Sul'dam

Unless stated otherwise, all information herein is taken from TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 17. )

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General

In Seanchan, women who control damane through means of an a'dam. They are selected at the same time as the damane in a yearly testing and in Seanchan it is considered a high honour to be chosen. It is not commonly known amongst the Seanchan that they are actually women who have the ability to learn to channel, but will not do so without training. Over time however, they develop an affinity so they can sense when others are channelling, and are always able to tell if a woman they are linked to has tried to touch the source (TGH, Ch. 40). This can develop such that they can be held by an a'dam (This passage needs a reference, though this is generally not known. Sul'dam are considered the hightest ranked of the Seanchan exotic handlers. Sul'dam wear dark blue dresses with red panels and silver lightening on the breast and sides.

Some sul'dam give their damane new names, whereas others allow them to keep their own, similarly some will allow their damane to speak with permission, and others allow considerable freedom as long as the damane is careful in what she says (TGS, Ch. 40).

Sul'dam Characters

Main article: Sul'dam Character List

Quotes

When a damane is punished, it is always her fault, even if she does not know why. A damane must anticipate what her sul'dam wants. But this time, you do know why. damane are like furniture, or tools, always there ready to be used, but never pushing themselves forward for attention. Especially not for the attention of one of the Blood (Renna, to Egwene, The Gathering Storm, Chapter 40).