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Construction of the White Tower began around 98AB (After the Breaking),
along with the construction of the city of Tar Valon, though the Tower
was not actually finished until nearly a hundred years later. It is the
seat of Aes Sedai power, and a shining example of ancient architecture
in the craft of Ogier stonemasons, mingled with the wonders wrought by
the One Power.  It is the last remnant of a dying Age, designed and built
to become a place where knowledge of the One Power might be maintained.
It is where young women with the ability to channel are able to learn,
and where the Aes Sedai, who had been scattered into independent groups
after the Breaking, might come together in a single organization.

The history of the White Tower is long, too long to be detailed here,
but it is a given that the Aes Sedai wield a great deal of Power from
within it, both with the use of Saidar, and political influence.

Within the White Tower, the Aes Sedai have been organized into seven
AJAHS, each with its own purpose or area of expertise.

The Red Ajah:      Until recently, dedicated to finding and gentling
                   men who can channel.
The Green Ajah:    Also known as the Battle Ajah, they are dedicated
                   to the art of war.  The only Ajah known to bond
                   more than one Gaidin.
The Yellow Ajah:   This Ajah is dedicated to Healing.
The Blue Ajah:     This Ajah is focused on Causes.  Any cause, so long
                   as it is deemed important.  The Blue Ajah is also
                   said to have the most extensive network of Eyes and
                   Ears.
The Gray Ajah:     Dedicated to diplomacy, peacemaking and mediation.
The White Ajah:    Dedicated to the study of philosophy, the use of
                   logic, and research.  It is believed among the White
                   Ajah that the ability to channel is hereditary, and
                   that gentling or killing male channelers is what has
                   made the ability to channel so scarce.
The Brown Ajah:    Dedicated to knowledge and learning, the Brown Ajah
                   is dedicated to preserving history, both in regards
                   to the One Power and the Mundane.

The White Tower Hierarchy:

Novice -   A young woman who has been discovered to either have the
           spark inborn, or who is able to learn to channel.  The
           White Tower spends a great deal of time seeking out new
           Novices, for channelers are scarce, and those with the
           spark may become a danger to themselves or others if not
           properly trained.  Novices are taught to learn to channel
           the One Power safely, are given chores, and are required
           to attend lessons in history and other subject matter as
           well.  Novices are only allowed to wear the white Novice
           dresses they are given upon entry.  They must leave all
           other worldly possessions behind.

Accepted:  Once a Novice is deemed ready, she is given the test to
           become Accepted, and at this point, becomes an initiate
           of the Tower.  The novice must undergo a test in the
           depths of the White Tower basement, and if she emerges
           and survives, she is named Accepted, and given a dress
           banded with the colors of the seven Ajahs.  Training for
           Accepted is more rigorous than that given to Novices.
           However, Accepted are considered to be more responsible,
           and are free to choose their own areas of study, and may
           have fewer chores to worry about.

Aes Sedai: If an Accepted is deemed ready, she is given the chance
           for another test, this time to become Aes Sedai.  She
           must memorize 100 specific weaves, and be able to weave
           them flawlessly throughout the test in spite of any
           distractions that are placed before her.  If she passes
           the test, she is required to swear the Three Oaths on
           the Oath Rod, and is named Aes Sedai.  She is then given
           the chance to petition for entrance into her Ajah of choice.
           It is very rare that her chosen Ajah will not accept her,
           for it is said that Aes Sedai groom initiates for their
           appropriate Ajah from the time they are Novices.

Sitters:   There are three Sitters for each Ajah, and these 21 women
           make up the Hall of the Tower, which is meant to be a
           balance to the power wielded by the Amyrlin Seat.  The
           Sitters are most often chosen from among the oldest, most
           powerful among each Ajah, though age is never discussed.
        
MoN:       The Mistress of Novices is responsible for caring for the
           Novices of the White Tower.  She ensures that each Novice
           is tested thoroughly for any Talents, and is placed in
           the most appropriate classes.  She assigns chores, and if
           necessary, also assigns penances and administers punish-
           ments for severe misbehavior.  Even Accepted and Aes Sedai
           -may- be sent to the Mistress of Novices for penance if
           there is cause.

Keeper:    The Keeper of the Chronicles serves the Amyrlin Seat in
           all matters.  She is generally in charge of handling the
           correspondence between the Amyrlin Seat and the rest of
           the world.  She also announces the Amyrlin's presence,
           and generally accompanies her everywhere, makes the
           Amyrlin Seat's appointments, and screens visitors. The
           Keeper of the Chronicles has no actual real authority,
           other than over the information that is filtered up to
           the Amyrlin Seat.

Amyrlin:   The Watcher of the Seals, the Flame of Tar Valon, the
           Amyrlin Seat is the leader of the White Tower, and
           is properly referred to as "Mother".  She is the Law,
           though the Hall of the Tower exists to check her power
           like a form of parliament.  She wears a stole striped
           with the colors of all seven Ajahs.  The Amyrlin Seat
           of the White Tower is considered to be THE single most
           powerful woman in the known world.  Though she may be
           weak or strong in the One Power, her political influence
           is unsurpassed.


To learn about the White Tower guild, type:
TEMPLATE SHOW to
see the White Tower's listing.  You may also type '
wizlist'
or '
gllist' to see who the current White Tower Guild Leaders
are, and speak to them.

See Also:  Multiguild, Template


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