Compulsion
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Compulsion is the name for the art of subjugating another person's will through the use of the One Power.
Compulsion is used extensively by Graendal, and to a lesser extent by all followers of the Shadow with the ability to channel. Strong use of Compulsion can completely remove a person's free will, and as such is forbidden from use by the current Aes Sedai.
It is often found that novices with the spark will have learned some crude form of Compulsion before coming to the White Tower. They are strongly disciplined and 'discouraged' from using it again.
Normal use of Compulsion is to issue a command to the recipient, then channeling the Compulsion weave, often described as whip-like, making use of mostly Spirit. The victim will then carry out the command of the channeler. Through normal use, Compulsion is not thought to have any lasting effects. Repeated use on the same subject, however, can lead to the subject being more likely to be obedient, even if not under active compulsion.
Some people have the strength of mind to try and resist Compulsion subconsciously. If they are able to resist, they are then able to free themselves of the implanted command. This does not, however, protect the victim from a subsequent or more powerful use of Compulsion.
If one is commanded under Compulsion to commit an action that is an innermost desire, the command will persist for the remainder of that person's life. Conversely, Compulsion has no effect on a person who is currently holding the One Power.
[edit] Aes Sedai known to use Compulsion
- Liandrin
- Verin Mathwin (although her version requires the subject to supply their own motivation)
