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Hi everyone, recently been coerced/volunteered to join the site by my girlfriend so thought I should introduce myself before I get told off :P

1. Favorite WoT character and why?
As I'm only just starting the third book my opinions aren't fully formed yet, but Thom is so far the most interesting character.

2. How did you find us?
My girlfriend an her group of friends are very active on the site and as I'm beginning to enjoy the books myself I thought it could be a good idea to join up.

3. What do you do (student, job, etc)?
I'm a civil engineer currently working on site, which means I shout at people for building things incorrectly and then have to spend a while figuring out if what they've done will actually work so we don't need to rip it all out.

4. Favorite book/author (other than WoT)?
A toss up between Patrick Rothfuss and Stephen Erikson.

5. Anything you need help with?
Finding a good place to get an avatar from!
 

Onis O'Leia

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Welcome to Tar Valon!
 

Ealandrelle Melyma

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Hi Camulus, welcome to Tar Valon!

You know, weirdly, I'm sometimes almost jealous of people who are reading the series for the first time. Not just because it's finished so you can go right the way through, but also because I can never do that again - I'll always know what happens :laugh: I hope you are enjoying the books :)

Do we get to know who your girlfriend is? :waggle

I like Patrick Rothfuss too - I only just read "The Name of the Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear" a month or so ago, but I did enjoy them :)

I'm afraid I don't have many suggestions regarding avatars, but I think there's a sticky in this forum which offers up some links :) Mine was an image made by a friend from ages ago so I didn't have to go looking :rofl

I hope you enjoy your time here in Tar Valon :) I'm sure your girlfriend will be looking after you, but do feel free to drop me a message with any questions if you'd like :)
 

Reniel Killan

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Several tower events later.. and you finally succumbed to peer pressure. I consider it a success! ;)
 
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I didn't exactly succumb, I was signed up by someone on my behalf wasn't I? :P

I am enjoying the books so far, I'm hoping to see a bit more Mat in the third book as he seems to be the least developed (so far) of the three ta'veren.

I'll have a look at that sticky if I can find it, I need to get something suitably awesome!
 

Reniel Killan

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You were sitting next to me when I signed you up.. and it was on your request!

Men :look:
 

Loraella Melodie

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Haha! Not surprised you caved and joined! Knew it was only a matter of time, just think, she has no excuse not to invite you to our gatherings anymore :laugh:

Welcome to Tar Valon!

< Sam btw :P
 

Loraella Melodie

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Could've been worse. :look: She could've signed you up completely without your knowledge and you could be stuck with an awful name and avatar. At least you were consulted. :P
 

Reniel Killan

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Exactly! Thank you, Ella! Glad that someone sees how kind and generous I am.
 

Ealandrelle Melyma

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This place is so amazing, how on earth could someone else signing you up to join be considered a bad thing? :laugh:

And don't worry, without giving anything away, you'll see plenty of Mat ;)
 
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Never said it was a bad thin, I just enjoy being bratty >_> I'm looking forward to getting to know the community and have people I can rant at/gush to when I read the books :)

Also, hi Sam/Loraella!
 

Loraella Melodie

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He doesn't have a hope of running away, Lore would just chase him down. And I would watch and laugh :giggle
 

Reniel Killan

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Bel, the time to run would've been like almost a year ago when he and I first started dating :look: He's a bit trapped these days.
 

Ubahsur Kindellaer

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:wave Hello! I'm a friend of your gf that you'll meet in August! (Jess)

I'm glad the arm twisting has worked, as she has skillfully avoided answering any questions I ask. :P Though if you are bratty you two are perfect for each other. :P

Let me know if you have any questions or need any help! There is a thread with some great suggestions of places to find avatars. :)

Btw, you should hunt down Nethanel al'Tere (company SDS) and drop him a note as it sounds like y'all do the same job and can commiserate together. :)
 

Nymala Ingasy

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Welcome to Tar Valon!! :welcome
 

Kiana a'Jadein

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There shall be no ranting and/or gushing! :indifferent: These books are serious bizness, yo.

Jamie was perhaps being more generous than I've ever seen her with that much consultation. Did she like your choice of names, or was there a debate? :P

<--- The coolest Southern chick on the planet (or at least that you know), Hillary
 

Nandi el'Shahir

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Welcome!
 
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