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

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* [Reanne Corly] - Eldest
* [Chilares]
* [Dimana]
* [Eldase] 
* [Famelle] (Wise Woman)
* [Ieine] (Wise Woman)
* [Ivara] 
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* [Janira] (Wise Woman, deceased [ACoS,Ch38])
* [Kirstian Chalwin]
* [Melore] ((Wise Woman, deceased [ACoS,Ch38])
* [Sibella] (Wise Woman)
* [Sumeko] (Wise Woman)
* [Tamarla] (Wise Woman)
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! Other Members

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* [Alise Tenjile]
* [Aloisia Nemosni]
* [Asra]
* [Berowin]
* [Callie] (Wise Woman, deceased [ACoS,Ch17])
* [Derys]
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* [Jesamyn]
* [Julanya Fote]
* [Kema]
* [Nashia]
* [Sabeine Ocalin]
* [Sarainya Vostovan]
* [Sarasia]
* [Solain]
* [Zarya Alkaese] - (masquerades as [Garenia Rosoinde|Zarya Alkaese])
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! References (Possible Spoilers)

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* [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.

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