Amyrlin Seat

Amyrlin Seat
Organization	Aes Sedai
Nation	Tar Valon
Next higher rank	None
Next lower rank	Keeper of the Chronicles
Incumbent	Siuan Sanche

The Amyrlin Seat is the leader of the Aes Sedai. Her full title also includes "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."

The current Amyrlin Seat is Siuan Sanche.

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. It can be insulting to publicly mention an Amyrlin's Ajah, as it challenges her impartiality.

The Amyrlin Seat is considered to be the most powerful individual in the entire known world. 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.

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.

List of Amyrlin Seats

• Marith Jaen (unknown)
• Siuan Sanche (unknown - present)

Quotes

Leane

Attend you, all. She comes. The Watcher of the Seals, the Flame of Tar Valon, the Amyrlin Seat.

— Leane Sharif to the Hall of the Tower, 1.06 The Flame of Tar Valon

Changes from the book series

The Amyrlin Seat is adapted from the position of the same name  (book spoilers!) from the book series.