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This land is Rand-Land,
this land's Egwene-Land,
from Arad Doman
to the Aiel Waste-Land.
From Kinslayer's Dagger,
to the Dragon's Fingers,
this land was made by LTT.
For a much more in-depth discussion of the countries of Randland, look at the Wheel of Time Concordance.
According to our rules, "silver" and "gold" count as "metallic" in opposition to "red," "blue," "green," and "black," which are colors. In banners metal and color have to alternate. That means if the symbol is metallic, it has to be put on a colored field. If the symbol is in color, the field is metallic. Thus, every banner includes "gold" or "silver." -- Contributed by Ulrich Shade
General: Capital: Ebou Dar. Very wild country, with the women running things. Lots of dueling. Neat daggers, which contain a bit of family information on them. Interesting dress styles.
Banner: two golden leopards on a field checked 4x4 in red and blue
Gov't: Nominal Monarchy. Actually, The monarchy exercises very limited control over the country.
Current ruler: Queen Tylin.
Tourist Attractions: [What's the name of the Queen's palace?]
Home of: Myrelle, Tylin, Setalle Anan, the Kin
What's up: Seanchan Invasion.
Map: Ebou Dar (ACOS: 13, The Bowl of the Winds, 250)
General: Capital: Amador. Apparently a younger country, as Amador was not built by the Ogier. Fractious relations with Altara, Murandy, and Ghealdan. Participated in the Whitecloak War against the coalition of Altara, Illian, and Murandy.
Banner: Six-pointed silver star on a red thistle on a field of blue.
Gov't: Technically a Monarchy, in actuality controlled by the Whitecloaks. Current king: Ailron
Home of: Pedron Niall, Jaichim Carradin, Jared Byar, Geofram Bornhold, Dain Bornhold, Whitecloaks
Tourist Attractions: Dome of the Light
What's up: Seanchan invasion of Amador, and probably all of SW Amadicia. Prophet Masema and followers in the north. Large part of WC forces also north, engaging Masema
General: Capital city, Caemlyn. Oldest city-state in Randland, established not long after the breaking, with Queen of Andor the oldest title in Randland. Unique traditions of sending the heir and expected first prince to train in the White Tower, and having an open Aes Sedai advisor.
Banner: White lion on a red field.
Rulers: Matriarchy, with a male advisor and head of the army called the First Prince of the Sword. Ruled for the last twenty years by Queen Morgase of House Trakand. Heir to the throne (Daughter-heir), Elayne.
Current events: Morgase missing, presumed dead, in actuality abdicated. Currently ruled by Rand through Dyelin in Elayne's name. The Two Rivers district has seemingly declared independence.
Home of: Morgase, Elayne, Gawyn, Galad, Gareth Bryne, "Lord Gaebril," Tigraine/Shaiel, Lord Luc
Map: TEotW: (before) 13, 172, Choices, 144 (partial map of Andor), and TFoH: (before) 54, 906, To Caemlyn, 642 (map of Caemlyn)
General: Capital: Bandar Eban. Previous king: Alsalam. Currently in total civil disorder.
Home of: Leane, Graendal.
General: Capital: Shol Arbela. One of the Borderlands.
Banner: Three white roses on a field of red quartered with three red roses on a field of white.
Gov't: Monarchy.
Current Events: Clashes between Pro- and anti- Dragon factions. The Blight border is quiet. I believe there was a False Dragon here a few years back. Possible border clashes with Kandor or Shienar.
Home of: Alanna
General: Capital--Cairhien. National Pastime--Game of Houses, played by everyone from the king to commoners. The previous king, Laman, caused the Aiel War by chopping down the Tree of Life sapling to make a throne. Highly dependent upon grain imports from Tear & Andor. Was - Al'cair'rahienallen - Hill of the Golden Dawn. TEotW, Web of the Pattern, p465
Banner: Many-rayed golden sun rising on a field of sky blue.
Gov't: Monarchy. Last king: Galldrian of House Riatin (assassinated 998 NE by Thom Merrilin). Currently run by Rand through Dobraine in Elayne's name.
Tourist Attractions: Largest (& most powerful) male-oriented sa'angreal, Royal Library--largest collection of knowledge outside Tar Valon.
Home of: Moiraine, Taringail, Dobraine
Map: LoC, (before) 18, A Taste of Solitude, p292
General: Capital: Jehannah
Gov't: Monarchy; Queen Alliandre.
Current Events: The False Dragon Logain ripped through here at the beginning of the series, defeated some AS sent to stop him, and departed, possibly at the instigation of the Red Ajah. Suffered serious riots due to the presence of the Prophet in which thousands died. Alliandre is the fourth monarch on the Ghealdan throne in the last year (two of the previous three are dead, and one is currently married to some businessman), the others having been toppled by the Prophet's followers (in one way or another). The situation is probably still unstable. Alliandre has secretly communicated her support for Rand. Perrin's army has landed near Jehannah.
Tourist Attractions: There probably aren't any left standing.
Home of: Alliandre, Logain.
General: Capital--Illian. Starting point for the Great Hunt for the Horn. Traditional enemy of Tear. Climate--Hot and Humid
Banner: Nine golden bees on a field of dark green.
Gov't: Mixed government, with a King, a House of Lords (the council of Nine), and a House of Commons (the Assemblage)
Current events: Outset of the Great Hunt. Now run by Rand, since the king is missing, presumed dead, and Lord Brend (Sammael) is "dead."
Tourist Attractions: King's Palace, and its copy, the Hall of the Council
Home of: Bayle Domon
General: Capital: Chachin. One of the Borderlands.
Banner: rearing red horse on a field of pale green.
Gov't: Monarchy.
Current Events: Clashes between Pro- and anti- Dragon supporters. The Blight border is quiet. Possible border clashes with Arafel.
General: Was one of the borderlands, located N of Shienar. Destroyed due to treachery of the last king's sister-in-law (Breyan) and Cowin Fairheart (Great Lord & Darkfriend).
Banner: Golden crane in flight.
Gov't: Monarchy. Last king--al'Akir Mandragoran. Uncrowned heir-- al'Lan Mandragoran.
Tourist Attractions: Ruins of the Seven Towers, the 1000 Lakes
Home of: Lan, Isam, Jain(m) Farstrider
Map: TEotW: (before) 46, 688, Fal Dara, 578 (with Shienar)
General: Not much is known about the lands east of the Aiel Waste. They produce silk, and have a slave trade. Trading with outsiders is only permitted in walled trade cities. The are has several names (or maybe these are all different countries east of the Waste): Shara, Shamara, Kigali, Co'dansin, Tomaka.
Government: At least one area of Shara is ruled by a hereditary class of channellers who live separate from the general populace. the order of succession goes something like this: First the man takes a spouse, rules for 7 years absolutely, then is executed. Then the woman takes a spouse and rules for 7 years absolutely, then is executed. Her husband succeeds her, taking a spouse, etc. The 14-years-then-you-die thing is probably a result of the male channellers going mad from the Taint--they kill them before they get a chance to go mad. (What if they go mad before their time is up?)
Current Events: Not much known at all, but, we've heard (from Graendal?) that there is fighting going on in Shara, a sign of the nearness of Tarmon Gai'don: according to Rhuarc there is never fighting in Shara.
General: Capital city--Fal Moran. Due to its location (borderlands), its society has a strong militaristic streak. Quaint local fashion--fighting men shave their heads, except for a topknot.
Banner: Stooping black hawk.
Gov't: Monarchy, current king--Easar of house Togita
Current events: Held off Trolloc hoard at Tarwin's Gap (with a little help from their friends). Small-scale battles between pro- and anti- Dragon factions.
Tourist Attractions: Lotsa military stuff, nice signal towers
Home of: Ingtar, Lord Agelmar, Lady Amalisa, Uno, Masema, Hurin
Map: TEotW: (before) 46, 688, Fal Dara, 578
General: Capital--Tanchico. Local fashion: women wear their hair in numerous little braids, men and women wear veils. Symbol--tree.
Banner: Tree.
Gov't: Monarchy-ish. There are two independent monarchs, the King and the Panarch, each has his/her own duties.
Current events: Taken over by Seanchan
Tourist Attractions: Panarch's museum--artifacts from past ages, Illuminators' Guild
Home of: Liandrin, Aludra, Amathera
Map: TSR: 38, 618, Hidden Faces, 429 (map of Tanchico)
General: Capital: Tear. Other cities: Godan. Traditional enemy of Illian.
Banner: Three white crescent moons slanting across a field of half red, half gold.
Gov't: Council of High Lords. Now directly ruled by the Dragon.
Current Events: Fall of the Stone of Tear to Rand and the Aiel, and the death of Be'lal and Ishamael. Rebellion in Haddon Mirk. Tairen army invaded Cairhien, and part of it is massing for an invasion of Illian.
Tourist Attractions: Stone of Tear
Home of: Juilan Sandar, Siuan Sanche
General: Collection of farming communities bounded by the Mountains of Mist, the R. Taren, and the White River. Products -- tabac & wool. The people have a reputation of stubbornness. Quaint local fashion -- girls wear their hair loose, women wear it braided.
Gov't: Although it is officially part of Andor, it "has not seen a tax collector in six generations, nor the Queen's Guards in seven." Each autonomous village is run by two elected bodies--the Women's Circle (women), headed by the Wisdom, and the Village Council (men), headed by the Mayor. If there is a need for inter-village action, it is negotiated by the mayors or Councils of the villages
Current events: Hunting ground of Slayer (aka Lord Luc). Overrun by Trollocs & Whitecloaks as part of Ordeith's plot against Rand. Trollocs & Whitecloaks alike dealt with under the leadership of "Lord" Perrin. Large influx of refugees from the west.
Tourist Attractions: Eldrene's Veil, Master Al'Vere's clock
Home of: do ya have to ask?
Map: TEotW: (before) 1, xviii, An Empty Road, xviii
Historical Note: In ancient times was Manetheren, destroyed in the Trolloc Wars. Sign of Manetheren: Red Eagle
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