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ORIGINS Moiraine Damodred was born in Cairhien and, as niece to King Laman, spent a lot of time in the Sun Palace. At 16, however, she discovered without guidance that she possessed the . Both were quick learners, passed all rituals on their first attempts, and attained the shawl in six years; they were also both among the strongest channelers of their day, until recently. DURING THE AIEL WAR Both Moiraine and Siuan were Accepted in 978 AE, during the Battle of the Blood Snow. On this day, the Aiel War came right up to the banks of the River Erinin, outside Tar Valon itself, where her uncle Laman had retreated with the remainder of his Cairhienen forces. During the battle, the two attended the Amyrlin , Tamra Ospena, and her Keeper Of The Chronicles , Gitara Moroso. That day, Moroso, who had the Foretelling, was possessed by such a strong vision that, after managing to yell out its contents, she died. What she Foretold was that, at that very moment, on the slopes of Dragonmount not far away, the Dragon had been reborn. Moiraine and Siuan made a pact soon after: that they would find the Dragon Reborn and guide him, knowing that he was the only one who could save the world from the Dark One , but that others would fear him and try to hinder him--if not kill him outright. The Dragon Reborn, though necessary, was not the most celebrated of saviors. MARRIED TO HER QUEST Nineteen years of searching later, Moiraine was an Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah ; traveling in the Borderlands, she had picked up a Warder , Lan Mandragoran , last king of Malkier . The two of them journeyed to the town of Emond's Field in the Two Rivers region of Andor , as Moiraine had narrowed her search to three boys in the area. Her suspicions were confirmed when, on Winternight, Trolloc s invaded the Two Rivers region. She and Lan planned to lead the three boys-- Rand Al'Thor , Mat Cauthon and Perrin Aybara --plus a few hangers-on in the persons of Thom Merrilin , Egwene Al'Vere and Nynaeve Al'Meara , to the safety of the White Tower; but the Shadow had picked up their scent, and they were derailed. Their journey took them to Shienar and the Eye of the World, where Rand channeled consciously for the first time. Soon after, Moiraine knew she'd found the Dragon Reborn. GUIDE TO PROPHECY She sent word immediately to Siuan, who by this time was Amyrlin Seat, and the two of them (with the unexpected help of Brown Ajah member Verin Mathwin ) confronted Rand with his destiny. From there on out, Moiraine left Rand's side as little as possible. The only time she left his side was during the events leading up to the Stone of Tear, where Rand snuck away and fled to Tear , to see if he could draw the sword ''Callandor'' and fulfill prophecy, or if he was only a False Dragon . Despite his success, Rand resented what he saw as interference and manipulation on Moiraine's part; though she seemed to be trying to help him, Aes Sedai are used to getting what they want, and keeping their plans to themselves. Finally, after Rand's journey to Rhuidean in the Aiel Waste and his announcement that he was the ''Car'a'carn'', the two managed to form a sort of compromise, with Rand agreeing to listen if Moiraine agreed to merely advise. THE LESSER SADNESS Unfortunately, their cooperation was short-lived. Just before setting out for the city of Caemlyn to confront the Forsaken of the Green Ajah . Rand's letter revealed more of the story. While at Tear, Moiraine had entered the redstone doorway's partner, one that allowed her to ask three questions and receive three true answers (as opposed to the Rhuidean doorway, which Mat used to gain three favors). Furthermore, in Rhuidean, she had seen in the traditional Aiel testing ''ter'angreal'' that if they were not all at the Cairhien docks that day and Lanfear not defeated, Rand would be doomed. She had altered her bond to Lan, written her letters, and made peace with her fate. The letter added a few more warnings and encouragements, but there was nothing in it to suggest she would ever return. Lady Moiraine Damodred Aes Sedai, of the Blue Ajah, had been woven out of the Pattern. STILL A FACTOR? Later series events, however, have drawn Moiraine's supposed fate into question. Lanfear, presumed dead as well, has reappeared in the form of '' Cyndane '', whose name means "Last Chance" in the Old Tongue . The Great Lord of the Dark is well-known for resurrecting his favorite followers, but it is not known if this happened to Cyndane; it is possible that she escaped in her own right. Also, one of Egwene Al'Vere 's Dreamed visions linked Thom Merrilin to Moiraine in some way—specifically, she saw him drawing a distinctive piece of Moiraine's jewelry from a fire. The romantic tension between Moiraine and Thom has also gone unresolved. Adding fuel to the fire, one of Min Farshaw 's viewings suggests that, without Moiraine's help, Rand is doomed to failure. Finally, the contents of her letter to Thom has been revealed in '' Knife Of Dreams '': she is alive, but trapped in a tower that has no door. Thom, Mat and series newcomer Noal Charin have vowed to rescue her, but what role she will play in the final book of the series remains to be seen. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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