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Biographies are accounts of a character's life, containing events leading up to arriving at the Tower. They also include physical descriptions.

The 12 Depositories

1st: Day to Day

2nd: Raisings

3rd: Return Fanfics

4th: Culture/Geography

10th: Skills/How-To's

11th: Essays

12th: Poems and Songs

Fanfics are written works set in the Wheel of Time universe. The Grey Tower has 12 Depositories, or sections, of its Fanfiction. Click on one to find a more detailed description of each as well as all the Fanfics in that category. The Fanfic section does not differentiate between works of current or retired members.

Day to Day Role-plays
Ceremonies
Combat/Training Role Plays
Big Role-plays
Major Role-plays

RP Transcripts are archived role-plays that have been preserved at the request of the authors. They include anything from Day to Day threads to Major Role-plays to Ceremonies such as Weddings, Bondings, Awards, etc.

Fanfic Submissions
Role-play Transcripts
Biography Changes
Artwork Submissions

Use these forms to submit new fanfics, biography changes, artwork, and Roleplay transcripts you would like to be archived.

Note: These are password protected. The username is greytower, and the password is the secret word that you use on the message boards.

Awarded at the Amyrlin Seat, M'Hael, MoA, or Keepers' discretion (at any time)

	Officer's Sanity Ribbon Awarded to a player in thanks for helping to keep an Officer sane, as we are already pretty crazy to be Officers in the first-place, but sometimes even those thresholds are surpassed. The player may have taken initiative to play an active role in a project or significant RP, been a helpful posting partner, given OOC administrative assistance, or simply was extra supportive, encouraging, or making the Officer in question laugh. [Award Winners]
	Officer's Insanity Ribbon Awarded to an Officer who goes through extreme, even insane measures to get something done. [Award Winners]
	Blaze of Glory Ribbon Rarely do we see the completion of a character's life; yet this character's story has a beginning, a middle, and an ending. The player not only willingly self-terminated their character, but did so in a dramatic and/or endearing way. The ending must be in "a blaze of glory" with superior epic or poetic quality. [Award Winners]
	Most Improved Writer's Order Ribbon Awarded to a player who has made exceptional strides through the process of improving one's exposition, dialogue, vivid description, character development, and plot crafting. Many players come to the Tower not just for fun or for the community, but also to build skills that will aid them through life. For some, English may be a second language and they have successfully transcended the language barrier. This award recognizes those who have made concerted efforts to improve upon their writing skills and grown through their experience in the Tower. [Award Winners]
	The Keeper's Pick Ribbon Awarded to a player who has written exemplary fanfictions or RP transcripts. Fanfics may or may not be opened by the Keepers to nomination by members of the Tower. The Keepers make the final decision in all cases, but the Keeper in question makes the final decision in all cases. This is an OOC award. [Award Winners]
	The Keeper's Pick Medal Awarded to the winner of fanfic competitions, to which several players submit fanfics based on a single theme. The best fanfic is then selected by both Keepers (in unison) as a fanfic that rises above and beyond expectations as an exemplary model of writing. This is an OOC award. [Award Winners]
	The MoNSTER's Pick Ribbon Awarded to a player who wrote exemplary posts and completed an entire daily thread (or a class) involving at least one member of the learning ranks. Threads (or class replies) may or may not be open by the MoNSTERs to nomination by members of the Tower, but the MoNSTER in question makes the final decision in all cases. Threads must be archived in order for participants to be eligible. Each MONSTER is responsible for recognizing their own charges (i.e. the MoN awards Novices and Accepted). This is an OOC award. [Award Winners]
	The MoNSTER's Pick Medal Awarded to the winner of a daily thread competition involving the learning ranks, to which several learning ranks write daily threads based on a single theme. The best thread is then selected by the MoNSTERs (by majority vote) as a thread that rises above and beyond expectations as a model of writing. This is an OOC award. [Award Winners]
	The Flame and Fang's Commendation Ribbon Awarded by the Amyrlin Seat or M'Hael in appreciation for any act or contribution to the Tower which is especially superogatory, rising above and beyond expectations. This may be an IC or OOC award. [Award Winners]
	The Bronze Wheel This medal is awarded to a player for hosting and seeing a Major Role-play from start to completion, demonstrating good character development and realism. [Award Winners]
	The Silver Wheel Award This medal is awarded to a player for hosting and seeing a Major Role-play from start to completion. The host demonstrates excellent character development and realism and supports it in his or her participants. NPCs are used to facilitate the plot, and one or more minor story arcs may be present. Attention to his or her Role-play is high and consistent with good communication with the Admin. [Award Winners]
	The Gold Wheel Award This medal is awarded to a player for hosting and seeing a Major Role-play from start to integrating all characters and Ajahs. Attention to the story and its players is above and beyond expectations, yet maintained with tact towards the participants. The plot is clear and organized, consisting of extraordinary writing and character development in his or her characters as well as encouraging it in others'. Superior coordination with the Admin and key organizers is a must. NPCs are employed to their full potential to facilitate the growth and resolution of the plot. This host balances major story arcs and minor sub-plots with finesse. As a result, the Major Role-play has a lasting effect on the Tower story and the lives of its participating characters, referenced in threads occurring after the Major Role-play has come to a close. [Award Winners]