Tower of Ghenjei
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The Tower of Ghenjei is a location in The Wheel of Time
book series by Robert Jordan
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The Tower of Ghenjei is a shining column of metal some 200 feet (60 meters) tall, and as big around as a house. Despite this, it has no apparent seams or an entrance. Through the Tower of Ghenjei it is possible to reach both worlds of the Aelfinn and Eelfinn
. One must use a bronze knife and make a sign: a triangle drawn in the air and then a wavy line through it, anywhere on the side of the tower, and a door will open. The tower is referred to many times throughout The Wheel Of Time series. Firstly, in The Eye of the World
Captain Bayle Domon speaks of the "tower of metal" that Matrim Cauthon and Rand al'Thor
see off in the distance, stating that he has been up close to it and that river traders use it as a travel marker. In The Shadow Rising
, Birgitte Silverbow tells Perrin Aybara
that Slayer has fled into it, but not to enter as it is 'all but impossible' to return from. Birgitte tells him that inside, is the world of the Aelfinn and the Eelfinn. It is also interesting to note that it is similar to the children's game Snakes and Foxes which is impossible to win if played according to the rules.
In Knife of Dreams
, the contents of Moiraine's letter to Thom Merrilin
tells the reader that she has not been killed by her falling through the ter'angreal doorway, but she is trapped in the Tower of Ghenjei. Mat Cauthon, Thom Merrilin, and a third person she does not know have the chance to return her from it. Noal Charin asked if he could accompany Thom and Mat on their journey to save Moiraine. It is implied in Knife of Dreams that rescuing Moiraine from The Tower Of Ghenjei will be a real life version of Snakes and Foxes in which Mat's extraordinary luck will play an extremely important part.
In Towers of Midnight
, Matrim Cauthon, Thom Merrilin and Noal Charin enter the Aelfinn and Eelfinn realm through the Tower of Ghenjei. Apparently both races live in a different world and the tower is somewhat a gateway to and from that world, just as the doorway ter'angreals are.
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...
book 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...
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The Tower of Ghenjei is a shining column of metal some 200 feet (60 meters) tall, and as big around as a house. Despite this, it has no apparent seams or an entrance. Through the Tower of Ghenjei it is possible to reach both worlds of the Aelfinn and Eelfinn
Aelfinn and Eelfinn
Aelfinn and Eelfinn are fictional races in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.- Aelfinn :The Aelfinn are a race of creatures which are humanoid in form, but with snakelike characteristics. They are described as tall and thin with unnatural grace, having straight black hair and pupils of...
. One must use a bronze knife and make a sign: a triangle drawn in the air and then a wavy line through it, anywhere on the side of the tower, and a door will open. The tower is referred to many times throughout The Wheel Of Time series. Firstly, 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...
Captain Bayle Domon speaks of the "tower of metal" that Matrim Cauthon and 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:...
see off in the distance, stating that he has been up close to it and that river traders use it as a travel marker. In The Shadow Rising
The Shadow Rising
The Shadow Rising is the fourth book in American author Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time. It was published by Tor Books and released on September 15, 1992...
, Birgitte Silverbow tells 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...
that Slayer has fled into it, but not to enter as it is 'all but impossible' to return from. Birgitte tells him that inside, is the world of the Aelfinn and the Eelfinn. It is also interesting to note that it is similar to the children's game Snakes and Foxes which is impossible to win if played according to the rules.
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...
, the contents of Moiraine's letter to Thom Merrilin
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...
tells the reader that she has not been killed by her falling through the ter'angreal doorway, but she is trapped in the Tower of Ghenjei. Mat Cauthon, Thom Merrilin, and a third person she does not know have the chance to return her from it. Noal Charin asked if he could accompany Thom and Mat on their journey to save Moiraine. It is implied in Knife of Dreams that rescuing Moiraine from The Tower Of Ghenjei will be a real life version of Snakes and Foxes in which Mat's extraordinary luck will play an extremely important part.
In 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...
, Matrim Cauthon, Thom Merrilin and Noal Charin enter the Aelfinn and Eelfinn realm through the Tower of Ghenjei. Apparently both races live in a different world and the tower is somewhat a gateway to and from that world, just as the doorway ter'angreals are.