Note: This was not written by me. The author can be found at www.wheeloftimerp.com, and goes by the handle of Ariana at the Shining Walls of Tar Valon (http://www.wheeloftimerp.com).
Accepted
Rayel Markhin.
By Ariana Sedai, The Amyrlin Seat.
Rayel came stumbling out of the
Arch, her eyes wild and searching. When she came to a stop at Madeline's gentle
hand, Ariana stepped forward, the silver chalice filled with sparkling clean
water. She tilted the chalice, emptying the final contents of water over the
young woman's head.
"You are washed clean of all ties that bind you to the world. You come to us
clean, in heart and soul. You are Rayel, Accepted of the White Tower." The last
spilling down her back and over her hair. "You are sealed to us, now." The
words held an ominous promise as Ariana leaned over to kiss Rayel's cheek
gently. She looked so haunted. Slipping the ring on the third finger of her
left hand, Ariana tried to give the woman a reassuring smile, but Rayel didn't
seem to notice. Smoothing over the worry on her face, Ariana replied,
"Congratulations, Rayel."
