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Decision: Creation of a new Admin titled "Master (or Mistress) of Education", or MoE.

Date: June 11th, 2007

  • Since the position is appointed and not elected, the MoE receives no voting privilege within the HoS.

  • The MoE shall be appointed to the same level as an Ajah Head IC, and receive similar Talent Point increases to match (totaling 11 currently).

  • IC authority of the MoE also includes the running of the University and Orphanage, as well as the Tower's education system (Classes).

  • Ajah Heads would defer to the MoE only on those topics involving the running of Classes, the University, and the Orphanage.

  • The OOC authority of the MoE will be that of an assistant to the MoN, MoS, & MoT.

    A full listing of the MoE's duties, and the procedures for their appointment, can be found here.

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    Decision: 'angreal, sa'angreal, and ter'angreal Posession & Creation

    Date: April 30th, 2007

    This proposal was accepted and approved by the Hall of Sitters as follows:

  • First that the ability to create angreal, and sa'angreal is not allowed IC. OOC a member may petition to the FS to have one added that they "found" somewhere. These objects all have to have come from the AoL however, since no one after the Breaking has the knowledge of how to make them!

  • Ter'angreal use IC is agreed to be restricted to fully raised members and officers, unless specific dispensation has been sought and received OOC from the FS. The only exceptions being Indigo members and aspirants, and those who have developed a related Talent with the objects.

  • Creating ter'angreal of one's own is allowed IC for those with the Talent, however any new or experimental objects should be approved beforehand OOC through the FS.

    Basically this all points to a need for us to clarify more formally the distinctions between OOC and IC use and creation of all objects of the One Power.

    Firstly, it needs to be clear that IC creation of ter'angreal should be limited to those who have the Talent recognized to create them.

    Secondly, possession and use of ter'angreal is only granted to fully raised members and Indigo aspirants, and few others, at the will of the First Seeker.

    Third, Any member who does not fit the criteria (IC rank or position) must first seek approval OOC from the First Seeker before role playing the use or creation of any ter'angreal or other objects of the One Power.

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    Nominations: 13th Master of Soldiers

    Date: April 13th, 2007

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Nerad Tendo, Asha'man of the Green Ajah was elected to replace Lembirt Asha'man as Master of Soldiers.
     

    Decision: Ownership of the Grey Tower

    Date: March 20th, 2007

    The Hall of Sitters agreed that official legal ownership of the Tower's webspace, along with the final financial responsibility shall fall to the person known OOC only as the Tamyrlin. Furthermore the Hall concluded that unless the situation requires it, that this position should be passed jointly between the Amyrlin and the M'Hael as needed. Should neither of them be capable or willing to take the responsibility, the Hall will immediately have to decide upon the appointing of a third party as the Tamyrlin. At the time of this discussions close, the M'Hael Daimenin al'Donai has assumed the role of Tamyrlin for the foreseeable future.
     

    Decision: Benefits System Clarifications

    Date: February 18th, 2007

    This proposal was accepted and approved by the Hall of Sitters as follows:

  • Warders are granted the ability to gain non-channeling benefits of their bondmate’s Ajahs at the same cost as their bondmate (ie. One point per Benefit)

  • Returning members are granted the opportunity to register previously earned Benefits upon returning with sufficient proof that they earned them. (Ajah Heads have authority to decide).

  • The Hall or some committee shall endeavor to develop Ajah Benefits for the unrepresented Ajah's (Brown, Yellow, White, Grey) in an effort to garner new aspirants to these Ajahs. A separate forum will be created to house these discussions.

  • Ajah Heads elected later on have the authority to change previously listed benefits to more accurately represent their Ajah in the event of changes to Tower society or the WOT world.

  • Benefit points lost as a result of these updates are placed back into the hands of the member who previously spent them on the benefit and the members are allowed to use said points to apply for new benefits currently listed.

    A full listing of the current Ajah Benefits information can be found here.

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    Nomination: Keeper of the Archives

    Date: January 25th, 2007

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Durent Antian, was elected to be the first to fill the newly created position of Keeper of Archives.
     

    Decision: Weapon Skills System Revisions

    Date: January 18th, 2007

    This proposal was accepted and approved by the Hall of Sitters:

  • Training, sparring and evaluation threads should be a minimum of 5 fighting posts. (in order to make Weapon Skills more realizable for all members)

  • The weapons categories of staves, spears, and lances shall be combined into one general category of "Polearms". This is to more accurately reflect the nature of the weapons involved and to mirror already established categories such as "swords".

  • Anyone who has skill in more than one kind of polearm (including lance, staff, and spear) will retain their highest skill level as "polearm". So, if you had four points in staff and two points in polearms, you would now have four points in polearms (including staff).

    A full listing of the current Weapon Skills information can be found here.

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    Nomination: Mistress of Novices

    Date: January 18th, 2007

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Serrah al'Brennan, Formerly assistant to the Mistress of Novices and Aes Sedai was elected to fill the position of Mistress of Novices.
     

    Officer Activity Requirements and Terms for Removal

    Date: January 11th, 2007

    The description of the proposal follows:

  • The Amyrlin and M’Hael are accountable to each other, and next to the Keepers. All other officers are accountable to the Amyrlin and MÂ’Hael. These include the Keeper of the Chronicles, the Keeper of the Archives, the Gaidin Captain, the Master/Mistress of Arms, Master/Mistress of Training, the Master of Soldiers, and the Mistress of Novices.

  • Applications and submissions must be responded to in a timely manner, even if the response is by means of forwarding the application to another official as in the case of Benefit applications. A response would entail anything from an email to the applicant letting them know that it is being looked at, or a request to resubmit with changes or alterations, or even a response that it has been approved. The time limits as set forth by the Hall include:
    Application / SubmissionResponse deadline
    Joining applications3 days
    Raising applications4 days
    Benefit applications3 days
    Larger transcripts4 days
    Fanfics3 days

  • If approved, all applications and submissions must be processed fully within 3 days of sending the appropriate response.

  • An Officer must request an extension from the appropriate Official(s), stating exactly how long it will be. A casual IM or e-mail will suffice, no shara form is required. If the extension is deemed by the official(s) to be too long, a suitable replacement will be asked to fill in.

  • Web page updates (HoS archive, HoS Queue, Main Page Announcements, etc.) must be done at least on a weekly basis. Any delays will follow the same delay policy outlined below.

  • Any delay counts as a Semi-Shara (up to 2 days after the original deadline) or Shara (4 or more days after the deadline).

  • Typically Officers can expect their duties to require anywhere from 5 to 15 hours per week, with the average falling between 8 to 11 hours per week (not including non-admin role plays and interactions)

  • All absences (full or semi-shara) above 2 days should be posted by an Officer on an official Shara form at least 2 days before the Shara is to begin so that appropriate replacements or assistants can be found and the other Officers are not left with an indeterminate amount of time filling in for the Officer on Shara.

  • Official Shara is limited to a maximum of 90 days throughout one calendar year (60 days of announced Shara, and 30 days added extension if needed). Every 2 days of Semi-Shara counts as one day of Shara.

  • Any unexcused or unexplained extended Shara will be met by an email from the appropriate Officials after one week has passed. The missing Officer has exactly one week after this to respond to the Official before being removed from their office, and replaced.

  • Unexcused absences or unexplained extended Shara will be punished as follows according to the consensus of the Hall:
    Number of OffensesPunishment
    1Warning from the Mother/Father
    2A second warning from the Mother/Father
    3Discussion among all of the Officers
    4Removal from Office

  • If an Officer is removed from their office according to these guidelines, they will be given one chance to redeem themselves. If removed a second time the punishment is to be banned from future office permanently (unless they are able to plead their case before the Hall and receive clemency)

  • Officers who have been banned from holding office have the right to plead their case before the Hall of Sitters and ask for clemency. If the clemency is granted the Officer will be allowed to take office once again under these guidelines. He or she will be banned again permanently if removed from office for a third and final time.

  • Officers must give two weeks notice before stepping down from a position. This is just enough time to hold a nomination and voting period. Should an officer fail to provide advanced notice, they will be unable to retake office for at least 6 months of uninterrupted activity as a member of the Tower before they will be eligible for office again. If re-elected, the previous offender will be placed under the watch of an appointed Official to see that he or she is keeping up with their duties as outlined in these guidelines

  • The period between December 21st and January 2nd each year is considered a Tower Holiday time. The Hall and the Tower are on leave, meaning that any and all time guidelines are suspended for this period and No Administrative Shara is accrued.

    This policy shall be institute on a trial period first in order to evaluate if it is too unwieldy or if the guidelines set forth seem to be realistic. It will be re-evaluated in six months.

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    Nomination: Master of Soldiers

    Date: January 10th, 2007

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Lembirt Antii, Formerly First Seeker of the Indigo Ajah was elected to replace Daimenin Asha'man as Master of Soldiers.
     

    Nomination: M'Hael

    Date: December 20th, 2006

    Daimenin al'Donai, formerly Master of Soldiers, was the sole candidate and received enough nominations to take his place as the M'Hael.
     

    The Return of Multiple Voting Positions per Player

    Date: November 1st, 2006

    The description of the proposal follows:

  • Allow a single character to hold more than one 'voting' position where the two are compatible, and where there are so few candidates that whichever of the two positions the character in question does not chose to hold (under the current system) would go unfilled. Examples of compatible positions would include "Ajah Head and MoN/S, Gaidin Captain and Master of Training, or Ajah Head and WCR." Examples of noncompatible positions would> include Channelers taking Warder positions or vice versa, or the Amyrlin, M'Hael or Keeper of the Chronicles taking any Ajah-related position.

  • A single author may hold a Sittership with one character and another Sittership/Admin position/Head of Ajah position as another character

  • Should a new candidate appear for one of the positions and make their wish known, and should there be sufficient nominations/support, (not counting cases of appointed positions) the author in question will step down from one position

  • Authors with two or more characters be allowed to hold more two noncompatible positions, as long as each position is available to the character in question. Examples: An author who writes a Blue Ajah Aes Sedai and a Warder could hold Head of the Blue Ajah with her Aes Sedai and Master of Training with her Gaidin.

  • Because of the extra workload involved here, this must be voluntary; authors shouldn't be solicited to take on more work than they are able.

  • Players with more than one character would still only have one vote within the Hall of Sitters.

  • Each case of allowing more than one position per character/author would only be allowed with specific permission from the Hall of Sitters.

    Concern was raised both that some players may not be able to take on the workload of two positions. It was argued that holding the first position would allow the demonstration of a player's maturity and ability to handle a second position.

    Concern was also raised that the Hall would not know if a newer player was interested in one of two positions held by another player. This was answered with the suggestion that upon taking up a second position, the player would understand that they may be asked to step down and abdicate in favor of another player.

    Yet with these restrictions in mind, the Hall passed the proposal.

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    Decision: Keeper of the Archives

    Date: October 24th, 2006

    This proposal was accepted and approved by the Hall of Sitters:

    A new position created for male channelers to reflect the Keeper of the Chronicles, thereby casting the Keeper of the Chronicles into a female role, for the following reasons:

  • Compared to other Admin positions, the KoC position has the most "paper"work of all.

  • It includes standing in for the Amyriln Seat and M'Hael on top of regular Keeper duties.

  • With the growth of the Tower, the amount of work for the Keeper has increased, meaning a great deal to expect from him/her and subsequent delays in processing applications.

  • With the advent of the Ajah Benefits system, the normal duties of the KoC have been significantly increased.

  • Every other channeling Admin Officer has his/her male/female counterpart. A KoA would achieve further balance.

  • It is a good idea to have a backup Officer for when the KoC goes on shara, to prevent a backlog of work upon return.

  • It fits IC that the Amyrlin Seat would have her assistant whereas the M'Hael would have his own.

    The proposal was accepted, and it was decided that duties would be split by gender: the KoA handles male character applications, and the KoC the female ones, mirroring the split duties of the MoN and MoS.

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    Decision: Talents and Abilities Amendments

    Date: October 7th, 2006

    This proposal was accepted and approved by the Hall of Sitters:

    Dreaming and Dreamwalking will be categorized as separate Abilities, not Talents and not aspects of the same Ability. Abilities will cost Talent Points (up to five). Characters will only be able to have one ability each. The exceptions are Dreaming and Dreamwalking (which can both be Abilities of the same character) and Wolfkin (which is restricted to Warders and non-channeling NPCs [off the record]. This means that channelers can not also be wolfkin - except previous characters who were both channelers and wolfkin). This would reduce the chance of godmoding.

    For members who would exceed the maximum number of Talent points (including any possible returning characters) we will invoke a "Grandfather Clause" and allow them to maintain their characters as-is assuming that they were able to gain these Talents through the Ajah Benefits system.

    Wolfkin will always be listed in the Abilities Listing as strength five. The degree of wolf-madness will be noted on a scale of 1-4 in the comments column. This is in order to make the wolfkin trait equivalent to being a channeler or having the best of other abilities. The First Seeker will simply add another column to the Abilities Table for strength, and use the Comments column as it was intended, to make any comments about the Ability, like what their "Wolfkin man-wolf scale" is.

     

    Nomination: Keeper of the Chronicles

    Date: September 20th, 2006

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Chyane Liale, was elected to be the next Keeper of Chronicles.
     

    Decision: Revision of the Weapon Skill System: Multiple Points per Advanced Point Application

    Date: September 10th, 2006

    This proposal was accepted and approved by the Hall of Sitters:

    "For advanced points [after the first point at which the character is considered Trained in a weapon], a single high-quality thread (training, spar, role-play, fanfic, class) may, at the Master of Training's discretion, be used to earn multiple Weapon Skill points."

    That is, applications for weapon skills between Competent (2) and Expert (5) may be considered worth more than one point by the Master of Training. This is similar to how Evaluations are handled, in that an Evaluator can award any number of points for a single thread, excepting the Blademaster rank. This revision does not reach retrospectively to skill points already recognized, nor for applications reaching Blademastership.

     

    Decision: Formalizing the Custom of Not Role-playing Other Players' Characters

    Date: August 16th, 2006

    It was decided that due to abuse of role-playing (learning ranks playing Officers and other Aes Sedai and Asha'man beyond an acceptable point) a proposal was made to formalize a custom of not role-playing other players' characters. Brief mentions and gossip of characters in threads whose players do not participate in are both acceptable and normal. However, abuse had extended to role-playing other players' characters' explicit actions and words.

    A rule was formalized and added to the Aims and Rules of the Grey Tower:

    "At all times, members of the Grey Tower will abstain from role-playing any characters but their own, unless they have the explicit and preliminary permission of the owner of the character, or in the specific situation that exists between bondmates. This rule applies to all characters, including Officers and Officials, apart from those incidental and superficial references that characterize gossip or rumors, as can also be expected to occur in the real world."

    As seen above, allowances were made for explicit permission and in the case of two characters who are bonded. In the latter case, it is often unavoidable and necessary to role-play one's partner. Such partnerships are expected to have been formed with mutual understanding and respect for the players' characters and writing style. There are also cases in which one partner leaves the Tower and the remaining player must decide what to do with the absent character.
     

    Vote: Revising the Asha'man/Aes Sedai Test for the Release of New Spring

    Date: July 29th, 2006

    A vote was held for revisions of the test to become Aes Sedai and Asha'man was held in light of the release of New Spring. This book included the testing scenario to become Aes Sedai of the White Tower, and as new information, was used to inform how the Grey Tower would test its initiates. Several proposals were made, and the Hall chose between them.

    Results:

    1. Should the Current Stairs Test (Test of the Ajahs), be changed to allow for more flexibility of character personalities?
    A. No, leave it the way it is: 1 vote
    B. Yes, allow characters to write their own stair situation if they feel that the current suggested situation is too contrary to their character's personality: 2 votes
    C. Keep the same scenarios, but allow the characters to be aware that they are being tested: 1 vote
    D. Abstain: 0 votes
    Total: 4 votes

    2. Should the weaves test be added to the current Accepted/Dedicated to Aes Sedai/Asha'man raising test (Test of the Ajahs)?
    A. Yes, add the weaves portion but only the basic non-specific weaves: 1 vote
    B. Yes, add the weaves with particular attention to the Ajah of aspiration of the test taker: 3 votes
    C. No weaves: 0 votes
    D. Abstain: 0 votes
    Total: 4 votes


    The Hall followed the Council of Youth in its plead for less restrictive, counter-productive role-playing and opens the Ajah Test to situations outlined by the Testee. In addition to the new Ajah Test, the Hall considers it necessary to test the Testee's knowledge of Ajah-specific weaves as an integral part of the Great Stair test. The Hall still wants candidates to be tested for each of all seven Ajahs. Father Darian Gedwyn edited all tests to reflect the Hall's resolution as of July 31st, 2006.
     

    Decision: the Hall of Justice Revision

    Date: June 8th, 2006

    It was decided (with input from the newly formed Council of Youth) that due to a gap in procedures for dealing with severe breaches of IC rules (such as balefire or assault), those committed by fully raised members or the Black Ajah, or for creating an IC explanation for actions taken OOC against members who break OOC rules, the Hall of Justice was revised. Cases that can be reviewed by the Hall of Justice would include: 1. 'Crimes' by Aes Sedai and Asha'man, such as balefiring, membership of the Black Ajah, plotting against the GT etc. 2. Acts by Novices/Soldiers, Accepted/Dedicated that could result in punishments that "seriously affect their characters both IC'ly and OOC'ly". For instance: balefire, trying compulsion on each other, membership of the Black Ajah, planning an assassination on the Amyrlin/M'hael etc. The punishments would be: dismissal from the Grey Tower, Gentling, execution etc . . .

    The form and function of the Hall of Justice was revised and is explained here [insert link].

     

    Decision: Administration of Ajah Benefits

    Date: April 4th, 2006

    Additions to the Ajah Benefits Information page were made under Administration of Ajah Benefits and for Characters who were Raised before the Ajah Benefits System Began. Full Aes Sedai, Asha'man and bonded Warders as of April 24th, 2006 had until October 4th, 2006 to register their benefits (which they have learned or earned in the past) with proof from role-plays, fanfics, and biographies. All new Aes Sedai, Asha'man, and Warders will have a "Raised on: XXX" or "Bonded on: XXX" date under their member listing. All were advised to update their biographies to reflect their Benefits. As of October 4th, 2006 everyone was considered "caught up", whether their Benefits were registered or not.

     

    Nominations: Mistress of Novices and Master of Soldiers

    Date: March 14th, 2006

    Aliana al'Miere, Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah, was the sole candidate for the position of Mistress of the Novices and and received enough nominations to take her place in that role. Daimenin al'Donai, Asha'man of the Indigo Ajah, was the sole candidate for the Master of Soldiers position and received enough nominations to take his place in that role.

     

    Nomination: Keeper of the Chronicles

    Date: February 6th, 2006

    Crysthia Faedryn, formerly First Reasoner, was the sole candidate and received enough nominations to take her place as the Keeper of the Chronicles.

     
    Decision: Advertising at Other RPG sites

    Date: January 30th, 2006

    Following up on the suggestion of advertising at RPGs that are not necessarily WoT, but have 'Fantasy' sections, Miahala Sedai approached the Hall with prioritized sites to advertise at. Category One sites were determined to be the best options, followed by Category Two, and Three. The following is her report:

    CATEGORY THREE

    - www.ufbs.co.uk/jason/roleplay/rpglinks.h tml

    This one has a notable list of RPGs, but I do not know how often it's updated or accessed.

    - www.gameogre.com

    Another long list, but I've had trouble finding out *how* to advertise an RPG here.

    CATEGORY TWO

    - forum.rpg.net

    One requiring registration and I'm not sure of the activity (I didn't research that greatly) but it looked like it might be a good source.

    - www.rpglibrary.com

    Kind of garish, but since it doesn't seem to have any WoT RPGs now it might make us a good niche, or could be a detriment. It's hard to be sure of that.

    - www.playbyweb.com

    Another one that is a bit garish, but it's all MB RPGs, so that's worth a bit. It also seems to lack notable WoT RPGs, so has the same problem as the one above.

    CATEGORY ONE

    - www.onlineroleplay.com

    The one detriment to this site is lack of category for MB RPGs, but another MB game has one up in another place. It's a good site and one that has done well for my other RPGs.

    - www.wikipedia.com

    Okay, admittedly, I don't know much about wikipedia, but it seems that anything can have a spot and then anyone can see it. A previous RPG group I was involved in has a bit there, so maybe putting something up about the GT - it is a long time running WoT RPG - might not be such a bad idea.

     

    Nomination: M'Hael

    Date: January 29th, 2006

    Darian Gedwyn, formerly Sitter of the Blue Ajah, was the sole candidate and received enough nominations to take his place as the M'Hael.

     

    Decision: GT Shrinking

    Date: January 22nd, 2006

    This discussion was concerned with how the Tower was shrinking (noticeably, that not enough candidates were available for the Mistress of Novices and Master of Soldiers) and how to recruit more members.

    The Admin Team's Suggestions
    - Exchange links with other WoT RPG communities and indexes of communities
    - Send our url to other WoT sites
    - include a meta-tag on our main page
    - register on WoT webrings
    - encourage GT members to spread news of us via word-of-mouth (like include a link back to the GT in signatures on other WoT organization MBs)
    - Perhaps, remodel the layout/visual theme of our site

    The Hall of Sitters' Suggestions
    - Advertise in 'Fantasy' sections of other RPG sites
    - Trimming unnecessary pages, reorganizing the Library Links page, and combining it with the Main page to make it more neat user-friendly.
    - Combining specialized pages or interlinking between them.
    - Correcting out of date information and fix broken links.

    It was decided that the Admin Team should work on remodeling the main page and fixing errors and broken links in the site, by the HoS approval, before advertising.

     

    Vote: Ajah Benefits

    Date: January 22nd. 2006

    A vote was held to conclude issues that had not reached a consensus regarding the new Ajah Benefits system.

    Results:

    1. Who will be in charge of the Ajah Benefits System?
    A. The Keeper: 2
    B. The Amyriln Seat and M'Hael: 0
    C. The Ajah Heads: 5
    D. A combination of the above (to be discussed further): 7
    E. Abstain: 1

    2. How many Benefit points will it cost the Amyriln Seat and M'Hael in office to gain skills/attributes/weaves from Ajahs they were not raised from?
    One Benefit point: 8
    A. Two Benefit points: 5
    B. Abstain: 2

    3. How often will additional Benefit points be available?
    A. Every 6 months (with the census): 6
    B. Every 4 months: 6
    C. Every 3 months: 1
    D. Abstain: 1

    4. How many additional Benefit points will members be able to earn periodically?
    A. 1 pt.: 1
    B. 2 pts.: 9
    C. 3 pts.: 3
    D. Abstain.: 1

    5. How should we kick off the system?
    "As is" evidence will be considered for fully raised members for a limited time: 14
    A. Everyone should start from scratch: 0
    B. Abstain: 1

    Will Warder Advantages be transferable over to Ajah Benefits (i.e. Aes Sedai with the Daes dai'mar Mastery Advantage can have it acknowledged as an Ajah Benefit instead? Yes: 6
    A. No: 3
    B. Abstain: 6

    Does the overall system need further discussion?
    No, we will go ahead and implement the system: 7
    A. Yes, we need to discuss other issues more: 0
    B. Abstain: 8

    The number of Ajah Benefits Points issue resulted in a tie. Ties are resolved usually with a vote between the top three Officials, but with the Keeper of the Chronicles and M'Hael stepping down, only the Amyrlin Seat remained to cast the tie-breaking vote. She voted in favor of having activity assessed every six months (with the census).

    Two additional Benefit points per fully raised player will be available every 6 months. The Amyrlin Seat and M'Hael will have a 1pt. cost for skills/attributes/weaves in any Ajah tier. For the 6 months (following the date when this system is put into html and opened to the public) current members (Aes Sedai, Asha'man, and bonded Warders) will be able to give proof of current Ajah Benefits (like a relaxed form of evaluation) to kick off the system. Warder Advantages will be transferable to Ajah Benefits.

    NB: This system was formalized into published form here on March 15th, 2006.

     

    Vote: NPCs in the Black Ajah

    Date: 3rd of December, 2005

    This was a vote to determine whether NPCs should be allowed to officially join the Black Ajah (and be listed among its members).

    Results:
    A. Yes: 12 votes
    B. No: 1 vote
    C. Abstentions: 1 vote
    Total: 14 votes

    This means:
    NPCs may be created by existing players to officially join the Black Ajah. NPCs in may be listed alongside PCs, SCs, TCs etc. on the Black Ajah member list with profiles, biographies, skill points, Talents, etc. If the player of an NPC leaves the Tower, then so does the NPC. Note, this is a exception to normal Tower policies concerning NPCs.

    NB: The results of this decision were added to the FAQ in accordance with the Hall of Sitters' vote, as well as the reasons argued for this exception to normal NPC policies.
     

    Decision: The Black Ajah

    Date: 3rd of December, 2005

    This decision concerned whether the Tower should have an official Black Ajah, and what its structure should entail.

    Dual Ajahs:
    Those in the Black Ajah have membership in both one "color" Ajah and in the Black Ajah. The "color" Ajah acts as a cover for the Sister or Brother of the Dark.

    Leadership and Representation:
    The Black Ajah has a Head IC who organizes participation and tests potential initiates through role-play; unless she or he designates another Sister or Brother of the Black Ajah to test initiates. The Black Ajah Head is chosen by the Black Ajah and is listed on the Black Ajah member listings and is available for contact OOC, just like Heads of "color" Ajahs. Preferably, the Head is a fully raised Black Ajah PC.

    Unlike "color" Ajahs, however, the Black Ajah has no representation or voting capacity in and of itself in the Hall of Sitters. Influence in Tower politics is gained through a character's "color" Ajah. Thus, any representation in the Hall of Sitters is through being Sitters or the Head of one's "color" Ajah. Secretly, these Sitters may defend the Black Ajah while pretending to act in the interest of their "color" Ajah. The same is true of the Head of the Black Ajah. He or she has direct influence in the Hall of Sitters only if he or she is also a Head or Sitter of a "color" Ajah. The structure of the Black Ajah is currently being formalized on the Black Ajah pages as the Head of the Black Ajah consults with others.

    Joining the Black Ajah:
    Characters interested in joining the Black Ajah may apply after being accepted as Novices and Soldiers (or raised higher). This gives players time to role-play their new character and decide whether this is the direction they want to take their character into. Applicants of the dark Ajah complete a form and the Head of the Black Ajah (or a designate) and then are expected to complete certain requirements. Requirements may include role-playing with a member of the Black Ajah and duties to prove one's devotion. Applicants are then tested by the Head or designee for acceptance. Those initiates are organized by the Head into hearts.

    When the Tower has more members to support such a system, a new additional element for recruitment may be considered by the Hall of Sitters.

    Organization:
    The Black Ajah is organized by the Head within "hearts", wherein each member knows the identity of two other Black Ajah members and "one other" from another heart. A heart consists of one senior member who mentors two initiates, who support each other in role-play. Thus, no member of the Black Ajah knows the IC identity of everyone in the Ajah.

    NB: This entry was added to the FAQ in accordance with the Hall of Sitters' decision.
     

    Election: Keeper of the Chronicles

    Date: November 29th, 2005

    Candidates:
    Crysthia Faedryn, First Reasoner of the White Ajah
    Deranih, Captain General of the Green Ajah

    Results:
    Crysthia Faedryn: 4 votes
    Deranih: 7 votes
    Abstentions: 3
    Total votes: 14

    Deranih Sedai, Captain General of the Green Ajah (until a replacement was found [Miahala Sedai on December 18th, 2005]), will replace Amora Sedai as Keeper of the Chronicles.
     

    Election: Amyrlin Seat

    Date: 14th of November, 2005

    Candidates:
    Amora en'Damier, Keeper of the Chronicles
    Miliane Sesuedral, Sitter for the Yellow Ajah

    Results:
    Amora Sedai: 8 votes
    Miliane Sedai: 6 votes
    16 total/2 abstentions

    Amora Sedai, formerly Keeper of Chronicles, will replace Revelin Sedai as the Amyrlin Seat of the Grey Tower.
     

    Nomination: Master of Soldiers

    Date: October 11th, 2005

    This was a nomination period for the new Master of Soldiers, which closed without sufficient nominations for any candidate. Nominations were to be repeated at a later date. Until then, the Amyrlin Seat and M'Hael filled the Master of Soldiers' duties.

     

    Decision: Council of Youth

    Date: 5th September 2005

    As no objections have been posted to the final draft of the Council of Youth, the vote was skipped in regards to the Hall consenting to the proposal. What has been decided is as follows, with details to be hammered out by those in charge:

    1) Number of Members on the Council:
    No upper or lower limit.

    2) Overseeing the Council:
    The MoNSTers will officially and more permanently oversee the council. But Amora Sedai has agreed to initiate the forum and see it through its initial stages. Thereafter, she may serve in an informal advisory role.

    3) How to become a member:
    In general, the spirit is one of creativity and taking the initiate to go above and beyond raising requirements with an emphasis on IC role-play and taking on extra duties.

    Examples:
    Grading lessons for teachers
    Teaching extra classes
    Taking over abandoned classes
    Contributing to Tower discussions about improvements.
    (For WiTs): Writing one's Survival Test fanfic.

    Then conclude the application "with a paragraph on how they can contribute in ways they find important, to submit that, and be judged by the MoNSTers for acceptance into the CY." - the Amyrlin Seat.

    4) Distinguishing Members of the CY:
    The compromise was to abandon the idea of giving them a new title or rank and instead calling them Council of Youth Members and distinguishing them IC:

    "A ring given in a special ceremony when the year's new council members are admitted. The ring is a simple band of white gold and [jet] of the two halves of saidin and saidar locked together, so one half of the ring is white and the other is black if you look at it from the side, a sinuous line separates them if you look from above. Even Trainees could wear that, and take them off or wear them on a cord around the neck during physical exercises.

    "During formal ceremonies, or in attendance of the CY and HoS they would wear gold cords like stoles (similar to what valedictorians wear) in anticipation of the shawl, cord, and fancloak." - Amora Sedai


    5) The fate of the Privy Council:
    Is up to the Warder Yard.

    6) Dual membership in the HoS and CY:
    With duel emphasis on contribution IC and OOC, and because the CY is an advisory board, everyone is allowed to apply for membership. But I think we should let the MoNSTers judge if HoS members are monopolizing OOC discussion and be able to tell them to step back and let the non-HoS members speak more (OOC that is).

    7) Enforcing participation/keeping up with duties:
    Kamara brought up this point that is similar to the one being made above, that is, enforcement. The solution that seems to be agreed upon is that the MoNSTers will deal with it on a case-by-case basis.

    "A simple talk-to OOCly, and if the person still doesn't improve, they are out. IC reprimands can be thought of with all the inventiveness I know our MoNSTers possess..." - the Amyrlin Seat.

    8) IC Representation/Treatment (special privileges and responsibilities):
    CYM's would be like hall monitors or prefects who patrol the Novice/Soldier/Accepted/Dedicated Halls as well as the Gardens and Barracks, Kitchens, etc. to make sure the LR are doing their chores and not slacking. They would have slightly more authority, "even if that's simply through being thought better of by the higher ranks" - Amora Sedai

    The incentive/rewards would be more interesting chores (or more freedom or higher priority) such as:

    For Ji' for example, escorting unbonded AS and AM around the Tower Grounds.
    Attending to Officers rather than simply the average Aes Sedai/Asha'man/Warder - like Moiraine and Siuan did for the Amyrlin Seat in New Spring.
    Secluded time in the dining hall and channeling yard or training yard, stables, and gardens.
    They would also be an additional focus for pranks.

    For more information, look at http://www.grey-tower.net/c_y/c_y_index.html
     

    Election: Master of Soldiers

    Date: 21st August 2005

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Kiryn Asha'man of the Grey Ajah was elected to replace Rolnar Asha'man as Master of Soldiers.
     

    Decision: Traveling/Skimming Regulations

    Date: 15th May 2005

    The decision concerned the ratios for gaining Talents points in Traveling/Skimming, and also whether further efforts should be made by members in order to gain the "free" Talent when taking points in one or the other.

    The Hall conceded to the following:

    Traveling (main Talent): 12345 Skimming (main Talent): 12345
    Skimming (secondary Talent): 23455 Traveling (secondary Talent): 01122

    The numbers above indicate the amount of Talents Points one has in the separate Talents.
    The Hall also decided that in order to make use of this ratio, one must submit a fanfic/roleplay thread/class in which it is clearly shown that one understands the differences between the Talents, and how to use them correctly.
     

    Vote: OP Strength Regulations

    Date: 16th April 2005

    This was a vote to determine whether a system regarding a regulation of OP strengths was to be implemented. The system would be a way to earn OP strength points through fanfics, roleplays and classes, rather than setting a strength limit for your own character and play it.

    The options were:
    1.     Implement the system
    2. Implement a trial version of the system3. Do not implement the system
    4. Abstain

    The results:
    1:     0 votes.
    2: 6 votes.
    3: 6 votes

    4: 4 abstentions.
    16 total/4 abstentions


    The tie meant that, according to the rules regarding these situations, the votes of the Amyrlin, M'Hael and Keeper were counted again. This led to a majority of votes for option 3.
     

    Vote: Unlimited Characters

    Date: 20th March 2005

    This was a vote to determine whether members should be allowed to have an unlimited number of characters. Results were as follows:

    The options were:
    1.     The system should remain the same: members will still be able to create SCs, TCs, and NPCs.
    2. Allow members to have an unlimited number of characters, according to the following regulations:

    The rules governing the proposed UCs concern the circumstances in which they may be created, regarding a player's other characters. There are three situations in which an extra character may be created:

    -All previous characters must have been fully raised for at least one month.

    -All characters minus the most recent must be fully raised; this character must have been a member for at least six months, and the player must write two fanfics of at least 1000 words from that character's point of view.

    -All characters minus the most recent must be fully raised; this character must be of the middle rank, and a member of at least six months. The player must write one fanfic of at least 1000 words from that character's point of view.

    3. Raise the limit from three characters per player to five.

    The results:
    1:     4 votes.
    2: 13 votes.
    3: 3 votes

    20 total/0 abstentions
     
    Decision: Indigo/Red Ajah

    Date: February/March 2005

    The Hall convened to discuss the proposed introduction of a new Red Ajah to replace the Indigo. However, it was decided that the Indigo should remain, and measures should be taken to remedy its lack of activity and comparative success.

     

    Election: Keeper of the Chronicles

    Date: 21st February 2005

    Both Amora en'Damier Sedai of the Blue Ajah and Kirenna Romanwen Sedai of the Green Ajah received enough nominations to run for the position of Keeper of the Chronicles. However, Kirenna Sedai decided not to continue as a candidate; Amora Sedai was therefore elected to the position.
     

    Vote: Amyrlin Seat

    Date: 13th February 2005

    Candidates:
    Amora en'Damier, Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah
    Revelin Alder, Keeper of the Chronicles

     Results:
    Amora Sedai: 4 votes
    Revelin Sedai: 14 votes
    18 total/0 abstentions

    Revelin Sedai, formerly of the Blue Ajah, will replace Aleatha Sedai as the Grey Tower's Amyrlin Seat.
     
    Decision: The One Power strengths listing

    Date: October 2004

    The Hall convened to discuss the format of the Tower's One Power strengths list. It was agreed without a vote that the list will show a character's potential strength, not his or her current capability. Furthermore, it was decided that forced regulation of new characters' strengths is both unnecessary and fair; in order to encourage newer members to consider playing a character of lower strength, sections regarding this aspect of character creation are to be included in the FAQ, on the joining form, and in the introductory class.

     

    Election: Master of Soldiers

    Date: 12th October 2004

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Rolnar Asha'man of the White Ajah was elected to replace Rihari Asha'man as Master of Soldiers.
     

    Vote: The separation/melding of Traveling and Skimming

    Date: 7th October 2004

    This was a vote to determine whether Traveling and Skimming should be considered separate Talents or sub-aspects of one Talent. Results were as follows:

    Results:
    They should stay separate:     4 votes
    They should be merged:     6 votes
    They should stay separate but linked: 7 votes.
    18 total/1 abstention

    Therefore the Talents will remain separate, but linked in the following manner:

    Skimming and Traveling will remain separate Talents, but the Talent Points will be linked to avoid excessive cost. Since Skimming requires less strength than Traveling, each two points assigned in Skimming will grant one free point in Traveling, each point assigned in Traveling will grant two free points in Skimming.

    These changes will go into effect immediately.

     
     

    Election: M'Hael

    Date: 4th October 2004

    As the only candidate who received the required number of nominations, Kaihan Masawi Asha'man of the Yellow Ajah was elected to replace Durent Asha'man as M'Hael.
     

    Vote: Ta'veren characters

    Date: 2nd September 2004

    This was a vote to determine whether ta'veren characters should be allowed in the Grey Tower. Results were as follows:

    Results:
    Yes, without restrictions:     0 votes
    Yes, with restrictions:     13 votes
    No: 2 votes.
    15 total/0 abstentions

    So with a clear majority, ta'veren characters are allowed with the following restrictions in place:

    1. Those who wish to use the ability must send a detailed application to the Amyrlin for female members of the Tower, or the M'Hael for male members, stating how they plan to use it and for how long they expect to use it. Should either feel they should not make the decision it will be passed to the Indigo Ajah Head. These officials do have the right to refuse the application.
    2. The use of the ability is to be limited to a single major roleplay, fanfic, lengthy thread, or story line.
    3. The use of the ability is restricted solely to the person(s) who applied for it.

     
     

    Vote: Wolfkin

    Date: 10th August 2004

    This was a vote to determine the method in registering and ranking Wolfkin. There were three methods put forth originally as possible solutions. After a tied vote, one method was removed and there was a final vote between the two tied votes, the results were as follows.

    Results:
    Method Two:     9 votes
    Method Three:     14 votes
    24 total/1 abstention

    Therefore the selected method that we'll use in recognizing Wolfkin is Method Three, explained below:

    One either is Wolfkin or isn't, and of course there are various degrees of control and madness that need to be taken into account. We can divide the level of Talent into different statuses:

    1. Newbie - Like Perrin in Eye of the World, only just discovering the ability;
    2. Wolf-man - Like Perrin in the first half of the series, able to communicate with the wolves and enter the wolf-dream, but still mostly human
    3. Man-wolf - Perrin in the latter half of the series; losing control once in a while, starting to think like a wolf, faltering humanity
    4. Lunatic - A wolf in a man's body.

    These changes will go into effect immediately.

     
     

    Vote: Mistress of Novices

    Date: 16th June 2004

    Candidates:
    Cora Calle of the Blue Ajah
    Kirenna Romanwen of the Green Ajah

     Results:
    Cora Sedai: 3 votes
    Kirenna Sedai: 12 votes
    17 total/2 abstentions

    With a clear majority, Kirenna will replace Aviaine Chaimere as the next Mistress of Novices.
     

    Vote: The New Message Boards

    Date: 16th June 2004

    The question was: Should we keep the new message boards?

    Results:
    Yes: 12 votes
    No: 0 votes
    15 total/3 abstentions

    With a unanimous vote, the new message boards will stay in use.
     

    Vote: Ter'angreal

    Date: 6th May 2004

    The question was: Should ter'angreal that permit channelers to see weaves of channelers of the opposite sex be allowed?

    Results:
    Yes: 4 votes
    No: 13 votes
    19 total/2 abstentions

    Thus, an overwhelming majority is against allowing these ter'angreal, and they will no longer be allowed in roleplay.
     
    Vote: M'Hael
    Date: 28th April 2004

    Candidates:
    Durent Asha'man
    Rihari Asha'man
    Tukal Asha'man

    Results:
    Durent Asha'man: 9 votes
    Rihari Asha'man: 7 votes
    Tukal Asha'man: 2 votes
    Abstentions: 0 / Total votes: 18

    Durent Antian will replace Ashfalcon as the next M'Hael.
     
    Vote: Selection of Sitters

    Date: 9th April 2004

  •  The topic of this vote is what changes should be made to the FAQ to avoid having capable characters overlooked for Sitter (and other) positions.
  •  The vote will be conducted in three parts. This involves changes to the FAQ, which describes Tower policies and proceedures. Please make sure you are familiar with these proceedures before voting.
  •  The first question addressed an addition to the How do I become a Sitter? secion of the FAQ. Previously, this section said: "A Sitter who is removed shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Ajah Head to the Amyrlin Seat and the M'Hael, but must accept their decision as final." If the Hall approves, we will add this line: "Likewise, if someone feels that they are being unfaily denied or overlooked for a Sittership, they may appeal to the Amyrlin and M'hael, but must accept their decision as final."
  •  The second question addressed a separate pair of additions to the Duties of an Ajah Head section of the FAQ. This section previously said: "-to appoint the most capable members of the Ajah as Sitters to represent the Ajah in the Hall." If the Hall approves, we will add this line: "Note that Appointments should be made within [a reasonable time period] whenever possible." The second addition will be made in the On the removal of an Ajah Head section. Currently, this states: "If the Ajah Head has not posted for 2 months in the Hall of Sitters, the Amyrlin and M'Hael shall discuss the matter with them, and further action may be taken if no improvement is seen." Just below this, another point will be added which says, "If the Ajah Head has not appointed a new Sitter within [a reasonable time period] of a position coming open, the Amyrlin and M'hael shall discuss the matter with them, and further action may be taken if no improvement is seen. This does not apply if there is a clear shortage of appropriate (willing, suitable, and available) candidates."
  • The third question addressed the issue of what constitutes "a reasonable time period" for the selection of new Sitters. This question is moot if the second question is rejected by the Hall. The options for the third question were: One Month, Two Months, and Three months.

    Results:

    First Question:
    Accept: 21 votes
    Reject: 1 vote
    22 votes total / no abstentions

    Second Question:
    Accept: 15 votes
    Reject: 7 votes
    22 votes total / no abstentions

    Definition of "reasonable length of time":
    One Month: 2 votes
    Two Months: 6 votes
    Three Months: 9 votes
    22 votes total / 5 abstentions

    In accordance with the Hall, the additions to the FAQ have be made, where a reasonable time period will be replaced with three months.
    		•
     
    Vote: Amyrlin Seat

    Date: 6th April 2004

    Candidates:
    Aleatha Sedai
    Amora Sedai

    Results:
    Aleatha Sedai: 12 votes
    Amora Sedai: 10 votes
    By acclamation of the Hall, Aleatha Sedai has replaced Leanna as Amyrlin Seat.
     
    Vote: Multiple Positions

    Date:24th February, 2004

    A vote to decide whether it should be allowed for players to hold multiple positions above simple Asha'man/Aes Sedai/Warder at the same time.

    Votes:
    Allow multiple positions (with no formal restrictions): 6 votes
    In emergencies only (emergencies being defined below): 12 votes
    Forbid multiple positions (under any circumstance): 2 votes
    Abstentions: 0 / Total votes: 20

    In accordance with the wishes of the majority, the following rule will be enacted:

    1. Players at the Grey Tower may hold only one voting position. As detailed in the Hall of Sitter the voting positions are:
    Amyrlin Seat [Admin], M'Hael [Admin], Keeper of the Chronicles [Admin], Master of Soldiers [Admin], Mistress of Novices [Admin], Master of Arms [Admin], Master of Training [Admin], Ajah Heads (7), Sitters of Ajah (21) and Gaidin Captain [Admin].

    2. This ruling includes exempting players from holding positions with their Secondary or Tertiary Characters in addition to any position held by their Primary Character.

    3. Exceptions to this ruling may occur as required by the M'Hael and Amyrlin Seat. Examples in the past have included Tatham Asha'man serving as Ajah Head and Master of Soldiers, until someone suitable was found to fill the position of Ajah Head; and Caden Ives Gaidin serving as Master of Training and Gaidin Captain until someone suitable was appointed Gaidin Captain.

    4. In the instance that there are vacancies in positions that require elections order of election shall be dictated as such:

    a. Amyrlin Seat and M'Hael.
    b. Keeper of the Chronicles.
    c. Master of Soldiers and Mistress of Novices.
    d. Master of Arms
     
    Vote: Asha'man initiating Bonds

    Date:19th February, 2004

    A simple vote to determine whether or not the rules applying to Asha'man initiating Bonds must be changed.

    Votes:
    Allow Asha'man to initiate Bonds: 8 votes
    Maintain the rule as it is: 10 votes
    Abstentions: 3 / Total votes: 21
    Thus, the rule remains as it is: Asha'man may initiate bonds with Gaidin or Gaidar, or they may be Bonded themselves. They may not do both, and they may not initiate bonds with other channelers.
     
    Decision: Addition to the FAQ

    Date:10th February, 2004

    Without objections, some articles on being Admin and the WY/HoS relations have been added to the F.A.Q.:

    FAQ on Admin and the WY/HoS relations
     
    Vote: HoS/WY Relations

    Date:10th February, 2004

    This is a simple vote to determine whether where is a problem in the current relations between the Hall of Sitters and the Warder Yards.

    Votes:
    No problem: 13 votes
    There is a problem: 2 votes
    Abstentions: 6 / Total votes: 21
    Despite a record number of abstentions, the majority of the Hall finds that the current structure of the Warder Yards and their current relationship with the Hall of Sitters operate in a satisfactory manner. No further discussion is necessary on this issue at this time.
     
    Vote: New Domain Name

    Date:18th December, 2003

    This is a pair of simple votes to determine the new Domain Name for the Grey Tower.

    First Question:
    .org: 7 votes
    .net: 10 votes
    Abstentions: 1 / Total votes: 18

    Second Question:
    TheGreyTower: 6 votes
    Grey-Tower: 4 votes
    grey-tower: 8 votes
    GrayTower, HallofServants, and WoTGreyTower: No votes
    No Abstentions / Total votes: 18
    In accordance with the wishes of the wishes of the Hall, the new Domain Name will be www.grey-tower.net. It will take a day or two for the domain name registration to go through. After that, you should be able to view the new site. The draknet site will probably remain up while we are updating the links and listings on the new site, but once everything is working we will send a request to draknet to close the old site down.
     
    Decision: Moving the Grey Tower

    Date:8th December, 2003

    Admin has been having problems with Draknet (our current webhost) following their move to a new set of servers. While we can view the Tower pages, we have been unable to make updates or delete files. After several petitions to draknet, a discussion was initiated in the Hall of Sitters to consider the possibility of moving to a new host. The Hall agreed that the best course of action was to purchase a lifetime account with a webhost whose accounts meet our needs. The purchase would be made in the name of the organization ("The Grey Tower"). One of our members would pay for the account up front, and would then accept donations to recover his expense.

    Discussion of a domain name will begin once we have a working web host.

     
    Vote: Mistress of Novices

    Date:16th October, 2003

    This is a simple vote to determine the next Mistress of Novices for the Grey Tower.

    Votes were as follows:
    Aviaine Chaimere Sedai: 13 votes
    Miahala Sha'hal Sedai: 4 votes
    Abstentions: 2 / Total votes: 19
     

    By acclimation of the Hall, Aviaine Chaimere will replace Aleatha Fondir as Mistress of Novices.
     
    Decision: Raising Requirements for Secondary and Tertiary characters

    Date:15th October, 2003

    Following extended discussion in the Hall, it was determined that:

    • Secondary and Tertiary Characters (if channelers) should share the same set of Raising Requirements.
    • Interaction with a mentor is conducted IC in the Warder Yards, and OOC in the channeling portion of the Tower.
    • For Channeling SCs and TCs, a mentor interaction is unnecessary, and should be replaced with a requirement that the SC or TC roleplays with with a genuine "newby".
    As a result of this discussion, the SC/TC RRs page will be revised to include a "roleplay with someone new to the Tower" requirement in place of the "mentor interaction" requirement.
     
    Vote: The Hall of Justice (revised submission)

    Date:29th August, 2003

    This is a simple vote to determine whether the revised version of the Hall of Justice should be incorporated as an official part of the Grey Tower and made available for roleplay.

    Results:
    Accept the HoJ v.2: 16 votes
    Reject the Changes: 3 votes
    Abstentions: 2 / Total votes: 21
    In accordance with the will of the majority, the Hall of Justice will be implemented in its present design, and become available as a setting for roleplay.
     
    Vote: Changes to the Second Raising Test

    Date:25th July, 2003

    This is a simple vote pursuant to the earlier vote regarding the nature of the changes which need to be made to the Raising Requirements. Specifically, the RRs Committee has developed a revised raising test which incorporates the changes suggested by the HoS and the Ajah Heads. This vote determines whether or not the Hall approves these changes.

    Results:
    Accept the Changes: 17 votes
    Reject the Changes: 1 votes
    Abstentions: 1 / Total votes: 19
    The changes have been accepted by the Hall, and will be implemented for both the Dedicated to Asha'man test and the Accepted to Aes Sedai test.
     
    Vote: Master of Soldiers

    Date:25th July, 2003

    Candidates:
    Daimenin al'Donai Asha'man
    Rihari al'Taihu Asha'man

    Results:
    Daimenin Asha'man: 7 votes
    Rihari Asha'man: 12 votes
    Abstentions: 3 / Total votes: 22
    Rihari al'Taihu will be replacing Tatham Anselar as the next Master of Soldiers.
     
    Decision: Changes to the Library Links page

    Date: 4th June 2003

    Details:
    Following discussion and samples in the Hall of Sitters, Tatham Asha'man's suggested revision of the Library Links page was passed without objection. For the benefit of those who preferred the older version, the original page was preserved here.

     
    Decision: Tertiary Characters (Details)

    Date: 21st May 2003

    Details:
    A vote conducted in three parts, to establish conditions for players whose SCs are not fully raised and who wish to apply for TCs. This is pursuant to the vote of May 13th.

    Results:

    If a player's SC is not raised, how long should that player have to wait before applying for a TC?:
    3 months: 3 votes
    4 months: 3 votes
    5 months: 6 votes
    6 months: 8 votes
    Abstentions: 0 / Total Votes 20

    Should a player whose SC is not raised also be required to submit a fanfic about that SC before applying for a TC?
    Yes: 17 votes
    No: 3 votes
    Abstentions: 0 / Total votes: 20

    How long should such a fanfic be?
    600 words: 7 votes
    800 words: 11 votes
    Abstentions: 2 / Total Votes 20

    This settles the final details on when players may apply for Tertiary Characters. A player may apply for a Tertiary Character one month after their Secondary Character is fully raised, or after they have had their Secondary Character for six months at any rank and written an 800 word fanfic on their Secondary Character.

     
    Decision: Tertiary Characters (Introduction)

    Date: 13th May 2003

    Details:
    This was a vote conducted in two parts, on the question of whether or not Tertiary Characters should be allowed at the Grey Tower.

    Results:

    Should TCs be permitted at the Grey Tower:
    In favor: 13 votes
    Opposed: 10 votes
    Abstentions: 3 / Total Votes: 26

    Under what Circumstances should they be allowed?
    Only if Main and Secondary characters are fully Raised: 3 votes
    After having a secondary character for a set period of time: 6 votes
    C fully Raised or SC rped for a set time period: 13 votes
    Abstentions: 4 / Total Votes: 26

    The majority in the first question favor allowing the use of Tertiary Characters. The majority in the second question favor the rule that TCs be allowed after one's SC is fully Raised, or after a set time period. Another vote will be conducted to set the conditions for players whose SCs are not fully raised.

     
    Preliminary Decision: Changes to the 2nd Raising Test

    Date: 14th April 2003

    Details:
    Due to complaints by some members and concerns about the Grey Tower's ability to retain new members, discussion of Raising Requirements has again been opened. As the major point of discussion was the structure and content of the raising test for Accepted/Dedicated to reach Aes Sedai/Asha'man, a vote was held to determine whether changes should be made to that test, and if so, what sort of changes were desired. The vote was structured with two questions, the first being whether changes were desired and the second being, if changes were made, what sort of changes they should be. RRs were moved to an open committee following for further discussion following this vote.

    Results:

    Should the test be changed?
    Change the test: 18 votes
    Keep the test: 1 vote
    3 Abstentions / 22 votes

    What kind of changes?
    Keep the basic structure of the current test: 2 votes
    Change the structure of the test: 14 votes
    Change the test to a roleplay: 3 votes
    Abstentions 3 / Total votes: 22

    There is a clear consensus that the test needs to be changed, and a majority in favor of altering the overall structure of the test.

     
    Vote: Keeper of the Chronicles

    Date:17th April 2003

    Candidates:
    Aviaine Chaimere
    Revelin Alder
    Rihari al'Taihu

    Results:
    Aviaine Sedai: 7 votes
    Revelin Sedai: 9 votes
    Rihari Asha'man: 3 votes
    Abstentions: 0 / Total votes: 19
    Revelin Alder will be replacing Tatham as the next Keeper of the Chronicles.
     
    Decision: Appointment of Admin Positions

    Date: 14th April 2003

    Details:
    It was suggested, given the number of changes in Admin recently, that it would be more efficient if the Amyrlin and the M'hael were to simply appoint the Master of Soldiers, Mistress of Novices, and Keeper of the Chronicles. The Hall voted on this, and the decision was defeated.

    Results:

    Direct Appointment by the Amyrlin and M'hael: 1 vote
    Nomination by the Hall, then appointment by Amyrlin and M'hael: 9 votes
    Nomination by the Hall and Vote within the Hall: 11 votes
    1 Abstention / 22 votes

     
    Decision: Informing Ajah Heads of which of their Sitters voted

    Date: 8th April 2003

    Details:
    In the interests of accountability, the Hall has agreed that, as a matter of policy, whoever conducts a vote shall also inform each of Ajah Head of which Sitters in their Ajah participated in the voting. This information will not include which option each Sitter selected, and the decision to abstain will be counted as a vote.

     
    Vote: Master of Soldiers

    Date: 2nd April 2003

    Candidates:
    Tatham Anselar
    Rihari al'Taihu

    Results:
    Tatham Asha'man: 10 votes
    Rihari Asha'man: 9 votes
    Abstentions: 1 / Total votes: 20
    Tatham Anselar has been elected to replace Rossam Noristan as the next Master of Soldiers. He will be stepping down from the position of Keeper in order to do so.
     
    Decision: Submission Form

    Date: 16th February 2003

    Details:
    The Hall has decided to require the use of the Submission Form when introducing new topics for discussion.

    Results were:
    Discard the form: 3 votes
    Find Another Way: 4 votes
    Keep the form: 10 votes
    Abstentions: 3

     
    Vote: Amyrlin Seat

    Date: 12th March 2003

    Candidates:
    Aleatha Sedai
    Leanna Sedai
    Nymere Sedai

    Results:
    Aleatha Sedai: 6 votes
    Leanna Sedai: 10 votes
    Nymere Sedai: 7 votes
    By acclamation of the Hall, Leanna Sedai has replaced Ceralyn as Amyrlin Seat.
     
    Decision: Raising Requirements

    Date: 16th February 2003

    Details:
    The Hall has decided on some changes in the Raising Requirements system for channelers, an overview of which can be found here.

     
    Vote: M'Hael

    Date: 2nd February 2003

    Candidates:
    Tatham Anselar Asha'man of the Brown Ajah
    Ashfalcon Asha'man of the Green Ajah

    Results:
    Tatham Asha'man: 13 votes
    Ashfalcon Asha'man: 14 votes
    2 abstentions
     
    Decision: Ajah Head Guidelines Addition

    Date: 20th December 2002

    Details:

    The Hall decided that, to alleviate further problems in the Ajah Head guidelines, the following clause shall be added:

    ~ If all other methods above should fail, then the choice of the new Ajah Head shall be left to a vote of the six remaining Ajah Heads, the M'Hael, the Amyrlin and the Keeper, due to their experience and knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the position as well as the candidates themselves. Each of these persons shall cast one vote in favor of the candidate of their choice. The candidate receiving the plurality of votes (i.e. the most, regardless of whether a majority of votes goes to a candidate) will be instated as the new Ajah Head.

     
    Decision: Weapons Skill/Advantages Systems

    Date: 14th December 2002

    Details:

    The Hall approved the changes in the weapon skill system and the new advantages system as developed by the weapon skill committee, headed by Ellisande Gaidar and Ashfalcon Asha'man. The revised weapon skill system can be found here and the new advantages system can be found here.

     
    Decision: IC punishments

    Date: 25th October 2002

    Details:

    The Hall decided that in order to ensure the realism of roleplay and a balance between discipline and fun at the Grey Tower, some sort of guidelines for the assigning of both informal and formal punishments were developed, the details of which are located here.

     
    Vote: Mistress of Novices

    Date: 23rd September 2002

    Candidates:
    Aleatha Fondir of the White Ajah
    Stefyne Candres of the Brown Ajah

    Results:
    Aleatha Sedai: 8 votes
    Stefyne Sedai: 7 votes
    4 abstentions
     
    Vote: Direction of Weaponskill Discussions

    Date: 31st August 2002

    Options:
    1)     The current Weaponskill system should be scrapped, and no attempt made to produce anything similar. The Hall should discuss alternative ways of avoiding God-Moding, and perhaps a few loose rules, but not a system as such.
    2)The current Weaponskill system should be scrapped, and a brand new system ceated, perhaps along the lines of the Talent system, or some variation on that. The Hall should discuss the details of this new system from scratch.
    3)The current Weaponskill system should be kept basically as it is, but the Hall should discuss modifications to it, such as changing points quotas and requirements. Discussions should proceed with the current system as a starting point.

    Results:
    1)     3 votes
    2) 10 votes
    3) 14 vote
    3 abstentions
     
    Vote: Ajah Head Voting

    Date: 24th August 2002

    Options:
    1) Ajah Heads shall be granted the right to vote in the Hall of Sitters along with the three Sitters from each Ajah
    2) Keep the rule as it is: Ajah Heads shall be allowed to post in the Hall of Sitters, but will not be allowed to vote with the three Sitters from each Ajah

    Results:
    1) 8 votes
    2) 4 votes
    5 abstentions
     
    Vote: Master of Soldiers

    Date: 21st July 2002

    Candidates:
    Rihari al'Taihu of the Brown Ajah
    Rossam Noristan of the White Ajah

    Results:
    Rihari Asha'man: 4 votes
    Rossam Asha'man: 9 votes
    1 abstention
     
    Vote: Ajah Head Guidelines

    Date: 9th July 2002

    Options:

    1)     The Hall has been discussing and has come up with a set of guidelines, which are intended to cover all Ajahs, as follows:

    The Duties of an Ajah Head:

    -to either keep the Ajah pages updated, or appoint a Webmaster/mistress, and ensure that he/she does so.

    -to appoint the most capable members of the Ajah as Sitters to represent the Ajah in the Hall.

    -to represent the Ajah personally during discussions in the Hall, and if appropriate, to coordinate the voting of the Ajah's Sitters to reflect the view of the Ajah on issues.

    -to make sure Aspirants to the Ajah always have somebody to roleplay with for their interaction.

    -to make sure there is always someone from the Ajah available to take on the occasional newly joined mentee who expresses a particular interest in that Ajah, even if this means taking on extra mentees him/herself.

    -to be available to answer any questions about the Ajah OOC.

    -to make sure someone from the Ajah is available to participate in RPs where the Ajah's presence is required.


    Regarding the choosing of an Ajah Head:

    ~If an Ajah Head leaves of his/her own volition, he/she will consult his/her Ajah members and together, they will decide on a successor in a manner of their choosing. If, however, after this process there are still strong objections to the decided successor from members of the Ajah, those members should contact the M'Hael/Amyrlin, explaining the reasons why they object. If these reasons are found to be serious, the M'Hael and Amyrlin may initiate more discussion of the successor within the Ajah, in light of these objections.

    ~If the Ajah Head is removed from his/her position by those guidelines listed under 'Regarding the removal of Ajah Heads', the Sitters, Ajah members will discuss and decide on a successor. If no definite successor is decided, if there are problems with the discussions or if their help is requested, the Amyrlin and M'Hael will mediate in the discussion and may decide to hold an Ajah vote to resolve the issue.

    Regarding the removal of Ajah Heads:

    ~An Ajah Head may be removed under the following guidelines:

    -If two or more complaints are received by the Amyrlin and M'Hael from members of the Ajah about the Ajah Head, an investigation of whether these complaints are valid is to be conducted, considering the duties above, and any other considerations. The Amyrlin and M'Hael should discuss the matter with the Ajah Head in question as well as the members of the Ajah and take further action if necessary.

    -If the Ajah Head has not posted for 2 months in the Hall of Sitters, the Amyrlin and M'Hael shall discuss the matter with them, and further action may be taken if no improvement is seen.

    -If other issues arise regarding the Ajah Head's fitness to maintain their position, the Amyrlin and M'Hael shall discuss the matter with them and the members of the Ajah and further action may be taken if no consistent improvement is seen, and no mitigating circumstances apply.

    -If the members of an Ajah decide during discussions to remove an Ajah Head, but the Ajah Head refuses, the Amyrlin and M'Hael shall actively remove them in favour of the Ajah's choice.

    2) Some members of the Hall have objected to these guidelines, and suggest that every Ajah should instead make up its own Constitution:

    Each Ajah is to draw up its own 'constitution', to be agreed to by all active Ajah members, to deal with the:

    a) Duties of an Ajah Head
    b) Removal of an Ajah Head
    c) Stepping down of an Ajah Head
    d) Selection of a new Head after the occurence of one of the above two

    Each 'constitution' will be individual and personalised to the specific Ajah, although it will run in accordance with the general Rules of the Grey Tower that all members accept on their joining (no flaming, spamming or disrespect).

    At the Ajah's discretion they may involve the M'Hael and Amyrlin in these discussions if they feel the need to.

    Results:
    1)     14 votes
    2) 0 votes
    2 abstentions

    The Hall's original suggestion was approved unanimously, and now appears in the FAQ. Suggestion 2 was disregarded.

     
    Vote: Keeper of the Chronicles

    Date: 22nd June 2002

    Candidates:
    Stefyne Candres of the Brown Ajah
    Tatham Anselar of the Brown Ajah

    Results:
    Stefyne Sedai: 6 votes
    Tatham Asha'man: 8 votes
    4 abstentions
     
    Decision: Non-channeling Abilities

    Date: 08th June 2002

    Details:

    • 1) Each person may have only ONE Ability. If a channeler has Dreaming and/or Dreamwalking as Channeling Talents, (s)he may not have further Special Abilities. A non-channeler may have both Dreaming and Dreamwalking as a single choice, but may in all other cases have only ONE Special Ability: it is extremely rare to have one, let alone two.

    • 2) In order to apply for a special ability, you must be of the intermediate Accepted/Dedicated/Ji'alantin rank, OR, if you mentioned the Ability specifically in your biography when you arrived, you may apply for it at the first rank also.

    • 3) You must complete the non-channeling Ability form for your ability. This includes providing proof in the appropriate box that you have completed ONE of the following two requirements:

      EITHER

      a) a fanfic describing how you discovered the Ability, and any experiences you may have had with it so far. This fanfic will be submitted to the Library if the application is accepted.
      OR
      b) a roleplay thread of suitable length and detail with either someone else who has the ability, or a fully Raised member of the Tower (a member of the Indigo Ajah, if available). The roleplay should involve the discovery of the special ability, the exploration of it, or a similar suitable aspect of the ability which the person is applying for.

      • If either of the requirements is judged to be unsatisfactory (if it is short or poor quality), you may be asked to reapply when you have a better requirement. Otherwise, you will have your ability listed on the Talents Listing under Non-channeling Abilities, and can feel free to use it in your roleplays.

    NB: These guidelines were approved without objection, and have been placed on the Talents Description page and the Hall of Sitters.
     
    Vote: Admin Assistant

    Date: 30th May 2002

    Candidates:
    Case Alterei
    Chialla al'Taihu
    Daimenin al'Donai
    Leha Tagith
    Nymere Av'Llewyll

    Results:
    Case: 0 votes
    Chialla: 5 votes
    Daimenin: 0 votes
    Leha: 7 votes
    Nymere: 2 votes
    1 abstention

     
    Vote: "Multiple Warders for Blue, White, Yellow, Brown, Grey and Indigo Ajahs?"

    Date: 25th April 2002

    Options:
    1)     Continue to limit multiple Warders to the Green Ajah, as in the books, with a maximum of 4.
    2)Allow all other Ajahs to have up to 2 Warders, and leave the Greens unchanged.
    3)Allow all Ajahs to have up to 4 Warders.

    Results:
    1)     11 votes
    2) 8 votes
    3) 1 vote
    No abstentions

    NB: Votes for options 2 and 3 were summed against 1, but the motion was still defeated.
     
    Vote: The Fifth Amyrlin Seat of the Grey Tower

    Date: 22nd February 2002

    Candidates:
    Ceralyn Havana A'Delin of the Green Ajah
    Nymere Av'Llewyll of the Blue Ajah

    Results:
    Ceralyn Sedai: 13 votes
    Nymere Sedai: 7 votes
    1 abstention

     
    Decision: Sitter Inactivity Guidelines

    Date: 30th December 2001

    Details:

    • The awarding of Sitterships is the choice of the Ajah Head, unless the Ajah should decide on another reasonable method of selection. No more than three Sitters shall be allowed in the Hall from each Ajah. A Sittership is not official until the Ajah Head has informed the M'Hael and Amyrlin, who will list it on the Member Listings and the Hall of Sitters.

    • Removal of a Sitter shall be left up to the discretion of the Ajah Head. If a Sitter has not posted in the Hall of Sitters in two months or has not participated in two votes in a row, the Amyrlin and M'Hael should speak to the Ajah Head to see if any action has been taken to determine the Sitter's OOC status. Further action may be taken if no consistent improvement is seen, and no mitigating circumstances apply.

    • A Sitter who is removed shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Ajah Head to the Amyrlin and the M'Hael, but must accept their decision as final.
    NB: These guidelines were approved without objection, and have been placed in the FAQ and the Hall of Sitters. Inactive Sitters, do not claim you did not know about this: the fact that you've missed such a crucial issue highlights your problems.
     
    Decision: Ajah of Aspiration and Raising Periods

    Date: 21st November 2001

    Details:
     The Hall decided that Novices and Soldiers should no longer aspire to an Ajah, and that Accepted and Dedicated should choose just one. Further, that the Raising period for Novices and Soldiers should be increased from 3 to 4 weeks, and that for Accepted and Dedicated decreased to 5 weeks.

    NB: The new Ajah policy and Raising times were approved without objection. Full details are available in the FAQ, and they have been integrated into the joining procedure and all member lists.

     
    Vote: "Should secondary characters be made permanent, in light of the trial period?" (DC Vote III)

    Date: 17th November 2001

    Options:
    1)     Make the secondary character guidelines tested under the last vote permanent
    2) Return to the one player: one character rule

    Results:
    1)     10 votes
    2) 1 vote
    1 abstention

    NB: Full details of the rules which were officialised can be found here.
     
    Vote: "Should Aes Sedai and Asha'man be allowed to change Ajahs?"

    Date: 6th October 2001

    Options:
    1)     Allow Ajah changes only at the discretion of the M'Hael, Amyrlin and Ajah Heads.
    2) Allow Ajah changes for anyone who completes a specified set of reqirements.
    3) Disallow all Ajah changes.

    Results:
    1)     9 votes
    2) 4 votes
    3) 3 votes
    No abstentions
     
    Vote: "Should secondary characters be allowed?" (DC Vote II)

    Date: 2nd September 2001

    Options:
    1)     Allow secondary characters with conditions for a 1 month trial period.
    2) Reinforce the one player: one character rule

    Results:
    1)     14 votes
    2) 7 votes
    1 abstention

    NB: Full details of the conditions under which the trial period was voted in can be found here.
     
    Vote: "Should Asha'man be allowed to bond Warders?"

    Date: 11th July 2001

    Options:
    1)     Asha'man may only be bonded, not bond
    2) Asha'man may only bond Gaidar
    3) Asha'man may bond Gaidin or (/and, for Greens) Gaidar

    Results:
    1)     2 votes
    2) 2 votes
    3) 12 votes
    1 abstention

    NB: Asha'man can either be a Warder or bond a Warder, not both.
     
    Vote: "Should secondary characters be allowed?" (DC Vote I)

    Date: May 2001

    Options:
    1)     Allow double characters
    2) Continue to disallow double characters
    3) Further discussion of the topic

    Results:
    1)     5 votes
    2) 10 votes
    3) 1 vote
    1 abstention

    NB: It was decided that this issue would be voted on again, a few months after the original voting date (see above).
     
    Vote: The Fourth Amyrlin Seat of the Grey Tower

    Date: 31st December 2000

    Candidates:
    Joaynna al'Jay Daleb of the Blue Ajah
    Lelianna Lisette Davram of the Grey Ajah

    Results:
    Joaynna Sedai: 12 votes
    Lelianna Sedai: 6 votes
    2 abstentions

     
    Vote: The Third Amyrlin Seat of the Grey Tower

    Date: 15th October 2000

    Candidates:
    Harmony Kiaranya Kianor of the Green Ajah
    Joaynna al'Jay Daleb of the Blue Ajah
    Lelianna Lisette Davram of the Grey Ajah

    Results:
    Harmony Sedai:     6 votes
    Joaynna Sedai: 5 votes
    Lelianna Sedai: 5 votes
    1 abstention

     
    Vote: The Grey Tower's IC/OOC time scale

    Date: 18th August 2000

    Result: According to the Grey Tower time scale, one month OOC is equal to one year IC.

    NB: This time scale is to be used as a flexible guideline.

     
    Vote: Officer and Sitter Inactivity

    Date: May 6th 2000

    Options
    1)     Officers who embark without warning on a period of inactivity in excess of one month may be removed from their positions at the discretion of the Amyrlin and M'Hael. Sitters who are inactive for over 1 month may be replaced at the discretion of their Ajah Head.
    2) Officer/Sitter inactivity may be tolerated.

    Results:
    1)     9 votes
    2) 3 votes

     
    Vote: The Second Amyrlin Seat of the Grey Tower

    Date: December 1999

    Candidates:
    Grayce Talone of the White Ajah
    Rashenne dal Tomar of the Yellow Ajah
    Xéia Loragán of the Indigo Ajah

    Result: Xéia Loragán was instated as the Amyrlin Seat of the Grey Tower
     
    Vote: The Second M'Hael of the Grey Tower

    Date: 20th August 1999

    Candidates:
    Dalen Grenwall of the Indigo Ajah
    Kobol Damodred of the Blue Ajah
    Sejan Chanir of the White Ajah

    Results:
    Dalen Asha'man:     7 votes
    Kobol Asha'man: 17 votes
    Sejan Asha'man: 3 votes
    No abstentions

     
    Vote: The Grey Tower's IC location

    Date: June 1999

    Result: The Grey Tower is situated in the Mountains of Mist, near a village called Elman's Creek.