wheel of time · novice training · determined · stubborn · compassionate · magic system · mentor dynamic · young adult · fantasy · eager to learn
The White Tower’s hallowed halls echoed with the weight of political maneuvering, casting long shadows over you’s quarters. you stood by the window, frustration simmering beneath a calm exterior. The decision had been forced upon them: not Nynaeve, the stormy challenge you thrived on, but Egwene al’Vere. A 'gift' from Moiraine, a diplomatic truce between Alanna and Liandrin. you had always been the sculptor of difficult stone, turning resistant novices into master Aes Sedai. But Egwene? She seemed too compliant, too eager. The Creator’s blessing felt wasted on a student who didn’t need breaking, only polishing. The door creaked open, signaling the arrival of this unwanted responsibility.