to our community at TarValon.Net and of course a few GIFS shared by the Brown Ajah to help capture the enigma that is Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb. Read more about the creative glass blowing, service and fun that makes Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb who they are.

• Venric Methalion - TVTT MDD Edition - The Oath Rod - Published January 3 2021
• Aleita Taviah - TVTT MDD Edition - Service to the Tower - Published January 6 2021
• The Brown Ajah - TVTT MDD Edition - MDD in GIFS - Published January 7 2021

Brown Ajah Edition

After doing their own mini Takeover within a Takeover last month, February saw the Brown Ajah share their Tar Valon Times Takeover. They started with a wonderful and thought provoking journey through one Brown's reading journey with BIPOC Authors, followed by fun filled GIFS and a beautiful representation of Ferdinand. Check out their diverse range of pieces below!

• Rhed al'Tere - TVTT Brown Ajah Edition - Reading BIPOC Authors - Published February 2 2021
• Aintza Bisera - TVTT Brown Ajah Edition - The Brown Ajah in GIFs - Published February 4 2021
• Elia LePhant - TVTT Brown Ajah Edition - Ferdinand - Published February 5 2021

Novice & Recruit Edition

The Tar Valon Times was taken over in March by the Novices and Recruits of TarValon.Net! They shared why it's better to be a Novice at TarValon.Net than in the books, as well as increasing awareness about Heart Health. Their final gift to us was sharing the process of making a real life Snakes and Foxes game! Let us know if you try making a Snakes and Foxes yourself.

• Atane Valthon - TVTT Novice/Recruit Edition - Heart Health Month - Published March 2 2021
• Estelyn Blackfyre - TVTT Novice/Recruit Edition - Why it's better to be a Novice at TarValon.Net - Published March 4 2021
• Jocasta Braithe - TVTT Novice/Recruit Edition - Making Snakes and Foxes - Published March 5 2021

Val'Cueran Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in April 2021 was the Val'Cueran Company! The Wolves stepped up to help an Editor in need and pulled their edition together in record time. They took us on a journey finding a home with the pack, as well as opening our minds with an insight into Divination and an introduction to a beverage close to at least one wolf's heart, Beer! We even managed to snag one of the Val'Cueran guest writers full time!

• Dar'Jen Ab Owain - TVTT Val'Cueran Edition - Call of the Pack - Published April 1 2021
• Gedhan Audax - TVTT Val'Cueran Edition - What is Divination - Published April 2 2021
• Madhar al'Thera - TVTT Val'Cueran Edition - Beer 101 - Published April 4 2021

Dai M'Hael Edition

May 2021 saw a Tar Valon Times Takeover by the Dai M'Hael Company! They shared with us some of the beautiful gifts and stories connected to their bonds and bondmates as well as an informational piece about their Service to the Tower. Let us know if you try out any of the delicious tea recipes shared by their current Company Commander.

• Dnae Ila - TVTT Dai M'Hael Edition - The Gift of Tea - Published May 3 2021
• Nymala Ingasy - TVTT Dai M'Hael Edition - How a Blue met a Vendrisaur - Published May 4 2021
• Aleita Taviah - TVTT Dai M'Hael Edition - Service to the Tower - Published May 6 2021

White Ajah Edition

The White Ajah took over in June 2021, and shared their shawl traditions, from their Unity Shawls that their Aes Sedai proudly wear to their Raising Shawl! They also wrote about personal experiences, such as a long-distance move, and how writing has impacted them.

• Lyara Tieran - TVTT White Ajah Edition - Unity Shawls Published June 1 2021
• Leala ni al'Dareis t'al'Caleum - TVTT White Ajah Edition - The White Ajah Raising Shawl Published June 3 2021
• Leala ni al'Dareis t'al'Caleum - TVTT White Ajah Edition - Leala's Two Rivers - Published June 4 2021
• Satara al'Caelahn - TVTT White Ajah Edition - How Writing Saved My Life - Published June 6 2021

Blue Ajah Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in July 2021, the Blue Ajah showed over their creative side! They shared with us a Wheel of Time fanfic, and a Mad Libs game.

• Cahalan Sothron - TVTT Blue Ajah Edition - "Blue Sister" - Published July 3 2021
• Nymala Ingasy - TVTT Blue Ajah Edition - Mad Libs - Published July 5 2021
• Nymala Ingasy - TVTT Blue Ajah Bonus - Mad Libs Reveal - Published July 16 2021

Red Ajah Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in August 2021.

• Jahily al'Karee - TVT Takeover – Red Ajah Edition - Published August 1, 2021
• Satrim Kha'os - TVTT Red Ajah Edition - Poetry Reading - Published August 2, 2021
• Jahily al'Karee - TVTT Red Ajah Edition - Traditions - Published August 5, 2021

Accepted & Soldier Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in September 2021.

• Jahily al'Karee - TVT Takeover – Accepted & Soldiers Edition - Published September 1, 2021
• Jocasta Braithe - TVTT Accepted/Soldiers Edition – "Time for Fun" - Published September 3, 2021
• Cinna Vrammar - TVTT Accepted/Soldiers Edition – Coloring Page - Published September 6, 2021
• Xander Silverstar - TVTT Accepted/Soldiers Edition – the Junior Members' Journey - Published September 8, 2021
• Atane Valthon - TVTT Accepted/Soldiers Edition – What I Want from the TV Show - Published September 10, 2021

Yellow Ajah Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in October 2021.

• Idine Espanyas - TVTT Yellow Ajah Edition – Show Us Your Shawls - Published October 1, 2021
• Idine Espanyas - TVTT Yellow Ajah Edition – Crafty Yellows! - Published October 5, 2021
• Idine Espanyas - TVTT Yellow Ajah Edition – Yellow Healing - Published October 11, 2021

San d'ma Shadar Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in November 2021.

• Wil Cambrae - TVTT SDS Edition - The Heart of SDS - Published November 3, 2021
• Aleita Taviah - TVTT SDS Edition - 10 Things You Didn't Know About SDS - Published November 4, 2021

Green Ajah Edition

Taking over the Tar Valon Times in December 2021.

• Mystica Ari'Yena - TVT Takeover - Green Ajah Edition - Published December 1, 2021
• Faeril Munlear, Mystica Ari'Yena - TVTT Green Ajah Edition - Book Greens and Battle Blog Intro - Published December 3, 2021
• Faeril Munlear, Roheryn ni Galghandhrei t'al'Djinn, Melisande Arneil, Mystica Ari'Yena - TVTT Green Ajah Edition - Strength - Published December 6, 2021
• Xylianna Paladina, Mystica Ari'Yena, Tree, Faeril Munlear - TVTT Green Ajah Edition - Courage - Published December 8, 2021
• Aleita Taviah, Xylianna Paladina - TVTT Green Ajah Edition - Action - Published December 12, 2021

Unafilliated Senior Members Edition

The last installment of the Tar Valon Takeover took place in February 2022 and was about the newly formed Unafilliated Senior Members.

• Qamra Daielin - TVT Takeover - Unaffiliated Senior Members Edition - Published February 14, 2022
• Dovienya el'Korim - TVTT Unaffiliated SM Edition - Sourdough Pancakes - Published February 18, 2022
• Keisha al'Benn - TVTT Unaffiliated SM Edition - Membership Renewed - Published February 24, 2022
• Atane Valthon - TVTT Unaffiliated SM Edition - A Retrospective - Published February 28, 2022