Arad Doman
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| Arad Doman | |
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| Location | Westlands |
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| Ruler | Alsalam Saeed Almadar |
| Capital | Bandar Eban |
Arad Doman is a country that lies to the far west of the Westlands, along the coast of the Aryth Ocean. The sign of Arad Doman is the Sword and Hand.
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[edit] Geography
Arad Doman is located in the north-west of the Westlands, lying between the Mountains of Mist and the Aryth Ocean. Its capital and principle city is Bandar Eban, located at the mouth of the River Dhagon. Its second-largest city is Katar near Lake Somal. Due to their distance from the capital, the lords of Katar and the surrounding lands tend towards autonomy and on occasion have to be reminded they are part of the kingdom.
[edit] History
Since the fall of the nation of Almoth, Arad Doman has long maneuvered against Tarabon to gain control of Almoth Plain.
[edit] Government
Arad Doman is ruled by an absolute monarchy. The King is elected by the Council of Merchants, comprised mostly of women. The throne is never inherited.
The reigning King of Arad Doman is King Alsalam Saeed Almadar.
Arad Doman is currently under the occupation of Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, who has begun concentrating his forces there in preparation for Tarmon Gai'don.[1]
[edit] Culture
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. 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 in bargaining with them.
Horses are an important commodity, especially the famed 'razor,' prized by nobles; however, few Domani will sell them to outlanders.
[edit] Towns/cities
- Bandar Eban, the capital
- Coron Ford
- Kandelmar
- Katar
- Maseen
- Solanje
- Lake Somal
[edit] Notes
Altara | Amadicia | Andor | Arad Doman | Arafel | Cairhien | Ghealdan | Illian | Kandor | Murandy | Saldaea | Shienar | Tarabon | Tear City-states: Far Madding | Mayene | Tar Valon Former Nations of the Westlands in the New Era Almoth | Caralain | Goaban | Hardan | Irenvelle | Kintara | Malkier | Maredo | Mar Haddon | Mosara |
