The Amyrlin Seat is the leader of the Aes Sedai.[1] The name refers to both the woman herself and the throne she occupies. Her titles also include "The Watcher of the Seals" and "The Flame of Tar Valon." Among Aes Sedai, she is addressed as "Mother", and she addresses other Aes Sedai as "Daughter."[2]
The current Amyrlin Seat is Siuan Sanche.[3]
Overview[]
The Amyrlin Seat is raised from one of the Ajahs, but is subsequently considered to be of "all Ajahs and none", so she can fairly rule over all Aes Sedai.[4] It can be insulting to publicly mention an Amyrlin's Ajah, as it challenges her impartiality.[5]
The Amyrlin Seat is considered to be the most powerful individual in the Westlands. She is considered the social superior of even kings and queens, and is entitled to demand the presence of any monarch, who is expected to give deference to her position.[6]
Despite the Amyrlin's considerable authority, the Hall of the Tower has its own power and can keep the Amyrlin in check. Amyrlins have even been deposed and stilled by the Hall.[7]
History[]
The title of "Amyrlin Seat" appears to be derived from the Tamyrlin Seat, the leader of the Aes Sedai of the Age of Legends.[8]
Tetsuan was the first Amyrlin to be deposed and stilled by the Hall of the Tower.[7]
List of Amyrlin Seats[]
- Tetsuan (unknown)
- Marith Jaen (unknown)
- Siuan Sanche (unknown - present)
Quotes[]
- Leane
- — Leane Sharif to the Hall of the Tower, 1.06 The Flame of Tar Valon
Attend you, all. She comes. The Watcher of the Seals, the Flame of Tar Valon, the Amyrlin Seat.
Changes from the book series[]
The Amyrlin Seat is adapted from the position of the same name 
(book spoilers!) from the book series.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Pike, Rosamund (narrator). (October 21, 2021). "What is an Aes Sedai?". The Wheel of Time - Explained. Twitter.
- ↑ The Wheel of Time, season 1 episode 6: The Flame of Tar Valon.
- ↑ Twitter: "Her blue eyes brooked no nonsense, and her firm jaw spoke of the determination of the youngest woman ever to be chosen Amyrlin Seat." Please welcome Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche. #WOTonPrime August 19, 2020.
- ↑ Official interactive map from Prime Video: The Wheel of Time, under the "Explore" section (login required), the section for the lore is labeled "Mythology". Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ↑ Trivia for The Wheel of Time, season 1 episode 6: The Flame of Tar Valon.
- ↑ Trivia for The Wheel of Time, season 1 episode 5: Blood Calls Blood.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Twitter: Fun Fact: The Amyrlin referenced here, Tetsuan, was the first Amyrlin Seat to ever be stripped of her rank and stilled by the Hall of the Tower. September 17, 2023.
- ↑ The Wheel of Time, season 1 episode 8: The Eye of the World.