Here you may find the Master of Training's list of Warders and Trainees.
A book about promotions and related information lies before you.
Here you may find information about our training regime.
Here may be found the library of the Warder Yards.
Beyond this door you can find the leaders of the Gaidin.
Doors out to nearby locations in the Tower are behind you.
A few particularly good fanfics have been archived here, written by Warders and WiTs - including the fanfiction required for Raising to Gaidin. Also, you may here find Evaluation and Training Thread examples to aid you in your own character development.
Raising Fanfics - Fanfiction - Sample EvaluationsWhen a Ji'alantin applies for Raising to the Gaidin rank, the applicant is required to write an IC fanfiction as part of his or her exam. For posterity, and for the enjoyment of the rest of the Yard, such fanfictions will be archived below. Any Gaidin Raised before this requirement was instated is not required to write a fanfiction, but all Warders are welcome to take a stab at writing his or her own perspective on the IC Raising test.
When a Drin'far'ji applies for Raising to the Ji'alantin rank, the applicant is encouraged to write an IC fanfiction as part of his or her exam. For posterity, and for the enjoyment of the rest of the Yard, such fanfictions will be archived below.
The Farm by Karta Unaka:
The Shienarian Drin'far'ji shamed her uniform by visiting the Band of Brothers Inn and getting herself properly drunk during the Sevenfold Conflict MRP. The Master of Arms thus sent her to the Farms to make an example out of his mentee for the other younglings.
An Unpleasant Anniversary by Visela Latani:
Visela finds herself forced to defend herself just because of her origin and due to the memories among the commoners from the Seanchan Siege.
The Choosing of a Path by Karta Unaka:
Karta Unaka watches the Master of Training and makes a desicion that will affect her path to the fancloak.
Lesson Days by Lysira 'Mouse' Viathene:
Mouse decides to cut down on her training with the Dagger to develop unhindered in the art of archery.
Caught in the act by Kaiode Omisoro:
Kaiode and his Father catch some thieves in the act when they try to break into their home.
The Ashanderei by Caith Delvin:
Caith writes a paper on the ashanderei and trains his forms.
Unusual Spear Combat by Sigmund von Danzig:
The Master of Arms gets challenged by an Aiel and finds he lost his skill at spears. Not willing to lose, he finds another way to win.
Thugs by Alyna Tiara:
Alyna Tiara gets robbed by a cutpurse of an Aes Sedai's money, and when chasing him she runs into four friends of his.
Staring Into the Void by Lord Sigmund von Danzig:
Lord Sigmund finds a remote Blademaster to learn the his secrets. Before long, these new skills are tested.
Forging Steel by Firredal Osiellin:
Caden Ives sends Firredal into seclusion for some intesive sword training.
The Katana Plan by Aynaiss Cuelaen:
A tongue-in-cheek advertisement for a new class.
Blacksmith's Horse by Ayananye Ir'Cuwzrin:
Ayananye fights for a new steed.
The Long Path to Success by Aedomon al'Cor'vron:
Aedomon reflects on life and love.
Going Through the Motions by Shyne:
Fighting with an imaginary opponent, Shyne's imagination takes him to a new place.
Stalking and Stealth by Kira al'Haram:
While walking in the woods, the hunter becomes the hunted.
Untitled by Kira al'Haram:
Kira spars with a wolf pack in the woods.
Untitled by Kira al'Haram:
The Pattern leads Kira to her ashandarei.
Untitled by Kira al'Haram:
Kira leaves the Tower to locate some rare herbs, a placating gift for the Yellows.
Longbow by Leisha Lukonia:
When pressed about why she chose to abandon her staff training, Leisha was forced to examine why she chose the weapon she did.
Why Warders? by Saphire Sedai & Isaria:
Caught between the desire to become a Green Sister and fear of men, Isaria approaches the Warder-Channeler Representative with the question of "Why would I need a Warder?"
Strength and Speed by Urikanu Shin Larithan:
Urikanu continues his training in unarmed combat under the tutelage of the Aiel.
"Silent Killing" by Sheralina Jorel:
In accordance with her pennance, after caught in a prank on the Green Ajah, Sheralina writes an essay on Rian Th'athor's class on Silent Killing.
Shadowspawn Essay by Amara Moran:
Amara Moran writes an essay on Sherlina's class concerning Shadowspawn.
A Posted Flyer . . . Everywhere by Saphire Sedai:
A relic of the time when Mentors began to take Drin'far'ji under their wings, this is a humorous ad for volunteers.
This page has gone missing from the library's. Anyone who has a copy of it, please send it to us to preserve this humorous relic.
The Ogier's Blade by Urikanu shin Larithan:
The history of a forged blade later found by the Drin'far'ji.
Of Wood, Rock and Powerforged Steel by Urikanu shin Larithan:
Urikanu tests the power and strength of his blade.
My Past by Rian Th'athor:
Rian records the events in the Three-Fold-Land that led to his search of the Grey Tower.
Movement of the Body by Amara Moran:
A Ji'alantar finds a moment in her busy day to slip away and practice her dancing.
Learning New Techniques by Firredal Oseillin:
Firredal learns the art of dual wielding.
The Hunt by Urikanu shin Larithan:
Urikanu takes to the woods beyond the forest, stalking the beast he knows is lurking there.
How to Battle Against Solicitors by "Peggy" Valdian:
When faced with the evil forces of advertising, Valdian steps forward to defend the Warder Yard.
Future Divided by Gwilym Tournen:
An accidental encounter with an untested ter'angreal causes Gwilym Gaidin to dream of the future of the Tower.
A Fray by Kile Durann:
Kile puts his polearm knowledge to use when he finds himself in a brawl at an inn.
Final Strategy by Caden Ives:
Caden is schooled in strategy by his foster father.
The Final Fight
by Urikanu Shin Larithan:
Urikanu faces his final fight, the culmination of his training in the arts of unarmed combat.
The Art of Reality by Meridius del'Toma:
Dementia, visions of the future cause Meridius to question reality.
Attack of a Cutpurse by Aynaiss Daisuldra Cuelaen:
Aynaiss is attacked by a greedy cutpurse in the town beyond the Tower and her unarmed combat training is put to the test.
Arc of the Moon by Ellisande Alendar:
Ellisande retreats to the Training Yard during the early hours of the morning to practice her sword forms.
The Archer's Focus by Urikanu shin Larithan:
Urikanu muses, in first person, on the pride and power of archers.
Abron's Dream by Abron Mar:
Abron dreams of a vivid memory of battle so real it blurs the line between nightmare and truth.
Unarmed Combat Evaluation (Sparring Style)
Evaluator: Ashfalcon (NPC Ethin) Evaluatee: Sigmund
Broadsword Evaluation (Sparring Style)
Evaluator: Ashfalcon (NPC Ethin) Evaluatee: Shika
Archer's Short Sword Training (Trained)
Trainer: Ashfalcon (NPC Jek) Trainee: Ellisande
Archer's Short Sword Training (Competence)
Trainer: Ashfalcon (NPC Jek) Trainee: Ellisande
How to Write an Inexperienced Sparing Partner Well
Evaluator: Ashfalcon Evaluatee: Arasaki