Bayle Domon
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Bayle Domon is a character in American
author Robert Jordan
's Wheel of Time
series.
Described as a stocky man with long hair that falls to his thick shoulders and a beard that leaves his upper lip bare and frames a round face. "Round but not soft." He is an Illianer
and shows it by his unusual facial hair and the way he speaks (using such distinctive phrases as "I do be well.").
We first meet Domon in The Eye of the World
when he helps Rand
, Mat
, and Thom
escape Trollocs near Shadar Logoth
. He takes them as paying passengers on his river boat Spray as far as Whitebridge. Rand
is surprised that, although he, Mat
, and Thom
jump onto Domon's river craft with Shadowspawn
hot on their heels, Domon seems to believe that the Trollocs are after him.
In the second volume of The Wheel of Time
, The Great Hunt
, we find out why. Domon is an accomplished sailor, and enjoys collecting old things and seeing the sights of the world. He did a roaring trade along the rivers, until - in Maradon - he bought one of the seals to the Dark One
's prison. Subsequently, he was chased by Shadowspawn
and Darkfriends all the way to Illian
, so the attack brought on by Rand
and his companions was just more of the same thing for poor Bayle.
After being captured by the Seanchan
, he was forced to hand the Seal over to High Lord Turak.
As a captain, Bayle is a formidable employer, but he makes good profits and shares them with his crew. He prefers to do all the difficult sailing maneuvers by himself, although he is confident rather than arrogant. He is loyal, helping out the needy when he can; for example, he arranged passage for Egwene
, Min
, Nynaeve
and Elayne
, and later on helps them in Tanchico as well.
After entering the Panarch's Palace in Tanchico and successfully acquiring the Seal and the Sad Bracelets, he had planned to move his fleet away to a new location, and even managed to leave with Egeanin, seeking to drop the male a'dam into the ocean near the Aile Somera. However, he was forced to surrender the a'dam to a Seanchan vessel.
Following the capture of the Spray and its contents, Egeanin was effectively promoted to Captain of the Green. Bayle, however, was taken prisoner and sold as da'covale (slave). Fortunately, Egeanin managed to purchase him; although, this made him so'jhin (servant slave to the upper class), to which he has since had trouble adapting.
Bayle Domon introduced Mat to Egeanin; and after she agreed to join him in escaping – and also provide him with three sul'dam – Domon, Egeanin, and Mat escaped Ebou Dar and the Seekers by traveling with Valan Luca's "circus like" show. Bayle shaved his head to avoid notice.
In Knife of Dreams
he and Egeanin (now calling herself Leilwin Shipless) were married.
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Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney, Jr. , under which he was best known as the author of the bestselling The Wheel of Time fantasy series. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Reagan O'Neal and Jackson O'Reilly.-Biography:Jordan was born in Charleston, South Carolina...
's Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under the pen name Robert Jordan. Originally planned as a six-book series, the length was increased by increments; at the time of Rigney's death, he expected it to be 12, but it will actually...
series.
Described as a stocky man with long hair that falls to his thick shoulders and a beard that leaves his upper lip bare and frames a round face. "Round but not soft." He is an Illianer
Illian
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Illian is a powerful merchant nation north of the Sea of Storms, with a capital city of the same name. It is a center of commerce specializing in fishing, shipping, shipbuilding, and smuggling. Political deadlock often...
and shows it by his unusual facial hair and the way he speaks (using such distinctive phrases as "I do be well.").
We first meet Domon in The Eye of the World
The Eye of the World
The Eye of the World is the first book of The Wheel of Time fantasy series written by American author Robert Jordan. It was published by Tor Books and released on January 15, 1990. The unabridged audio book is read by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading...
when he helps Rand
Rand al'Thor
Rand al'Thor, also known as the Dragon Reborn, is the fictional main character and protagonist of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan.Rand al'Thor has many other titles within the series:...
, Mat
Mat Cauthon
Matrim "Mat" Cauthon is a fictional character in Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time. He is one of the primary protagonists and has moved over the course of the series from his beginnings as a mischievous farm lad into the role of a powerful, shrewd and successful general and...
, and Thom
Thom Merrilin
Thomdril "Thom" Merrilin is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.Not much of his early life is known, although he was Bard to the young Lady Morgase of House Trakand. He helped her ascend to the throne of Andor and became her Court Bard, and was renowned...
escape Trollocs near Shadar Logoth
Shadar Logoth
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Shadar Logoth, formerly known as Aridhol, was a city located in what is now Andor...
. He takes them as paying passengers on his river boat Spray as far as Whitebridge. Rand
Rand al'Thor
Rand al'Thor, also known as the Dragon Reborn, is the fictional main character and protagonist of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan.Rand al'Thor has many other titles within the series:...
is surprised that, although he, Mat
Mat Cauthon
Matrim "Mat" Cauthon is a fictional character in Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time. He is one of the primary protagonists and has moved over the course of the series from his beginnings as a mischievous farm lad into the role of a powerful, shrewd and successful general and...
, and Thom
Thom Merrilin
Thomdril "Thom" Merrilin is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.Not much of his early life is known, although he was Bard to the young Lady Morgase of House Trakand. He helped her ascend to the throne of Andor and became her Court Bard, and was renowned...
jump onto Domon's river craft with Shadowspawn
Shadowspawn
In the world of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, Shadowspawn include a number of species, with varying levels of sentience, that have been created by the Dark One or other agents of the Shadow.-Trollocs:...
hot on their heels, Domon seems to believe that the Trollocs are after him.
In the second volume of The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under the pen name Robert Jordan. Originally planned as a six-book series, the length was increased by increments; at the time of Rigney's death, he expected it to be 12, but it will actually...
, The Great Hunt
The Great Hunt
The Great Hunt is the second book of The Wheel of Time fantasy series written by American author Robert Jordan. It was published by Tor Books and released on November 15, 1990. The Great Hunt consists of a prologue and 50 chapters...
, we find out why. Domon is an accomplished sailor, and enjoys collecting old things and seeing the sights of the world. He did a roaring trade along the rivers, until - in Maradon - he bought one of the seals to the Dark One
Dark One
The Dark One is a fictional character in the The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. It is the main antagonist; bound to its prison at the moment of Creation and partially freed during the Age of Legends , it is the primary source of evil in the series.-Character:In The Wheel of Time books,...
's prison. Subsequently, he was chased by Shadowspawn
Shadowspawn
In the world of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, Shadowspawn include a number of species, with varying levels of sentience, that have been created by the Dark One or other agents of the Shadow.-Trollocs:...
and Darkfriends all the way to Illian
Illian
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Illian is a powerful merchant nation north of the Sea of Storms, with a capital city of the same name. It is a center of commerce specializing in fishing, shipping, shipbuilding, and smuggling. Political deadlock often...
, so the attack brought on by Rand
Rand al'Thor
Rand al'Thor, also known as the Dragon Reborn, is the fictional main character and protagonist of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan.Rand al'Thor has many other titles within the series:...
and his companions was just more of the same thing for poor Bayle.
After being captured by the Seanchan
Seanchan
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Seanchan is the name of a continent, the empire that occupies it, and the people that live in the empire...
, he was forced to hand the Seal over to High Lord Turak.
As a captain, Bayle is a formidable employer, but he makes good profits and shares them with his crew. He prefers to do all the difficult sailing maneuvers by himself, although he is confident rather than arrogant. He is loyal, helping out the needy when he can; for example, he arranged passage for Egwene
Egwene al'Vere
Egwene al'Vere is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.-Description:She is described as beautiful, with large brown eyes and long dark hair. Like all adult women in her home village of Emond's Field, she initially wore her hair in a long braid, but as soon...
, Min
Min Farshaw
Elmindreda "Min" Farshaw is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.- Description :She is slender, a little taller than Moiraine , and has short dark hair that becomes curly when grown long. She has large, dark eyes...
, Nynaeve
Nynaeve al'Meara
Nynaeve al'Meara is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.-Personality:Nynaeve's personality often runs a gamut of emotions, meek at times before more experienced women but also able to stand up and run down others. While she will deny it, Nynaeve is...
and Elayne
Elayne Trakand
Elayne Trakand is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. She bears a resemblance both in name and appearance to Ilyena, the doomed wife of Lews Therin Telamon from the Age of Legends.-Description:...
, and later on helps them in Tanchico as well.
After entering the Panarch's Palace in Tanchico and successfully acquiring the Seal and the Sad Bracelets, he had planned to move his fleet away to a new location, and even managed to leave with Egeanin, seeking to drop the male a'dam into the ocean near the Aile Somera. However, he was forced to surrender the a'dam to a Seanchan vessel.
Following the capture of the Spray and its contents, Egeanin was effectively promoted to Captain of the Green. Bayle, however, was taken prisoner and sold as da'covale (slave). Fortunately, Egeanin managed to purchase him; although, this made him so'jhin (servant slave to the upper class), to which he has since had trouble adapting.
Bayle Domon introduced Mat to Egeanin; and after she agreed to join him in escaping – and also provide him with three sul'dam – Domon, Egeanin, and Mat escaped Ebou Dar and the Seekers by traveling with Valan Luca's "circus like" show. Bayle shaved his head to avoid notice.
In Knife of Dreams
Knife of Dreams
Knife of Dreams is the 11th novel in the fantasy series The Wheel of Time by American author Robert Jordan. It was published by Tor Books in the U.S. and Orbit in the UK and released on October 11, 2005...
he and Egeanin (now calling herself Leilwin Shipless) were married.