The Kingdom of Cairhien
Extract of the Encyclopaedia
- Cairhien is in the east-central part of the Westlands. During the time after the Breaking, this area was the nation of Almoren. Shortly into the War of the Hundred Years, nobles of the province of Cairhien seized control and murdered every descendant of the last rulers of Tova. After months of infighting, Lord Matraine Colmcille was crowned first King of Cairhien.
Ruling Body
Cairhien is ruled by a monarchy.
- Laman Damodred (-978 NE)
- Galldrian su Riatin rie (978-998 NE)
Noble Houses
As with most nations of the Westlands, there are numerous strong noble Houses that wield influence. Known Houses of Cairhien are listed below.
- Annallin - Dalthanes, Daricain
- Chuliandred - Alaine, Doressin
- Daganred - Meresin
- Damodred - Laman, Barthanes, Moiraine, Taringail, Galad, Caraline
- Delovinde - Talmanes
- Dhulaine - Arilyn
- Maravin - Semaradrid
- Mecandes - Cabriana
- Osiellin - Amondrid, Belevaere
- Riatin - Galldrian, Toram, Ailil
- Saighan - Bertome, Colavaere
- Taborwin - Dobraine, Breane
- For an idea of the links between the houses of Cairhien and Andor, see the Andor Section.
Towns / Cities
- Cairhien (capital)
- Eianrod
- Jurene
- Maerone
- Morelle
- Selean
- Taien
- Tremonsien
Similarities
For ambiance (from the visual and intrigue perspectives), the earth culture that resembles Cairhien the most is the french court of the early reign of Louis the XVth (lots of court intrigues, dress somewhat similar for women: high curled coiffures, full wide skirts and ruffs of lace). Be careful, though, everything is not the same, but it can give some references.
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