Daes Dae'mar
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Daes Dae'mar is a semi-political concept that plays a prevalent role in universe of Robert Jordan
's The Wheel of Time
series, in the Old Tongue
it means the Great Game. It is sometimes known as the Game of Houses. The Great Game is the political and social maneuvering of the Nobles Houses in a hope to gain an advantage over their rivals. The Game is particularly prevalent in Cairhien
, where any action by any individual is read as being political maneuvering. The Game is dangerous in Cairhien
due to their willingness to kill for it such as the murder of Thom's
lover Dena by agents of House Riatin posing as agents from House Damodred. The other countries south of the Borderlands play the Game to some extent. The Borderlanders seldom play the Game because they are too focused on the Blight.
Many say the original creators of the Game are the Aes Sedai
, who are masters of it. Thom Merrilin
is also a master of the Game, he used it when he was a court bard in Caemlyn for the benefit of his lover Queen Morgase. He later used the Game for the advantage of Rand
by keeping the nobles of Tear
from plotting against him. Rand, like the Borderlanders, has little patience for those who play the Game.
The Game has been the main cause behind some of the most important events in the Wheel of Time. Laman's Pride
, and the subsequent Aiel War; and the more recent civil war in Cairhien
, following the King's Death can all be at least partially blamed on Daes Dae'mar.
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 The Wheel of Time
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...
series, in the Old Tongue
Old Tongue
The Old Tongue is a fictional language from Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time fantasy series. It is depicted as a now-dead language, spoken only by scholars and certain nobles, but still plays a role in the plot of the books.-History:...
it means the Great Game. It is sometimes known as the Game of Houses. The Great Game is the political and social maneuvering of the Nobles Houses in a hope to gain an advantage over their rivals. The Game is particularly prevalent in Cairhien
Cairhien
Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series of fantasy fiction novels. Cairhien is located in the east central part of The Westlands, on the east it borders with the Spine of the World. The sign of Cairhien is a golden sun rising on a field of deep blue...
, where any action by any individual is read as being political maneuvering. The Game is dangerous in Cairhien
Cairhien
Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series of fantasy fiction novels. Cairhien is located in the east central part of The Westlands, on the east it borders with the Spine of the World. The sign of Cairhien is a golden sun rising on a field of deep blue...
due to their willingness to kill for it such as the murder of Thom's
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...
lover Dena by agents of House Riatin posing as agents from House Damodred. The other countries south of the Borderlands play the Game to some extent. The Borderlanders seldom play the Game because they are too focused on the Blight.
Many say the original creators of the Game are the Aes Sedai
Aes Sedai
The Aes Sedai are a special society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time book series. Aes Sedai means "Servant to All" in the Old Tongue. They are the wielders of the One Power...
, who are masters of it. 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...
is also a master of the Game, he used it when he was a court bard in Caemlyn for the benefit of his lover Queen Morgase. He later used the Game for the advantage of Rand
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:...
by keeping the nobles of Tear
Tear (Wheel of Time)
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Tear is one of the richest nations in the land. This comes in part from controlling the greatest port on the Sea of Storms, at the mouth of the River Erinin. A great deal of Tear's wealth comes from the oil produced on the...
from plotting against him. Rand, like the Borderlanders, has little patience for those who play the Game.
The Game has been the main cause behind some of the most important events in the Wheel of Time. Laman's Pride
Laman's Pride
Laman Damodred is a character of the Wheel of Time fantasy book series. He became king of Cairhien in 965 NE.King Laman sought to enhance the reputation of Cairhien, but more so he wanted to make himself of a higher status...
, and the subsequent Aiel War; and the more recent civil war in Cairhien
Cairhien
Cairhien is a country set in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series of fantasy fiction novels. Cairhien is located in the east central part of The Westlands, on the east it borders with the Spine of the World. The sign of Cairhien is a golden sun rising on a field of deep blue...
, following the King's Death can all be at least partially blamed on Daes Dae'mar.