Esmaya Corantes

• Full Name - Esmaya Alian Corantes Aes Sedai
• Position - Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah, Sitter for the Blue in the Hall of the Tower.
• Character Summary - A junior Blue Sitter, Esmaya Sedai is a vocal critic of the Red Ajah, and something of a rogue among her more sedate Sitters in the Hall. She is a bold and persuasive speaker, given to short, explosive speeches rather than reasoned debate, and indeed her installment in the Hall is a bit of a puzzle. Relatively young to hold her position, she is a favorite of the adventurous younger sisters who balk at the conservatism and formality that governs White Tower life. She is believed to hold covert assemblies of like-minded sisters at her private run of rooms over a milliner's shop on the Agoran Way. Esmaya has a respectable array of informers in choice cities and capitals. She is bonded to Airo Isagad, a celebrated Shienaran warrior. In the Blue delegation to the Hall, she generally is an ally of Perseinde Apeneos, and a slight adversary of Sielle Goravina.
• Affiliation - Blue Ajah, White Tower
• Nationality - Tairen
• Character Description - A lithe woman with skin the color of rich earth and thick black hair, worn loose and long enough to trail over her shoulders, down to the small of her back, Esmaya Corrantes is Tairen, born of farmers in the town of Jarasca Mills, a lowly origin that is revealed in her less than refined set of manners and oratory skills. Her eyes are dark as pitch, and her lips are a deep berry color, with her long, wavy tresses and dark brows lending her a feral sort of attractiveness. Her dress is cut in a simplified Tairen style, with a high flat bodice, and long sleeves and a narrow waist. The sapphire blue satin is embroidered in white silken thread across her bodice and down her sleeves, working small white even-stars, each centered on a small bead of shimmering nacre. Elegant Aerine lace traces the rounded neckline and cuffs, and heeled slippers with enameled buckles encase her feet.
• Associates:
• Ispan Vonaal: A young woman from Tarabon, somewhat unfocused and gullible, she is a recently enrolled novice. Esmaya Sedai has taken an interest in her development.
• Aizan Gashari: A tall, athletic Accepted born of fierce Saldaean horsemen, Aizan is a new-made Accepted and seems to have a keen interest in politics and intrigue. Esmaya Sedai has taken her on as a protégé.
• Nelle Doeriven: A adventurous, widely travelled Green sister, with exploits that would have shocked her dour, prim Cairhienin parents. She and Esmaya are good friends, owing to their time as novices and Accepted together. Indeed, they were raised to full sisters within hours of each other.
• Valia Corgarin: An agêd Blue sister, Valia Sedai is considered one of the reigning doyennes of the Blue Ajah, although she is in a state of semi-retirement. Valia Sedai is another of the 'exiled' political foes of Elsbedhe Bodwell, and has returned to Tar Valon at the direct request of the Amyrlin Seat.
• Harret Norwell: Blunt-spoken and with a no-nonse demeanor, Harret Norwell is competent and well-regarded Blue sister. Harret Sedai is a good friend of Esmaya Sedai and serves, informally, as her aide and secretary, despite being a good deal older. Harret once angled for a seat in the Hall, but has resigned herself to serving those who do.
• Airo Isagad: Esmaya's Shienaran warder, he was born of the noble House Isagad, and is a reknowned warrior in his homeland.
• Possessions:
• Esmaya's Suite of Apartments
• Embroidered Silken Tapestry
• Conveyances:
• Sparhawk
• Esmaya's Personal Page