Bonding Ceremony

Author: Eleyan Al'Landerin

Gaidin (kneeling): "By the Light and my hope of salvation and rebirth, I will come as you say come and go as you say go. By the Light and my hope of salvation and rebirth, I will draw as you say draw and sheathe as you say sheathe. By the Light and my hope of salvation and rebirth, I will serve you as Warder until you release me or death take me."

Aes Sedai (hand on Gaidin's head): "By the Light and my hope of salvation and rebirth, I will listen to your counsel when offered, and speak when speech is needful. By the Light and my hope of salvation and rebirth, I will place myself under the protection of your sword and follow your lead in battle. By the Light and my hope of salvation and rebirth, I will hold your bond until you ask for its release or death take me from you."