Ter'angreal
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Ter'angreal are objects of the One Power that perform specific functions. Some ter'angreal do not require the One Power to be used for their activation, such as the striped stone ring that Verin Sedai gave to Egwene al'Vere, and the twisted redstone doorframes that lead into the realms of the Aelfinn and Eelfinn. While not as rare as angreal or sa'angreal, the method of making them was believed to be lost for thousands of years, until recently.
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[edit] Recreation
The Seanchan a'dam is a type of ter'angreal that has been created and replicated in modern times. By studying one, Elayne Trakand was able to work out how to replicate it, and from there extrapolated how to make certain other types of ter'angreal.
[edit] Types
The original uses of most ter'angreal are lost to the depths of time. A few, such as the silver arches which is used in the basement of the White Tower for testing to become an Accepted, are used safely for what may or may not be a related purpose to the original intent, but most are stored away safely. Ter'angreal which require channeling can be activated at times just by someone channeling nearby, sometimes with disastrous results. Aes Sedai have been burned out trying to study them, or been killed, or have simply vanished. The type which do not require channeling to be activated seem to be more rare, although they are generally kept safely stored away unless their purpose is known, to prevent accidents.
[edit] Standing Flows
It was hinted by Mesaana that most common ter'angreal used in the Age of Legends, even those that required channeling, could be used by non-channelers. When describing the function of a slender red call rod, she mentioned that powering it required simulating what she called the Standing Flows. Described as an apparently, “always on” power source energizing any number of objects. No additional hints were given regarding the range and limitations. -Crossroads of Twilight
[edit] List of recorded ter'angreals
- access keys
- a'dam
- alabaster figurine - stolen by the Black Ajah
- amber plaque - stolen by the Black Ajah
- Bowl of the Winds
- Chair of Remorse
- clear crystal rod - stolen by the Black Ajah
- Crystal Throne
- dull dagger
- eight-pointed star
- flexible black rod
- fluted black rod - stolen by the Black Ajah
- foxhead medallion
- glass blacksmith's puzzle
- glass bracelet
- glass columns
- golden crescents
- golden hummingbird
- golden swallow
- guardian
- hedgehog - stolen by the Black Ajah
- iron disc - stolen by the Black Ajah
- ivory box
- jeweled belt
- jewelry set
- metal balls
- metal helmet
- Oath Rod
- oval ring
- red rod
- ring with green stone
- root-like carving
- sad bracelets
- six spotted dice - stolen by the Black Ajah
- three arches
- twisted redstone doorway
- twisted ring
- two foot statue
- vial
Recently, Aviendha has discovered that she has the Talent for discerning the use of ter'angreal just by holding them.
