Sammael
|
|
- This article is about Sammael, the fictional character. For the angel in Jewish mythology, see Samael.
Sammael is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. He is one of the Forsaken.
Blue eyes, blond hair, and a handsome face, other than the scar running from his hairline to his jaw. Tel Janin Aellinsar was not as tall as his friend, Lews Therin Telamon. Tel Janin truly believed that people were judged for their height and not their abilities; he always regretted the fact that the One Power he wielded could not make him taller. However, his jealousy of Lews was small in comparison to Demandred's.
Tel Janin Aellinsar was a world renowned athlete in archery and swordsmanship. When the War of Power broke out, he proved to be an excellent general, fighting alongside his old friend, Lews Therin. When Lews became Commander for the forces of the Light, Sammael chose the Shadow. Graendal herself escorted him to Shayol Ghul. His betrayal is chronicled as follows: "After Sammael betrayed the Gates of Hevan he carried the Shadow down into the Rorn M'doi and the heart of Satelle. Hope seemed to die that day. Culan Cuhan wept." (Fires of Heaven)
After being released, he became Lord Brend, quickly taking over the Council of Nine in Illian. He was also hunting angreal and sa'angreal, for reasons unknown. He disguised himself as Caddar, a man who approached Sevanna and the Shaido and tricked them into being dispersed acrosse the continent, causing damage to Rand's reputation. He was last seen in Shadar Logoth, with Mashadar almost upon him. He is presumed dead.