Living in the Ajah House

Narrator: In this month’s edition, I will be interviewing one member from each Ajah. You will be fascinated by the unique perspectives these members have on their homes in the White Tower!  Read on to find out who spoke to this intrepid reporter.

Brown Ajah : Miya Sedai

1. What would you say is the most exciting thing about living in your ajah?
Well, as the super sexy sailor chocolate, the most exciting thing is protecting knowledge by standing up for free speech in the literary sense.  However, DeAnna (my real name) enjoys travel when my money allows for it (and it’s been a few years now so I REALLY need to plan a vacation soon!)  Being a brown isn’t just about enjoying the work of others, after all, it’s also about collecting knowledge first hand and travel is an excellent way to do that.  In the words of the children’s television show “Toot & Puddle” (you can tell I’m a mom, can’t you?) “The more you go, the more you know!”

2. What is the atmosphere like in your ajah?
Having only recently returned, during a holiday season at that (when many of us are traveling… go figure) it’s a little quiet in the Brown Ajah hallways… of course, as librarians, that doesn’t bother us any.  However, on a more real world perspective, quiet on a discussion board can = no fun!  So, let me tell you a bit about the Brown Ajah I remember from my previous years:

Outwardly, the browns are really uptight at times… we can be picky about spelling and grammar and some of us are more strict than others about silliness having it’s place and time than others (we’re not fans of someone coming into a serious discussion thread and killing it by throwing Saidar around, for example) BUT… on the flip side we all fancy ourselves to have a wild and crazy side under our calm librarian exterior just begging to get out and so we act on that in our private board as well as in threads all over DM that are specifically built for that purpose.

Never let it be said Browns can’t let their hair down and throw out the mousey glasses!

3. What kind of fun things do you partake in your ajah?
I can remember many silly threads where we did crazy rp style interaction, parodies of famous tv shows and literary works.  We also enjoy sharing our experiences in life and travels and we also have a pension for speaking our minds.  If a Brown likes or dislikes something we’ll let you know and that leads to debates and discussions and we always enjoy those.  The exchange and analysis of existing knowledge is part of our bread and butter in the Brown Ajah.

We also have a very tight bond in the browns.  The first year I was a brown we did a holiday card exchange (a tradition we still keep) and all your fellow browns send out cards to you and your family… it’s a way to cement our friendship in the real world as well as virtual.  And that’s to say nothing of those of use who have come to each other’s homes to visit!  I know Karana (Mary) and Arette (an old member named Reetta) met for a vacation in Rome once and I’ve hosted Arette at my home several times now, just to name a few.

4. If you can say one word about your ajah what would it be.
Unexpected.  Just as in Jordan’s books, we Browns are rarely everything we appear to be and to know us (really know us) takes time and analysis… fitting considering that just how we treat the rest of the world.  Please, stop by some time and get to know us, we’ve got fresh brownies waiting just for you!

Red Ajah : Tynaal Consen

1. What would you say is the most exciting thing about living in your ajah?
Exciting?? Hmmm.. Probably that there is always something happening where everyone can join in and everyone generally just likes everyone else so things work smoothly without needing to worry about someone being all sensitive about stupid stuff..

2. What is the atmosphere like in your ajah?
Its very relaxed and open, everyone can be themselves without needing to worry about being overly careful. And there’s always something interesting happening

3. What kind of fun things do you partake in your ajah?
My Ajah always has its events, like the Autumn festival which was org wide, but we also had a Christmas Card and e-card exchange for the Red members which was awesome cause everyone could send cards, even if your funds are low Smiley And the Projects are always fun cause most members join in and its like a community building thing Cheesy

4. If you can say one word about your ajah what would it be.
Freedom

Green Ajah : LilyElizabeth

1. What would you say is the most exciting thing about living in your ajah?
Finally getting to play with the… oh, I can’t say. But they are in the closets.  Wink

2. What is the atmosphere like in your ajah?
Very loving and fun. Warm, friendly, a great place, really.

3. What kind of fun things do you partake in your ajah?
We are always celebrating something, it seems, so there’s always a party going on lately. We always have a monthly discussion and friends come and join in. It’s a great way for Novices to get raising credit, too.

4. If you can say one word about your ajah what would it be.
Awesomesauce. And warm, friendly, home. So that’s four words. I never was good at following directions.

Blue Ajah : Daruya

1. What would you say is the most exciting thing about living in your ajah?
Hmmm . . .  that’s hard to pin down!  I love the variety of people, the quirky sense of humor we all seem to have (some more than others! LOL!), the way all of us “parts” blend into a bluetiful whole!

2. What is the atmosphere like in your ajah?
Mostly relaxed, sometimes giddy, sometimes a bit off color.  And, of course, Boopsy is always good for randomness which, while I sometimes either giggle or blush, I love him for!

3. What kind of fun things do you partake in your ajah?
Discussions, games, you name it!  We aren’t the most active of Ajahs but we are close-knit, up-beat, and totally supportive of one another.  We  like to decorate deck out aspies in beautiful Blue ribbons and nail polish and such!  We also have our very own mascot, an Ewok.  We spank him a lot . . .  Grin

4. If you can say one word about your ajah what would it be.
BE-AWESOME!

Gray Ajah – Emperor

1. What would you say is the most exciting thing about living in your ajah?
Are you asking if I Pleasantvilled myself right into the Ajah?  The question makes me think of some reality TV show where all the Ajah members are locked inside a house and have to vote each other out.  Just so their is no confusion, I win the game in this fantasy.  Therefore I am the most exciting thing about living in the Ajah.

2. What is the atmosphere like in your ajah?
Laid back and chill.  Except Cairos… he expects us to do stuff and be active.  Pfft…  what is up with that yo.

3. What kind of fun things do you partake in your ajah?
I don’t actually participate in many activities which I find fun.  I like to show up and stir up trouble then wisk away before I get bopped on the nose.  I know others like to talk about recipes.

4. If you can say one word about your ajah what would it be.
Gray!

Yellow Ajah : Nynaeve

1. What would you say is the most exciting thing about living in your ajah?

It’s a toss up between seeing Dunbar first thing in the morning and seeing Dunbar last thing in the evening >.>

2. What is the atmosphere like in your ajah?

Magical. Pleasant. Loving. Inspiring. Entertaining. Humerus. Trusting. Warm. And of course, quite odd and completely and utterly insane and quirky

3. What kind of fun things do you partake in your ajah?

We ARE the fun. Each and every Yellow Ajah member. We do sometimes have some activities, but hanging out and having a light hearted chat has always been our favorite sort of fun.

4. If you can say one word about your ajah what would it be.

Enchanting!

Narrator: Well there you have it ladies and gentlemen. You have the inside scoop of what it’s like living in an Ajah. Stay tuned next month as we change things up a bit. Of course I won’t ruin the surprise, so you will have to RAFO   ]]> http://whitetower.org/2010/daes-daemar/ajah-update/daes-daemar-ajah-update-january-2010/feed/ 0 http://whitetower.org/2009/daes-daemar/ajah-update/daes-daemar-ajah-updatethe-voice-december-2009/ http://whitetower.org/2009/daes-daemar/ajah-update/daes-daemar-ajah-updatethe-voice-december-2009/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:47 +0000 WT Org http://whitetower.org/?p=522

Welcome to the Voice!

Narrator: Today, we live in a world where Aes Sedai and Warders run about doing their own business. We have Aes Sedai from the seven different Ajahs and also bustling Novices and Accepted in the White Tower Halls. Today we are going to jump into the mind of Cairos Sedai, the new Gray Ajah Head. He recently became the new Head after Mendorah Sedai stepped down. Cairos Sedai, can you tell us something about the 7 different Ajahs that are in the White Tower, starting with yours?

Cairos: Sure Mr. Narrator. *Cairos chuckles to himself* The Gray Ajah is a small one. Despite that, it is very unique and different in many ways. The Gray Ajah has many interests, of which the major ones are cooking, gardening, various forms of crafting and volunteering. *Cairos puts on a Chef’s hat* Many members come to the Grays in search of recipes or help with cooking. The Gray is also about community and helping out in any way we can. I can also make a mean chocolate chip cookie if you decide to stop by. *Cairos starts grinning*

Narrator: Thank you Cairos Sedai, for telling us what the Gray Ajah is about. Now, since you are bonded to a few people that are from other Ajahs, can you tell us what the other Ajahs are like and what they are about? Let’s start with the Red Ajah, since you are bonded to a Red–a Red that became Keeper.

Cairos: No problem, Mr. Narrator. The Red Ajah is lovely and amazing, with a really mixed group of members. The head of the Red Ajah is Mystica Sedai. All the Reds give a mean snugglebiting to everybody. The Red Ajah is about individuality and equality. They are a strong-willed group. They can be serious at times, but they also can be a fun group to be around. Just be careful of their teeth. *To show the Narrator what he means, Cairos snugglebites the Narrator*

Narrator: *Enjoys the snugglebites* Thank you for telling us what the Red Ajah is about. What about the Yellow Ajah, since you have a brother who is one of their members?

Cairos: The Yellow Ajah has a wonderful Head leading them. Her name is Nynaeve Sedai. She is the high mighty yellow of all yellows.  The Yellow Ajah is less focused on healing of the body, and more on healing of the mind and heart. They are welcoming to everybody in the White Tower, and they provide a fun and crazy atmosphere. They also have floor boards and are the only Ajah that spanks people with them. *Gets a hidden floor board and spanks the Narrator*

Narrator: *Is surprised by the spanking* Who else are you connected to? Let’s see–you have a sister in the Blue Ajah. Tell us about the Blue Ajah.

Cairos: The Blue Ajah….Hmmmm…..What can I say about them? They are a great bunch. Did I mention there is this blue brother in the Ajah? His name is Boopsy aka Wayward Fool. He is sometimes crazy, but crazy in a good way. *Smiles* The Blue Ajah Head is Daruya Sedai. She is a wonderful lady with crazy blueberry muffins. They are deadly. The thing that the Blues love the most besides blueberry muffins is HARRY POTTER. *Cairos starts screaming like a little girl* YES ITS HARRY POTTER!!! Who doesn’t like Harry Potter. *Cairos thinks he better not hear anybody say anything bad about Harry Potter*

Narrator: Sounds to me like they are a great bunch who are Harry Potter Fanatics. *Narrator gets hit by a bludger* Ouch. It seems I shouldn’t have said that. Onwards…. Tell us about the Green Ajah, since you are bonded to a green.

Cairos: Hmmmmm….The Greens…The Battle Ajah…They are lead by a fierce and strong leader. Her name is (wait for it….wait for it…wait for it….) Kara J Sedai. The Green Ajah is another great bunch. They are a close knit group. They are an Ajah about family. All of them care a great deal about each other. They are fierce in what they believe in. *Whispers in the Narrator’s ear* They are the wielders of the WHIPS. Yes, WHIPS!!! So you better be careful.*Cairos takes shiny green whip and whips the Narrator*

Narrator: Again I got hit by a weapon from an Ajah. *Starts to giggle* Let’s talk about the Whites and the Browns.

Cairos: Well, the Whites and the Browns are small Ajahs too. They both also got new heads this fall. The White Ajah Head is Twinflower Sedai, and the Brown Ajah Head is Karana Sedai. The White Ajah is about logic and puzzles and the Brown Ajah is about knowledge and learning. What else can I say about them??? OH, YEAH!!! The Browns make wonderful delicious brownies. They are known for that. The Whites are known for their wonderful discussions.

Narrator: Cairos Sedai, thank you for spending time with me and with telling us about the different Ajahs in the White Tower. Stay tuned for the next article called “Living in the Ajah Houses.”
*Narrator takes all the special gifts and tries them out*

Below you will find information on the Ajahs at the Tower. You will find listed the link to the Ajah’s Homepage and the list of the members with their rank and email addies. You will also notice that we have 9 Ajahs listed, instead of the normal 7, that is because we have the Black & Plaid Ajahs also. The Plaids are a totally OOC Ajah and if you want more information on them then email me.

Amyrlin Seat

Keeper of the Chronicles

Black Ajah – www.mangaknights.com/dmblackajah
Ajah Head – Julannah Sedai

Its sisters are said to have forsworn all their oaths, and serve only the Shadow. They are rumored to walk the halls of the Tower disguised as members of the other seven Ajahs.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 220

Blue Ajah – www.blueajah.i.am
Ajah Head – Egwainne Sedai

The Blue Ajah is also run by a single very powerful woman, and is perhaps the most influential of the Ajahs, although one of the smaller ones. It’s primary focus is to champion worthy causes (worthy by Aes Sedai standards) and to promote justice. Skilled at political maneuvering, Blues are also able administrators. Since Artur Hawkwing’s time, more Amrylins have been raised from the Blue than any other Ajah.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Brown Ajah – www.geocities.com/rayalintiavery/brownajahpg.html
Ajah Head – Karana Sedai

Forsaking Mundane life in general, members of the Brown Ajah are dedicated to seeking and preserving knowledge. The Browns are primarily responsible for the procurement preservation of the vast cache of books and scrolls which make the Tower Library the largest single repository of knowledge in the land. Much that is known of artifacts or New Talents has been dicovered by the Sisters of the Brown Ajah.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Gray Ajah – www.grayajah.shacknet.nu
Ajah Head – Marce Sedai

The Gray Ajah are mediators, seeking harmony and consensus. Many kingdoms use Gray Sisters to insure that their treaties with one another will hold. The Gray Ajah are the listeners and the diplomats, the ambassadors and the psychologists.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219-220

Green Ajah – www.greenajah.org
Ajah Head – Lanfir Sedai

The Green Ajah is also known as the Battle Ajah. Their primary goal is to hold themselves ready for Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle with the Dark One. Fierce fighters of Shadowspawn, they are also known for their appreciation of men, a trait fairly rare among the other Ajahs. Green Sisters do not believe in limiting themselves to only one Warder. Some have been known to bond three or more at one time. While this fact is sometimes a source of humor among the Sisters of the other Ajahs, it is not an entirely frivolous practice. During the Trolloc Wars the Greens’ additional Warders made a positive difference in battle.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Plaid Ajah – www.boltpages.com:8081/pr0phet/plaidajah
Ajah Head – Darren

This is an Ajah exclusive to the DragonMount White Tower. This Ajah is a OOC Ajah and is around to drink Beer and Party.

- Provided by the MoN -

Red Ajah – www.geocities.com/yavannesedai
Ajah Head – Kathrina Sedai

It is known that the Red Ajah’s primary goal is to protect the land from all men who can channel the True Source. They hunt down men who can channel and bring them to the Tower to be gentled. They refuse to bind any Warders, possibly becuase their purpose makes it difficult for them to trust or work closley with any man. The Red Ajah is the largest.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

White Ajah – www.lunarmagic.farstrider.org/whiteajah
Ajah Head – Lylana Sedai

The White Ajah, unlike all the others, avoid both the world and worldly knowledge. Questions of Philosophy engross them and the search for truths is their all consuming passion.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Yellow Ajah – www.crosswinds.net/~yellowajah
Ajah Head – Soraya Sedai

Those Aes Sedai with an especially strong Talent for Healing join the Yellow Ajah. Yellow Sisters are wholly devoted to healing sickness and injury as well finding new cures and new methods of using the One Power to restore health, though in truth, few believe any better method exists than the one known since the Breaking.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Below you will find information on the Ajahs at the Tower. You will find listed the link to the Ajah’s Homepage and the list of the members with their rank and email addies. You will also notice that we have 9 Ajahs listed, instead of the normal 7, that is because we have the Black & Plaid Ajahs also. The Plaids are a totally OOC Ajah and if you want more information on them then email me.

Amyrlin Seat

Keeper of the Chronicles

Black Ajah – www.mangaknights.com/dmblackajah
Ajah Head – Julannah Sedai

Its sisters are said to have forsworn all their oaths, and serve only the Shadow. They are rumored to walk the halls of the Tower disguised as members of the other seven Ajahs.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 220

Blue Ajah – www.blueajah.i.am
Ajah Head – Julannah Sedai

The Blue Ajah is also run by a single very powerful woman, and is perhaps the most influential of the Ajahs, although one of the smaller ones. It’s primary focus is to champion worthy causes (worthy by Aes Sedai standards) and to promote justice. Skilled at political maneuvering, Blues are also able administrators. Since Artur Hawkwing’s time, more Amrylins have been raised from the Blue than any other Ajah.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Brown Ajah – www.geocities.com/rayalintiavery/brownajahpg.html
Ajah Head – Karana Sedai

Forsaking Mundane life in general, members of the Brown Ajah are dedicated to seeking and preserving knowledge. The Browns are primarily responsible for the procurement preservation of the vast cache of books and scrolls which make the Tower Library the largest single repository of knowledge in the land. Much that is known of artifacts or New Talents has been dicovered by the Sisters of the Brown Ajah.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Gray Ajah – www.grayajah.shacknet.nu
Ajah Head – Marce Sedai

The Gray Ajah are mediators, seeking harmony and consensus. Many kingdoms use Gray Sisters to insure that their treaties with one another will hold. The Gray Ajah are the listeners and the diplomats, the ambassadors and the psychologists.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219-220

Green Ajah – www.greenajah.org
Ajah Head – Lanfir Sedai

The Green Ajah is also known as the Battle Ajah. Their primary goal is to hold themselves ready for Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle with the Dark One. Fierce fighters of Shadowspawn, they are also known for their appreciation of men, a trait fairly rare among the other Ajahs. Green Sisters do not believe in limiting themselves to only one Warder. Some have been known to bond three or more at one time. While this fact is sometimes a source of humor among the Sisters of the other Ajahs, it is not an entirely frivolous practice. During the Trolloc Wars the Greens’ additional Warders made a positive difference in battle.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Plaid Ajah – www.boltpages.com:8081/pr0phet/plaidajah
Ajah Head – Darren

This is an Ajah exclusive to the DragonMount White Tower. This Ajah is a OOC Ajah and is around to drink Beer and Party.

- Provided by the MoN -

Red Ajah – www.geocities.com/yavannesedai
Ajah Head – Yavanne Sedai

It is known that the Red Ajah’s primary goal is to protect the land from all men who can channel the True Source. They hunt down men who can channel and bring them to the Tower to be gentled. They refuse to bind any Warders, possibly becuase their purpose makes it difficult for them to trust or work closley with any man. The Red Ajah is the largest.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

White Ajah – www.lunarmagic.farstrider.org/whiteajah
Ajah Head – Lylana Sedai

The White Ajah, unlike all the others, avoid both the world and worldly knowledge. Questions of Philosophy engross them and the search for truths is their all consuming passion.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219

Yellow Ajah – www.crosswinds.net/~yellowajah
Ajah Head – Soraya Sedai

Those Aes Sedai with an especially strong Talent for Healing join the Yellow Ajah. Yellow Sisters are wholly devoted to healing sickness and injury as well finding new cures and new methods of using the One Power to restore health, though in truth, few believe any better method exists than the one known since the Breaking.

-The Wheel of Time-
By R. Jordan page 219