Location Glossary A

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Abayan: A nation that existed during the Free Era. It was located in what is now known as Arad Doman.

Abila: A town located in Amadicia.

Abor'maseleine: A city located in Aridhol, during the Compact of Ten Nations.

Absher, Hills of: A range of barren and uninhabited hills located between Baerlon and Whitebridge in Andor.

Abunai: A village located in Seanchan, on the sea of L'Heye.

Adanza: One of the cities before the Breaking of the World. It is noted to have been very beautiful, and the people possessed a great vitality.

Aelgar: One of the countries of the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as Tarabon. Capital city: Ancohima. Other sites: Condaris, Mainelle, Shar Honelle.

Aiel Waste: The home of the Aiel. It is located east of the Spine of the World. The Aiel Waste is a large, desert region. To the east is Shara, to the west the Spine of the World. Capital city: none. Other sites: Alcair Dal, Bent Valley Hold, Chaendaer, Chain Ridge Stand, Cold Rocks Hold, Colrada Hold, Comarda Hold, Hot Springs Hold, Imre Stand, Mainde Cut, Red Springs Hold, Rhuidean, Shende Hold, Smoke Springs Hold, Sulara Hold, the Termool.

Aile Jafar: A group of islands belonging to the Sea Folk. It is located west of Tarabon.

Aile Somera: A group of islands belonging to the Sea Folk. It is located west of Toman Head.

Alcair Dal: A place in the Aiel Waste where the clan chiefs often meet. It is a round canyon, and has excellent acoustics. It is near both Rhuidean, and Cold Rocks Hold. 'Al'cair Dal' means 'The Golden Bowl' in the Old Tongue.

Al'cair'rahienallen: The capital city of Almoren, during the Compact of Ten Nations. There was a Waygate located here.

Alcruna: A village located in the north of Tarabon. It is near Almoth Plain.

Aldeshar: A nation that existed during the Free Era. It was located in what is now known as western Andor.

Alianelle Spring: Located between Cairhien and Tar Valon, it is called an 'oasis'. It is approximately four days away from Dumai's Wells.

Alindaer: A village located at the base of one of the western bridges leading to the island of Tar Valon.

Alindrelle Erinin: The western branch of the River Erinin.

Alguenya, River: A river that flows from somewhere west of Kinslayer's Dagger. It flows southwards, joining with the River Erinin where Aringill and Maerone are located.

Alkindar: A town located in Altara. It lies along the east bank of the River Eldar. Alkindar is connected to the town of Coramen by a ferry that crosses the Eldar.

Allorallen: A city in Jaramide, during the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as Bandar Eban.

Almoren: One of the countries of the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as Cairhien. Capital city: Al'cair'rahienallen. Other sites: Jennshain.

Almoth: A nation that was formed after the War of the Hundred Years, which fell apart more than 400 years ago. Almoth Plain now covers this area.

Almoth Plain: A region of the Westlands located between Arad Domon and Tarabon. Almoth Plain is the former site of the dead nation of Almoth. Tarabon and Arad Domon both lay claim to it.

Alqam: A town, city or region in Seanchan. Nothing is known about Alqam except that Kennar Miraj brought troops to the Westlands from Alqam.

Altara: A country that is located in the south-central region of the Westlands. It lies on the cost of the Sea of Storms. The River Eldar forms the border between Amadicia and Altara, and the Damona Mountains form the border between Murandy and Altara. Though Tylin is the Queen of Altara in name, it is in truth a divided nation. Capital city: Ebou Dar. Other sites: Alkindar, Brytan, Coramen, Cormaed, the Farm, Ionin Spring, Jurandor, Malden, Marella, Moisen, Mosra, Nor Chasen, Remen, Salidar, Sehar, So Eban, So Habor, So Tehar, Soremaine, Weesin.

Amadicia: A country that is located in the southwestern region of the Westlands. It is to the south of the Mountains of Mist. To the northwest lies Tarabon, and to the east, Altara. To the south and west lies the Aryth Ocean. The River Eldar forms the border between Amadicia and Altara. Though Ailron is the King of Amadicia in name, the real power of this nation lies with the Children of the Light. Capital city: Amador. Other sites: Abila, Bellon, Jeramel, Mardecin, Sienda.

Amador: The capital city of Amadicia, which is controlled by Pedron Niall of the Whitecloaks; King Ailron rules it only in name.

Anangore: The tenth largest city in Seanchan.

Ancarid: A city or town in Seanchan.

Ancohomia: The capital city of Aelgar, during the Compact of Ten Nations.

Andor: A country that is located in the center of the Westlands. To the south lies Murandy, and to the north lies the Caralain Grass. It's eastern and western borders are, respectively, the Erinin River and the Mountains of Mist. It is ruled by the Queens, never Kings. Capital: Caemlyn. Other sites: Arien, Aringill, Baerlon, Black Tower, Breen's Spring, Buryhill, Carysford, Cullen's Crossing, Damelien, Deven Ride, Emond's Field, Forel Market, Four Kings, Harlon Bridge, Jornhill, Kore Springs, Market Sheran, New Braem, Taren Ferry, Watch Hill, Whitebridge.

Ankor Dail: A city in Shienar. It is also a fortress.

Anolle'sanna: A city located in Aramaelle, during the Compact of Ten Nations.

Antaeo, River: A river that begins in the Black Hills.

Arad Domon: A country that is located in the northwestern region of the Westlands. It is near the Aryth Ocean. To the south is Tarabon, and to the east is Andor. Arad Domon is ruled by King Alsalam. Capital city: Bandar Eban. Other sites: Coron Ford, Kandelmar, Katar, Maseen, Solanje, Lake Somal.

Arafel: A country that is located in the Borderlands. To the west is Kandor, and to the east is Shienar. The border between Shienar and Arafel is formed by the Mora River. Arafel is ruled by King Paitar Nachiman. Capital city: Shol Arbela. Other sites: Tifan's Well.

Aramaelle: One of the countries of the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as Malkier and Shienar. Capital city: Mafal Dadaranell. Other sites: Anolle'sanna, Cuebiyarsande, Rhahime Naille.

Aren Mador: The capital city of Essenia, during the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as Far Madding. There was a Waygate here.

(1)Aridhol: One of the countries of the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as central Andor. Capital city: Aridhol. Other sites: Abor'maseleine, Cyrendemar'naille.

(2)Aridhol: The capital city of Aridhol, during the Compact of Ten Nations. It was located in the place now known as Shadar Logoth. During the Trolloc Wars, Aridhol fell from within due to suspicion and hatred.

Arien: A village in Andor. To the west and east lie, respectively, Whitebridge and Four Kings.

Arinelle River: One of the major rivers in the Westlands. It runs through Saldaea and Murandy, before joining the Manetherendrelle.

Aringill: A city in Andor. It lies west of the River Erinin east of Caemlyn. To the northwest lies Cairhien.

Armahn, River: A river that flows through the north of Murandy.

Arran Head: A promontory located in the southeastern region of the Westlands.

Aryth Ocean: An ocean located to the west of the Westlands.

Asar Don: Existed during the Age of Legends. There was apparently a victory for the Shadow here.

Asinbayar: The fifth largest city in Seanchan. It is located on the north central peninsula. It is ruled by the High Lady Suroth.

Asnelle: A region in Saldaea.

Atuan's Mill: A village located on Toman Head.