New / Need Help? Check this Friendly Face/Language Buddies Thread! (VM info also!)

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Welcome to TarValon.Net!

There are plenty of people here to help you if you find yourself in need of assistance, would like someone to talk to, or request help to find your way around.

Please feel free to send a Visitor Message to any one of us with your questions or concerns (details on how to do this are below). I promise we don't bite! We want you to find a home here and stick around!


Saying Hello:

Posting an Introductions Thread!

The first thing you can do to say hello is to make a new thread all about you. :) To do so, go back to the Introductions Forum and press the big grey button at the top that says, "+ Post New Thread". Stumped on what to write about? How about answering these questions?

  1. What is your favorite character in The Wheel of Time and why?
  2. How did you find TarValon.Net?
  3. What do you do? (student? job? hobbies?)
  4. What is your favorite book or author other than Robert Jordan and The Wheel of Time?
More interested in one-on-one interactions or perhaps feeling a little bit shy?

Send a visitor message!

As a visitor, the only way to send a personal letter to someone is to send a "visitor message". To do this, click on the person's name, which will take you to their profile. There will be a section that says "Visitor Messages". Click that, and it will take you to a page where you can type your message.
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These messages are public. You will gain the ability to send private messages when you become a citizen. (More information on this is located in the R&U thread.)

Someone sent me a visitor message. What do I do?

After you post an introductory thread, you can expect a member of the Welcoming Committee to send you a visitor message to say hello. The Welcoming Committee consists of a handful of our members who are nice enough to put time aside to help you get oriented. They volunteered for this and want to meet you, learn about you, and help you so please approach them if you have any questions!

Feel free to contact me, Mayor Zandera Sommers, with any administrative questions or comments. I may be reached by emailing mayor@tarvalon.net. :D

The Welcoming Committee consists of:

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Greeter:
Raena Tigana
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Greeter:
Ashara Koh'inor
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Greeter:
Theolyn Maryash Sedai
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Scribe:
Loraella Melodie Sedai
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Scribe:
Mychael Ritoryn
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City Architect:
Cold Manshima
Other Friendly Faces:

Other members of the website have also volunteered to be kind, patient, and welcoming resources for you. They have expressed that they want new members to talk to them - they want to meet people like you! Perhaps their message boxes are a little light lately and would like a conversation. A visitor message from you would warm their day and who knows, you might find a new best friend. :pleased-1: Any of these members are also great candidates for sponsors if you end up applying to join the Tower in the future. Friendships often take a long time to build and grow, so if you know that the Tower is your destination in the future, it's a good idea to start making connections now!

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I am a 20-something, horse-crazy, Green! I've been a member of the site since 2011 and an Aes Sedai since 2013. Don't let that scare you: I'm very friendly and love to lend a hand or just chat with people.

Click here to go to Roheryn Sedai's profile.
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Mayor's note: Sailea is an Accepted currently guesting in the Ajahs and Companies. This fine lady taught me the ropes, since she was on the Welcoming Committee when I became mayor. If you have any questions, you can surely go to her since she is a pro on the Boards!

Click here to go to Sailea's profile.
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I love trying to get to know new members as well as helping with avatars and sigs and helping them get started on the site. :pleased-1:

Click here to go to Aryawnah Sedai's profile.
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Hi, I'm Alora Sedai of the Blue Ajah. I'm in my early 30s and live in a small village in Northern VA with my husband, dog and cat. We are currently working on a vegetable garden as well as an English flower and herb garden. Passions include nature, animals, music, drawing and writing, as well as plotting out fun and interesting things to do here in Tar Valon. I'm also a fan of Minecraft and other video games. As the Mayor has said, I'm a founding and still-active member of the Brand of the Red Hand (a.k.a. Brandsworn) which is a great place to meet new people! As a Novice and Accepted I was very fond of pranks and just may look the other way (read: help you) if you also love pranks. :evil Feel free to send me a Visitor Message anytime! :pleased-1:

Click here to go to Alora Sedai's profile.
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I am a Jedi of the Mouse.

Mayor's note: Aven Sedai was the mayor before me, and she trained me in everything I need to know! She is definitely friendly, and if you ever want to chat, send her a PM!

Click here to go to Avendaella Sedai's profile.
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I am The Grumpyface. I do not like blurbs. I do not like dating site-esque profiles that sum up entirely too little of an individual's personality while pretending to help you gain a handle on who they are. I consider myself a thoughtful, empathetic individual, and am currently studying to become a psychologist. If there is anything I can help you with, I am happy to do so. Just don't expect my life story in a short paragraph. I'm happy to give it to you in about six pages, though.

Click here to go to Ty Gaidin's profile.
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Hi everyone! I'm a 20 year old all-around geek interested in a bit of everything. I'm also a proud member of Val Cueran who is always glad to help anyone who needs it.

Click here to go to Padron Gaidin's profile.
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I am Naeris, early 30's, and I have been with the site since 2005. I am from the Netherlands and I am a very outgoing friendly person. I have friends from all over the world, and my biggest hobby is meeting new people and getting to know them. Here at TV.net I have been company commander of DM and had a few other functions. And now I'm here to help our newest members and make sure they get to know this awesome site the way i got to know it. So don't feel afraid to send me a message. I'll always reply!

Click here to go to Naeris Gaidin's profile.
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Mayor's Note: Jahily Sedai is an amazing person to get to know. She's super friendly and always willing to help out! She was nice to me even in the depths of difficult and scary online mafia games played here on the Boards. If you send her a message, she's sure to send one back!

Click here to go to Jahily Sedai's profile.
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Hi all! I'm Sabrina, a 25-year old Londoner, cat-lady, and possible lunatic :) I'm a flag-flying member of the Red Ajah here at TarValon.net and I love getting to know new people so feel free to get in touch - especially if you like cat photos (as there aren't enough on the internet already!)

Click here to go to Sabriane Sedai's profile.
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My name is Kitan Sedai and I'm a bubbly White :) I'm from California and now I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. I'm married to Brandon Gaidin of Dai M'Hael (the jury is still out on if that was a good idea :laugh:) and I may or may not have "strongly urged" him to join the site before marrying him :look: I like fantasy, sci-fi, geeky board games, and I play a bit of Minecraft and Rift. I've been Heart and Sitter for the White Ajah, and Tower Historian since 2012. Send me a message! :D

Click here to go to Kitan Sedai's profile.
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Mayor's note: Ahmyra just finished up a term on the Welcoming Committee and was kind enough to join the Friendly Face team to stay involved. She's exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. She loves hugs!

Click here to go to Ahmyra's profile.
If you are a member of the Tower that would like to be added here, please email the Mayor. :)


There are many people to meet and also many places to explore. Your next stop should probably be the Read & Respond thread if you haven't yet read it. Or maybe it's time to strike up a conversation!
 
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Re: Need Help? Check Here! (Visitor Message info here as well)

Language Buddies:

In addition to the Welcoming Committee and Friendly Faces, there are also members that have volunteered to be Language Buddies. These kind and patient individuals are willing to help anyone having trouble with the English language, specifically on TarValon.Net. If there are posts, words, or phrases you do not understand, the Language Buddies are here to help! Even if you would just like practice communicating in English one-on-one, these people are happy to chat!


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Roheryn Galghandhrei: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah, Head of the Green Ajah.
Native English Speaker, studied Latin.

Click here to go to Roheryn Sedai's profile.
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Theolyn Maryash: Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah, Sitter for the Red Ajah, Welcoming Committee Greeter.
English, Serbian, Danish, some French, can understand Swedish/Norwegian.

Click here to go to Theolyn Sedai's profile.
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Alora Sionn: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah.
Native English Speaker, a little French, a little German.

Click here to go to Alora Sedai's profile.
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Nymala Ingasy: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah, Mistress of Novices.
Native English Speaker, Hebrew, a little French, a little Spanish.

Click here to go to Nymala Sedai's profile.
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Karassa Souladrin: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah.
English, Brasilian Portuguese, and French.

Click here to go to Karassa Sedai's profile.
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Padron Kerenmosa: Gaidin of Val Cueran, Master of Accepted and Soldiers.
English, Hebrew.

Click here to go to Padron Gaidin's profile.
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Cieon Maralyn: Company Commander of Val Cueran.
English, Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish.

Click here to go to Cieon Gaidin's profile.
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Alyccea Nymaessene: Accepted of the White Tower.
Native English Speaker.

Click here to go to Alyccea's profile.
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Luna Morn: Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah, Forum Moderator.
English, Serbian, Swedish, some French, decent understanding of Danish and Norwegian.

Click here to go to Luna's profile.
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Sailea Nerid: Accepted of the White Tower, Forum Moderator.
English, Bulgarian, Russian, some French, some German.

Click here to go to Sailea's profile.
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Ashara Koh'inor: Citizen of Tar Valon, Welcoming Committee Greeter.
Native English Speaker.

Click here to go to Ashara's profile.
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Cold Manshima: Citizen of Tar Valon, Welcoming Committee City Architect.
Native English Speaker, Spanish, French, can read Dutch.

Click here to go to Cold's profile.
If you are a member of Tar Valon that would like to be added here, please contact Cold Manshima, either by sending a PM or Visitor Message, or an email at coldmanshima@gmail.com. Please include the languages you can work with, and if you are a native English speaker.
 
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Re: New / Need Help? Check this Friendly Face Thread! (Visitor Message info here as w

Hello! :)

May I help you with anything?
 
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The first post has been updated with new members. :)
 
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<3 You're adorable! There don't seem to be enough messages around lately. It looks like some Friendly Face members' message boxes will have to go hungry. :(

The first post has been updated with new members.
 
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And i do see some awesome new faces up there.
 
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Like yours, sir. ;)
 
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That might have been what i meant :look:
 

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I welcome visitor messages too :)
 
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I am always ready to talk with people.;)
 
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*considers sending her own visitor messages*
 

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*ponders sending a pm or two cause there are faces here she doesn't know that well yet...*
 
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Anyone can send me messages. I am a cool guy like that.
 
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New members added! :joy
 

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Hello all!
 
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Yay! Welcome to the FF Team, Kitan Sedai! :joy
 

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Thank you! :D My Visitor Messages box looks forward to new noms :D
 
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Added information about Friendly Face team members being good candidates for sponsors on applications to the Tower in the future.
 
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