Male channellers who follow the Dragon Reborn. The term means 'Guardian' or 'Defender' in the Old Tongue, chosen by Rand al'Thor deliberately as a counterpoint to the Aes Sedai meaning of 'Servant.' Based at the Black Tower, the Asha'man are trained as weapons of war, learning to channel saidin for combat. Asha'man is both the collective name and the highest rank within their hierarchy, above Dedicated and soldier.