The Wheel of Time Companion

by Robert Jordan

  Managan. A plump Malkieri merchant who refused the hadori and went to Saldaea. Shortly before Nynaeve arrived at The Queen’s Lance, having dropped off Lan at World’s End, he was in a shouting match with a Tairen woman; after Nynaeve spoke to Aldragoran, Managan leaped up so fast that he overturned his chair. He joined Lan in eastern Kandor and fought with him in the Last Battle.

  Manal. A boatman in the city of Cairhien. Stout and gray-haired, he had a graying noblewoman on his lap and was celebrating the Feast of Lights, but when offered five gold crowns, he dropped the woman and got ready to ferry Perrin, Loial and Gaul across the River Alguenya. They were on the way to rescue Rand from Aes Sedai who had kidnapped him.

  Manala. A considerable village in Kandor between Canluum and Chachin. It was a sprawling collection of stone houses roofed in red or green tiles and more than twenty streets crisscrossing a pair of low hills. Three inns fronted a large green in the hollow between the hills, alongside the road. Moiraine, Lan, Bukama and Ryne had breakfast at The Plowman’s Inn there, and Moiraine inquired after Avene Sahera.

  Mancuri den Rhomin, Eliris. An Illianer nobleman who was a member of the Council of Nine.

  Manda Wan. An Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Just before Egwene appeared to fight Taim in the Last Battle, Manda was trying to persuade Leane and Raechin to fall back and regroup.

  Mandair family. See Bili and Willa Mandair

  Mandarb. Old Tongue for “Blade,” it was the name of Lan’s horse, a tall black fierce-eyed stallion. Zarine Bashere considered calling herself Mandarb; after Perrin laughed at her and pointed out the horse, she decided to go with “Faile.”

  Mandein. An Aiel sept chief when Rhuidean was built. At forty, he was young for a sept chief; his wife Sealdre was a dreamwalker. He and the other sept chiefs were summoned to meet with the Jenn in Rhuidean. Dermon, Mordaine and Narisse spoke for the Jenn and told the chiefs that any who wanted to lead must come to Rhuidean and learn what they did not know; otherwise they and their septs would die. Mandein was the first to agree to do so.

  Mandelain. A man of the Broken Cliff sept of the Daryne Aiel who was clan chief of the Daryne. His hold was Jahad Hold, and his Wise One was Merale. He was married to roofmistress Jair and her sister-wife Corehuin. Mandelain was 6'5" tall and weighed 235 pounds. He had one blue eye, blue as a polished gemstone, and over his right eye socket he wore a gray-green patch. A scar ran from under the patch up onto his nearly bald head fringed in red hair streaked with white. He was with Rand in Cairhien. Before Rand’s kidnapping, he and Rhuarc were the two that the Wise Ones trusted not to go after the Tower embassy with spears; they also thought that the two could be trusted with information that the Tower embassy might be a threat to Rand, or at least that they must be watched for that reason. Rand sent Mandelain to help deal with the Shaido, and later sent him and others to Arad Doman to bring order.

  Mandenhar. His last stand inspired a song.

  Manderic. Man with the Shaido, a Mera’din (i.e., Brotherless).

  Mandevwin, Madresin. See Madresin Mandevwin

  Mandhuin. A man of the Goshien Aiel. Gray-haired and heavyset, he wore a smaller belt knife than warriors. He was a trader at the fair outside Alcair Dal.

  Mandragoran royal family. See al’Akir, Breyan, Leanna, Isam, Lain and Lan Mandragoran

  Maneches, The Essays of Willim of. An ancient book known by many in the world; the author influenced the Saldaean philosopher Shivena Kayenzi.

  Manel Rochaid. An Asha’man from Murandy. Born circa 981 NE, he was about 6'2" to 6'3" tall and smiled a lot, as if he knew something others didn’t. He went to Dumai’s Wells. Taim named him “Baijan’m’hael,” Old Tongue for “Attack Leader.” He was Gedwyn’s second, a crony of Taim and a Darkfriend. After the attack on Rand in Cairhien failed, he was placed on the deserters list at the Black Tower. Rand killed him with his bare hands in Far Madding.

  Manetheren. One of the Ten Nations that made the Second Covenant, and also the capital city of that nation. Both city and nation were utterly destroyed in the Trolloc Wars. The sign of Manetheren was a Red Eagle in flight on a field of blue. Other cities included Corartheren, Jara’copan and Shanaine (later Jehannah); Queen Sorelle ay Marena ruled at the signing of the Compact. The Two Rivers grew on the site of Manetheren.

  Manetherendrelle, River. Old Tongue for “Waters of the Mountain Home,” it was the name of the river that was formed by the White River (lower river of Two Rivers) and the Taren River (upper river of Two Rivers), all of which flowed from the Mountains of Mist southeast through the Two Rivers region in Andor and on to Illian and the Sea of Storms.

  Manfor, Karldin. See Karldin Manfor

  Mangin. A man of the Jindo sept of the Taardad Aiel and the Shae’en M’taal society. Tall with gray eyes, he was part of the force that took the Stone of Tear. Rand thought that he could be friends with Mangin. Mangin killed a Cairhienin for having a dragon tattooed on his arm; Rand ordered Mangin hanged. Mangin put the rope around his own neck, and made a joke before he died.

  Mangore Kiramin. A figure from history, the Sword-bard of Aramaelle and Warder to Caraighan Maconar, and a translator of The Prophecies of the Dragon.

  Mantear. A noble House of Andor. See Dolera, Luc, Mordrellen, Perival, Tigraine and Willin Mantear

  Mantelar, Lothair. See Lothair Mantelar

  Mantual. The servant of Banner-General Gamel Loune. He was stocky, with a narrow beard dangling from the point of his chin; his hands had a knifeman’s calluses. Gamel said that Mantual came from Pujili in Seanchan and had attached himself to Gamel and wormed his way into becoming his manservant.

  Manyard, Jeorad. The governor of the province of Andor for the High King, Artur Paendrag Tanreall. He translated the Prophecies of the Dragon.

  Mar. A scout in the Band of the Red Hand. He was tall, lanky and rough-faced. When Mat and his men approached Salidar, Mar was taken by Warders; he was very embarrassed about it. When Trollocs attacked Caemlyn in the Last Battle, Mar fought to rescue the dragons.

  Mar Haddon. A nation that arose from the War of the Hundred Years.

  Mar Ruois. A great city in the Age of Legends.

  Mara. From a gleeman story that Thom recited, “Mara and the Three Foolish Kings.”

  Mara Tomanes. Siuan’s childhood friend. Siuan mentioned her twice; she told Gawyn that Egwene and Elayne were studying with an Aes Sedai in Illian named Mara Tomanes, and later used the name as an alias while on the way to Salidar.

  Marac Pandelaros den Norvin. An Illianer nobleman who replaced Lord Brend on the Council of Nine. A wide man with a stolid manner, he often seemed more craftsman than lord despite his rich silks, falls of lace and lavish armor. Marac went to the gathering of forces in Illian before Rand attacked the Seanchan.

  Maraconn. A High Lord of Tear. He had rare blue eyes for a Tairen, and thin lips. Maraconn was one of the most active plotters against Rand in the Stone. He was sent to Cairhien under Meilan to restore order and feed the hungry, and he worried because of his previous association to Hearne and Simaan. In a viewing, Min saw him dying violently in battle. He was in Illian with Rand, and in the final battle there he followed Semaradrid. He died fighting in the Last Battle.

  Maracru. A town or village in Tarabon. After rumors started flying that Maracru had declared for the Dragon Reborn, or, alternatively, that it had been taken over by Dragonsworn or rebels, Tanchico erupted in riots.

  Maradon. The capital of Saldaea. Maradon lay within sight of the Blight, which could be seen clearly from the highest elevations, though many claimed to be able to see it from the city walls themselves. The River Arinelle flowed south along the western walls of Maradon, and was used to fill a moat that had been dug to surround the city. Access to the city and Queen Tenobia’s residence, Coramora Palace, was granted through only two gates, placed in the northern and southern walls. Maradon was situated just below a pass through mountains at the Blightborder. As a defense, the Saldaeans had built up and fortified a hill formation south of a ford on
the Arinelle (which ran west at that point), directly opposite the mouth of the pass; to reach Maradon, invaders from the Blight would have to breach the fortifications. Tenobia and much of her army had left Saldaea on a mission with the other Borderlanders, leaving the country vulnerable to attack. Aware of a gathering of Trollocs in the Blight, Ituralde and his forces went to Maradon to defend the city and Saldaea against a Trolloc invasion through the pass. His army was pushed back and nearly destroyed, along with much of Maradon, until Rand arrived with reinforcements and routed the Shadowspawn.

  Maragaine. A queen of Andor during the War of the Hundred Years. She reigned from FY 1054 to FY 1073.

  Marah. A Murandian novice in the White Tower. No more than fifteen or sixteen, she was stocky with mischievous blue eyes. She talked with Nicola about Egwene.

  Marah Anan. A daughter of Setalle Anan. Marah was a little taller than her mother and had hazel eyes that were even larger than her mother’s. She was pleasingly plump, and did not like Mat. She resented the fact that her younger sister Frielle married before her. She was about nineteen years old when Mat stayed at her mother’s inn.

  Maralenda. An Andoran Aes Sedai of the rebel contingent who was a distant cousin of the Trakand line. Siuan told Lelaine that she had seen Romanda talking to Maralenda in an effort to manipulate Lelaine.

  Maram Kashor. A dry island on the southeast tip of Seanchan; Tylee Khirgan was born there.

  Maran, Jailin. A minor Andoran nobleman. His sign was the crosshatched Red Wall. Jailin supported Elenia for the Lion Throne before she was taken by Arymilla.

  Marande Algoran. The sister of the High Seat of House Algoran in Amadicia. Pretty with a heart-shaped face, she was powerful in her own right, but not enough to resist the Whitecloaks; Niall had her serve Morgase, which irked her. She taunted Morgase about the situation in Andor and how Rand had taken over. Morgase asked her if she spent all her time listening at doors. She was probably captured by the Seanchan and made da’covale when they invaded.

  Marasale Jureen. An Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah who served as Amyrlin from 705 to 732 NE. Marasale was in large part a puppet of the Hall; they had gotten used to running things with Cemaille, an Amyrlin who had lost her authority, and chose someone they knew they could control and kept her on a very short leash.

  Maraside Mountains. A range located along the southern border of Cairhien. These mountains were the site of a famous battle between Artur Hawkwing and Guaire Amalasan.

  Marath. A battlefield from the Aiel War where things did not go well for the wetlanders. Tam rambled on about this battle while feverish after the Trolloc attack at his farm.

  marath’damane. Old Tongue for “Those Who Must Be Leashed”; the Seanchan used the term for channelers not constrained by an a’dam, including Aes Sedai.

  Maravaile family. See Ishara and Souran Maravaile

  Maravin, Semaradrid. See Semaradrid Maravin

  Marcasiev. A Kandori noble House. Its High Seat was Lord Varan; its sign the Red Stag. See also Varan Marcasiev

  Marce Eldin. A Two Rivers girl with the ability to channel who became a novice with the rebel Aes Sedai, having been recruited by Verin and Alanna. She was about fifteen years old and stocky. Rand remembered little of her on meeting her in Caemlyn, except that she always had her nose in a book, even walking in the streets of Emond’s Field.

  March of Death, The. The final movement of The Grand Passions Cycle, played on the harp by Asmodean.

  Marcolin, Demetre. See Demetre Marcolin

  Mardecin. A village in Amadicia, the first village over the border from Tarabon. It was large, a mile across, straddling a small bridged stream between two hills. Mardecin’s streets were of granite, its buildings of brick or stone, with slate or thatched roofs. It had fallen on hard times, with Taraboner trade being cut off. Ronde Macura, an agent for the Yellow Ajah, had a dress shop in Mardecin, and there was a Whitecloak garrison nearby. Nynaeve and Elayne met with Ronde, who passed on the message that all sisters were welcome to return to the White Tower, and who also gave them drugged tea. They were rescued by Thom and Juilin, and Ronde told them that she was instructed to look out for Elayne. They dyed Elayne’s hair black and left town in a different cart.

  Mardina lace. A high-quality lace with an intricate weave.

  Mardoon, Stedding. A stedding located along the Shadow Coast.

  mardroot. An herb used to make a liniment to treat bruises; it stung on application.

  Mardry. A bluff-faced man of Hinderstap with short dark hair. When Mat offered to gamble for supplies, Mardry offered his wagon and team as part of the pot.

  Maredo Causeway. A wide, dirt-packed road leading two miles north out of Illian through the marshes that surrounded the city and continuing in an easterly direction toward Tear.

  Maredo. A nation that arose from the War of the Hundred Years.

  Maredo, Plains of. Flatlands unclaimed by any country, located between Andor, Illian and Tear, below the Hills of Kintara. Far Madding was the only city in this territory.

  Mareed, Azil. The Domani High Captain of the Tower Guard and advisor to Marya Sedai on the decision-making council of the Grand Alliance during the Battle of the Shining Walls.

  Mareesh. A city which fell to the Tourag in another Age. Birgitte said that she had not seen anyone trussed as Nynaeve was by Moghedien since the Tourag took Mareesh.

  Mareil. A Sea Folk Wavemistress, one of the First Twelve of the Atha’an Miere. Tall and slender, with as much white as black in her shoulder-length hair; she had a melodious voice. Mareil and Harine were friends from the time they began as deckhands together; the two were the least senior among the First Twelve, with Harine only a bit higher. Tebreille din Gelyn South Wind was her Windfinder. Held by the Seanchan in Ebou Dar, Mareil escaped unharmed. She was at the meeting of the First Twelve in Illian with Logain and there learned of the mass suicide of the Amayar.

  Marek Cormer. A Two Rivers man with Perrin in Ghealdan. Faile noted that he no longer seemed to believe the rumors about Perrin and Berelain.

  Marel. The twin sister of Charel, a good-looking young groom in the White Tower stables. Sheriam used her in 981 NE to help break Theodrin’s block which prevented her from channeling unless there was a man for whom she had strong feelings present. Charel had a gorgeous smile and made eyes at Theodrin; he was allowed to sit in on her lessons so that she could channel, but after a few times Marel was substituted and thus broke Theodrin’s block.

  Marella Inn. An inn in Altara that Egwene saw as she was traveling through Tel’aran’rhiod in the flesh on her way to Salidar.

  Marella. A village in Altara; Egwene passed through it as she was traveling through Tel’aran’rhiod in the flesh on her way to Salidar.

  Marendalar. An island that rebelled against the Seanchan, and was defeated. Bakuun spent two years fighting on Marendalar; thirty thousand were killed, and fifty times that were shipped back to the mainland as property.

  Marendevin, Corgaide. See Corgaide Marendevin

  Marenellin, Bukama. See Bukama Marenellin

  Maresis, Therva. See Therva Maresis

  Marewin. A noblewoman in King Ailron’s Amadician court who attended Morgase. Slight and little more than a girl, she almost fainted when Marande mentioned Rand giving positions to men who could channel in Andor.

  Mari. A maid at The Stag and Lion, in Baerlon, Andor. She helped serve dinner to Moiraine, Lan, Thom and the Emond’s Fielders, then was shooed out by Master Fitch.

  Mari, Mistress. A nom de route used by Moiraine in Illian; it was the name that Nieda knew her by.

  Maric. 1) An Aiel man who guarded Rand’s rooms in the palace in Cairhien when Egwene visited him. In his middle years, he was very tall with a bull-like chest and shoulders and cold gray eyes. When he chuckled at something Somara said, it softened neither his face nor eyes. 2) Nynaeve’s notional son seen during her Accepted test.

  Marigan. A woman Elayne and Nynaeve met on the Riverserpent on the way to Salidar. She appeared to be a
few years older than Nynaeve; she had once been plump, for her frayed brown dress hung on her loosely, and her blunt face looked beyond weary. She had two sons, Jaril and Seve, ages six and seven, who stared silently at the world and seemed frightened of everything and everyone, even their own mother. Elayne and Nynaeve later learned that she was Moghedien in disguise after Nynaeve captured her in Tel’aran’rhiod and held her with an a’dam; she was not tested for the ability to channel in Salidar because she appeared past the cutoff age as established there. While held by the a’dam, she was forced to work as a servant and also to teach Elayne and Nynaeve and later Egwene. Halima freed her. See also Moghedien

  Marille. A damane from Seanchan who was captured in the campaign against the Seanchan and sent to Caemlyn by Rand from Altara. She stuck to the party line: it was imperative that women who could channel be collared, for their safety and everyone else’s as well. Her mistress’s brother had been a Bloodknife; she recognized the knife that Gawyn had and told him what she knew of it, although she knew little.

  Marillin Gemalphin. An Andoran Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah in public but of the Black Ajah in truth. She had a strength level of 15(3). Born in 848 NE, she went to the White Tower in 863 NE. After spending six years as a novice and five years as Accepted, she was raised to the shawl in 974 NE. Skinny with light brown hair, she had blue eyes, a narrow face, thin lips and a wide nose. She was one of the original thirteen known members of the Black Ajah who fled the White Tower in late 998 NE. It was generally known in the Tower that she vanished on the night that murder was done in the Tower and ter’angreal stolen, but few believed that she was a Darkfriend. Marillin liked cats and went out of her way to help injured or stray animals. In many ways, she treated animals better than she did people; in Tanchico, she fed her cats royally, but had a maid severely punished for snitching something meant for the cats.