Their white cloak over their armor makes them easily recognizable and memorable.
The name they go by is Children of the Light, and they refer to each other as Children.
Who Are the Whitecloaks (or Children of the Light) in ‘The Wheel of Time’?
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The Whitecloaks are a quasi-religious fanatical military group independent of any other organization.
The Whitecloaks believe that they are serving the Light and deeplydisapprove of any use of the One Power.
How Did the Whitecloaks Come to Be in ‘The Wheel of Time’?
Eventually, they took up arms to defend themselves.
Initially, the power and prestige of the Children were limited.
Seizing the opportunity, the Children became increasingly popular and powerful.
What Do the Whitecloaks Believe In?
The Whitecloaks' primary mission is rooting out Darkfriends on all levels of society and every land.
While their philosophy does encompass both retribution and redemption, they believe it must be given by the Creator.
Therefore, Whitecloaks seek to kill every channeler and Aes Sedai.
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