OOC: Thank you to Galnor for RPing Sheriam for this interaction!
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Sheriam Sedai's Study
A large desk dominates most of the room. Papers are stacked neatly on one side
while the rest remains clear of clutter. A blue rug is lying in the center of
the room and blue drapes hang from the window to the north. One wooden chair
sits in front of the desk while a more comfortable chair is placed behind it
for the owner of this room.
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A slightly plump woman wrapped in a blue shawl is here.
An Accepted has arrived from the south.
Cyrinde curtsey gracefully in respect for Sheriam.
Sheriam Sedai looks up, startled.
Cyrinde hurries into the study, slightly breathless from running.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Well child, that was faster than I expected, admittedly.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Why might you be so out of breath?'
Cyrinde blinks and shifts her weight awkwardly as she responds, 'If it pleases the Light, Sheriam Sedai, I was taught that when my superior instructs me to do something, I had best do it right away.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'I see. Well, it is good to see a child who is prompt for once and understands the value of time. Well then, let us see. I hear you have some things to tell me about what you have learned about the Tower.'
A young Novice has arrived from the south.
A young Novice has arrived from the south.
Cyrinde blushes faintly at the compliment and nods. 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
A young Novice has a horrified look on her face as she rushes in and hands Sheriam an assortment of tea options.
Sheriam Sedai glares at a young Novice.
Cyrinde's cheeks are burning.
Sheriam Sedai says 'What have I told you about interrupting me while in session?'
A young Novice shrieks and scurries off.
Sheriam Sedai looks at a young Novice.
Sheriam Sedai says 'You too!'
A young Novice panics, and attempts to flee!
A young Novice leaves south.
Sheriam Sedai looks at Cyrinde.
An Accepted leaves south.
Cyrinde closes the studydoor.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Now, where were we?'
Cyrinde says 'If it pleases the Light, you were about to ask me about some things I had learned in my time at the Tower, I think, Sheriam Sedai.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Yes yes of course.'
Sheriam Sedai pours some water into her tea cup and takes a sip.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Tell me about what you have learned.'
Sheriam Sedai pulls out a notebook and flips through some pages.
Cyrinde considers the question, biting her lip in thought.
Cyrinde says 'Well, you yourself gave me the important first lesson of proper decorum and to wear my novice dress at all times, and to keep diligently at my chores. If it pleases the Light, I have been washing the dishes, raking the garden, and dusting in the library every day.'
Sheriam Sedai runs her finger down a page, appearing to search in earnest.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Cyrinde din Rovan, do you know the meaning of your surname?'
Cyrinde pauses at the interjection, frowning. 'No,' she admits, 'other than that it is...was...the surname of my father of the blood. I have his last name, as is the custom of my people.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Continue on, child.'
Cyrinde nods in agreement.
Sheriam Sedai continues scanning through her notebook.
Cyrinde continues, 'The class on the introduction to the White Tower has not been offered recently, but I read through Kyrana Sedai's transcript from when she taught it, still as an Accepted, and Suana Sedai made sure that I knew of the Three Oaths and their significance, and that I am to live by them even though I have not sworn on the Oath Rod.'
Cyrinde says 'Kyrana Sedai's lecture hinted at the fact that the Oaths are somehow binding for the Aes Sedai, but that novices and Accepted should try to live by them anyway.'
Sheriam Sedai closes her notebook and looks up, deep in thought.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Yes, yes. There has been a great absence in the Tower for a long time now, child. Ever since Kathryn the wicked revealed herself as Black Ajah, and waged a war between the Valon Guard and those stooges Lamgwin and Jack.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Many have chosen to spend their time away from the Tower ever since, but we must continue on.'
Sheriam Sedai considers carefully.
Cyrinde freezes at the mention of the Black Ajah, eyes widening. 'The Black Ajah?' she asks, very faintly.
Sheriam Sedai widens her eyes momentarily before clearing her throat.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Anyway...'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Where did you come across this transcript of Kyrana's, child?'
Cyrinde does not respond right away, still trembling at the news she has heard, but she shakes herself from her reverie. 'In the Tower library, if it pleases the Light, Sheriam Sedai. While I was dusting there.' (https://www.kinslayermud.org/forums/vie ... php?t=5539)
Sheriam Sedai says 'And can you show me what you weaves you have learned?'
Cyrinde nods in agreement.
Cyrinde says 'Well, some of them are...rather dangerous to use in here.'
A large rat starts following Cyrinde.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Well, there are plenty of rodents and rats scurrying around here, I'm sure you can demonstrate on one of them.'
Cyrinde says 'I have been deliberating for some time what other weaves to learn, but even the ones I have studied so far from you are a rather vast array. The number of weaves the White Tower have perfected is...rather extensive.'
Cyrinde glares icily at a large rat.
Cyrinde surrenders herself to saidar as she embraces the True Source.
channel 'rend' rat
Cyrinde begins channeling the appropriate flows...
>== *+-=%=-+ *
A large rat stops following Cyrinde.
Cyrinde raises a fist towards a large rat, who stops suddenly, and collapses into a heap.
A large rat grimaces in pain.
A large rat panics, and attempts to flee!
Cyrinde receives some experience points!
Cyrinde's blood freezes as she hears a large rat's death cry.
A large rat is dead! R.I.P.
Cyrinde release the One Power.
Cyrinde shivers with disgust at the rat.
Sheriam Sedai examines the corpse of a large rat.
Cyrinde surrenders herself to saidar as you embrace the True Source.
channel 'create food'
Cyrinde begins channeling the appropriate flows...
>-+ *
Cyrinde creates a red apple.
Cyrinde eats a red apple.
channel 'create food'
Cyrinde begins channeling the appropriate flows...
>-+ *
Cyrinde creates a red apple.
Cyrinde gives a red apple to Sheriam Sedai.
Sheriam Sedai gives you a red apple.
Sheriam Sedai nods with approval.
Cyrinde releases the One Power.
Cyrinde says 'I have also studied a few weaves to protect myself from other channelers. After some of the events from my life...I have to say that the knowledge of them is quite valuable.'
Cyrinde surrenders herself to saidar as she embraces the True Source.
channel 'slice' cyrinde
Cyrinde begins channeling the appropriate flows...
>==+
Okay.
channel 'shield' sheriam
Cyrinde begins channeling the appropriate flows...
>= *+-=%=-+ *
Cyrinde loses her concentration.
Cyrinde frowns in concentration as she weaves intricate threads of Spirit.
channel 'shield' sheriam
Cyrinde begins channeling the appropriate flows...
>= *+-=%=-+ *
Okay.
Sheriam Sedai has been shielded from the True Source.
Sheriam Sedai glares icily at Cyrinde, she feels cold to her bones.
Cyrinde blushes furiously.
Cyrinde release the One Power.
Cyrinde's shield against Sheriam has dissipated.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Very...well... It is hard enough these days to come by novices with any such potential. I must admit, they are far and few between ever since that Kathr.... err, since the war with the Valon Guard.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Everyone is looking for a quick pass, and I for one am not the type to reward those looking for an easy ride!'
Sheriam Sedai glances at Cyrinde.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Are you looking for an easy ride, child?'
Cyrinde looks first horrified, then affronted, at the suggestion. 'Of course not, Sheriam Sedai.'
Sheriam Sedai nods as she takes another sip of her tea.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Good, good.'
**Cyrinde has been promoted to Novice!**
Sheriam Sedai says 'Then I hereby promote you from mere Inductee to full-fledged Novice of the White Tower.'
Cyrinde says 'The Atha'an Miere have strict policies and expectations for discipline, just as much as the White Tower. I expect the work will only get harder the longer I am here. But if it pleases the Light, I will continue to work as hard as I can to prove myself.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'And I trust that I will see this hard work that you speak of.'
Cyrinde offers a rare smile, beaming with pride. She curtseys again and replies, 'You honor me, Aes Sedai. Thank you. I will not let you down.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Now, child, I am quite busy tracking down that traitorous Black A... err, preparing lessons.... for classes...'
Sheriam Sedai says 'Go forth and do not disappoint me'
Sheriam Sedai opens the studydoor.
Cyrinde pauses, asking gingerly, 'If it pleases the Light, Sheriam Sedai...I want the Tower to be safe as anyone. Is there anything I can do to help you?'
Sheriam Sedai sinks deeply into thought about the meaning of life.
Sheriam Sedai says 'If you see those stooge Valon Guards, tell them to see me as we need information they have on a certain traitor to the Tower.'
Cyrinde nods in agreement.
Sheriam Sedai says 'One is an Ogier.'
Sheriam Sedai says 'The other thinks he is a deity and is wrong in the head.'
Sheriam Sedai rolls her eyes in disgust.
Sheriam Sedai says 'But steer clear from battle unless it is unavoidable.'
Cyrinde says 'The man Jack was awake yesterday or the day before, but I only heard a brief message from him and then he vanished.'
Sheriam Sedai peers around, looking as if she has trouble seeing everything clearly.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Are you certain?'
Cyrinde says 'Yes. I thought he was rather odd. He said something about 'blasphemy' and then went back to bed, so far as I can tell.'
Cyrinde says 'Is he...a madman? Or a male channeler?'
Sheriam Sedai says 'I see....'
Sheriam Sedai says 'If you see him, don't feed into his... eccentricities'
Cyrinde nods slowly.
Cyrinde raises her right hand to her lips. 'It is agreed, under the Light.'
Sheriam Sedai nods in agreement.
Sheriam Sedai says 'Well the child, may the Light be with you.'
Cyrinde curtsey gracefully in respect for Sheriam.
Cyrinde says 'May the Light illumine you, and see you safe to your journey's end.'
Cyrinde quietly exits the room, closing the door behind her.