abstract
| - Eyes-and-ears is a term used loosely to describe a network of spies, or an individual informant loyal to a group or individual. Eyes-and-ears is a term most commonly used by the White Tower, though other organizations and rulers employ eyes-and-ears as well. Eyes-and-ears are also sometimes known in those circles simply as spy networks, though the term is interchangeable. Each Ajah has their own eyes-and-ears, and individual Aes Sedai are also known to maintain eyes-and-ears loyal to themselves. The one exception to this is the White Ajah, which has no formal network (though individual sisters may have their own personal contacts). In theory, all intelligence gathered by the Ajah's eyes-and-ears should be given to the Amyrlin Seat, but this is rarely the case. When Siuan Sanche was deposed and stilled, she maintained control of the Amyrlin's eyes-and-ears, and was given a position of authority with the Rebel Aes Sedai. She had also previously been the head of the eyes-and-ears for the Blue Ajah - the largest network of any of the Ajahs. This title is now held by Aeldene Stonebridge.
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