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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | As is typical for the people of [[Cairhien]], she is short ( | + | As is typical for the people of [[Cairhien]], she is short ({{tpod|8}}), pale-faced with dark eyes and dark hair. The first time we meet her she has her hair long and put up in the Cairhienin style, gaining her an extra foot at least ({{tfoh|51}}), but as she becomes more and more fascinated by the [[Aiel]] she wears her hair like the [[Maidens]]; cut short except for a tail tied with a ribbon at the nape of her neck ({{tpod|8}}). [[Faile]] thinks of her as diminutive ({{tpod|8}}) while [[Perrin]] uses the word slender ({{wh|6}}). |
| − | She pretends to be as comfortable with changing in front of men as she thinks the [[Maidens]] are, but her facial expression and hurried breath belies her. Faile thinks of her as brightest, quickest and steadiest of the ''[[Cha Faile]]'', even if she wants a scar like the ones some of the Maidens have. She is concise in her reports ( | + | She pretends to be as comfortable with changing in front of men as she thinks the [[Maidens]] are, but her facial expression and hurried breath belies her. Faile thinks of her as brightest, quickest and steadiest of the ''[[Cha Faile]]'', even if she wants a scar like the ones some of the Maidens have. She is concise in her reports ({{tpod|8}}). Despite being only a minor Cairhien noble - she only has six slashes of color in her bodice/coat - ({{loc|19}}) she has full control of ''Cha Faile'' despite the fact that some of the others are from major Cairhien houses ({{wh|6}}). |
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | * After [[Rand]] has taken control over Cairhien, Selande Darengil is made to approach him in a scheme of [[Colavaere Saighan]]'s, whose retainer she is. Rand understands what the reason for her interest is and scares her away by pretending to be affected by the madness afflicting men who can channel ( | + | * After [[Rand]] has taken control over Cairhien, Selande Darengil is made to approach him in a scheme of [[Colavaere Saighan]]'s, whose retainer she is. Rand understands what the reason for her interest is and scares her away by pretending to be affected by the madness afflicting men who can channel ({{tfoh|51}}). |
| − | * She, like other Cairhienin young nobles, rebels against the ban on dueling [[Rhuarc]] has made in Cairhien, and as punishment she is submitted to part of the process of being made ''[[gai'shain]]'', namely sitting a day naked in the sun under guard. Afterwards, she boasts of the experience to another woman who has also adopted some of the Aiel customs - or at least what they believe are Aiel customs ( | + | * She, like other Cairhienin young nobles, rebels against the ban on dueling [[Rhuarc]] has made in Cairhien, and as punishment she is submitted to part of the process of being made ''[[gai'shain]]'', namely sitting a day naked in the sun under guard. Afterwards, she boasts of the experience to another woman who has also adopted some of the Aiel customs - or at least what they believe are Aiel customs ({{loc|50}}). |
| − | * When Rand returns from his captivity with the sisters sent by [[Elaida]], she and some other minor nobles belonging to the 'societies' of young nobles pretending to be Aiel meets him and leads him into the Grand Hall ( | + | * When Rand returns from his captivity with the sisters sent by [[Elaida]], she and some other minor nobles belonging to the 'societies' of young nobles pretending to be Aiel meets him and leads him into the Grand Hall ({{acos|4}}). They have all started dressing like Aiel; the men as well as the women wear snug-fitting breeches and men's coats. They also wear swords buckled around their hips. Selande and some of the others follow Perrin and Faile back to their room after the meeting in the Grand Hall, and do not leave until Faile tells them to obey her husband ({{acos|5}})). |
| − | * Together with two dozen others, she follows Perrin and Faile when they leave Cairhien to go to [[Ghealdan]]. Faile has taken them into her and her husbands service ( | + | * Together with two dozen others, she follows Perrin and Faile when they leave Cairhien to go to [[Ghealdan]]. Faile has taken them into her and her husbands service ({{loc|27}}). Faile uses her and the others as spies and near to the town of [[Bethal]], she reports in some news in the middle of the night and is shocked when she receives the new ones. She does not object, however ({{tpod|8}}). |
| − | * After Faile is taken by the Shaido, the horses of Selande and her companions are taken away. They go to Perrin to demand them back but end up promising to obey him until Faile has returned ( | + | * After Faile is taken by the Shaido, the horses of Selande and her companions are taken away. They go to Perrin to demand them back but end up promising to obey him until Faile has returned ({{wh|6}}). She continues to spy, now for Perrin, and brings back news about [[Masema]]'s meetings with [[Masuri]] and [[Annoura]] just outside of the small village [[Brytan]]. During the two weeks or so that has passed since Faile was kidnapped, she has begun to respect Perrin and his leadership ({{cot|8}}). |
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
| − | She flirts with Rand on orders of Colavaere Saighan right after he has taken over control in Cairhien ( | + | She flirts with Rand on orders of Colavaere Saighan right after he has taken over control in Cairhien ({{tfoh|51}}), but is a bit jealous of the relationship [[Min]] has with him as well ({{acos|4}}). |
| − | She is the leader of ''Cha Faile'' - after Faile herself, of course - and has a firm grip | + | She is the leader of ''Cha Faile'' - after Faile herself, of course - and has a firm grip ({{tpod|8}}). She is sworn to Faile by water oath ([[Winter's Heart: Chapter 6|WH, Ch. 6]]) but gradually extends the same to Perrin as well ({{cot|5}}). |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
| − | "I know a secluded pool where this heat may be escaped. A sheltered pool, where nothing would disturb us." (To Rand; | + | "I know a secluded pool where this heat may be escaped. A sheltered pool, where nothing would disturb us." (To Rand; {{tfoh2|Chapter 51}}) |
| − | "We are not important enough to attend. Besides, I think we of the societies make her uneasy." (To | + | "We are not important enough to attend. Besides, I think we of the societies make her uneasy." (To Rand about Colavaere; {{acos2|Chapter 4}}). |
| − | "They let some fellows ahead of us drive their wagons through without a second look, but they were worried about letting women go out into the night." (To Faile; | + | "They let some fellows ahead of us drive their wagons through without a second look, but they were worried about letting women go out into the night." (To Faile; {{tpod2|Chapter 8}}). |
| − | "We would die for the Lady Faile!" ( | + | "We would die for the Lady Faile!" ({{wh2|Chapter 6}}) |
| − | "Grace favor you, my Lord. If I may be so bold, Grace has favored the Lady Faile in you." (To Perrin; | + | "Grace favor you, my Lord. If I may be so bold, Grace has favored the Lady Faile in you." (To Perrin; {{cot2|Chapter 5}}.) |
[[Category:All Characters]] | [[Category:All Characters]] | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 28 March 2008
Author: Ilissa al'Nari
Contents
General
As is typical for the people of Cairhien, she is short (TPoD, Ch. 8), pale-faced with dark eyes and dark hair. The first time we meet her she has her hair long and put up in the Cairhienin style, gaining her an extra foot at least (TFoH, Ch. 51), but as she becomes more and more fascinated by the Aiel she wears her hair like the Maidens; cut short except for a tail tied with a ribbon at the nape of her neck (TPoD, Ch. 8). Faile thinks of her as diminutive (TPoD, Ch. 8) while Perrin uses the word slender (WH, Ch. 6).
She pretends to be as comfortable with changing in front of men as she thinks the Maidens are, but her facial expression and hurried breath belies her. Faile thinks of her as brightest, quickest and steadiest of the Cha Faile, even if she wants a scar like the ones some of the Maidens have. She is concise in her reports (TPoD, Ch. 8). Despite being only a minor Cairhien noble - she only has six slashes of color in her bodice/coat - (LoC, Ch. 19) she has full control of Cha Faile despite the fact that some of the others are from major Cairhien houses (WH, Ch. 6).
Timeline
- After Rand has taken control over Cairhien, Selande Darengil is made to approach him in a scheme of Colavaere Saighan's, whose retainer she is. Rand understands what the reason for her interest is and scares her away by pretending to be affected by the madness afflicting men who can channel (TFoH, Ch. 51).
- She, like other Cairhienin young nobles, rebels against the ban on dueling Rhuarc has made in Cairhien, and as punishment she is submitted to part of the process of being made gai'shain, namely sitting a day naked in the sun under guard. Afterwards, she boasts of the experience to another woman who has also adopted some of the Aiel customs - or at least what they believe are Aiel customs (LoC, Ch. 50).
- When Rand returns from his captivity with the sisters sent by Elaida, she and some other minor nobles belonging to the 'societies' of young nobles pretending to be Aiel meets him and leads him into the Grand Hall (ACoS, Ch. 4). They have all started dressing like Aiel; the men as well as the women wear snug-fitting breeches and men's coats. They also wear swords buckled around their hips. Selande and some of the others follow Perrin and Faile back to their room after the meeting in the Grand Hall, and do not leave until Faile tells them to obey her husband (ACoS, Ch. 5)).
- Together with two dozen others, she follows Perrin and Faile when they leave Cairhien to go to Ghealdan. Faile has taken them into her and her husbands service (LoC, Ch. 27). Faile uses her and the others as spies and near to the town of Bethal, she reports in some news in the middle of the night and is shocked when she receives the new ones. She does not object, however (TPoD, Ch. 8).
- After Faile is taken by the Shaido, the horses of Selande and her companions are taken away. They go to Perrin to demand them back but end up promising to obey him until Faile has returned (WH, Ch. 6). She continues to spy, now for Perrin, and brings back news about Masema's meetings with Masuri and Annoura just outside of the small village Brytan. During the two weeks or so that has passed since Faile was kidnapped, she has begun to respect Perrin and his leadership (CoT, Ch. 8).
Relationships
She flirts with Rand on orders of Colavaere Saighan right after he has taken over control in Cairhien (TFoH, Ch. 51), but is a bit jealous of the relationship Min has with him as well (ACoS, Ch. 4).
She is the leader of Cha Faile - after Faile herself, of course - and has a firm grip (TPoD, Ch. 8). She is sworn to Faile by water oath (WH, Ch. 6) but gradually extends the same to Perrin as well (CoT, Ch. 5).
Quotes
"I know a secluded pool where this heat may be escaped. A sheltered pool, where nothing would disturb us." (To Rand; The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 51)
"We are not important enough to attend. Besides, I think we of the societies make her uneasy." (To Rand about Colavaere; A Crown of Swords, Chapter 4).
"They let some fellows ahead of us drive their wagons through without a second look, but they were worried about letting women go out into the night." (To Faile; The Path of Daggers, Chapter 8).
"We would die for the Lady Faile!" (Winter's Heart, Chapter 6)
"Grace favor you, my Lord. If I may be so bold, Grace has favored the Lady Faile in you." (To Perrin; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 5.)
