Demandred
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Demandred (Originally known as Barid Bel Medar) is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time
fantasy
series by Robert Jordan
. He is one of the Forsaken
.
, almost his age. He was almost as handsome, other than his hawk nose. He was the second most acclaimed man of the Age of Legends, holding high offices and writing books, though not quite as high or successfully as Lews Therin. For this reason he hated Lews Therin with every ounce of himself, more so than Sammael
, thinking him a lucky fool. He also once desired Lews Therin's wife, Ilyena.
's best generals.
and Semirhage
. Other than apparently ordering the death of Rand al'Thor
at least once, his plans have yet to be revealed. His whereabouts and cover identity are totally unknown, making him the last Forsaken to retain total anonymity as of the series' final three volumes, A Memory of Light
.
While visiting Graendal in Arad Doman, Sammael comments that events in the South had Demandred's mark all over them, without clearly marking which 'south' he refers to. As of The Gathering Storm
, it has been stated that Demandred is "gathering for war" and that his "rule is secure".
, M'hael of the Black Tower
. This theory has been thoroughly debunked. Robert Jordan has also stated that as of The Knife of Dreams, Demandred's alter ego has not appeared "on camera". Further proof in the books can be seen when Demandred engages Asha'man
Damer Flinn in battle during the Cleansing of saidin in Winter's Heart
, Demandred does not recognize Flinn. Mazrim Taim also held a seal to the prison of the Dark One, and as one of the Forsaken
, Demandred would not be likely to leave it intact unless he has his own secret.
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...
fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
series by Robert Jordan
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...
. He is one of the Forsaken
Forsaken (Wheel of Time)
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time fantasy series, the Forsaken are the most powerful and favored servants of the Dark One. They were formerly Aes Sedai, but became corrupted by the desire for power and immortality...
.
Origin
"Almost" is the story of Barid Bel Medar's life. He was born one day after Lews Therin TelamonLews Therin Telamon
Lews Therin Telamon is a fictional character in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time fantasy series. He was the Dragon of the Age of Legends. He is the most powerful, most hated, and most feared man in history, for his part in the Breaking of the World and killing his loved ones, earning him the...
, almost his age. He was almost as handsome, other than his hawk nose. He was the second most acclaimed man of the Age of Legends, holding high offices and writing books, though not quite as high or successfully as Lews Therin. For this reason he hated Lews Therin with every ounce of himself, more so than Sammael
Sammael
Sammael is one of the primary antagonists of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. He is one of the Forsaken.-Origins:...
, thinking him a lucky fool. He also once desired Lews Therin's wife, Ilyena.
Age of Legends
Barid Bel turned out to be a great general for the Light. He was a gambler, who played the odds with strategic vision and tactical flair. When Lews Therin Telamon became commander of the forces of the Light, Demandred could no longer contain his hatred. He turned to the Shadow in the third year of the War of Power, becoming one of the Dark OneDark 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 best generals.
Third Age
Since escaping from the seal, he has been scheming with MesaanaMesaana
Mesaana is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. She is one of the Forsaken.-Origin:...
and Semirhage
Semirhage
Semirhage is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan...
. Other than apparently ordering the death of Rand al'Thor
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:...
at least once, his plans have yet to be revealed. His whereabouts and cover identity are totally unknown, making him the last Forsaken to retain total anonymity as of the series' final three volumes, A Memory of Light
A Memory of Light
A Memory of Light is the planned 14th and final book of the fantasy series The Wheel of Time, written by American author Robert Jordan with Brandon Sanderson. A Memory of Light was expected to be published around March 2012. The latest information indicates that it will be sometime between March...
.
While visiting Graendal in Arad Doman, Sammael comments that events in the South had Demandred's mark all over them, without clearly marking which 'south' he refers to. As of The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm (novel)
The Gathering Storm is the 12th book of the fantasy series The Wheel of Time. It was incomplete when its author, Robert Jordan, died on September 16, 2007, from cardiac amyloidosis...
, it has been stated that Demandred is "gathering for war" and that his "rule is secure".
Identity
He bears some resemblance to Mazrim TaimMazrim Taim
Mazrim Taim is a character in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time fantasy series.-Description:Taim is described as having black hair, above average in height with a dark face, tilted eyes, hooked nose and high cheekbones...
, M'hael of the Black Tower
Black Tower
-Constructions:* Black Tower is a 15th century guard tower in Braşov, Romania, used today as a museum* Black Tower or Černá věž is a well-known 16th century tower in České Budějovice, Czech Republic-Written works:...
. This theory has been thoroughly debunked. Robert Jordan has also stated that as of The Knife of Dreams, Demandred's alter ego has not appeared "on camera". Further proof in the books can be seen when Demandred engages Asha'man
Asha'man
The Asha'man are an organization of men who can channel the male part of the One Power, Saidin, in the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time.-Description:...
Damer Flinn in battle during the Cleansing of saidin in Winter's Heart
Winter's Heart
Winter's Heart is the ninth book of the Wheel of Time fantasy series written by American author Robert Jordan. It was published by Tor Books and released on November 7, 2000...
, Demandred does not recognize Flinn. Mazrim Taim also held a seal to the prison of the Dark One, and as one of the Forsaken
Forsaken (Wheel of Time)
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time fantasy series, the Forsaken are the most powerful and favored servants of the Dark One. They were formerly Aes Sedai, but became corrupted by the desire for power and immortality...
, Demandred would not be likely to leave it intact unless he has his own secret.