Arad Doman is a fictional country in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time fantasy series.
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Arad Doman is a coastal nation in the north-west of the main continent, lying between the Aryth Ocean on the west and the Mountains of Mist in the east. To the south lies Almoth Plain. To the north is an unclaimed region between Arad Doman and Saldaea.
The official ruler of Arad Doman is King Alsalam. However, Alsalam's whereabouts are currently unknown. The Council of Merchants also possesses great power.
Historically, since the fall of the nation of Almoth (centuries ago), Arad Doman has struggled with Tarabon for control of the Almoth Plain. Recently, however, since the Dragon Reborn proclaimed himself at Falme and the Seanchan were temporarily defeated, Arad Doman fell into chaos. Not being a target for the Seanchan when they returned in greater numbers and occupied Tarabon, Arad Doman's relative isolation from other nations and its precarious condition have prevented the nation from taking an active role in world affairs.
Arad Doman is the birthplace of the famous general, Lord Rodel Ituralde. Recently, Ituralde orchestrated a number of raids against the Seanchan in Tarabon. The Dragon Reborn has also moved large numbers of troops, including some Aiel, into Arad Doman, placing the country under de facto occupation.
Domani women are the source of the nation's fame; only the Sea Folk women are thought to be more graceful. 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.
If Arad Doman owes its fame to its women, it similarly owes its national wealth to them. 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 bargaining with the Sea Folk. Horses are an important commodity, especially the famed 'razor' prized by nobles; however, few Domani will sell them to outlanders.
The Forsaken Graendal was last known to be hiding in Arad Doman.
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