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As one age passes into memory,
another finds its beginnings.

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Out of the ashes of the Breaking,

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surviving factions of female Aes Sedai
emerged into a new world.

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They met under common cause,

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to protect the world
from further devastation.

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While male Aes Sedai
continued their descent

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into madness and destruction,

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the island of Tar Valon was chosen,
and the White Tower was born,

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a base dedicated to progress,
research and training.

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Here, those with the natural ability
to channel are welcomed as novices

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to begin their training.

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From novice-hood, years may pass

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before a sacred serpent ring
is placed on one's finger,

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raising her to the level of Accepted.

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And long after, when deemed ready,
the Accepted take the Three Oaths

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and are raised to wear the shawl
as Aes Sedai.

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Those lucky enough to get called
to the shawl will choose their Ajah,

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of seven factions,
each with their own specific purpose.

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Warriors standing ready.

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Healers of all things living.

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Keepers of the past.

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Seekers of justice.

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Law-focused diplomats.

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Pursuers of truth and reason.

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And those dedicated to preventing
the wrong and dangerous use

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of the One Power.

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The Hall of the Tower
is our central council,

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represented by three sitters
from each Ajah.

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Here, we vote and deliberate
over important matters.

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On the throne, the Amyrlin Seat.

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Here, I was sworn in

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as the Watcher of the Seals,
the Flame of Tar Valon.

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Chosen for life.

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It was no accident that
we chose the island of Tar Valon

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in plain view of Dragonmount.

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It's a message, spoken to all generations.

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A reminder of the past,

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a warning that
the Dragon Reborn will come...

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one day.