Faile Bashere
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Faile Bashere is a character in the Wheel of Time
fantasy series by Robert Jordan
.
, the Marshal-General to Saldaea
and uncle to Queen Tenobia. When Perrin Aybara
first met her, she was a Hunter for the Horn of Valere
, calling herself Mandarb (blade in the Old Tongue
, also the name of Lan
's horse). When this failed to impress the Two Rivers blacksmith, she announced that she would call herself Faile, Old Tongue
for "falcon" instead. This, on the other hand, caused Perrin no small amount of anxiety, as his friend Min Farshaw
had prophesied that he would soon find a hawk and a falcon landing on his shoulder. Faile did indeed become the falcon in his life, with Berelain sur Paendrag
eventually revealed to be the hawk.
in a fit of pique, seeking to prove her independence; she ended up in Illian
, where the Great Hunt for the Horn was being launched, and took her vows as a hunter. She joined the party on the trip from Falme to Tear
, feeling that an Aes Sedai
, her Warder
, an Ogier, and a golden-eyed blacksmith were her ticket to finding the Horn (she was disappointed to later find that it had not only already been found, but blown).
to support Rand al'Thor
; unfortunately, this took Perrin into constant contact with Berelain
, the ruler of the city-state of Mayene
and descendant of Artur Hawkwing. She had expressed an interest in Perrin since they met in Tear, and the two birds of prey have never been happy to see each other. While in Cairhien, Faile also cultivated a new source of information and espionage
--she became the patroness of a clutch of Cairhienen youths, who, having seen their nation defeated twice by the Aiel
, decided to emulate the ways of the Threefold Land. These Cairhienen became the warrior society Cha Faile, the "Falcon's Talon", and are personally loyal to Faile.
(with a small army) to stop Masema Dagar, the self-proclaimed Prophet of the Dragon, from spreading false prophecy about the Dragon. While there, the encampment was attacked by Shaido Aiel, and Faile was captured. Perrin has sworn that he will stop at nothing to get her back, even if it means forsaking old loyalties and friends; he has even made an alliance with the Seanchan
in order to try to get her back.
He does rescue her and all the others taken by the Shaido, but in the process kills many of the Mera'din, the Brotherless, Aiel who have left their clan because they don't believe Rand al'Thor
is the Car'a'Carn or are unable to fully come to peace with once following the way of the leaf. One of the Mera'din whom Perrin kills, was trying to attract Faile's interest in the Aiel way of making her laugh, and was planning on aiding Faile's escape by taking her with the Mera'din when they left the Shaido. Aram dies in the rescue in a duel with Perrin when he is shot in the back by two Shaido. He attacked Perrin because Masema (The Prophet) had told him Perrin was a Darkfriend because of his yellow eyes. Following the battle, Faile and her followers ambush Masema and his remaining followers. After her archers cut down the Prophet's remaining minions, Faile kills Masema with a dagger to the heart.
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 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...
.
Life as Zarine
Zarine "Faile" ni Bashere t'Aybara is the daughter of Lord Davram BashereDavram Bashere
Davram Bashere is a fictional character featured in The Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan.Bashere is a Saldaean nobleman, the High Seat of House Bashere, Lord of Bashere, Tyr, and Sidona, Marshal-General of Saldaea, Defender of the Blight Border. He is uncle to Saldaea's...
, the Marshal-General to 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...
and uncle to Queen Tenobia. When 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...
first met her, she was a Hunter for the Horn of Valere
Horn of Valere
The Horn of Valere is a fictional object in Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time. It is a horn that is able to call the heroes that are linked to it back from the grave. Sounding the Horn bonds the horn to its sounder. Until that person's death, only he can use the Horn of Valere to...
, calling herself Mandarb (blade 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:...
, also the name of Lan
Lan Mandragoran
Al'Lan Mandragoran is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.Lan is very similar in characterization to Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien...
's horse). When this failed to impress the Two Rivers blacksmith, she announced that she would call herself Faile, 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:...
for "falcon" instead. This, on the other hand, caused Perrin no small amount of anxiety, as his friend Min Farshaw
Min Farshaw
Elmindreda "Min" Farshaw is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan.- Description :She is slender, a little taller than Moiraine , and has short dark hair that becomes curly when grown long. She has large, dark eyes...
had prophesied that he would soon find a hawk and a falcon landing on his shoulder. Faile did indeed become the falcon in his life, with Berelain sur Paendrag
Berelain
Berelain sur Paendrag Tanreall of House Paeron is a character in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. She is the "First" of Mayene, a small city-state southeast of Tear, and High Seat of House Paeron...
eventually revealed to be the hawk.
Description
She is tall and slender with black hair and dark tilted eyes. Faile enjoys wearing tight, dark grey dresses, and in the third book Perrin is having difficulties with deciding if she's a beauty or not. She is described as having a bold nose so that when she looks at Perrin she bears striking resemblance to the metaphoric Falcon that Min branded her. This bold nose is a hereditary feature of Saldean nobility, seen on her cousin Queen Tenobia and her parents.Renamed as Faile
Faile is fiercely independent, as suggested by her chosen name; the name "Zarine' (a great beauty) was given to her by her mother, who wanted a daughter who would recline on a cushion and eat grapes. She left SaldaeaSaldaea
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...
in a fit of pique, seeking to prove her independence; she ended up in Illian
Illian
In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Illian is a powerful merchant nation north of the Sea of Storms, with a capital city of the same name. It is a center of commerce specializing in fishing, shipping, shipbuilding, and smuggling. Political deadlock often...
, where the Great Hunt for the Horn was being launched, and took her vows as a hunter. She joined the party on the trip from Falme to 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...
, feeling that an 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...
, her Warder
Warder (Wheel of Time)
A Warder in the world of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series is a person bonded by an Aes Sedai through the use of saidar to become her bodyguard as she travels....
, an Ogier, and a golden-eyed blacksmith were her ticket to finding the Horn (she was disappointed to later find that it had not only already been found, but blown).
Falcon and Wolf
During that time and in Tear with the other main characters, Perrin developed a romantic attachment to her, despite Faile constantly insulting, joking, and humiliating him, and she was a constant fount of helpful advice during the Two Rivers campaign against invading Whitecloaks and Trollocs. After the successful defense of the region, Perrin married her. After fortifying the Two Rivers area against further attacks, she and Perrin raised an army and marched to CairhienCairhien
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...
to support 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:...
; unfortunately, this took Perrin into constant contact with Berelain
Berelain
Berelain sur Paendrag Tanreall of House Paeron is a character in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. She is the "First" of Mayene, a small city-state southeast of Tear, and High Seat of House Paeron...
, the ruler of the city-state of Mayene
Mayéné
Mayéné is a small town in Abanga-Bigne Department, Moyen-Ogooué Province, in northwestern Gabon. It lies east of Anonébéré on the Ogooue River. Nearby the N2 road coming from the west connects with the N3 road.-References:*...
and descendant of Artur Hawkwing. She had expressed an interest in Perrin since they met in Tear, and the two birds of prey have never been happy to see each other. While in Cairhien, Faile also cultivated a new source of information and espionage
Espionage
Espionage or spying involves an individual obtaining information that is considered secret or confidential without the permission of the holder of the information. Espionage is inherently clandestine, lest the legitimate holder of the information change plans or take other countermeasures once it...
--she became the patroness of a clutch of Cairhienen youths, who, having seen their nation defeated twice by the Aiel
Aiel
In Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people. They live between the "wetlanders" in the west and the Sharans in the east, in a desert which the Aiel call The Three-fold Land and which everyone else calls the Aiel Waste. They have earned a reputation as skilled...
, decided to emulate the ways of the Threefold Land. These Cairhienen became the warrior society Cha Faile, the "Falcon's Talon", and are personally loyal to Faile.
Confronting the Prophet
Perrin, Faile and Berelain were eventually sent into AmadiciaAmadicia
-Geography:It is a landlocked nation in the southwest of the main continent, stretching from the southern end of the Mountains of Mist to the northern edge of the Shadow Coast .-Politics and government:...
(with a small army) to stop Masema Dagar, the self-proclaimed Prophet of the Dragon, from spreading false prophecy about the Dragon. While there, the encampment was attacked by Shaido Aiel, and Faile was captured. Perrin has sworn that he will stop at nothing to get her back, even if it means forsaking old loyalties and friends; he has even made an alliance with 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...
in order to try to get her back.
He does rescue her and all the others taken by the Shaido, but in the process kills many of the Mera'din, the Brotherless, Aiel who have left their clan because they don't believe 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:...
is the Car'a'Carn or are unable to fully come to peace with once following the way of the leaf. One of the Mera'din whom Perrin kills, was trying to attract Faile's interest in the Aiel way of making her laugh, and was planning on aiding Faile's escape by taking her with the Mera'din when they left the Shaido. Aram dies in the rescue in a duel with Perrin when he is shot in the back by two Shaido. He attacked Perrin because Masema (The Prophet) had told him Perrin was a Darkfriend because of his yellow eyes. Following the battle, Faile and her followers ambush Masema and his remaining followers. After her archers cut down the Prophet's remaining minions, Faile kills Masema with a dagger to the heart.