Arad Doman Political information Type of government Monarchy Head of State Alsalam Saeed Almadar De facto leader Rand al'Thor's regent Sigil A silver hand grasping a silver sword by the blade, point down; the Sword and Hand. Banner The Sword and Hand on a field of four green and three blue horizontal stripes. Physical Region North Western Westlands. Points of interest Aryth Ocean, Lake Somal, Natrin's Barrow, River Dhagon Societal Capital Bandar Eban Cities Coron Ford, Kandelmar, Katar, Maseen, Solanje Affiliation Dragon Reborn Historical information Era New Era

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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.

Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Government 4 Culture 5 Towns/cities 6 Notes

GeographyEdit

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.

HistoryEdit

Since the fall of the nation of Almoth, Arad Doman has long maneuvered against Tarabon to gain control of Almoth Plain.

GovernmentEdit

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. For three hundred years, Arad Doman was at war with Tarabon over possession of Almoth Plain. After Rand al'Thor battles Ba'alzamon in the sky above Falme, Arad Doman fell into civil war between the King's forces and an army of Dragonsworn. In the chaos, King Alsalam goes missing.

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] His steward is Iralin, a former dockmaster who has been newly raised to the Council of Merchants.

CultureEdit

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.

Domani cuisine consist of meat and vegetables prepared in slivers, to be eaten with two wooden sticks named sursa.

Towns/citiesEdit

• Bandar Eban (Capital)
• Coron Ford
• Kandelmar
• Katar
• Maseen
• Solanje
• Lake Somal

NotesEdit

1. ↑ Knife of Dreams, Chapter 21

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