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Graendal (originally known as Kamarile Maradim Nindar) is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time
fantasy
series by Robert Jordan
. She is one of the Forsaken
.
, was a world renowned healer. However, her expertise was the human mind and mental illnesses, something the One Power
and other healing methods could not touch. She was one of her Age's most beautiful women, though she was generally not considered as beautiful as Lanfear
. She had blonde hair that she styled in elaborate, bejeweled ringlets
, and a voluptuous body. However, she was a known ascetic that eschewed worldly pleasure.
About ten years after the drilling of the Bore, Kamarile went through a complete change of mind, becoming the complete opposite of what she was before. She became an extreme hedonist
, and started to dress only in the latest fashion and sensual and sexual pleasures came before all else for her. The change was not caused by the Dark One
but by her own realization that the world could not live up to her own standards. It is thought that her extreme views on sexuality might have been a way to show the world the contempt she felt for its inability to meet her standards. It is reported that she greatly enjoyed her pleasures, but due to the events happening around in the world at that time, few people took much notice. There is a large volume of evidence that indicates that she was one of the first to discover what the world was facing, and swore her oath to the Dark One about 25 years after the Collapse.
Her new affiliation was not known until she herself declared it. This declaration marked in many ways the beginning of the War of the Shadow. Before the end of the same day of her declaration Devaille had been seized by armies loyal to the Dark One and the first army of Trollocs had been revealed. Both before and after her announcement she proved highly skilled at intrigues; prior to the war, a large part of the civil unrest including countless riots she was credited for having a hand in, as well as strange harmful behavior by people holding high offices and a large series of suicides. She never held any field command but was responsible for a large number of gains and several subversion efforts, a source said:
During the War of Power Graendal murdered children before enslaving their parents and called it "an act of kindness."
under the disguise of the ailing Lady Basene. She has also collaborated with Demandred
, Sammael
and most recently, Aran'gar, in opposition of the Dragon Reborn
, though none of these plots, thus far, have come to much good. Rand al'Thor
assumed that she was killed after his balefire destroyed her palace and all inside; however, it was revealed in Distinctions, the prologue of Towers of Midnight
, that she anticipated and avoided the attack.
Moridin gives her a ter'angreal dreamspike to use to trap Perrin Aybara
and kill him. This plan fails, and in doing so causes the Dark One's avatar Shaidar Haran
to confront her and express the disappointment of their master, who blames her for the deaths of three Forsaken: Asmodean
, Mesaana
and Aran'gar.
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...
. She 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...
.
Age of Legends
Kamarile Maradim Nindar, like Nemene Damendar BoannSemirhage
Semirhage is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan...
, was a world renowned healer. However, her expertise was the human mind and mental illnesses, something the One Power
One Power
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. It comes from the True Source, and it is separated into two halves: saidin , the male half, and saidar , the female half. It is used in the series by people...
and other healing methods could not touch. She was one of her Age's most beautiful women, though she was generally not considered as beautiful as Lanfear
Lanfear
Lanfear is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. She is one of the Forsaken.-Age of Legends:...
. She had blonde hair that she styled in elaborate, bejeweled ringlets
Ringlet (haircut)
A ringlet is a type of hairstyle. It is achieved by wrapping a lock of hair around the length of a thin curling iron or can be sported naturally by people with sufficiently tightly curled hair...
, and a voluptuous body. However, she was a known ascetic that eschewed worldly pleasure.
About ten years after the drilling of the Bore, Kamarile went through a complete change of mind, becoming the complete opposite of what she was before. She became an extreme hedonist
Hedonism
Hedonism is a school of thought which argues that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. In very simple terms, a hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure .-Etymology:The name derives from the Greek word for "delight" ....
, and started to dress only in the latest fashion and sensual and sexual pleasures came before all else for her. The change was not caused by 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,...
but by her own realization that the world could not live up to her own standards. It is thought that her extreme views on sexuality might have been a way to show the world the contempt she felt for its inability to meet her standards. It is reported that she greatly enjoyed her pleasures, but due to the events happening around in the world at that time, few people took much notice. There is a large volume of evidence that indicates that she was one of the first to discover what the world was facing, and swore her oath to the Dark One about 25 years after the Collapse.
Her new affiliation was not known until she herself declared it. This declaration marked in many ways the beginning of the War of the Shadow. Before the end of the same day of her declaration Devaille had been seized by armies loyal to the Dark One and the first army of Trollocs had been revealed. Both before and after her announcement she proved highly skilled at intrigues; prior to the war, a large part of the civil unrest including countless riots she was credited for having a hand in, as well as strange harmful behavior by people holding high offices and a large series of suicides. She never held any field command but was responsible for a large number of gains and several subversion efforts, a source said:
During the War of Power Graendal murdered children before enslaving their parents and called it "an act of kindness."
Third Age
She made her hiding place in a remote palace in Arad DomanArad Doman
Arad Doman is a fictional country in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time fantasy series.-Geography:Arad Doman is a coastal nation in the north-west of the main continent, lying between the Aryth Ocean on the west and the Mountains of Mist in the east. To the south lies Almoth Plain...
under the disguise of the ailing Lady Basene. She has also collaborated with Demandred
Demandred
Demandred is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. He is one of the Forsaken.-Origin:...
, 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:...
and most recently, Aran'gar, in opposition of the Dragon Reborn
Dragon (Wheel of Time)
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 Dark One. Although the Dark One was imprisoned by the Creator at the moment of creation, he continually seeks to break free of his prison. In each Age, the Dragon...
, though none of these plots, thus far, have come to much good. 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:...
assumed that she was killed after his balefire destroyed her palace and all inside; however, it was revealed in Distinctions, the prologue of Towers of Midnight
Towers of Midnight
Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson is the sequel to the novel The Gathering Storm, and the 13th book in the Wheel of Time series.The novel is the second part of A Memory of Light, Robert Jordan's projected final book...
, that she anticipated and avoided the attack.
Moridin gives her a ter'angreal dreamspike to use to trap Perrin Aybara
Perrin Aybara
Perrin t'Bashere Aybara, or Goldeneyes, is one of the main characters of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy The Wheel of Time. Character is largely based on Slavic god Perun. In addition to the name similarity Perrin's choice of weapons include the axe, hammer, and bow...
and kill him. This plan fails, and in doing so causes the Dark One's avatar Shaidar Haran
Shaidar Haran
Shaidar Haran is a fictional character in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.In the Old Tongue Shaidar Haran means "Hand of the Dark". He looks like a Myrddraal but is much taller and seems to have a sense of humor. Whereas most Myrddraal wear all black robes, Shaidar Haran has been known...
to confront her and express the disappointment of their master, who blames her for the deaths of three Forsaken: Asmodean
Asmodean
Asmodean is a major antagonist in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.-Age of Legends:...
, Mesaana
Mesaana
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 Aran'gar.