Tel'aran'rhiod - Dreamwalking

Dreamwalking

The ability to enter Tel'aran'rhiod at will is known as Dreamwalking, and those who possess it are usually far more adept at manipulating the nature of the dream. The White Tower was under the impression that this was a skill that only those who could channel might possess, however the Wise Ones of the Aiel have members who are adept at Dreamwalking without the ability to touch the One Power, most notably Bair. A related talent, usually referred to simply as Dreaming, is the ability to have precognitive dreams, though they are often difficult to interpret. Currently, the most notable Dreamer in the Tower is Egwene al'Vere; the last one before her was Corianin Nedeal, almost 500 years ago. Two other experts in the dream are known to exist: the Forsaken Moghedien and Lanfear, though Lanfear's Dreamwalking capabilities are uncertain in her current form, known as Cyndane.

The White Tower has a number of ter'angreal that allow access to Tel'aran'rhiod, but some require channeling to function and create a strange, sickly feeling while being used. Their use is also limited by the fact that a channelers strength is drastically restricted while dreaming; while the ter'angreal require relatively small amounts of the One Power, even that much may be out of reach while in Tel'aran'rhiod. Most of the known ter'angreal with this ability are in the possession of the Salidar rebels or were stolen by the Black Ajah.

Wolfbrothers, like Dreamwalkers, can also enter Tel'aran'rhiod, as can all wolves. Tel'aran'rhiod is where wolves go when they die.

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