Alphabetical listing of characters encountered in The Path of Daggers

(sorted by first name)

	Book eight in The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.
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• Aan'allein, p. 48—Aiel name for Lan. It means "One Man" or "Man Who is an Entire People" in the Old Tongue.
• Abaldar Yulan, p. 471—Small, coal-dark, fiery man with little green fingernails. He wears a black wig to conceal his bald head. He is Miraj's Captain of the Air.
• Abram, p. 346—Man after which the Feast of Abram is named.
• Adeleas Namelle, p. 57—Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah, one of two Aes Sedai who went into voluntary retreat many years ago to Tifan's Well, a village located in the grassy plains of Arafel, along with her sister Vandene. Their goal was to someday write the complete history of the World since the Breaking, and some even before that. She is now in Ebou Dar with Elayne and Nynaeve. Mat can't tell Adeleas and Vandene apart, even though they're not twins. See also Namelle, Vandene.
• Aemin, p. 204—Graying, blocky farrier.
• Aemlyn Carand, p. 344—Andoran lady, leader of a strong House that supported Morgase during the Succession. Morgase exiled her from Caemlyn as per Gaebril's suggestion. Elayne hopes that she will still support her, but is not certain she will.
• Aeron, p. 30—Graying Wise One. She cannot channel.
• Agelmar Jagad, p. 19—Easar's general in Shienar. He is possibly the best military commander alive (excepting possibly Mat and the Aiel chiefs).
• Aginor, p. 266—One of the Forsaken. During the Age of Legends, he was one of the foremost biologists of his time, specializing in genetics. He went over to the Shadow because only there could he do all of the experiments he wanted to. He was the one who created the Trollocs, Dragkhar, gholam, Darkhounds, and other Shadowspawn. Some of the other Forsaken think he was insane, for only someone insane would create some of the creatures he did. He was the second one to be released from the sealing on the Bore, after Balthamel. He was trapped close to the surface of the Bore, so he was not shielded from the passing of time very effectively; he emerged as a very old man, so old that his face was wrinkled so that one could barely make out his features anymore. He was killed by Rand at the Eye of the World. Unbeknownst to almost everyone (including the Forsaken), Aginor has been reincarnated in the body of a Borderlander man. He is now called Osan'gar. See also Dashiva, Corlan; Osan'gar.
• Ailil Riatin, p. 418—Slim, dignified woman with big dark eyes. Not young, but pretty. She is Toram Riatin's sister, and will do anything for him if he asked her to. She is tall for a Cairhienin woman (and only for a Cairhienin woman...).
• Ailron, p. 204—King of Amadicia until the Seanchan invaded. He was not as strong as most kings due to the control of the Children of the Light—in fact, he has almost no real power at all. See also Niall, Pedron; Valda, Eamon.
• Aisling Noon, p. 22—Aes Sedai of unknown Ajah. She served as advisor to King Easar of Shienar until she disappeared when news of Elaida's rise to power arrived. See also Togita, Easar.
• Alanna Mosvani, p. 274—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She is dark and slender with black hair and dark eyes. She has two surviving Warders, Rand (whom she bonded against his will) and Ihvon; her other, Owein, died in the Two Rivers while scouting the Whitecloak camp. She later found that bonding Rand was a grievious error; not only is it impossible to compel him in comparison to most Warders (she compared it to attempting to uproot an oak tree with her bare hands), but she constantly feels the pain he experiences from the wound in his side, perhaps even more severely than he feels it.
• Alarys, p. 245—Wise One of the Shaido Aiel. She has black hair, which is quite rare among the Aiel.
• Aledrin, p. 382—Sitter for the White Ajah in the new Hall. She has dark, golden hair and big, pale brown eyes.
• Alesune Chulin, p. 19—Easar's other escort to the meeting of the Borderland rulers. Slim and fiery, he has long black hair with white streaks in it. He is the Shatayan of Fal Moran Palace.
• Alise Tenjile, p. 100—Operator of the Kin's farm. She grew up in Tarabon. She is quite formidable; everyone makes way for her.
• Alliandre Maritha Kigarin, p. 157—Blessed of the Light, Queen of Ghealdan, Defender of Garen's Well. She is the fourth person to sit on the throne of Ghealdan in the past seven months. She wears jewelry to her meetings with Masema for the sole purpose of giving it to him such that he won't ask for anything more; she also sent a letter to Rand offering him her friendship and asking for his help. See also Dagar, Masema.
• Alsalam, p. 261—The King of Arad Doman. He was not good enough for Graendal's collection.
• Alsbet Luhhan, p. 203—Wife of Haral, the blacksmith of Emond's Field. She is almost as large as her husband, which is quite big.
• Alviarin Freidhen, p. 492—Aes Sedai of the White Ajah, but secretly the head of the Black Ajah. She was chosen to head the Black Ajah after the previous leader was killed by Ishamael after she managed to kill off the Amyrlin Seat without Ishamael's approval. Typical of most Whites, she has a very cool, collected personality. She serves as Keeper of the Chronicles under Elaida, despite being of a different Ajah than Elaida was raised from. Elaida was all but forced to choose Alviarin in order to gain the support of the White Ajah when bringing charges against Siuan; unknown to Elaida, this also brought her the support of the Black Ajah. Without Alviarin as Keeper, the White Ajah would most likely have been divided over whether to depose Siuan, and only the Red would be behind Elaida, which would most likely have led to the stilling of Elaida and possibly even the dismantling of the Red Ajah. It still may, since Elaida is rapidly losing her power to Alviarin—and if Alviarin's loyalties are ever revealed, nothing will save either of them. Alviarin has been shown how to Travel by Mesaana. See also a'Roihan, Elaida do Avriny; Keeper of the Chronicles.
• Alwhin, p. 458—Voice of the Blood, in service of High Lady Suroth. She is a glowering woman. Originally a sul'dam, she was intended to be the Leash Holder for Nynaeve when she and Egwene were given to Suroth by Liandrin. She was later promoted to a Voice of the Blood, the first sul'dam to ascend to the Blood. However, it was thought unwise to leave her as a simple sul'dam; she knew too much.
• Amondrid Gueyam, p. 283—Bald High Lord of Tear. He now commands part of Rand's army in Illian.
• Amondrid Osiellin, p. 419—Lord of Cairhien. He supported Colavaere when she claimed Sun Throne.
• Amyrlin Seat, p. 34—The leader of the Aes Sedai, their equivalent of a King or Queen. She in theory holds supreme power amongst the sisters, and leads the Hall of the Tower at its meetings. Kings and queens of nations strong and weak will come if summoned by the Amyrlin, even if they spend their entire trip figuring out how they will put a knife in her back while there. The Seat is traditionally held by a woman strong both in the Power and in her character. The vote to choose an Amyrlin must be unanimous, as must the vote to depose one. Once chosen the Amyrlin is said to be "of all Ajahs and none"—all previous affiliations with Ajah are ignored (at least in theory). The Ajahs have gotten fairly equal numbers of Amyrlins raised from their Ajah, with two exceptions: no Amyrlin has been raised from the Red Ajah since Bonwhin Meraighdin, who was deposed and stilled for nearly breaking the Tower in Artur Hawkwing's day, except for Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan, the current Amyrlin Seat in Tar Valon; the Blue Ajah has had more than the average number of Amyrlins from its Ajah—four of the last the last five Amyrlins (before Elaida) were raised from the Blue Ajah. These two exceptions to the mean number of Amyrlins from one's Ajah have only added to the friction between the Blue and Red Ajahs over the years. The Amyrlin has a secretary of sorts, the Keeper of the Chronicles, who is traditionally chosen from the same Ajah that the Amyrlin was raised from. The office was held by Siuan Sanche, raised from the Blue Ajah, until she was deposed for her involvement with events surrounding the Dragon Reborn. Her successor was the leader of the coup, Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan, raised from the Red Ajah. Siuan's deposition divided the Tower, and the faction opposing Elaida raised a new Amyrlin who could not be accused of choosing sides on the day Siuan was deposed: Egwene al'Vere, who was outside the Tower and not even a full sister from the time Siuan was deposed to the time she was Raised. See also Anghara; a'Roihan, Elaida do Avriny; al'Vere, Egwene; Aryman, Deane; Bagand, Seraille; Chunla, Shein; Kerenmosa, Rashima; Kishar, Gerra; Meraighdin, Bonwhin; Ospenya, Tamra; Sanche, Siuan; Sorenthaine, Cemaile; Vayu, Sierin.
• Amys, p. 33—Wise One of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel. Rhuarc's wife (one of two). She is one of the Wise Ones that trained Aviendha and Egwene. She can channel.
• Anaiya, p. 329—Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. She has blunt, motherly facial features. She was very good friends with Moiraine both as a novice and as a full sister. She, like all Blues, fled the Tower when Elaida was raised to the Striped Stole, and now carries a position of considerable influence in the "Little Tower" in Salidar.
• Anaiyella Narencelona, p. 419—Willowy, simpering High Lady of Tear. She seems a fool, and is all mincing elegance and simpers.
• Andaya Forae, p. 490—Sitter for the Gray Ajah in Tar Valon. She has light brown hair, and grew up in Tarabon. She reminds Elaida of a sparrow about to hop to another branch. She is neither small nor slim.
• Anghar, p. 446—Steady-eyed Seanchan scout with a fast horse.
• Annoura Larisen, p. 159—Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah with a broad face, wide mouth, and a beak of a nose. She keeps her long dark hair in braids. She grew up in Tarabon. She serves as advisor to Berelain sur Paendrag, the First of Mayene. See also Paeron, Berelain sur Paendrag.
• Aracome, p. 283—Blade-slender High Lord of Tear. He fears that Rand will kill him if he returns to Tear. Min had a viewing that told her he would die.
• Aram, p. 159—Former Tuatha'an who gave up the Way of the Leaf to learn the sword when the Trollocs killed his mother. He learned from Tam al'Thor, Rand's father and a Blademaster, and picked it up extremely fast. He now serves as Perrin's personal bodyguard.
• Aran'gar, p. 332—Name given to the reincarnation of Balthamel. Aran'gar was the right-hand dagger in a form of dueling popular right after the creation of the Bore. The sport fell from common practice, since almost invariably both duelists died from the slow poison on the daggers. The other Forsaken consider Balthamel's new body a fine joke; the soul of Balthamel now occupies the body of a beautiful young woman. She still channels saidin, and now serves as Delana's maid. Delana does not know that she is one of the Chosen reincarned, just that she stands far above her among the Darkfriends. See also Balthamel; Mosaline, Delana; Osan'gar; Saranov, Halima.
• Arathelle Renshar, p. 315—Andoran noble with more power than any other noble in Andor save Dyelin and Luan.
• Arilyn Dhulaine, p. 268—One of the eyes-and-ears for the Gray Ajah. She is around the middle of Cairhien's nobility. She provided housing to several Aes Sedai in the city that did not want to stay in the Palace or with the Wise Ones.
• Arlen Nalaam, p. 448—Soldier in the Black Tower. He captured a sul'dam which Rand placed in Nynaeve's control.
• Arrela Shiego, p. 185—Tall, dark-skinned woman who wears a sword in slight imitation of the Aiel. She has short hair. Unlike her companion Lacile, she makes it clear that she would as soon kiss a dog as any man. She is currently traveling with Perrrin's group. Editor's note: her name has also been misspelled "Arella."
• Artur Hawkwing, p. 9—Hero of Legend who conquered much of the known world about a thousand years ago. He was perhaps the most strongly ta'veren man besides Lews Therin Telamon and Rand al'Thor. His armies put down those of Guaire Amalasan, a false Dragon, and he even sent troops across the Aryth Ocean under his son, Luthair Paendrag Mondwhin, in hopes of conquering new lands there. All contact with these armies ended with Hawkwing's death, which set off the War of the Hundred Years. The descendants of the armies under Luthair have now returned to reclaim the lands of Hawkwing's empire in the Old World—they now call themselves the Seanchan. Artur Hawkwing's real name was Artur Paendrag Tanreall; his sign was a golden hawk in flight. See also Mondwhin, Luthair Paendrag.
• Arymilla Marne, p. 550—Brown-eyed Andoran noble with a habit of fainting. She opposed Morgase during the Succession. The only real reason Rand kept her around in Caemlyn was to push others into supporting Dyelin; no one wanted Andor in the hands of Arymilla.
• Asmodean, p. 485—One of the Forsaken. He was born Joar Addam Nessosin in the then coastal city of Shorelle, a child prodigy in music and art. He gave his life to the Shadow in exchange for the immortality he received, so he could study and perfect his music. After being released from the Bore, he was coerced by Lanfear into coming with her, eventually to teach Rand to channel without killing himself. Asmodean was drawn to Rhuidean and the stash of angreal, ter'angreal, and most especially the two white statue ter'angreal that linked the holder to the great sa'angreal buried near Cairhien and on Tremalking, which together could Break the World beyond repair. He went there to obtain the male statue, but was thwarted by Rand, who severed his bonds to the Dark One. He then became Rand's teacher, and went into hiding from the rest of the Chosen, who would kill him on sight if they saw him. He was killed by someone of unknown identity right after Rahvin and Lanfear were killed/trapped.
• Asra, p. 544—One of the Kin. She got vocal about recent events along with Sarainya.
• Assid Bakuun, p. 430—Commander of the Armies of the Return. He has spent thirty years in the army serving the Empress.
• Aviendha, p. 46—Aiel of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel. Formerly a Maiden of the Spear, she was forced to give up the spear to become a Wise One because she had the ability to channel inborn. She has green eyes, and is of age with Rand and Mat. She is more than pretty with dark, reddish hair. Aviendha is one of the three women in Min's viewing of Rand—she also saw that she was to fall in love with him when she went through the three rings in Rhuidean. She denied her feelings for him at first, but when the wagons crossed the Dragonwall toward Cairhien, sweat tents became unavailable and she tried bathing as "wetlanders" did; Rand came in as she was standing before the bath in her skin, and she panicked. She created a Traveling gateway to Seanchan (she does not remember how), trying to get as far away from Rand as possible, into the middle of winter. When Rand rescued her, she decided she could not hide her feelings any longer, and the two ended up spending the night in each other's arms before coming back. Aviendha says a similar incident will not occur, and punishes any Maiden who makes a crack about it (how they found out about something that occurred on the far side of the world on another continent is a different subject entirely). She felt toh toward Elayne for violating her trust, but upon hearing that Elayne would consent to being her sister-wife, Aviendha felt empowered to show her feelings for Rand once again. She is not certain what she thinks of a second sister-wife in Min, but she is determined to meet her before passing any judgement. She is currently in Ebou Dar assisting Birgitte, Elayne, and Nynaeve. See also al'Thor, Rand; Farshaw, Elmindreda; Trakand, Elayne.

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• Baijan'm'hael, p. 407—Title that Manel Rochaid uses among the Asha'man that accompany Rand. The title means "Attack Leader" in the Old Tongue.
• Bain, p. 222—Maiden of the Spear of the Black Rock sept of the Shaarad Aiel. She has flame-colored hair. She is first-sister to Chiad, of the Goshien Aiel; the two had to sneak through the camp of the other to find the Wise Ones to become first sisters, since their clans were in blood feud at the time. She is now one of the Maidens who accompanies Faile, a similar honor guard to what Rand has, although smaller and for different reasons. See also Chiad.
• Baldhere, p. 17—Swordbearer to Ethenielle of Kandor. He holds the Sword of Kirukan. He is slender and has white hair at his temples. He has a biting tongue. After Ethenielle's husband died, she chose him to command her army in his place.
• Basel Gill, p. 180—Pink-cheeked man with graying hair who followed Morgase when she left Caemlyn. He was the innkeeper of the Queen's Blessing, an inn in Caemlyn which at one time housed Rand and Mat while they were waiting for Moiraine and the rest of the group to catch up to them. A man loyal to his queen.
• Bela, p. 349—Siuan's mare. She is short, shaggy, and quite docile. Egwene rode her out of Emond's Field when she left with Moiraine and Lan. Bela actually belongs to Tam al'Thor, and Rand suggested her as a way to take Egwene with them.
• Beldeine Nyram, p. 31—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She has no Warders, which is extremely unusual for a Green. She was raised to the shawl about three years ago, and as yet is too new to the shawl to have the ageless look. She was captured at Dumai's Wells and is now a prisoner of the Aiel. According to Min's viewing of her, she will bond one of the Asha'man as her Warder.
• Belinde, p. 251—Wise One of the Shaido Aiel. She is particularly nasty to Galina.
• Benly Coplin, p. 426—Man from Emond's Field. He died when Rand was a boy because he refused to eat—he was convinced his food was poisoned.
• Beonin Marinye, p. 329—Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah. She is pretty, has honey-colored hair, and grew up in Tarabon. Her blue-gray eyes seem to constantly look startled. Nothing seems to surprise her, though, and Elayne thinks she would not believe the Sun would come up unless she saw it herself, and if one morning it did not, she would just take it to confirm that she was correct to demand proof. She was one of the six sisters in Salidar that have most of the authority, despite not being part of the Hall of the Tower.
• Bera Harkin, p. 271—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She has three Warders. She was sent, along with Kiruna, to establish diplomatic relations with Rand in the Aiel Waste. She grew up in Andor. After following Rand to Dumai's Wells, she was made to swear fealty to him.
• Berana, p. 384—Sitter for the White Ajah amongst the rebel Aes Sedai. She was chosen for the position in Salidar.
• Berelain sur Paendrag Paeron, p. 98 (114)—The First of Mayene, their equivalent of a Queen. Rand put her in charge of Cairhien along with Rhuarc until she left with Perrin and Faile to find Masema. She is fond of wearing the latest fashion in dresses, and those are usually quite revealing. She has her eyes on many men, but Perrin foremost—she is Min's hawk in her viewings of Perrin. She is a very capable ruler, willing to do almost anything to preserve the welfare and independence of her people.
• Bernaile, p. 507—Aes Sedai of the White Ajah. She originally went to Salidar, but returned to Tar Valon along with nine others to avoid suspicion from sprouting.
• Berowin, p. 101—One of the Kin. She has a habit of leaping before she looks. She served as a Wise One in Ebou Dar. Despite being weak in the one Power, she is good at shielding people, and can shield someone that normally could not be blocked by someone of her strength.
• Bertain Gallenne, p. 159—Commander of Berelain's Winged Guards, and her personal bodyguard of sorts.
• Bertome Saighan, p. 418—Short, ruggedly handsome lord of Cairhien with the front of his head shaved. He is Colavaere's cousin, and since her death has become High Seat of House Saighan. See also Saighan, Colavaere.
• Beslan Mitsobar, p. 79—Queen Tylin's son. He is mild-mannered, has a soft voice sharp eyes, and black hair to his shoulders. Merilille thinks he is too curious.
• Birgitte, p. 47—Hero of Legend, bound to the Horn of Valere until Moghedien ripped her away. She has long blonde hair that she keeps in a braid, and is one of the best with bow and arrows. During Nynaeve's struggle with Moghedien, Birgitte was ripped out of Tel'aran'rhiod and almost died. She would have if she had not been saved by Elayne, who bonded her has a Warder to give her the strength and quick healing she needed to survive. She is always linked to Gaidal Cain in the stories, and misses him immensely since he was spun out normally while she was ripped out. She is nothing like the stories say she is supposed to be like. See also Cain, Gaidal; Joana; Maerion; Trakand, Elayne.
• Boreane Carivin, p. 294—Stout, pale little woman from Cairhien. She makes candles for Rand.
• Breane Taborwin, p. 176—A woman from Cairhien who is Lamgwin's love interest. See also Dorn, Lamgwin.
• Brend, p. 284—Leader of the Council of Nine until Rand's army conquered the city. Some of his troops are still loyal to him, despite the fact that they have been informed of his true identity, Sammael.
• Brys, p. 23—Late husband of Queen Ethenielle of Kandor.

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• Caddar, p. 245—Tall man who gave Sevanna a call box to summon him with and eventually helped send her armies to Ghealdan, although that's not what Sevanna thought he was going to do.... He was actually Sammael
• Cadsuane Melaidhrin, p. 30—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah with iron-gray hair. She retired to a rose garden in northern Ghealdan, but has since left it due to the difficulty of growing decent roses with the weather they way it was. She refused two appointments to the Hall of the Tower, when refusing even once is unheard of. She also refused to become head of the Green Ajah. It is said that she has had more Warders than most sisters have had shoes. She has more strength than anyone in a thousand years except Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne. Although a Green, she has confronted and captured more men that can channel than any other woman; unknown to most, the men she captures tend to live longer after being gentled than the average. She is somewhat of a living legend among Aes Sedai. According to Min, Cadsuane will teach Rand and the Asha'man something—they will not like it, but they will have to learn it.
• Caire din Gelyn Running Wave, p. 119—Windfinder to a Clan Wavemistress. She is Tebreille's sister and Talaan's mother.
• Camaille, p. 195—One of the Cairhienin women who tries to imitate the Aiel Maidens of the Spear, only using swords instead. Very quick.
• Car'a'carn, p. 30—According to the Prophecy of Rhuidean, the man destined to unite the clans of the Aiel. The term means "Chief of Chiefs" in the Old Tongue. See also al'Thor, Rand; He Who Comes With the Dawn.
• Carahuin, p. 32—Maiden of the Spear. She was fond of making fun of Perrin when he blushed at the gai'shain who were not yet dressed in white.
• Caraline Damodred, p. 414—Cairhienin noble who made claim to the Sun Throne in Cairhien; she is related to Laman, the last king from House Damodred. She is in league with High Lord Darlin of Tear and Toram Riatin of Cairhien in opposition to Rand.
• Careane Fransi, p. 64—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She has shoulders and arms as big as most men. She grew up in Arad Doman.
• Carelle, p. 214—Pretty Wise One with fiery red hair and piercing eyes.
• Carlinya, p. 323—Aes Sedai of the White Ajah. She fled the White Tower when Elaida was raised. She holds much influence among the sisters.
• Cemaile Sorenthaine, p. 332—Amyrlin Seat about three hundred years ago (two Amyrlins after Gerra Kishar). She was raised from the Gray Ajah. She was considered weak as Amyrlin. In memory of the days before the Trolloc Wars when no ruler held a throne without the White Tower's approval, she had a gilded clock commissioned. The clock was taken down and forgotten in storage after she died, and it didn't reappear until Elaida put it back up when she was raised. See also Amyrlin Seat.
• Cenn Buie, p. 423—Knarled man from Emond's Field with a raspy voice. He is the local thatcher, and sits on the Village Council. He always produced conflict with others.
• Chaelin, p. 277—Kiruna's taskmistress.
• Charl Gedwyn, p. 407—Leader of Rand's group of Asha'man. He is a few years older than Rand is. See also Tsorovan'm'hael.
• Chel Vanin, p. 130—Fat man who Mat uses as a scout. He is a good rider, and Mat thinks he could steal a hen pheasant's eggs with her sitting on them (although he would likely steal her, too)—he also thinks Vanin could steal a horse out from under a nobleman and he would not know it for two days. He has a large space between his front teeth. He is now with Mat in Ebou Dar.
• Chesa, p. 311—One of Egwene's maids as the Amyrlin Seat. Egwene often lets her sit in on meetings with Sheriam, her Keeper of the Chronicles, because her unexpected chatter often unsettles Sheriam just enough for Egwene to sidestep what Sheriam was suggesting in a discrete way.
• Chiad, p. 222—Maiden of the Spear of the Stones River sept of the Goshien Aiel. She is short for an Aiel woman, and has blonde hair. Gaul wants her to marry him, but she will not give up the spear. She is willing to be his lover, but marriage is out of the question (or so she says). She is first-sister to Bain, and the two serve as a sort of guard for Faile. See also Bain; Gaul.
• Cian do Mehon a'Macansa, p. 355—Murandian lord with a greasy, curled mustache. He is stocky. He meets Egwene and her army along with Pelivar and Arathelle.
• Chianmai, p. 476—Banner-General of Seanchan. He will receive Varek's urgent message.
• Chilares Arman, p. 62—Doe-eyed Kinswoman from Murandy. She sells rugs.
• Chosen One, p. 46—The one chosen by the Creator to serve as his hand in the world. See also al'Thor, Rand; Dragon, the; Dragon Reborn.
• Chulein, p. 153—Controller of Segani, a raken from Seanchan. People of his profession are called morat'raken.
• Cieryl Arjuna, p. 64—One of Careane's Warders. He is lanky.
• Coiren Saeldain, p. 26—Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah. She is plump and pompous, and led the embassy Elaida sent to Rand in Cairhien. She was captured and shielded during the battle at Dumai's Wells. She was designated to take over that group if something happened to both Galina and Katerine.
• Coladara, p. 22—Aes Sedai of unknown Ajah. She serves as advisor to King Paitar of Arafel.
• Colavaere Saighan, p. 288—Woman who claimed the Sun Throne when Rand was taken prisoner by Aes Sedai. When he returned, he dethroned her and stripped her of all her titles and estates. Rather than living in shame, she committed suicide.
• Colinda, p. 27—Wise One with penetrating eyes. She is slender. Sorilea sent to search the Royal Library of Cairhien, and upon return she joined the rest of the Aiel in the camp in watching the captured Aes Sedai.
• Coram, p. 27—Broad-shouldered Aiel who guards Verin against anyone who might misunderstand her position in the Aiel camp.
• Coramoor, p. 46—According to the Sea Folk's Jendai Prophecy, the man who is destined to bring them out of their long wandering in the sea. He is the same man who is the fulfillment of just about every other prophecy known as well, Rand al'Thor. See also al'Thor, Rand; Car'a'carn; Chosen One; Dragon Reborn; He Who Comes With the Dawn.
• Corgaide Marendevin, p. 271—Grave-faced, gray-haired woman who orders servants in the Sun Palace. Her official title is Holder of the Keys, and she is essentially in charge of all servants in the palace.
• Corlan Dashiva, p. 286—One of the Asha'man. Rand chose him as his Asha'man companion after Dumai's Wells. He is allegedly from a farm in the Black Hills. He always seems to have his head in the clouds, and speaks the Old Tongue fluently.
• Creator, p. 60—The maker of the Universe, people, places, things, the True Source, everything in existence. An alternate name would be God. After He created the world, the Creator made a prison for Shai'tan, the Dark One, His complete opposite in every way, to keep him from influencing the world. The Creator is bent on non-interference—He will not directly influence events in the world, instead using a "Chosen One" or simply tugging at the Pattern of the Age in hopes that what He wants to occur will occur, instead of just making it happen. The Forsaken and most Darkfriends consider Him to be inferior to the Dark One, despite the fact that He imprisoned him.
• Culhan Carand, p. 355—Aemlyn's husband.
• Cullen, p. 545—Namesake of Cullen's Crossing, an inn in Harbor Bridge.
• Cyndane, p. 262—Girl who works with Moghedien. Her name means "Last Chance" in the Old Tongue. She is stronger in the One Power than Graendal. She is quite possibly Lanfear reborn. See also Lanfear.

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• Daigian Moseneillin, p. 269—Plump, pale Aes Sedai of the White Ajah with long, black hair. She is the youngest daughter of a lesser House in Cairhien. Many sisters consider her little better than a wilder. She is now sworn to Rand.
• Daishar, p. 346—Egwene's horse. His name means "Glory" in the Old Tongue.
• Dalthanes Annallin, p. 419—Lord of Cairhien. He supported Colavaere when she claimed Sun Throne.
• Dalyn, p. 475—Other name that might be the real name of Doile; Bertome doesn't remember the name all that well. See also Doile.
• Damer Flinn, p. 294—Crease-faced old man with a limp, now one of the Asha'man. He is bald with a fringe of white hair around the edge of his head. He was in the Queen's Guards until he took a Murandian lance in the thigh, and ever since has desired to help people with injuries. He came for the amnesty to see if he could learn to Heal; as it turns out, he is very Talented, and has developed methods of Healing that have been forgotten since the Age of Legends.
• Dark One, p. 53—Name, used in every land, for Shai'tan, the source of all evil, complete opposite of the Creator in every way. See Shai'tan.
• Darlin Sisnera, p. 414—A High Lord of Tear, one of those who went into hiding in Haddon Mirk once the battle at Cairhien was over. Rand says he almost admires him—he opposed Rand from the very start, fleeing the Stone of Tear when it fell and trying to rouse resistance among the rural nobles. He is considering Elaida's offer of support if he declares himself king of Tear.
• Daughter-Heir (of Andor), p. 364—By Andoran tradition, the first-born daughter of the Queen is her heir to the throne. The Daughter-Heir is traditionally sent to Tar Valon to receive training from the Aes Sedai, although until the current Daughter-Heir, Elayne, most have been too weak to get beyond novice training. See also Damodred, Tigraine; Trakand, Elayne.
• Daved Hanlon, p. 523—Man formerly in cahoots with Toram Riatin. He has since deserted him.
• Daviena, p. 29—Green-eyed Wise One with yellow-red hair.
• Davram t'Ghaline Bashere, p. 21—Lord of Bashere, Tyr, and Sidonia; Guardian of the Blightborder; Defender of the Heartland; Marshal-General to Queen Tenobia of Saldaea. He is also her uncle, and Faile's father. He has black eyes, a beak-like nose, and a mustache. He is also slender, and shorter than most men; his wife towers over him. He left Saldaea with his army on an order from Tenobia to bring her the head of Mazrim Taim after he escaped; he ended up in Caemlyn when Rand defeated Rahvin. He now commands Rand's troops in Caemlyn (those that cannot channel and are not under the command of Mat or one of the Aiel chiefs). He is feared by any potential opponents in battle, and with reason—he is one of the best generals alive. See also Kazadi, Tenobia.
• Deira ni Ghaline t'Bashere, p. 191—Faile's mother. She has black hair, and is about a head taller than her husband Davram, the Marshal-General of Saldaea. She did not approve of her daughter's marriage at first, but was eventually convinced to accept it.
• Delana Mosalaine, p. 312—Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, openly a Sitter for the Gray Ajah in the "Little Tower." She is the only Sitter that Egwene thinks she can count on. She is round, and has a deep voice for a woman and pale hair. She is from Shienar. She has no Warder. Egwene might be more than a little worried if she knew that the only Sitter that does as she asks is Black Ajah.
• Delora, p. 214—Wise One who comes with Perrin. She has hair and eyes like Morgase, and an icy tone.
• Demandred, p. 265—One of the Forsaken. He has a hawk-like nose and dark hair. Second-best seems to be the story of his life. He was born Barid Bel Medar one day after Lews Therin Telamon, and from the first day proceeded to almost equal Lews Therin's accomplishments, almost equal Lews Therin's strength, and almost equal him but never surpass him in everything. He became one of the Light's greatest generals, once again second in command under Lews Therin. Demandred believed that he was Lews Therin's intellectual and military superior, and was furious when Lews Therin was chosen to lead the Light's forces over him during the War of the Shadow. He developed a burning hatred of Lews Therin, and finally dedicated his life to the Shadow so he could finally better Lews Therin—he believed the Shadow would eventually win the war since Lews Therin was commanding the Light's armies, and that if he, Barid Bel Medar, had been chosen to command them, the Light would have prevailed. When Demandred was freed from the Bore, he transferred his hatred of Lews Therin intact to the new recipient of his soul, Rand al'Thor. Demandred was recently told by the Dark One to lead his plan to convert or destroy Rand, and promised him to be Nae'blis if he succeeded. However, since Moridin has been declared Nae'blis, he is now only ordered to obey Moridin. Demandred's assumed identity and whereabouts are unknown.
• Demetre Marcolin, p. 283—First Captain of the Companions in Illian. He is lantern-jawed and has deep-set eyes. Not to be confused with High Lord Marcolin of Tear. He served under Tam al'Thor when he was a Second Captain in the Companions.
• Denharad, p. 438—Ailil's Lance-captain, a pale little man.
• Desaine, p. 245—Late Wise One of the Shaido Aiel. She opposed Sevanna's appointment to Wise One, and as punishment Sevanna and her followers killed her to prevent any further opposition. Her death was blamed on Aes Sedai.
• Desora, p. 288—Maiden of the Spear of the Musara sept of the Reyn Aiel. She had golden hair, and had a habit of hiding her smile behind her hand. She died in an attempt on Rand's life by assassins for the Children of the Light.
• Mistress Dill, p. 541—Round innkeeper of Cullen's Crossing, an inn in Harbor Bridge.
• Dimara, p. 58—One of the Kin. She has red hair with white streaks in it. She works as a seamstress.
• Dobraine Taborwin, p. 177—Cairienin lord. He is the High Seat of House Taborwin, and commanded the troops Perrin leads. He is little taller than Min. He keeps the front of his head shaved, and keeps the gray hair on the sides to his shoulders. He rules Cairhien in Rand's absence.
• Doesine Alwain, p. 509—Boyishly slim Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. She is tall for a Cairhienin. Her father was a cutler. She ran away three times as a novice, although she only got as far as the gates once. She has a bit of a foul tongue.
• Doile, p. 474—One of Bertome's armsmen from the Colchaine estates. He is gap-toothed with seamed scars on both cheeks. See also Dalyn.
• Donel do Morny a'Lordeine, p. 355—Lord of Murandy with curled mustaches. He meets Egwene and her army along with Pelivar and Arathelle.
• Doressin Chuliandred, p. 419—Lord of Cairhien. He supported Colavaere when she claimed Sun Throne.
• Dorile din Eiran Long Feather, p. 74—Windfinder to the Wavemistress of Clan Somarin.
• Dragon Reborn, p. 16—According to the Karaethon Cycle, the Prophecies of the Dragon, the man who is the Rebirth of Lews Therin Telamon, the man known as the Dragon during the War of the Shadow. Over the years, many men have claimed to be the Dragon Reborn, even men who could not channel. The true Dragon has been Reborn in a young man named Rand al'Thor, a shepherd from Emond's Field. See also Ablar, Logain; al'Thor, Rand; Amalasan, Guaire; Darksbane, Raolin; Davian; Dragon, the; Ragad, Gorin; Stonebow, Yurian; Taim, Mazrim.
• Duhara Basaheen, p. 488—Sitter for the Red Ajah in Tar Valon. Apparently Elaida had to show her who was boss at some point. She has large, dark eyes.
• Dyelin Taravin, p. 396—Elayne's cousin and heir to her throne if she dies without female children.

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• Eadwin, p. 42—Man who Verin Mathwin would have married had she not gone to Tar Valon. He was from her hometown of Far Madding, but is presumably dead at this point—Verin is very old by non-Aes Sedai standards.
• Eagan Padros, p. 413—Runny-nosed leader of those who followed Lord Brend's (i.e. Sammael's summons). He is much brighter than he looks. He tried to kill Rand with an arrow.
• Eamon Valda, p. 207—New Lord Captain Commander of the Children of the Light after the death of Pedron Niall. He killed Niall's assassin shortly after the act, but it is not known whether this was set up, or whether Valda just happened to be in the right place at the right time. One of his first acts was to dismiss Niall's secretary, Sebban Balwer, for "someone who didn't twitch"—this was a mistake, as Balwer was Niall's true Master of Spies—he knows more about spying than anyone else in the world. See also Asunawa, Rhadam; Balwer, Sebban; Niall, Pedron.
• Easar Togita, p. 19—King of Shienar. He has a square face, and white hair in a topknot. He is a head shorter than Paitar of Arafel. Sadness is a permanent presence in his eyes. His third son is married to Ethenielle's daughter. His wife died about eleven years ago.
• Eben Hopwil, p. 286—One of the Asha'man. He is about sixteen years old, and skinny. He has a big nose and ears to match. He travels with Rand.
• Edarra, p. 160—Wise One of the Nader sept of the Shiande Aiel. She has blue eyes, and is not much older than Perrin. She can channel, and is of moderately high strength. She goes with Perrin to seek out Masema.
• Efalin, p. 247—Short, gray-haired Maiden of the Spear. She leads all Shaido Maidens.
• Egwene al'Vere, p. 60—A young woman from Emond's Field, now raised to the Amyrlin Seat among the Aes Sedai opposing Elaida. She has considerable strength with the One Power, and will most likely be one of the strongest Aes Sedai in over a thousand years. She is also the first Dreamer in the Tower in almost 500 years; she trained with the Wise Ones to learn more of this Talent. Egwene is good friends with Elayne Trakand, the Daughter-Heir of Andor, and is also a childhood friend of Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn. In fact, Rand and Egwene were all but Promised in their youth, but both of them feels an almost sibling-like love for each other now; they know that they cannot get married, and don't really want to. Egwene is the love object of both of Elayne's brothers, Galad and Gawyn—she is flattered by Galad's attentions, but she does not return them; she does find Gawyn to her liking, and had a dream of bonding him as her Warder; she knows it will occur. Egwene was most likely chosen Amyrlin because the Aes Sedai thought she could be guided by them without too much trouble; if this was their intent, they made a grave mistake, for Egwene shows promise to be one of the strongest Amyrlins in history. See also al'Vere, Marin; Trakand, Gawyn.
• Einone, p. 21—Ethenielle's sister. She is married to one of Tenobia's uncles.
• Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan, p. 23—Aes Sedai formerly of the Red Ajah, now raised to the Amyrlin Seat. She was born the youngest daughter of a minor House in the north of Murandy. She served as advisor to Queen Morgase of Andor for her entire reign, and led the coup that deposed Siuan Sanche and placed her on the Amyrlin Seat in Siuan's place. She distrusts anyone not of her Ajah (as most Reds do), and does not believe she will ever trust any member of the Blue Ajah again, even in the slightest. Her Keeper of the Chronicles is Alviarin Freidhen of the White Ajah—she was all but forced to choose Alviarin due to her role in the deposition of Siuan. If she chose a Keeper from her Ajah, she most likely would not have won the support of the White Ajah, and then she would have been stilled and banished from the Tower instead of Siuan. She sometimes has the Foretelling, but not all that often or that strongly. One of her Foretellings was that the Royal Family of Andor would play a crucial role in the Last Battle—this Foretelling occurred around the time the Succession was going on, so she immediately attached herself to Morgase as soon as it became clear that she would be the one to take the Lion Throne. Another was to predict that Rand al'Thor would shake the world on its very foundations—she constantly kicks herself for not doing something about him when he was in front of her, little more than a farmboy at the time. Her most recent Foretelling was that "the White Tower would be whole again, except for remnants cast out and scorned, whole and stronger than ever. Rand al'Thor will face the Amyrlin Seat and know her anger. The Black Tower will be rent in blood and fire, and sisters will walk its grounds." The Foretelling about Rand is obviously deadly accurate. However, the one about the Royal Family occurred at an inopportune time; at the time of Elaida's Foretelling, the Royal Family wasn't certain. It may have meant Morgase, Gawyn, Galad, and Elayne (they have all had a large role to play in the recent past), but it is also possible it could have meant the old Royal Family, that of Tigraine, Taringail, Galad, and later Elayne and Gawyn as well. After all, Morgase is just Morgase, but Tigraine is the mother of the Dragon Reborn. Her most recent Foretelling will of course be fulfilled, but not necessarily how she wants it to be; she doesn't realize that the Amyrlin Seat in the Foretelling might not be her, that the remnants cast out might be those loyal to her, and that the destruction of the Black Tower might have nothing to do with her. Elaida is quite strong in the One Power; only Siuan, Moiraine, Egwene, Elayne, Nynaeve, and a few others can match her strength. Elaida has always sought positions of power; she chose to follow Morgase to have a better chance at guiding the forces in the Last Battle, and tried to capture Rand al'Thor in an effort to gain similar control. The only sisters that support her are those that are actually Black Ajah and those that would follow any Amyrlin legally raised, as Elaida was (although just barely; all laws used to raise her were stretched almost to their breaking point, and some believe they actually did shatter). Elaida is currently building a palace for herself atop the Warders' old practice yard. The building will be about as tall as the White Tower. See also al'Vere, Egwene; Amyrlin Seat; Freidhen, Alviarin; Sanche, Siuan; Trakand, Morgase.
• Elayne Trakand, p. 47—The Daughter-Heir of Andor, now Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She is the daughter of Morgase and her late husband, Taringail, and sister to Gawyn. She is also half-sister to Galad, although she would rather not be reminded of this fact; she thinks Galad virtuous to the point of fault, and does not really like him. She has considerable potential in the One Power, and is one of the strongest Aes Sedai in a thousand years or more, possibly since the Age of Legends, with the exceptions of Egwene, Nynaeve, Aviendha, and some Sea Folk trainees. She has red-gold curly hair. During her stay in the Stone of Tear, Elayne realized she loved Rand al'Thor, and told him how she felt; he felt similarly. She had no idea at the time what Min meant about "having to share him," but now knows about Min's viewing of Rand with the three women's heads, indicating that Rand will fall in love with Min, Elayne, and Aviendha, and they with him. Later, when she and Nynaeve had trouble with Moghedien, Elayne ended up bonding Birgitte as her Warder (despite being only Accepted) in order to save Birgitte's life. Elayne is currently in Ebou Dar, looking for the Bowl of the Winds, a ter'angreal that she believes will fix the weather. See also al'Thor, Rand; Birgitte; Damodred, Galadedrid; Damodred, Taringail; Trakand, Gawyn; Trakand, Morgase.
• Eldase, p. 70—Fierce-eyed Kinswoman. She supplies lacquerware for merchants.
• Elenia Sarand, p. 396—Shewish, honey-haired Andoran noble with an eye for Rand. Her husband Jarid opposed Morgase during the Succession. Dyelin exiled her from Caemlyn, as Morgase did long ago, for attempting to take the Lion Throne.
• Eliya, p. 154—Rider of Segani, along with Chulein the morat'raken. He fell off the animal and died.
• Ellorien Traemane, p. 550—Andoran lady, leader of a strong House that supported Morgase during the Succession, and one of Morgase's best friends. Morgase exiled her from Caemlyn as per Gaebril's suggestion; when Ellorien demanded to know why, Morgase had her flogged. Elayne was named after her grandmother. Morgase hopes she will forgive her for what she did and support her when she comes to Andor to reclaim her throne, or at least support Elayne in her claim.
• Elmindreda (Min) Farshaw, p. 153—A young woman from Baerlon. She has a special ability that few besides herself know about: she sees images and auras around people, especially around Aes Sedai and Warders, that foretell their futures. Min does not always know what these viewings mean, but when she does, it will happen; it is only a question of how and when. Min was fascinated by the number of images she saw around Rand, especially the one she saw that included herself: he is destined to fall in love with three different women, one of which is herself. She usually dresses in attire reserved for men; this habit was picked up when growing up with her father, who was a miner. However, once she started to develop feelings for Rand, she began to wear more traditionally feminine attire. Min was in Tar Valon helping Siuan with her viewings' information when Siuan was deposed, and it was Min that freed Siuan and Leane from the dungeon. She accompanied the two former leaders of the Aes Sedai to Salidar; once there, she left for Caemlyn with Salidar's embassy to Rand. Once in Caemlyn, she brought information to Rand about the embassy there, and their intentions. She has only had one viewing that ever failed, which concerned Moiraine; since Moiraine is believed dead, she hopes that her viewings might be wrong at least once in a while. Min is one of only two women that can rightfully call herself a lover to the Dragon Reborn.
• Elyas Machera, p. 221—Man that Perrin met right after leaving home. Elyas was a Warder at one time, and left the Tower when he discoverd that he could talk to wolves. He did not find any problem with the ability by itself, but felt the need to get away from the Red Ajah, who thought they should gentle him (even though there was nothing to be gentled) because of his ability. Elyas helped Perrin learn that he could talk to wolves as well; Perrin does not necessarily like the ability, but has gotten over the dislike of it as well. Elyas heard about Perrin through the wolves, and came to meet him to assist him in his quest. See also Aybara, Perrin.
• Emerys, p. 257—Gray-eyed Wise One of the Shaido Aiel.
• Elza Penfell, p. 558—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah.
• Empress, p. 531—The supreme ruler of Seanchan. She is considered to be a direct descendant of the first emperor of Seanchan, Luthair Paendrag Mondwhin. She presides over the Court of the Nine Moons on the Seanchan continent. She is Tuon's mother.
• Erian Boroleos, p. 558—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She assisted in capturing Rand. She had four Warders until Rand killed two of them for harming Min. She was captured by Rand in the battle at Dumai's Wells. She is pale and lovely. See also Bartol; Rashan.
• Ershin Netari, p. 466—One of the commanders of Rand's army in Illian.
• Escaralde, p. 329—Sitter for the Brown Ajah. She insisted on learning to make ter'angreal despite not being strong enough. She fled the White Tower when Siuan was deposed.
• Ethenielle Kirukan Materasu, p. 15—Holder of the Throne of the Clouds of Kandor—that is, the Queen of Kandor.

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• Faeldrin Harella, p. 271—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She grew up in Tarabon. She has dark hair that she usually keeps in thin braids. She is now an apprentice of the Wise Ones.
• Fager Neald, p. 160—A Soldier in the Black Tower. He accompanied Perrin when he left Andor.
• Faile ni Bashere t'Aybara, p. 158—Young woman from Saldaea with long dark hair and dark eyes. She is the daughter of Davram and Deira Bashere, and their oldest surviving offspring. Her two older brothers were killed, and when Davram sent her younger brother off to fight while keeping her at home, she ran away and swore the oath of a Hunter of the Horn in Illian. When she became a Hunter, she renounced her old name, Zarine, at first considering adopting the name "Mandarb"—she chose Faile when she found Mandarb was the name of Lan's horse. She fell in love with Perrin Aybara while on her search for the Horn, who told her that the Horn had been found. She was shocked, but even more so to find out that Rand was the Dragon Reborn and that both he and Perrin are ta'veren. Faile stayed near Perrin, and finally accompanied him to the Two Rivers where she helped fend off the Trolloc attacks; the two were married shortly afterwards. They were then proclaimed Lord and Lady of the Two Rivers. Perrin hated the idea, but Faile insisted they have a modest estate, and even servants, which she trained herself. Her name means "falcon" in the Old Tongue; she is the falcon in Min's viewings of Perrin. She is very protective of her husband, and does whatever she can to make sure he not so much as looks at another woman, even though he has no intention of doing so. She is a very jealous wife, especially toward people like Berelain who eye her husband all the time. She even cornered Min when they first came to Caemlyn and Perrin greeted her warmly to make sure Min had no intentions toward him. See also Aybara, Perrin t'Bashere; t'Aybara, Zarine ni Bashere; Bashere, Davram t'Ghaline; t'Bashere, Deira ni Ghaline.
• Faiselle, p. 327—Sitter in the Hall of the Tower of Salidar. She disapproved of Egwene being raised Amyrlin. She sits with Lelaine's Sitters. She is stocky, and has coppery skin. She grew up in Arad Doman.
• Falion Bhoda, p. 93—Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the White. She once fled to Ebou Dar as a runaway novice. She fled the Tower with Liandrin. She is now the prisoner of Nynaeve.
• Falton, p. 204—Blocky farrier with a fringe of white around his head.
• Famelle Juarde, p. 70—One of the Kin. She is slender and has big brown eyes and pale, honey-colored hair. She is one of the few on the Knitting Circle that does not have white hair. She works as a goldsmith.
• Faolain Orande, p. 333—Dark, curly-haired Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. She had an extreme dislike for Wilders, and didn't treat Siuan and Leane very well when they were stilled, either. She spent eight years as a novice, and five among the Accepted. She was among the four raised to full sisterhood by Egwene.
• Father of Storms, p. 129—Name the Sea Folk use for the Dark One.
• Fedwin Morr, p. 288—One of the Asha'man. He serves as a spy on the Seanchan.
• Ferane Neheran, p. 498—Sitter for and head of the Brown Ajah in Tar Valon.
• Fireheart, p. 393—Elayne's horse.
• Fisher, p. 42—Most important piece in the game sha'rah, a game which was already ancient during the Age of Legends. Only the Forsaken remember it.
• Flann Barstere, p. 202—Lanky man from near Watch Hill. He came with Perrin to Andor and then left again for Ghealdan.
• Furen Alharra, p. 161—One of Seonid's Warders; from Tear. He has graying, curly, black hair. See also Traighan, Seonid.
• Furyk Karede, p. 442—Commander of about 2300 Seanchan troops, and a member of the Deathwatch Guards.

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• Galina Casban, p. 38—Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. She has actually been of the Black Ajah for all but five of her almost ninety years wearing the shawl; she is of high standing among the Black sisters. She is now the head of the Red Ajah, and led the expedition to bring Rand to Tar Valon after he was shielded. She was captured by the Shaido after the battle at Dumai's Wells, and is now a prisoner of Sevanna. Galina has long black hair without a touch of gray in it. She claims to have helped break two Amyrlin's as a Black sister—one (Siuan Sanche) was deposed and stilled, and the other was made to appear that she'd died in her sleep. She led the circle that stilled Siuan.
• Garen, p. 228—Namesake of Garen's Wall, which the monarch of Ghealdan is sworn to defend.
• Garenia Rosoinde, p. 104—One of the Kin, born in Saldaea. She returned to Ebou Dar fairly recently. She has considerable strength in the One Power; she could match Lelaine or Romanda. See also Alkaese, Zarya.
• Gareth Bryne, p. 140—Former First Prince of the Sword and Captain of the Queen's Guards under Queen Morgase in Andor. He was appointed to the position because Morgase had no living male relatives, but was exiled from Caemlyn on a suggestion from Morgase's new advisor, Lord Gaebril. He moved to his private estates in rural Andor, where he presided over the trial of three young women who unintentionally burned a barn: they turned out to be Siuan Sanche, the former Amyrlin Seat; Leane Sharif, the former Keeper of the Chronicles, and Min Farshaw. When these three made an oath to serve him and then apparently broke it, he followed them out of sheer curiosity to Salidar. Once their, he discovered the true identity of the three, as well as that the Tower was truly broken. The Aes Sedai in Salidar persuaded him to command the army they would need to take the Amyrlin Seat from Elaida, since he was the only commander that the Warders thought would be willing and able to help them. He is one of the six best military commanders west of the Aiel Waste, in a league with Pedron Niall, Rodel Ituralde, Davram Bashere, Agelmar Jagad, and Matrim Cauthon. Although neither of them would admit it, Bryne seems to be developing feelings for Siuan Sanche; he wishes to avoid another mistake like his relationship as Morgase's lover, and also never forgave Siuan for when she publicly shamed him years ago. She seems to be developing similar feelings for him, much to her dismay. He plans to be the first ever general to take the city of Tar Valon; the closest anyone else ever came was with Guaire Amalasan's armies, who got as far as the White Tower itself, and Artur Hawkwing, who never managed to go beyond beseiging the city. Actually, Amalasan's troops never beseiged the city, they simply managed to breech the walls; Hawkwing never managed to stop the supply ships coming up the river. Bryne believes he will be able to overcome this problem.
• Gaul, p. 221—Aiel of the Imran sept of the Shaarad Aiel. He is Shae'en M'taal, a Stone Dog. Perrin rescued him from his entrapment in Remen, and Gaul now walks at Perrin's side during battle and elsewhere. Gaul wants to marry Chiad, but though she agrees to become his lover, she will not give up the spear for him. See also Chiad.
• Gawyn Trakand, p. 322—Son of Queen Morgase of Andor and brother to Elayne. He will become First Prince of the Sword when Elayne becomes Queen. He and his half-brother Galad went to train with the Warders in the White Tower, as all sons of Andoran queens have for centuries, and both now possess considerable skill with the sword. During the chaos that erupted after Siuan Sanche's deposition, Gawyn formed a band of young men, everyone who had trained with the Warders except Galad, who are called the Younglings. The Younglings fought back against their teachers, who were trying to free Siuan and Leane from their imprisonment. Gawyn himself killed Hammar and Coulin, the men in charge of teaching the sword and for his personal training, respectively, both of which were Blademasters—few Warders are as good as they were, and Gawyn managed to kill both of them. With recent developments, Gawyn does not know which party to support—he believes that anyone who opposed Tower Law by trying to free Siuan and Leane was wrong, but at the same time he does not know all the facts surrounding the change in leadership. In fact, his sister Elayne and her friends Nynaeve al'Meara and Egwene al'Vere side with those who broke from the Tower, and Egwene, the woman he wants to marry, is their new leader. He believes the rumor that Rand killed his mother, and only refrains from killing him because Egwene made him promise not to. His sign is a white boar.
• Gerra Kishar, p. 323—Amyrlin Seat of about four hundred years ago. She was raised from the Gray Ajah, and was among the greatest Amyrlins since the time of Artur Hawkwing—she was somewhat of a legend. Siuan thinks Egwene might be trying to imitate her. See also Amyrlin Seat.
• Gharadin, p. 218—Gai'shain with a wound on his face. He refuses Seonid's Healing.
• Gille, p. 439—A damane formerly controlled by Nerith. She was killed and her sul'dam captured during Rand's attack on the Seanchan approaching Illian.
• Graendal, p. 260—One of the Forsaken. A fleshy woman with curled red-gold hair. Before the War of the Shadow, she became the leading authority on diseases of the brain, and spent much of her life dealing with the insane, schizophrenic, and others well beyond the touch of Healing. She was the best at subtle manipulations of the human mind that ever lived. After the Bore was drilled, she went through a change as she realized the world could never live up to her standards. So she began dressing in the very way she once mocked, with low cut dresses that clung to her and left little to the imagination. After being released from the Bore, Graendal took up residence in Arad Doman, capturing several members of the Royal Family to use as servants. All of her servants are not only physically well shaped and good-looking, but also had power in their society before she captured them. She includes in her collection the sister of the Domani king, two rulers from Shara, and other important figures. She worked with Sammael in the recent past, but since his disappearance has been working more closely with others.
• Great Lord of the Dark, p. 83—Name used by Darkfriends and the Forsaken for the Dark One. They claim that to use his true name would be blasphemy. See also Dark One.
• Gregorin Panar de Lushenos, p. 283—Member of the Council of Nine. After the death of Sammael at Rand's hands, he was made the leader of the Council.

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• Halima Saranov, p. 309—Egwene's evening maid. She is actually Delana's maid, but she lends her to Egwene at night to help with her chronic headaches. Since she is actually Aran'gar, a reincarnated Forsaken who channels saidin despite being female, it is likely that she is causing Egwene's headaches, and then making them subside in order to keep her close to Egwene.
• Hardlin, p. 515—One of the male channelers who sides with Logain; he helped put down the Aes Sedai "invasion."
• Hari, p. 171—A "mean" man who allegedly actually uses the piece of leather (designed for scalping) that Perrin confiscates from the man chasing Maighdin.
• Harine din Togara Two Winds, p. 526—Wavemistress of Clan Shodein. She negotiated the treaty with Merana and Rafela under Nesta's authority.
• Havien Nurelle, p. 209—First Lieutenant under Gallenne in the Winged Guards of Mayene. He is tall and slender.
• Herid Fel, p. 306—Late philosopher who worked in Rand's school. He was torn limb from limb by a gholam, or possibly Slayer, for unknown reasons, although it is likely that he'd stumbled upon something quite damaging to the cause of the Shadow if they'd send a gholam or Slayer to do the job. Min is currently reading his book, Reason and Unreason, in an attempt to better understand why he was murdered.
• Master Hornwell, p. 142—Stout, gray-haired master of the estate where the Aes Sedai stay after being taken from Ebou Dar by Elayne.
• Mistress Hornwell, p. 391—Wife of Master Hornwell. She is less stout and gray than her husband, but otherwise very similar.

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• Ieine, p. 58—One of the Kin. She is almost as tall as Aviendha and as dark-skinned as the Sea Folk.
• Illeisien, p. 23—Aes Sedai who ran into Tenobia's entourage on the way to Kandor.
• Ilyena Therin Moerelle, p. 436—Wife of Lews Therin Telamon during the Age of Legends and the War of the Shadow. She has light hair similar in color to Elayne and Aviendha. According to the memories of Lews Therin's that flash through Rand's head, Ilyena never flashed her temper at Lews Therin when she got angry at herself.
• Irgain Fatamed, p. 28—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She was stilled by Rand during the battle at Dumai's Wells. One of her Warders died from the shock; the other died while killing Aiel, making no attempt to escape.
• Ishara Maravaile, p. 548—First Queen of Andor, from whom all other queens are descended. Her husband was Souran Maravaile, one of Artur Hawkwing's best generals. She governed the Province of Andor until Hawkwing's empire finally fell apart and Andor became an independent nation. All of the Andoran nobles are related to her somehow, although most people would not even consider the ones who hold the closest relation to her to be related at all. None of her sons lived past age twenty, hence the tradition of only having a queen in Andor. See also Casalain, Endara; Maravaile, Souran; Ramedar, Joal.
• Ishigari Terasian, p. 19—Fat companion of Paitar. He is a good general.
• Ismic, p. 24—Nazelle's husband. She grew to love him, although it took some time.
• Ispan Shefar, p. 59—Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the Blue. She grew up in Tarabon, and has dark hair. She was captured by Nynaeve in the Rahad.

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• Jadranka, p. 444—Senior of three Seanchan captains under the general command of Furyk Karede of the Deathwatch Guards. He has served the Empress for as long as Karede has. He is short, thin, and has a prominent nose.
• Jaem, p. 135—Warder bonded to Vandene. He is old an grizzly.
• Jahar Narishma, p. 295—A man not much past twenty that had the spark of saidin inborn. He is now one of the Asha'man. He is loyal to Rand, not Taim.
• Jaichim Carridin, p. 553—Inquisitor for the Hand of the Light, better known as the Questioners; he aspires to some day become High Inquisitor, perhaps even Lord Captain Commander. Surprisingly enough for a Whitecloak, much less a Questioner, Carridin is a Darkfriend. He was given orders (under the name Bors) by Ishamael to find and kill Rand al'Thor, and those orders were strengthened by a Myrddraal who promised to kill another member of Carridin's family every month until al'Thor was dead. So far, Carridin has lost a cousin (found skinned alive in his bed) and his youngest sister Dealda (carried from her bridal feast by a Fade). His older sister, Vanora, recently met with a similar fate. He himself was killed by Shiaine by drowning with brandy. See also Bors.
• Jak Fool, p. 227—Non-existant character, used in the saying, "More fools know Jak Fool than Jak Fool knows."
• Jak Masond, p. 421—Short, stocky commander of Rand's troops. He moves suddenly and surprisingly quickly.
• Jandranka, p. 443—One of the officers who scout with Karede. He is of about equal rank with Karede, but usually leaves him alone, as he does any member of the Deathwatch Guards.
• Janina, p. 213—Wise One with pale, sky blue eyes. She comes with Perrin.
• Janya Frende, p. 329—Sitter for the Brown Ajah among the rebel Aes Sedai. She is extraordinarily neat, especially for a Brown—every one of her short, dark hairs is exactly in place at all times.
• Jara Doweel, p. 513—Toveine's mistress while serving twenty years of penance in the Black Hills.
• Jarid Sarand, p. 550—Elenia's husband. A square-faced man, he is dark for an Andorman. During the Succession, Jared's House opposed Morgase; after she became Queen, he was only allowed into the Palace on state occasions. When Rand killed Gaebril and took control of Caemlyn until he could find Elayne, Jarid tried to make himself fall into favor, thinking he could gain power with the new ruler. His wife Elenia has been exiled, but if she attempts to claim the throne, Elayne expects him to assist her.
• Jenare, p. 514—Pale, square-faced Aes Sedai. She came with Toveine to the Black Tower, and was captured by Asha'man.
• Jennet, p. 369—Pretty, big-eyed Murandian Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah.
• Jeordwyn Senaris, p. 466—Member of the Council of Nine in Illian. He has a narrow jaw, and stays clean shaven.
• Jeraal Mordeth, p. 523—Name used by Padan Fain as a disguise to be one of Toram Riatin's advisors. It is the name of the man whose soul controls about half of Fain's mind. Mordeth became a counsellor in Aridhol during the Trolloc Wars. He advised that to defeat the Shadow, Aridhol must be harder than the Shadow, less trusting, more cruel. Slowly it became so, until finally the city was, if not darker than the Shadow, as dark. The city finally turned on itself, consumed itself, tainting every grain of sand, every rock, every sip of water with its hatred. Mordeth's soul remained in the city, now called Shadar Logoth ("Where the Shadow Waits") for millenia—he could not leave the city unless he accompanied a person to the city walls or had them carry something from the city to the outside world. Strangely enough, both of these things happened at the same time, when Mat Cauthon carried the ruby-handled dagger from the city while Padan Fain accompanied Mordeth out of the city at about the same time. Mordeth attempted to consume Fain's soul while the dagger tried to consume Mat's. In Fain's case, the attempt to consume his soul was not completely successful—instead, the two souls merged to create something more evil than either Mordeth or Fain alone. Fain now feels incomplete without the tainted dagger that was removed from the city. Mordeth, Fain, or whatever you wish to call him has since deserted Toram. See also Fain, Padan; Ordeith.
• Jerasid, p. 204—Blocky farrier not yet into his middle years.
• Jillien, p. 395—One of the Kin. She worked as a goldsmith.
• Joline Maza, p. 51—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She was a Sitter for the Green, appointed after one of the Green's sitters left for Salidar. Elaida asked her to resign her position after only weeks and sent her to Ebou Dar to meet with Queen Tylin of Altara.
• Jonan Adley, p. 410—A soldier in the Black Tower. He is from Altara despite his name, and is about four years older than Rand.
• Jondyn Barran, p. 203—Grizzled old man from the Two Rivers. He is a better bowshot than anyone in the Two Rivers except Tam al'Thor and possibly Abell Cauthon, and he is the best hunter bar none. He always says what he thinks, regardless of who hears. He is now traveling with Perrin.
• Jori Congar, p. 203—Man from the Two Rivers. He is very skinny, but still eats twice what anyone else does. He will also drink so he can't stand if given the chance. He is a good shot with a bow and arrows.
• Juilaine Madome, p. 500—Sitter for the Brown Ajah in Tar Valon. She is tall, attractive, and has short black hair.
• Jur Grady, p. 160—Stocky, dark-eyed man, about seven years older than Rand, now one of the Dedicated. He accompanied Rand after the episode at Dumai's Wells, and later left with Perrin to seek out Masema.

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• Kajima, p. 515—One of the male channelers who sides with Logain; he helped put down the Aes Sedai "invasion".
• Kalyan Ramsin, p. 21—One of Tenobia's uncles. He is scarred and grizzled, has a face like an eagle, and thick mustaches. He has an eye for Ethenielle, but she hasn't decided whether she should take notice of it yet.
• Katerine Alruddin, p. 27—Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. Though she keeps it secret, she is actually of the Black Ajah, and has been for twelve years. She was captured by Rand during the battle at Dumai's Wells, but escaped her captors, most likely with assistance from Darkfriends.
• Keeper of the Chronicles, p. 328—Essentially the secretary to the Amyrlin Seat. The Keeper is traditionally chosen from the same Ajah the Amyrlin was raised from, and wears a stole of the color of her Ajah instead of the striped stole of the Amyrlin. The post was held by Leane Sharif of the Blue Ajah until a coup deposed Siuan Sanche and stilled both Siuan and Leane. Her successor was Alviarin Freidhen of the White Ajah, despite the fact that Siuan's successor was from the Red. The Keeper for the Aes Sedai who fled the Tower when Elaida was raised Amyrlin now have a Keeper of the Chronicles of their own, Sheriam Bayanar of the Blue Ajah. In theory, the Keeper of the Chronicles serves the Amyrlin and speaks for the Amyrlin; she is all but separate from her Ajah, although less so than the Amyrlin Seat herself. However, both of the current Keepers have tried to expand their powers over the Amyrlin they serve, although for vastly different reasons—Alviarin is essentially trying to weaken Elaida and have herself or another Black sister raised in her place after Elaida is deposed; Sheriam tries to overstep Egwene because she has a hard time thinking of Egwene being anything more than the frightened novice that came to her study not so long ago. See also Bayanar, Sheriam; Freidhen, Alviarin; Sharif, Leane.
• Kennar Miraj, p. 457—Captain-General of a Seanchan patrol.
• Kinhuin, p. 250—One of the Mera'din, the Brotherless, the Aiel who left their sept and clan to join the Shaido and fight.
• Kiril Drapaneos, p. 437—High Lord of Tear. He is a stork of a man with a square-cut beard.
• Kirstian Chalwin, p. 58—One of the Kin. She sat on the Knitting Circle. She is very strong in the One Power, and because of this was chosen to hold Ispan Shefar's shield during her captivity. She holds a small weaver's shop in Ebou Dar. She actually ran away from the White Tower about three hundred years ago.
• Kirukan, p. 17—Fabled warrior-Queen of Aramelle. The sword of the King or Queen of Kandor is called the Sword of Kirukan; it may indeed have belonged to her. She allegedly beheaded a false Dragon with her own hands and bore five sons by another male channeler.
• Kiruna Nachiman, p. 22—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She is an elegant, statuesque woman, and is the favorite sister of King Paitar of Arafel. She has four Warders. She was sent, along with Bera, to establish diplomatic relations with Rand in the Aiel Waste; upon returning, she followed him to Dumai's Wells and was made to swear fealty to him.
• Kumira, p. 269—Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah. She is handsome with short-cut hair and blue eyes. She hard-headed, practical, and a keen observer. She grew up in Shienar.
• Kurin, p. 69—Sea Folk Windfinder with a stony, black stare.
• Kwamesa, p. 380—A Sitter for the Gray Ajah, the youngest Sitter in the Hall in Salidar. She is dark and slender, and has strength in the Power; she is on the same level as Sheriam.
• Kyril Shianri, p. 19—Tall, lean, elegant companion to Paitar at the meeting of the Borderland rulers.

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• Lacile, p. 185—Pale woman who wears a sword in slight imitation of the Aiel. According to Perrin, she ahas challenging stare that makes the Two Rivers men think she might like a kiss despite her sword. She is currently traveling with Perrin's group.
• Lady of the Shadows, p. 155—Term that the Seanchan fliers use for Death.
• Laigin Arnault, p. 288—Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. She died while trying to take Rand prisoner. Although Rand thinks she probably has no place on his list of dead women, she has claimed one nonetheless.
• Laman Damodred (Treekiller), p. 258—King of Cairhien about twenty years ago. His cutting of Avendoraldera to make a throne unlike anything the world had ever seen precipitated the Aiel War. The war continued for years until all nations united against the Aiel and even Tar Valon was threatened; the war finally ended when the Aiel killed Laman and took his sword. Because of Laman's Pride, and his Sin, House Damodred lost the throne of Cairhien to House Riatin, and the city never again reached any of its former glory—but it also allowed Prophecy to be fulfilled; the Dragon Reborn was able to be born on the slopes of Dragonmount, born of a Maiden of the Spear but raised by the blood of the old nations. See also Damodred, Moiraine; Damodred, Taringail; Janduin.
• Lamelle, p. 288—Maiden of the Spear of the Smoke Water sept of the Miagoma Aiel. She was one of the worst at treating Rand as a long-lost son, but eventually died in his service.
• Lamgwin Dorn, p. 180—Breane's boyfriend, a hard, bulky man from Caemlyn. He lived as a street thug, but was loyal to his queen. He joined Morgase when she left the country.
• al'Lan Mandragoran, p. 48—The uncrowned king of Malkier, and formerly Warder to Moiraine. He is quite tall, and never gets very emotional—in fact, he has emotional walls all around him that he has been building for years. His country, Malkier, was overrun by Trollocs shortly after he was born, and is now corrupted by the Great Blight. Lan, the last of his people, then proceeded to fight a one-man war against the Shadow by killing Shadowspawn in the Blight. He fought Aiel during the Aiel War, and achieved Blademaster status. He was eventually bonded by Moiraine, which ended his lonely fight (or at least changed its style). When Lan and Moiraine brought Rand, Mat, Perrin, Egwene, and Nynaeve out of their home in the Two Rivers, he found that there was something which could throw his guard down, but he was the last to notice it: affection for Nynaeve. As Moiraine put it, Nynaeve was able to plant vines in Lan's emotional walls and break them down without him even knowing they were there. The two of them are now married. Upon Moiraine's death, Lan's bond was immediately transferred to Myrelle until Nynaeve is ready to have his bond transferred to her. Myrelle tried to keep Lan's status secret, but she was given away when she tried to buy one of Lan's favorite foods, coin peppers, too far south (they are very popular in Shienar, and were in Malkier before it fell to the Blight, but don't grow well in southern climates). Upon learning of where Lan was, Egwene sent him to Ebou Dar to serve as a Warder for Nynaeve. He now travels with his wife and the group of Aes Sedai she leads. See also Aan'allein; Mandragoran, Nynaeve ti al'Meara; Damodred, Moiraine.
• Leane Sharif, p. 314—Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. She grew up in Arad Doman, and has coppery skin. Just as her family members were training her in the seductive ways of Domani women, Leane found that her life would take a different direction: she could channel saidar, and would do so with or without teaching. She became an Aes Sedai, a member of the Blue Ajah, and was eventually raised to Keeper of the Chronicles under Siuan Sanche. During the coup led by Elaida a'Roihan and Alviarin Freidhen that deposed Siuan, Leane was thrown in the dungeon and stilled. Leane tried turning to her seductive side to try to replace what she lost in stilling; she was out of practice, but did well enough. She eventually convinced the Aes Sedai in Salidar to let her stay with them and maintain the network of eyes-and-ears she kept in Tar Valon as Keeper. She was later Healed by Nynaeve, and restored to some of her former capacity for using the One Power. The Hall of the Tower in Salidar decided that since she had been stilled, she was no longer Aes Sedai for that time and thus all of her titles and choice of Ajah were null and void. Instead of petitioning to re-enter the Blue Ajah, she asked the Green Ajah if it would accept her; it did. See also Freidhen, Alviarin; Keeper of the Chronicles; Sanche, Siuan; Anjen (from Book 6, Lord of Chaos).
• Lelaine Akashi, p. 70—Slender Sitter for the Blue Ajah in Salidar. She carries a dignified air about her. She was a Sitter in the White Tower for forty years until Siuan was deposed. She is quite old.
• Lemai, p. 514—Aes Sedai who came with Toveine to the Black Tower and was captured by Asha'man.
• Lews Therin Telamon, p. 286—The Dragon, Breaker of the World. He was perhaps the greatest man who ever lived, and the most powerful Aes Sedai in recorded history. During the War of the Shadow, he led the forces of the Light against the Forsaken, and led the final stroke which re-sealed the Dark One back into his prison. Unfortunately, during this stroke he was driven insane by the Dark One's touch, eventually killing his wife Ilyena, his children, and everyone he loved, as well as anyone who carried a drop of his blood. For this act, people remember him with a new name: Kinslayer. After he had done this, Ishamael gave him his sanity back long enough for him to realize what he had done; Lews Therin killed himself by drawing on saidin too heavily, causing a mountain to form on the spot where he stood. This mountain is called Dragonmount, and is near the present-day city of Tar Valon. It is unfortunate that the name of one of the greatest men to ever live is now synonymous with evil, for Lews Therin killed his family due to the Dark One's influence, but without Lews Therin there may not have been a world left in which to kill them. Lews Therin's voice sometimes speaks inside Rand's head, offering advice or sobbing over lost women, but is getting more and more vocal. It even tries to seize control of saidin sometimes, much to Rand's fear. See also al'Thor, Rand; Dragon, The.
• Liah, p. 289—Maiden of the Spear of the Cosaida sept of the Chareen Aiel with a scar across her face. When Rand came to Shadar Logoth to set wards on the Waygate there, Liah got separated from the group and was never found. Presuming she was dead, Rand took the group back to Caemlyn. When Rand returned to Shadar Logoth weeks later to fight Sammael, he discovered that Liah was still alive, if not completely sane anymore. He killed her with balefire when she was attacked by Mashadar.
• Liandrin, p. 460—Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the Red. She has light hair and a face like a doll. She grew up in Tarabon. She led the group of thirteen Aes Sedai who declared themselves Black Ajah and fled the White Tower, murdering guards and even sisters in the process. Liandrin was Red Ajah before turning to the Black, but her oath to the Black was sworn before even being raised to the Accepted (perhaps before she came to the Tower), so it can't really be said that she was ever Red Ajah at all. When she attempted to Compel Moghedien, she was flogged with the Power and then shielded so she could effectively never channel again. She is now da'covale, a slave to Suroth.
• Lini Eltring, p. 70—Childhood nurse to Maighdin, Morgase, and Elayne Trakand. She has many wise sayings, which Elayne and Morgase are fond of quoting to themselves and others (probably because they have been ingrained into their minds so much). She went with Morgase when she fled Andor to Amadicia.
• Lioness, p. 80—Elayne's horse.
• Lisaine Jarath, p. 471—Gray-haired woman from Seandar. She has a pale, plump face and blue eyes. She accompanies Miraj.
• Logain Ablar, p. 276—A false Dragon who created war in Ghealdan and surrounding nations before being captured and gentled by the Red Ajah. He got loose during the chaos surrounding the deposing of Siuan Sanche, and eventually was escorted out of Tar Valon by Siuan and her traveling companions. Before he was gentled he was of considerable strength, and attracted quite a following of loyal soldiers. Min still has viewings of him with a halo over his head, which she thinks indicates that he will become a figure of great power sometime in the future. Recently, Logain has come forward with information that indicates the Red Ajah actually put him up to declaring himself the Dragon Reborn, most likely with the pretext that bringing down a false Dragon would bring more glory than gentling a simple man who could channel. Logain was recently Healed by Nynaeve, and was let free by Egwene to do as he pleased; he went to join the rest of the Asha'man in the Black Tower. See also Dragon, The; Dragon Reborn; al'Thor, Rand.
• Lomas, p. 17—Baldhere's scout. He is shy. He wears a foxhead crest on his helmet.
• Lord of the Morning, p. 289—Title by which Lews Therin Telamon was known by during the War of the Shadow. Rand uses it when he wants to make a point.
• Losaine, p. 29—Gray-eyed, dark-haired Wise One.
• Loversknot, p. 391—Nynaeve's horse.
• Luan Norwelyn, p. 550—Andoran noble, leader of a strong House that supported Morgase during the Succession. Morgase exiled him from Caemlyn as per Gaebril's suggestion, but hopes he will still support her when she comes to claim the throne. Elayne also hopes he will support her claim to the throne.
• Luthair Paendrag Mondwhin, p. 443—Son of Artur Hawkwing. He led the forces across the Aryth Ocean. When they landed there, he led them to conquer the continent they found for themselves, and declared himself Emperor. His descendants are the Seanchan "of the Blood," and the rest of the Seanchan are descended from his troops and the native inhabitants.
• Lyrelle, p. 327—Sitter for the Blue Ajah in Salidar. She is firmly under Lelaine's influence.

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• Macharan, p. 369—Bear of a man from Andor. He trips over his own boots to avoid Egwene.
• Macu, p. 154—A raken who died at Aes Sedai hands.
• Madic, p. 82—Balding man with a long face. He served as a servant in Queen Tylin's palace.
• Magla Daronos, p. 327—Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. She is a Sitter, and sits on Romanda's side.
• Maighdin Dorlain, p. 168—A young woman that Perrin encounters who is fleeing Amadicia. She does not reveal her true identity, Morgase Trakand of Andor, but uses her mother's name as a disguise. See also Trakand, Morgase.
• Malien, p. 394—One of the Kin. She is stern-faced and outspoken. She and several other women were going to protest marching until Reanne convinced them that it was better than leaving with no food and no horses.
• Malind Nachenin, p. 331—Plump Sitter for the Green Ajah among the rebel Aes Sedai. She has a pretty face with full lips and dark, fierce eyes. She was raised after the sisters banded together in Salidar. She once proposed an "appeal" (i.e. demand) to area nobles for assistance in building their army.
• Mandarb, p. 74—Lan's black stallion. His name means "Blade" in the Old Tongue.
• Manel Rochaid, p. 407—Second in commmand to Gedwyn in the Asha'man that accompany Rand. He is called Baijan'm'hael by others in the group, which means "Attack Leader" in the Old Tongue. See also Baijan'm'hael.
• Marac, p. 283—Wide man with a stolid manner. New to the Council of Nine.
• Maraconn, p. 283—Blue-eyed High Lord of Tear (blue eyes are rare in Tear). He fears that Rand will kill him if he returns to Tear.
• Marline, p. 213—Wise One with purple twilight eyes. She comes with Perrin.
• Martine Janata, p. 75—Aes Sedai of unknown (most likely Brown) Ajah. She was the last sister to really study ter'angreal. She did so for over forty years, and was very careful. She was found burned out and unconscious by her maid; her memory of the entire preceeding week was erased.
• Martyn Tallanvor, p. 176—One of Maighdin's companions. He is actually a tall young man from Andor who served in the Queen's Guards until Morgase fled Andor. When Gaebril had the guards swear new oaths to the laws and customs of Andor (instead of to the Queen), Tallanvor swore them but immediately went back to his room and reswore the old oath in the old style (cutting his arm with his sword, indicating that his blood will be shed before the Queen's will). He loves his queen more than his life, and now serves as her personal bodyguard.
• Masema Dagar, p. 171—The Prophet. He was once one of Uno's underlings, and the one who respected Rand the least, but after he found out that Rand was the Dragon Reborn, he went his own way, preaching of Rand's glory as the "Lord Dragon Reborn." Rand has since dispatched Perrin to bring Masema back into line.
• Masuri Sokawa, p. 175—Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah. She grew up in Arafel, and was part of Salidar's embassy to Rand. She is now sworn to Rand, and works as an apprentice to the Wise Ones.
• Matrim (Mat) Cauthon, p. 48—Young man from Emond's Field. He is ta'veren. Along with his good friends, Rand al'Thor and Perrin Aybara, he left home to escape the Trolloc attacks after Winternight. On the way to Tar Valon, he picked up a dagger from Shadar Logoth tainted with the evil that destroyed Aridhol, which he carried with him for a long time. He was separated from the dagger by Aes Sedai Healing, but doing so caused large gaps in his memory sequence. These gaps were filled and more when he passed through the twisted door to the land of the Eelfinn, where he was granted his three requests: a foxhead medallion that protects him from women's channeling, a way out of the land of the Eelfinn, and the memories of past lifetimes that were the gaps in his memory. Mat's ta'veren qualities manifest themselves particularly well with random events, such as dice games—he almost never loses a toss of the dice, even if the dice are weighted. He has found that battles are the ultimate form of gambling, and along with his newfound memories he can win almost every battle he fights quite decisively. He has four sisters, including Eldrin and Bodewhin, who are 17 and 16, respectively. His father Abell is one of the best archers in the Two Rivers, possibly in the World. Mat has gotten in the habit of carrying concealed knives under his clothes in case he is attacked—his collection would surprise anyone. In the Waste, he met a woman named Melindhra, a Maiden of the Spear from the Shaido Clan. However, she is not the Daughter of the Nine Moons, who Mat is destined to marry according to the Aelfinn; besides, she tried to kill him on orders from her master among the Darkfriends. Mat had to kill her to save his own skin, but regrets it deeply. He also has a scar along his neck from where the Eelfinn tried to kill him—which was also in accordance with what the Aelfinn told him, that he is "to die and live again." He currently leads an army called the Band of the Red Hand, after the army of King Aemon of old Manetheren, and serves in a way as Rand's personal general—this works well, since Mat seems to be a better general than even Davram Bashere, who has earned his reputation as one of the best commanders alive. Mat does not trust any Aes Sedai, and because of this refuses to take his foxhead medallion off even to take a bath. Mat is currently in Ebou Dar trying to keep an eye on Elayne and Nynaeve and prevent them from getting themselves killed. See also al'Thor, Rand; Aybara, Perrin t'Bashere; Cauthon, Abell; Cauthon, Bodewhin; Daughter of the Nine Moons.
• Mattin Stepaneos din Balgar, p. 282—King of Illian. He has been missing since before Rand killed Sammael. He had no real power anyway, since Sammael ruled Illian from the Council of Nine.
• Mazrim Taim, p. 21—False Dragon who wreaked havoc in Saldaea before being captured by Aes Sedai. He later escaped his captors, possibly with Black Ajah assistance (although this is totally unconfirmed). Hearing of Rand's amnesty, Taim came to Caemlyn and became the head of Rand's school of male channelers. He is almost as strong in the One Power as Rand is. Taim claims to have held off the madness that normally accompanies the taint for almost 35 years—he has been using the One Power for a very long time, and knows several tricks that Rand had not thought of on his own or been taught by Asmodean, such as how to test men for the ability. He seems to resent being second to Rand. Among his students, he is known as M'Hael, "Leader." See also M'Hael.
• Meira, p. 244—Wise One of the Shaido Aiel, loyal to Sevanna.
• Memara, p. 23—Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah that Elaida sent to bully Tenobia.
• Mendan, p. 27—Broad-shouldered Aiel who guards Verin against anyone who might misunderstand her position in the Aiel camp.
• Menuki Nachiman, p. 20—Paitar's wife. He is hers completely; she never had a jealous moment in her marriage, nor cause for one. See also Nachiman, Paitar.
• Meralda, p. 195—One of the Cairhienin women who tries to imitate the Aiel Maidens of the Spear, only using swords instead. She is dark and stocky, and almost as tall as Faile. From Tear.
• Merana Ambrey, p. 271—Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah with hazel eyes. She is now an apprentice of the Wise Ones. The events following Dumai's Wells shook her so deeply that Cadsuane thinks she will never quite recover herself.
• Meri, p. 311—One of Egwene's maids as the Amyrlin Seat. She has a pinched nose, dark eyes, and black hair. She was chosen by Romanda. She seems to have wandered off.
• Merilille Ceandevin, p. 51—Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah. Slender and palely elegant, she has glossy black hair and large liquid eyes. She grew up in Cairhien. She was sent to Ebou Dar to convince the queen to support Salidar. She is currently traveling with Elayne and Nynaeve.
• Merya, p. 224—Woman who Elyas lived with for a year. She is from Saldaea. She said he was too restrained for her, and even gave him a knife scar for his trouble....
• Mesaana, p. 497—One of the Forsaken. During the Age of Legends, Mesaana was told she was unfit to do research at the Collam Daan, but was capable of teaching others. She spent her years teaching until the Bore was opened and she dedicated her life to the Dark One. During the War of Power, she created "schools" for the children, at which she taught the children to spy on their parents and other such things. After her release from the Bore, Mesaana set herself up in the White Tower, where she could control events without anyone suspecting she was behind them. She has been cooperating with Semirhage to some extent, and has taught Alviarin to Travel. She was displeased that Alviarin had ordered Elaida beaten.
• Metarra din Junalle, p. 69—Big-eyed Sea Folk Windfinder apprentice. She is as strong in the One Power as Elayne is. She is plump yet solid.
• M'Hael, p. 293—Title used for Mazrim Taim as the head of the Black Tower. It means "Leader" in the Old Tongue. See also Taim, Mazrim.
• Miren, p. 533—One of Min's aunts. She sa