Aiel Character List

From Tar Valon Library
Jump to: navigation, search

Author: Eliana Alarwyn

List of Aiel during the time period of the books.

for Future Aiel, see Future Aiel Character List

for Aiel seen in Rand's vision of the past, see Historical Aiel Character List

Adelin: Far Dareis Mai of the Jindo Taardad. One of the Maidens who watch over Rand al'Thor.

Aeron: A Wise One of the Black Water Nakai who cannot channel. She does not trust any Aes Sedai after Rand al'Thor gets kidnapped by a group of them.

Agirin: Far Dareis Mai of the Shelan Daryne. She dies during the battle at Dumai's Wells.

Alarys: A Shaido Wise One with Sevanna. She is very proud of her black hair, which is unusual among the Aiel.

Alsera: Roofmistress of the Shiagi Nakai; wife of Bruan.

Amaryn: Sorilea's great daughter.

Amys: A Wise One from Cold Rocks Hold of the Nine Valleys Taardad; is a dreamwalker and wife of Rhuarc. In her youth she was one of the Maidens who found Tigraine in the Aiel Waste. She tells Rhuarc to cross the Dragonwall and search for the Car'a'carn, teaches Egwene dreamwalking, and advises Rand in many matters. She also participates as surrogate mother in Elayne's and Aviendha's first-sister ceremony.

Andhilin: Far Dareis Mai of the Red Salt Goshien; one of the women who dies for Rand.

Aviellin: Far Dareis Mai; accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Aviendha: Of the Nine Valleys Taardad, she was Far Dareis Mai but because of an inborn ability to channel she has trained to be a Wise One. She is first-sister to Elayne, bonded to Rand al'Thor, and one of three women in a relationship with him.

Bael: Clan chief of the Goshien and a member of the Jhirad sept. He is also married to Dorindha and Melaine and is a supporter of Rand al'Thor.

Baelder: An Aiel who accompanies Rhuarc when defending Shayol Ghul.

Baerin: The mother of one of the Wise One apprentices in Cairhien; formerly Far Dareis Mai.

Bain: Far Dareis Mai of the Black Rock Shaarad; is first-sister to Chiad and a good friend of Faile. She is one of Faile's companions who are captured with Faile by Sevanna's Shaido. She refuses to attempt escape because of her strong belief in ji'e'toh.

Bair: A Wise One of the Haido Shaarad who cannot channel. She was the first Wise One to give permission to Rand when he asks to enter Rhuidean. She later tells Aviendha to spy on Rand.

Beira: One of Bair's gai'shain. The Bleakness has overcome her and she is unwilling to put off the white even with physical force.

Belinde: A Shaido Wise One. She survives Dumai's Wells and is one of the women who tortures Galina.

Bendhuin: Sept chief of the Green Salts Shaido; was Far Aldazar Din. His whereabouts are unknown after he leads his Shaido through Sammael's gateway.

Beralna: Far Dareis Mai; acts as a messenger between Rand and Far Dareis Mai. She also guards Milisair Chadmar.

Briain: Far Dareis Mai; helps Perrin in his search for his kidnapped wife, Faile. She dies in the rescue of Faile.

Bruan: Clan chief of the Nakai Aiel and a member of Salt Flat sept. He recognizes Rand as the Car'a'carn and helps him scout and fight the Shaido. He is still chief in Aviendha's first vision of the future

Cairdin: A Moshaine Shaido; is dispersed by Sammael.

Caldin: Hama N'Dore; tries to convince Rand to accept more bodyguards.

Camar: Seia Doon of the Bent Peak Daryne. He is one of the Aiel who accompany Rand while visiting the Atha'an Miere.

Carahuin: Far Dareis Mai; enjoys embarrassing Perrin by surrounding him with naked gai'shain.

Careen: Far Dareis Mai; one of Rand's guards at the Stone of Tear.

Carelle: A Wise One who accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Cassin: "Aethan Dor" of the Goshien. He frequently accompanies Rand.

Chaelin: A Wise One of the Smoke Water Miagoma. She is one of the Wise Ones who instruct the apprentice Aes Sedai in Cairhien.

Chenda: Of the Jenda Tomanelle; a former roof mistress of Mainde Cut Hold when Bair was a girl. She forced a young Haido to take her as gai'shain, which caused trouble between the two septs. She is likely dead by now.

Chiad: Far Dareis Mai of the Stones River Goshien, and fist-sister to Bain. She is a member of the group of Maidens who crosses the Dragonwall to find the Car'a'carn. She is also one of Faile's companions captured with Faile by Sevanna's Shaido. She refuses to attempt escape because of her strong belief in ji'e'toh and is now gai'shain to Gaul.

Chiarid: Far Dareis Mai, and one of Rand's followers. She is one of the Maidens who see Rand as a trouble-prone younger brother who needs tending.

Chion: Far Dareis Mai serving as gai'shain. She is killed by a Draghkar, possibly trying to protect Rand.

Chuonde: Far Dareis Mai of the Spine Ridge Maigoma. She dies at the Battle of Dumai's Wells.

Coedelin: A Wise One of unknown age who taught Amys.

Colinda: A Shaarad Wise One who can channel. She is partly in charge of the Aes Sedai prisoners.

Coram: An algai'd'siwsai who crosses the Dragonwall in search of the Car'a'carn.

Corana: Far Dareis Mai; treats Rand like an older brother and is one of the Aiel accompanying him to Caemlyn. She is with the Aiel in Arad Doman.

Corehuin: Of the Daryne; one of Mandelain's wives and Jair's sister-wife.

Corelna: One of the Aiel Wise Ones who follow Rand.

Corman: Far Aldazar Din of the Mosaada Goshien; a leader of Rand's guards at the Sun Palace in Cairhien.

Cosain: A Wise One of the Spine Ridge Miagoma; one of the women who punishes Egwene for lying to them.

Couladin: Seia Doon of the Domai Shaido. He breaks a number of Aiel customs, such as pretending to be the clan chief without having been to Rhuidean and taking people who don't follow ji'e'toh as gai'shain. He is killed by Mat near Cairhien.

Cowinde: Far Dareis Mai who is held gai'shain by Melaine; she often serves Egwene during her stay with the Aiel.

Dagendra: Far Dareis Mai; one of Rand's guards.

Dailin (1): Far Dareis Mai of the Nine Valleys Taardad; Aviendha's second-sister. She was killed by a Myrddraal after rescuing Elayne, Egwene and Nynaeve.

Dailin (2): A Shaido Wise One at the battle of Dumai's Wells.

Darin: Shae'en M'taal of the Moshaine Shaido; son of the sept chief. He is one of the Shaido dispersed by Sammael.

Darvin: A future Clan Chief of the Reyn Aiel

Daviena: One of the Wise Ones who follow Rand. She is able to channel.

Dedric: Aethan Dor of the Jaen Rift Codarra. He accompanies Rand in Cairhien.

Delora: One of the Wise Ones who accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Desaine: A Shaido Wise One who opposes Sevanna. She is killed by Wise Ones loyal to Sevanna, though her death is blamed on the Aes Sedai.

Desora: Far Dareis Mai of the Musara Reyn; sometimes accompanies Rand as a guard. She dies from a crossbow bolt, saving Rand.

Dhael: An algai'd'siswai who crossed the Dragonwall searching for the Car'a'carn.

Dhearic: Clan chief of the Reyn; was Duadhe Mahdi'in". He is a strict follower of ji'e'toh.

Doilan: A Shaido warrior taken as gai'shain when the Shaido are defeated.

Domeille: Far Dareis Mai.

Dorailla: A Shaido Wise One present at the battle of Dumai's Wells.

Dorindha (1): Roofmistress of the Smoke Springs Goshien; wife of Bael and sister-wife of Melaine.

Dorindha (2): Far Dareis Mai; was in the Stone of Tear. She enjoys playing Maiden's Kiss with Mat.

Dosera: A Shaido Wise One; is killed by a wolf at Dumai's Wells.

Dyrele: Formerly Far Dareis Mai; is married to Maeric, sept chief of the Moshaine Shaido.

Edarra: A Wise One of the Neder Shiande. She is a strong channeler and accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Efalin: Shaido Far Dareis Mai; one of Sevanna's followers.

Elenar: An apprentice Wise One of the Daryne Aiel.

Elienda: Far Dareis Mai; one of Perrin's scouts. She dies in the rescue of Faile.

Emerys: A Shaido Wise One; a possible opponent of Sevanna.

Enaila: Far Dareis Mai of the Jarra Chareen; one of the Maidens who guard Rand.

Erim: Clan chief of the Chareen; he helps Rand bring the clans together after Rand's visit to Rhuidean.

Estair: Apprentice to Aeron, a Wise One.

Estalaine: A Shaido Wise One; she dies fighting at Dumai's Wells.

Evasni: A Maiden who goes with Rand when he battles the Shadowspawn outside Maradon

Feraighin: A Wise One and follower of Rand. She warns Rand of the conditions in Caemlyn since his capture.

Feran: An algai'd'siswai whose greatfather is Sorilea's sister-son; he wants to attract Enaila's interest.

Garan: Of the Jhirad Goshien; was taken gai'shain by Joinde, who makes a bridal wreath for him.

Gaul: Shae'en M'taal of the Imran Shaarad. He is one of Rand's guards and accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan. He wants Chiad to marry him.

Gharadin: Of the Shaido; taken gai'shain by Rand's Aiel at Dumai's Wells.

Hamal: A blacksmith of the Moshaine Shaido; he is currently one of the Shaido dispersed by Sammael.

Han: Clan chief of the Tomanelle. He is one of the chiefs proclaimed Rand as the Car'a'carn.

Harilin: Far Dareis Mai of the Iron Mountain Taardad; one of Rand's guards at the Sun Palace in Cairhien.

Hayde: An Aiel Wise One.

Heidia: Far Dareis Mai; known by Rand to not be a darkfriend.

Heirn: Sept chief of the Jindo Taardad; is a member of Tain Shari.

Ifeyina: Far Dareis Mai; one of Rand's guards.

Indirian: Clan chief of the Codarra.

Isan: Far Dareis Mai of the Jarra Chareen; is killed at Dumai's Wells.

Jair: Of the Daryne; wife to clan chief Mandelain and sister-wife to Corehuin.

Jalani: Far Dareis Mai; she often accompanies Rand.

Janduin: Clan chief of the Taardad and a member of Iron Mountain sept. He was Rand's biological father and was killed by Luc Mantear.

Janina: A Wise One who accompanies Perrin.

Janwin: Clan chief of the Shiande.

Jendhilin: Far Dareis Mai of the Cold Peak Miagoma. She is killed when the renegade Asha'man attack Rand in Cairhien.

Jenric: An algai'd'siswai who gambles with Mat in Rhuidean.

Jesain: A Shaido Wise Ones who can channel.

Jheran: Clan chief of the Shaarad; was Sovin Nai. He is one of Rand's supporters.

Jhoradin: A Mera'din who joins the Shaido. He is killed by Lacile Aldorwin during the rescue of Faile.

Joinde: Far Dareis Mai of the Black Rock Shaarad; she takes Garan as gai'shain and makes a bridal wreath for him.

Jolien: Far Dareis Mai of the Salt Flat Nakai; crosses the Dragonwall to search for the Car'a'carn. She is killed during the battle at Cairhien.

Juranai: The leader of "Aethan Dor"; accompanies Rand to the observation tower in Cairhien.

Juric: One of Bair's gai'shain; has been overcome by the bleakness.

Kainea: Far Dareis Mai.

Kanara: Far Dareis Mai who guards Rand while he is in Tear.

Katerin: A Maiden of the Spear who guarded Rand's tent.

Kinhuin: A Mera'din who joins the Jumai Shaido. He is killed during the rescue of Faile.

Kymer: a Wise One of the Tomanelle Aiel and Han's niece.

Laerad: Duadhe Mahdi'in of the Moshaine Shaido; one of the Shaido dispersed by Sammael.

Lamelle: Far Dareis Mai of the Smoke Water Miagoma; is killed in battle in Caemlyn.

Leeh: Far Dareis Mai.

Leiran: Sha'mad Conde of the Cosaida Chareen; also siswai'aman.

Lerian: Far Dareis Mai; one of Rand's guards in Caemlyn.

Leyn: A Wise One who can channel strongly.

Liah: Far Dareis Mai of the Cosaida Chareen; Rand kills her when she is touched by mashadar in Aridhol.

Lian (2): Roofmistress of the Nine Valleys Taardad; wife of Rhuarc. She is also sister-wife to Amys and sister-mother to Aviendha.

Losaine: A Wise One who can channel; brings the da'tsang to Verin.

Luaine: Far Dareis Mai; helps Rhuarc and Aviendha rescue Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve from brigands.

Ludin: An Aiel who fought alongside Birgitte in Braem Wood.

Maeric: Sept chief of the Moshaine Shaido and leader of the Shaido Seia Doon; leads part of the attack on the Aes Sedai at Dumai's Wells. He is now among the Shaido dispersed by Sammael.

Maira: Far Dareis Mai of the Serai Tomanelle; one of Rand's guards.

Malindare: Far Dareis Mai.

Malindhe: A Wise One; discontent with the visits of the Shaido Wise Ones.

Mandelain: Clan chief of the Daryne; husband of Jair and Corehuin.

Manderic: A Shaido algai'd'siswai. He captures Chiad as gai'shain.

Mandhuin: Sept chief within the Goshien; he challenges Rand and Rhuarc when they arrive at Alcair Dal.

Mangin: Shae'en M'taal of the Jindo Taardad; is hanged for killing a Cairhienin over a tattoo that imitated the clan chiefs' dragon.

Maric: An algai'd'siswai; one of Rand's guards.

Marline: A Wise One who accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Marthea: Shaido Far Dareis Mai; was Arrela Shiego's lover.

Masalin: A Shaido Wise One who cannot channel.

Meciar: Cor Darei; one of the Aiel who accompanies Rand to Caemlyn. He is also siswai'aman.

Megana (character): A Wise One. She and Bair send out scouts to watch for Rand's return after he is captured by Aes Sedai.

Meira: A Wise One of the White Cliff Shaido; one of Sevanna's followers.

Melaine: A Wise One dreamwalker of the Jhirad Goshien; wife to Bael and sister-wife to Dorindha. She is a strong supporter of Rand.

Melindhra: Far Dareis Mai of the Jumai Shaido; known to be a Darkfriend. She is killed by Mat after attacking him.

Mendan: An algai'd'siswai; one of the guards of the Aes Sedai prisoners.

Mera: A woman whose daughter is training to be a Wise One.

Micara: A Wise One of the Shaido who can weakly channel.

Modarra: A Wise One of the Shaido; one of Sevanna's followers. She accompanies Therava back to the Aiel Waste.

Monaelle: A Wise One who takes part in Elayne's and Aviendha's first-sister ceremony and watches over Elayne's pregnancy.

Mora: A Wise One of Colrade Hold during Bair's childhood.

Mori: Far Dareis Mai; accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Muradin: An algai'd'siswai of the Domai Shaido and first-brother to Couladin. He enters Rhuidean to become the new Shaido clan chief but does not return.

Nadere: A Wise One of the Goshien; she participates in Elayne's and Aviendha's first-sister ceremony.

Nadric: A Shaido algai'd'siswai who is in the camp where Faile is held.

Naeise: Far Dareis Mai of the Moshaine Shaido; she is among those dispersed by Sammael.

Nakomi: A woman traveling alone who appears to Aviendha when the latter was on the way to her Rhuidean.

Nandera: Far Dareis Mai and one of Rand's followers. She fights in the Battle at Dumai's Wells and accompanies Rand to visit the Atha'an Miere.

Nerilea: Far Dareis Mai who accompanies Rand to Caemlyn.

Nesair: Shaido Far Dareis Mai; also a follower of Rand.

Nevarin: A Wise One who accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Niagen: Mera'din taken gai'shain in the attack on Malden.

Nichil: An Aiel who fought alongside Birgitte in Braem Wood.

Niella: A weaver and Aviendha's first-sister; she has been taken gai'shain.

Norlea: A Shaido Wise One; she takes part in the battle of Dumai's Wells and is among the Wise Ones trying to lessen Sevanna's power.

Rhiale: A Shaido Wise One; she takes part in the battle at Dumai's Wells and is among the Wise Ones trying to lessen Sevanna's power.

Rhian: Far Dareis Mai; she confronts Rand at Stedding Tsofu.

Rhuarc: Clan chief of the Taardad and a member of Nine Valleys sept. He is married to Amys and Lian. Rhuarc is the first clan chief to support Rand and plays a prominent part in Rand's dealings with the Aiel.

Riallin: Far Dareis Mai; one of Rand's guards at the Sun Palace in Cairhien.

Rodera: Shaido Far Dareis Mai; she is held as gai'shain after the Shaido are defeated.

Roidan: Hama N'dore of the Salt Flat Nakai; also siswai'aman.

Rolan: A mera'din who joined the Shaido. He sees Faile as his gai'shain even though she was taken by Sevanna. He is killed by Perrin.

Saeric: An algai'd'siswai of the the Red Water Goshien; one of the hand-to-hand combat teachers at the Black Tower.

Sanduin: Tain Shari; Sorilea tries to match him with Egwene.

Sarendhra: Shaido Far Dareis Mai; she is a follower of Rand.

Sarien: An algai'd'siswai searching for the Car'a'carn with Gaul. He is killed when they are attacked by Orban and his men.

Sarinde: A Wise One of the Red Springs Codarra; one of Rand's followers.

Seana: A Wise One dreamwalker of the Black Cliffs Nakai. She is killed by a draghkar during the attack on Cold Rocks Hold.

Sefela: Far Dareis Mai; she was present during the taking of the Stone of Tear.

Seirin: An algai'd'siswai of the Shorara Tomanelle.

Sendara: Far Dareis Mai of the Iron Mountain Taardad. She is one of the women who dies for Rand.

Sevanna: Roofmistress of Comarda Hold and widow of Shaido clan chief Suladric. She leads the Shaido to Alcair Dal where she is acknowledged as a Wise One. She leads the fight at Dumai's Wells against the Aes Sedai holding Rand, and later uses a call box to contact Sammael about the secret of traveling. She takes wetlanders as gai'shain, captures Faile and Faile's companions, and eventually is captured during the defeat of the Shaido.

Shaen: An Aiel.

Shaiel: The name adopted by Andoran Daughter-Heir Tigraine Mantear; means "woman who is dedicated" in the Old Tongue. She was the daughter of Queen Mordrellen, sister of Luc, wife of Taringail Damodred, and mother of Galadedrid Damodred. Later she married Janduin, clan chief of the Taardad, and gave birth to their son Rand on the slopes of the Dragonmount.

Shanni: A Wise One.

Shyanda: A Wise One who participates in Elayne and Aviendha's first-sister ceremony.

Somara: Far Dareis Mai of the Bent Peak Daryne; one of Rand's guards. She is killed during the attack on the Sun Palace in Cairhien.

Somma: A Maiden who guards Rand while he is in Tear

Someryn: A Shaido Wise One who can channel; a follower of Sevanna.

Sorilea: A Wise One from Shende Hold of the Janda Chareen; she leads the Wise Ones in Rhuidean. She is one of Rand's followers who distrusts Aes Sedai but teaches Cadsuane how to Travel.

Soro: An Aiel who learned he was able to channel and went to the Blight where he became one of the Samma N'Sei.

Sotarin: A Wise One; she guards the Aes Sedai under Sorilea.

Suladric: Former clan chief of Shaido and husband of Sevanna. Sevanna only married him because of his position. After his death, the Wise Ones send Muradin to Rhuidean.

Sulin: Far Dareis Mai and roofmistress of the Roof of the Maidens in Rhuidean; one of Rand's guards. She takes leadership of the Maidens who guard Rand and later accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Suraile: Far Dareis Mai of the Moshaine Shaido; daughter of sept chief Maeric. She is separated from her parents when the Shaido Aiel are dispersed by Sammael.

Surandha: Sorilea's apprentice.

Surial: Far Dareis Mai; one of Rand's guard.

Tamela: A Wise One who stands for Aviendha's mother in Elayne and Aviendha's first-sister ceremony.

Taric: An algai'd'siswai and the youngest greatson of Amaryn. Sorilea thinks he would make a good husband for Egwene.

Therava: A Shaido Wise One; she follows Sevanna and is part of the groups who claim Faile. After Perrin defeats the Shaido, she leads the remainder in retreat back to the Three-fold Land.

Tialin: A Wise One in the camp at Cairhien; helps supervise the da'tsang Aes Sedai

Timolan: Clan chief of the Miagoma. He believed Rand had betrayed them, not knowing that Rand had been abducted by Aes Sedai.

Tion: A Shaido Wise One; one of Sevanna's followers. She sides with Therava in trying to limit Sevanna's power.

Trask: An Aiel who accompanies Rhuarc when defending Shayol Ghul.

Tuandha: Far Dareis Mai; she accompanies Perrin to Ghealdan.

Turol: Leader of Shae'en M'taal; he alerts the Maidens that Rand is going to attack Rahvin.

Urien: Aethan Dor of the Two Spires Reyn. He comes into contact with Ingtar and helps Rand look for Liah in Shadar Logoth.

Viendre: A Wise One; she stands for Elayne's mother in Elayne and Aviendha's first sister ceremony.