List of The Wheel of Time characters

Rand al'Thor Introduced in The Eye of the World (1990), Rand al'Thor is a sheep herder whose remote village Emond's Field, in the Two Rivers, is attacked by a horde of monstrous Trollocs. Rand and his friends flee with Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah who believes that one of them is the prophesied Dragon Reborn, the reincarnation of Lews Therin Telamon, a hero of the Age of Legends. The group is pursued by agents of a malevolent figure known as the Dark One, who seeks to seduce the Dragon to the Shadow, or destroy him. At the Eye of the World, Rand is exposed to a well of pure, uncorrupted saidin, the male half of the One Power. He finds himself able to channel it, and faces off against Aginor, one of the Dark One's most powerful servants, the Forsaken. Rand thus proves himself to be the Dragon Reborn, and is drawn into the millennia-long struggle against the forces of the Dark One. The Amyrlin Seat Siuan Sanche, leader of the Aes Sedai, confirms Rand is the Dragon Reborn in The Great Hunt (1990), and Moiraine's Warder, Lan Mandragoran trains Rand in swordplay. During the hunt for the stolen Horn of Valere, Rand is transported to a distorted world where he meets the mysterious Selene, who helps him get back to the real world. Rand later defeats the High Lord Turak, leader of the Seanchan forces invading Falme, in single combat. In The Dragon Reborn (1991), Rand travels to the Stone of Tear and claims the crystal sword Callandor, a powerful ''sa'angreal, an artifact which amplifies the One Power. He learns that he is the son of Shaiel, an Aiel Maiden of the Spear, and Janduin, chief of the Taardad Aiel, in The Shadow Rising (1992). Selene reveals herself to be the Forsaken Lanfear, who was in love with Lews, and shares her plans to help him become all-powerful. In The Fires of Heaven'' (1993), however, the news that Rand has slept with the Aiel warrior Aviendha sends Lanfear into a murderous rage. She finally decides to kill Rand when he swears he will never love a woman sworn to the Shadow, but Moiraine intervenes. Rand's mother, Shaiel, is later revealed to be Tigraine Mantear, daughter of the then-Queen of Andor. In Lord of Chaos (1994), Rand founds the Asha'man, male counterparts to the Aes Sedai who are trained at the Black Tower, a converted farmhouse near Caemlyn. In A Crown of Swords (1996), Rand defeats the Forsaken Sammael and takes the crown of Illian. In Towers of Midnight (2010), Rand conceives a controversial plan to shatter the remaining seals on the Dark One's prison in order to recreate a strong and uncorrupted one. Rand confronts the Dark One in A Memory of Light (2013), and they realize they must coexist because the Pattern requires them both. Logain Ablar breaks open the Dark One's prison, and Rand uses a unique weave of saidin, saidar and the Dark One's True Power combined, to first capture the Dark One, and then recreate his prison without flaw. Rand is portrayed by Josha Stradowski in the Wheel of Time television adaptation. Mat Cauthon Matrim "Mat" Cauthon is a mischievous farm boy who, as a possible reincarnation of the Dragon, flees Emond's Field with Rand and his other friends in The Eye of the World. Chased by emissaries of the Dark One, the group shelters in the cursed city of Shadar Logoth, from which Mat takes a ruby dagger. The weapon, corrupted by the malevolent entity that has taken hold of the city, begins to taint Mat, debilitating his body and infusing him with hostility and paranoia. Mat joins the hunt for the stolen Horn of Valere in The Great Hunt, and eventually blows it to summon a group of legendary heroes from the dead to defeat the Seanchan forces invading Falme. Near death in The Dragon Reborn, Mat is freed from the taint of the dagger by the Aes Sedai at the White Tower in Tar Valon. In The Shadow Rising, the snakelike Aelfinn foretell that Mat will marry "the Daughter of the Nine Moons", and the foxlike Eelfinn grant him memories of his past lives before hanging him from the Tree of Life, leaving his neck forever scarred. He later founds Shen an Calhar, the Band of the Red Hand, and leads as its Marshal General. Mat escapes from Seanchan-occupied city of Ebou Dar in ''Winter's Heart (2000), kidnapping the High Lady Tuon, heir to the Seanchan Crystal Throne, when he learns she is known as the Daughter of the Nine Moons. He courts her in Crossroads of Twilight (2003) and they marry in Knife of Dreams'' (2005), with Mat gaining the title "Prince of the Ravens". Mat is portrayed by Barney Harris in season one of the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, Perrin Aybara Perrin Aybara, a blacksmith and woodworker in Emond's Field, is also possibly the Dragon Reborn, and leaves the village with his friends and Moiraine Damodred in The Eye of the World. Perrin and Egwene al'Vere are separated from the group as they flee the cursed city of Shadar Logoth, and meet the tracker Elyas Machera. Elyas informs Perrin that he is, like Elyas, a : a man able to communicate telepathically with wolves. Possessing golden, wolf-like eyes, wolfbrothers have heightened senses, strength and speed, and tend toward aggressive, animalistic behavior in battle. They also can navigate ''Tel'aran'rhiod'', the World of Dreams. Perrin is portrayed by Marcus Rutherford in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation. Elayne Trakand Elayne Trakand is the daughter and heir of Morgase Trakand, Queen of Andor, and Taringail Damodred. She is the sister of Gawyn Trakand, and the half-sister of Galad Damodred through his father. In The Eye of the World, Elayne meets Rand al'Thor in Caemlyn, the capital of Andor, when he falls off a wall into the palace garden. Elayne becomes a novice of the Aes Sedai in The Great Hunt, befriending Egwene al'Vere and Nynaeve al'Meara. They travel to Falme believing Rand needs their help, but it is a trap that ends with Egwene's capture and enslavement by the Seanchan High Lady Suroth. Elayne and Nynaeve manage to rescue her, with the help of Min Farshaw. A powerful channeler, Elayne becomes an Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah, and rediscovers the lost talent of creating ''ter'angreal'', artifacts which amplify the One Power in specific ways. Elayne is portrayed by Ceara Coveney in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, first appearing in the 2023 episode "Strangers and Friends". Min Farshaw Elmindreda "Min" Farshaw is a clairvoyant whom Rand meets in The Eye of the World. She has the unusual ability to see visions and auras around people that predict future events in some way, though they are often subject to interpretation. Aware of Min's talents, which are unconnected to the One Power, Moiraine summons her to the White Tower of the Aes Sedai in The Great Hunt, where she meets Egwene al'Vere, Nynaeve al'Meara and Elayne Trakand. Min is portrayed by Kae Alexander in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, first appearing in the 2021 episode "The Dark Along the Ways". Aviendha Aviendha is an Aiel Maiden of the Spear who first appears in The Dragon Reborn. She and her party meet Egwene al'Vere, Elayne Trakand and Nynaeve al'Meara on their way to the Stone of Tear to find Rand al'Thor. Later in the series she bonded Rand as her Warder after she, Elayne, and Min agreed to love Rand together and respect one another. In the last battle she defeats Hessalam (formerly known as Graendal) and is one of only four people, who are fully aware, that Rand al'Thor did not die during the last battle. Aviendha is portrayed by Ayoola Smart in the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2023 episode "Damane". In the series, Perrin Aybara frees her from a cage she has been placed in by the Whitecloaks, but she proves herself more than capable of defending herself when she singlehandedly defeats a group of them unarmed. Thom Merrilin Thomdril "Thom" Merrilin is a traveling gleeman and adventurer, and former bard to Queen Morgase of Andor. In The Eye of the World, he is in the remote village of Emond's Field when it is attacked by a horde of Trollocs. He joins a group of young villagers who flee under the guidance of the Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred and her Warder, Lan Mandragoran. Thom is presumed killed when he helps Rand al'Thor and Mat Cauthon escape by fighting a Fade, or Myrddraal, the deadly, eyeless creatures who lead the pursuing Trollocs. Thom is proven to be alive after all when he is reunited with Rand in The Great Hunt, and he helps Mat foil a plot to assassinate Elayne Trakand in The Dragon Reborn. Thom is portrayed by Alexandre Willaume in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, == Supporting ==

Logain Ablar Logain Ablar is a powerful male channeler who believes himself to be the Dragon Reborn, but is deemed a False Dragon by the Aes Sedai and gentled (cut off from the One Power). He is later healed by Nynaeve al'Meara, and becomes a sworn ally to Rand al'Thor. Logain is portrayed by Álvaro Morte in seasons one and two of the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2021 episode "A Place of Safety". Aginor Aginor is one of the most devious Forsaken, powerful channelers who became servants of the Dark One during the Second Age, or the Age of Legends. He created the Dark One's army of Shadowspawn, including Myrddraal, Trollocs, Draghkar and gholam. Originally an amoral biologist, Aginor joined the Shadow so he could continue his forbidden genetic experiments. The Forsaken are ultimately imprisoned with the Dark One for millennia. Three thousand years later near the end of the Third Age, Aginor and the Forsaken Balthamel confront Rand and his companions in The Eye of the World. They have escaped their imprisonment, but the ordeal has left Aginor horribly disfigured, appearing impossibly ancient. He attempts to destroy Rand, but draws too much of the One Power and incinerates himself. Aginor is reincarnated as Osan'gar by the Dark One in Lord of Chaos. Asmodean Asmodean is a Forsaken, originally a composer and musician who joined the Shadow to achieve immortality and thereby gain the fame and recognition which previously eluded him. As one of the Forsaken, he actively punished his former musical rivals by maiming and rendering them unable to practice their art. In The Shadow Rising, Asmodean is enlisted by the Forsaken Lanfear to train Rand al'Thor in the use of the One Power, if she can convince Rand to accept. Asmodean pursues his own agenda, attempting to gain control of one of two powerful ''sa'angreal'' called the Choedan Kal. Warned by Lanfear, Rand thwarts his plan, and manages to sever Asmodean's connection with the Dark One. Asmodean, shielded by Lanfear from using his full power, commits to training Rand. He accompanies Rand on his travels and trains him diligently in The Fires of Heaven, but is killed by an unknown assailant just as he has resigned himself to siding with Rand against the Dark One. Faile is portrayed by Isabella Bucceri in season three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2025 episode "Seeds of Shadow". Be'lal Be'lal is one of the Forsaken, formerly a lawyer and close friend of Lews Therin Telamon who with him rediscovered the art of swordplay in battle. In The Dragon Reborn, Be'lal has escaped imprisonment and taken the identity High Lord Samon of Tear. He lures Rand al'Thor to the Stone of Tear, knowing that as the Dragon Reborn only Rand can retrieve the powerful sword Callandor. Rand claims it, and Be'lal battles him with his superior swordsmanship to take Callandor for himself. Moirane Damodred intervenes, destroying Be'lal with balefire. Dain is portrayed by Jay Duffy in seasons two and three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2023 episode "Damane". Rand al'Thor and Selene infiltrate a society party, where Anvaere gives them inside information about other guests, and the queen of Cairhien herself. Moiraine and Rand take refuge with Anvaere and her son Barthanes Damodred in "Damane". A frank conversation with Anvaere prompts Moiraine to change plans and allow Rand to confront Lanfear, rather than keep running. In "Eyes Without Pity", Anvaere lashes out at Moiraine when she rebuffs Barthanes's earnest efforts to reconnect with his aunt. Later, Moiraine gives encouragement to Barthanes, who will soon be king thanks to his engagement to the queen of Cairhien. In "Daes Dae'mar", Anvaere eavesdrops on a private conversation between Barthanes and the Aes Sedai Liandrin Guirale, revealing they are secretly Darkfriends. Their master, the Forsaken Ishamael, wishes Barthanes to murder the troublesome Moiraine, and Anvaere herself if necessary to keep their secret. Barthanes acts on his instructions to kill Moiraine, but is deceived and finds himself locked in a cell by his disgusted mother. Though he protests that his allegiance to the Dark One has made their fortune, Anvaere has already reported his crime to the authorities and sealed his fate. Barthanes Damodred Barthanes Damodred is the High Seat of House Damodred and cousin to the former king of Carhien. In The Great Hunt, he invites Rand al'Thor to a party to gauge Rand's loyalties. Barthanes is secretly a Darkfriend, and passes a message from the duplicitous Padan Fain luring Rand to Falme. Barthanes is subsequently murdered by an agent of the Dark One. first appearing in the 2025 episode "A Question of Crimson". Dark One The Dark One is a malevolent entity who, though imprisoned for millennia since the Wheel of Time was forged, plots to destroy it and remake the universe in his image. He employs a network of minions, most seduced by promises of power and immortality, to serve him toward this goal. The most notable of these are the Forsaken, powerful channelers imprisoned with him in the Second Age who begin to escape and reenter the world at the end of the Third Age. In the Wheel of Time television adaptation, the Dark One is depicted as a charred figure with flames in his mouth and eyes in the season one episode "Shadow's Waiting". He seemingly appears to Rand al'Thor, Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybara and Egwene al'Vere in their dreams, proving that despite being imprisoned he is able to reach out into the world. In the books, however, the charred figure from the characters' dreams is later revealed to be the Forsaken Ishamael. Demandred Demandred is one of the most powerful of the Forsaken, having turned to the Shadow due to his jealousy of Lews Therin Telamon's superiority. He served as the Dark One's top military general during Age of Legends. Padan Fain Padan Fain is a traveling merchant who comes to the remote village of Emond's Field in The Eye of the World, just as it is attacked by a horde of fearsome Trollocs. Several local residents, whom the Trollocs were seeking, flee with the Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred. Fain is a Darkfriend, a servant of the Dark One given otherworldly powers by the Forsaken Ba'alzamon so he may track Rand al'Thor, Mat Cauthon and Perrin Aybara, one of whom is believed to be the prophesied Dragon Reborn. The Dark One who seeks to seduce the Dragon to the Shadow, or destroy him. Having led the Trollocs to the village but failing in his mission, Fain is forced to join in the continuing pursuit by the Fades, or Myrddraal, the deadly, eyeless creatures who command the Trollocs. Fain sees a chance to escape the Myrddraal when Rand's group evades capture by entering the cursed city of , where the Fades and Trollocs will not go. Once known as , the city has been overtaken by a malevolent entity known as . The spirit , the former councilor of Aridhol who is now the avatar of Mashadar, lures Rand, Mat and Perrin to a cursed trove of treasure, from which Mat secretly takes a dagger. They leave the city, and the dagger begins to corrupt Mat's mind and body. Before Fain can follow, Mordeth recognizes in him a way to escape the city himself. But since the Dark One has touched and changed Fain's soul, Mordeth can only merge with Fain, not overtake him completely. Fain escapes Aes Sedai captivity in The Great Hunt, stealing both Mat's dagger and the powerful Horn of Valere in the process. Fain is portrayed by Johann Myers in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation. In the series, her plots with Sammael, Demandred and Aran'gar come to nothing, and she is punished with death for her failure to kill Perrin Aybara after being given the tools to do so by Moridin. She lures Nynaeve, Egwene and Elayne out of the White Tower in "Daughter of the Night", and takes them captive. and by Anthony Kaye in season three, in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, first appearing in the 2021 episode "The Dragon Reborn". In the series, Ihvon, Alanna and her second Warder, Maksim, are depicted to be in a polyamorous relationship. Ihvon is killed by Liandrin when the Black Ajah flee the White Tower in "To Race the Shadow". Ishamael is the most powerful of the Forsaken, and the only man known to be equal in power to Lews Therin Telamon and his reincarnation, Rand al'Thor. Originally named Elan Morin Tedronai, he joined the Shadow because he determined it was inevitable the Dark One would eventually triumph. He was bound to the Dark One's prison but, unlike the other Forsaken, remained able to walk the world periodically. When Lews is driven mad and murders his own family, Ishamael visits him and heals his mind so he will realize what he has done. He is frustrated when Lews commits suicide, cheating Ishamael of the opportunity to punish him further. Over the millennia, Ishamael emerged to manipulate human events and stoke conflicts, laying the groundwork for the Dark One's rise. Using the name Ba'alzamon, Ishamael invades the dreams of Rand, Perrin Aybara and Mat Cauthon in The Eye of the World. Rand battles Ba'alzamon at Falme, wounding the Forsaken grieviously by allowing himself to be stabbed first. Ba'alzamon attacks Rand again in The Dragon Reborn, but Rand kills him using the powerful crystal sword Callandor. Ishamael is later reincarnated by the Dark One as . Ishamael is portrayed by Fares Fares in the Wheel of Time television adaptation, Rand appears to neutralize him, but only after Ishamael cuts Moiraine off from the One Power. Sean T. Collins of Vulture described the character as "Handsome, worldly, sophisticated ... and he's one of the most innovative big bads I've seen on genre television since the psychotically chipper Lalo Salamanca on Better Call Saul. She was imprisoned with the Dark One and the other Forsaken, but eventually escapes at the end of the Third Age and seeks out Rand al'Thor, the reincarnation of Lews. Loial is portrayed by Hammed Animashaun in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, Elyas Machera Elyas Machera is a tracker and wolfbrother, a man able to communicate telepathically with wolves. In The Eye of the World, he meets Perrin Aybara and Egwene al'Vere as they flee the cursed city of Shadar Logoth, and reveals to Perrin that he is also a wolfbrother. He later joins up with Perrin's army in Ghealdan, and serves as one of Perrin's closest advisors. Maksim Maksim is one of two Warders who serve Alanna Mosvani, an Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah, in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation. Mesaana Mesaana is one of the Forsaken, known for her widespread attempts to indoctrinate children into serving the Dark One. In the Third Age, she infiltrates the Aes Sedai White Tower, manipulating internal conflicts and monitoring the Amyrlin Seat Elaida a'Roihan. Mesaana also controls Alviarin Freidhen of the White Ajah, who serves the Amyrlin as Keeper of the Chronicles and secretly leads the Black Ajah Supreme Council within the White Tower. Moghedien Moghedien is one of the Forsaken, known as a master schemer. She secretly joined the Shadow and operated an extensive spy network for the Dark One from within Lews Therin Telamon's own ranks. Originally named Lillen Moiral, she took the name Moghedien from a reclusive but deadly spider from the Second Age. Moghedien punishes Liandrin for insubordination by cutting her off from the One Power in The Fires of Heaven. She has recognized Birgitte Silverbow as the reincarnation of her enemy Teadra from the Age of Legends, and vows to finally get her revenge. Moghedien traps and badly injures Nynaeve and Birgitte in ''Tel'aran'rhiod, but is injured herself. Nynaeve and Elayne secretly keep Moghedien as their prisoner in Lord of Chaos''. Though they should hand her over to the Aes Sedai for trial and execution, they believe the valuable knowledge they are getting from her about ancient weaves is worth the delay. After Ishamael's defeat by Rand al'Thor, Lanfear plans to be rid of the other Forsaken by dropping the Seals they are bound to into the ocean. Lanfear is shocked to come face to face with Moghedien, who reveals that Ishamael has anticipated Lanfear's betrayal, and freed her and the remaining Forsaken. She has two Warders, Ihvon and Owein. Alanna is portrayed by Priyanka Bose in the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, Kept in a confused and oblivious state by Rahvin, Morgase eventually learns that he has alienated her allies and surrounded himself with people loyal to him, and she escapes Caemlyn. She is later rumored to be dead, prompting Rand al'Thor to seek revenge. Rahvin lures Rand and his friends into a trap, and kills Mat, the Aiel Maiden of the Spear Aviendha and the Forsaken Asmodean with lightning. An enraged Rand confronts Rahvin directly. They are evenly matched, and their battle takes them into the World of Dreams. Having subdued the Forsaken Moghedien with an ''a'dam'', Nynaeve siphons Moghedien's powers to attack Rahvin, giving Rand a chance to destroy Rahvin with balefire. The deaths of Mat, Aviendha and Asmodean are subsequently undone. first appearing in the 2025 episode "A Question of Crimson". In A Crown of Swords, Rand battles Sammael in the cursed city of Shadar Logoth, where the Forsaken is destroyed by the malevolent entity Mashadar. Sammael is portrayed by Cameron Jack in season three of the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, first appearing in the 2025 episode "Seeds of Shadow". Semirhage Semirhage is one of the Forsaken, a celebrated healer during the Age of Legends who also enjoyed inflicting sadistic torture. Given the choice of stopping this behavior or being severed from the One Power, she chose instead to join the Shadow. Three thousand years later in The Eye of the World, the Aes Sedai learn that the Dragon has been reborn, and investigate various candidates. But the Forsaken, the newly-freed servants of the Dark One, are also looking for the Dragon Reborn. appearing via flashback in the season one finale "The Eye of the World" (2021), and the season two finale "What Was Meant to Be" (2023). first appearing in the 2023 episode "Damane". Valda is portrayed by Abdul Salis in the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2021 episode "Shadow's Waiting". He is "as sadistic as he is zealous", and enjoys torturing Aes Sedai as he pursues his goal to exterminate all of them. Possessing a hatred for Perrin Aybara, Valda interrogates Mat Cauthon's mother, Natti, for information on Perrin's whereabouts, torturing and killing her when he believes she can channel. Mat's younger sisters, Bode and Eldrin, are the real channelers, and subsequently burn Valda alive with the One Power. == Other ==

A • Jonan Adley: Early recruit of the Black Tower killed when Rand al'Thor loses control of Callandor in Altara. • Dermid Ajala: Blacksmith of Tear. • Lelaine Akashi: Aes Sedai, Sitter, and First Selector of the Blue Ajah. • : Deceased commander of the Band of the Red Hand. • : Former Seanchan damane, and the most powerful female channeler alive. • Katerine Alruddin: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Red Ajah. She is killed in ''Tel'aran'rhiod'' by Egwene al'Vere. • Doesine Alwain: Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. She is part of the group of Aes Sedai using the Oath Rod to reveal sisters of the Black Ajah in the White Tower. Doesine is killed in the Last Battle. • : A previous False Dragon who conquered nearly half of the Westlands in the War of the Second Dragon. He was defeated by Artur Hawkwing, and gentled by the White Tower. • Merana Ambrey: Aes Sedai of the Grey Ajah. • : Aiel Wise One. One of Aviendha's and Egwene's primary mentors. • Setalle Anan: Former Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah who becomes an innkeeper in Ebou Dar. • Sashalle Anderly: Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah, stilled by Rand and healed by Damer Flinn. • Estean Andiama: Lieutenant-General in the Band of the Red Hand, he commands the cavalry of the Murandy contingent, particularly three banners of horse. • Rianna Andomeran: Black Ajah sister formerly of the White Ajah, held prisoner in a stedding. • Anlee: Aes Sedai and former Sitter of the Blue Ajah. • : A young Tuatha'an (tinker) who joins with Perrin after renouncing the pacifistic Way of the Leaf, having seen other tinkers killed by Trollocs. He is later manipulated by Masema Dagar into believing Perrin is one of the Shadowspawn. Aram is portrayed by Daryl McCormack in seasons one and three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation. In the series, Joiya is a Sitter in the Hall of the Tower. She reveals herself as Black Ajah during Liandrin's attack on the White Tower in "To Race the Shadow", but is captured before she can escape. Joiya's death by Gray Man is original to the television adaptation. C • : Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, and formerly of the Green Ajah. Jeaine is portrayed by Olivia Popica in season three of the Wheel of Time television series adaptation. In the series, she accompanies Liandrin to Tanchico, and is killed by Elayne Trakand with balefire. • : A Hero of the Horn, known as the lover and companion of Birgitte. • Adine Canford: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. • Canin: Captain of the ship Darter • Taril Canler: Asha'man in the Black Tower, loyal to Logain Ablar. • Anaiya Carel: Aes Sedai sister of the Blue Ajah. She is killed by Aran'gar. • Carlomin: Tairen Lord who is Banner-General in the Band of the Red Hand. He leads a banner of cavalry in Altara. • : Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, and formerly Highest of the Red Ajah. She is portrayed by Clare Dunne in season three of the Wheel of Time television series adaptation. Ania Marson plays an older version of Latra in another flashback in "The Road to the Spear". Collider called Alviarin "one of the most detestable characters" in the novels. and the season three episode "The Road to the Spear" (2025). • Beonin Marinye: Aes Sedai of the Grey Ajah. • Arymilla Marne: Andoran noblewoman. Put forward a claim to the Lion Throne following Morgase's disappearance. Attempted to conquer Caemlyn from Elayne, but was defeated and stripped of all lands and titles. Later offered new lands in Cairhien by Elayne. • Joline Maza: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. • Cabriana Mecandes: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. Tortured and killed by Semirhage. • : Legendary Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Amyrlin Seat after the Last Battle. • : An Aiel Wise One, portrayed by Salóme Gunnarsdóttir in season three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation. • : Aiel Maiden of the Spear who becomes Mat's lover in The Fires of Heaven. She attacks him and he kills her, realizing that she is a Darkfriend. Melindhra is portrayed by Synnøve Macody Lund in season three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2025 episode "Seeds of Shadow". This version is Malkieri-born, raised by the Taardad Aiel. Revealed as a Darkfriend, she is sent by Lanfear to kill Lan, but spares his life and dies for breaking her Dark Oaths. • : Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah who ruled as the Amyrlin Seat during the tie of Artur Hawkwing. • Talene Minly: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Green Ajah. • Atal Mishraile: Asha'man loyal to Mazrim Taim. • Beslan Mitsobar: Heir to the throne of Altara, and later King. Friend to Mat Cauthon. • Tylin Quintara Mitsobar: Former Queen of Altara. Mother to Beslan. Kept Mat Cauthon as her paramour. Killed by a gholam. • Miyasi: Black Ajah sister formerly of the White Ajah. • : Wife of Lews Therin Telamon and slain by him. • Luthair Paendrag Mondwin: Son of Artur Hawkwing, who sailed across the Aryth Ocean and claimed the lands of Seanchan for his father's empire. • : Aes Sedai advisor to Queen Mordrellen Mantear of Andor, and Keeper of the Chronicles to Tamra Ospenya. Dies from the strain of foretelling the rebirth of the Dragon. Gitara is portrayed by Hayley Mills in season two of the Wheel of Time television series adaptation, appearing via flashback in the 2023 episode "Daes Dae'mar". • Fedwin Morr: One of the first Asha'man. Killed by Rand al'Thor as a mercy once Morr falls victim to the taint on saidin. • Morvrin Thakanos: Aes Sedai sister of the Brown Ajah. • Delana Mosalaine: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Grey Ajah. Balefired by Rand in the assault on Graendal's lair. • Daigian Moseneillin: Aes Sedai of the White Ajah. Killed by Shaidar Haran. N • Kiruna Nachiman: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Killed in the Last Battle. • Malind Nachenin: Aes Sedai and former Sitter of the Green Ajah. • : Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the Yellow Ajah. She is portrayed by Zenobia Kloppers in season three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation. • Aeldra Najaf: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah and Keeper of the Chronicles for Tamra Ospenya. • Arlen Nalaam: Asha'man. • Adeleas Namelle: Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah. Sister to Vandene Namelle. Killed by Careane Fransi. • Vandene Namelle: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Sister to Adeleas Namelle. Killed by Chesmal Emry. • Jahar Narishma: Asha'man loyal to Rand al'Thor. Bonded as Warder by Merise Haindehl. • Berylla Naron: Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the Blue Ajah. • Fager Neald: Asha'man of soldier rank. Accompanies Perrin Aybara in his mission to find Masema. • Corianin Nedeal: Aes Sedai, Dreamer • Ferane Neheran: Aes Sedai, Sitter and First Reasoner the White Ajah. • Sarene Nemdahl: Aes Sedai of the White Ajah. She is more than beautiful and her warder's name is Vitalien. Compelled and used up by Hessalam during the Last Battle. • Aludra Nendenhald: Aludra is an Illuminator originally from Tarabon. She created the Dragons and Dragon Eggs (Cannons and exploding cannonballs) with help from Mat Cauthon and Elayne Trakand. • Varil Nensen: Asha'man. • Pedron Niall: Former Lord Captain Commander of the Children of the Light. One of the five 'Great Captains'. • : Veteran Shienaran warrior missing one eye, chosen to join the search for the Horn of Valere in The Great Hunt. • Dafid Norley: One of the Asha'man in the Black Tower loyal to Logain Ablar. • : Diminutive Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the Brown Ajah. She is portrayed by Rachel Denning in seasons two and three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation. The character was created for the television series. • Beldeine Nyram: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Killed by Sharans in the Last Battle. O • Olver: Orphan and companion/adoptee to the Band of the Red Hand. Becomes Hornblower of the Horn of Valere. • Daerid Ondin: Lieutenant-General in the Band of the Red Hand, he commands five banners of foot soldiers in the Murandy group. • Faolain Orande: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. • : Amyrlin Seat during the events of New Spring, formerly of the Blue Ajah. With Moiraine Damodred and Siuan Sanche, she is witness to Gitara Moroso's foretelling that the Dragon has been reborn. Tamra is tortured and killed by the Black Ajah. P • : First (leading statesman) of Mayene. Romantically pursues Perrin Aybara aggressively until reaching an accommodation with his wife. Otherwise a cunning and intelligent politician and loyal ally to Perrin. • : Seanchan Empress and mother of Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag. Radhanan and her entire family except her chosen heir Tuon, are murdered by Semirhage, one of the Forsaken, before the events of Knife of Dreams. • Birlen Pena: Black Ajah sister. • Algarin Pendaloan: Tairen Lord with potential to be an Asha'man. Part of Logain's faction in the Black Tower, under the name "Emarin". • Elza Penfell: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Green Ajah. Balefired by Rand. R • : Aes Sedai and former Sitter for the Red Ajah. Current Highest. • : Black Ajah sister formerly of the Blue Ajah. Mistress of Novices under Tamra Ospenya. Killed in Kandor by Moiraine Damodred. • Reimon: A Tairen Lord. Banner-General in the Band of the Red Hand, he leads a banner of horse also in Altara. • : Aiel clan chief, husband to Amys and her first-sister. One of Rand's primary allies among the Aiel, and in general. Fell under Hessalam's Compulsion. Killed by Aviendha in the Last Battle. Rhuarc is portrayed by Björn Landberg in season three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation, first appearing in the 2025 episode "A Question of Crimson". • Manel Rochaid: Asha'man that was part of the plot to kill Rand al'Thor in Cairhien. Killed by Rand. • Robb Solter: Soldier in Perrin's army. S • Colavaere Saighan: Cairhienin noblewoman. Conspired with Elaida's Aes Sedai to have Rand captured and transported to the White Tower so she could become Queen of Cairhien. Removed from power and stripped of all titles by Rand once he returned to the Sun Palace after being rescued. Committed suicide by hanging. • Donalo Sandomere: Asha'man in the Black Tower loyal to Logain Ablar. • Karale Sanghir: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Grey Ajah. • : Thief-catcher of Tear. • Elenia Sarand: Andoran noblewoman. Attempts to claim the Lion Throne following Morgase's disappearance, but is arrested and imprisoned by Dyelin. Later freed by Arymilla and forced to support her claim to the throne. Taken prisoner by Elayne after Arymilla's attack on Caemlyn is foiled, and stripped of all lands and titles. Later offered new lands in Cairhien by Elayne. • Saml al'Seen: Asha'man native to Emond's Field. • Edorion Selorna: A Tairen Lord. Banner-General in the Band of the Red Hand, he leads a banner of horse in Altara under Talmanes. • Selucia: Shadow and Voice to Empress of Seanchan. Briefly Tuon's/Fortuona's Truthspeaker. • : Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah, formerly of the Blue Ajah. She is portrayed by Olumide Olorunfemi in season three of the Wheel of Time television adaptation. • : Shienaran nobleman and warrior who accompanies Rand on the hunt to reclaim the Horn of Valere, after it is stolen by Padan Fain in Fal Dara. Ingtar is killed by the Seanchan in Falme. • : Hero of the Horn. Warder to Elayne Trakand. Killed in the Last Battle. • Betse Silvin: F. Serving-maid in the Golden Stag. Mat dances with her VI-144. • : A being born from the merged souls of Isam Mandragoran, cousin of Lan Mandragoran, and Luc Mantear, maternal uncle of Rand al'Thor. Slayer is a hunter for the Shadow, a master of ''Tel'aran'rhiod'' and enjoys killing wolves. He is killed by Perrin Aybara after lengthy rivalry. • Masuri Sokawa: Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah. She has one Warder, Rovair Kirklin. • , the Green Man: Last of the Nym, a race of human-shaped plant creatures. He is the guardian of the Eye of the World who dies killing the Forsaken Balthamel. • Carlinya Sorevin: Aes Sedai of the White Ajah. Killed during the fight in Tel'aran'rhiod against Mesaana. • : Aiel Wise One. Very weak in the Power, but arguably the most influential of all the Wise Ones. • Fera Sormen: Black Ajah sister formerly of the White Ajah. • Kairen Stang: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. Killed by Aran'gar. • : King of Illian. Kidnapped by the White Tower under Elaida. • : A previous False Dragon who could channel. • Aeldene Stonebridge: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. • Sulin: Aiel Maiden of the Spear, companion of both Rand and Perrin. T • Dobraine Taborwin: Cairhienin nobleman. Assists in the rescue of Rand from Elaida's Aes Sedai at Dumai's Wells. Later appointed steward of Cairhien by Rand. • : Asha'man, False Dragon, and new Forsaken. M'Hael of the Black Tower. He used his position to secretly turn Asha'man to the Shadow. Killed by Egwene al'Vere in the Last Battle. • Martyn Tallanvor: Guardsman-lieutenant loyal to Queen Morgase. After a lengthy and tumultuous courtship, Tallanvor marries Morgase while Perrin officiates. • Samitsu Tamagowa: Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. Her warder is named Roshan. • : Aes Sedai and Sitter for the Red Ajah. Bonded to and Bonded by Androl Genhald. She was part of the group of Aes Sedai using the Oath Rod to reveal sisters of the Black Ajah in the White Tower. • Therava: Shaido Aiel Wise One and master of former Black Ajah Aes Sedai Galina Casban. • : Adoptive father of Rand al'Thor. Blademaster. • Marris Thornhill: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Brown Ajah. • Salita Toranes: Aes Sedai and former Sitter for the Yellow Ajah. • Peral Torval: Asha'man part of the plot to kill Rand al'Thor in Cairhien. Killed by Padan Fain. • Seonid Traighan: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. • Nicola Treehill: Novice in training with the sisters in Salidar. Killed in Tel'aran'rhiod. Has the Talent of Foretelling. V • Chel Vanin: Former horse thief and poacher. The head scout for the Band of the Red Hand. • Evin Vinchova: Asha'man in the Black Tower, Turned to the Shadow by Mazrim Taim. Tricked into (suicide) attacking his compatriots by Androl. Y • Yoeli: An officer in the Saldaean army. Z • Asne Zeramene: Black Ajah sister formerly of the Green Ajah. Killed by Sea Folk Windfinders. ==References==