An Announcement: My retirement as Amyrlin

Rhed al'Tere

Aes Sedai
Joined
May 4, 2002
Messages
14,053
Location
Durham, NC
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
This year has turned out to be more difficult than many of us had hoped for. I have been thinking about my position as Amyrlin and how it fits into my life for several months before I submitted my notice of resignation in January.

I knew that in 2019 my duties and responsibilities at my Muggle job would be increasing. I was going to be taking on an even bigger role with the journal I work for, with the possibility of taking over the journal entirely from my boss next year. That was up in the air, and there was also the possibility of a job change next year; a lot was uncertain. Regardless, I knew I needed to turn more of my attention to my career, and that required letting go of some other responsibility. After weighing my options, I knew that it was time for a new Amyrlin to lead us.

I submitted my notice of resignation to the Board of Directors on January 21. On January 22, I learned that my boss had passed away suddenly, giving me an immediate promotion to Managing Editor, a change I didn't expect until next summer. Overnight, my job changed while I was dealing with the grief of losing my boss and my friend while supporting my team members as best I could.

I have always done my best to serve this community in the best ways I knew how. The sacrifices were greater than I'd expected, but I never once regretted any of them, because the outcome was worth it. My purpose has always been to serve to the best of my ability, and the best way I can serve at this time is to step down to allow fresh leadership, with fresh ideas and energy, to take over.

It has truly been my honor, and my pleasure, to serve you all, and I hope I have done you proud and served you well. I have so many memories of you, of individuals and Ajahs and Companies, that fill my heart. I have so enjoyed getting to know you all better in your Company and Ajah forums, getting to interact with you on that more personal level. It was a privilege being welcomed into so many of your homes-within-a-home and treated as one of you.

The Board of Directors will put out a call for applications for Amyrlin shortly, and an Amyrlin-Elect will be chosen by the end of summer. I will train them, and at Anni next year, we will have the official ceremonial turnover.

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for allowing me to serve you.

tenor.gif
 

Thaddius al'Guy

Gaidin
Historian
Joined
Apr 23, 2016
Messages
9,296
Thank you, Mother for everything you've done.
 

Ariadne Davion

Matron Mother of Mischief
Aes Sedai
Joined
Aug 27, 2007
Messages
18,504
Age
40
Location
Oregon, USofA
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Discord
Seraphim#1666
I am floored but honored deeply to have worked with and for you, Rhed. You have been an outstanding Amyrlin. I truly am deeply at a loss for those you have lost these past few months and can only wish you all the best moving forward. Thank you, for everything you have done as a person and for this community. <3
 

Siera al'Cere

Graphic Goddess
Aes Sedai
Director of Marketing
Joined
Jun 6, 2006
Messages
7,794
Location
Ontario, Canada
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Thank you Rhed for everything you have done for our community and for us. <3 <3
 

Catt Heckathorne

Previously known as Cattrin al'Modrah
Aes Sedai
Joined
Jan 21, 2008
Messages
15,286
Age
37
Pronouns
  1. None - Use Name
Thank you, Mother, for everything you have done for the community. May the Creator's hand guide you and the Board to prosperity as the next Amyrlin is chosen.
 

Leala ni al'Dareis t'al'Caleum

Anime Sensei
Aes Sedai
Mayor
Joined
Nov 21, 2012
Messages
35,439
Age
37
Location
Lost in the zemai
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Rhed, we’ve been blessed to have you as Amyrlin. I know it was a hard decision to make to retire. You’ve been amazing, and we’ll still be here for you. :grouphug

Thank you so much for what you’ve done and continue to do. :hug
 

Cahalan Sothron

Meme and Money Queen
Aes Sedai
Joined
Feb 10, 2015
Messages
17,808
Age
50
Location
Georgia
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Discord
Maihgread#0
Mother, you were one of the very first people who welcomed me to this site, and you have been nothing but supportive and encouraging to me during my time here. I am grateful and honored for you to have been my Amyrlin. :curtsey
 

Jarl Lewin

Aes Sedai
Joined
May 12, 2010
Messages
14,393
Location
North Texas
Thank you, Mother. I am honored to have been among the last Aes Sedai Raised by you. You are loved. :hug
 

Elia LePhant

Aes Sedai
Tar Valon Times Editor
Joined
Sep 1, 2002
Messages
14,185
Age
37
Location
Houston, TX, USA
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
My dear Mother and sister, you have worked so hard and given so much to our community. I am beyond proud and I will always be inspired by your dedication and passion. Thank you for the countless hours you've put into making our community flourish. I love you x one million, Rhed. :hug :hug :hug
 

Nandi el'Shahir

Sparkle Spren
Aes Sedai
Joined
Feb 10, 2010
Messages
6,170
Location
Northern Virginia
Pronouns
  1. They - Them
I am grateful for all of your services as Amyrlin.
giphy.gif
giphy.gif
 

Nymala Ingasy

Glitter Guardian
Aes Sedai
Head of the Blue Ajah
Joined
Jun 7, 2010
Messages
38,541
Location
Aotearoa
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Discord
Nymala#4228
Thank you for all that you have done for us and for our community, Mumsy. You will be impossible to replace. :hug
 
Joined
Apr 17, 2012
Messages
8,643
Location
Utah, USA
Pronouns
  1. He - Him
I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks this, but I love and appreciate all that you have done for us. And completely understand why you had to do this.
And though I'm sad to see you step down, I'm so grateful on the time you had in the position.
 

Arisaema Draconis

Aes Sedai
Joined
Feb 9, 2004
Messages
1,875
Age
65
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Thank you for giving so much of yourself to our community.
You are a remarkable woman whom I admire greatly.
Your shoes will be hard for the next in line to fill, but we will learn to dance to a new tune.

Much love and congratulations on the promotion. Deepest condolences on your loss. :hug
 

Fern Al'Thorn

Aes Sedai
Joined
Feb 10, 2017
Messages
6,119
Location
Indiana, USA
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Discord
FernAlthorn #6236
:hug
Thank you Mother, for being true to who you are and for being one of the best people i have had a chance to meet.
:love
 

Andra Mikolan

Aes Sedai
Joined
Jan 16, 2005
Messages
2,329
Age
40
Location
Lewisville, Texas
Thank you for all that you've done. You're going to be awesome in that role as you are in most things. And so :meerkatacceptedthe Wheel turns again. :hug
 

Atarah al'Norahn

Aes Sedai
Joined
May 12, 2010
Messages
4,921
Age
37
Location
Winnipeg, MB
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Thank you so much for everything you've done for the community and everyone here. I'm sending many, many good thoughts for everything going on in your life right now! :hug :hug
 

Jahily al'Karee

Aes Sedai
Head of the Gray Ajah
Joined
Sep 7, 2012
Messages
7,906
Location
Texas, USA
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Thank you Mama Rhed, for your care of this community as a whole, and the personal guidance and support you have given. :hug

I am sorry to hear of your real life struggles and wish you all the best as you move forward into your “new normal.” :pleased-1:
 

Enya Tawarwaith

Valkyrie Sedai
Aes Sedai
Joined
Dec 12, 2006
Messages
5,288
Age
33
Location
Oslo, Norway
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Thank you for everything Mother :bow
 

Nebka Galyn

Aes Sedai
Joined
Oct 26, 2015
Messages
10,183
Location
Utah
Pronouns
  1. She - Her
Thank you for your service! I'm so happy to have been raised live by you! Hope this change helps your life get a little easier. :hug
 
Top