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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T18:55:59Z

Caerwyn:

''Author:Caerwyn Jolan''
==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, is called the “great bow”
([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 49|LoC, Ch. 49]]) and is said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field against single or a small # of attackers. Their great power makes them appropriate for the use by massed archers though as well.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 6|KoD, Ch. 6]])

The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]) and used double broadhead points.

==Timeline and References==
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]).

Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|EoTW, Ch. 1]]).

In the Siege of the Two Rivers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.

Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]). (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).

Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC, Ch. 54,55]]).

In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 29|KoD, Ch. 29]]), a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.

By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 37|KoD, Ch. 37]]), Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T18:55:29Z

Caerwyn:

''Author:Caerwyn Jolan''
==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, is called the “great bow”
([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 49|LoC, Ch. 49]])and is said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field against single or a small # of attackers. Their great power makes them appropriate for the use by massed archers though as well.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 6|KoD, Ch. 6]])

The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]) and used double broadhead points.

==Timeline and References==
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]).

Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|EoTW, Ch. 1]]).

In the Siege of the Two Rivers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.

Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]). (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).

Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC, Ch. 54,55]]).

In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 29|KoD, Ch. 29]]), a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.

By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 37|KoD, Ch. 37]]), Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T18:45:29Z

Caerwyn:

''Author:Caerwyn Jolan''
==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 49|LoC, Ch. 49]]). and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field against single or a small # of attackers. Their great power makes them appropriate for the use by massed archers though as well.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 6|KoD, Ch. 6]])

The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]) and used double broadhead points.

==Timeline and References==
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]).

Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|EoTW, Ch. 1]]).

In the Siege of the Two Rivers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.

Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]). (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).

Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC, Ch. 54,55]]).

In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 29|KoD, Ch. 29]]), a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.

By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 37|KoD, Ch. 37]]), Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T18:44:27Z

Caerwyn:

==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 49|LoC, Ch. 49]]). and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field against single or a small # of attackers. Their great power makes them appropriate for the use by massed archers though as well.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 6|KoD, Ch. 6]])

The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]) and used double broadhead points.

==Timeline and References==
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]).

Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|EoTW, Ch. 1]]).

In the Siege of the Two Rivers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.

Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]). (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).

Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC, Ch. 54,55]]).

In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 29|KoD, Ch. 29]]), a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.

By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 37|KoD, Ch. 37]]), Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T18:37:33Z

Caerwyn:

==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 49|LoC, Ch. 49]]). and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]). This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field against single or a small # of attackers. Their great power makes them appropriate for the use by massed archers though as well.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 6|KoD, Ch. 6]])
Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]) and used double broadhead points.
==Timeline and References==
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]). Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|EoTW, Ch. 1]]). Combat with Two Rivers Bows in the Wheel of Time:
In the Siege of the Two Rivers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.
Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 44|TDR, Ch. 44]]). (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).
Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC, Ch. 54,55]]).
In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 29|KoD, Ch. 29]]), a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.
By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 37|KoD, Ch. 37]]), Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T17:49:27Z

Caerwyn:

==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
{{LOC|49}} and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it (The Great Hunt: Chapter 2). This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making (Knife of Dreams, Ch 6)
Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).(The Dragon Reborn, Ch 44) and used double broadhead points.
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men (The Dragon Reborn, Ch: 44). Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year (EoTW, ch 1). Combat with Two Rivers Bows in the Wheel of Time:
In the Siege of the Two Rivers (The Shadow Rising: Ch 56) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.
Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in The Dragon Reborn: Ch 44. (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).
Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells (Lord of Chaos, Ch 54,55).
In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 29, a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.
By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 37, Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T17:49:05Z

Caerwyn:

==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
[{{LOC|49}}]) and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it (The Great Hunt: Chapter 2). This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field.
==Construction==
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making (Knife of Dreams, Ch 6)
Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).(The Dragon Reborn, Ch 44) and used double broadhead points.
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men (The Dragon Reborn, Ch: 44). Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year (EoTW, ch 1). Combat with Two Rivers Bows in the Wheel of Time:
In the Siege of the Two Rivers (The Shadow Rising: Ch 56) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.
Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in The Dragon Reborn: Ch 44. (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).
Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells (Lord of Chaos, Ch 54,55).
In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 29, a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.
By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 37, Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T17:48:05Z

Caerwyn:

==
Two Rivers Longbow ==

==General==

The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
[{{LOC|49}}]) and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it (The Great Hunt: Chapter 2). This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field.
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making (Knife of Dreams, Ch 6)
Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).(The Dragon Reborn, Ch 44) and used double broadhead points.
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men (The Dragon Reborn, Ch: 44). Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year (EoTW, ch 1). Combat with Two Rivers Bows in the Wheel of Time:
In the Siege of the Two Rivers (The Shadow Rising: Ch 56) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.
Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in The Dragon Reborn: Ch 44. (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).
Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells (Lord of Chaos, Ch 54,55).
In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 29, a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.
By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 37, Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T17:42:52Z

Caerwyn:

Two Rivers Longbow
Description:
The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow”
(Lord of Chaos: Ch 49) and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it (The Great Hunt: Chapter 2). This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field.
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making (Knife of Dreams, Ch 6)
Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).(The Dragon Reborn, Ch 44) and used double broadhead points.
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men (The Dragon Reborn, Ch: 44). Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year (EoTW, ch 1). Combat with Two Rivers Bows in the Wheel of Time:
In the Siege of the Two Rivers (The Shadow Rising: Ch 56) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.
Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in The Dragon Reborn: Ch 44. (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).
Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells (Lord of Chaos, Ch 54,55).
In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 29, a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.
By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 37, Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Two Rivers Bow

2009-05-10T17:40:45Z

Caerwyn: initial upload

Two Rivers Longbow
Description:
The Two Rivers bow is the largest bow which appears in the Wheel of Time world, and is called the “great bow” (Lord of Chaos: Ch 49) and said to be able to kill a man at over 300 paces. The bow’s stave was very large, when unstrung, taller than the man who uses it (The Great Hunt: Chapter 2). This is similar to the English Longbow, which was famous for its long range and high power in medieval warfare. Bows of this type can be used in a direct fire mode (fired flat towards a target that is nearby), in this situation the arrow is very fast and accurate and will penetrate an armored target easily. In battle, they are used at longer ranges in the same way artillery is used, fired upward and then arcing over and hitting a target from a high angle. This is how the extreme range is achieved, and it can be used to attack an formation in depth, with some bowmen attacking the front ranks and others hitting men to the middle and rear of a formation. In the Two Rivers area these bows are used for hunting primarily, and as a primary personal defense weapon for the bowman when in the field.
The wood for the Bow itself is ideally Black Yew, a braided wood considered ideal for bow making (Knife of Dreams, Ch 6)
Bowstrings were coated with beeswax (to make them water resistant).(The Dragon Reborn, Ch 44) and used double broadhead points.
Perrin Aybara was the 2nd best bowman in Emmonds Field among the younger men (The Dragon Reborn, Ch: 44). Rand’s father Tam won the archery competition in Emmonds Field every year (EoTW, ch 1). Combat with Two Rivers Bows in the Wheel of Time:
In the Siege of the Two Rivers (The Shadow Rising: Ch 56) the first arrow shots were at 400 paces during the Trolloc charge and is described as a “goose-fletched hail”. The majority of the attacking trollocs there were probably killed by arrows.
Perrin uses a Two Rivers Longbow to kill a Darkhound with 2 shots when fighting a pack Darkhounds with Moiraine Sedai in The Dragon Reborn: Ch 44. (Moiraine kills the other 9 in the pack with Balefire in this encounter).
Tam Al’ Thor, Rand’s father led the group of one hundred Two River’s bowmen who came to Rand & Perrin’s aid at the battle of Dumai’s Wells (Lord of Chaos, Ch 54,55).
In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 29, a Two Rivers bowmen led by Tam al’Thor attacks the Shaido at Malden, killing many in the assault to free Faile and others who had been previously captured by the Shaido remnants.
By late in the series, the crossbow is starting to replace the Two Rivers Bow as the dominant projectile weapon. In Knife of Dreams, Chapter 37, Mat uses crossbowmen with cranked crossbows to deliver similar power to massed bowmen in defeating Seanchan forces attempting to capture Tuon.

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Cairhien (City)

2007-12-23T07:33:45Z

Caerwyn:

''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==The City==
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Cairhien is the capital city of the [[Cairhien (Nation)|nation of Cairhien]] and is situated in western Cairhien on the River Alguenya.

The city is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. The river is to the west of the city and there are substantial walls, among the strongest of any large city in the world, surrounding the city.

The city has 2 major components, the walled city itself, and the surrounding less formally built area known as the Foregate. There are differences in style of dress and personality between residents of walled city itself and the Foregaters, which cause social conflict between the two groups. Cairhienin style is to build in very geometric patterns (especially inside the walled city itself) and roads and buildings are laid out in very rectangular or square patterns. This style is also picked up in the ornamentation in public buildings such as the palace complex.

==Major Buildings==

*Topless Towers of Cairhien - the tallest towers in any major city
*Foregate - the area surrounding the walled city of informally built buildings
*Sun Palace - the Royal Palace and seat of government

==Other Facts==

Cairhien is also famous for its political intrigue, known as the Game of Houses ''Daes Dae'mar'' a game played for advantage by all its many major and minor Houses (families) and comprising the distinguishing feature of Cairhienin government. This game is played in many nations, but most intensely here.

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Cairhien (City)

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T07:31:31Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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'''Capital City'''- Cairhien

'''Symbol''' - Rising Sun in gold

'''Throne''' - The Sun Throne

Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhien's capital is the city of [[Cairhien (City)|Cairhien]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhien to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhien maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both [[Andor]] and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (City)

2007-12-23T07:30:09Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==The City==
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Cairhien is the capital city of the [[Cairhien (Nation)|nation of Cairhien]] and is situated in western Cairhien on the River Alguenya.

The city is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. The river is to the west of the city and there are substantial walls, among the strongest of any large city in the world, surrounding the city.

The city has 2 major components, the walled city itself, and the surrounding less formally built area known as the Foregate. There are differences in style of dress and personality between residents of walled city itself and the Foregaters, which cause social conflict between the two groups. Cairheinin style is to build in very geometric patterns (especially inside the walled city itself) and roads and buildings are laid out in very rectangular or square patterns. This style is also picked up in the ornamentation in public buildings such as the palace complex.

==Major Buildings==

*Topless Towers of Cairhien - the tallest towers in any major city
*Foregate - the area surrounding the walled city of informally built buildings
*Sun Palace - the Royal Palace and seat of government

==Other Facts==

Cairhien is also famous for its political intrigue, known as the Game of Houses ''Daes Dae'mar'' a game played for advantage by all its many major and minor Houses (families) and comprising the distinguishing feature of Cairhienin government. This game is played in many nations, but most intensely here.

Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:59:23Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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'''Capital City'''- Cairhein

'''Symbol''' - Rising Sun in gold

Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the city of [[Cairhein (City)|Cairhein]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhein to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both [[Andor]] and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:57:54Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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'''Capital City'''- Cairhein

Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the city of [[Cairhein (City)|Cairhein]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhein to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both [[Andor]] and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:56:53Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the city of [[Cairhein (City)|Cairhein]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhein to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both [[Andor]] and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:55:19Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the city of [[Cairhein (City)|Cairhein]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhein to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both Andor and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:53:53Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the city of [[Cairhein (City)|Cairhein]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhein to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both Andor and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:50:26Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the city of [[Cairhein (City)|Cairhein]], which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to [[Aringill]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhein to be a moderately rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both Andor and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

2007-12-23T06:46:45Z

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''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

==General==
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Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the City of Cairhein, which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to [[Aringill]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass has allowed trade to flourish and Cairhein to be a relatively rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien in the past, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capitol city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both Andor and [[Tear]], to its south.

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Cairhien (Nation)

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==General==
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Cairhein is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the River Alguenya and the Spine of the World (Dragonwall). Cairhein's capital is the City of Cairhein, which is a major port on the Alquenya, which flows south to [[Aringill]] and then to [[Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]]. Its strategic position as the gateway to the Aiel Waste via the Jangai Pass has allowed trade to flourish and Cairhein to be a relatively rich nation. That position has also worked against Cairhien in the past, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capitol city and surrounding areas.

Cairhein maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its West and trades extensively with both Andor and [[Tear]], to its south.

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A'dam

2007-11-20T05:46:47Z

Caerwyn: Initial definition of a'dam

''Author: Caerwyn Jolan''

== General ==

The a’dam is a [[ter’angreal]] composed of two pieces, used to control a woman who can channel [[Saidar]], the female form of the [[One Power]]. It consists of a collar made of a silvery metal, worn by the woman being controlled and a bracelet worn by the woman controlling her. Men may not use an a’dam, although there is a [[male a'dam|male form of the device]]. The bracelet has different appearances, and may or may not be connected directly to the collar by a cord. Like all ter’angreal, it is constructed using the One Power in a manner not known since [[the Breaking of the World]].

The first appearance of the a’dam is as a device used by [[Seanchan]] to control female channellers of the One Power, usually to use them in warfare. Seanchan have no [[Aes Sedai]], rather all women are tested at an early age and the ones who can channel naturally become [[damane]]. Women who have the ability to channel, but cannot do so naturally, become [[sul'dam]], users of the a'dam. Damane are considered property, and are generally used for the purposes of the Seanchan empire. Their use in warfare gives the Seanchan forces an enormous advantage, as the damane cause tremendous fear to enemy troops by channelling the One Power in battle to produce explosions, lightning, etc. at long distances. The terms damane and sul'dam are only used by the Seanchan, however in this article we use them to refer to the any two women using an a'dam.

Both women must be capable of channeling the One Power for the a’dam to function.

There are 2 primary effects of an a’dam:
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<li>The damane cannot channel on her own without being allowed by the sul’dam. It is possible to channel without a sul’dam wearing the bracelet but it causes the damane to become ill. In the Seanchan version of the device where the two halves are linked physically, the damane may not touch the bracelet side of the a’dam or move it without physical pain occurring, even if the sul’dam is not present and wearing it.
</li>
<li>
The sul’dam can cause the damane physical pain (or any sensation) through a’dam, as well as control her channeling. This allows a sul’dam who has no knowledge of channeling herself to channel the One Power for specific effects.
</li>
</ul>
Like many ter’angreal, the a’dam can function in the [[World of Dreams]] as well.

== Appearance and Uses ==

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<li>
Egwene is captured to become a damane ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 40|TGH, ch 40]])
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<li>
Egwene’s training as damane in Falme ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 42|TGH, ch 42]])
</li>
<li>
Nynaeve uses an a’dam in the World of Dreams to capture [[Moghedien]], one of the female [[Forsaken]]. ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 54|FoH, ch 54]])
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Elayne finds the male version of an a’dam in the Panarch’s Palace in [[Tanchico]] ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 54|TSR, ch 54]])
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== Miscellaneous ==
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Seanchan test all women for ability to channel. All of the women selected to become damane would be considered "wilders" by the [[White Tower]]. The testing process and training as a damane prevents a signficant fraction of wilders dieing through uncontrolled experimentation with the One Power as happens in the world outside Seanchan.
<li>
The Seanchan also test to select women to become sul'dam, but do not realize that these women can be taught to channel the One Power. In fact, they do not realize that channeling can be taught at all.
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