In one Age, called the Fourth Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose in the Land of the Crystal Throne. It sped across the great Aryth Ocean to the Tai’Seanchan coast. It continued over the Mountains of Mist, picking up the scent of Two Rivers fine tabac and singing along to a tune made by a Tinker’s tea kettle. It swirled around the vast prairie known as the Caralain Grass, with it’s Black Tower fortress, and the island city of Tar Valon, home of the fabled Ogier-made White Tower...The wind swept through the valleys, skimming along the lake that once was Shadar Logoth, lifting the raven in flight. It howled through the Blight past the snorts and bellows of Trollocs, carrying on it the stench of their cookpots and rot as it whipped by a Myrddraal without creating so much as a ripple in its dark cloak. If you listen closely to the wind you can hear the sound of “friends” whispering in the dark as it whistles by you. The shadows beckon you to their warm embrace; where will the wind take you? For you must know, the wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was A beginning.
Legions of the Black Tower
The Fire Legion works closely with the Red Ajah of the White Tower, though not always happily. Together they travel the world seeking out those born with the ability to channel as well as those who may be able to learn and recruit them to the proper Tower for training. Those among the Fire Legion are the most likely to Bond Aes Sedai as Companions or be Bonded as a Warder though it is not unheard of in other Legions and Ajahs. Read More…
The Water Legion specialize in Healing above all other Talents, much like the Yellow Ajah of the White Tower. They were founded by Dahmer Flinn, an Asha'man who served under the Dragon and later became Captain General of the Water Legion. These Asha'man are the only who practice the newer version of Healing that involves all five of the powers, rather than just Air, Water and Spirit but not all, even with in the Legion, can boast such a talent. Read More…
The Earth Legion specialize in weapon and battle tactics, both with the Power and without. Many of the ranks fight in Borderlands along the Blight or find worth while endeavors throughout the world (i.e. aiding in reconstruction after war or natural disasters or as war advisors to the nations rulers). Few enjoy being tied to one place and often grow restless for a battle when too long in a peaceful place. Read More…
The Air Legion acts as the diplomats and emissaries to the nations on behalf of the Black Tower. They often work as negotiators or treaty makers along side the Gray Ajah of the White Tower or just as often against them. Among the other Legions, Air has the most extensive network of intelligence, useful for their purposes. Read More…
The Spirit Legion preoccupies itself with the gathering and distribution of knowldege, much like the Brown Ajah at the White Tower. Though they have a very 'hands on' approach to their studies, often pursuing fieldwork. Read More…