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| − | There is a saying that the Wheel of Time turns around Tar Valon, and Tar Valon turns around the Tower, and the second part, at least, is very true ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 1|TSR, Ch. 1]]). The White Tower rises above every other building in Tar Valon, and can be seen for miles in every direction. Despite the White Tower's importance, however, few people go nearer than a hundred paces unless they have business with the Tower ([[New Spring: Chapter 13|NS, Ch. 13]]). | + | There is a saying that the [[Wheel of Time]] turns around[[ Tar Valon]], and Tar Valon turns around the Tower, and the second part, at least, is very true ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 1|TSR, Ch. 1]]). The White Tower rises above every other building in Tar Valon, and can be seen for miles in every direction. Despite the White Tower's importance, however, few people go nearer than a hundred paces unless they have business with the Tower ([[New Spring: Chapter 13|NS, Ch. 13]]). |
The White Tower is a thick, bone-white tower that rises about a hundred spans into the air. The roof is flat topped with a waist-high railing. The Tower is so huge that never since it was built has it been fully occupied ([[New Spring: Chapter 4|NS, Ch. 4]]; TWoRJTWoT). | The White Tower is a thick, bone-white tower that rises about a hundred spans into the air. The roof is flat topped with a waist-high railing. The Tower is so huge that never since it was built has it been fully occupied ([[New Spring: Chapter 4|NS, Ch. 4]]; TWoRJTWoT). | ||
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The White Tower has many different entrances. Two of these are the Tarlomen's Gate, which is the south entrance, and the Sunset Gate, which is the west entrance ([[New Spring: Chapter 4|NS, Ch. 4]]; [[The Great Hunt: Chapter 39|TGH, Ch. 39]]). | The White Tower has many different entrances. Two of these are the Tarlomen's Gate, which is the south entrance, and the Sunset Gate, which is the west entrance ([[New Spring: Chapter 4|NS, Ch. 4]]; [[The Great Hunt: Chapter 39|TGH, Ch. 39]]). | ||
| − | The bottom half of the Tower is occupied by the main [[Hall of the Tower]] and all other common rooms (TWoRJTWoT). The communal areas of the Tower are done in all the colors of the Ajahs, though in the private Ajah quarters, some colors may be missing altogether. The Ajah quarters, which are located in the top half of the Tower, are seven pie-shaped sections that contain living quarters for the Aes Sedai. There is room in the White Tower for three thousand Aes Sedai ([[New Spring: Chapter 3|NS, Ch. 3]]; TWoRJTWoT). | + | The bottom half of the Tower is occupied by the main [[Hall of the Tower]] and all other common rooms (TWoRJTWoT). The communal areas of the Tower are done in all the colors of the [[Ajahs]], though in the private Ajah quarters, some colors may be missing altogether. The Ajah quarters, which are located in the top half of the Tower, are seven pie-shaped sections that contain living quarters for the Aes Sedai. There is room in the White Tower for three thousand [[Aes Sedai]] ([[New Spring: Chapter 3|NS, Ch. 3]]; TWoRJTWoT). |
| − | The Accepted's quarters are located on stone-railed galleries in a hollow well. In the middle of the well is a small garden that is located three levels below; it is only a handful of evergreen bushes. There are two Accepted galleries that can hold nearly two hundred Accepted, as well as two for the novices, which can hold nearly four hundred. The novice and Accepted quarters are located in a palace-like structure attached to the back of the main tower ([[New Spring: Chapter 3|NS, Ch. 3]]; TWoRJTWoT). | + | The [[Accepted]]'s quarters are located on stone-railed galleries in a hollow well. In the middle of the well is a small garden that is located three levels below; it is only a handful of evergreen bushes. There are two Accepted galleries that can hold nearly two hundred Accepted, as well as two for the novices, which can hold nearly four hundred. The novice and Accepted quarters are located in a palace-like structure attached to the back of the main tower ([[New Spring: Chapter 3|NS, Ch. 3]]; TWoRJTWoT). |
| − | It is in the lowest level of the Tower that the test for Aes Sedai is held, in a chamber that holds the oval ring ''ter'angreal'' that is used during the test ([[New Spring: Chapter 9|NS, Ch. 9]]). | + | It is in the lowest level of the Tower that the test for Aes Sedai is held, in a chamber that holds the oval ring ''[[ter'angreal]]'' that is used during the test ([[New Spring: Chapter 9|NS, Ch. 9]]). |
The White Tower contains the greatest library in the known world. While it is considered a part of the White Tower, it is actually in a separate building behind the Tower ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 21|CoT, Ch. 21]]; TWoRJTWoT). It is only partially open to outsiders and is rumored to have as many secret rooms as it does public ones ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 26|TDR, Ch. 26]]; TWoRJTWoT). The library is divided into twelve different depositories, each for a different subject. The ninth depository, which is the smallest, is dedicated to arithmetic. The depositories are long, oval rooms with flattened domes for ceilings. They are filled with rows of wooden shelves, with narrow walkways four paces from the ground and tall ladders on wheels ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 21|CoT, Ch. 21]]). | The White Tower contains the greatest library in the known world. While it is considered a part of the White Tower, it is actually in a separate building behind the Tower ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 21|CoT, Ch. 21]]; TWoRJTWoT). It is only partially open to outsiders and is rumored to have as many secret rooms as it does public ones ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 26|TDR, Ch. 26]]; TWoRJTWoT). The library is divided into twelve different depositories, each for a different subject. The ninth depository, which is the smallest, is dedicated to arithmetic. The depositories are long, oval rooms with flattened domes for ceilings. They are filled with rows of wooden shelves, with narrow walkways four paces from the ground and tall ladders on wheels ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 21|CoT, Ch. 21]]). | ||
| − | There are several stables on the grounds of the White Tower. Horses belonging to | + | There are several stables on the grounds of the White Tower. Horses belonging to [[novice]]s are located in the South Stable ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 39|TGH, Ch. 39]]). |
[[Category:Aes Sedai]] | [[Category:Aes Sedai]] | ||
[[Category:Geographical Features]] | [[Category:Geographical Features]] | ||
Revision as of 06:44, 21 November 2009
General
There is a saying that the Wheel of Time turns aroundTar Valon, and Tar Valon turns around the Tower, and the second part, at least, is very true (TSR, Ch. 1). The White Tower rises above every other building in Tar Valon, and can be seen for miles in every direction. Despite the White Tower's importance, however, few people go nearer than a hundred paces unless they have business with the Tower (NS, Ch. 13).
The White Tower is a thick, bone-white tower that rises about a hundred spans into the air. The roof is flat topped with a waist-high railing. The Tower is so huge that never since it was built has it been fully occupied (NS, Ch. 4; TWoRJTWoT).
Layout
The White Tower has many different entrances. Two of these are the Tarlomen's Gate, which is the south entrance, and the Sunset Gate, which is the west entrance (NS, Ch. 4; TGH, Ch. 39).
The bottom half of the Tower is occupied by the main Hall of the Tower and all other common rooms (TWoRJTWoT). The communal areas of the Tower are done in all the colors of the Ajahs, though in the private Ajah quarters, some colors may be missing altogether. The Ajah quarters, which are located in the top half of the Tower, are seven pie-shaped sections that contain living quarters for the Aes Sedai. There is room in the White Tower for three thousand Aes Sedai (NS, Ch. 3; TWoRJTWoT).
The Accepted's quarters are located on stone-railed galleries in a hollow well. In the middle of the well is a small garden that is located three levels below; it is only a handful of evergreen bushes. There are two Accepted galleries that can hold nearly two hundred Accepted, as well as two for the novices, which can hold nearly four hundred. The novice and Accepted quarters are located in a palace-like structure attached to the back of the main tower (NS, Ch. 3; TWoRJTWoT).
It is in the lowest level of the Tower that the test for Aes Sedai is held, in a chamber that holds the oval ring ter'angreal that is used during the test (NS, Ch. 9).
The White Tower contains the greatest library in the known world. While it is considered a part of the White Tower, it is actually in a separate building behind the Tower (CoT, Ch. 21; TWoRJTWoT). It is only partially open to outsiders and is rumored to have as many secret rooms as it does public ones (TDR, Ch. 26; TWoRJTWoT). The library is divided into twelve different depositories, each for a different subject. The ninth depository, which is the smallest, is dedicated to arithmetic. The depositories are long, oval rooms with flattened domes for ceilings. They are filled with rows of wooden shelves, with narrow walkways four paces from the ground and tall ladders on wheels (CoT, Ch. 21).
There are several stables on the grounds of the White Tower. Horses belonging to novices are located in the South Stable (TGH, Ch. 39).
