Al'Lan Mandragoran, (pronounced /mændrəˈgɔrən/[1]) is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting Robert Jordan was the Pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr ( October 17, 1948 &ndash September 16, 2007) under which he Quite notably, Lan is very similar in characterization to Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. Aragorn II is a fictional character from J R R Tolkien 's Middle-earth Legendarium. The Lord of the Rings is an epic
Jordan described the character thus: "Lan is simply the man I always wished I could be. "[2]
Al'Lan Mandragoran is the last survivor of the royal line of Malkier; his kingdom was overrun by the Shadow when he was but a baby. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series Lan is often described as having a face of stone and chilling blue eyes. Few can defeat him in physical combat. His symbol, the symbol of the Malkieri Kings, is the golden crane.
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Youth
Lan was born in 953 NE, the year Malkier was betrayed to the Shadow. When he was an infant and Malkier was falling, his parents placed the sword of the Malkieri kings in his hands, named him Dai'shan of Malkier, which literally means "Diademed Battle Lord" in the Old Tongue, and swore the ancient oath of Malkieri kings and queens in his name. The Old Tongue is a Fictional language from Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time Fantasy series His mother placed a locket around his neck for remembrance, his father the ring of Malkieri Kings, and twenty of Malkier's best swordsmen carried him to Fal Moran in Shienar. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Shienar is the easternmost of the Borderlands the Only five reached the city alive, all wounded. The surviving men then began teaching the child all they knew, learning weapons and the Blight for a childhood.
At age sixteen, Lan was given the hadori, a thin strip of braided leather holding his hair back, and became a man. He began his one man war against the Shadow that he could not win, with the oath graven on his mind. To stand against the shadow so long as iron is hard and stone abides. To defend the Malkieri while one drop of blood remains. To avenge what cannot be defended. He has nothing left to defend, only to avenge. He will court death itself without a second thought.
Malkieri heritage
The al' on the front of his name is the Malkieri honorific for king; his wife, Queen of Malkier by marriage, is sometimes called "el'Nynaeve" by the same custom. This caused some confusion when Rand al'Thor visited Shienar; in his case, the al' prefix merely meant 'son of'. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Shienar is the easternmost of the Borderlands the Lan is greatly respected by citizens of the other nations of the Borderlands, both for his status as the last (and uncrowned) King of Malkier, and for his prowess in combat. It is said that if he ever said the word and raised the Golden Crane of Malkier, an army of Borderlanders of all nationalities would join him in a fight to reclaim lost Malkier from the Great Blight. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series Knowing this, Lan refuses all efforts to crown him at the head of a dead nation. He will not lead other men to their deaths, believing that if life is to be lost in Malkier's memory, it should be his alone.
Despite his fatalistic streak, Lan keeps several customs of Malkier alive, even at the cost of personal discomfort or endangerment; his wearing of the hadori is just one of these. His coming-of-age according to Malkieri traditions is detailed in the prequel novel New Spring. Coming of age is a young person's transition from Adolescence to Adulthood The age at which this transition takes place varies in society as does the nature New Spring (abbreviated as NS by fans is a Prequel novel in the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by American
As Moiraine's Warder
Moiraine Sedai newly raised Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah and noblewoman of House Damodred in Cairhien, searching for the Dragon Reborn, met Lan in Kandor soon after the Aiel War. Moiraine Damodred (pronounced mwah-RAIN) is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series An Ajah is a sub-organization within the Aes Sedai of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series of Fantasy fiction novels This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series He managed to throw her into a pond, after which she dumped the contents of the pond onto him. After a battle with the Black Ajah and losing the last of the men that carried him to Shienar, Bukama, he left Moiraine to continue his never ending battle with the shadow. An Ajah is a sub-organization within the Aes Sedai of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series Moiraine, however, caught up with him and convinced him that his talents would be in better use as her bodyguard, so he joined her quest and became her Warder. From there, he accompanied her on her search for the Dragon Reborn. After roughly two decades, their search brought the pair eventually to Emonds Field, where Moiraine had narrowed the identity of the Dragon Reborn to three boys Rand Al'Thor, Perrin Aybara and Matrim Cauthon. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is the protagonist and main character of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy Novels by Robert Jordan Perrin t'Bashere Aybara, or Goldeneyes, is one of the main characters of Robert Jordan 's Epic fantasy The Wheel of Time. Matrim "Mat" Cauthon is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.
Lan's skills as a Borderland warrior have served him well in service as Moiraine's Warder. He once rode a horse to death, and continued the journey on foot, carrying her to Anaiya Sedai for Healing. During the events of The Eye of the World, he and Nynaeve al'Meara fell in love, but his duty was ever to Moiraine; when Lan and Nynaeve's paths split after Tear, he went with his Aes Sedai to the Aiel Waste, sending Juilin Sandar after Nynaeve to "look after her". The Eye of the World (abbreviated as tEotW by fans is the first book of The Wheel of Time (WoT Fantasy series written by Nynaeve al'Meara (pronounced NIGH-neev al-MEER-ah (formally and currently el'Nynaeve ti al'Meara Mandragoran) is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Tear is one of the richest nations in the land In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time, the Aiel Waste is an almost waterless desert that had no inhabited cities until This sequence of events led to Moiraine's and Lanfear's apparent demise at the doorframe ter'angreal on the docks of Cairhien. Lanfear (LAN-feer is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series of Fantasy fiction novels
When a Warder's Aes Sedai dies, the Warder is hurt grievously in some psychological way, and usually goes on a suicide mission to avenge the Aes Sedai's death. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Moiraine prevented this by altering their bond so that, upon her death, it would pass to another. This use of near-Compulsion infuriated him at the time, especially considering his uncertainty regarding his feelings for Nynaeve. Almost the moment Moiraine was lost, Lan set out to find this other, specifically Myrelle of the Green Ajah, who happened to be with the Salidar rebels under Egwene's command. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Egwene al'Vere (pronounced e-GWAIN al-VEER is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Myrelle has promised to release Lan of his bond in order that he may bond as Warder to his wife, Nynaeve al'Meara, an Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. Nynaeve al'Meara (pronounced NIGH-neev al-MEER-ah (formally and currently el'Nynaeve ti al'Meara Mandragoran) is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series An Ajah is a sub-organization within the Aes Sedai of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series
Rand's Tutor
He has also been influential in Rand al'Thor's life: he was the Dragon Reborn's first regular tutor in the use of the sword, and has also passed down a good deal of advice and general wisdom regarding the tough situations that Rand has had to deal with as the Dragon Reborn. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is the protagonist and main character of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy Novels by Robert Jordan
In Fal Dara in Shienar at the beginning of The Great Hunt we learn through Rand's narration that Lan has taught him many forms vital in sword combat. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Shienar is the easternmost of the Borderlands the The Great Hunt (abbreviated as tGH by fans is the second book of The Wheel of Time Fantasy series written by American Indeed, Rand reverts to these forms on many occasions throughout the series, and they have proven life saving. In The Fires of Heaven Rand tells us that Lan believes him to be close to the level of Bladesmaster. The Fires of Heaven (abbreviated as tFoH or FoH by fans is the fifth book in American author Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series Lan himself is most likely on par with the Blademasters, as he has in fact faced and defeated one of them (source/name will be edited shortly) and his experience in facing different opponents that quite often outnumber him means that he is probably one of the most experienced warriors in the world. .
Lan's regard for the Two Rivers' youthful ta'veren has not lessened over the course of the series; he regularly intervenes with his own strong opinions when he feels that they are being pushed along a course not of their choosing. Ta'veren is a term used in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Somewhat contradictorily, Lan also feels that "death is lighter than a feather,and duty heavier than a mountain"; regardless, he sees doing one's duty as paramount, even if some small choices are available along the way (according to him, even if you have no choice in what happens, you can still "face it on your feet").
Nynaeve
In The Eye of the World the unlikely romance of Nynaeve al'Meara and Lan took its first uneasy steps. The Eye of the World (abbreviated as tEotW by fans is the first book of The Wheel of Time (WoT Fantasy series written by Nynaeve al'Meara (pronounced NIGH-neev al-MEER-ah (formally and currently el'Nynaeve ti al'Meara Mandragoran) is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time At first, Lan spurned his feelings for Nynaeve, claiming that he could not dress her in widows garb for a bridal gown. Nynaeve’s persistent streak prevailed however and he soon succumbed to his love for her. When they parted in Fal Dara Lan gave Nynaeve his signet ring, embossed with the Golden Crane, the symbol of the Malkieri Kings. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series In times when Nynaeve is especially alone or frightened she looks to Lan’s ring for comfort.
After the death of Moiraine, Lan’s former Aes Sedai, he left in search of Myrelle Sedai of the Green Ajah, to whom his bond was passed. Moiraine Damodred (pronounced mwah-RAIN) is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series An Ajah is a sub-organization within the Aes Sedai of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series Egwene al'Vere, The Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai in Salidar, discovered him there and told him that Nynaeve was in Ebou Dar, hunting the Bowl of the Winds. Egwene al'Vere (pronounced e-GWAIN al-VEER is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. A fictional village that exists in Robert Jordan 's Wheel of Time series
Egwene transported Lan there by Skimming so that he could protect Nynaeve from harm. However, before he could reach her, Moghedien attempted to kill Nynaeve with balefire (though she missed and instead sliced through the boat Nynaeve was in), nearly drowning her. Moghedien (moh-GHEH-dee-ehn is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. When Lan pulled her from the water, Nynaeve’s mental block from Saidar was gone. In The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan, the One Power is the force that maintains the continuous motion of the Wheel of Time Later that day, they were married on a ship according to Sea Folk customs and thus Nynaeve became uncrowned Queen of Malkeir, earning her the honorific el’Nynaeve. The Atha'an Miere are a fictional group of people in Robert Jordan 's series of fantasy novels The Wheel of Time. The Sea Folk have a custom regarding marriage which was imported into their vows: since a husband and wife may change rank in relation to each other many times, the spouse who gives the orders at any given time in public must take them in private. This has resulted in Nynaeve, who is very much used to giving orders, losing quite a bit of her bossiness, and tempering their relationship from being quite so volatile.
Nynaeve remedied this in Knife of Dreams however. Knife of Dreams (abbreviated as KoD by fans is the eleventh book in the Fantasy series The Wheel of Time by Lan felt that Rand didn't pay enough attention to the Borderlands, especially considering that the Last Battle, which was coming ever nearer, would almost certainly be fought in the Blight. So, Lan decided to ride to Shienar to fight, and Nynaeve made him pledge to take on any who would wish to ride with him. She then sent him to Saldaea on the coast of the Aryth Ocean at World's End, so he would have to travel hundreds of miles to reach his destination. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Saldaea is the westernmost of the four Borderlands She then travels to village after village in the Borderlands to find the scattered remnants of Lan's Malkieri countrymen, who then leave to join Lan in the ride to the Blight.
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