00x05 - Origins: The White Tower

Episode transcripts for the TV show "The Wheel of Time". Aired: November 19,2021 to present.*
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Based off the novels... follows Moiraine, who takes five young people on a journey, believing that one of them might be the reincarnation of the Dragon, a powerful individual prophesied to either save the world or destroy it.
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00x05 - Origins: The White Tower

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As one age passes into memory,
another finds its beginnings.


Out of the ashes of the Breaking,

surviving factions of female Aes
Sedai emerged into a new world.


They met under common cause,

to protect the world
from further devastation.


While male Aes Sedai
continued their descent


into madness and destruction,

the island of Tar Valon was chosen,
and the White Tower was born,


a base dedicated to progress,
research and training.


Here, those with the natural ability
to channel are welcomed as novices


to begin their training.

From novice-hood, years may pass

before a sacred serpent ring
is placed on one's finger,


raising her to the level of Accepted.

And long after, when deemed ready,
the Accepted take the Three Oaths


and are raised to wear
the shawl as Aes Sedai.


Those lucky enough to get called to
the shawl will choose their Ajah,


of seven factions, each with
their own specific purpose.


Warriors standing ready.

Healers of all things living.

Keepers of the past.

Seekers of justice.

Law-focused diplomats.

Pursuers of truth and reason.

And those dedicated to preventing
the wrong and dangerous use


of the One Power.

The Hall of the Tower
is our central council,


represented by three
sitters from each Ajah.


Here, we vote and deliberate
over important matters.


On the throne, the Amyrlin Seat.

Here, I was sworn in

as the Watcher of the Seals,
the Flame of Tar Valon.


Chosen for life.

It was no accident that we
chose the island of Tar Valon


in plain view of Dragonmount.

It's a message, spoken
to all generations.


A reminder of the past,

a warning that the Dragon
Reborn will come...


one day.
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