Appearing several times in the series, these devices show no consistency, yet they are important.
So what makes something a ter’angreal?
What Is Considered a Ter’angreal in ‘The Wheel of Time’?
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Yet the fact is many ter’angreal have unknown functions.
Part of the reason ter’angreal are so mysterious is their age.
But no ter’angreal comes with an instruction manual, making it difficult to determine their uses.
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It’s possible for a channeler to burn out while investigating a mysterious ter’angreal.
Additionally, some of their purposes are innately dangerous, providing transport to unknown locations and the like.
Meanwhile, some are more innocent or at least risk-free.
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Though all have a connection to the One Power, some do not require channeling to use them.
When Has ‘The Wheel of Time’ Shown Ter’angreal?
Ter’angreal are not new to the show but are growing in significance.
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Though there are still mysteries surrounding them, the Arches are commonly used.
However, it gives them challenges to overcome to prove their ability to be Aes Sedai.
Yet the Arches are not the only ter’angreal to appear in Season 2.
Episode 6, “Eyes Without Pity,” adds a’dams to the list.
Though not identified as such immediately, the a’dams the Seanchan use to control their damane prisoners are ter’angreal.
These collars prevent the wearers from harming her sul’dam or using the One Power without express permission.
Another important ter’angreal makes an appearance in Season 1: the Aes Sedai’s Oath Rod.
Yet, there is a clear distinction.
Angreal and sa’angreal have a much more defined purpose.
Rather than having different uses, sa’angreal, and angreal have one singular function: amplifying the One Power.
Though slightly different, sa’angreal do the same thing, just on an exponentially larger scale.
Angreal and sa’angreal are a lot like ter’angreal, even beyond the names.
They are attuned to either the male or female sides of the One Power.
And the secret to creating them is lost, making them rare and valuable.
Yet a sa’angreal has shown up in the series.
Season 2 ofThe Wheel of Timepremieres new episodes every Friday on Prime Video.
