Joining in here after being on Discord a bit

Apr 18, 2026
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Hello,

I joined TarValon.net while at the most recent JordanCon, I'd been in and out of the Library over the years but hadn't joined the site. I've been on the discord a bit since the con.

I've read the entire series many times beginning in middle school and rereading the entire series each time a new book came out beginning with book five. So the earlier books I've read more than a dozen times and the later books a bit less. I've watch the show through a couple of times as well. I've taught a lectio divina class on the books several times.

I live in Philadelphia and have been on the east coast for more than a decade, before that I was a Midwesterner.

Verin is among my favorite characters, because Verin always knows.

I'm currently on a Kim Harrison re-read and playing EarthBound when not doing work or studies.

I am a Humanist Chaplain, UU Minister, and an Atheist. My work is currently congregational but I'm transitioning to a new positon that will be focused on training leaders and curriculum development. I'm working on my dissertation around spiritual practices for atheists which I hope will become my first book.

I love to knit and to travel.

I hope to connect with more folks and will try to be active on the site, but honestly the app-based discord is more likely to get my attention as laptop-time equals work-time in my mind.
 
Welcome to Tar Valon Androl, it's great to have you!

And YASSSS, Verin! *high fives*
 
Hi, Androl! Welcome to the forums! And VERIN FOREVER YESSSSSSSSSS
 
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Welcome to the other side of the community! (We're so very discord-y nowadays haha.)
 
Yay!!! Welcome Androl!!

I didn't realize you're a fellow knitter as well. Did you go to the Knitting Circle this year at JordanCon? That's one of my favorite panels. I only missed it this year because, as you know, I was feeling like death during the con.
 
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Welcome to Tar Valon. Enjoy exploring the site and feel free to ask questions.
 
Oh, I’d love to know who all is localish and if you ever do a meetup.
Me and my husband, Ty, Feros, Fauna, and Erient are all in NJ. Vyr and Kendrel haven't been *cough*forced*cough cough* persuaded into citizenship yet. Mered and Fearg aren't active anymore but are here. Rhyin and Idine are down your way. And Cinna and Kran are originally from the area and still come down some weekends.
We do group board games most Saturdays.
 
Me and my husband, Ty, Feros, Fauna, and Erient are all in NJ. Vyr and Kendrel haven't been *cough*forced*cough cough* persuaded into citizenship yet. Mered and Fearg aren't active anymore but are here. Rhyin and Idine are down your way. And Cinna and Kran are originally from the area and still come down some weekends.
We do group board games most Saturdays.
That is super fun, I currently work weekends but that is ending next month. I’d love to join you all sometime.
 
Me and my husband, Ty, Feros, Fauna, and Erient are all in NJ. Vyr and Kendrel haven't been *cough*forced*cough cough* persuaded into citizenship yet. Mered and Fearg aren't active anymore but are here. Rhyin and Idine are down your way. And Cinna and Kran are originally from the area and still come down some weekends.
We do group board games most Saturdays.
I'm so jealous of how many of you are so close. Sometime I really need to plan an east coast Tower trip and hang out with you all!
 
Hello, Androl! I'm happy to get to welcome you since you welcomed me as well!

Add me to those who are envious-- I am out in the middle of nowhere Kansas, though I do have friends in Pennsylvania and oodles of family further north on the East coast.
 
I'm so jealous of how many of you are so close. Sometime I really need to plan an east coast Tower trip and hang out with you all!
You should! It is a lot of fun.

Also, I love how many of us are in California, but really wish we were all closer. It's a big damn state.
 
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