The Kin is an organization of women who can [channel|True Source]. Most were put out of the [White Tower] for one reason or another, usually for failing one of the many required tests. Others are runaways. Women who are [wilders|Wilder] are not admitted. They also do not allow marriage. Their rank is established by age. The thirteen oldest Kin in [Ebou Dar], known as the Eldest and the Elders, comprise the Knitting Circle or just Circle. The Kin believe their existence to be unknown to the [Aes Sedai]. In reality, the [Aes Sedai] know of their existence and actually depend on the Kin to help catch and return runaways. The Kin maintain a [farm|Farm] several miles northeast of [Ebou Dar]. Ostensibly a retreat for women, it serves as a cover for Kin coming and going from [Ebou Dar]. The hard work of the [farm|Farm] also makes excellent penance under the severe discipline system of the Kin. ! Wise Women Wise Women are residents of [Ebou Dar] who practice healing, herbs and cures. They wear a distinguishing red belt. Most are, in fact, members of the Kin who [Heal|Weaves] using the [One Power]. ! Members ! Knitting Circle %%columns * [Reanne Corly] - Eldest * [Chilares] * [Dimana] * [Eldase] * [Famelle] (Wise Woman) * [Ieine] (Wise Woman) * [Ivara] ---- * [Janira] (Wise Woman, deceased [ACoS,Ch38]) * [Kirstian Chalwin] * [Melore] ((Wise Woman, deceased [ACoS,Ch38]) * [Sibella] (Wise Woman) * [Sumeko] (Wise Woman) * [Tamarla] (Wise Woman) %% ! Other Members %%columns * [Alise Tenjile] * [Aloisia Nemosni] * [Asra] * [Berowin] * [Callie] (Wise Woman, deceased [ACoS,Ch17]) * [Derys] ---- * [Jesamyn] * [Julanya Fote] * [Kema] * [Nashia] * [Sabeine Ocalin] * [Sarainya Vostovan] * [Sarasia] * [Solain] * [Zarya Alkaese] - (masquerades as [Garenia Rosoinde|Zarya Alkaese]) %% ! References (Possible Spoilers) %%collapse * [LoC,Ch13] - [Elayne] knows of [Ebou Dari|geography/altara/ebou_dar/index] Wise Women. They are reputed to have more knowledge of herbs and healing than anyone. * [ACoS,Ch23] - The Kin do not accept [wilders|organizations/aes_sedai/wilder]. * [ACoS,Ch31] - Teaching each other new weaves is not allowed. * [ACoS,Ch31] - They currently number 1783. * [TPoD,Ch3] - The Kin do not take in [wilders|organizations/aes_sedai/wilder]. * [TPoD,Ch3] - The title of Eldest goes to the oldest of the Kin in [Ebou Dar]. There are usually older members elsewhere. * [TPoD,Ch4] - The Kin do not allow marriage. * [TPoD,Ch28] - The Kin accept [White Tower] runaways. However, they hold them apart until they are sure that they are no longer being hunted. * [TPoD,Ch28] - The Kin in [Elayne]'s party become increasingly restive and disillusioned with [Aes Sedai], nearly to the point of rebellion. * [WH,Ch8] - [Nynaeve] has her hands more than full trying to keep the Kin under control. The more rebellious ones are being sent on rescue missions to [Seanchan] held territory. * [WH,Ch8] - [Elayne] and [Nynaeve] believe there are no [Darkfriends] among the Kin, else [Ispan|characters/i/ispan_shefar] would have known much more about them. * [CoT,Ch11] - The [Windfinders|organizations/sea_folk] and the Kin are seriously agitated by the powerful [channeling|main/true_source/index]. * [CoT,Ch14] - From their spies, the [Red Ajah] and the [Brown Ajah|organizations/aes_sedai/brown] must now know about the Kin. * [CoT,Ch18] - [Egwene] intends to ally the Kin with the [Aes Sedai]. [Aes Sedai] will be allowed to forswear the [Oath Rod] and retire into the Kin. * [KoD,Ch31] - [Sumeko] and [Sumeko] argue. [Sumeko] says she is now Eldest, but [Alise|characters/a/alise_tenjile] says there is no more Knitting Circle because they are no longer in [Ebou Dar]. * [ToM,Ch17] - [Elayne] reaches an agreement with the Kin for some of them who chose not to go to [Tar Valon] and join the [White Tower] to remain in [Caemlyn]. They will provide [Traveling|../main/true_source/weaves.html#t] for a fee and [Healing|../main/true_source/weaves.html#h] for free. %% ---- More [Category Organizations]