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Men and women of nobility wear jewelry engraved or embossed with the symbols of their House (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30). No Domani would ever wear the symbols of a house other than their own ([[The Great Hunt: Prologue|TGH, Prologue]]) | Men and women of nobility wear jewelry engraved or embossed with the symbols of their House (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30). No Domani would ever wear the symbols of a house other than their own ([[The Great Hunt: Prologue|TGH, Prologue]]) | ||
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Revision as of 16:03, 9 November 2009
Author: Leora Oldessroth
Contents
General
Sigil: A silver hand grasping a silver sword by the blade, point down. Known as “the Sword and Hand” (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Banner: The Sword and Hand on a field of four green and three blue horizontal stripes (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Arad Doman and Tarabon have a history of small wars between them. (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 14). For the past 300 years this conflict has often involved maneuvering for control of Almoth Plain, which lies just south of Arad Doman (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
The Domani believe that they are descendants of those who made Avendesora, the Tree of Life (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Domani razors are a rare breed of horse that are not, generally speaking, sold to outlanders. Razors are marked with black meeting white in straight lines that could have been sliced by a razor (KoD, Ch. 6). Razors are favored by Domani bloodborn (KoD, Ch. 8).
Arad Doman is noted for some of the grandest celebrations of holidays. Festivals celebrated in Arad Doman that are not celebrated by all nations include Chansein, The Feist of Freia, Bailene and the Festival of Lanterns. Arad Doman is one of only two nations that celebrates The Feast of Fools during Tammaz instead of Saven (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 31).
Geography
General
Arad Doman is bordered to the east by the Mountains of Mist, by the Almoth Plain to the South and by the Aryth Ocean to the north and west (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 2).
The rivers Dhagon and Akuum flow through Arad Doman (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 2).
Bandar Eban is the capital and trade center of Arad Doman (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Cities, Towns and Villages
- Bandar Eban (capital) (location of the Terhana Library) (Glossary)
- Coron Ford
- Kandelmar
- Katar
- Lake Somal
- Maseen
- Solanje
Trade
Domani merchants carry on major trade with the Sea Folk, dispersing their goods to inland consumers (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Arad Doman also trades heavily with Tarabon and Saldaea (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Most Domani merchants are women and the nation owes its wealth to their success; very few men will come off the victor in trade with a Domani woman but they often consider losing worth the experience. (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Government and Nobility
General
Arad Doman has a king who is elected by the Council of Merchants. The Council of Merchants may be removed by a three-quarters vote (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 26).
The current king of Arad Doman is Alsalam Saeed Almadar (TWORJTWOT, Ch. 30).
Noble Houses
- Almadar (Alsalam, Ramsid)
- Ituralde (Rodel)
Military
Arad Doman has very little in the way of military because a body of soldiers would shift the balance of power unacceptably from the Council of Merchants to the King (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 26).
People and Customs
General
People from Arad Doman are referred to as Domani (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Domanis are known for their temper (KoD, Prologue).
Domani women are legendary for their grace and ability to get men to do what they want. Only Sea Folk women move with more sensual grace and no other women can compare to Domani women when it comes to the art of seduction. Mothers start teaching their daughters this art in girlhood (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30). Very few Domani Aes Sedai choose the Red Ajah, and those who do are usually mean (TFoH, Ch. 32).
Domani men are known for their temper as much as Domani women are known for their beauty. Some say this comes from having to deal with Domani women, others say it is from eating with sursa (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Domani food is famous; it is usually spiced meat slivers and vegetables in a variety of sauces. Instead of using forks or knives, Domani eat with two thin sticks, used as a pair, called sursa. These sticks are held in one hand and maneuvered to pick up slices of food (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
Many Domani claim to believe that the Dark One is dead but still will not risk naming him (TGH, Ch. 8).
Characters from Arad Doman
- Main article: Domani Character List
Appearance, Clothing and Dress
Domani have coppery skin (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30).
The clothing worn by Domani women is considered scandalous by most others. Their dresses cover their bodies from neck to toe but are barely opaque and cling to every curve. They reveal nothing while hinting at everything (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30). However, even Domani women dress circumspectly when visiting the White Tower (TFoH, Ch. 15).
Domani men are recognizable by their long, thin mustaches and earrings (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30). Domani men wear black velvet beauty spots on their faces in different shapes (CoT, Prologue)
Men and women of nobility wear jewelry engraved or embossed with the symbols of their House (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 30). No Domani would ever wear the symbols of a house other than their own (TGH, Prologue)
