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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. The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Robert Jordan was the Pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr ( October 17, 1948 &ndash September 16, 2007) under which he

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Description

Rand has gray or blue (interchanging) eyes and a reddish tint to his hair. Randland is a name adopted by fans to refer to the imaginary world of The Wheel of Time fantasy book series by Robert Jordan, and is derived In Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people The Atha'an Miere are a fictional group of people in Robert Jordan 's series of fantasy novels The Wheel of Time. The grey wolf or gray wolf ( Canis lupus) also known as the timber wolf or simply wolf, is a Mammal of the order Carnivora He is about 6'5" or 6'6" (196-197 cm) (as described by Robert Jordan). Robert Jordan was the Pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr ( October 17, 1948 &ndash September 16, 2007) under which he As a result of events at the end of the Knife of Dreams, Rand has lost his left hand just below the wrist and can only wield his sword one-handed. Knife of Dreams (abbreviated as KoD by fans is the eleventh book in the Fantasy series The Wheel of Time by

History

Birth

His birth was heralded by Gitara Moroso, Aes Sedai and Keeper of the Chronicles, who died from the sheer force of Foretelling his birth. Gitara Moroso is a background character in The Wheel of Time fantasy book series by Robert Jordan. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Keeper of the Chronicles is a fictional title that exists in Robert Jordan 's Wheel of Time Series Her Foretelling of his birth was: "He is born again! I feel him! The Dragon takes his first breath on the slope of Dragonmount! He is coming! He is coming! Light help us! Light help the world! He lies in the snow and cries like the thunder! He burns like the sun!"

Rand was born on the last day of the Battle of the Blood Snow in 978 NE, on the slopes of Dragonmount as prophesied. Dragonmount is a fictional location in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series of novels He was born to Tigraine Mantear, the former Daughter-heir of Andor who had fled to the Aiel Waste to become a Maiden of the Spear, a woman warrior of the Aiel people. Lady Tigraine of House Mantear is a background character in the Wheel of Time fantasy book by Robert Jordan. For information about the fictional planet Andor or Andoria in the Star Trek universe see Andor. 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 In Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people She had been convinced to flee by Gitara Moroso, who said the world would be doomed if she did not. Tigraine, who renamed herself Shaiel, died shortly after giving birth. Galad, the son she left behind, is Rand's older half brother. His father was Janduin, an Aiel clan chief (the youngest in memory), who led the Shaarad, Reyn, Nakai and Taardad clans to kill King Laman Damodred of Cairhien for his sin. Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series of Fantasy fiction novels When he heard Shaiel had died, he relinquished his leadership and went off to the Great Blight to fight Trollocs. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series Rand was found by Tam al'Thor, an Andoran man who had joined the Illianer army and fought at the Blood Snow. Tam al'Thor is a secondary character in Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time. He and his new wife, Kari al'Thor, took Rand back to Tam's home village, Emond's Field. Emond's Field is a fictional village in Robert Jordan 's Wheel of Time.

Winternight

On Winternight, 998 NE, Trollocs attacked Emond's Field. Rand, his two friends (Perrin Aybara and Mat Cauthon), his childhood sweetheart Egwene al'Vere and the gleeman Thom Merrilin were led out of Emond's Field by Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred and her Warder, al'Lan Mandragoran (the group is eventually joined by Emonds Field's wisdom, Nynaeve al'Meara). 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. Egwene al'Vere (pronounced e-GWAIN al-VEER is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Thomdril "Thom" Merrilin is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Moiraine Damodred (pronounced mwah-RAIN) is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Al'Lan Mandragoran, (mændrəˈgɔrən is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Lan began teaching Rand the sword; he has since achieved a blademaster's level of skill, though not officially recognized (However he did defeat the Seanchan Blademaster Turak in single combat, but was not formally awarded his blade). Along with Loial the Ogier and Nynaeve al'Meara, Moiraine led them to the Eye of the World in the Blight. Loial son of Arent son of Halan is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. 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 Eye of the World (abbreviated as tEotW by fans is the first book of The Wheel of Time (WoT Fantasy series written by Rand was exposed to the Eye's well of pure, uncorrupted saidin and engaged in conflict with the Forsaken Aginor. 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 Aginor (AGH-ih-nohr is one of the primary Antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Aginor was reduced to ash by drawing upon an excessive amount of the One Power, and Rand himself discovered, to his terror, that he was himself able to channel saidin. 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 Rand was told he was the Dragon Reborn following these events, which ended the first book. He did not believe this, but after the Horn of Valere was stolen, Rand, Mat, Perrin and Loial accompanied Lord Ingtar and the Shienarians to reclaim it. The Horn of Valere is a fictional object in Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time. At the Battle of Falme, Rand and Ba'alzamon fought in the sky. The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver The Dark One is a fictional entity and main antagonist of The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Rand stabbed Ba'alzamon in the heart, but was severely and forever wounded himself by a blow struck by Ba'alzamon, somehow melting off the majority of his supposedly indestructible sword made with the Power in the War of the Shadow. He was proclaimed Dragon Reborn after his victory.

Prophecy

That winter, he camped with Moiraine, Perrin, Min Farshaw, and the Shienarians. Elmindreda "Min" Farshaw is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Rand did not accept his fate. He journeyed to Tear alone, deciding this quest would end or begin his life. 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 Stone of Tear, he took the blade Callandor, the Sword That Cannot Be Touched, and fulfilled a major prophecy, affirming his identity as Dragon Reborn in the minds of many, not least of all his own. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Tear is one of the richest nations in the land Callandor is an item of interest in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time novels He then set out with Mat, Egwene and Moiraine to the Waste, seeking the endorsement of the Aiel as their Car'a'carn, literally a "chief of chiefs". In pursuit of this end, he traveled to Rhuidean, where he learned the true origins of the Aiel. Rhuidean is a fictional place that exists in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. With the help of the female Forsaken Lanfear, he trapped Asmodean while there, and forced the male Forsaken to teach him how to use saidin. Lanfear (LAN-feer is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Asmodean (ahs-MOH-dee-an is a major antagonist in the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. In the fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Wheel of Time fantasy series the Forsaken (or Chosen, as they would prefer to be called are thirteen After succeeding in being accepted as the Car'a'carn, he lead the Aiel out of the Waste and took Cairhien and Caemlyn, killing the male Forsaken Rahvin. Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series of Fantasy fiction novels For information about the fictional planet Andor or Andoria in the Star Trek universe see Andor. Rahvin (RAA-vin is one of the primary antagonists of The Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan.

Black Tower

He was then approached by embassies from Elaida and from the Salidar faction. Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan is a minor antagonist in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Elaida's embassy kidnapped and shielded him from using his powers. They forced him into a box and tortured him, causing him to develop severe claustrophobia. Claustrophobia (from Greek κλειστο closed is the fear of enclosed spaces He escaped by destroying his captives shields, and in some cases, stilling them, at the horrific battle at Dumai's Wells. Lord of Chaos (abbreviated as LoC by fans is the sixth book of The Wheel of Time Fantasy series written by American author He has since forced or persuaded many Aes Sedai on both sides to swear fealty to him. He captured Illian with the help of Davram Bashere, and was crowned its king, re-naming Illian's Laurel Crown the Crown of Swords. Davram Bashere is a fictional character featured in The Wheel of Time series of Fantasy Novels by Robert Jordan. Mazrim Taim, a former false Dragon, has aided Rand by establishing the Black Tower, which trains men to channel, becoming Asha'man. Mazrim Taim (pronounced tah-EEM) is a character in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time Fantasy series The Asha'man are an organization of men who can channel in the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time. However, it is revealed that Mazrim Taim is a liar and his planning something big, which is slowly revealed through the 10th and 11th books. It is Rand's answer to the White Tower. Taim has begun to style himself "the M'Hael", leader of the Tower, although his true intentions have yet to be revealed; it is speculated he is a Darkfriend, although it has been stated by the author that he is not Demandred (a favorite theory among many readers).

Lovers

Rand is bonded as a Warder to his three lovers, Min Farshaw, Elayne Trakand, Queen of Andor, and Aviendha of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel. Elmindreda "Min" Farshaw is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Elayne Trakand is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Aviendha of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. In Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people Elayne is pregnant with his twins who are predicted by Min's fate-reading ability to be a boy and girl. The prediction, while known to the reader is unknown to the characters, as Birgitte, Aviendha, and Min herself have forgotten it due to their excessive drinking that night. He is advised mostly by Cadsuane Melaidhrin of the Green Ajah, and Sorilea, an Aiel Wise One. Cadsuane Melaidhrin is a fictional character in The Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan. Sorilea is a fictional character in The Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan. They have pledged to teach him "laughter and tears", though in different ways, as Rand has conditioned himself not to feel emotion by reciting the names of all the women who have died directly because of his actions over and over to himself, forcing himself to become harder and harder, or as he puts it, "harder than steel". He believes he must be hard; others think he is becoming cruel and bitter, and Cadsuane and Sorilea believe that in his current state his victory will be as bleak as losing.

Changes and Appearances

Rand had changed a great deal from the boy who left Emond's Field two years ago. He has gone from the stubborn boy who refused to accept he was anything more than a simple sheepherder, to an iron-willed man who sometimes seems to have lost all trace of humanity. Having grown up with the belief that men should protect women, he has memorized the name of every woman who has died for him (at one point spending an entire night among the corpses in the aftermath of a major battle, and then reciting the names to his best friend and right-hand man, Lord Perrin Aybara of the Two Rivers) and often berates himself with the list and the associated guilt. Many, quite understandably, worry about his sanity; others (most notably the aforementioned Cadsuane and Sorilea) worry about his humanity. Also notable, he has developed claustrophobia due to events in Lord of Chaos, when he was trapped in a box by Aes Sedai sent by Elaida, taken out only to be beaten daily. Claustrophobia (from Greek κλειστο closed is the fear of enclosed spaces

Finally, it is interesting to note that as the books have progressed, he has become less involved in the narrative, though he remains the central character. Book 3, The Dragon Reborn, was in fact told almost exclusively from the points-of-view of Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybara and Egwene al'Vere, despite the fact that it is undoubtedly about Rand (all three parties eventually follow him to Tear and are present when he pulls the sword Callandor from the Stone and proclaims himself the Dragon Reborn), and the following books have continued in following the adventures of other characters besides Rand, to such a degree at times that in the tenth book, Crossroads of Twilight, Rand only appears in two chapters and the epilogue. The Dragon Reborn (abbreviated as tDR by fans is the third book of American author Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series Crossroads of Twilight (abbreviated as CoT by fans is the tenth book of The Wheel of Time Fantasy series written by American

Reincarnation

Rand al'Thor is special in that he is the only known soul to be woven out by the Wheel of Time for a specific rebirth. Although there are other known cases of rebirth (such as Birgitte Silverbow and Gaidal Cain, and the rest of the legendary heroes), only Rand al'Thor's rebirth has been foreseen. Birgitte Silverbow is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's Epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Gaidal Cain is a fictional character from The Wheel of Time book series by Robert Jordan. He is the rebirth of Lews Therin Telamon, a male Aes Sedai from the Age of Legends who gained prominence during the War of Power as the Dragon, the leader of the Forces of Light against the Shadow during the War of Power. Lews Therin Telamon is a Fictional character in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time fantasy series In the fictional Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan, the Dragon is the champion of the Light and the Creator against the evil This is why al'Thor is generally known as the Dragon Reborn.

Other evidence is showcased in the prologue to The Eye of the World: Ishamael comments that he and Lews Therin have battled each other since the dawn of mankind countless times, suggesting that the Dragon is a prominent figure every time the War of Power occurs. The Eye of the World (abbreviated as tEotW by fans is the first book of The Wheel of Time (WoT Fantasy series written by Ishamael (ih-SHAH-may-EHL is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.

Rand hears Lews Therin's voice in his head, something that does not normally occur with reincarnation. In fact, at the end of the 11th novel, Semirhage informs him and those present that Rand is not insane, but that his condition is beyond repair and all who have had former lives speaking in their heads have been driven to insanity. The Forsaken, including both Semirhage and Ishamael (who was thought to have died), however, are known to lie.

Other Resources

Wheel of Time Encyclopaedia - http://www.encyclopaedia-wot.org/

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