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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | Romanda is an [[Aes Sedai]] of the [[Yellow Ajah]] and is a [[Sitter]] in [[the Hall]]-in-exile ( | + | Romanda is an [[Aes Sedai]] of the [[Yellow Ajah]] and is a [[Sitter]] in [[the Hall]]-in-exile ({{acos|12}}). She had a previous term as Sitter for eighty years ({{cot|19}}), one of the longest in history ({{kod|23}}). When she arrived in [[Salidar]], she wanted [[Dagdara]] to have a seat in the Hall, but [[Magla]] was able to use her influence as a current Sitter to get [[Salita]] chosen ({{kod|23}}). Romanda disapproves of allowing older women to become [[Novice]]s and thinks that there ought to be some way to get rid of them, but if not, the Yellow won't accept them. She especially dislikes the influence [[Sharina]] has on the younger Novices, but begins to reconsider her views when she learns Sharina and some of the other older women have a strong [[Talent]] for the [[Healing#Five_Power_Healing|new Healing]] ({{kod|23}}). Part of her wishes [[Siuan]] hadn't been healed and knows that just because she lost her strength in the Power wouldn't mean she lost her capacity for scheming ({{tgs|26}}) |
| − | Romanda has grey hair, which she wears in a neat bun. She looks hard ( | + | Romanda has grey hair, which she wears in a neat bun. She looks hard ({{acos|11}}). She has dark eyes and is solidly handsome ({{loc|15}}). She is from Far Madding ({{kod|23}}). |
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | *C. 893 NE: Romanda becomes a Sitter for the Yellow Ajah ( | + | *C. 893 NE: Romanda becomes a Sitter for the Yellow Ajah ({{tpod|18}}; {{cot|19}}). |
| − | *973 NE: Romanda leaves the Hall and goes into retirement ( | + | *973 NE: Romanda leaves the Hall and goes into retirement ({{tpod|18}}). |
| − | *999 NE: Romanda comes out of retirement and travels to Salidar to join the rebel Aes Sedai ( | + | *999 NE: Romanda comes out of retirement and travels to Salidar to join the rebel Aes Sedai ({{tpod|18}}). |
| − | *Romanda is given a chair in the Hall-in-exile ( | + | *Romanda is given a chair in the Hall-in-exile ({{loc|15}}) |
| − | *Romanda and the other Sitters meet with [[Tarna Feir]], [[the Tower]]'s emissary ( | + | *Romanda and the other Sitters meet with [[Tarna Feir]], [[the Tower]]'s emissary ({{loc|15}}). |
| − | *Romanda makes a speech to the sisters in Salidar, telling them that they have nothing to fear from the Tower's emissary ( | + | *Romanda makes a speech to the sisters in Salidar, telling them that they have nothing to fear from the Tower's emissary ({{loc|15}}). |
| − | *Romanda talks with [[Vandene]] and [[Adeleas]] ( | + | *Romanda talks with [[Vandene]] and [[Adeleas]] ({{loc|29}}). |
| − | *Romanda orders six sisters to shield [[Logain]] after [[Nynaeve]] Heals him ( | + | *Romanda orders six sisters to shield [[Logain]] after [[Nynaeve]] Heals him ({{loc|30}}). |
| − | *Romanda stands to raise [[Egwene]] to the stole and staff ( | + | *Romanda stands to raise [[Egwene]] to the stole and staff ({{loc|35}}). |
| − | *Romanda and the rebel Aes Sedai leave Salidar and move towards Tar Valon ( | + | *Romanda and the rebel Aes Sedai leave Salidar and move towards Tar Valon ({{loc|44}}). |
| − | *Romanda gives Egwene a maid, [[Meri]] ( | + | *Romanda gives Egwene a maid, [[Meri]] ({{acos|8}}). |
| − | *Romanda suggests to Egwene that the soldiers in the Rebel's army should be paid less ( | + | *Romanda suggests to Egwene that the soldiers in the Rebel's army should be paid less ({{acos|8}}). |
| − | *Romanda and [[Lelaine]] talk to Egwene about [[Delana]]'s proposal concerning [[Elaida]] and the [[Black Ajah]] ( | + | *Romanda and [[Lelaine]] talk to Egwene about [[Delana]]'s proposal concerning [[Elaida]] and the [[Black Ajah]] ({{acos|11}}). |
| − | *Romanda asks Egwene to issue a decree for all sisters to be questioned to find out if they are Black Ajah ( | + | *Romanda asks Egwene to issue a decree for all sisters to be questioned to find out if they are Black Ajah ({{acos|12}}). |
| − | *Romanda, Lelaine and Egwene discuss the [[Atha'an Miere]] gathering in Caemlyn and Cairhien ( | + | *Romanda, Lelaine and Egwene discuss the [[Atha'an Miere]] gathering in Caemlyn and Cairhien ({{tpod|16}}). |
| − | *Romanda demands that Egwene let Romanda speak for her when they meet with the [[Andor]]an and [[Murandian]] nobles ( | + | *Romanda demands that Egwene let Romanda speak for her when they meet with the [[Andor]]an and [[Murandian]] nobles ({{tpod|16}}). |
| − | *Romanda, Egwene and the other Sitters meet with the Andoran and Murandian nobles ( | + | *Romanda, Egwene and the other Sitters meet with the Andoran and Murandian nobles ({{tpod|16}}). |
| − | *Romanda refuses to stand in support of declaring war against Elaida ( | + | *Romanda refuses to stand in support of declaring war against Elaida ({{tpod|18}}). |
| − | *Romanda and the rebel Aes Sedai Travel to [[Tar Valon]] to begin the siege on the city ( | + | *Romanda and the rebel Aes Sedai Travel to [[Tar Valon]] to begin the siege on the city ({{tpod|30}}). |
| − | *Romanda stands in support of an alliance with the Black Tower ( | + | *Romanda stands in support of an alliance with the Black Tower ({{cot|19}}). |
| − | *Romanda sends two sisters to Cairhien to see the sisters who had been Stilled and then Healed by Damer Flinn ( | + | *Romanda sends two sisters to Cairhien to see the sisters who had been Stilled and then Healed by Damer Flinn ({{cot|30}}). |
| − | *Romanda talks with Egwene about the Kin and is horrified to learn that Egwene wants sisters to be released from the [[Three Oaths]] when they retire ( | + | *Romanda talks with Egwene about the Kin and is horrified to learn that Egwene wants sisters to be released from the [[Three Oaths]] when they retire ({{cot|30}}). |
*[[Nisao]] tells Romanda of the link between [[Anaiya]], [[Kairen]] and [[Delana]] ({{kod|23}}). | *[[Nisao]] tells Romanda of the link between [[Anaiya]], [[Kairen]] and [[Delana]] ({{kod|23}}). | ||
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==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
| − | Romanda and Lelaine are the two most powerful women in the Hall. As such, they continually try to undermine the other ( | + | Romanda and Lelaine are the two most powerful women in the Hall. As such, they continually try to undermine the other ({{tpod|16}}). In fact, the only reason that they both stood to raise Egwene was to ensure that the other was not raised in Egwene's place ({{loc|37}}). The two Sitters always argue when they are forced to be in the same space ({{cot|20}}). |
| − | Romanda does not like [[Sheriam]] because she thinks that the [[Blue]] sister has too much sway in the Hall. Romanda and Lelaine worked together to decrease her influence and for this, Sheriam dislikes both Sitters ( | + | Romanda does not like [[Sheriam]] because she thinks that the [[Blue]] sister has too much sway in the Hall. Romanda and Lelaine worked together to decrease her influence and for this, Sheriam dislikes both Sitters ({{acos|8}}). |
| − | Romanda has been trying to guide Egwene since the day she took the staff and stole ( | + | Romanda has been trying to guide Egwene since the day she took the staff and stole ({{loc|36}}). However, as Egwene has matured and grown into the stole, Romanda has been forced to admit, albeit very grudgingly, that Egwene is the [[Amyrlin Seat]] in truth and not just in name ({{cot|30}}). |
| − | Romanda offered to take both [[Faolain]] and [[Theodrin]] under her protection when they were raised to the shawl ( | + | Romanda offered to take both [[Faolain]] and [[Theodrin]] under her protection when they were raised to the shawl ({{acos|11}}). Theodrin took her up on her offer, though not for the reasons that Romanda might think. Theodrin swore fealty to Egwene and the young Amyrlin asked her to spy on Romanda for her ({{cot|19}}). |
| − | Romanda does not like Elaida but she doesn't think that she is Black Ajah ( | + | Romanda does not like Elaida but she doesn't think that she is Black Ajah ({{acos|8}}). |
| − | Magla, Saroiya and Varilin follow Romanda's lead in the Hall ( | + | Magla, Saroiya and Varilin follow Romanda's lead in the Hall ({{tpod|16}}). |
| − | As the oldest Sitter in the Hall-in-exile, Romanda has some authority over the other Sitters. She has the right to sit closest to Egwene and the right to speak first in the Hall ( | + | As the oldest Sitter in the Hall-in-exile, Romanda has some authority over the other Sitters. She has the right to sit closest to Egwene and the right to speak first in the Hall ({{tpod|18}}; {{cot|19}}). |
| − | [[Sharina Melloy]], a novice from Murandy, impresses even Romanda ( | + | [[Sharina Melloy]], a novice from Murandy, impresses even Romanda ({{tpod|30}}). |
==Strengths and Talents== | ==Strengths and Talents== | ||
| − | Romanda is strong in [[the One Power]], as strong as Lelaine, [[Garenia]] and [[Rainyn]] ( | + | Romanda is strong in [[the One Power]], as strong as Lelaine, [[Garenia]] and [[Rainyn]] ({{acos|9}}; {{acos|23}}; {{tpod|2}}). She is weaker than Egwene, [[Elayne]], Nynaeve, [[Metarra din Junalle|Metarra]] and [[Talaan]] ({{acos|9}}; {{acos|23}}). Romanda is stronger than [[Reanne]] and most Aes Sedai, including [[Siuan]] after she is healed, [[Aeldene]], [[Sheriam]], [[Kwamesa]] and [[Kiruna]] ({{acos|11}}; {{acos|23}}). |
==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
| − | *Romanda is old. She is the oldest Sitter in Salidar ( | + | *Romanda is old. She is the oldest Sitter in Salidar ({{loc|15}}). |
| − | *Romanda wanted Logain to be gentled after Nynaeve Healed him ( | + | *Romanda wanted Logain to be gentled after Nynaeve Healed him ({{loc|54}}). |
| − | *Romanda gave Egwene many pretty clothes when she believed that she was young enough to be impressed by such things ( | + | *Romanda gave Egwene many pretty clothes when she believed that she was young enough to be impressed by such things ({{acos|9}}). |
| − | *Romanda gave Egwene a maid, Meri. It is almost certain that she uses Meri to spy on Egwene ( | + | *Romanda gave Egwene a maid, Meri. It is almost certain that she uses Meri to spy on Egwene ({{acos|11}}). |
| − | *Romanda believed that the Amyrlin's eyes-and-ears should be under the Hall's control ( | + | *Romanda believed that the Amyrlin's eyes-and-ears should be under the Hall's control ({{acos|11}}). |
| − | *Romanda speaks with a high-pitched voice ( | + | *Romanda speaks with a high-pitched voice ({{acos|11}}). |
| − | *Strength in the One Power is very important to Romanda ( | + | *Strength in the One Power is very important to Romanda ({{acos|11}}). |
| − | *Romanda believes that the way to root out [[Black]] sisters is to put every sister to the question ( | + | *Romanda believes that the way to root out [[Black]] sisters is to put every sister to the question ({{acos|11}}). |
| − | *Romanda is almost always the first Sitter to arrive when the Hall is sitting ( | + | *Romanda is almost always the first Sitter to arrive when the Hall is sitting ({{cot|19}}). |
| − | *Romanda would not have fallen in line even for [[Deane Aryman]] ( | + | *Romanda would not have fallen in line even for [[Deane Aryman]] ({{cot|30}}). |
| − | *Romanda does not like the fact that Egwene gave permission for negotiations with the Tower Sitters to take place ( | + | *Romanda does not like the fact that Egwene gave permission for negotiations with the Tower Sitters to take place ({{cot|30}}). |
*Romanda enjoys frivolous books such as ''The flame, the blade and the heart'' as a distraction ({{kod|23}}). | *Romanda enjoys frivolous books such as ''The flame, the blade and the heart'' as a distraction ({{kod|23}}). | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
| − | "Before resigning to go into a country retreat, as many sisters did in age, Romanda had held a chair for the Yellow so long that some said she had had as much power as any Amyrlin she sat under. Being chosen to sit a second time was nearly unheard of, but Romanda was not one to let power reside anywhere outside her own hands if she could manage." (Egwene; | + | "Before resigning to go into a country retreat, as many sisters did in age, Romanda had held a chair for the Yellow so long that some said she had had as much power as any Amyrlin she sat under. Being chosen to sit a second time was nearly unheard of, but Romanda was not one to let power reside anywhere outside her own hands if she could manage." (Egwene; {{acos2|Chapter 12}}) |
| − | "Romanda was certain for the Hall as soon as she showed up. I don't there's a Yellow would dare speak against her for a chair." (Siuan; | + | "Romanda was certain for the Hall as soon as she showed up. I don't there's a Yellow would dare speak against her for a chair." (Siuan; {{tpod2|Chapter 16}}) |
| − | "You know Romanda wanted to be Amyrlin herself once? I've heard it was [[Tamra]] getting the stole and staff that made her stalk off into retirement like a gull with her tail feathers clipped." (Siuan; | + | "You know Romanda wanted to be Amyrlin herself once? I've heard it was [[Tamra]] getting the stole and staff that made her stalk off into retirement like a gull with her tail feathers clipped." (Siuan; {{tpod2|Chapter 18}}) |
| − | "You might have thought she had a beautiful singing voice, if you could imagine Romanda singing. Her face always seemed more set for scolding, at least slightly disapproving." (Egwene; | + | "You might have thought she had a beautiful singing voice, if you could imagine Romanda singing. Her face always seemed more set for scolding, at least slightly disapproving." (Egwene; {{cot2|Chapter 19}}) |
| − | "When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming Aes Sedai. From the day I reached the White Tower, I tried to live as an Aes Sedai. I have lived as Aes Sedai and will die as Aes Sedai." ( | + | "When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming Aes Sedai. From the day I reached the White Tower, I tried to live as an Aes Sedai. I have lived as Aes Sedai and will die as Aes Sedai." ({{cot2|Chapter 30}}) |
“You are Aes Sedai, no matter what Elaida says” to Shemerin ({{tgs|26}}) | “You are Aes Sedai, no matter what Elaida says” to Shemerin ({{tgs|26}}) | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 13 October 2010
Author: Estyrien al'Halien
General
Romanda is an Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah and is a Sitter in the Hall-in-exile (ACoS, Ch. 12). She had a previous term as Sitter for eighty years (CoT, Ch. 19), one of the longest in history (KoD, Ch. 23). When she arrived in Salidar, she wanted Dagdara to have a seat in the Hall, but Magla was able to use her influence as a current Sitter to get Salita chosen (KoD, Ch. 23). Romanda disapproves of allowing older women to become Novices and thinks that there ought to be some way to get rid of them, but if not, the Yellow won't accept them. She especially dislikes the influence Sharina has on the younger Novices, but begins to reconsider her views when she learns Sharina and some of the other older women have a strong Talent for the new Healing (KoD, Ch. 23). Part of her wishes Siuan hadn't been healed and knows that just because she lost her strength in the Power wouldn't mean she lost her capacity for scheming (TGS, Ch. 26)
Romanda has grey hair, which she wears in a neat bun. She looks hard (ACoS, Ch. 11). She has dark eyes and is solidly handsome (LoC, Ch. 15). She is from Far Madding (KoD, Ch. 23).
Timeline
- C. 893 NE: Romanda becomes a Sitter for the Yellow Ajah (TPoD, Ch. 18; CoT, Ch. 19).
- 973 NE: Romanda leaves the Hall and goes into retirement (TPoD, Ch. 18).
- 999 NE: Romanda comes out of retirement and travels to Salidar to join the rebel Aes Sedai (TPoD, Ch. 18).
- Romanda is given a chair in the Hall-in-exile (LoC, Ch. 15)
- Romanda and the other Sitters meet with Tarna Feir, the Tower's emissary (LoC, Ch. 15).
- Romanda makes a speech to the sisters in Salidar, telling them that they have nothing to fear from the Tower's emissary (LoC, Ch. 15).
- Romanda talks with Vandene and Adeleas (LoC, Ch. 29).
- Romanda orders six sisters to shield Logain after Nynaeve Heals him (LoC, Ch. 30).
- Romanda stands to raise Egwene to the stole and staff (LoC, Ch. 35).
- Romanda and the rebel Aes Sedai leave Salidar and move towards Tar Valon (LoC, Ch. 44).
- Romanda gives Egwene a maid, Meri (ACoS, Ch. 8).
- Romanda suggests to Egwene that the soldiers in the Rebel's army should be paid less (ACoS, Ch. 8).
- Romanda and Lelaine talk to Egwene about Delana's proposal concerning Elaida and the Black Ajah (ACoS, Ch. 11).
- Romanda asks Egwene to issue a decree for all sisters to be questioned to find out if they are Black Ajah (ACoS, Ch. 12).
- Romanda, Lelaine and Egwene discuss the Atha'an Miere gathering in Caemlyn and Cairhien (TPoD, Ch. 16).
- Romanda demands that Egwene let Romanda speak for her when they meet with the Andoran and Murandian nobles (TPoD, Ch. 16).
- Romanda, Egwene and the other Sitters meet with the Andoran and Murandian nobles (TPoD, Ch. 16).
- Romanda refuses to stand in support of declaring war against Elaida (TPoD, Ch. 18).
- Romanda and the rebel Aes Sedai Travel to Tar Valon to begin the siege on the city (TPoD, Ch. 30).
- Romanda stands in support of an alliance with the Black Tower (CoT, Ch. 19).
- Romanda sends two sisters to Cairhien to see the sisters who had been Stilled and then Healed by Damer Flinn (CoT, Ch. 30).
- Romanda talks with Egwene about the Kin and is horrified to learn that Egwene wants sisters to be released from the Three Oaths when they retire (CoT, Ch. 30).
- Nisao tells Romanda of the link between Anaiya, Kairen and Delana (KoD, Ch. 23).
- When Jahar proposes that Aes Sedai be allowed to bond forty seven Asha'man, she is the one who makes the proposal that it be accepted (KoD, Ch. 23).
- When Jahar informs the Hall that a woman channeling saidin killed Eben and that a man had tried to listen in on the proceedings, Romanda remembers the link between Cabriana, Anaiya and Kairen and that Halima was supposedly close to Cabriana and orders Delana and Halima arrested (KoD, Ch. 23).
- She is losing to Lelaine as she basked in revealing Halima too long (TGS, Ch. 8)
- She tries to keep Lelaine from meeting shemerin {TGS, Ch. 26)
- A Bubble of Evil hits the tent and Sharan spine roaches crawl through the flooR
- She ponders if she would e willing to bow to Eliada and put on an Accepted dress if it would make the Tower whole (TGS, Ch. 26)
- Romanda is the first to retake the oaths and prove she is not Black Ajah (TGS, Ch. 43)
- Romanda puts forth a motion to support Egwene's plan of attacking the White tower once the Black ajah have been purged (TGS, Ch. 43)
Relationships
Romanda and Lelaine are the two most powerful women in the Hall. As such, they continually try to undermine the other (TPoD, Ch. 16). In fact, the only reason that they both stood to raise Egwene was to ensure that the other was not raised in Egwene's place (LoC, Ch. 37). The two Sitters always argue when they are forced to be in the same space (CoT, Ch. 20).
Romanda does not like Sheriam because she thinks that the Blue sister has too much sway in the Hall. Romanda and Lelaine worked together to decrease her influence and for this, Sheriam dislikes both Sitters (ACoS, Ch. 8).
Romanda has been trying to guide Egwene since the day she took the staff and stole (LoC, Ch. 36). However, as Egwene has matured and grown into the stole, Romanda has been forced to admit, albeit very grudgingly, that Egwene is the Amyrlin Seat in truth and not just in name (CoT, Ch. 30).
Romanda offered to take both Faolain and Theodrin under her protection when they were raised to the shawl (ACoS, Ch. 11). Theodrin took her up on her offer, though not for the reasons that Romanda might think. Theodrin swore fealty to Egwene and the young Amyrlin asked her to spy on Romanda for her (CoT, Ch. 19).
Romanda does not like Elaida but she doesn't think that she is Black Ajah (ACoS, Ch. 8).
Magla, Saroiya and Varilin follow Romanda's lead in the Hall (TPoD, Ch. 16).
As the oldest Sitter in the Hall-in-exile, Romanda has some authority over the other Sitters. She has the right to sit closest to Egwene and the right to speak first in the Hall (TPoD, Ch. 18; CoT, Ch. 19).
Sharina Melloy, a novice from Murandy, impresses even Romanda (TPoD, Ch. 30).
Strengths and Talents
Romanda is strong in the One Power, as strong as Lelaine, Garenia and Rainyn (ACoS, Ch. 9; ACoS, Ch. 23; TPoD, Ch. 2). She is weaker than Egwene, Elayne, Nynaeve, Metarra and Talaan (ACoS, Ch. 9; ACoS, Ch. 23). Romanda is stronger than Reanne and most Aes Sedai, including Siuan after she is healed, Aeldene, Sheriam, Kwamesa and Kiruna (ACoS, Ch. 11; ACoS, Ch. 23).
Miscellaneous
- Romanda is old. She is the oldest Sitter in Salidar (LoC, Ch. 15).
- Romanda wanted Logain to be gentled after Nynaeve Healed him (LoC, Ch. 54).
- Romanda gave Egwene many pretty clothes when she believed that she was young enough to be impressed by such things (ACoS, Ch. 9).
- Romanda gave Egwene a maid, Meri. It is almost certain that she uses Meri to spy on Egwene (ACoS, Ch. 11).
- Romanda believed that the Amyrlin's eyes-and-ears should be under the Hall's control (ACoS, Ch. 11).
- Romanda speaks with a high-pitched voice (ACoS, Ch. 11).
- Strength in the One Power is very important to Romanda (ACoS, Ch. 11).
- Romanda believes that the way to root out Black sisters is to put every sister to the question (ACoS, Ch. 11).
- Romanda is almost always the first Sitter to arrive when the Hall is sitting (CoT, Ch. 19).
- Romanda would not have fallen in line even for Deane Aryman (CoT, Ch. 30).
- Romanda does not like the fact that Egwene gave permission for negotiations with the Tower Sitters to take place (CoT, Ch. 30).
- Romanda enjoys frivolous books such as The flame, the blade and the heart as a distraction (KoD, Ch. 23).
Quotes
"Before resigning to go into a country retreat, as many sisters did in age, Romanda had held a chair for the Yellow so long that some said she had had as much power as any Amyrlin she sat under. Being chosen to sit a second time was nearly unheard of, but Romanda was not one to let power reside anywhere outside her own hands if she could manage." (Egwene; A Crown of Swords, Chapter 12)
"Romanda was certain for the Hall as soon as she showed up. I don't there's a Yellow would dare speak against her for a chair." (Siuan; The Path of Daggers, Chapter 16)
"You know Romanda wanted to be Amyrlin herself once? I've heard it was Tamra getting the stole and staff that made her stalk off into retirement like a gull with her tail feathers clipped." (Siuan; The Path of Daggers, Chapter 18)
"You might have thought she had a beautiful singing voice, if you could imagine Romanda singing. Her face always seemed more set for scolding, at least slightly disapproving." (Egwene; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 19)
"When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming Aes Sedai. From the day I reached the White Tower, I tried to live as an Aes Sedai. I have lived as Aes Sedai and will die as Aes Sedai." (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 30)
“You are Aes Sedai, no matter what Elaida says” to Shemerin (TGS, Ch. 26)
