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Byar, Jaret
(BY-ahr, JAH-ret): An officer of the Children of the Light.
(BY-ahr, JAH-ret): An officer of the Children of the Light.
cadin’sor
(KAH-dihn-sohr): Garb of Aiel warriors; coat and breeches in browns and grays that fade into rock or shadow, along with soft, laced knee-high boots. In the Old Tongue, “working clothes.”
(KAH-dihn-sohr): Garb of Aiel warriors; coat and breeches in browns and grays that fade into rock or shadow, along with soft, laced knee-high boots. In the Old Tongue, “working clothes.”
Caemlyn
(KAYM-lihn)
:
The capital city of Andor.
(KAYM-lihn)
:
The capital city of Andor.
Cain, Gaidal
(KAIN, GAY-dahl): hero-swordsman of legend and story, always linked to Birgitte and said to be as handsome as she was beautiful. Said to be invincible when his feet were on his native soil. One of the heroes called back when the Horn of Valere is sounded.
See also
Birgitte; Horn of Valere.
(KAIN, GAY-dahl): hero-swordsman of legend and story, always linked to Birgitte and said to be as handsome as she was beautiful. Said to be invincible when his feet were on his native soil. One of the heroes called back when the Horn of Valere is sounded.
See also
Birgitte; Horn of Valere.
Cairhien
(KEYE-ree-EHN): Both a nation along the Spine of the World and the capital city of that nation. The city was burned and looted during the Aiel War, as were many other towns and villages. The abandonment of farmland near the Spine of the World after the war made necessary the importation of grain. The assassination of King Gall-drian (998 NE) resulted in war for succession to the Sun Throne, causing the disruption of grain shipments and famine. The banner of Cairhien is a many-rayed golden sun rising on a field of sky blue.
(KEYE-ree-EHN): Both a nation along the Spine of the World and the capital city of that nation. The city was burned and looted during the Aiel War, as were many other towns and villages. The abandonment of farmland near the Spine of the World after the war made necessary the importation of grain. The assassination of King Gall-drian (998 NE) resulted in war for succession to the Sun Throne, causing the disruption of grain shipments and famine. The banner of Cairhien is a many-rayed golden sun rising on a field of sky blue.
Callandor
(CAH-lahn-DOOR): The Sword That Is Not a Sword, the Sword That Cannot Be Touched. Crystal sword once held in the Stone of Tear. A powerful male
sa’angreal
. Its removal from the chamber called the Heart of the Stone was, along with the fall of the Stone, a major sign of the Dragon’s Rebirth and the approach of Tarmon Gai’don.
See also
Dragon Reborn;
sa’angreal
; Stone of Tear.
(CAH-lahn-DOOR): The Sword That Is Not a Sword, the Sword That Cannot Be Touched. Crystal sword once held in the Stone of Tear. A powerful male
sa’angreal
. Its removal from the chamber called the Heart of the Stone was, along with the fall of the Stone, a major sign of the Dragon’s Rebirth and the approach of Tarmon Gai’don.
See also
Dragon Reborn;
sa’angreal
; Stone of Tear.
Carridin, Jaichim
(CAHR-ih-dihn, JAY-kim): An Inquisitor of the Hand of the Light, a high officer of the Children of the Light.
(CAHR-ih-dihn, JAY-kim): An Inquisitor of the Hand of the Light, a high officer of the Children of the Light.
Cauthon, Abell
(CAW-thon, AY-bell): A farmer in the Two Rivers. Father of Mat Cauthon. Wife: Natti (NAT-tee). Daughters: Eldrin (EHL-DRIHN), and Bodewhin (BOHD-wihn), called Bode.
(CAW-thon, AY-bell): A farmer in the Two Rivers. Father of Mat Cauthon. Wife: Natti (NAT-tee). Daughters: Eldrin (EHL-DRIHN), and Bodewhin (BOHD-wihn), called Bode.
Cauthon, Mat:
A young man from Emond’s Field in the Two Rivers who is
ta’veren
. Full name: Matrim (MAT-trim) Cauthon.
A young man from Emond’s Field in the Two Rivers who is
ta’veren
. Full name: Matrim (MAT-trim) Cauthon.
Chaendaer
(CHAY-ehn-DARE): A mountain in the Aiel Waste, above the valley of Rhuidean.
See also
: Aiel Waste; Rhuidean.
(CHAY-ehn-DARE): A mountain in the Aiel Waste, above the valley of Rhuidean.
See also
: Aiel Waste; Rhuidean.
channel (verb):
To control the flow of the One Power.
See also
One Power, the
To control the flow of the One Power.
See also
One Power, the
Chiad
(CHEE-ahd)
:
A woman of the Stones River sept of the Goshien Aiel, who have blood feud with the Shaarad. A Maiden of the Spear.
(CHEE-ahd)
:
A woman of the Stones River sept of the Goshien Aiel, who have blood feud with the Shaarad. A Maiden of the Spear.
Children of the Light:
Society of strict ascetic beliefs, owing allegiance to no nation and dedicated to the defeat of the Dark One and the destruction of all Darkfriends. Founded during the War of the Hundred Years by Lothair Mantelar (LOH-thayr MAHN-tee-LAHR) to proselytize against an increase in Darkfriends, they evolved during the war into a completely military organization. Extremely rigid in their beliefs, and certain that only they know the truth and the right. Consider Aes Sedai and any who support them to be Darkfriends. Known disparagingly as Whitecloaks. Their sign is a golden sunburst on a field of white.
See also
Questioners, the.
Society of strict ascetic beliefs, owing allegiance to no nation and dedicated to the defeat of the Dark One and the destruction of all Darkfriends. Founded during the War of the Hundred Years by Lothair Mantelar (LOH-thayr MAHN-tee-LAHR) to proselytize against an increase in Darkfriends, they evolved during the war into a completely military organization. Extremely rigid in their beliefs, and certain that only they know the truth and the right. Consider Aes Sedai and any who support them to be Darkfriends. Known disparagingly as Whitecloaks. Their sign is a golden sunburst on a field of white.
See also
Questioners, the.
Chronicles, Keeper of the:
Second in authority to the Amyrlin Seat among Aes Sedai, she also acts as secretary to the Amyrlin. Chosen for life by the Hall of the Tower, usually from the same Ajah as the Amyrlin. A slightly less formal usage is “the Keeper.”
See also
Amyrlin Seat; Ajah.
Second in authority to the Amyrlin Seat among Aes Sedai, she also acts as secretary to the Amyrlin. Chosen for life by the Hall of the Tower, usually from the same Ajah as the Amyrlin. A slightly less formal usage is “the Keeper.”
See also
Amyrlin Seat; Ajah.
Congar, Daise
(COHN-gahr, DAYS): A woman of the Two Rivers, now Wisdom of Emond’s Field. Husband: Wit.
(COHN-gahr, DAYS): A woman of the Two Rivers, now Wisdom of Emond’s Field. Husband: Wit.
Couladin
(COO-lah-dihn): An ambitious man of the Domai sept of the Shaido Aiel. His warrior society is
Seia Doon
, the Black Eyes.
(COO-lah-dihn): An ambitious man of the Domai sept of the Shaido Aiel. His warrior society is
Seia Doon
, the Black Eyes.
cuendillar
(CWAIN-deh-yar): An indestructible substance created during the Age of Legends. Any force used in an attempt to break it is absorbed, making
cuendillar
stronger. Also called heartstone.
(CWAIN-deh-yar): An indestructible substance created during the Age of Legends. Any force used in an attempt to break it is absorbed, making
cuendillar
stronger. Also called heartstone.
damane
(dah-MAH-nee): In the Old Tongue, literally: “leashed one.” Seanchan term for women who can channel and who are, as they see it, properly controlled by use of
a’dam
. All across Seanchan, young women are tested each year until the age when the inborn ability to channel would have manifested itself. Just as with young men found able to channel (who are executed),
damane
are written out of family records and removed from the rolls of citizens, in effect ceasing to exist as people. Women who can channel but who have not yet been made
damane
are called
marath’damane
, literally, “those who must be leashed.”
See also a’dam
; Seanchan;
sul’dam
.
(dah-MAH-nee): In the Old Tongue, literally: “leashed one.” Seanchan term for women who can channel and who are, as they see it, properly controlled by use of
a’dam
. All across Seanchan, young women are tested each year until the age when the inborn ability to channel would have manifested itself. Just as with young men found able to channel (who are executed),
damane
are written out of family records and removed from the rolls of citizens, in effect ceasing to exist as people. Women who can channel but who have not yet been made
damane
are called
marath’damane
, literally, “those who must be leashed.”
See also a’dam
; Seanchan;
sul’dam
.
Damodred, Lord Galadedrid
(DAHM-oh-drehd, gah-LAHD-eh-drihd)
:
Half-brother to Elayne and Gawyn, sharing the same father,
Taringail (TAH-rihn-gail) Damodred. His sign is a winged silver sword, point down.
(DAHM-oh-drehd, gah-LAHD-eh-drihd)
:
Half-brother to Elayne and Gawyn, sharing the same father,
Taringail (TAH-rihn-gail) Damodred. His sign is a winged silver sword, point down.
Darkfriends:
Those who follow the Dark One and believe they will gain great power and rewards, and even immortality, when he is freed from his prison.
Those who follow the Dark One and believe they will gain great power and rewards, and even immortality, when he is freed from his prison.
Dark One:
Most common name, used in every land, for Shai’tan (SHAY-IH-TAN). The source of evil, antithesis of the Creator. Imprisoned by the Creator in Shayol Ghul at the moment of Creation. An attempt to free him brought about the War of the Shadow, the tainting of
saidin
, the Breaking of the World, and the end of the Age of Legends.
Most common name, used in every land, for Shai’tan (SHAY-IH-TAN). The source of evil, antithesis of the Creator. Imprisoned by the Creator in Shayol Ghul at the moment of Creation. An attempt to free him brought about the War of the Shadow, the tainting of
saidin
, the Breaking of the World, and the end of the Age of Legends.
Dark One, naming the:
Saying the true name of the Dark One (Shai’tan) draws his attention, inevitably bringing ill fortune at best, disaster at worst. For that reason, many euphemisms are used, among them the Dark One, Father of Lies, Sightblinder, Lord of the Grave, Shepherd of the Night, Heartsbane, Soulsbane, Heartfang, Old Grim, Grassburner, and Leafblighter. Darkfriends call him the Great Lord of the Dark. Someone who seems to be inviting ill fortune is often said to be “naming the Dark One.”
Saying the true name of the Dark One (Shai’tan) draws his attention, inevitably bringing ill fortune at best, disaster at worst. For that reason, many euphemisms are used, among them the Dark One, Father of Lies, Sightblinder, Lord of the Grave, Shepherd of the Night, Heartsbane, Soulsbane, Heartfang, Old Grim, Grassburner, and Leafblighter. Darkfriends call him the Great Lord of the Dark. Someone who seems to be inviting ill fortune is often said to be “naming the Dark One.”
Daughter-Heir:
Title of the heir to the throne of Andor. The eldest daughter of the Queen succeeds her mother on the throne. Without a surviving daughter, the throne goes to the nearest female blood relation of the Queen.
Title of the heir to the throne of Andor. The eldest daughter of the Queen succeeds her mother on the throne. Without a surviving daughter, the throne goes to the nearest female blood relation of the Queen.
Daughter of the Night:
See
Lanfear.
See
Lanfear.
din Jubai Wild Winds, Coine
(dihn joo-BUY: coh-EEN)
:
A woman of the Atha’an Miere, the Sea Folk. Sailmistress of the raker
Wavedancer
. Sister of Jorin.
(dihn joo-BUY: coh-EEN)
:
A woman of the Atha’an Miere, the Sea Folk. Sailmistress of the raker
Wavedancer
. Sister of Jorin.
din Jubai White Wing, Jorin
( joh-RIHN)
:
A woman of the Atha’an Miere, the Sea Folk. Windfinder of the raker
Wavedancer
. Sister of Coine.
( joh-RIHN)
:
A woman of the Atha’an Miere, the Sea Folk. Windfinder of the raker
Wavedancer
. Sister of Coine.
Domon, Bayle
(DOH-mon, BAIL): Sea-captain born in Illian, once a captive of the Seanchan, now a successful smuggler into and between war-torn Tarabon and Arad Doman. A sometime collector of antiquities, and a man who pays his debts.
(DOH-mon, BAIL): Sea-captain born in Illian, once a captive of the Seanchan, now a successful smuggler into and between war-torn Tarabon and Arad Doman. A sometime collector of antiquities, and a man who pays his debts.
Dragon, false:
Name given to various men who have claimed to be the Dragon Reborn. Some began wars that involved many nations. Over the centuries most were men unable to channel, but a few could do so. All, however, either disappeared or were captured or killed without fulfilling any of the Prophecies of the Dragon. Among those who could channel, the most powerful were Raolin Darksbane (335–36 AB),
Yurian Stonebow (circa 1300–1308 AB), Davian (FY 351), Guaire Amalasan (FY 939–43), and Logain (997 NE).
See also
Dragon Reborn; War of the Second Dragon.
Name given to various men who have claimed to be the Dragon Reborn. Some began wars that involved many nations. Over the centuries most were men unable to channel, but a few could do so. All, however, either disappeared or were captured or killed without fulfilling any of the Prophecies of the Dragon. Among those who could channel, the most powerful were Raolin Darksbane (335–36 AB),
Yurian Stonebow (circa 1300–1308 AB), Davian (FY 351), Guaire Amalasan (FY 939–43), and Logain (997 NE).
See also
Dragon Reborn; War of the Second Dragon.
Dragon, Prophecies of the:
Generally little known and seldom spoken of, the Prophecies, given in
The Karaethon Cycle
(ka-REE-ah-thon), foretell that the Dark One will be freed again to touch the world, and that Lews Therin Telamon, the Dragon, Breaker of the World, will be reborn to fight Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle against the Shadow. He will, say the Prophecies, save the world—and Break it again.
See also
Dragon, the.
Generally little known and seldom spoken of, the Prophecies, given in
The Karaethon Cycle
(ka-REE-ah-thon), foretell that the Dark One will be freed again to touch the world, and that Lews Therin Telamon, the Dragon, Breaker of the World, will be reborn to fight Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle against the Shadow. He will, say the Prophecies, save the world—and Break it again.
See also
Dragon, the.
Dragon, the:
Name by which Lews Therin Telamon was known during the War of the Shadow, some three thousand or more years ago. In the madness that overtook all male Aes Sedai, Lews Therin killed everyone who carried any of his blood, as well as everyone he loved, thus earning the name Kinslayer.
See also
Hundred Companions, the; Dragon Reborn; Dragon, Prophecies of the.
Name by which Lews Therin Telamon was known during the War of the Shadow, some three thousand or more years ago. In the madness that overtook all male Aes Sedai, Lews Therin killed everyone who carried any of his blood, as well as everyone he loved, thus earning the name Kinslayer.
See also
Hundred Companions, the; Dragon Reborn; Dragon, Prophecies of the.
Dragon Reborn:
According to the Prophecies of the Dragon, the man who is the Rebirth of Lews Therin Kinslayer.
See also
Dragon, the; Dragon, false; Dragon, Prophecies of the.
According to the Prophecies of the Dragon, the man who is the Rebirth of Lews Therin Kinslayer.
See also
Dragon, the; Dragon, false; Dragon, Prophecies of the.
Dreadlords:
Men and women able to channel, who went over to the Shadow during the Trolloc Wars, acting as generals over armies of Trollocs and Darkfriends. Occasionally confused with the Forsaken by the less well educated.
Men and women able to channel, who went over to the Shadow during the Trolloc Wars, acting as generals over armies of Trollocs and Darkfriends. Occasionally confused with the Forsaken by the less well educated.
Dreamer:
See
Talents.
See
Talents.
dreamwalker:
Aiel name for a woman able to enter
Tel’aran’rhiod
.
Aiel name for a woman able to enter
Tel’aran’rhiod
.
Egeanin
(egg-ee-AHN-ihn)
:
A Seanchan ship’s captain on detached duty.
(egg-ee-AHN-ihn)
:
A Seanchan ship’s captain on detached duty.
Elaida
(eh-LY-da)
:
An Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. Formerly advisor to Queen Morgase of Andor. She sometimes has the Foretelling.
(eh-LY-da)
:
An Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. Formerly advisor to Queen Morgase of Andor. She sometimes has the Foretelling.
Elayne
(ee-LAIN)
of House Trakand
(trah-KAND)
:
Queen Morgase’s daughter, the Daughter-Heir to the Throne of Andor. Now one of the Accepted. Her sign is a golden lily.
(ee-LAIN)
of House Trakand
(trah-KAND)
:
Queen Morgase’s daughter, the Daughter-Heir to the Throne of Andor. Now one of the Accepted. Her sign is a golden lily.
Estanda
(eh-STAHN-dah)
:
A High Lady of Tear who believes in extracting what is owed slowly but in full.
(eh-STAHN-dah)
:
A High Lady of Tear who believes in extracting what is owed slowly but in full.
Faile
(fah-EEL)
:
In the Old Tongue, means “falcon.” Name assumed by Zarine Bashere (zah-REEN bah-SHEER), a young woman from Saldaea.
(fah-EEL)
:
In the Old Tongue, means “falcon.” Name assumed by Zarine Bashere (zah-REEN bah-SHEER), a young woman from Saldaea.
Far Dareis Mai
(FAHR DAH-rize MY)
:
Literally “Maidens of the Spear.” An Aiel warrior society which, unlike any other, admits women
and only women. A Maiden may not marry and remain in the society, nor may she fight while carrying a child. Any child born to a Maiden is given to another woman to raise, in such a way that no one knows the child’s mother. (“You may belong to no man, nor may any man belong to you, nor any child. The spear is your lover, your child, and your life.”)
See also
Aiel; Aiel warrior societies.
(FAHR DAH-rize MY)
:
Literally “Maidens of the Spear.” An Aiel warrior society which, unlike any other, admits women
and only women. A Maiden may not marry and remain in the society, nor may she fight while carrying a child. Any child born to a Maiden is given to another woman to raise, in such a way that no one knows the child’s mother. (“You may belong to no man, nor may any man belong to you, nor any child. The spear is your lover, your child, and your life.”)
See also
Aiel; Aiel warrior societies.
Five Powers, the:
There are threads to the One Power, named according to the sorts of things that can be done using them—Earth, Air (sometimes called Wind), Fire, Water, and Spirit, which are called the Five Powers. A wielder of the Power will have a greater strength with one, or possibly two, of these, and lesser with the others. In the Age of Legends, Spirit was found equally in men and in women, but great ability with Earth and/or Fire occurred much more often among men, with Water and/or Air among women. Despite exceptions, it was so often so that Earth and Fire came to be regarded as male Powers, Air and Water as female.
There are threads to the One Power, named according to the sorts of things that can be done using them—Earth, Air (sometimes called Wind), Fire, Water, and Spirit, which are called the Five Powers. A wielder of the Power will have a greater strength with one, or possibly two, of these, and lesser with the others. In the Age of Legends, Spirit was found equally in men and in women, but great ability with Earth and/or Fire occurred much more often among men, with Water and/or Air among women. Despite exceptions, it was so often so that Earth and Fire came to be regarded as male Powers, Air and Water as female.
Flame of Tar Valon:
Symbol of Tar Valon, the Amyrlin Seat, and the Aes Sedai. A stylized representation of a flame; a white teardrop, point upwards.
Symbol of Tar Valon, the Amyrlin Seat, and the Aes Sedai. A stylized representation of a flame; a white teardrop, point upwards.
Forsaken, the:
Name given to thirteen of the most powerful Aes Sedai of the Age of Legends, thus among the most powerful ever known, who went over to the Dark One during the War of the Shadow in return for the promise of immortality. According to both legend and fragmentary records, they were imprisoned along with the Dark One when his prison was resealed. The names given to them are still used to frighten children. They were: Aginor (AGH-ih-nohr), Asmodean (ahs-MOH-DEE-AN), Balthamel (BAAL-thah-mell), Be’lal (BEH-lahl), Demandred (DEE-man-drehd), Graendal (GREHN-dahl), Ishamael (ih-SHAH-MAY-EHL), Lanfear (LAN-feer), Mesaana (meh-SAH-nah), Moghedien (moh-GHEH-dee-ehn), Rahvin (RAAV-ihn), Sammael (SAHM-may-EHL), and Semirhage (SEH-mih-RHAHG).
Name given to thirteen of the most powerful Aes Sedai of the Age of Legends, thus among the most powerful ever known, who went over to the Dark One during the War of the Shadow in return for the promise of immortality. According to both legend and fragmentary records, they were imprisoned along with the Dark One when his prison was resealed. The names given to them are still used to frighten children. They were: Aginor (AGH-ih-nohr), Asmodean (ahs-MOH-DEE-AN), Balthamel (BAAL-thah-mell), Be’lal (BEH-lahl), Demandred (DEE-man-drehd), Graendal (GREHN-dahl), Ishamael (ih-SHAH-MAY-EHL), Lanfear (LAN-feer), Mesaana (meh-SAH-nah), Moghedien (moh-GHEH-dee-ehn), Rahvin (RAAV-ihn), Sammael (SAHM-may-EHL), and Semirhage (SEH-mih-RHAHG).
Gaidin
(GYE-deen): Literally, “Brother to Battles.” A title used by Aes Sedai for the Warders.
See also
Warder.
(GYE-deen): Literally, “Brother to Battles.” A title used by Aes Sedai for the Warders.
See also
Warder.
Galad
(gah-LAHD):
See
Damodred, Lord Galadedrid.
(gah-LAHD):
See
Damodred, Lord Galadedrid.
Game of Houses, the:
Name given the scheming, plots, and manipulations for advantage by noble Houses. Great value is given to subtlety, to aiming at one thing while seeming to aim at another, and to achieving ends with the least visible effort. Also known as the Great Game, and
sometimes by its name in the Old Tongue:
Daes Dae’mar
(DAH-ess day-MAR).
Name given the scheming, plots, and manipulations for advantage by noble Houses. Great value is given to subtlety, to aiming at one thing while seeming to aim at another, and to achieving ends with the least visible effort. Also known as the Great Game, and
sometimes by its name in the Old Tongue:
Daes Dae’mar
(DAH-ess day-MAR).
Gaul
(GAHWL): A man of the Imran sept of the Shaarad Aiel, who have blood feud with the Goshien. A Stone Dog.
(GAHWL): A man of the Imran sept of the Shaarad Aiel, who have blood feud with the Goshien. A Stone Dog.
Gawyn
(GAH-wihn)
of House Trakand
(trah-KAND)
:
Queen Morgase’s son, and Elayne’s brother, who will be First Prince of the Sword when Elayne ascends to the throne. His sign is a white boar.
(GAH-wihn)
of House Trakand
(trah-KAND)
:
Queen Morgase’s son, and Elayne’s brother, who will be First Prince of the Sword when Elayne ascends to the throne. His sign is a white boar.
Gelb, Floran
(GEHLB, FLOHR-an): A former sailor with reasons to avoid Bayle Domon.
(GEHLB, FLOHR-an): A former sailor with reasons to avoid Bayle Domon.
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