

In the early chapters of The Eye of the World, Rand finds out that Tam al'Thor and Kari al'Thor are not his true parents and that he was born to an Aiel Far Dareis Mai on the slopes of Dragonmount where he was rescued by Tam. His family were farmers and lived on a farm in Westwood near Emond's Field. Rand is introduced as the son of Tam al'Thor and Kari al'Thor(who died when Rand was five years old), being born in 978 NE within a week of Perrin Aybara. Of these, only the fat man angreal is of practical use at close range. In addition to his own natural strength, he has several angreal and sa'angreal that allow that strength to be boosted by a considerable factor. As he merges more with Lews Therin, it can be assumed that he knows as least as much as the Dragon did about the One Power.
#END JORDAN FRAGMENT HOW TO#
Mazrim Taim, for example, expresses surprise that he did not know how to detect the ability to channel in another man, yet knew how to Travel. Although he learned much from the Forsaken Asmodean, he still lacked some areas of knowledge that might be considered basic among male channelers of the Age of Legends. It hinted that he is particularly strong in both Fire and Spirit, because he can force his dreams on others, which requires strength in Spirit, and he can create weaves of Fire without much trouble at all. Later, this ability to split flows is even greater, notably at the Shadowspawn attacks at Algarin Pendaloan's manor and Maradon, where Naeff is unable to track the number of weaves created by Rand. There are many examples of this prowess in the Stone of Tear, he effortlessly held Egwene al'Vere and Elayne Trakand captive in shields while weaving over a dozen other flows. Īsides from raw strength, his skill in the One Power may be unsurpassed, something that may be expected as the prophesied saviour of the world. The only channelers we know of the same strength are the Forsaken Ishamael and Rahvin. Channeling abilitiesĪt level ++1, Rand al'Thor is as strong in the One Power as it is possible to be. Lastly, he lost his left hand from a fireball thrown by Semirhage. He has a wound that does not heal in his side, although this is not visible while he is fully clothed. His palms have brands in the shape of a heron and his forearms are covered by two scarlet and gold dragon tattoos that mark him as the Car'a'carn. Other physical changes occur in the form of injuries or permanent marks. By the time of Winter's Heart, for example, his hair is in "dark, reddish curls that hung to his neck". His appearance changes throughout the length of the series. He is broad-shouldered and slender, but muscular. He has blue-gray eyes and dark hair with a "reddish tinge", both features of his Aiel heritage. Rand is very tall - 6'6" or 198 cm in height.
