In one Age, called the Fourth Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose in the Land of the Crystal Throne. It sped across the great Aryth Ocean to the Tai’Seanchan coast. It continued over the Mountains of Mist, picking up the scent of Two Rivers fine tabac and singing along to a tune made by a Tinker’s tea kettle. It swirled around the vast prairie known as the Caralain Grass, with it’s Black Tower fortress, and the island city of Tar Valon, home of the fabled Ogier-made White Tower...The wind swept through the valleys, skimming along the lake that once was Shadar Logoth, lifting the raven in flight. It howled through the Blight past the snorts and bellows of Trollocs, carrying on it the stench of their cookpots and rot as it whipped by a Myrddraal without creating so much as a ripple in its dark cloak. If you listen closely to the wind you can hear the sound of “friends” whispering in the dark as it whistles by you. The shadows beckon you to their warm embrace; where will the wind take you? For you must know, the wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was A beginning.
Dedicated
Those who have advanced to a certain level of skill; they wear a silver sword pin on the left side of their collars. They are equivalent to an Accepted in the White Tower. Their training is exploring the roles of the different Legions to learn and also to see which one they’d like to join. Depending on the Legion, that can mean that they are rarely in Caralain/BT and instead are sent on missions by Lieutenants along side the Asha'man.
Advancement
Be aware of not only yourself but fellow Asha’man. We are a brotherhood, we watch out for each other.
I. I will never forget that I am a Guardian, called to keep the innocent safe, and am prepared to give my life in their defense. I will not slack in this duty for any reason.
II. If I am the most senior officer I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in any and every way.
III. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they have the means to resist.
IV. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by any and all means available. I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners and will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my commanders. I will make no statements of disloyalty to the Tower.
I. I will never forget that I am a Guardian, called to keep the innocent safe, and am prepared to give my life in their defense. I will not slack in this duty for any reason.
II. If I am the most senior officer I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in any and every way.
III. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they have the means to resist.
IV. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by any and all means available. I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners and will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my commanders. I will make no statements of disloyalty to the Tower.
Roleplay Requirements for Advancement
-RP as a Dedicated for one month minimum
-Choose a Legion (If there is a Captain of that Legion in play you should inform them. You will also need to inform the staff so that you can be assigned the correct icon upon raising.)
-12 posts minimum spanning over at least three threads meeting the requirements below.
Required Roleplays:
‣ A thread that displays the development of control in the One Power. This thread must include another character that can instruct them in channeling. (4 post minimum)
‣ A thread that displays the development of maturity in the character. This thread must include at least one other character. (4 post minimum)
‣ A mission outside of the Black Tower with an Asha’man, Captain, Captain-General, Baijan M'hael, Tsorovan M'hael or M’Hael (4 post minimum)
-Choose a Legion (If there is a Captain of that Legion in play you should inform them. You will also need to inform the staff so that you can be assigned the correct icon upon raising.)
-12 posts minimum spanning over at least three threads meeting the requirements below.
Required Roleplays:
‣ A thread that displays the development of control in the One Power. This thread must include another character that can instruct them in channeling. (4 post minimum)
‣ A thread that displays the development of maturity in the character. This thread must include at least one other character. (4 post minimum)
‣ A mission outside of the Black Tower with an Asha’man, Captain, Captain-General, Baijan M'hael, Tsorovan M'hael or M’Hael (4 post minimum)
How to Apply for Advancement
When you wish to be raised, please send a direct message to The Dark One. After sending the DM, feel free to tag Jair on Discord (@jairinai) to make sure she got the message.
In your DM to staff:
Please tag your author account (@username):
Please tag your character account (@username):
Link to approved character biography:
As well as links to each of the required roleplay threads:
Development of OP control (4 posts minimum):
Development of maturity (4 posts minimum):
Mission (4 posts minimum):
Navigation
Tower Exchange Program
An exchange program between the Towers began in 112 FA
A six month-long program to exchange Accepted/Dedicated between the White and Black Tower to foster goodwill.
Living quarters for students and chaparones were constructed at both towers. Most chaparones are from the Brown Ajah and the Spirit Legion.
Channelers attend the same classes, these classes will NOT pertain to channeling save for how to form circles.
The attendants will learn about forming circles with opposite sex channelers, the responsibilities of each Ajah/Legion, will be assigned group projects, given history lessons on both Towers, taught about bonding, and how they can be effective servants of the Light together.
A six month-long program to exchange Accepted/Dedicated between the White and Black Tower to foster goodwill.
Living quarters for students and chaparones were constructed at both towers. Most chaparones are from the Brown Ajah and the Spirit Legion.
Channelers attend the same classes, these classes will NOT pertain to channeling save for how to form circles.
The attendants will learn about forming circles with opposite sex channelers, the responsibilities of each Ajah/Legion, will be assigned group projects, given history lessons on both Towers, taught about bonding, and how they can be effective servants of the Light together.
