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2001 and 2002 Annual Report

2007-06-24T15:53:20Z

Sela Narian:

''Author: Val a'Shain, Elyna al'Tzoran''

<center><big>'''2003 Annual Report for TarValon.Net'''</big>

Click [http://www.tarvalon.net/uploads/library/annualreport2003.pdf here] to view the pdf version of this document.</center>

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==Introduction==

''Wageningen/Rotterdam, May 12th 2003''

Before you lies the first annual report of TarValon.Net. In the 2 years since its founding the site has grown tremendously and we have now reached a size where we feel we should give a more official account of our activities and plans than we have done thus far.

The idea for this annual report didn't arise till a few weeks before it was published. Therefore we were somewhat limited in the information we could include. Steps have been taken to improve the keeping of records so we hopefully can provide more detailed information in next year's edition.

Despite the unusual preparations for this report we think it provides the reader with some interesting information about out community and gives a few interesting hints of things to come. Comments or suggestions are more than welcome and can be sent to the editors via email: valashain@tarvalon.net or keeper@tarvalon.net .

We would like to thank all the Heads of Ajah and Color Guards for their contributions and putting up our endless harassment about submitting their texts, Yenie Antagar for helping us design the cover, Derrin Covayende for providing the Ajah and Company banners and Aquila Rael for proofreading the document. We would also like to thank the Amyrlin seat for her contribution and of course everybody who took the time to fill out our membership poll.

Editors of the first TarValon.Net Annual Report

''Elyna al'Tzoran, Keeper of the Chronicles'' 
''Val a'Shain, Dai M'Hael Company Commander''

==State of the Tower==

TarValon.Net's second year has been marked by astounding change. As I look back over the past year I am amazed by the progress we've made: our growth and our overall metamorphosis from a small fan page to one of the most established Wheel of Time sites and communities online. The year has passed quickly for me. Projects and versions of our site have overlapped as we clamoured to fulfil the needs of an exponentially growing community. I found myself at a loss for a small while when in mid-September we had managed to completely fulfil all goals I had laid out for a five year plan.

We have established ourselves as a respectable and dependable presence on the Internet. We've managed to maintain our mission statement throughout three major revisions to our Tower Constitution. We pride ourselves on our good relations with other top Wheel of Time sites as well as with Tor, and others who are connected to the Wheel of Time world. Our official social functions tripled in number. We attended and participated in the WOT-track at Dragon*Con and were honoured to have a member from our site invited to speak on each of the main panels. Our most recent party, the anniversary party, had an attendance of 65 people and set the tone for such future events. We are currently planning our Fall Ball in Las Vegas where we will be officiating the first marriage between two active members. We have served the community and ourselves. In a recent competition we logged over 400 community service hours in 4 weeks. We have aided members with housing, jobs, money, food, and gifts. I believe we have proven time and again that we are a new kind of internet community: a community that works to fulfil the needs of its members in real life as well as online.

Our website underwent one major transformation early in year two, and we are currently finishing up a new version in which we release the city of Tar Valon (a place for those who wish to play with us but don't want to commit to the discipline and service that marks members of the Tower). We've expanded our member services to include such items as email and weblogs. We've even met Robert Jordan. All in all it has been an extraordinary year. It has been a year I did not think would come so soon.

And so we are now looking to the future. We have new challenges. We have an average of 300 members posting daily and the total post count is almost double that of any Wheel of Time website that I know of. Our most pressing challenge is dealing with this increasing volume of usage. We will be reviewing our financial status as well as deciding how to raise funds as I can no longer fund the site out of my own pocket, and we want to do so much more for our members in the coming year. My goal for year three is less flashy than what we accomplished in year two, but it is just as important. Year three will be a year focused on our corporate structure. It will identify the holes in our system and work to correct them. Year three will focus on averting our impending financial difficulties, and it will also seek to tie up other loose projects we have yet to complete. I want to establish ourselves as a more credible news source and provide both this report and an e-letter with regularly. I want to find ways to cut down on our red tape and make us a more efficient organization. I want to identify ways for us to improve the services that already exist. And throughout it all, I want us to continue in our tradition of excellence, work as always to improve our relations between ourselves, other sites and the world at large. I want to expand our reputation. We have flowered, it is now time to get down to business and put down roots.

This year many of us realized that the organization of TarValon.Net and the people in it are here for the long haul. There is much to be done in order to ensure our survival. That is our goal in the coming 12 months. Of course, if things move like they have been, we may accomplish it in four.

''Eleyan Al'Landerin'' 
''Watcher of the Seals'' 
''The Flame of TarValon.Net'' 
''The Amyrlin Seat''

==Membership==

In this chapter of the annual report some figures about our membership will be presented. Of course, membership of the site is constantly changing, people are leaving, new people come in, raising and bondings take place etc. This means that any attempt to capture it in a report is outdated in days. The figures presented here reflect the situation on April 1st 2003. Hopefully we'll be able to keep our records updated and tell you a bit more about the changes over time next year.

===Rank===

On April 1st, right after a clean up of the who is who, the white tower had 264 members. This number includes our latest Green Warder, Odin. The distribution of members by ranks is shown in figure 1.

<center>http://www.astuteart.net/valashain/Annualreport2003/figure1.jpg 
''Figure 1: Membership and rank for all 264 members.''</center>

This graph clearly shows women are still the majority in the Tower. Currently the Tower has 166 female members, 97 male members and Odin.

===Ajah membership===

All 7 Ajahs have seen their membership rise this year but Table 1 shows the Green and Brown Ajahs are clear favorites with the newly raised Accepted. Also shown in Table one is the situation in the Garrison. Here we see VC and DM are twice as big as SDS.

<center>
<table border="1" width="70%">
<tr>
<td>Ajah</td>
<td>Members</td>
<td></td>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Members</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blue</td>
<td>13</td>
<td></td>
<td>Dai M'Hael</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brown</td>
<td>19</td>
<td></td>
<td>Val'Cueran</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gray</td>
<td>7</td>
<td></td>
<td>San D'Ma Shadar</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Green</td>
<td>16</td>
<td></td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Red</td>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>White</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yellow</td>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>86</td>
<td></td>
<td>Total</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
</table></center>

<center>''Table 1: Membership of the Ajahs and Companies. Odin's Company is not known.''</center>

Figures 2 and 3 show the relative memberships of the various Ajahs and Companies (members of Accepted/Soldier rank and above only).

<center>http://www.astuteart.net/valashain/Annualreport2003/figure2.jpg 
''Figure 2: Membership of the Ajahs.''</center>

<center>http://www.astuteart.net/valashain/Annualreport2003/figure3.jpg 
''Figure 3: Membership of the Companies.''</center>

===Location===

TarValon.Net originates in the USA and 2 years after it's founding that is still clearly visible in the membership figures. Two out of every three members are from the USA. Another thing that is striking is that only some 15 percent of the members are from a country where English isn't an official language. In Table 2 the location of our members is shown.

<center><table border="1">
<tr>
<td>'''Country'''</td>
<td>'''Members'''</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Finland</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Netherlands</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norway</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sweden</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UK</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>263</td>
</tr>
</table>

''Table 2: Location of members.''</center>

Countries with less than 5 members aren't represented in the table. These countries are: France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The tower is currently represented in 19 countries. For one member the location isn't known.

Figure 4 shows the relative distribution of our members over the different countries. North America, Australia and North-Western Europe are best represented at the Tower.

<center>http://www.astuteart.net/valashain/Annualreport2003/figure4.jpg 
''Figure 4: Location of TarValon.Net members.''</center>

Does that mean the Tower is most successful in the USA? Table 3 again shows the countries with more than 5 members and the population of that nation. The last column shows how many people there are in that particular nation for every member of the Tower.

<center><table border="1">
<tr>
<td>Country</td>
<td>Members</td>
<td>Population</td>
<td>One member per x inhabitants </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norway</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>4.525.100</td>
<td>377.092</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Finland</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5.183.500</td>
<td>1.036.700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr><tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>31.902.300</td>
<td>1.450.105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sweden</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>8.876.700</td>
<td>1.479.450</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USA</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>280.562.500</td>
<td>1.612.428</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>19.546.800</td>
<td>1.776.982</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Netherlands</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>16.067.800</td>
<td>2.008.475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UK</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>59.778.000</td>
<td>4.981.500</td>
</tr>
</table>

''Table 3: Membership distribution and population size.''</center>

Or in plain English, the Norwegians are way ahead of the rest. For nations with less than 5 members the comparison wouldn't be fair. For instance, there is one member from India, a nation of over a billion people.

===Age===

It is generally believed that the average Tower member is in his or her early twenties. A poll among our members was held to find out if this is the case. 213 members responded, enough to give an accurate picture. The result is shown in Figure 5.

<center>http://www.astuteart.net/valashain/Annualreport2003/figure5.jpg 
''Figure 5: Age distribution.''</center>

The editors are working on gathering a bit more detailed data about the age of TarValon.Net members. Hopefully a more detailed graph can be presented soon.

===Joining Dates===

It wasn't possible to gather accurate data on how many people joined and left in the period this report covers. Steps have been taken to gather this information for next year. For this year the only thing that could be accurately determined is when the members that are currently with us joined. This is shown in Figure 6.

<center>http://www.astuteart.net/valashain/Annualreport2003/figure6.jpg 
''Figure 6: Joining dates of current members.''</center>

Of course, this is only a part of the total applications the Keeper received. In the last clean up, for instance 80 members were deleted from the records. Those people are not represented in this graph.

The drop in the number of members joining in March 2003 is caused by the fact the Tower temporarily stopped accepting new members in anticipation of the opening of the City of Tar Valon.

==Ajahs and Companies==

In this chapter of the annual report the Ajahs and Companies, the organizational backbone of the Tower, will give us some insight in how they developed this year and what we can expect in the next year.

===Blue Ajah===

So much has happened in the Blue Ajah the last year... we've seen the comings and goings of several great Heads, we've grown from 3 to 17 members, our Headquarters have changed a multitude of times... and it's all been amazing to witness. But even with all these changes, the important things seem to stay the same. Our sisterhood is close and steadily growing closer, even with... or maybe I should say despite our growing number. With the changing of Heads, came also a new Tower Voice, but the position is still held by a Blue sister. And several Blue sisters involve themselves in the evolvement of the site... like they should, for one of our most important policies has been and always will be to help wherever we can, and to do what needs to be done.

In the future, I hope to see more great ladies seeking out our Ajah, and more exceptional men wanting to be their Warders. I hope that my Blue sisters will get even more involved in the happenings of the Tower and the City of Tar Valon. I plan to make sure that my Ajah will continue to be as close as it is now... and I hope that somewhere along the road, we can be part of making a positive difference in this community.

''Melana Waldinn Sedai, Head of the Blue Ajah''

===Brown Ajah===

The past year has been full of great advances for the Brown Ajah. Our membership has doubled and then some, and we even had a record breaking 5 new members in just one week's time! Our Brown family has grown so much, but we remain as close as ever. Also, eight new Aes Sedai were Raised; that is quite a triumph!

We have added several new sections to our website, including the "Meet the Browns" pages showcasing our group, and the Brown Ajah University, full of insight from a uniquely Brown perspective. Many of our older features have been revamped and our website changed its look to the theme that is familiar today.

Through private donations we were able to become the first Ajah with our own domain name and personal email, something we are very proud of indeed. The next year promises to bring more growth and diversity to our Ajah, and many new group projects to inform and entertain. Also, a new web site design is in the works, and who knows where the next year will take us?

''Jorryn Gaile Varna Sedai, Head of the Brown Ajah''

===Green Ajah===

Over the past year the Gray has established its place in the Tower, and grown. We've concentrated on getting more members and on fulfilling our duties to the Tower. We have also reconstructed our HQ to be more complete and informative, as well as more interesting. Our main goal this past year has been growing enough to be a truly contributing Ajah.

Over the next couple of months, we will be setting up a Daes Dae'mar quiz & classes to help people understand what it's about. We will be emphasizing the parts that aren't lying and cheating, and how DDM has been abused by some users in the books as a way to get whatever they want, etc. The main point is to get people away from the negatives of DDM & use it for good.

We're also setting up studies for all of our members to get us all together on this. We're planning on doing something a bit different with the arrangement of the studies because we're bored with just a list of studies. ;).

''Elanda Tonil Sedai, Head of the Gray Ajah''

===Green Ajah===

The past year has shown HUGE growth for the Greens! Several of our Sisters have bonded after long searches for that special Gaidin. Almost all of our Accepted have been raised to the Shawl, and I'm pleased to announce that our remaining Accepted should be raised soon, Light willing! With our growth, I was a little afraid that the closeness of the Ajah would be lost, but I've been quite surprised! All of our new and older Sisters are working together and show such support for each other that I am greatly honored to be the Head of the Greens.

Each new member that joins is another person that must find their niche within a settled group of people, but I cannot think of one Green who has had a problem with that. It's amazing actually! I think with the growth of the Ajah, the Greens are headed towards an awesome year! Each person wants to help in their special way and every one of the Greens has a field that they excel at, and I plan to utilize each member's talents to make this a memorable year for the Green Ajah. GO BIG GREEN! :-)

''Amaria Al'Salar Sedai, Head of the Green Ajah''

===Red Ajah===

Well, its been a great year so far for the Reds. We went from a practically non-existent HQ and Ajah to one who is full of well known Sisters and a Headquarters full of stuff.

I don't know what to say, I never thought we would get so far. The Red Ajah holds some fairly prestigious positions within the Tower and the City. I was happy and excited to get the Mistress of Novices position and happy for Masayna when she earned the Constable position.

I have to brag that our Ajah is very involved with the Tower, be it with projects or policing. People know us and they either love or hate us. *lol* I'm very happy that the Red has gone from the silly stereotype of being man haters to what we are now. Now if only RJ would get us completely out of that. (I hear in CoT the Reds gets some interesting things done, but I haven't read it, so no spoilers for me please :p).

I want to try to go to school in the near future to learn web design, so I hope to take the Red headquarters into new things and someday win that best HQ award. ;) Until then, I plan to continue small to make changes to make the HQ look more uniform and professional and hope to add more things that will keep people coming back. Currently we are up to 5,775 visitors and I never imagined so many hits for the Reds because of their reputation. I hope to increase it tons by adding neat and fun things.

I am also very lucky to have many talented ladies; Vallah has done wonderful things with basic Flash and creating banners and I wish I could put stuff up, but right now my personal computer is without internet access. : I hope it have it up when I return from Tennessee though and get working again.

''Valasia a'Leran Sedai, Head of the Red Ajah''

===White Ajah===

The White Ajah has seen quite an exciting year of growth and adjustment at the Tower. We've expanded from a tiny Ajah of only three Sisters, to quite a respectable family of eight Sisters and one Accepted, and we are waiting enthusiastically to see who will be joining us in the coming year. We've also been saddened by the loss of several fine Gaidin over the past year, but I'm proud to see that we've maintained amiable ties with these men. Each Ajah member, both past and present, has brought to the Ajah a depth and dimensionality that has provided insight, incited courage, and tied us together as a family. I have been thrilled to see us become so much more than just the sum of our parts.

However, some of the White Ajah's most impressive achievements have been in the Tower as a whole, belying the White Ajah's reputation for remaining remote. For instance, the Forsaken Project, which everyone in the Tower was invited to contribute to, gained for us a reputation as a source of project ideas. Although that project is largely complete, Accepted and Soldiers are still occasionally sent to me for inspiration. Fortunately, due to Eili's fabulous mythology project (soon to be unveiled) and Lyssandra's position as Tower Librarian, there have always been plenty of projects to go around.

Lyssandra has also made huge contributions to the Tower by patiently answering the questions of so many newcomers. Alene has contributed to a lighter reputation for the Whites, with the formation of a Tower Comedy Club, which is likely to see more action in the future as her time allows.

Dralyn has also found her own Tower niche, as the innkeeper of the brand new White Crescent Inn. Some of the newer White Ajah members are still finding their places in the Tower as a whole, but we've discovered that Shirlyn is wonderful at making signatures, Jayna may be quiet but she has a willing and caring ear, Shyana is an amazing Servant of All (as I believe she single-handedly won that competition for us), and Kyssa is great at providing technical knowledge and resources for building websites. Taken as a whole, we have a talented and accomplished White Ajah.

And I can only imagine what the next year will bring for us.

''Arthaine Dasin Sedai, Head of the White Ajah''

===Yellow Ajah===

This past year the Yellow Ajah has really come into its own, under the direction of the Head of Ajah, Drasil Sedai, and through the hard work and dedication of our members. We have grown from two Aes Sedai and two Accepted to eight Aes Sedai and three Accepted. We gained and lost a valuable member, Ela al'Tharin Aes Sedai. More than just our membership has grown, though. The spirit of the Yellow Fellows has also grown.

For Halloween this past year, we decked ourselves out as The Dungeon, featuring torture devices, and endless chances to be caught by the 'evil' Yellow Fellows, and actually frightened a few passers by!

One of our biggest accomplishments has involved our Headquarters. In the last six months we have moved from Geocities (a weapon of the Dark One) to our own domain, Yellowajah.com. Thanks to the hard work of Ela Sedai, our Headquarters has gained an incredible new look, featuring a portal stone, and incredible amounts of information, from herbs and their uses, how to prepare them, and within a few weeks, a section on breakthroughs in Modern Medicine. We did more than revamp, we completely reinvented the Yellow Ajah, and what it means to be a Yellow Fellow. With our new look, we're hoping to take Best Ajah Headquarters for the second year running.

We have also embarked on a journey to make our dream a reality. With the help of Raevyn Sedai, we have been organizing a Peer Counseling Network within the Tower, something we have pushed for and worked to get for the past ten months. We look expectantly to the time when it finally launches into a huge, booming success.

Overall, we have been growing by leaps and bounds, going from a very small and almost forgotten Ajah, to one of the best, in our (not so humble) opinion (well, Yellows never were noted for their humility...). With all that we have accomplished this past year, it's only natural to look with anticipation at what this coming year will bring, and whatever that may be, the Yellow Ajah will ride it through and come out on top, better than ever.

''Drasil Shekara Sedai, Head of the Yellow Ajah''

===Dai M'Hael===

This year was for the most part marked by a changing of the guard. Finding himself under pressure from real life matters, Lt. Thalion resigned and his Second in Command, Val a'Shain, was chosen to follow him in the role of Company Commander. Filling the now vacant role of Second, renamed Color Guard, was Rollyn Montagorae, chosen by the new Company Commander.

The major project since a'Shain's appointment has been the Dai M'Hael homepage, which the CC has built into a very respectable data source for all the members of his company. In addition to this pre-eminent project, we have also had many projects submitted by our Soldiers as the ranks of Dai M'Hael have grown from a small handful to now numbering over twenty able-bodied men. These projects range from songs and poems of Dai M'Hael submitted by Oryn and Xavier, to an in-depth comparison of WoT battles with real life battles submitted by al'Cary. Their contributions have greatly added to the rich depth of research and content available at TarValon.Net.

The goals for the Company's future include training the new members in what it means to be intelligent, patient, and mature men of honour; continuing to improve the Company homepage into a first class database; and providing well-thought out advice and assistance in order to lead the Tower website into whatever future may loom before it.

''Rollyn Montagorae Gaidin, Color Guard of the Dai M'Hael''

===Val'Cueran===

Over this past year Val'Cueran has grown to be a large company of men. The most obvious exterior change this year has been to our website. The new site was designed by one of our soldiers and is a vast improvement over the former site. Since its inception Val'Cueran was meant to be a company of men that see and act with their hearts. As such we are a closely knit group that share our problems with each other and strive to help each other overcome those problems. In addition to serious discussions, our private forum offers a place for our members to completely cut loose, resulting in conversations that can best be termed bizarre.

Our goals for the next year include a shift of our website to a new domain and adding features to make the site more functional to the members and not just a promotional site. Val'Cueran members are also going to strive to become more active in the Garrison areas of our community. This is not intended to be simply a membership drive; it is meant to reinforce our presence in the Tower. Val'Cueran is striving to remain the largest Company and provide the Tower with dedicated men.

''David of Jargonia Gaidin, Color Guard for Val'Cueran''

===San d'Ma Shadar===

San d'Ma Shadar has had a roller coaster year. We have seen our membership double, and we house some fine individuals. We have also seen our share of controversy. All in all, however, we have become a stronger and more productive company.

Our membership roster now boasts 11 members + 1. LOL. James Davion (Company Commander) Ban Al'Seen (Colour Guard) Aleric Matsushiro (extended leave) Soryn Vandalheart (Quartermaster) al'Lan Mandragoran (our +1 we still thought of it first) Mac al'Bannon (the Stable Rat) Cyn Windbourne, Willam Cambrae, Patrick Delunante, Jayrik Thaurturion, Robertus Cain, and Jax Devonshire. We have unfortunately lost a few members as well; Driggy, Oakan Moonrunner, and Darim Pelegro.

We have hosted 1 shift raid, 2 beer bashes, and 2 brawls to end them all. And we donated 6 pints of blood, to aid our troops, over $150 in clothing to the homeless and indigent, more than $50 in books and comic books to battered and abused women and childrens' shelters, as well as community mentoring and tutoring.

In the next year, we hope to invite people to join a reinvigorated Bear that has moved past the problems we have endured. I hope that our civic activism will increase, and that we can do more to support this wonderful community. We continue with our policy of not actively recruiting, and yet hope that more men find their way to us. In all I believe that the coming year will find us prepared and willing to join in the fight against the shadow.

''Ban Al'Seen Gaidin, Colour Guard of San d'Ma Shadar''

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2001 and 2002 Annual Report

2007-06-24T15:26:28Z

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Aghan

2007-05-23T11:17:02Z

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''Author: Leora Oldessroth''

==General==

Aghan is a soldier under [[Davram Bashere]]'s command who is with [[Rand]] when he is ambushed by [[Semirhage]]. Bashere orders him to search Lady [[Deirdru]]'s house. Aghan reports back that the house is empty, but is covered with dried blood.

(Reference: [[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 27|Knife of Dreams, Chapter 27]])

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Agelmar Jagad

2007-05-23T11:16:04Z

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''Author: Val a' Shain''

== General ==

Agelmar is lord of the House Jagad and lord of [[Fal Dara]], one of the [[Shienar]]an fortifications closest to the [[Blight]]. He has a face as hard as [[Lan]] and the typical Shienaran warrior's topknot. His hair is all white and he has lines at the corner of his eyes ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

One of Shienar's most influential nobles, he is considered a great captain and a good administrator.

He carries a lot of weapons when he is in the field, and is considered a very dangerous man ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

== Timeline ==

* Agelmar welcomes Lan, [[Moiraine]] and the [[Two Rivers]] folk to Fal Dara in the spring of 998 NE. He assumes they have come to help with the upcoming battle against the Trollocs massing north of the Blight border. He is concerned they may not be able to stop them at Tarwin's Gap and is having Fal Dara evacuated. Moiraine tells him their real mission. Agelmar pleads to at least send some lances with them. [[Rand]], [[Mat]] and [[Perrin]] look inexperienced to him. Moiraine refuses. Agelmar doesn't like it but has no choice but to accept ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

* Agelmar allows Moiraine to interrogate [[Fain]] when he arrives in Fal Dara shortly after them ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

* Agelmar tells the Two River folk Lan's story while they wait for Moiraine to come back ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 47|TEotW, Ch. 47]]).

* After Moiraine tells them what Fain revealed to her Agelmar begins to suspect the Two River lads can channel. Moiraine doesn't deny or confirm this ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 47|TEotW, Ch. 47]]).

* Agelmar sends [[Ingtar]] and a hundred lances with Rand's company to escort them to the Blight border. He rides to Tarwin's Gap to turn back the Trollocs ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 47|TEotW, Ch. 47]]).

* Agelmar wins the battle at Tarwin's Gap with Rand's help. The company returns from the Blight and Moiraine tells Agelmar part of what happened. Agelmar is surprised when they show him the [[Horn of Valere]]. He is tempted to use it to strike at [[Shayol Ghul]] right away ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 53|TEotW, Ch. 53]]).

* Agelmar welcomes the [[Siuan Sanche|Amyrlin Seat]] to Fal Dara shortly after the battle at Tarwin's Gap ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

* Agelmar wants to hand the Horn of Valere to the Amyrlin, eager to be rid of it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 4|TGH, Ch. 4]]).

* Agelmar decides to send Ingtar with twenty lancers and [[Hurin|a sniffer]] after Fain when he disappears in the fighting in Fal Dara ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 7|TGH, Ch. 7]]).

* Agelmar warns Rand not to let the Horn seize him ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 8|TGH, Ch. 8]]).

* Agelmar says goodbye to Rand's party leaving to pursue Fain, and to the Amyrlin Seat and her entourage, who are returning to [[Tar Valon]]. He tries to convince the Amyrlin to stay longer, but even an attempt on her life (or such is the official explanation; Rand is convinced they were aiming at him) doesn't stop her ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 9|TGH, Ch. 49]]).

* Agelmar joins his king and the Borderland coalition on their expedition south in 1000 NE ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

== Relationships ==

Agelmar is nephew to King [[Easar]] of Shienar ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 5|TGH, Ch. 5]]).

Agelmar has a sister named [[Amalisa]] ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

Lan and Moiraine have met Agelmar before their visit with Rand and company to Fal Dara ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

Agelmar's view of Rand changes a bit from a country boy when he first met to more of an equal after the battle at Tarwin's Gap.

Agelmar deeply respects Moiraine and Lan.

== Miscellaneous ==

* Agelmar Jagad was in charge of the Shienaran army at the Battle of the Shining Walls and in overall command of the Grand Alliance forces during the first day of the battle in 978 NE (The World of Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time", Chapter 14).

* Agelmar is considered one of the great captains of his time, only equalled by [[Gareth Bryne]] of [[Andor]], [[Pedron Niall]] of the Whitecloaks, [[Davram Bashere]] of [[Saldaea]] and [[Rodel Ituralde]] of [[Arad Doman]].

* Agelmar is considered a good host ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

* Agelmar's sigil is three running red foxes ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

== Quotes ==

"Kandor, Arafel, Saldaea -- the Trollocs raided them all straight through the winter. Nothing like that has happened since the Trolloc Wars; the raids have never been so fierce, or so large, or pressed home so hard. Every king and council is sure a great thrust is coming out of the Blight, and every one of the Borderlands believes it is coming at them. None of their scouts, and none of the Warders, report Trolloc massing above their borders, as we have here, but they believe, and each is afraid to send fighting men elsewhere. People whisper that the world is ending, that the Dark one is loose again. Shienar will ride to Tarwin's Gap alone, and we will be outnumbered at least ten to one. At least. It may be the last gathering of the Lances." 
(Agelmar describing the situation in Shienar before the battle at Tarwin's Gap; [[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|The Eye of the World, Chapter 46]])

"From the cradle they taught him all they knew. He learned weapons as other children learn toys, and the Blight as other children their mother's garden. The oath sworn over his cradle is graven in his mind. There is nothing left to defend, but he can avenge. He denies his titles, yet in the Borderlands he is called the Uncrowned, and if ever he raised the Golden Crane of Malkier, an army would come to follow. But he will not lead men to their deaths. In the Blight he courts death as a suitor courts a maiden, but he will not lead others to it." 
(Agelmar about Lan; [[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|The Eye of the World, Chapter 46]])

"Do not let the Horn seize you, Rand," Agelmar said. "It can take hold of a man -- I know how it can -- and that is not the way. A man must seek duty, not glory. What will happen, will happen. If the Horn of Valere is meant to be sounded for the Light, then it will be." ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 8|The Great Hunt, Chapter 8]])

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Agelmar Jagad

2007-05-20T07:42:32Z

Sela Narian: /* General */

''Author: Val a' Shain''

== General ==

Agelmar is lord of the House Jagad and lord of [[Fal Dara]], one of the [[Shienar]]an fortifications closest to the [[Blight]]. He has a face as hard as [[Lan]] and the typical Shienaran warrior's topknot. His hair is all white and he has lines at the corner of his eyes ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

One of Shienar's most influential nobles, he is considered a great captain and a good administrator.

He carries a lot of weapons when he is in the field, and is considered a very dangerous man ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

== Timeline ==

* Agelmar welcomes Lan, [[Moiraine]] and the [[Two Rivers]] folk to Fal Dara in the spring of 998 NE. He assumes they have come to help with the upcoming battle against the Trollocs massing north of the Blight border. He is concerned they may not be able to stop them at Tarwin's Gap and is having Fal Dara evacuated. Moiraine tells him their real mission. Agelmar pleads to at least send some lances with them. [[Rand]], [[Mat]] and [[Perrin]] look inexperienced to him. Moiraine refuses. Agelmar doesn't like it but has no choice but to accept ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

* Agelmar allows Moiraine to interrogate [[Fain]] when he arrives in Fal Dara shortly after them ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

* Agelmar tells the Two River folk Lan's story while they wait for Moiraine to come back ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 47|TEotW, Ch. 47]]).

* After Moiraine tells them what Fain revealed to her Agelmar begins to suspect the Two River lads can channel. Moiraine doesn't deny or confirm this ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 47|TEotW, Ch. 47]]).

* Agelmar sends [[Ingtar]] and a hundred lances with Rand's company to escort them to the Blight border. He rides to Tarwin's Gap to turn back the Trollocs ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 47|TEotW, Ch. 47]]).

* Agelmar wins the battle at Tarwin's Gap with Rand's help. The company returns from the Blight and Moiraine tells Agelmar part of what happened. Agelmar is surprised when they show him the [[Horn of Valere]]. He is tempted to use it to strike at [[Shayol Ghul]] right away ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 53|TEotW, Ch. 53]]).

* Agelmar welcomes the [[Siuan Sanche|Amyrlin Seat]] to Fal Dara shortly after the battle at Tarwin's Gap ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

* Agelmar wants to hand the Horn of Valere to the Amyrlin, eager to be rid of it ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 4|TGH, Ch. 4]]).

* Agelmar decides to send Ingtar with twenty lancers and [[Hurin|a sniffer]] after Fain when he disappears in the fighting in Fal Dara ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 7|TGH, Ch. 7]]).

* Agelmar warns Rand not to let the Horn seize him ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 8|TGH, Ch. 8]]).

* Agelmar says goodbye to Rand's party leaving to pursue Fain and the Amyrlin Seat and her following returning to [[Tar Valon]]. He tries to convince the Amyrlin to stay longer but even an attempt on her life (or so the official explanation is, Rand is convinced they were aiming at him) doesn't stop her ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 9|TGH, Ch. 49]]).

* Agelmar joins his king and the Borderland coalition on their expedition south in 1000 NE ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

== Relationships ==

Agelmar is nephew to King [[Easar]] of Shienar ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 5|TGH, Ch. 5]]).

Agelmar has a sister named [[Amalisa]] ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 2|TGH, Ch. 2]]).

Lan and Moiraine have met Agelmar before their visit with Rand and company to Fal Dara ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

Agelmar's view of Rand changes a bit from a country boy when he first met to more of an equal after the battle at Tarwin's Gap.

Agelmar deeply respects Moiraine and Lan.

== Miscellaneous ==

* Agelmar Jagad was in charge of the Shienaran army at the Battle of the Shining Walls and in overall command of the Grand Alliance forces during the first day of the battle in 978 NE (The World of Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time", Chapter 14).

* Agelmar is considered one of the great captains of his time, only equalled by [[Gareth Bryne]] of [[Andor]], [[Pedron Niall]] of the Whitecloaks, [[Davram Bashere]] of [[Saldaea]] and [[Rodel Ituralde]] of [[Arad Doman]].

* Agelmar is considered a good host ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

* Agelmar's sigil is three running red foxes ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|TEotW, Ch. 46]]).

== Quotes ==

"Kandor, Arafel, Saldaea -- the Trollocs raided them all straight through the winter. Nothing like that has happened since the Trolloc Wars; the raids have never been so fierce, or so large, or pressed home so hard. Every king and council is sure a great thrust is coming out of the Blight, and every one of the Borderlands believes it is coming at them. None of their scouts, and none of the Warders, report Trolloc massing above their borders, as we have here, but they believe, and each is afraid to send fighting men elsewhere. People whisper that the world is ending, that the Dark one is loose again. Shienar will ride to Tarwin's Gap alone, and we will be outnumbered at least ten to one. At least. It may be the last gathering of the Lances." 
(Agelmar describing the situation in Shienar before the battle at Tarwin's Gap; [[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|The Eye of the World, Chapter 46]])

"From the cradle they taught him all they knew. He learned weapons as other children learn toys, and the Blight as other children their mother's garden. The oath sworn over his cradle is graven in his mind. There is nothing left to defend, but he can avenge. He denies his titles, yet in the Borderlands he is called the Uncrowned, and if ever he raised the Golden Crane of Malkier, an army would come to follow. But he will not lead men to their deaths. In the Blight he courts death as a suitor courts a maiden, but he will not lead others to it." 
(Agelmar about Lan; [[The Eye of the World: Chapter 46|The Eye of the World, Chapter 46]])

"Do not let the Horn seize you, Rand," Agelmar said. "It can take hold of a man -- I know how it can -- and that is not the way. A man must seek duty, not glory. What will happen, will happen. If the Horn of Valere is meant to be sounded for the Light, then it will be." ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 8|The Great Hunt, Chapter 8]])

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Agardo Saranche

2007-05-20T06:54:06Z

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''Author: Kyria d'Oreyn''
==General==

Agardo Saranche is the innkeeper of The Dragon in [[Tear]]. He is narrow-faced, lean and balding, with fair skin and dark eyes.

When [[Rand]] and the others want his largest room with a view of the [[Stone of Tear]], he wants to escort them to another inn at first, but has to move a patron out instead.

(Reference: [[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 21|Knife of Dreams, Chapter 21]])

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Afrim Hansard

2007-05-20T06:53:30Z

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''Author: Kyria d'Oreyn''

==General==

Afrim Hansard is a soldier in the Queen's Guard. He is burly.

He served under [[Morgase]] and is thought of as reliable.

He brings [[Samwil Hark]] to [[Elayne]], and takes him away again on [[Birgitte]]'s command.

(Reference: [[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 16|Knife of Dreams, Chapter 16]])

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Aethelaine

2007-05-20T06:52:35Z

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''Author: Kyria d'Oreyn''

==General==

Aethelaine is the local lady of [[Jurador]], a town in [[Altara]]. She apparently says whatever the salt merchants tell her to say.

She swore the Oaths of Return to the [[Seanchan]], and offered to pay them a salt taxt.

Her palace is located on Jurador's main square, but it does not look much different than the salt merchants' houses.

(Reference: [[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 29|Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 29]])

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Aeron

2007-05-20T06:51:44Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General==

Aeron is a [[Wise One]] of the Black Water sept of the Nakai [[Aiel]] ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 23|TFoH, Ch. 23]]). She cannot channel, but she stands high among the Wise Ones, higher than [[Daviena]], [[Losaine]] and [[Tialin]], all of whom can channel ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

She has gray hair ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 23|TFoH, Ch. 23]]). Her eyes are sky-blue ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

[[Egwene]] thinks to herself that Aeron is pleasant and smiling, with never a cross word ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 27|LoC, Ch. 27]]). After [[Rand]] is kidnapped by [[Elaida]]'s [[Aes Sedai]], however, she is very cold towards Aes Sedai; [[Verin]] has never seen her smile at an Aes Sedai ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

Her apprentice is Estair ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 27|LoC, Ch. 27]]).

==Timeline==

* Aeron is one of the Wise Ones who accompanies Rand from the [[Aiel Waste]], through Jangai Pass and into [[Cairhien]] ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 23|TFoH, Ch. 23]]).

* When [[Sorilea]] overhears [[Aviendha]] asking Egwene to tell the Wise Ones that Aviendha does not wish to stay in Rand's tents anymore, Sorilea walks over to speak with them. [[Melaine]] and Aeron start to join them, but Sorilea tells them that [[Amys]] wishes to see them. They scurry back to the other Wise Ones ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 23|TFoH, Ch. 23]]).

* Sorilea sends Aeron, [[Colinda]] and [[Edarra]] to the Royal Library in Cairhien to see if they can find the information that [[Nesune Bihara]] is searching for; it has something to do with the seals on [[the Dark One]]'s prison. They sigh and mutter about it, but leave immediately ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 25|LoC, Ch. 25]]).

* Nesune thinks to herself about how three Aiel women seem to turn up whenever she is at the Royal Library ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 27|LoC, Ch. 27]]).

* Aeron and some other Wise Ones talk three [[Maidens]] into sneaking over the wall of Lady [[Arilyn]]'s Palace in the night to spy on the Aes Sedai. While they are climbing the roof into an attic, they are caught. They are later tossed back out into the street, so bruised they can barely walk. The other Wise Ones now take turns upbraiding Aeron and her friends; this is usually done in private, but Sorilea seems to be making a point of confronting them before many people. When some Shaido Wise Ones appear in the camp, they sneer at Aeron and the others, and wonder aloud what will happen when the Aes Sedai find out that they were responsible. They have begun to walk as small as the apprentices ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 32|LoC, Ch. 32]]).

* When Egwene admits that she has lied about being an Aes Sedai, most of the Wise Ones and their apprentices take turns whipping her to help her meet her ''[[toh]]''. Aeron seems to want to cut her in two ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 32|LoC, Ch. 32]]).

* Aeron, Tialin, [[Carahuin]] and a second Maiden bring [[Beldeine]] to Verin so that she can question her. Aeron picks up the notebook that Verin has dropped, but since Verin writes in code, she cannot tell what it says. She asks Verin how the questioning is going, and Verin tells her that all of the Aes Sedai say variations of the same thing. When Verin learns that [[Katerine Alruddin]] has escaped, Aeron tells her that she will not tell Rand about it, as he has enough to worry about ([[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|TPoD, Prologue]]).

==Quotes==

It never ceased to amaze Egwene that Sorilea should have an apprentice who was full of fun, while Aeron, pleasant and smiling, with never a cross word, had one who seemed to hunt for rules to obey. (Egwene; [[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 27|Lord of Chaos, Chapter 27]]).

Gold and ivory bracelets clattered softly as Aeron adjusted her dark shawl. She peered down as though trying to read Verin's thoughts. Aeron seemed to stand high among the Wise Ones, and while Verin occasionally had seen a smile crease those dark-tanned cheeks, a warm and easy smile, it was never directed at an Aes Sedai. ''We never suspected that you would be the ones to fail'', she had told Verin somewhat murkily. There had been nothing unclear in the rest of it, however. ''Aes Sedai have no honor. Give me one hair of suspicion, and I will strap you till you cannot stand, with my own hands. Give me two hairs, and I will stake you out for the vultures and the ants.'' (Verin; [[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|The Path of Daggers, Prologue]]).

Aeron arched an eyebrow at the Maiden coldly. "Did she speak to you, Carahuin?" Both Maidens suddenly became engrossed in the task of keeping Beldeine on her feet. Aeron merely glanced at Tialin, but the red-haired Wise One lowered her gaze. Verin was the next recipient of those attentions. "Your concern for Rand al'Thor does you... honor," Aeron said grudgingly. "He will be guarded. You have no need to know more. Or so much." Abruptly her tone hardened. "But apprentices do not use that tone with Wise Ones, Verin Mathwin ''Aes Sedai''." The last words were a sneer. (Aeron upon Verin learning that Katerine Alruddin has escaped; [[The Path of Daggers: Prologue|The Path of Daggers, Prologue]]).

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Aemlyn Carand

2007-05-20T06:46:31Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

== General ==

Aemlyn Carand is an [[Andor]]an noble and the High Seat of House Carand, one of the stronger Houses in Andor ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 19|TFoH, Ch. 19]]; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 17|TFoH, 17]]). She is married to Lord [[Culhan]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 28|LoC, Ch. 28]]).

Aemlyn is plump, and her hair is graying ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 17|TPoD, Ch. 17]]; [[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 18|TPoD, Ch. 18]]).

== Timeline ==

*On orders from Gaebril/[[Rahvin]], [[Morgase]] exiles Aemlyn Carand and several other Andoran nobles who were loyal to her ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 19|TFoH, Ch. 19]]).

*[[Reene Harfor]] tells [[Rand]] that Aemlyn and Culhan Carand arrived in [[Caemlyn]] the day before and are staying with Lord [[Pelivar]]. They have not yet been to the palace ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 28|LoC, Ch. 28]]).

*Rand meets with [[Dyelin]], [[Ellorien]], Aemlyn, [[Arathelle]], Pelivar and [[Luan]]. They doubt that [[Elayne]] is actually alive and on her way to [[Caemlyn]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 41|LoC, Ch. 41]]).

*[[Egwene]] is told that there is a nearby army consisting of Andorans and [[Murandy|Murandians]]. Arathelle and Pelivar are in charge. Although Aemlyn's name is not mentioned here, we later learn that she is with them. Egwene wants to meet with them ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 15|TPoD, Ch. 15]]).

*[[Siuan]] tells Egwene that Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar are on their way to the meeting with the Salidar Aes Sedai ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 16|TPoD, Ch. 16]]).

*Aemlyn, [[Culhan]], Arathelle and Pelivar from Andor, and [[Donel]], [[Cian]], [[Paitr]] and [[Segan]] from Murandy are introduced to Egwene by [[Sheriam]] (TPoD, Ch. 17).

*Arathelle speaks for the Andorans, telling Egwene and the Sitters that they are there to make sure that there is not a war between Aes Sedai on Andoran soil. Aemlyn nods in agreement with Pelivar when he tells Egwene that he would rather die defending his lands and people there than where his lands and people will die as well (TPoD, Ch. 17).

*After Egwene makes her announcement about the Salidar army staying in Murandy for a month and the novice book being open to women of all ages, Talmanes tells her that she has changed the border between Andor and Murandy; the Andoran nobles will stay where they are until the Salidar Aes Sedai leave, and after a month of them being there, the maps will begin to show that part of Murandy as belonging to Andor. Egwene begins to notice that the Murandian nobles are deferring to the Andoran nobles in an attempt to befriend them. Among other things, she sees Donel bow to Aemlyn (TPoD, Ch. 18).

*Aemlyn questions Egwene about her announcement on the novice book being open to anyone. She shakes her head at the answer (TPoD, Ch. 18).

*Birgitte tells Elayne and Dyelin that Aemlyn crossed the border between Murandy and Andor four days ago. Arathelle and Pelivar have also crossed the border, but the three are not together. Dyelin tells Elayne that they might be moving back to their estates, and that if they keep moving further apart, they will know for certain. Elayne hopes that they are indeed going to their estates, and will not ride towards Caemlyn. Dyelin tells Elayne that if they begin moving towards Caemlyn, then they are hoping that Luan, Abelle and/or Ellorien will be joining them. Elayne says that they must find a way to stop them from reaching Caemlyn (CoT, Ch. 14).

== Relationships ==

During the Succession, Aemlyn supported Morgase for the Lion Throne. Later, on orders from Gaebril/Rahvin, Morgase has her exiled. Aemlyn no longer wants a Trakand on the throne (TFoH, Ch. 19; CoT, Ch. 14).

Aemlyn supports Dyelin Taravin for the Lion Throne. Elayne thinks to herself that Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar seem willing to try to force her onto the throne (TPoD, Ch. 28; CoT, Ch. 14).

Aviendha seems to think of Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar as enemies (CoT, Ch. 14).

Elenia Sarand hopes that Aemlyn might support her for the throne (CoT, Ch. 15).

== Miscellaneous ==

*Morgase learns that Aemlyn is among the nobles who have not knelt to Rand (LoC, Ch. 9).

*Aemlyn and Culhan Carand are nearly as powerful as Pelivar Coelan (LoC, Ch. 28).

*During the meeting between the Andoran/Murandian nobles and the Salidar Aes Sedai, Arathelle, Aemlyn and Pelivar seem to think that Egwene is just mouthing the words the Sitters have put on her tongue (TPoD, Ch. 17).

*Egwene thinks to herself that while Arathelle and Aemlyn hold more power than most of the men, it is Pelivar and Culhan who ride with the soldiers; she wonders what the men think of their "agreement", where the Salidar Aes Sedai will stay put for a month and then leave Murandy and not bother Andor (TPoD, Ch. 18).

*Dyelin tells Elayne that, at the moment, her biggest worries are Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar, and that Ellorien and Luan, whom Dyelin thinks are still behind Elayne, might go over to them; they think Dyelin should have the throne (TPoD, Ch. 28).

== Quotes ==

"There have been arrivals in the city, my Lord Dragon, which Lord Bashere thought you should be told of as soon as possible. Lady Aemlyn and Lord Culhan entered yesterday at noon, and are staying with Lord Pelivar. Lady Arathelle came an hour later, with a large retinue. Lord Barel and Lord Macharan, Lady Sergase and Lady Negara entered separately in the night, with only a few retainers each. None has presented their respects at the Palace." (Reene Harfor to Rand; Lord of Chaos, Chapter 28).

"Elayne had never read of any queen being forced onto the throne -- that sort of thing might not have made it into the histories in any case -- yet Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar seemed willing to try, and not for hope of power for themselves. Dyelin did not want the throne, but she would hardly be a passive ruler. The simple fact was that Morgase Trakand's final year had been marred by blunder after blunder, and few knew or believed that she had been a captive of one of the Forsaken during that time. Some Houses wanted anyone except another Trakand on the throne. Or thought they did." (Elayne; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 14).

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Aemlyn Carand

2007-05-20T06:44:02Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

== General ==

Aemlyn Carand is an [[Andor]]an noble and the High Seat of House Carand, one of the stronger Houses in Andor ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 19|TFoH, Ch. 19]]; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 17|TFoH, 17]]). She is married to Lord [[Culhan]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 28|LoC, Ch. 28]]).

Aemlyn is plump, and her hair is graying ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 17|TPoD, Ch. 17]]; [[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 18|TPoD, Ch. 18]]).

== Timeline ==

*On orders from Gaebril/[[Rahvin]], [[Morgase]] exiles Aemlyn Carand and several other Andoran nobles who were loyal to her ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 19|TFoH, Ch. 19]]).

*[[Reene Harfor]] tells [[Rand]] that Aemlyn and Culhan Carand arrived in [[Caemlyn]] the day before and are staying with Lord [[Pelivar]]. They have not yet been to the palace ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 28|LoC, Ch. 28]]).

*Rand meets with [[Dyelin]], [[Ellorien]], Aemlyn, [[Arathelle]], Pelivar and [[Luan]]. They doubt that [[Elayne]] is actually alive and on her way to [[Caemlyn]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 41|LoC, Ch. 41]]).

*[[Egwene]] is told that there is a nearby army consisting of Andorans and [[Murandy|Murandians]]. Arathelle and Pelivar are in charge. Although Aemlyn's name is not mentioned here, we later learn that she is with them. Egwene wants to meet with them ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 15|TPoD, Ch. 15]]).

*[[Siuan]] tells Egwene that Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar are on their way to the meeting with the Salidar Aes Sedai ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 16|TPoD, Ch. 16]]).

*Aemlyn, [[Culhan]], Arathelle and Pelivar from Andor, and [[Donel]], [[Cian]], [[Paitr]] and [[Segan]] from Murandy are introduced to Egwene by [[Sheriam]] (TPoD, Ch. 17).

*Arathelle speaks for the Andorans, telling Egwene and the Sitters that they are there to make sure that there is not a war between Aes Sedai on Andoran soil. Aemlyn nods in agreement with Pelivar when he tells Egwene that he would rather die defending his lands and people there than where his lands and people will die as well (TPoD, Ch. 17).

*After Egwene makes her announcement about the Salidar army staying in Murandy for a month and the novice book being open to women of all ages, Talmanes tells her that she has changed the border between Andor and Murandy; the Andoran nobles will stay where they are until the Salidar Aes Sedai leave, and after a month of them being there, the maps will begin to show that part of Murandy as belonging to Andor. Egwene begins to notice that the Murandian nobles are deferring to the Andoran nobles in an attempt to befriend them. Among other things, she sees Donel bow to Aemlyn (TPoD, Ch. 18).

*Aemlyn questions Egwene about her announcement on the novice book being open to anyone. She shakes her head at the answer (TPoD, Ch. 18).

*Birgitte tells Elayne and Dyelin that Aemlyn crossed the border between Murandy and Andor four days ago. Arathelle and Pelivar have also crossed the border, but the three are not together. Dyelin tells Elayne that they might be moving back to their estates, and that if they keep moving further apart, they will know for certain. Elayne hopes that they are indeed going to their estates, and will not ride towards Caemlyn. Dyelin tells Elayne that if they begin moving towards Caemlyn, then they are hoping that Luan, Abelle and/or Ellorien will be joining them. Elayne says that they must find a way to stop them from reaching Caemlyn (CoT, Ch. 14).

== Relationships ==

During the Succession, Aemlyn supported Morgase for the Lion Throne. Later, on orders from Gaebril/Rahvin, Morgase has her exiled. Aemlyn no longer wants a Trakand on the throne (TFoH, Ch. 19; CoT, Ch. 14).

Aemlyn supports Dyelin Taravin for the Lion Throne. Elayne thinks to herself that Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar seem willing to try to force her onto the throne (TPoD, Ch. 28; CoT, Ch. 14).

Aviendha seems to think of Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar as enemies (CoT, Ch. 14).

Elenia Sarand hopes that Aemlyn might support her for the throne (CoT, Ch. 15).

== Miscellaneous ==

*Morgase learns that Aemlyn is among the nobles who have not knelt to Rand (LoC, Ch. 9).

*Aemlyn and Culhan Carand are nearly as powerful as Pelivar Coelan (LoC, Ch. 28).

*During the meeting between the Andoran/Murandian nobles and the Salidar Aes Sedai, Arathelle, Aemlyn and Pelivar seem to think that Egwene is just mouthing the words the Sitters have put on her tongue (TPoD, Ch. 17).

*Egwene thinks to herself that while Arathelle and Aemlyn hold more power than most of the men, it is Pelivar and Culhan who ride with the soldiers; she wonders what the men think of their "agreement", where the Salidar Aes Sedai will stay put for a month and then leave Murandy and not bother Andor (TPoD, Ch. 18).

*Dyelin tells Elayne that, at the moment, her biggest worries are Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar, and that Ellorien and Luan, who Dyelin thinks are still behind Elayne, might go over to them; they think Dyelin should have the throne (TPoD, Ch. 28).

== Quotes ==

"There have been arrivals in the city, my Lord Dragon, which Lord Bashere thought you should be told of as soon as possible. Lady Aemlyn and Lord Culhan entered yesterday at noon, and are staying with Lord Pelivar. Lady Arathelle came an hour later, with a large retinue. Lord Barel and Lord Macharan, Lady Sergase and Lady Negara entered separately in the night, with only a few retainers each. None has presented their respects at the Palace." (Reene Harfor to Rand; Lord of Chaos, Chapter 28).

"Elayne had never read of any queen being forced onto the throne -- that sort of thing might not have made it into the histories in any case -- yet Aemlyn, Arathelle and Pelivar seemed willing to try, and not for hope of power for themselves. Dyelin did not want the throne, but she would hardly be a passive ruler. The simple fact was that Morgase Trakand's final year had been marred by blunder after blunder, and few knew or believed that she had been a captive of one of the Forsaken during that time. Some Houses wanted anyone except another Trakand on the throne. Or thought they did." (Elayne; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 14).

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Aeldra

2007-05-20T06:35:58Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General==

On a trip to ''[[Tel'aran'rhiod]]'', [[Egwene]] sees a man appear in gilded, ornately worked plate and mail armor, with a pointed golden helmet crested with white egret plumes under his arm. He calls out for a woman named Aeldra to come see him, as he has been named the Lord Captain of the Panarch's Legion.

(Reference: [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 11|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 11]]).

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Aedomon

2007-05-20T06:31:34Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General ==

Aedomon was a king of [[Safer]], one of the Ten Nations, before the [[Trolloc Wars]]

He had a glossy black beard, and is referred to as "villainous."

The song "Midean's Ford" tells about a war that took place between Safer and [[Manetheren]], when Aedomon led the Saferi down upon unsuspecting Manetheren. [[Buiryn]], the then-king of Manetheren, gathered his men and met Aedomon at Midean's Ford. As the story goes, the men of Manetheren were outnumbered, but they fought so valiantly that their courage touched Aedomon's heart, and he let the remaining Manetheren men go free.

[[Mat]] remembers the actual battle, from one of his "memories." He had counseled Buiryn not to fight Aedomon, but Buiryn had gone anyway. Mat does not think that Aedomon actually turned his men back to Safer; he has memories of dying at the battle.

Mat also remembers a fragment of seeing Aedomon's death at a later date. Aedomon, now gray-bearded, went down in a sharp fight in a forest, killed by an unarmored, beardless boy.

(Reference: [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 37]]).

==Quotes==

"Soft, the winds, like springtime's fingers. 
Soft, the rains, like heaven's tears. 
Soft, the years roll by in gladness, 
never hinting storms to come, 
never hinting whirlwinds' ravage, 
rain of steel and battle thunder, 
war to tear the heart asunder." 

"Back across the blood-red water, 
marching back with heads held high. 
No surrender, arm or sword, 
no surrender, heart or soul. 
Honor be theirs, ever after, 
honor all the Age shall know." 
(Part of "Midean's Ford"; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 37]]).

"It was "Midean's Ford." An old song; of Manetheren, oddly enough, and war before the Trolloc Wars. Natael did a fair job of it; nothing like Thom's sonorous recitals, of course, but the rolling words drew a crowd of Aiel thick around the edge of the fire's light. Villainous Aedomon led the Saferi down on unsuspecting Manetheren, pillaging and burning, driving all before them until King Buiryn gathered Manetheren's strength, and the men of Manetheren met the Saferi at Midean's Ford, holding, though heavily outnumbered, through three days of unrelenting battle, while the river ran red and vultures blacked the sky. On the third day, numbers dwindling, hope fading, Buiryn and his men fought their way across the ford in a desperate sortie, driving deep into Aedomon's horde, seeking to turn the enemy back by killing Aedomon himself. But forces too great to overpower swept in around them, trapping them, driving them ever in on themselves. Surrounding their king and the Red Eagle banner, they fought on, refusing surender even when their doom became clear." (Mat; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 37]])

"It had not been that way, of course. Mat could remember -- Light, I don't want to! But it came anyway -- he remembered counseling Buiryn not to accept the offer, being told in return that the smallest chance was better than none. Aedomon, glossy black beard hanging below the steel mesh that veiled his face, drew his spearmen back, waited until they were strung out and nearly to the ford before the hidden archers rose and the cavalry charged in. As for turning back to Safer.... Mat did not think so. His last memory at the ford was trying to keep his feet, waist-deep in the river with three arrows in him, but there was something later, a fragment. Seeing Aedomon, gray-bearded now, go down in a sharp fight in a forest, toppling from his rearing horse, the spear in his back put there by an unarmored, beardless boy. This was worse than the holes had been." (Mat; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 37]])

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Adria

2007-05-18T05:33:23Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General==

Adria is a contortionist who works in [[Valan Luca]]'s circus ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 2|CoT, Ch. 2]]).

She is a slim woman ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 2|CoT, Ch. 2]]).

[[Mat]] finds Adria, [[Gillin]], [[Jameine]], [[Merici]] and [[Neilyn]] with [[Olver]] after he finishes talking with [[Aludra]] ([[Winter's Heart: Chapter 15|WH, Ch. 15]]).

Olver tells Adria that her lips make him want to kiss her ([[Winter's Heart: Chapter 15|WH, Ch. 15]]).

She and a sword juggler named [[Rumann]] have settled in happily together ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 2|CoT, Ch. 2]]).

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Adora Aybara

2007-05-18T05:31:18Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General==

Adora Aybara is a girl from [[the Two Rivers]], the eldest of [[Perrin]]'s two younger sisters. Her parents are [[Con Aybara|Con]] and [[Joslyn Aybara]], and her siblings are Perrin, [[Deselle Aybara|Deselle]] and [[Paetram Aybara|Paet]]. The Aybara family lives on a farm near [[Emond's Field]] ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

Adora is about a year younger than [[Egwene]], as Egwene thinks to herself that Adora will not have to carry water at the annual sheep shearing until the next year, while Egwene has to carry water for the first time that year ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]). She was sixteen when she died ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

==Timeline==

*At the annual sheep shearing, Adora waits sullenly, wanting to be off playing with her friends, while her parents speak with [[Haral Luhhan]] about Perrin becoming the Blacksmith's apprentice ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]).

*At the sheep shearing, Adora watches Egwene, who is watching Perrin, and asks Egwene as to why she is staring at her brother. Egwene asks sweetly if Adora is lonely without her dolls, and is pleased by Adora's outraged expression. Egwene then leaves Adora, claiming that she has work to do ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]).

*After her parents insult [[Padan Fain]] for calling Perrin a [[Darkfriend]], Fain kills Perrin's entire family ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

*Adora and the rest of the Aybara family are buried beneath the apple trees on the Aybara farm ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

*[[Bran al'Vere]] tells Perrin that his family is dead. Perrin cannot believe it ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

*Perrin visits the graves of his family ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 40|TSR, Ch. 40]]).

==Miscellaneous==

*Adora and Deselle always put apple blossoms in their hair in the spring ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

*As Perrin cries out his grief over the death of his family, many memories play through his mind, including one of Adora and Deselle, teasing him the first time he shaved ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 30|TSR, Ch. 30]]).

*[[Verin]] tells Perrin that if there was anything she and [[Alanna]] could have done to save his family, they would have done it ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

*[[Padan Fain]] thinks to himself that he should have restrained himself at the Aybara farm ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

*As Perrin fights [[Trollocs]], he thinks of Adora, Deselle and his mother ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 40|TSR, Ch. 40]]).

*Perrin thinks to himself that nothing will ever repay for Adora, Deselle and Paet ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]).

==Quotes==

"Adora, his other sister, stood with her arms folded across her chest and a sullen expression that she was trying to hide from her mother. Adora would not have to carry water until next year, and she probably was anxious to be off playing with her friends." (Egwene; [[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|The Eye of the World, Ravens]]).

"Perrin, of course. Why are you staring at him? Everybody says you'll marry Rand al'Thor. When you're older, I mean, and have your hair in a braid." (Adora to Egwene; [[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|The Eye of the World, Ravens]].

"Perrin is pretty, of course. At least, I've heard lots of girls say so. And lots of girls look at him, just like you and Cilia." (Adora to Egwene; [[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|The Eye of the World, Ravens]]).

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Adora Aybara

2007-05-18T05:30:03Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General==

Adora Aybara is a girl from [[the Two Rivers]], the eldest of [[Perrin]]'s two younger sisters. Her parents are [[Con Aybara|Con]] and [[Joslyn Aybara]], and her siblings are Perrin, [[Deselle Aybara|Deselle]] and [[Paetram Aybara|Paet]]. The Aybara family lives on a farm near [[Emond's Field]] ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

Adora is about a year younger than [[Egwene]], as Egwene thinks to herself that Adora will not have to carry water at the annual sheep shearing until the next year, while Egwene has to carry water for the first time that year ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]). She was sixteen when she died ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

==Timeline==

*At the annual sheep shearing, Adora waits sullenly, wanting to be off playing with her friends, while her parents speak with [[Haral Luhhan]] about Perrin becoming the Blacksmith's apprentice ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]).

*At the sheep shearing, Adora watches Egwene, who is watching Perrin, and asks Egwene as to why she is staring at her brother. Egwene asks sweetly if Adora is lonely without her dolls, and is pleased by Adora's outraged expression. Egwene then leaves Adora, claiming that she has work to do ([[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|TEotW, Ravens]]).

*After her parents insult [[Padan Fain]] for calling Perrin a [[Darkfriend]], Fain kills Perrin's entire family ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

*Adora and the rest of the Aybara family are buried beneath the apple trees on the Aybara farm ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

*[[Bran al'Vere]] tells Perrin that his family is dead. Perrin cannot believe it ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

*Perrin visits the graves of his family ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 40|TSR, Ch. 40]]).

==Miscellaneous==

*Adora and Deselle always put apple blossoms in their hair in the spring ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

*As Perrin cries out his grief over the death of his family, many memories play through his mind, including one of Adora and Deselle teasing him the first time he shaved ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 30|TSR, Ch. 30]]).

*[[Verin]] tells Perrin that if there was anything she and [[Alanna]] could have done to save his family, they would have done it ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

*[[Padan Fain]] thinks to himself that he should have restrained himself at the Aybara farm ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

*As Perrin fights [[Trollocs]], he thinks of Adora, Deselle and his mother ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 40|TSR, Ch. 40]]).

*Perrin thinks to himself that nothing will ever repay for Adora, Deselle and Paet ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]).

==Quotes==

"Adora, his other sister, stood with her arms folded across her chest and a sullen expression that she was trying to hide from her mother. Adora would not have to carry water until next year, and she probably was anxious to be off playing with her friends." (Egwene; [[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|The Eye of the World, Ravens]]).

"Perrin, of course. Why are you staring at him? Everybody says you'll marry Rand al'Thor. When you're older, I mean, and have your hair in a braid." (Adora to Egwene; [[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|The Eye of the World, Ravens]].

"Perrin is pretty, of course. At least, I've heard lots of girls say so. And lots of girls look at him, just like you and Cilia." (Adora to Egwene; [[The Eye of the World: Ravens Prologue|The Eye of the World, Ravens]]).

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Admer Nem

2007-05-18T05:27:56Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

== General ==

Admer Nem is a farmer who lives in Kore Springs, [[Andor]]. He is married to a woman named [[Maigan Nem]] ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

He is stout, and his hair is described as being lank and thin ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

== Timeline ==

*One night, after their escape from [[Tar Valon]], [[Min]], [[Siuan]], [[Leane]] and [[Logain]] stay in Admer Nem's barn. When he discovers them there just before dawn, Logain knocks him down, giving him a bump on the head and sending his lantern flying. The barn burns down, and his milk cows die. Logain flees, stealing a bag of money as he leaves, and leaves Min, Siuan and Leane on their own. Admer, along with his brothers, cousins and their wives, wanted to hang the perpetrators on the spot, until one of [[Gareth Bryne]]'s retainers happened by ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

*Gareth Bryne holds a trial for Min, Siuan and Leane. Admer tells his side of the story, which he does straightforwardly for the most part, though he makes it sound like Logain tried to fight him instead of just hitting him over the head ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

*Gareth Bryne finds Min, Siuan and Leane guilty. He tells Admer Nem that he will give him the cost of his barn and milk cows, pay him a silver mark for the bump on his head, and repay him the money that was stolen, but only after his assistant has satisfied herself as to how much was stolen. Min, Siuan and Leane will in turn work for Gareth Bryne at normal wages until he has made his money back ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

*Gareth Bryne tells his assistant, [[Caralin]], to speak with Admer and find out how much he owes him ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

== Miscellaneous ==

*When Caralin returns from speaking to Admer, she says it will takes days to get a straight answer from the Nems, and that Admer would have five new barns and fifty cows if she would give them to him ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

*Gareth tells Caralin to keep a close eye on Admer and his kin, as they will try to cheat her as much as they can ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|TFoH, Ch. 1]]).

== Quotes ==

"He gave a fairly straightforward account of discovering them in the hayloft and ordering them out, though he made Logain near a foot taller and turned the man's single blow into a fight, where Nem gave as good as he got. The lantern fell, the hay went up, and the rest of the family came spilling out of the farmhouse into the predawn; the prisoners were seized and the barn burned to the ground, and then the loss of the purse from the house was discovered. He did slight the part where Lord Bryne's retainer rode by as some of the family were bringing out ropes and eyeing tree limbs." (Min; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 1]]).

"'I have reached my decision,' Bryne said to the room at large. 'The crimes are serious, and nothing I have heard alters the facts. If three men sneak into another's house to steal his candlesticks and one of them attacks the owner, all three are equally guilty. There must be recompense. Master Nem, I will give you the cost of rebuilding your barn, plus the price of six milkcows.' The stout farmer's eyes brightened, until Bryne added, 'Caralin will disburse the coin to you when she is content as to costs and prices. Some of your cows were going dry, I hear.' The slim woman in gray nodded in satisfaction. 'For the bump on your head, I award you one silver mark. Don't complain,' he said firmly as Nem opened his mouth. 'Maigan has given you worse for drinking too much.' A ripple of laughter among the onlookers greeted that, not diminished at all by Nem's half-abashed glares, and perhaps spurred by the tightlipped look Maigan gave her husband. 'I will also replace the amount of the stolen purse. Once Caralin has satisfied herself as to how much was in it.' Nem and his wife appeared equally disgruntled, but they held their tongues; it was plain he had given them what he would. Min began to feel hope." (Gareth Bryne; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1|The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 1]])

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Admar

2007-05-18T05:25:36Z

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''Author: Leora Oldessroth''

==General==

Admar is a soldier in the [[Band of the Red Hand]] who helps [[Mat]] fight the [[Seanchan]]. He leads a group of soldiers in the battle ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 27|KoD, Ch. 27]]).

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Adine Canford

2007-05-18T05:23:41Z

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''Author: Estyrien al'Halien''

==General==

Adine Canford is an [[Aes Sedai]] of the [[Blue Ajah]] ([[New Spring: Chapter 14|NS, Ch. 14]]). She, of course, sides with the [[Salidar Aes Sedai]] when [[the Tower]] splits ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 17|CoT, Ch. 17]]).

Adine is plump and has short, black hair and blue eyes. She comes from [[Andor]], though she does not display the normal Andoran arrogance ([[New Spring: Chapter 14|NS, Ch. 14]]).

==Miscellaneous==

* Adine was friends with [[Moiraine]], [[Siuan]] and [[Leane]] ([[New Spring: Chapter 14|NS, Ch. 14]]).

* Adine is relatively weak in [[the One Power]] ([[New Spring: Chapter 14|NS, Ch. 14]]).

* At least one of Moiraine's eyes-and-ears sent reports to Adine if Moiraine was not in the Tower ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 42|TDR, Ch. 42]]).

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Adelin

2007-05-18T05:22:11Z

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''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

== General ==

Adelin is an [[Aiel]] of the Jindo Taardad ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 50|TSR, Ch. 50]]). She is a [[Maiden of the Spear]] ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|TSR, Ch. 37]]).

Adelin has yellow hair and a handsome but hard face with a thin white scar on one cheek ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|TSR, Ch. 37]]). She is tall, even for an Aiel woman, just a hand shorter than [[Rand]] ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 50|TSR, Ch. 50]]). She is somewhere around ten years older than Rand ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|TSR, Ch. 37]]).

== Timeline ==

*Adelin was one of the Maidens in the Stone of Tear ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|TSR, Ch. 37]]).

*After doing some scouting, Adelin approaches [[Rhuarc]]. Seeing [[Aviendha]] with Rand, she gives Aviendha a quick look of curiosity and sympathy, though she ignores Rand. She tells Rhuarc that there is trouble at Imre Stand, and receives instructions to inform the Wise Ones ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|TSR, Ch. 37]]).

*Wanting to buy a gift for Aviendha, Rand looks at several gift choices. Adelin produces a wide bracelet of ivory heavily carved with roses, and Rand thinks that it is perfect. Learning that it is for Aviendha, Adelin will not let him pay for it. Rand wants to know why, hoping that it will not dishonor Aviendha, and Adelin replies that it will not. She has a ''[[gai'shain]]'' woman pour two cups of bitter tea. They drink, and she kisses him on each cheek, telling him to "remember honor". He is confused, but follows her lead. He has to repeat the ritual with all of the Maidens present. What is happening, though Rand does not know it, is the Maidens think that Rand is trying to attract Aviendha's interest, and they have approved of him ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 50|TSR, Ch. 50]]).

*Adelin tells Rand that the Maidens carry his honor, because his mother was a Maiden. He accepts their offer of an escort to Alcair Dal, and he, Adelin and the nine other Maidens who will go with them go through the "remember honor" ceremony again, this time with ''oosquai''. Afterwards, they tuck him into his blankets ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*Adelin and nine of the Maidens escort Rand into Alcair Dal as his honor guard. As they pass the Shaido, Adelin and the other Maidens act as if they do not exist ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*Adelin nods encouragingly to Rand as he steps forward to speak to the Aiel at Alcair Dal ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*When [[Couladin]] claims that he is the ''Car’a’carn'', Adelin and the other nine Maidens heft their spears as if they expect to have to use them at any moment ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*When Rand reveals that the Aiel are related to the [[Tuatha'an]], Adelin stares at him, stricken ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*When Couladin throws a spear at Rand, Adelin jumps up, catching it with her buckler. The force of it swings her around ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*When Rand causes it to rain at Alcair Dal and [[Lanfear]] creates a shield around them, cutting out the others so that she can yell at him for ruining her plans, Adelin pounds her fists against the shield, trying to force her way through to him ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

*When Rand returns to Alcair Dal from [[Rhuidean]] and capturing [[Asmodean]], he sees [[Moiraine]], [[Egwene]], Aviendha, the Wise Ones and clan chiefs, [[Lan]] and [[Mat]]. Mat is squatting a little ways away, with Adelin and the other Maidens around him. Before anyone can speak, Rand asks Adelin to send someone to stop beating [[Isendre]], since he now knows, from Lanfear, that she is not as big of a thief as they thought her to be. She looks startled, but sends one of the other Maidens off immediately. She then hands him his coat ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 58|TSR, Ch. 58]]).

*Adelin and the other nine Maidens surround Rand as he leaves Alcair Dal ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 58|TSR, Ch. 58]]).

*After Rand meets with the clan chiefs, five Maidens, with Adelin leading them, escort Rand back to where the Maidens are staying, since that is where he stays, too. Once they arrive, they leave him to join their friends ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 3|TFoH, Ch. 3]]; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 4|TFoH, Ch. 4]]).

*When, after the Darkhound attack, [[Melindhra]] promises to keep an eye on Mat and comments that he is her little mischief maker now, Adelin tells her to "teach him to sing, spear-sister", and the other Maidens laugh. Rand tells them to let Mat rest. When they do not leave, but begin to leave on Moiraine's orders, Rand stops Adelin to ask her how he will use the Maidens in battle if they will not do what he tells them to. Adelin replies, in consternation, that in battle they will do as he says, but that, just now, he had not actually told them to go ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 6|TFoH, Ch. 6]]).

*Adelin is among a dozen Maidens who guard Rand's tent when they camp in Jangai Pass ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 21|TFoH, Ch. 21]]).

*When Shadowspawn attack the camp, Adelin and the other Maidens guarding Rand's tent run to join the fighting ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 22|TFoH, Ch. 22]]).

*When Adelin and the other Maidens return from the battle and learn that Rand was attacked by a [[Draghkar]], she apologizes, saying that they should have been there to protect him. Each of the Maidens offers him a spear, and when he asks what he is supposed to do with them, Adelin tells him that he can do whatever he wishes. Rand tells them to go back to guarding his tent ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 22|TFoH, Ch. 22]]).

*When Rand returns from speaking to Asmodean after the battle, they all jump to their feet, telling him that Aviendha and Egwene are angry with him, and giving him lots of different advice on how to handle them. Finally, Adelin tells Rand that they must speak of what happened that night, and how the Maidens failed to protect him. Rand replies that it was nothing, and that it is forgiven and forgotten ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 22|TFoH, Ch. 22]]).

*The Maidens who failed to protect Rand against the Draghkar, Adelin among them, speak to [[Bair]] and [[Amys]]. Egwene later sees them clutching children's dolls, and looking more stone-faced than usual, trying to pretend that they are not holding the dolls. The dolls are supposed to remind them that they are not children ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 23|TFoH, Ch. 23]]).

*Adelin, [[Enaila]] and [[Jolien]] hold Isendre down and shave her head, and also beat her with nettles, because she will not stop hanging around Rand. They tell her that the next time she so much as looks at him, they'll make her wear nettles, and that they will give her to Aviendha ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 29|TFoH, Ch. 29]]).

*Rand comments to [[Sulin]] that he has not seen Enaila or Adelin in days. Sulin tells him that they will return when they learn to stop playing with dolls. Rand tells Sulin to tell them that they are grown women and that they ought to act it ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 30|TFoH, Ch. 30]]).

*When Rand returns, exhausted, from battling [[Sammael]] and the Shaido, Sulin sends Adelin and Enaila to speak to Moiraine ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 44|TFoH, Ch. 44]]).

== Relationships ==

Adelin is often one of the Maidens guarding Rand ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 58|TSR, Ch. 58]]; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 21|TFoH, Ch. 21]]). She is the one who tells him that, because his mother was a Maiden of the Spear, the Maidens carry his honor ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]). When Rand announces publicly that ''Far Dareis Mai'' carries his honor, Adelin and the others grin widely ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|TSR, Ch. 57]]).

Adelin seems to approve of Rand buying a gift for Aviendha, and she will not let him pay for it. The Maidens think that he is interested in Aviendha, and have approved of his pursuing her ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 50|TSR, Ch. 50]]).

She is one of the Maidens who taught Mat how to play Maiden's Kiss ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 3|TFoH, Ch. 3]]).

Adelin and Enaila are almost rude when they tell Egwene that the business of ''Far Dareis Mai'' is no business of hers ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 7|TFoH, Ch. 7]]).

Adelin is one of the Maidens who punishes Isendre for not leaving Rand alone. One time when Isendre appears in Rand's rooms with wine, Aviendha says that Adelin thought the last time would have taught her. They finally shave her hair off and beat her with nettles ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 4|TFoH, Ch. 4]]).

== Quotes ==

"You have no society, Adelin had told him when he suggested some other than the Maidens of the Spear might provide his escort. Each chief, whether of clan or sept, would be accompanied by men from the society he had belonged to before becoming chief. You have no society, but your mother was a Maiden. The yellow-haired woman and the other nine had not looked at Aviendha, a few steps away in the entry hall to Lian's roof; they had not looked intently. For countless years Maidens who would not give up the spear have given their babes for the Wise Ones to hand to other women, none knowing where the child went or even whether boy or girl. Now a Maiden's son has come back to us, and we know him. We will go to Alcair Dal for your honor, son of Shaiel, a Maiden of the Chumai Taardad. Her face was so set -- all of their faces were, including Aviendha's -- that he thought they might offer to dance the spears if he refused." (Rand about Adelin; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 57|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 57]])

"Taking a deep breath, Adelin held out one of her spears, horizontally in front of him, rock-steady. The others did the same, one spear each. 'We -- I -- failed,' Adelin said. 'We should have been here when the Draghkar came. Instead we ran like children to dance the spears.'" (Adelin to Rand; [[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 22|The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 22]])

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Adeleas Namelle

2007-05-17T13:17:32Z

Sela Narian: /* General */

''Author: Sayerin Assnobahr''

==General==

Adeleas Namelle is an [[Aes Sedai]] of the [[Brown Ajah]]. Her sister, [[Vandene]], is her mirror image. They live in [[Arafel]] in a small farming community called Tifan's Well ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|TGH, Ch. 22]]). They took a voluntary retreat from [[the White Tower]] over seventy years ago to write the history of the world since the Breaking ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|TGH, Ch. 22]]; [[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 28|TPoD, Ch. 28]]). Adeleas is slender and graceful with a straight back. Her hair is almost white, and she is very old ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|TGH, Ch. 22]]; [[A Crown of Swords: Chapter 16|ACoS, Ch. 16]]). She has fine bones and a long patrician face ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 29|LoC, Ch. 29]]).

She joined with the [[Salidar Aes Sedai]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 30|LoC, Ch. 30]]).

==Timeline==

* Adeleas and Vandene retire from the White Tower to Tifan's Well ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|TGH, Ch. 22]]; [[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 28|TPoD, Ch. 28]]).

* [[Moiraine]] goes to Tifan's Well to make use of Adeleas and Vandene's library ([[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|TGH, Ch. 22]]).

* Adeleas and Vandene arrive in [[Salidar]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 29|LoC, Ch. 29]]).

* Adeleas, Vandene, [[Elayne]], [[Nynaeve]], [[Mat]] and others enter the gateway from Salidar to [[Ebou Dar]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 44|LoC, Ch. 44]]).

* Elayne takes Adeleas, [[Careane]], [[Merilille]], [[Sareitha]] and Vandene to the Kin house to meet [[Reanne]] and the Elders ([[A Crown of Swords: Chapter 31|ACoS, Ch. 31]]).

* At the Tarasin Palace stableyard, five Aes Sedai (Merilille, Adeleas, Vandene, Sareitha, Careane), the rest of the Kin, some Warders and twenty Sea Folk go through the gateway made by [[Aviendha]] ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 1|TPoD, Ch. 1]]).

* Adeleas and Vandene start questioning [[Ispan]] ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 4|TPoD, Ch. 4]]).

* While Adeleas and the other Aes Sedai travel to [[Andor]] with Elayne, the [[Seanchan]] attack the farm ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 6|TPoD, Ch. 6]]).

* Adeleas drags the [[Saldaea]]n Garenia Rosoinde, one of the Kin in front of Elayne and claims this is the runaway novice [[Zarya Alkaese]] ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 28|TPoD, Ch. 28]]).

* Two days before they reach [[Caemlyn]], Adeleas and Ispan are found drugged and murdered in a small hut outside of Cullen's Crossing ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 28|TPoD, Ch. 28]]). We find out later that Careane committed the deed ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 31|KoD, Ch. 31]]).

==Miscellaneous==

* They showed openly their struggle with their hatred towards Ispan ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 3|TPoD, Ch. 3]]).

* Elayne believes that one of Merilille, Sareitha or Careane murdered Adeleas ([[Crossroads of Twilight: Chapter 11|CoT, Ch. 11]]). [[Kirstian]] and Zarya consider the fact that one of Merilille, Sareitha or Careane could have killed Ispan and Adeleas at Harlon Bridge ([[Winter's Heart: Chapter 8|WH, Ch. 8]]).

==Quotes==

"Adeleas turned to study the Draghkar as if it were a puzzling passage in one of her books. 'Whether Aes Sedai are involved or not, whatever could have brought it here?'" (Adeleas to Moiraine; [[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|The Great Hunt, Chapter 22]])

"None of the villagers had any suspicion that the two elderly sisters living in this snug house were Aes Sedai. One did not suspect such things in a small place like Tifan's Well, a farming community deep in the grassy plains of Arafel. The villagers came to the sisters for advice on their problems and cures for their ills, and valued them as women blessed by the Light, but no more. Adeleas and Vandene had gone into voluntary retreat together so long ago that few even in the White Tower remembered they still lived." (Moiraine; [[The Great Hunt: Chapter 22|The Great Hunt, Chapter 22]])

"However many years those Aes Sedai faces hid, Vandene and Adeleas had to be old enough to be the younger women's mothers if not grandmothers." (Mat; [[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 47|Lord of Chaos, Chapter 47]])

"Adeleas blinked, and pulled herself back to the topic. 'The Kin help runaways. They always have two or three women in Tar Valon keeping watch. For one thing, they approach almost every woman put out, in a very circumspect way, and for another, they manage to find every runaway, whether novice or Accepted. At least, none has made it off the island without their help since the Trolloc Wars.'" (Adeleas to Elayne; [[A Crown of Swords: Chapter 30|A Crown of Swords, Chapter 30]]).

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Adela

2007-05-17T12:02:15Z

Sela Narian: /* General */

''Author: Leora Oldessroth''

==General==

Adela is a girl who works in [[Toke Fearnim|Fearnim]]'s stable in [[Jurador]], [[Altara]], where [[Mat]] purchases the razor for [[Tuon]]. She is lanky, young and has a pimply face.

(Reference: [[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 6|Knife of Dreams, Chapter 6]]).

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Adden

2007-05-17T12:01:22Z

Sela Narian: /* Timeline */

''Author: Atarah al'Norahn''

==General==

Adden leads a band of brigands in [[Cairhien]]. His men kidnap [[Egwene]], [[Elayne]] and [[Nynaeve]] and try to sell them to three [[Myrddraal]] who are looking for the girls. He apparently owns a boat and ships cargo on it.

He is large and fair-haired, and Egwene thinks to herself that he would be handsome if his face were cleaner.

Adden is possibly a [[Darkfriend]], though it's never stated, since he meets with three Myrddraal.

(Reference: [[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|The Dragon Reborn, Chapter 39]])

==Timeline==

* Some of Adden's men kidnap Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

* Adden shows up, and one of his men insists that Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve must be [[Aes Sedai]], because of their rings. Adden inspects the rings. He says that there is good money to be made in selling Aes Sedai, if you're willing to risk your life ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

* When three Myrddraal show up, Adden is the only man who does not back away, but even he is sweating profusely. Adden is informed that Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve are the ones the Myrddraal seek, and that Adden will be well rewarded ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

* [[Aiel]] warriors show up to rescue Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve. Adden and his men are killed ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

==Miscellaneous==

* When Egwene wakes up, she hears one brigand say to another that he better hope that Adden believes he saw Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve's great serpent rings before he kidnapped them ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

==Quotes==

"'You do better hope Adden does believe you did see those rings before you did decide,' another man said. 'He does want fat cargoes, not women, I think.' the first man muttered something coarse about what Adden could do with his leaky boat, and the cargoes, too." (Egwene listening to two of Adden's men; [[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|The Dragon Reborn, Chapter 39]]).

"The big, fair-haired man paid him no mind, only kept moving whatever it was on the table. 'Three Aes Sedai,' he murmured, then laughed. 'Good prices for Aes Sedai, if you have the belly to deal with the right buyer. If you're ready to risk having your belly ripped out through your mouth should you try selling him a pig in a sack. Not so safe as slitting the crew's throats on a trader's ship, eh, Coke? Not so easy, wouldn't you say?'" (Adden to his men; [[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|The Dragon Reborn, Chapter 39]]).

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Plural of Accepted

2007-05-17T11:58:01Z

Sela Narian:

''Author: Sela Narian''

We are speaking in whatever language they speak in the books, which has been conveniently translated for us into English by Robert Jordan. Thank you, sir! As such, we use the English word 'Accepted,' which, while it came from a Latin root (passive participle ''acceptus'' of ''accipere,'' which means 'to receive,' and is itself a conjoined verb of ''ad'' (to) + ''capere'' (to take), though that's neither here nor there), it still receives an ENGLISH indicator of past tense, being '-ed,' which comes from the Old English word 'dyde,' which became our 'did.' It's used as a suffix because that's how they did it in Early Germanic, from which Old English received a good amount of its grammar.

They are in a state of having been Accepted. It is a perfect passive participle. It is then used as the noun describing the state thereof; it's rather common. It would be given a different form for pluralized state, were this Latin, but unfortunately, it really isn't. We speak English. Proper grammar in English, as well as Whatever Language They're Speaking In Randland, Apparently, dictates that one not pluralize a noun that is derived from a perfect passive participle, as it is really only an adjective, in its basest description, and we don't pluralize adjectives in English to fit plural nouns. The noun to which it is fitted is merely implied.

In other words: Whenever we say 'Accepted,' what we're really meaning is 'Accepted Persons,' or 'Accepted Gals,' or 'Accepted Dealy-Bobs,' or whatever one might like to insert as the implied noun. The word 'Accepted,' one might note, never is itself changed for pluralization. The same rule applies to other WoT-ish words, such as 'Forsaken.'

And that is much more than you need to know, and less than I think everyone should know, in order to remain interesting!

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Plural of Accepted

2007-05-17T11:56:22Z

Sela Narian:

''Author: Sela Narian''

We are speaking in whatever language they speak in the books, which has been conveniently translated for us into English by Robert Jordan. Thank you, sir! As such, we use the English word 'Accepted,' which, while it came from a Latin root (passive participle ''acceptus'' of ''accipere,'' which means 'to receive,' and is itself a conjoined verb of ''ad'' (to) + ''capere'' (to take), though that's neither here nor there), it still receives an ENGLISH indicator of past tense, being '-ed,' which comes from the Old English word 'dyde,' which became our 'did.' It's used as a suffix because that's how they did it in Early Germanic, from which Old English received a good amount of its grammar.

They are in a state of having been Accepted. It is a perfect passive participle. It is then used as the noun describing the state thereof; it's rather common. It would be given a different form for pluralized state, were this Latin, but unfortunately, it really isn't. We speak English. Proper grammar in English, as well as Whatever Language They're Speaking In Randland, Apparently, dictates that one not pluralize a noun that is derived from a perfect passive participle, as it is really only an adjective, in its basest description, and we don't pluralize adjectives in English to fit plural nouns. The noun to which it is fitted is merely implied.

In other words: Whenever we say Accepted, what we're really meaning is Accepted Persons, or Accepted Gals, or Accepted Dealy-Bobs, or whatever one might like to insert as the implied noun. The word 'Accepted,' one might note, never is itself changed for pluralization. The same rule applies to other WoT-ish words, such as 'Forsaken.'

And that is much more than you need to know, and less than I think everyone should know, in order to remain interesting!

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Adan

2007-05-17T11:51:13Z

Sela Narian: /* Timeline */

''Author: Kyria d'Oreyn''

==General==
Adan was a [[Da'shain Aiel]] during the [[Breaking of the World]], and [[Rand]]'s ancestor. His parents were [[Jonai]] and [[Alnora]], his siblings [[Esole]] and [[Willim]]. Together with his wife [[Siedre]], he had five children: [[Elwin]], [[Jaren]], [[Marind]], [[Rhea (1)|Rhea]] and [[Sorelle]].

In Rand's first vision of him, he is a white-haired old man; then a man in his middle years; then a tall, young man with weary blue eyes; and at last a child of ten.

From his first days, he had been faithful to the duty toward the [[Aes Sedai]] - and he did not abandon it, no matter the cost.

([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 25|TSR, Ch. 25]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|Ch. 26]])

==Timeline==

* His father Jonai got the instruction to lead the Aiel out of [[Paaran Disen]] to a place of safety when Adan was ten ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|TSR, Ch. 26]]).

* He saw his first [[Ogier]] as a young man, on the day his father died ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|TSR, Ch. 26]]).

* Elwin, Sorelle and Jaren died one after one, Marind was killed and Rhea got taken away in a raid. During this raid, Siedre was killed as well. On the same day, his Aiel split with the Lost Ones, because for them, searching for a song to bring back happier times was more important than finding a safe place for things the Aes Sedai had given them ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|TSR, Ch. 26]]).

* When his greatdaughter, [[Maigran]], got kidnapped during another raid years later, he and his family were ready to take the pain and go on, as the Covenant says. He would have prevented his greatson, [[Lewin]], from rescuing his sister if he had known, but Maigran is freed in trade for the raider's life. Adan and his family do not want killers among them, and leave Lewin with his friends behind. The Jenn Aiel split with the rest ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 25|TSR, Ch. 25]]).

==Quotes==
"What of the Covenant? We harm no one. No one! There is no reason good enough to justify killing another human being." (Adan to Lewin; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 25|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 25]])

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Adan

2007-05-17T11:49:08Z

Sela Narian: /* General */

''Author: Kyria d'Oreyn''

==General==
Adan was a [[Da'shain Aiel]] during the [[Breaking of the World]], and [[Rand]]'s ancestor. His parents were [[Jonai]] and [[Alnora]], his siblings [[Esole]] and [[Willim]]. Together with his wife [[Siedre]], he had five children: [[Elwin]], [[Jaren]], [[Marind]], [[Rhea (1)|Rhea]] and [[Sorelle]].

In Rand's first vision of him, he is a white-haired old man; then a man in his middle years; then a tall, young man with weary blue eyes; and at last a child of ten.

From his first days, he had been faithful to the duty toward the [[Aes Sedai]] - and he did not abandon it, no matter the cost.

([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 25|TSR, Ch. 25]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|Ch. 26]])

==Timeline==

* His father Jonai got the instruction to lead the Aiel out of [[Paaran Disen]] to a place of safety when Adan was ten ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|TSR, Ch. 26]]).

* He saw his first [[Ogier]] as a young man, on the day his father died ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|TSR, Ch. 26]]).

* Elwin, Sorelle and Jaren died one after one, Marind was killed and Rhea got taken away in a raid. During this raid Siedre was killed as well. On the same day, his Aiel split with the Lost Ones, because for them searching for a song to bring back happier times was more important than finding a safe place for things the Aes Sedai had given them ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 26|TSR, Ch. 26]]).

* When his greatdaughter [[Maigran]] got kidnapped during another raid years later, he and his family are ready to take the pain and go on, as the Covenant says. He would have prevented his greatson [[Lewin]] from rescuing his sister if he had known, but Maigran is freed in trade for the raider's life. Adan and his family do not want killers among them and leave Lewin with his friends behind. The Jenn Aiel split with the rest ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 25|TSR, Ch. 25]]).

==Quotes==
"What of the Covenant? We harm no one. No one! There is no reason good enough to justify killing another human being." (Adan to Lewin; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 25|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 25]])

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Tower Marriages

2007-05-15T06:40:13Z

Sela Narian: /* 2004 */

The following is a list of engaged and married couples who met on TarValon.net.

== Currently Engaged ==

Alanar Tansden & Joinyce al'Torani - August 11, 2007 
Tinnlin Fundon & Kyla Sterling – January 19, 2008 
Toral Delvar & Ne'Mireth Simoua 
Doc & Morrie 

== 2007 ==

February 17 - Jaim al'Bearach & Lireina Dormerus t'al'Bearach 

== 2006 ==

June 24 - Jasin & Nadine Andara 

== 2005 ==

June 4 - Noelyn al'Denael and Isene Nyene 
July 2 - Ban al'Seen & Karassa Souladrin 
July 23 - Cathel Dreng & Katarianna al'Leya 
November 26 - Kaneda Venamar & Analaiya na'Imrath 
November 28 - Micah Junfir & Jenarra Tikvah 

== 2004 ==

March 12 - David Madore & Marra Madore 
April 24/May 22 - Jakeb Morsin t'al'Thorn & Lyoness al'Thorn t'Morsin
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Abell Cauthon

2007-05-15T06:36:43Z

Sela Narian: /* Relationships */

''Author: Estella Sharina Agadis''

==General==

Abell Cauthon is a man from [[Emond's Field]] in the [[Two Rivers]]. He is married to [[Natti Cauthon]], and they are reported to have two daughters and a son. The two daughters are named [[Bodewhin]] and [[Eldrin]], and the son is named [[Matrim]].

Abell looks like an older, graying version of his son, who is long-limbed with a wiry body, and brown hair and eyes, though Abell's eyes are much more serious than those belonging to his son. He is not thickened by his age, and he has an agile step ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|TEoTW, Ch. 1]]; [[The Great Hunt: Chapter 3|TGH, Ch. 3]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

He is the best horsetrader in the Two Rivers, and although he never does anything dishonest, no one ever takes advantage of him, because he takes his time to think about things from all sides ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19|TDR, Ch. 19]]).

==Timeline==

* Mat mentions to Rand that his father didn't believe him when he said that he had seen a strange man dressed in black who scared him. This conversation happens on the day before Bel Tine ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|TEoTW, Ch. 1]]).

* The day after, when Rand comes to Emond's Field with the injured Tam, he sees that Abell's house has been burned, so that only the foundation stones are left, together with a pile of ash and timber. Even the chimney is toppled ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 7|TEoTW, Ch. 7]]).

* While [[Moiraine]] is Healing [[Tam]], [[Lan]] tells Rand that when the Trollocs came to Emond's Field, they struck first at the forge, and then the blacksmith's house, before they continued with Master Cauthon's house. Rand doesn't quite believe him, but later, when he is talking to the Mayor, [[Bran al'Vere]] confirms that Abell's house flared up. He finds it odd, as Abell's house is nearly in the middle of the village, though he doesn't think more about it ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 8|TEoTW, Ch. 8]]).

* The next time Abell is mentioned is after Mat has been Healed in [[The White Tower]]. When he wakes up, he remembers some things he is sure must be dreams, and some things he is sure is for real, like him talking with his father. As he sits down to eat, Mat thinks about how Abell is the best horsetrader at home, and how he never gets fooled by anyone else; not even people from [[Taren Ferry]] ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19|TDR, Ch. 19]]). A little while later, he is visited by Selene ([[Lanfear]] in disguise), and she tells him that his father came to Tar Valon together with Tam al'Thor to find Mat, and the [[Amyrlin Seat]] sent them back without letting them know if the boys were still alive or not. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 20|TDR, Ch. 20]]) When the Amyrlin visits Mat afterwards, he tries to trick her into telling him about his father, and she tells him, after a little hesitation. She explains that she sent him home with enough gold for the trip, and that if Mat wishes to send him a letter, she will make sure that Abell receives it ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 209|TDR, Ch. 20]]).

* After Mat wins two silver marks each from [[Galad]] and [[Gawyn]], Gawyn tries to compliment him on his use with the quarterstaff, but Mat says that he's not as good as Abell, who wins the quarterstaff-competition almost every year ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 24|TDR, Ch. 24]]).

* After [[Perrin]] has come home to Emond's Field, [[Marin al'Vere]] tells him that Abell and Tam managed to escape when the [[Whitecloaks]] arrested Abell's family and the Luhhan's, and that they are hiding somewhere in the Westwood. Her husband says that [[Padan Fain]] has offered two hundred pieces of gold for Tam and Abell. The Whitecloaks have also burned Abell's house ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

* When Perrin asks Bran al'Vere where he can find Tam and Abell, he explains that they move about in the Westwood. When they come to the lightning-split oak on the outskirts of Emond's Field, Perrin thinks that if Tam and Abell haven't been able to bring out the prisoners from the Whitecloak camp, then the task can't be very easy ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 30|TSR, Ch. 30]]).

* As Faile, Perrin, the [[Aiel]] and [[Loial]] are in the old sickhouse with the [[Aes Sedai]], Tam and Abell show up with seven rabbits, bows in their hands and two-day beards. Abell wants to know if his son is all right, and Perrin tells him that Mat spends his time dicing and kissing the girls. Perrin takes them outside to talk, and before they leave the sickhouse, Abell gives [[Alanna]] Sedai his rabbits.

* The older men joke a little about Perrin's beard, but they don't say anything about his eyes. Abell asks if his beard is good for straining soup, and when he hears that [[Faile]] likes it, he gives Perrin some advice when it comes to dealing with women. When Perrin wants to know if they sleep in the sickhouse, Abell says that a man cannot sleep under that same roof as Aes Sedai. Tam tells Perrin that they had planned to stay there, but the Aes Sedai were there first, and that the Warders might have killed them if not for the Women's Circle. Abell adds that they show too much interest in the boys, and that he knows that they are ta'veren. He also tells Perrin that he's spoken to a peddler who said there were Aiel west of the Spine of the World, but that he didn't believe it at that time.

* Abell then tells Perrin that he and Tam went to the White Tower to look for the three boys the previous year, but that the Keeper had them on a boat down the river, their pockets stuffed with gold, as soon as she could. Abell doesn't like the idea of the Tower using Mat.

* Suddenly, all three of them discovers a raven, but before Perrin can shoot it, the two older men have already killed it, and they are busy searching for more ravens. They tell Perrin that they've found lots of dead animals, most not even skinned, but killed by a man, because Abell's found footprints.

* Perrin wants to know how difficult it will be to free the prisoners, and Abell says that he once came close enough to see his wife, but that one of the Whitecloaks managed to shoot him. When Perrin demands to know why no one has done anything to fight the Whitecloaks, Abell explain that most people are caught between being afraid of the Whitecloaks and the Trollocs ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

* The morning when they are going to rescue the prisoners, Tam and Abell are eating breakfast in the sickhouse, and they are surprised when [[Verin]] Sedai says that she is coming with them to [[Watch Hill]].

* Perrin tries to use Master Cauthon's advice about women with some luck. Abell, as the horsetrader he is, takes a look at Verin, [[Tomas]] and Loial's horses. It is, without a doubt, Abell who has chosen the horses that he and Tam are riding. Abell says that it'll take them most of the day to reach Watch Hill, and that it will take less time to go by the North Road, but that they are more likely to meet Whitecloaks there. Master Cauthon is stunned when he realises that if [[Andor]]an soldiers are sent to the Two Rivers to help kill the Trollocs, they will most likely attack the Whitecloaks as well, and start a war ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 32|TSR, Ch. 32]]).

* They arrive at the al'Seen place before the sun has reached its full height. Abell and Tam have been there before and know that they are welcome there, and that the people on the farm will not gossip. When Perrin tries to talk to the people on the farm about going up against the Whitecloaks, they hesitate, and Perrin asks if they believe that the Luhhan and Abell families are Darkfriends. Abell stares at all the people, daring them to say that they do believe so, but no one reacts ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 33|TSR, Ch. 33]]).

* Abell and Tam's only concern when Perrin, the party, and the young men are on their way to Watch Hill is that all the men and boys know how to use a bow, and how to stay on their horse. When they arrive at Watch Hill, the two older men know about a thicket that gives them a good view of the Whitecloak camp. Abell shows Perrin where the prisoners are being held. Perrin realises that the two men haven't called him 'lad' since they left the al'Seen farm, nor that they have given any orders since then.

* When Abell is reunited with his family after the rescue, he is trying to hug them all at the same time. Perrin gives him orders to bring them to safety, and he calls Abell by his first name, not Master Cauthon, but Abell says nothing to that. Abell and Tam are supposed to bring the rescued prisoners to an abandoned farm of which they know ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 33|TSR, Ch. 33]]).

* The next time Perrin sees Abell is when he is telling some of the boys in the village about Rand and Mat, and Abell and Tam are slipping into the inn. He then tells the story of his friends that he told to their fathers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 43|TSR, Ch. 43]]).

* In the first 'real' battle against the Trollocs, Abell gets the shepherds safely into Emond's Field ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 44|TSR, Ch. 44]]).

* The night before the final battle, Abell is in the Winespring Inn, helping Perrin to go over plans. Perrin is irritated by the bandage on Abell's head, but the Aes Sedai will only Heal those with the worst injuries, so as to conserve their strength. Abell answers a question that Perrin has asked before, about how many weapons they have ready for battle. Everything that can possibly be made into a weapon has been ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 53|TSR, Ch. 53]]).

* As the final battle is about to start, Abell has the command over the men with bows. He is ready to send his men wherever they are needed ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]).

* When Perrin tells Faile that he is leaving the Two Rivers to go to Caemlyn, he mentions that he has spoken to Abell, and that he and Tam will help her when it comes to handling the Mayors ([[Lord of Chaos: Prologue|LoC, Prologue]]).

==Relationships==

He is married to Natti Cauthon.

Even though he thinks his son acts immature, he still loves him, and he would do anything to keep Mat out of danger.

Abell and Tam are good friends, and they trust each other. Tam has saved his life ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

While in Tear, Mat hears rumours about Whitecloaks in the Two Rivers, and he wonders if he should be concerned or not, because everyone likes Abell, even the Coplins and Congars ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 13|TDR, Ch. 13]]).

==Miscellaneous==

* Abell Cauthon is the best horsetrader in the Two Rivers ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19|TDR, Ch. 19]]).

* He taught Mat a great deal about horses ([[A Crown of Swords: Chapter 14|ACoS, Ch. 14]]).

* Master Cauthon has won the quarterstaff competition in Emond's Field every year as long as Mat can remember, except for a few times when Tam did ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 24|TDR, Ch. 24]]).

==Quotes==

"Only way to handle that sort," Abell said, nodding. "Let her think she's running things. That way, when it's important, and you say different, by the time she gets over the shock of it, you'll have matters arranged as you want, and it will be too late for her to badger you about changing it." (Abell about handling women, [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 31]]).

"Don't let it eat you inside, boy," Abell said softly. "Hate can grow till it burns everything else out of you." ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 31]]).

"War," Abell muttered. "What we have is bad enough, but you are talking war." ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 32|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 32]]).

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Abell Cauthon

2007-05-15T06:35:46Z

Sela Narian: /* Timeline */

''Author: Estella Sharina Agadis''

==General==

Abell Cauthon is a man from [[Emond's Field]] in the [[Two Rivers]]. He is married to [[Natti Cauthon]], and they are reported to have two daughters and a son. The two daughters are named [[Bodewhin]] and [[Eldrin]], and the son is named [[Matrim]].

Abell looks like an older, graying version of his son, who is long-limbed with a wiry body, and brown hair and eyes, though Abell's eyes are much more serious than those belonging to his son. He is not thickened by his age, and he has an agile step ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|TEoTW, Ch. 1]]; [[The Great Hunt: Chapter 3|TGH, Ch. 3]]; [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

He is the best horsetrader in the Two Rivers, and although he never does anything dishonest, no one ever takes advantage of him, because he takes his time to think about things from all sides ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19|TDR, Ch. 19]]).

==Timeline==

* Mat mentions to Rand that his father didn't believe him when he said that he had seen a strange man dressed in black who scared him. This conversation happens on the day before Bel Tine ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 1|TEoTW, Ch. 1]]).

* The day after, when Rand comes to Emond's Field with the injured Tam, he sees that Abell's house has been burned, so that only the foundation stones are left, together with a pile of ash and timber. Even the chimney is toppled ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 7|TEoTW, Ch. 7]]).

* While [[Moiraine]] is Healing [[Tam]], [[Lan]] tells Rand that when the Trollocs came to Emond's Field, they struck first at the forge, and then the blacksmith's house, before they continued with Master Cauthon's house. Rand doesn't quite believe him, but later, when he is talking to the Mayor, [[Bran al'Vere]] confirms that Abell's house flared up. He finds it odd, as Abell's house is nearly in the middle of the village, though he doesn't think more about it ([[The Eye of the World: Chapter 8|TEoTW, Ch. 8]]).

* The next time Abell is mentioned is after Mat has been Healed in [[The White Tower]]. When he wakes up, he remembers some things he is sure must be dreams, and some things he is sure is for real, like him talking with his father. As he sits down to eat, Mat thinks about how Abell is the best horsetrader at home, and how he never gets fooled by anyone else; not even people from [[Taren Ferry]] ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19|TDR, Ch. 19]]). A little while later, he is visited by Selene ([[Lanfear]] in disguise), and she tells him that his father came to Tar Valon together with Tam al'Thor to find Mat, and the [[Amyrlin Seat]] sent them back without letting them know if the boys were still alive or not. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 20|TDR, Ch. 20]]) When the Amyrlin visits Mat afterwards, he tries to trick her into telling him about his father, and she tells him, after a little hesitation. She explains that she sent him home with enough gold for the trip, and that if Mat wishes to send him a letter, she will make sure that Abell receives it ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 209|TDR, Ch. 20]]).

* After Mat wins two silver marks each from [[Galad]] and [[Gawyn]], Gawyn tries to compliment him on his use with the quarterstaff, but Mat says that he's not as good as Abell, who wins the quarterstaff-competition almost every year ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 24|TDR, Ch. 24]]).

* After [[Perrin]] has come home to Emond's Field, [[Marin al'Vere]] tells him that Abell and Tam managed to escape when the [[Whitecloaks]] arrested Abell's family and the Luhhan's, and that they are hiding somewhere in the Westwood. Her husband says that [[Padan Fain]] has offered two hundred pieces of gold for Tam and Abell. The Whitecloaks have also burned Abell's house ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 29|TSR, Ch. 29]]).

* When Perrin asks Bran al'Vere where he can find Tam and Abell, he explains that they move about in the Westwood. When they come to the lightning-split oak on the outskirts of Emond's Field, Perrin thinks that if Tam and Abell haven't been able to bring out the prisoners from the Whitecloak camp, then the task can't be very easy ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 30|TSR, Ch. 30]]).

* As Faile, Perrin, the [[Aiel]] and [[Loial]] are in the old sickhouse with the [[Aes Sedai]], Tam and Abell show up with seven rabbits, bows in their hands and two-day beards. Abell wants to know if his son is all right, and Perrin tells him that Mat spends his time dicing and kissing the girls. Perrin takes them outside to talk, and before they leave the sickhouse, Abell gives [[Alanna]] Sedai his rabbits.

* The older men joke a little about Perrin's beard, but they don't say anything about his eyes. Abell asks if his beard is good for straining soup, and when he hears that [[Faile]] likes it, he gives Perrin some advice when it comes to dealing with women. When Perrin wants to know if they sleep in the sickhouse, Abell says that a man cannot sleep under that same roof as Aes Sedai. Tam tells Perrin that they had planned to stay there, but the Aes Sedai were there first, and that the Warders might have killed them if not for the Women's Circle. Abell adds that they show too much interest in the boys, and that he knows that they are ta'veren. He also tells Perrin that he's spoken to a peddler who said there were Aiel west of the Spine of the World, but that he didn't believe it at that time.

* Abell then tells Perrin that he and Tam went to the White Tower to look for the three boys the previous year, but that the Keeper had them on a boat down the river, their pockets stuffed with gold, as soon as she could. Abell doesn't like the idea of the Tower using Mat.

* Suddenly, all three of them discovers a raven, but before Perrin can shoot it, the two older men have already killed it, and they are busy searching for more ravens. They tell Perrin that they've found lots of dead animals, most not even skinned, but killed by a man, because Abell's found footprints.

* Perrin wants to know how difficult it will be to free the prisoners, and Abell says that he once came close enough to see his wife, but that one of the Whitecloaks managed to shoot him. When Perrin demands to know why no one has done anything to fight the Whitecloaks, Abell explain that most people are caught between being afraid of the Whitecloaks and the Trollocs ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

* The morning when they are going to rescue the prisoners, Tam and Abell are eating breakfast in the sickhouse, and they are surprised when [[Verin]] Sedai says that she is coming with them to [[Watch Hill]].

* Perrin tries to use Master Cauthon's advice about women with some luck. Abell, as the horsetrader he is, takes a look at Verin, [[Tomas]] and Loial's horses. It is, without a doubt, Abell who has chosen the horses that he and Tam are riding. Abell says that it'll take them most of the day to reach Watch Hill, and that it will take less time to go by the North Road, but that they are more likely to meet Whitecloaks there. Master Cauthon is stunned when he realises that if [[Andor]]an soldiers are sent to the Two Rivers to help kill the Trollocs, they will most likely attack the Whitecloaks as well, and start a war ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 32|TSR, Ch. 32]]).

* They arrive at the al'Seen place before the sun has reached its full height. Abell and Tam have been there before and know that they are welcome there, and that the people on the farm will not gossip. When Perrin tries to talk to the people on the farm about going up against the Whitecloaks, they hesitate, and Perrin asks if they believe that the Luhhan and Abell families are Darkfriends. Abell stares at all the people, daring them to say that they do believe so, but no one reacts ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 33|TSR, Ch. 33]]).

* Abell and Tam's only concern when Perrin, the party, and the young men are on their way to Watch Hill is that all the men and boys know how to use a bow, and how to stay on their horse. When they arrive at Watch Hill, the two older men know about a thicket that gives them a good view of the Whitecloak camp. Abell shows Perrin where the prisoners are being held. Perrin realises that the two men haven't called him 'lad' since they left the al'Seen farm, nor that they have given any orders since then.

* When Abell is reunited with his family after the rescue, he is trying to hug them all at the same time. Perrin gives him orders to bring them to safety, and he calls Abell by his first name, not Master Cauthon, but Abell says nothing to that. Abell and Tam are supposed to bring the rescued prisoners to an abandoned farm of which they know ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 33|TSR, Ch. 33]]).

* The next time Perrin sees Abell is when he is telling some of the boys in the village about Rand and Mat, and Abell and Tam are slipping into the inn. He then tells the story of his friends that he told to their fathers ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 43|TSR, Ch. 43]]).

* In the first 'real' battle against the Trollocs, Abell gets the shepherds safely into Emond's Field ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 44|TSR, Ch. 44]]).

* The night before the final battle, Abell is in the Winespring Inn, helping Perrin to go over plans. Perrin is irritated by the bandage on Abell's head, but the Aes Sedai will only Heal those with the worst injuries, so as to conserve their strength. Abell answers a question that Perrin has asked before, about how many weapons they have ready for battle. Everything that can possibly be made into a weapon has been ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 53|TSR, Ch. 53]]).

* As the final battle is about to start, Abell has the command over the men with bows. He is ready to send his men wherever they are needed ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56|TSR, Ch. 56]]).

* When Perrin tells Faile that he is leaving the Two Rivers to go to Caemlyn, he mentions that he has spoken to Abell, and that he and Tam will help her when it comes to handling the Mayors ([[Lord of Chaos: Prologue|LoC, Prologue]]).

==Relationships==

He is married to Natti Cauthon.

Even though he thinks his son is acting immature, he still loves him, and he would do anything to keep Mat out of danger.

Abell and Tam are good friends and they trust each other. Tam has saved his life ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|TSR, Ch. 31]]).

While in Tear, Mat hears rumours about Whitecloaks in the Two Rivers, and he wonders if he should be concerned or not, because everyone likes Abell, even the Coplins and Congars ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 13|TDR, Ch. 13]]).

==Miscellaneous==

* Abell Cauthon is the best horsetrader in the Two Rivers ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19|TDR, Ch. 19]]).

* He taught Mat a great deal about horses ([[A Crown of Swords: Chapter 14|ACoS, Ch. 14]]).

* Master Cauthon has won the quarterstaff competition in Emond's Field every year as long as Mat can remember, except for a few times when Tam did ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 24|TDR, Ch. 24]]).

==Quotes==

"Only way to handle that sort," Abell said, nodding. "Let her think she's running things. That way, when it's important, and you say different, by the time she gets over the shock of it, you'll have matters arranged as you want, and it will be too late for her to badger you about changing it." (Abell about handling women, [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 31]]).

"Don't let it eat you inside, boy," Abell said softly. "Hate can grow till it burns everything else out of you." ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 31|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 31]]).

"War," Abell muttered. "What we have is bad enough, but you are talking war." ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 32|The Shadow Rising, Chapter 32]]).

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Abdel Omerna

2007-05-14T18:20:56Z

Sela Narian: /* Miscellaneous */

''Author: Val a'Shain''

== General ==

Abdel Omerna is the very image of a [[Whitecloak]] commander. He is tall and commanding, with a bold, fearless face, a strong chin and waves of white at his temples. He has dark eyes and a deep voice ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]). His age is unknown, but he has proved himself to be an adequate commander. That, along with the white in his hair, suggests he is not a young man.

Abdel Omerna is known to the outside world as the Whitecloak spymaster. He is, in fact, only a decoy for the real spymaster, [[Sebban Balwer]], but he is unaware of this fact. The man isn't too bright and rather gullible, taking rumour for fact. He doesn't doubt anything he hears, and doesn't seem to notice people know him as the Whitecloak spymaster. His reports are useless, and [[Niall]] only barely manages to put up with them. [[Eamon Valda]] manipulates Omerna into killing Niall, and then kills him on the spot for treason in 1000 NE. Apparently Valda didn't see any use for Omerna.

== Timeline ==

* Omerna is first introduced to us in 999 NE, when he is reporting to Pedron Niall. He took a group of Illuminators across the [[Amadicia]]n borders, thinking they were an asset for the Children. Niall had to remind himself why he put Omerna in his position, to keep his anger in check ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna becomes increasing annoying to Niall, leaving reports that should be handed to him personally with Niall's secretary ([[Chapter 31 Lord of Chaos: Chapter 31|LoC, Ch. 31]]).

* Omerna kills Niall, and is killed on the spot by Eamon Valda for treason ([[A Crown of Swords: Prologue|ACoS, Prologue]]).

== Relationships ==

Niall sees Omerna as a fool. His only real use is being a decoy for the real spymaster ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

Valda thinks Omerna is a fool as well.

Sebban Balwer puts up with Omerna to remain hidden himself. He knows him for a fool though ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

== Miscellaneous ==

* Niall considers Omerna an adequate commander, as long as someone tells him what to do ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna is good at remaining calm ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna paid huge sums for three supposed [[Horn of Valere|Horns of Valere]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

== Quotes ==

"'My Lord Captain Commander, they wish to establish a chapter house here.' Even his voice, deep and mellifluous, fit the image. 'Illuminators travel everywhere. It should be possible to slip agents among them easily. Agents welcomed into every town, every noble's manor, every ruler's palace.'" (Omerna to Niall, defending his decision to take a group of Illuminators across the border; [[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|Lord of Chaos, Chapter 9]])

"'It had to be done. It had to be. You let the witches sit there in Salidar unhindered, and...' As if suddenly realizing that he had his arms around the man he was murdering, he pushed Niall away." (Omerna to Niall after stabbing him; [[A Crown of Swords: Prologue|A Crown of Swords, Prologue]])

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Abdel Omerna

2007-05-14T18:20:20Z

Sela Narian: /* Timeline */

''Author: Val a'Shain''

== General ==

Abdel Omerna is the very image of a [[Whitecloak]] commander. He is tall and commanding, with a bold, fearless face, a strong chin and waves of white at his temples. He has dark eyes and a deep voice ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]). His age is unknown, but he has proved himself to be an adequate commander. That, along with the white in his hair, suggests he is not a young man.

Abdel Omerna is known to the outside world as the Whitecloak spymaster. He is, in fact, only a decoy for the real spymaster, [[Sebban Balwer]], but he is unaware of this fact. The man isn't too bright and rather gullible, taking rumour for fact. He doesn't doubt anything he hears, and doesn't seem to notice people know him as the Whitecloak spymaster. His reports are useless, and [[Niall]] only barely manages to put up with them. [[Eamon Valda]] manipulates Omerna into killing Niall, and then kills him on the spot for treason in 1000 NE. Apparently Valda didn't see any use for Omerna.

== Timeline ==

* Omerna is first introduced to us in 999 NE, when he is reporting to Pedron Niall. He took a group of Illuminators across the [[Amadicia]]n borders, thinking they were an asset for the Children. Niall had to remind himself why he put Omerna in his position, to keep his anger in check ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna becomes increasing annoying to Niall, leaving reports that should be handed to him personally with Niall's secretary ([[Chapter 31 Lord of Chaos: Chapter 31|LoC, Ch. 31]]).

* Omerna kills Niall, and is killed on the spot by Eamon Valda for treason ([[A Crown of Swords: Prologue|ACoS, Prologue]]).

== Relationships ==

Niall sees Omerna as a fool. His only real use is being a decoy for the real spymaster ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

Valda thinks Omerna is a fool as well.

Sebban Balwer puts up with Omerna to remain hidden himself. He knows him for a fool though ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

== Miscellaneous ==

* Niall considers Omerna an adequate commander as long as someone tells him what to do ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna is good at remaining calm ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna paid huge sums for three supposed [[Horn of Valere|Horns of Valere]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

== Quotes ==

"'My Lord Captain Commander, they wish to establish a chapter house here.' Even his voice, deep and mellifluous, fit the image. 'Illuminators travel everywhere. It should be possible to slip agents among them easily. Agents welcomed into every town, every noble's manor, every ruler's palace.'" (Omerna to Niall, defending his decision to take a group of Illuminators across the border; [[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|Lord of Chaos, Chapter 9]])

"'It had to be done. It had to be. You let the witches sit there in Salidar unhindered, and...' As if suddenly realizing that he had his arms around the man he was murdering, he pushed Niall away." (Omerna to Niall after stabbing him; [[A Crown of Swords: Prologue|A Crown of Swords, Prologue]])

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Abdel Omerna

2007-05-14T18:19:12Z

Sela Narian: /* General */

''Author: Val a'Shain''

== General ==

Abdel Omerna is the very image of a [[Whitecloak]] commander. He is tall and commanding, with a bold, fearless face, a strong chin and waves of white at his temples. He has dark eyes and a deep voice ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]). His age is unknown, but he has proved himself to be an adequate commander. That, along with the white in his hair, suggests he is not a young man.

Abdel Omerna is known to the outside world as the Whitecloak spymaster. He is, in fact, only a decoy for the real spymaster, [[Sebban Balwer]], but he is unaware of this fact. The man isn't too bright and rather gullible, taking rumour for fact. He doesn't doubt anything he hears, and doesn't seem to notice people know him as the Whitecloak spymaster. His reports are useless, and [[Niall]] only barely manages to put up with them. [[Eamon Valda]] manipulates Omerna into killing Niall, and then kills him on the spot for treason in 1000 NE. Apparently Valda didn't see any use for Omerna.

== Timeline ==

* Omerna is first introduced to us in 999 NE when he is reporting to Pedron Niall. He took a group of Illuminators across the [[Amadicia]]n borders thinking they are an asset for the Children. Niall has to remind himself why he put Omerna in his position to keep his anger in check ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna becomes increasing annoying to Niall, leaving reports that should be handed to him personally with Niall's secretary ([[Chapter 31 Lord of Chaos: Chapter 31|LoC, Ch. 31]]).

* Omerna kills Niall and is killed on the spot by Eamon Valda for treason ([[A Crown of Swords: Prologue|ACoS, Prologue]]).

== Relationships ==

Niall sees Omerna as a fool. His only real use is being a decoy for the real spymaster ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

Valda thinks Omerna is a fool as well.

Sebban Balwer puts up with Omerna to remain hidden himself. He knows him for a fool though ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

== Miscellaneous ==

* Niall considers Omerna an adequate commander as long as someone tells him what to do ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna is good at remaining calm ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

* Omerna paid huge sums for three supposed [[Horn of Valere|Horns of Valere]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|LoC, Ch. 9]]).

== Quotes ==

"'My Lord Captain Commander, they wish to establish a chapter house here.' Even his voice, deep and mellifluous, fit the image. 'Illuminators travel everywhere. It should be possible to slip agents among them easily. Agents welcomed into every town, every noble's manor, every ruler's palace.'" (Omerna to Niall, defending his decision to take a group of Illuminators across the border; [[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9|Lord of Chaos, Chapter 9]])

"'It had to be done. It had to be. You let the witches sit there in Salidar unhindered, and...' As if suddenly realizing that he had his arms around the man he was murdering, he pushed Niall away." (Omerna to Niall after stabbing him; [[A Crown of Swords: Prologue|A Crown of Swords, Prologue]])

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Abar

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''Author: Leora Oldessroth''

==General==

Abar and his brother [[Balat]] are fire-eaters in [[Valan Luca]]'s circus. They are [[Arad Doman|Domani]], and even [[Thom]] admits they are good ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 8|KoD, Ch. 8]]). He is lean ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 11|KoD, Ch. 11]]). [[Mat]] is forced to move into their tent when [[Egeanin]] and [[Bayle Domon]] get married ([[Knife of Dreams: Chapter 8|KoD, Ch. 8]]).

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Abaldar Yulan

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''Author: Estyrien al'Halien''

== General ==

Abaldar Yulan is a [[Seanchan]] noble and fights in the ''Hailene'' ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 24|TPoD, Ch. 24]]). His full title is Captain of the Air Lord Abaldar Yulan ([[Winter's Heart: Chapter 19|WH, Ch. 19]]). He used to be a ''morat'raken,'' and is not pleased that his position prevents him from flying ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 24|TPoD, Ch. 24]]).

Yulan is a short, coal-dark, fiery man. He has to wear a black wig to cover his baldness. Yulan lacquers his little fingers green, to show that he is of the low Blood ([[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 24|TPoD, Ch. 24]]).

Yulan fought against [[Rand]]'s army, and wept when the Seanchan lost. He had to order the retreat. Yulan did not look forward to apologizing to [[Suroth]] or [[the Empress]] about the loss (
[[The Path of Daggers: Chapter 24|TPoD, Ch. 24]]).

Yulan met with General [[Galgan]] and Suroth when news arrived of attacks on the Seanchan camps in [[Tarabon]]. Suroth ordered him to send ''raken'' to Tarabon to hunt down [[Ituralde]] ([[Knife of Dreams: Prologue|KoD, Prologue]]).

Yulan stays in The Wandering Woman in [[Ebou Dar]]. He had the best rooms, at least until [[Egeanin]] arrived ([[Winter's Heart: Chapter 19|WH, Ch. 19]]).

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