abstract | - How much any given woman among this chosen few knows about the secret histories depends very much on their willingness to delve into the archives. Siuan Sanche knows a great deal more than most who have had this opportunity, probably as a way to defend herself from being the youngest Amyrlin in history up until that time. Shevan indicates that all Sitters at least should know something about what they contain. Siuan Sanche also tells Egwene al'Vere that, reading between the lines, you can discern some truths that are not even recorded in the Thirteenth Depository explicitly. Events that are chronicled there include:
* The so-called vileness at the end of the Aiel War involving the summary executions of eight men who could channel, including Owyn.
* The details on the six documented mutinies in Tower history. In each case, it resulted in the Amyrlin and the entire Hall resigning.
* An army of Trollocs led by Dreadlords plundered and burned part of the White Tower itself.
* An army made up of the followers of the false Dragon Guaire Amalasan reached the White Tower.
* Records of 'puppet' Amyrlins who were dictated to by the Hall.
* The exile and fate of Shein Chunla.
* The consequences for the world at large when the Tower has been divided. Siuan says that anyone swearing fealty to another sister, even the Amyrlin, is unprecedented, even in the secret histories.
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