Her name could indicate a Taraboner origin. She was the Amyrlin Seat at the time of Cadsuane Melaidhrin and Romanda Cassin's births. Marasale held the position for twenty-seven years until her death in 732 NE. She was Cemaile Sorenthaine's successor and Feragaine Saralman's predecessor. She was in large part a puppet of the Hall, she was chosen because the Sitters thought she was easily controlled by them, in fact in large part it happened. She was the last of only three Yellow Amyrlin Seats of the New Era.