Arad Doman is a fictional country in 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...

's Wheel of Time

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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. To the north is an unclaimed region between Arad Doman and Saldaea

Saldaea

In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Saldaea is the westernmost of the four Borderlands, larger than Shienar and Arafel combined. Maradon is the capital of Saldaea; her Queen is Tenobia. The Marshal-General of Saldaea is Davram Bashere, uncle to Queen Tenobia...

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Politics and government

The official ruler of Arad Doman is King Alsalam. However, Alsalam's whereabouts are currently unknown. The Council of Merchants also possesses great power.

Historically, since the fall of the nation of Almoth (centuries ago), Arad Doman has struggled with Tarabon for control of the Almoth Plain. Recently, however, since 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...

 proclaimed himself at Falme and 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...

 were temporarily defeated, Arad Doman fell into chaos. Not being a target for the Seanchan when they returned in greater numbers and occupied Tarabon, Arad Doman's relative isolation from other nations and its precarious condition have prevented the nation from taking an active role in world affairs.

Arad Doman is the birthplace of the famous general, Lord Rodel Ituralde. Recently, Ituralde orchestrated a number of raids against the Seanchan in Tarabon. The Dragon Reborn has also moved large numbers of troops, including some Aiel, into Arad Doman, placing the country under de facto occupation.

Culture

Domani women are the source of the nation's fame; only the Sea Folk women are thought to be more graceful. Domani women wear diaphanous, form-fitting clothing considered scandalous in most countries, and have raised the practice of seduction to an art. It is said that Domani mothers begin teaching their daughters this business at an early age.

If Arad Doman owes its fame to its women, it similarly owes its national wealth to them. Most Domani merchants are women, and few men can best them in a bargaining session. Most men, however, consider losing to be worth the experience. The Domani trade a great deal with the Sea Folk, and are among the few merchants in the land who can hold their own bargaining with the Sea Folk. Horses are an important commodity, especially the famed 'razor' prized by nobles; however, few Domani will sell them to outlanders.

The Forsaken Graendal

Graendal

Graendal 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:...

was last known to be hiding in Arad Doman.