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Knotting or tying a weave is a method whereby a weave can be left in existance without the need for the weaver to maintain it. The name comes from the fact that the threads of the One Power used in the weave are tied into knots so the structure will support itself. In most cases, the knots are rather simple, although it is possible to tie more elaborate knots to prevent someone else from untying to weave or at least to make it more difficult for them. In roleplay, this is very simple. You just do it. A couple of examples:
Jane channels flows of Air, spinning them into a tighly spun plate to form a hard barrier to shelter the small alcove from random arrows. Deftly she ties the weave off and turns to concentrate on the wounded man huddling beside her.
Jane smiles grimly as the shield of Spirit slides into place, separating the Accepted from the True Source. Her smile turns to a frown of concentration as she ties the weave in an elaborate knot. As she releases Saidar, she turns to the other student and says,"Practice untying weaves. That shield should keep you busy and out of trouble for hours."
This consists of using flows of Spirit to knock or pick apart the knot holding a weave in place. One method is to use the fine thread of Spirit to untie the knot, or pick it apart much like one would use his fingernails on a knot in a piece of string. Another method is to insert a thin thread of Spirit inside the knot and "flex" it, shattering the knot. The second method only works on simple knots. A complex knot would require slowly and carefully untying it. It should be noted that one can only untie weaves she can see. A woman would be unable to unknot a weave made of Saidin, or one made by a man and a woman linked. Examples:
Jane examines the knotted weave for a moment, then embraces Saidar. She spins out a very fine thread of Spirit and slowly worms it inside the knot. Once it is fully inside, she pulses more strength into the thread, expanding it as if flexing a muscle hard. The knot shatters and the weave it held unravels.
Jane channels, snaking out a fine thread of Spirit and uses it to slowly pick apart the knot on the Airwall weave. As she finally works the knot apart, she steps back and folds her hands together at her waist, smiling serenel as she watches the weave dissipate.
Main Syllabus | Accepted Syllabus | Accepted Rules | The Ajahs | Tower Relations | Rebel Relations | Shadowspawn | The Forsaken | Accepted Weaves | Wards | Shielding | Weather Control | Knotting/Unknotting | Linking | Angreal