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Cairhien is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the [[River Alguenya]] and the [[Spine of the World]] (Dragonwall).  Cairhien's capital is the city of [[Cairhien (City)|Cairhien]], which is a major port on the Alguenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear (City)|Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]].  Its strategic position as the gateway to the [[Aiel Waste]] via the [[Jangai Pass]] and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhien to be a moderately rich nation.  That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.
 
Cairhien is one of the [[Nations of the New Era]], southeast of [[Tar Valon]] and situated between the [[River Alguenya]] and the [[Spine of the World]] (Dragonwall).  Cairhien's capital is the city of [[Cairhien (City)|Cairhien]], which is a major port on the Alguenya, which flows south to Aringill where it joins the longer [[River Erinin|Erinin]] and then to [[Tear (City)|Tear]] and the [[Aryth Ocean]].  Its strategic position as the gateway to the [[Aiel Waste]] via the [[Jangai Pass]] and as a major factor in river trade with Tear has allowed it to flourish and Cairhien to be a moderately rich nation.  That position has also worked against Cairhien, as the Aiel have invaded it twice, doing great damage to the capital city and surrounding areas.
  
Cairhien maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both [[Andor]] and [[Tear (Nation)|Tear]], to its south.
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Cairhien maintains peace with [[Andor]], the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both [[Andor]] and [[Tear (Nation)|Tear]], to its south. It is currently ruled by [[Elayne Trakand]] who took the throne after [[Galldrian su Riatin Rie|Galldrian]]'s assassination, most likely by [[Thom Merrilin]] plunged the country into civil war
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==History==
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==Civil War==
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The war ended when Elayne Trakand took the throne, offering Cairhienin nobles land in andor that had been recently stripped from people who had rebelled against her ({{ref}})
 
==Geography==
 
==Geography==
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According to the Map, the lands of [[Shandalle]] and [[Tova]] make up most of modern Cairhien, with the majority of both of these lands being within its current borders. Previously, the land of [[Almoren]] occupied the land ({{guide|10}}).
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===General===
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;Physical Features in Cairhien
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*Bodies of Water
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**[[River Alguenya]]
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**[[River Erinin]]
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**[[River Gaelin]]
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*Hills and Mountains
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**[[Spine of the World]]
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**[[Kinslayer's Dagger]]
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**[[Maraside Mountains]]
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*Miscellaneous Features
 
===Cities, Towns and Villages===
 
===Cities, Towns and Villages===
 
*[[Cairhien (City)|Cairhien]] - The Capital
 
*[[Cairhien (City)|Cairhien]] - The Capital
 
*[[Tremonsien]]
 
*[[Tremonsien]]
 
*[[Maerone]]
 
*[[Maerone]]
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==Government==
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===The Throne===
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Cairhien is ruled by a monarch, though the throne can change hands and has done so on numerous occasions
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===Nobility===
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;Noble Houses
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A number of Cairhienin noble houses are known
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*Aesnan
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*Aldorwin
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*Annallin
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*Chuliandred
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*Daganred
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*Damodred
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*Darengil
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*Delovinde
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*Dhulaine
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*Hamarashle
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*Maravin
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*Mavabwin
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*Moseneillin
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*Nolaisen
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*Osiellin
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*Osiellin
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*Riatin
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*Rikshan
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*Saighan
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*Taborwin
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===Military===
 
==People and Customs==
 
==People and Customs==
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===General===
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[[Daes Dae'mar]] is thoroughly established in Cairhien, more than any other nation and affects every action of its nobles and even their servants.
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===Appearance, Clothing and Dress===
 
===Characters from Cairhien===
 
===Characters from Cairhien===
 
{{main|Cairhienin Character List}}
 
{{main|Cairhienin Character List}}

Revision as of 14:39, 19 August 2011

Nation-flag-cairhien.jpg
Cairhien
Sigil The Rising Sun
Banner A many-rayed golden sun, rising on a field of blue.
Capital Cairhien
Ruler Elayne Trakand
Throne The Sun Throne
Crown
Palace The Sun Palace

Author: Caerwyn Jolan

Keye-ree-EHN

General

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

Cairhien maintains peace with Andor, the major kingdom to its west and trades extensively with both Andor and Tear, to its south. It is currently ruled by Elayne Trakand who took the throne after Galldrian's assassination, most likely by Thom Merrilin plunged the country into civil war

History

Civil War

The war ended when Elayne Trakand took the throne, offering Cairhienin nobles land in andor that had been recently stripped from people who had rebelled against her (This passage needs a reference)

Geography

According to the Map, the lands of Shandalle and Tova make up most of modern Cairhien, with the majority of both of these lands being within its current borders. Previously, the land of Almoren occupied the land (TWoRJTWoT, Ch. 10).

General

Physical Features in Cairhien

Cities, Towns and Villages

Government

The Throne

Cairhien is ruled by a monarch, though the throne can change hands and has done so on numerous occasions

Nobility

Noble Houses

A number of Cairhienin noble houses are known

  • Aesnan
  • Aldorwin
  • Annallin
  • Chuliandred
  • Daganred
  • Damodred
  • Darengil
  • Delovinde
  • Dhulaine
  • Hamarashle
  • Maravin
  • Mavabwin
  • Moseneillin
  • Nolaisen
  • Osiellin
  • Osiellin
  • Riatin
  • Rikshan
  • Saighan
  • Taborwin

Military

People and Customs

General

Daes Dae'mar is thoroughly established in Cairhien, more than any other nation and affects every action of its nobles and even their servants.

Appearance, Clothing and Dress

Characters from Cairhien

Main article: Cairhienin Character List