Sammael
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| Sammael | |
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| Died | Taisham 21, 1001 NE |
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| Rank | Chosen |
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| Gender | Male |
| Height | slightly above average |
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| Hair | Golden blond |
| Eyes | Blue |
| First Mentioned | TDR 6 |
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Tel Janin Aellinsar was a world renowned sportsman in the Age of Legends and one of the greatest generals on the side of Light until he switched sides, taking on the name Sammael. Graendal herself took him to Shayol Ghul to swear his oaths. Sammael in the Old Tongue litterally means 'Destroyer of Hope'.
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[edit] History
Tel Janin Aellinsar was a compact and abrupt man. He was a master archer as well as a world champion of a bloodless sword sport. Janin was friends with Lews Therin Telamon although it is not certain how deep this friendship ran; more likely he considered himself a rival to Lews Therin. Janin learned of his ability to channel in the War of Power, when he was fighting for the side of Light. His abilities tended more towards defense, a beneficial talent as the forces of Light were often on the defensive.
However, Tel Janin was always rankled by the fact that the supreme command of the forces had been given over to the Dragon, believing himself to be the superior general. Finally, four years into the War of Power he betrayed the side of Light, and was given the name Sammael. In leading the forces of the Shadow, Sammael much preferred battle to maneuvering. Subsequently, his territories were often not well managed, and the people living there did not have enough to eat. He also enjoyed developing large schemes, usually involving many people.
Sammael was imprisoned with the rest of the Forsaken at Shayol Ghul when Lews Therin Telamon and the Hundred Companions sealed the Dark One in his prison.
[edit] Release
[edit] Illian
After being released from his 3000-year imprisonment, he became Lord Brend, quickly taking over the Council of Nine in Illian. From here he was able to hunt angreal and sa'angreal, for reasons unknown.
[edit] Spreading Chaos
Sammael also disguised himself as Caddar, a man who approached Sevanna and the Shaido and tricked them into being dispersed across the continent. The goal of deceiving the Shaido was ultimately to cause damage to Rand al'Thor's reputation among the people of the world; to most people there was no distinction between one Aiel and another. Thus, as the various septs of the Shaido ravaged the lands to which they were sent, blame was laid at Rand's feet.
[edit] Confrontation
Ultimately, the time came for Rand to Travel to Illian to confront Sammael. But rather than risk destroying Illian in trying to kill Rand, he Travelled to Shadar Logoth. During his battle with Rand, Sammael was enveloped by Mashadar after being distracted by the Aiel Maiden Liah and was presumably killed. He has not been seen since and Robert Jordan has confirmed that he was killed.
