Voting history

There have been several theories surrounding the mystery of the Too Young Sitters based on the voting habits of the Rebel Hall of the Tower. The following is a summary of all known votes.

The Election of Egwene al'Vere as Amyrlin Seat

Egwene al'Vere was elected as Amyrlin Seat for several reasons, but the main reason each woman gave her vote was because each thought that she could control Egwene as a puppet Amyrlin to advance either their own interests of that of the group they belong to. Any candidate for Amyrlin must be advanced by three Aes Sedai who are permitted to enter the Hall of the Tower while the voting takes place. These do not have to be Sitters, and in Egwene's case these women were Sheriam Bayanar (who would later be Keeper of the Chronicles), Morvrin, and Myrelle Berengari (Head of the Green Ajah).

First Call to Vote

Electing an Amyrlin requires the greater consensus, so the motion cannot be passed unless all those present in the Hall agree.

FOR

The first call to vote resulting in only nine out of eighteen Sitters agreeing, thereby splitting the Hall right down the middle.

These women were, in order:

1. Delana Mosalaine
2. Kwamesa
3. Janya Frende
4. Malind Nachenin plus five others

From later voting patters, it is likely that these remaining five were:

• Aledrin
• Berana
• Escaralde
• Salita Toranes
• Moria Karentanis

NB: These five names are, ultimately, still speculative.

AGAINST

Those that did not vote for the motion in the first vote were:

1. Lelaine Akashi - wanted to be Amyrlin herself.
2. Romanda Cassin - wanted to be Amyrlin herself.
3. Samalin
4. Plus six others

From later voting patters, it is likely that these remaining six were:

• Magla Daronos - Sitter in the Hall of the Tower under Siuan and a supporter of Romanda.
• Varilin - Sitter in the Hall of the Tower under Siuan and a supporter of Romanda.
• Saroiya - Sitter in the Hall of the Tower under Siuan and a supporter of Romanda.
• Takima -Sitter in the Hall of the Tower under Siuan and a supporter of Lelaine.
• Faiselle - Sitter in the Hall of the Tower under Siuan and a supporter of Lelaine.
• Lyrelle - Sitter in the Hall of the Tower under Siuan and a supporter of Lelaine.

NB: These five names are, ultimately, still speculative.

Second Call to Vote

The election of an Amyrlin requires a greater consensus. Tradition requires that the applicant must wash the feet of those Sitters that need further convincing to stand in her support. In Egwene's case, this was clearly expected to be the case since every Sitter present was barefoot in preparation for this part of the ceremony. Egwene makes her way round the Hall, starting with the Green Ajah's Samilin, then Malind, and finishing with the Brown Ajah's Janya.

The order in which they stood is largely not known, save that Delana was first to stand once again, quickly followed by Samalin, and the last to stand was Romanda, after following Lelaine.

Of note here is that Lelaine's supporters, Takima, Lyrelle and Faiselle, and Romanda's supporters, Varilin, Magla and Saroiya, all chose to vote for Egwene before the two other prospective candidates did.

If either Romanda or Lelaine had not stood in support of the motion on the second call to vote, then it is highly likely that either of them would have been Amyrlin in the next few days.

The Declaration of War againts Elaida do'Avriny a Roihan

This motion was passed due to a little-known loophole in Tower Law that allowed it to be passed with the lesser consensus. This means that only eleven Sitters need to vote for the motion for it to be carried.

FOR

The twelve sisters who voted for this motion were, in order:

1. Janya Frende
2. Escaralde
3. Moria Karentanis
4. Samalin
5. Malind Nachenin
6. Salita Toranes
7. Kwamesa
8. Aledrin
9. Berana
10. Delana Mosalaine
11. Lelaine Akashi
12. Lyrelle

AGAINST

Those that did not stand were:

1. Romanda Cassin
2. Magla Daronos
3. Saroiya
4. Faiselle
5. Takima
6. Varilin

Vote for an Alliance with the Black Tower

This was a vote organised by three Sitters, namely Moria Karentanis, Escaralde and Malind Nachenin. Fear of whatever happened at Shadar Logoth and of a possible weapon belonging to the Forsaken prompts them to use the knowledge of using men in links to create larger circles to suggest an 'alliance' with the Black Tower.

FOR

The women who stood for this motion are, in order:

Standing Order	Additional Information
Moria KarentanisB	Brought the Question before the hall
Escaralde
Malind Nachenin
Janya Frende	First one up, likes new ideas
Samalin	Joined Malind
Salita Toranes	Stood up at the same time
Berana
Aledrin
Kwamesa
Romanda Cassin	Stood after observing how Salita rose despite her fear
Lelaine Akashi	Stood after a comment by Romanda
Lyrelle	Stood after a glance by Lelaine
Delana MosalaineB	Stood after a greater consensus was called.

Cell color represents Ajah affiliation
"B" represents known members of the Black Ajah

AGAINST

Those that would not stand for this motion were:

1. Takima
2. Faiselle
3. Saroiya
4. Varilin
5. Magla Daronos

Egwene follows this vote with an inquiry whether any Sitter felt she would want to resign her chair over the issue. The vote itself evoked some very strong emotions in those that did not wish to support it i.e. open insults screamed, verging on physical violence.

Vote for the Acceptance of the Dragon Reborn's Offer

This vote was called by Lelaine Akashi as a result of a messenger being sent to her looking for Egwene al'Vere (rather than the Amyrlin Seat). That messenger was Merise Haindehl, who brought an offer made by the Dragon Reborn providing them with the opportunity of Bonding forty-seven men who can channel. This number is suggested so as to offset the number of Aes Sedai forcibly Bonded during the attack on the Black Tower (51). Four Asha'man had already been bonded by Aes Sedai.

FOR

Those that supported this motion were, in order:

1. Janya Frende
2. Romanda Cassin
3. Lelaine Akashi
4. Moria Karentanis
5. Malind Nachenin
6. Kwamesa
7. Salita Toranes
8. Lyrelle
9. Aledrin
10. Samalin
11. Escaralde

AGAINST

Those that were against this motion were:

1. Saroiya
2. Faiselle

NOT PRESENT

There were also some Sitters absent from this vote. They were:

1. Varilin- In Darein
2. Magla Daronos- Out for the morning (location not disclosed)
3. Takima- Location not disclosed
4. Delana Mosalaine- initially present, but left the Hall before the vote