History from Ages past
The horn itself has had many names over the Ages, including the Gjallarhorn and the Horn of Valere. Those who perform heroic deeds in their lifetime may be bound to the horn, and are summoned when it is blown. Only dead souls heed the call. Between lives they exist in Read more…
Before they could enact their plans to overthrow the Titans, the three brothers — Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades — first needed to discover somewhere they would be able to secure their predecessors indefinitely. Research and natural talent led Hades to legends of an old prison located deep in the bowels Read more…
The Völsunga Saga is a late 13th-century set of stories recorded in Old Norse, detailing the origin and decline of the Völsung clan. Its notable stories include a legendary sword retrieved from the tree Barnstokkr, the defeat of the dragon Fáfnir, and the cursed ring Andvaranaut. Völsung himself was said Read more…
Aberrations result from a tangle or knot in the Pattern of the Age. They should not exist, and are mistakes the Pattern continually tries to right. As a result the weave goes so fast the threads tangle on themselves, and must be addressed in order for the Pattern to resume Read more…
“Wars and threats of war always mesmerized Grays, since they were dedicated to ending strife. And to extending their influence of course; every time the Grays stopped a war with a treaty, they increased the influence of all Aes Sedai, but of Grays most of all.” — Crossroads of Twilight Read more…
Sisters of the White Ajah generally abstain from matters of the world and worldly knowledge, and instead devote themselves to questions of philosophy and truth. It is by far the smallest of the Ajahs. The head of the White Ajah is called the First Reasoner. .
“Being of the Yellow isn’t about skill…It’s about passion. If you love to make things well, to fix that which is broken, there would be a purpose for you here.” — Suana Dragand The Yellow Ajah is a sisterhood of Aes Sedai devoted to the studies of Healing. The leader Read more…
The Red Ajah was, for more than two thousand years, dedicated to preventing the wrong and dangerous use of the One Power. In particular Red Sisters dedicated themselves to locating men with the ability to channel saidin and bringing them to the White Tower for gentling. They were also dedicated Read more…
The Blue Ajah normally involve themselves with righteous causes and justice. They have the most extensive eyes-and-ears network of all the Ajahs, and enjoy the prestige of having the highest number of Amyrlin Seats raised from their Ajah. The Blue has been at odds with the Red Ajah for a Read more…
The Brown Ajah is devoted to knowledge and the collection of ancient wisdom. They generally forsake the mundane world, instead dedicating themselves to history and study, and are responsible for the administration of the White Tower Library. The Brown Ajah is run by a ruling council, the head of which Read more…