Symbol:           White Flame          
High Ambassador:  Kiaeva Lucia Rhylaan
Ambassadors:      Chaniel Daecyn, Monieva Tellerien, Awreja Freespirit and Kalech
Villages:         Luagde, Daghain, Osenrein, Darein, Jualdhe, Alindaer

Built on an island in the middle of the Erinin river to the northeast, the city-state of Tar Valon is home to the White Tower, where Aes Sedai receive training. Tar Valon was the first city rebuilt by Ogier stonemasons after the Breaking of the World many centuries ago, and is a place of beauty. Its traditions and sovereignity have continued unbroken since 98 AB, for roughly 3000 years.

On the MUSH, the Amyrlin Seat is the titular ruler of Tar Valon. Her appointed High Ambassador governs the city on a day to day basis.

Travellers are a common sight in the city. Some come in through one of the six major roads that pass through Tar Valon, others voyage here to seek the aid and counsel of the Aes Sedai, and yet others have come to train at the Tower. Some stay, and because citizens come from varied cultural backgrounds, the city has no native culture of its own, but is a melting pot of many cultures.

Tar Valon is tolerant, not only of cultural variations, but of the use of the Power. Although not all of its citizens feel comfortable with the presence of the Aes Sedai, all have little choice but to accept them.

Few dare to speak out against the Tower or the Aes Sedai, not necessarily for fear of the Tower, but for fear of the reaction of the city's citizens. Many of the locals are staunchly pro-Tower, and have been known to react vocally, occasionally violently, to those who publicly disparage the Tower.

The six towns at the foot of the bridges into the city grow and supply Tar Valon with food, though the city must trade for virtually all other raw materials. Trade is also important to the merchants who cater to citizens' varied tastes. There is very little crime in Tar Valon, because of fear of Aes Sedai punishment, said to be frightening and severe.

The introductory text used for this webpage was written and copyrighted © by Rhonda Peters. It is used with permission on Cuendillar MUSH.