Tyla al'Mere

Tyla al'Mere is an Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah.

History

Membership

• Raised to Novice of the White Tower: August 24, 2002
• Raised to Accepted of the White Tower: March 2003
• Aspired to the Gray Ajah: N/A
• Raised to Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah: June 2003
• Bonded Yurjan Braevin of Val'Cueran: September 12, 2004

Past Involvement

• Served as Gray Sitter in the Hall: Spring 2004, Fall 2005, Spring 2006
• Served as Heart of the Gray Ajah: December 9 2007 – September 1 2008

Contributions

• Organizing and later running the Pre-Bond Counseling with Falone Charpontier.

Senior Member Interview

Tyla al'Mere, Senior Member Interview, January 29, 2008

What is your Tower name?

Tyla al'Mere

When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah?

oh lordy! you want me to remember that far back? I know the year though :) 2003... maybe?

Why did you choose Gray?

The food... well actually it was the people who were members of the Ajah already. They had similar likes and dislikes to me, and it felt like home.

Are you like the Grays in the Books?

Not sure, considering the only ones we know of are all particularly unlikable. and I think I am a little more likable than them :| I do believe in what they stand for though, so maybe I'm like the ones we haven't met yet :P

Do you love politics and do you like to discuss a lot?

In person I am very opinionated and have a love for politics, online, not so much :)

How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?

I was never a Citizen, but my time as a Novice and Accepted was fun.

How long have you been a member of TV.net?

Five years. Since August 2002.

What things do you do for TV.net?

weeeell... not much. I'm not very active at the moment.

How did you get to read the Series?

My Father was reading them and so I picked them up one day and after that he couldn't get them back :)

To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?

Yurjan Braevin, of Val'Cueran.

Who is your mentee, if you have one?

Kymo Ambray, she's naughty :|

Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?

Mat, Mayene.

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?)

I have never been to a rl function. I doubt I'll ever make it to one either... unless I start swimming now :)

What kind of music do you like?

Varies with my mood, metal, rock mostly though.

What are your favorite movies?

Mirrormask, LoTR, Original Star Wars, Scanner Darkly, In the Mood for Love, Kung Fu Hustle.

What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?

I am neither crazy or stupid :| ergo I never do anything crazy or stupid... okay fine can't think of anything right now :(

What job do you have?

I'm essentially a house wife, but also a web designer and general practitioner of life.

Do you have a pet?

No, I have a baby girl who happens to be a black Labrador. Her name is Myah.

What languages do you speak?

English, Afrikaans, a bit of Spanish and I can read and write Latin :P

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

Archaeologist and a writer.

Lanfear or Moghedien?

Lanfear

Seanchan or Shara?

Seanchan

Candles or lamps?

Candles O.o

Party or lounging at home?

Lounging at home

A short bio about yourself.

hmm... I'm 24, I live in South Africa. I live in the middle of paradise. I enjoy photography...

and I'm going to be making beer soon so come visit?