In the world of The Wheel of Time, there are a number of standardized sword forms used by blademasters, with poetic names. These include:

• Boar Rushes Down the Mountain
• Cat Crosses The Courtyard--a method of walking
• The Creeper Embraces
• The Courtier Taps His Fan
• Dove Takes Flight
• Eel Among The Lily Pads
• Emptiness--another method of walking, each moment in perfect balance
• The Falcon Stoops
• Folding The Air
• The Hummingbird Kisses The Honeyrose
• Kingfisher Circles The Pond--defensive parry
• Leaf On The Breeze
• Leopard's Caress--a blow for the opponent's legs
• Lightning of Three Prongs
• The Lion Springs
• Lizard In The Thornbush
• The Moon Rises Over The Lakes
• Parting The Silk--an attack aimed at the arms
• Plucking The Low-Hanging Apple--a swift blow for the opponent's neck, intended to decapitate
• Rain In High Wind
• Reaping The Barley--a slashing attack aimed at the opponent's chest
• The Red Hawk Takes A Dove
• River of Light
• Sheathe The Sword--killing one's opponent at the cost of one's own life
• Stones Falling From The Cliff
• The Swallow Takes Flight
• Threading The Needle--a thrusting attack aimed at the opponent's shoulder
• Two Hares Leaping
• Unfolding the Fan
• Whirlwind on the Mountain
• The Wind Blows Over The Wall
• The Wood Grouse Dances