The Way of Eld also known as the Way of the White is a lesson taught to a Gunslinger apprentices by Abel Vannay and Cort. The lesson describes to students the rigorous physical and mental training that must be endured by them to become true gunslinger's as well as maintaining their honour and duty to the White. It instructs them to selflessly assist any one in distress if it is within their power to do so, and also forbids them to accept a reward for any help that they give.