Shaidar Haran
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Shaidar Haran (Old Tongue: Hand of the Dark) appears to be a Myrddraal, but is much taller and seems to have a sense of humor, something normal Fades lack[1]. It appears to have the ability to deny channelers their ability to touch the True Source.
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[edit] Activity
He is first met by Demandred outside Shayol Ghul. When they reach the Pit of Doom Demandred tells the Halfman to leave, in which Shaidar Haran ignores and watches carefully while Demandred is communicating with the Dark One. He is also present when both Osan'gar and Aran'gar are resurrected. He reveals that no one but him and the Dark One know they are alive and sends them back into the world.
[edit] Importance
Shaidar Haran's standing with the Dark One is noted by the Forsaken on many instances: Demandred notices that the spikes on the ceiling of the tunnel to the Pit of Doom clear Shaidar Haran's head by a hand or two, and Semirhage is told that obeying Haran is obeying the Great Lord, but disobeying him is tantamount to disobeying the Great Lord. We also learn that Shaidar Haran is able to smell the difference between saidar and saidin.
[edit] Notes
- Shaidar Haran is known to many fans of the series as the "Super Fade".
- There is some speculation that Shaidar Haran is an avatar of the Dark One himself. Evidence for this comes from, among other things, the fact that he is limited in where he can go and begins to feel weak when away from Shayol Ghul too long[2].
