The Master Gaidin is in charge of all the Warders and the Tower Guards. He assigns the men to their various duties, which can include accompanying an Aes Sedai embassy or joining the Red Ajah in a hunt for a male Channeler. He is responsible for organizing the protection of the Tower, and those who leave it as official representatives or embassies.

The Master of Arms is responsible for the training of the Warder Trainees and Sworn. He directs their training, assigns chores and studies, and punishes those who disobey the rules. Many of the Warders at the Tower assist him by conducting training sessions.

The Gaidin, also known as Warders, are trained warriors who have dedicated their lives and pledged their service to the White Tower. The term Warder can be a bit confusing, so the following distinctions and terms are used on Cuendillar to try and keep things clear.

The trained Warder has completed the White Tower's training program and taken the vows of service, but is not bonded to an individual Aes Sedai. The duties of these men include protection of the Tower, escorting Aes Sedai delegations, and training of future Warders. Warders who have lost their Aes Sedai or had their bond dissolved also fall into this category.

The bonded Warder is bound to an Aes Sedai through the One Power. Through the bond, the Aes Sedai and Warder can sense each other's moods, injuries, and approximate distance/direction. The bonded Warder is able to go longer periods without food, water and rest than a normal man, and his injuries heal faster.

All bond requests should be submitted to the Amyrlin for her information and approval. Virtually all bonds to trained Warders will be approved. Bonds to Blademasters are not guaranteed approval, but it is likely, particularly if there are more Aes Sedai than Warder characters on the MUSH at that time. Bonding to other types of warrior characters is possible. Bonds to non-warrior, Ogier or female characters are unlikely to be approved, but will be considered.

The White Tower should also be notified of a desire to dissolve or transfer a bond, or if one of the bonded pair goes idle, etc. Bonds can be dissolved or transferred in the world of Cuendillar, we just need to what's happening for tracking purposes. If one member of a bond leaves the MUSH or is deleted for being idle, we can arrange to play that the bond was dissolved, so that the remaining member can move on in their roleplay.

The intention of this policy is to ensure that those who have completed Warder training have the first chance at being bonded. This policy allows for the possibility of a Birgitte type plot, while ensuring that it will be as rare and unusual an event as it was in the novels.

Sworn is the second level of training for would-be Warders at the Tower. The Sworn continue to study use of weapons for offense and defense, but their training also includes additional elements. Each Sworn studies under one of three Schools or Paths. The Schools and their studies are detailed above in the Paths section.

A man reaches the level of Sworn after completing his Trainee courses, and passing a final test. The Sworn have fewer rules than the Trainees, but their lives are still very structured. The Sworn are expected to assist in the combat training of the Trainees. (Levels within the Warder training program are not detailed in the books.)

On Cuendillar, the typical period of Sworn training is designed to be one to two game years (three to six real world months). This is assumed to be average length of training in the Cuendillar mirror world. Promotion to Warder is not automatic, the roleplay abilities and other factors are taken into account.

Trainee is the first level of study for those men who wish to become Warders, or take combat training with the Tower. The bulk of the Trainee program focusses on the use of weapons for offense and defense. Additional studies include the creatures of the Dark One, mediation, and care of horses. (Levels within the Warder training program are not detailed in the books.)

On Cuendillar, the typical period of Trainee study is designed to be one to two game years (three to six real world months). This is assumed to be average length of training in the Cuendillar mirror world. Promotion to Sworn is not automatic, the roleplay abilities and other factors are taken into account.

The Tower is home to the finest library in the land, and the best organized and most detailed educational programs. It is not uncommon for Nobles or rich Merchants to send their children to the Tower as paying students to take advantage of studies in history, politics, etc.