Murphy's Law, Wheel of Time Style [Attn: Roan; Andy] [Open/Semi-Big RP]

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Murphy's Law, Wheel of Time Style [Attn: Roan; Andy] [Open/Semi-Big RP]

Post by Bella » July 3rd, 2017, 3:48 pm

OOC: This is still open to anyone who wants to join in with a PC, PSC or NPC trainee or Gaidin. :joy This is "part one," so there will be a part two and that will be a little more open.
[subtitle]The Narrative[/subtitle]
It had not really been all that long since the Grey Tower and its Warder Yards had changed the nature of the test for young Drin turning into Ji'val, but as survival in the wilderness--without the aid of the One Power, particularly--was still a skill needing to be had, such forays were still scheduled and led. Part task, part class.

And thus was this day scheduled. Riahana Ferria Gaidin, former Mistress of Arms, was taking a group of trainees and a small number of Gaidin into the wilderness. Where, precisely, not known to any of the trainees. Her bond-mate and husband Gareth was coming along in case of need of him, but only in medical emergencies would the One Power be used.

This was to train the young ones about survival in the wilderness, and then encourage them to find their way home with the Gaidin "supervising."

The Gaidin in question were already at the entrance to the Traveling Yards, where they would use a Gateway to get to this unknown location from where they would find their way home. Riahana stood with Gareth, while the newly fancloaked Alrim Gaidin also stood, along with Natlya Cade and Terric. This comprised the group of "watchers" for their trainee excursion...
OOC: Okay, so, assume there's a sizeable group of Drin and Ji, which we can NPC as we need, plus any of those who might want to join in. Feel free to write being there, waiting, thoughts, and arriving for the learning ranks and then we'll be off in my next post!

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Re: Murphy's Law, Wheel of Time Style [Attn: Roan; Andy] [Open/Semi-Big RP]

Post by Roan » July 3rd, 2017, 7:27 pm

Paks Liard
Paks Liard was told she had the next several days off from classes, and felt thrilled at the potential freedom an extended break might give her. Unfortunately, the thrill disappeared quickly as the Ji’Val who informed her of the break also handed her a missive with the Master of Training’s seal on it. Opening it, the Drin discovered she was to report to the Quartermaster to get a bedroll, traveling cloak and a dagger before then reporting to the Traveling Yards at once.

Paks looked to the Ji’Val, “When it says at once. . .”

“It means now, woman. Move that arse of yours. You do not want to keep Riahana Gaidin waiting!”

Not one to go wide-eyed and shake in her boots at the thread of authority, Paks turned on her heel and made her way to the Quartermaster without another word to the Ji’Val. When she got there, the man looked her up and down, “Bedroll, traveling cloak and dagger, right?”

“You’ve been told?”

The Quartermaster smirked, “Lass, not much happens here without me knowin’ about it. Stay put.” He disappeared to the back for a few minutes and reappeared with the gear. The dagger in a scabbard, which she attached to her belt. The bedroll was rolled up with the cloak so that she could sling both on her back. “That cloak will help keep you dry in the rain, but it isn’t waterproof. If it rains long enough or hard enough, you’ll soak through.”

Paks nodded, “Got it.” With that, she hefted the bundle on her back and made her way to the Traveling Yards. There, she saw four Gaidin with their fancloaks shimmering as the breeze toyed with them. Of them all, Paks knew Alrim the best. He’d started as a Drin and been raised to Gaidin, and she still wore Drin grey. If it bothered her, she didn’t let it show.

The Drin also knew Riahana Gaidin, but more knew of her as opposed to knew her. Apparently, she’d been the reason the Tower opened its Warder Yards to Paks. The Drin should have felt grateful, and perhaps she was on some level. Had it not been for the Tower, Paks would be in jail, and likely would never have met Jesi. Trying not to smirk, Paks nodded to the former Mistress of Arms, “Riahana Gaidin, Asha’man.” She then looked to the two Gaidin who had their backs to her and did a double take, as she recognized the woman. She'd kissed Natlya one night some time ago, when the woman was still a Ji'Val. Paks was trying to cheer the woman up, though didn't exactly succeed. Not her smoothest moment ever.

The eternal smirk faltered a little, but the Drin managed to keep hold of it, “Natlya Gaidin.” She was less familiar with the tall Gaidin next to her, but inclined her head, “Gaidin.” She may be a misfit, but she was a respectful misfit. Not long after she arrived, several other Drin and Ji’Val started to arrive. From the looks of it, it was going to be a sizeable group.
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Post by Andy » July 3rd, 2017, 8:12 pm

Alrim was standing quite still as he watched the small group assemble, dribs and drabs at first and increasing as the time ticked away. Soon there were enough to be considered a small force in its on right. He wondered if such a thing would ever be required, that Drin and Ji fought wars. The Citadel had been different, that had been one battle and hadn't been expected. Gearing up and marching was a different thing altogether. Quite a few of them he knew from his own time in their ranks, as well as teaching them. Riahana had picked them for this he assumed, a show of trust in their skills.

He was not involved in the discussions amongst the other Gaidin that much, he was still letting into his new rank and though he knew some of them - Natlya in particular - it would like as not take some time to get to know everyone. Longer to earn trust and friendship perhaps. He didn't begrudge it, it made things a challenge. He needed that as much as anything else to stop him falling back into old ways of idleness. He did turn at the sound of one voice though and smiled to himself.

"Oh Paks, didn't know you were coming. Should make things...interesting" he muttered to himself.

"Hey it's Bells, wearin' that Fancloak. When did he get raised?"

"Shhhh! Alrim Gaidin you idiot, don't want to get in trouble before even set out now eh?"

He shook his head, the bells of his namesake jingling slightly, and walked up to them as they tried to scarper and fell over each other. He chuckled as he helped separate them and get them to their feet. He flicked a pack up for one with his foot and slapped them on the shoulder as his eyes fixed them, kind eyes, kinder than they were expecting.

"Bells is still here but she is right, best to use the Alrim Gaidin for the trip. I do hope you don't fall over yourselves too much where we are going. Wouldn't make thing easier, oh no"

"Where we go-"

"Secret. Patience and find out. Need a lot of patience, might as well learn now" he winked at them before moving along.

He wasn't able to just stand there and not mingle, not make sure that everyone was alright and that they had their bundles from the Quartermaster. Some Gaidin were the stony, silent type. He had heard it said he might as well be a Gleeman instead of a Gaidin but he didn't mind it though it was usually said with exasperation. He did a full circuit, slowly but surely, a nod here, politely listening there and generally putting some of his old comrades at ease. If not being a statue made their lives easier then he would do it, he had decided that quickly enough after his raising. Others could lead, others could be the administration. For himself...he'd rather they survive as intact as possible through their trials. All of them. He'd be there if required.

"No no, not my show. Riahana Gaidin. Yes. I'm sure she'll tell you. Got your bundle? That wasn't smart, better go and pick it up from there then, quick now lad!"

And then he was back with the smaller group of Gaidin and wondering if anything unexpected would happen. They often did these days. Still they were as prepared as they would be. Weapons and their own survival gear. A few extra things just in case but they'd play by the rules set out he knew that well enough. He came to finally stand by Natlya, the only Gaidin she really knew beyond Riahana.

"So I stopped playing the card games but seems a shame, would probably get a lot from this crowd," he smiled at her, "who's your friend?" he asked, indicating the tall man beside her - must have been Aiel with that height he reasoned.

And with that they were just waiting, waiting for the order to be given to depart. Survival indeed! It amused him no end. As far as he was concerned the most time he had been in danger was in Grey Tower property!
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Re: Murphy's Law, Wheel of Time Style [Attn: Roan; Andy] [Open/Semi-Big RP]

Post by Roan » July 5th, 2017, 5:30 pm

Riahana Gaidin
Riahana waited patiently, her thumbs hooked around her sword belt, as the various Drin and Ji’Val gathered in the Traveling Yards. She watched how Alrim Gaidin interacted with the learning ranks. They all seemed to respect him, and there was easy banter back and forth. The new Gaidin, though, knew enough on where to draw the line between easy banter and focusing on the task at hand.

The former Mistress of Arms looked over the group, her critical gaze lingering on Paks Liard. She wasn’t sure what to expect of the young woman when she came to the Yards. Ravak had been less than pleased that the Mistress of Arms told the Master of Training he would take the woman, regardless of her background. She didn’t necessarily think Paks would have excelled at training, but hoped she would have at least been mid-rank by now. Part of her wondered why Paks hadn’t been called to the raising test, but she was no longer Mistress of Arms, and certainly wasn’t Master of Training. In other words, it wasn’t her business.

Once everyone in their party gathered, Ria stepped forward, “It looks like we have everyone. I know you were all given short notice, but there is a reason for that. We will be taking a trip to somewhere in the heart of the Mountains of Mist. Over the next several days, myself and the other Gaidins will teach you the skill of wilderness survival.

“Once you’ve got the basic skills down, you will be tasked with finding your way home. It will be your chance to put your newly learned skills to the test. We will be with you to supervise and make sure nothing goes ary. Do any of you have any questions?” Ria asked. She surveyed the group, but all were silent.

Ria cast a quick glance to Gareth, offering him a small smile before she looked to the Blue Sister, “If you would do the honor, Aes Sedai?”

It took only a moment or two for the Gateway to come into existence. Ria looked to Natlya and Terric, and gave them a slight nod for them to proceed. A moment or two later she looked to the learning ranks, “Go on and step through. Terric and Natlya Gaidin will be waiting on the other side.” She watched as they went through one by one. At one point she looked to Alrim and nodded to him.

It didn’t surprise Ria that Paks was the last of the learning ranks to step through. She looked to Gareth and gave him another warm smile, “See you on the other side.” She stepped through right behind Paks and found the group gathered in a semi-circle in a clearing on the top of a hill. Mountains seemingly surrounded them. The air was cooler, but not so much as to be uncomfortable.

Looking back to the gateway, Ria saw Gareth step through, and a moment later the Gateway closed. “Welcome to your home for the next few days. You will likely know the Quartermaster provided you with a bedroll, a water resistant cloak and a dagger. Most often, you will have some sort of travel ration with you, and we’ve brought some along. It is still early in the day, but here are things you should consider when it comes to survival.

“Water is your priority. Without it, you die. Food comes next, but followed closely by shelter and fire. With that in mind, I want you all to break into groups of two and see if you can find a source of water near by. The Gaidin are here to offer tips and advice, but we also want to see how you do on your own,” Ria instructed. She set her own pack down at her feet as she watched the learning ranks pair off and scatter.
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Re: Murphy's Law, Wheel of Time Style [Attn: Roan; Andy] [Open/Semi-Big RP]

Post by Bella » July 6th, 2017, 3:03 am

[subtitle]Natlya Cade Gaidin[/subtitle]
Standing by Terric, Nat watched as everyone filed into the area. She recognized several faces, besides the obvious, and that pleased her.

The sight of Paks made her do a bit of a double-take, and she suppressed a smirk. Oh, how long ago that seemed now. When that girl had kissed her, she hadn't been ready to think about anyone else. Then time had passed and she hadn't seen her again, and she'd met Terric and the rest was history. It was a surprise to see that the woman was still a Drin, though.

Then Alrim came over to them, and she flashed him a smile. "Alrim Gaidin," she greeted with a deep nod. "Congratulations on the fancloak, my friend. Yes, this is Terric Gaidin. Terric, this is Alrim."

It wasn't long after the introductions were made that it was time to go. She grinned briefly at Terric and then slipped through the crowd, headed for the Gateway. She had her sword pulled, just in case, and Terric was armed and ready as well. It made her think back to their long journey, the one that had started them on this path and the liberation of a city...

However, as expected, there wasn't really anything on the other side but a clearing for the group to fall into. They scouted swiftly and all was safe, the rest of the group coming through in the next few moments.

Nat stood aside as Ria gave her instructions, then walked as they all scattered to their task. She managed to keep in her smirk until they were out of sight and busy with finding water. "A bit different than old survival test, eh?" she quipped to the others standing around her, all teachers surveying students. Nat had been one of the last trainees to do the old test, before the new one was created.

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Post by Andy » July 7th, 2017, 4:07 pm

He nodded amiably at this Terric but the man seemed to merely look at him impassively as if he expected him to do something he didn't like. Alrim blinked a few times before shrugging as the group was gathered for the Gateway travelling. Like as not there was a reason for it but it mattered not. Not really. It was all very rigidly planned after that, safety was paramount after all and the Tower had taken a few knocks of late. When Riahana nodded at him he stepped through, the usual unnatural feeling crawling over his skin. He would obey Riahana without question, having an enormous amount of respect for her. Ravak may have taken over from her but she had quite sizeable boots to fill.

"Rather I had taken that test" he responded to Natlya with a bemused tone before slipping away to position himself amongst the gathered pupils for the next handful of days.

He had come to the conclusion that the best way to know how they felt, what they hoped, feared and - more importantly - their strengths and weaknesses, was to let them tell you. Even though he was newly raised it was still a general rule that the Drin and Ji didn't like to tell the Gaidin how they were terrible at certain tasks. So he put himself where he couldn't help but overhear. He smiled to himself as the words sank into their minds and the general grumbling and lack of self-confidence began. Not all, of course, many were so bold and arrogant that they would never admit failure until it hit them in the face.

Still...can't tell them off for it. Was that way myself....still am some would say he conceded to himself.

"But I can't find water, don't know nuffing 'cept farming. Don't see no wells 'round here" came the first little moan from his left, quite close actually.

"Then thirst until you can't go on longer and be left for the animals" he stated simply, firmly, but without any sharpness to the words.

"What? We can't leave him behind!"

"A good attitude but one day, if he doesn't learn, you may have to. That is the point of this trip. Instead of giving up right away why not try and ask?"

He let the words sink in and waited until they asked him. He wasn't about to tell them. I they were foolish enough to let themselves suffer out of spite then they didn't deserve their place at the Grey Tower. Besides which he knew they would ask eventually, no one liked to suffer in the end.

"How do we fi-"

"Find water? Well done for asking," he flashed a grin, "use your ears first of all. Water makes sound, rivers rush and brooks trickle. As you fan out you should keep that in mind. If it moves then it will alert you if you're listening for it. " he told them.

"Go on," he chivvied them, spurring them on, "I have told you enough. With brains you will find what you need. Practise makes perfect" he moved on to find the others who seemed hesitant nearby and impart similar advice.

In truth he gave a new tip or clue to each group he met. He wanted to see if they would interact, share knowledge and pool resources to become a more efficient larger force. He wasn't neglectful, he gave each group what they required to survive and succeed...just not all of what he knew. Except the not drinking until purification - that he gave to all. Sickness would not help with the teaching exercise.

Either way he looked to the other Gaidin and stepped off after the handful of pairs before him, planning on keeping an eye on them.
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Post by Roan » July 10th, 2017, 2:38 pm

Paks Liard and Riahana Gaidin
Paks paired up with a male Ji’Val who didn’t seem to impressed with his partner. He grunted at her and moved off, but Paks had no idea if he wanted her to follow. Given they were told to pair up, she opted to stick close, wondering what he was looking for. It was early enough in the day that dew still clung to the leaves. In fact, there was so much dew that the shoulders of her uniform were more than a bit damp after a few minutes wandering through the brush.

“Wouldn’t it be great if we could find a way to farm the dew?” Paks asked.

The Ji’Val stopped and glared at her, “I don’t understand why you are here, Drin. You clearly don’t care about your duty or that uniform you wear. Don’t chime in with little comments as if you expect it to make a difference. I’ll find water for us on our own.”

Ah, so he was going to be one of those. Paks simply folded her arms and smirked her eternal smirk at the man, “Oh Light! Here I thought I would die of dehydration and starvation, but the big strong Ji’Val is here to save my arse.” Tilting her head slightly as her expression became a bit flat, Paks dropped the act, “I’m not as worthless as you seem to think, and if you want proof of that, then I am happy to provide.

“You go see what you can do alone, but if you think perhaps you might want to be a part of the team we were intended to be a part of, I will be trying to figure out how to harvest the dew. Perhaps it is a waste of time, but perhaps not. A person doesn’t always find streams in mountains,” with that, the Drin turned on her heel and went back to the pack she left in the clearing.

Once there, she found Riahana Gaidin still there with her Asha’man husband, speaking in soft tones. The pair looked to her as she entered the clearing. Giving her husband a small nod, Ria approached the Drin, “Everything ok, Drin Liard?”

It was so odd hearing her last name when most called her Paks. She gave a small smile and nod as she knelt down by her back and started to remove the cloak that was given to them to help keep them dry in wet weather. An idea formed in the back of her mind and she dropped it around her neck as she took what rope she had and bundled it up, “Everything is fine, Riahana Gaidin. My partner thinks I am incompetent, but that’s nothing new. I have an idea and intend to run with it. If I’m wrong, then I learn and move on.”

The Gaidin watched Paks with a critical eye, and the Drin wondered what she was thinking. After a moment or two, Riahana tilted her head, “It is a good attitude, but you shouldn’t wander too far from your partner. If he gets into trouble, you might be his only hope.” She then nodded to the cloak and rope, “What idea do you have, then?”

Paks pushed herself back up to stand and reached for a nearby tree. Running her hand along the leaves, she held it up, showing droplets of water running down her palm, “Mornings this time of year mean dew gathered on leaves. If walking through the leaves for five minutes gets my shoulders this damp, then perhaps we can collect it….maybe not a lot, but I’m guessing any little bit helps.”

Riahana nodded, “Good thought. If you are going to be in one place for a while, you can certainly try and farm dew. It would be prudent to see if there are any other water sources near by too. Go on and catch up to your partner. If Ji’Val Vorda starts giving you too much grief, point out to him that this isn’t his first time on the survival course and last time he had to be transported back to the Tower as a quivering mess after a particularly nasty thunderstorm.”

The smirk grew exponentially, “Well now, isn’t that interesting. Thank you, Gaidin.” With that, she wandered back to where she’d left her partner, and started to hunt him out. Perhaps being partnered with him wouldn’t be all that bad after all.

Back in the clearing, Riahana looked to Gareth, her own slight smirk apparent, “That woman will make a fine, if unconventional Gaidin some day. More than anything, she just needs to believe in herself.”
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Post by Bella » July 18th, 2017, 2:22 am

[subtitle]The Narrative[/subtitle]
In due course, every group but one was able to find water. That final group was sent back out with one of the others and eventually, they too located water. Everyone refilled their waterskins and then joined the group in the clearing to discuss their findings and their techniques, what worked and what didn't. Each trainee was able to learn something from each other, and their elders.

By this time, it was beginning to get dark and the next lesson began: shelter. Every trainee was encouraged to make their suggestions and then how they thought they could carry them out. Eventually, everyone ended up at the same place--in as much as everyone ended up making the shelter best suited to them. For some, this meant cover. For others, it meant defense. Either way, they all situated themselves.

They ate a little of their stores for dinner and settled down for the night. In the morning, they would learn about finding food and tracking their way back to the Tower...
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OOC: If you would like to write a bit about your character's day, how they settle for the night, or whatever, etc., go for it. I will post in a couple days with the next phase which will be the Bad Things (TM) that I'm sure everyone is expecting...

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Post by Andy » July 18th, 2017, 3:37 pm

The day had gone much as he had expected, though he was asked for assistance or guidance more than he was comfortable with. It wasn't that he didn't want to help the Drin and Ji they were watching over but more that they should have been able to do it themselves. He was a new Gaidin and so he was less strict with them than most but he was beginning to understand why there was that distance - it made teaching themselves easier for them.

Perhaps it takes some small measure of cruelty in order to breed survivability in the group he mused to himself from his perch upon the low branch of a tree, back to the trunk and one leg dangling.

He was watching his assigned portion of the camp's border. Below him were a few make-shift shelters. Some had managed to rig frames of wood and pine branches to create wind-breakers and rough roofing. The smarter ones had known that a bed of leaves were actually an insulator in combination with their blanket. He could hear some still shifting and shivering. Some had fallen asleep already. All were huddled together for warmth. Except the Gaidin, of course. Riahana had Gareth and apparently Natlya had Terric.

Alrim had no one. It seemed sad though there was little he could do about it.

"I have them, at least" he told himself as he cast his gaze down upon the forms of the pupils.

He was beginning to realise that he was akin to that annoying older brother now, the one who turned up and told you how you were doing everything wrong and forcing you to make it right. The one who no one ever really liked at first but over time would possibly find grudging respect for. He wondered, at times, if all new Gaidin went through that sort of period. Still, he was still saddened at his lack of options. Fiona had disappeared somewhere, he didn't know where, and Nate was a brother not a lover. He scratched his chin and wondered when such things had become important.

Perhaps it had been when everything else had been achieved, he reasoned. It was easy to ignore things that bothered you when you were too tired and busy to even look at them much less think upon them. He sighed and fingered the pommel of his blade, pulling his Fancloak closer about him.

He took up the watch and would likely not sleep much before the sun's rising.
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Post by Roan » July 28th, 2017, 2:29 pm

Paks Liard
Each of the Gaidin took turns keeping watch. They gave their charges a chance to do the same since Drin, and Ji’Val would be called upon to keep watch while their charges rest. Paks’ partner gave her a flat look and moved away from her, clearly not wanting her company while they took watch. She wasn’t phased by his behavior, and just took to walking along side Riahana.

Paks was surprised to see the former Mistress of Arms, and organizer of this particular excursion, taking a turn at keeping watch. She figured the Gaidin would take it easy and let others do the ‘heavy lifting,’ Casting a sidelong look to Ria, Paks’ curiosity got the better of her, “Do you always take your turn at taking watch, Gaidin?”

Looking to the younger woman, Ria nodded, “I do. It is what we do...one of the many things we do. I do it not just to set an example, but because by pulling my weight, I take a bit of pressure off of my battle brethren. We all have to do our part. We are all part of a team.”

The Drin nodded as the pair walked the perimeter of their camp, “Even out here, where we are fairly safe?”

Ria stopped and turned to face Paks, “Even out here. Safe is a relative term, and the Shadow has agents everywhere. It is dangerous to assume you are safe because you let your guard down. When your guard is down, your foes have the upper hand.” She then looked up to the sky, and then back to Paks, “You should get some sleep. You’ve done your time taking watch and tomorrow will be a long one.”

“Thank you, Gaidin,” Paks replied, leaving the Gaidin on her own before moving off to find her bed roll. As she approached the other learning ranks, she saw her ‘partner’ already wrapped in his bedroll. Shaking her head, with a soft mirthless laugh, Paks found a bit of clear ground and before long, cozier up in her own bedroll.
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