What do Aes Sedai gain from the bonding to a Warder?
That is a secret that is kept pretty tightly by the Aes Sedai. The biggest gain is that they gain a bodyguard and servant who’s trained and willing to assist them in their needs. There is also a lot of evidence that shows that Aes Sedai can “compel” their Warders to do things against their will. This act has been rarely used, if ever by an Aes Sedai. Aes Sedai can also draw directly on their Warder’s strength if they are near exhaustion.
