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|capital=[[Manetheren|Manetheren (capital)]]
|capital=[[Manetheren|Manetheren (capital)]]
|cities=[[Corartheren]], [[Jara'copan]], [[Shanaine]] (site of [[Jehannah]])
|cities=[[Corartheren]], [[Jara'copan]], [[Shanaine]] (site of [[Jehannah]])
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|affiliation= [[Aridhol]] (Before [[Mordeth]] arrived), [[Coremanda]], [[Tar Valon]], [[Eharon]], [[Aes Sedai]], the rest of the [[Ten Nations]]
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|affiliation=[[Aridhol]] (before [[Mordeth]] arrived), [[Coremanda]], [[Tar Valon]], [[Eharon]], [[Aes Sedai]], the rest of the [[Ten Nations]]
|established={{Ab|209}}
|established={{Ab|209}}
|fragmented=End of [[Trolloc War]]
|fragmented=End of [[Trolloc War]]
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{{quote|Weep for Manetheren. Weep for what is lost forever.|[[Moiraine Damodred]]}}
{{quote|Weep for Manetheren. Weep for what is lost forever.|[[Moiraine Damodred]]}}
{{dablink|For other uses of the word "mountain," part of the meaning of Manetheren, see [[Mountain]].}}
{{dablink|For other uses of the word "mountain," part of the meaning of Manetheren, see [[Mountain]].}}
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'''Manetheren''' (pronounced: mahn-EHTH-ehr-ehn) was one of the [[Ten Nations]], arising after the [[Breaking of the World]] and was destroyed in the [[Trolloc Wars]] well over two thousand years ago. Its name translates as "Mountain Home" in the [[Old Tongue]] and its people seem to have been a hardy folk capable of living in the mountains. In recent years the standard of Manetheren has flown again in the [[Andor]]an province known as the [[Two Rivers]].
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'''Manetheren''' (pronounced: mahn-EHTH-ehr-ehn) was one of the [[Ten Nations]] which arose after the [[Breaking of the World]] and was destroyed in the [[Trolloc Wars]] well over two thousand years ago. Its name translates as "Mountain Home" in the [[Old Tongue]] and its people seem to have been a hardy folk capable of living in the mountains. In recent years the standard of Manetheren has flown again in the [[Andor]]an province known as the [[Two Rivers]].
==Geography==
==Geography==
[[Image:Manetheren.PNG|thumb|left|200px|Location within the Ten Nations]]
[[Image:Manetheren.PNG|thumb|left|200px|Location within the Ten Nations]]
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Manetheren was located in and around the southern [[Mountains of Mist]], stretching from [[Lake Somal]] in the west to the [[Arinelle]] in the north and east to the [[Boern]] in the south. It was bordered by [[Safer]] to the west, [[Aelgar]] and [[Eharon]] to the south, [[Coremanda]] to the east and [[Aridhol]] to the north. Its capital city was also called Manetheren and was located in the mountains between the headwaters of the [[Tarendrelle]] and the [[Manetherendrelle]]. Its other major, [[Ogier]]-built cities included Corartheren, [[Jara'copan]] and [[Shanaine]] (now the site of [[Jehannah]]).
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Manetheren was located in and around the southern [[Mountains of Mist]], stretching from [[Lake Somal]] in the west to the [[Arinelle]] in the north and east to the [[Boern]] in the south. It was bordered by [[Safer]] to the west, [[Aelgar]] and [[Eharon]] to the south, [[Coremanda]] to the east, and [[Aridhol]] to the north. Its capital city was also called Manetheren and was located in the mountains between the headwaters of the [[Tarendrelle]] and the [[Manetherendrelle]]. Its other major, [[Ogier]]-built cities included Corartheren, [[Jara'copan]], and [[Shanaine]] (now the site of [[Jehannah]]).
Manetheren incorporated most of modern Andor west of the Arinelle, all lands south of the Tarendrelle, and all of [[Ghealdan]], as well as part of modern day Tarabon and Amadicia and a sliver of the [[Almoth Plain]].
Manetheren incorporated most of modern Andor west of the Arinelle, all lands south of the Tarendrelle, and all of [[Ghealdan]], as well as part of modern day Tarabon and Amadicia and a sliver of the [[Almoth Plain]].
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Manetheren was founded after the [[Breaking of the World]], and has a record of minor border wars with Safer to the west. Queen [[Sorella ay Marena]] brought the kingdom into the [[Compact of the Ten Nations]] in {{Ab|209}}.
Manetheren was founded after the [[Breaking of the World]], and has a record of minor border wars with Safer to the west. Queen [[Sorella ay Marena]] brought the kingdom into the [[Compact of the Ten Nations]] in {{Ab|209}}.
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Manetheren was betrayed twice during the [[Trolloc Wars]], first when its prince was imprisoned in Aridhol by the evil chancellor [[Mordeth]], causing the two nations to come into conflict even as the Trolloc armies continued their advance.
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Manetheren was betrayed twice during the [[Trolloc Wars]], first when its prince was imprisoned in Aridhol by the evil chancellor [[Mordeth]], causing the two nations to come into conflict even as the [[Trolloc]] armies continued their advance.
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[[File:Wintheart.jpg|thumb|right|The flag of Manetheren, years after its destruction.]]
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[[File:Wintheart.jpg|thumb|right|The flag of Manetheren, years after its destruction]]
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Later Manetheren came under attack by a vast Trolloc horde under the command of the semi-mythical figure [[Ba'alzamon]]. Despite a valiant defence commanded by King [[Aemon al Caar al Thorin]] at the [[Battle of the Tarendrelle River]], the Army of Manetheren was defeated and forced into a fighting retreat before perishing at a crossroads near the Mountain Home in a second engagement called the Battle of Aemon's field. Queen [[Eldrene]] committed suicide with the [[One Power]] at this moment, destroying the invading Trolloc army and sending the remnants fleeing back across the Tarendrelle. However, Manetheren did not rise again during the war.
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Later Manetheren came under attack by a vast Trolloc horde under the command of the semi-mythical figure [[Ba'alzamon]]. Despite a valiant defense commanded by King [[Aemon al Caar al Thorin]] at the [[Battle of the Tarendrelle River]], the Army of Manetheren was defeated and forced into a fighting retreat before perishing at a crossroads near the Mountain Home in a second engagement called the Battle of Aemon's Field. Queen [[Eldrene]] committed suicide with the [[One Power]] at this moment, destroying the invading Trolloc army and sending the remnants fleeing back across the Tarendrelle. However, Manetheren did not rise again during the war.
It was later revealed that the then-[[Amyrlin Seat]], [[Tetsuan]], had intervened to stop reinforcements being sent to relieve Manetheren, apparently acting out of jealousy of Eldrene's power and influence. The [[Hall of the Tower]] publicly stripped her of the staff and stole and [[stilling|stilled]] her for her crime.
It was later revealed that the then-[[Amyrlin Seat]], [[Tetsuan]], had intervened to stop reinforcements being sent to relieve Manetheren, apparently acting out of jealousy of Eldrene's power and influence. The [[Hall of the Tower]] publicly stripped her of the staff and stole and [[stilling|stilled]] her for her crime.
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In the aftermath of the Trolloc Wars, the kingdoms of [[Farashelle]] and [[Dhowlan]] arose out of Manetheren's former territories.
In the aftermath of the Trolloc Wars, the kingdoms of [[Farashelle]] and [[Dhowlan]] arose out of Manetheren's former territories.
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[[File:Manetheren.jpg|thumb|left|A map of Manetheren.]]
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[[File:Manetheren.jpg|thumb|left|A map of Manetheren]]
==Government==
==Government==
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Traditionally Manetheren was a monarchy with a queen who was an [[Aes Sedai]] and the king her [[warder]].
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Traditionally Manetheren was a monarchy with a queen who was an [[Aes Sedai]] and the king her [[Warder]].
As one of the most ardent supporters of the [[Ten Nations|Compact of the Ten Nations]] Manetheren always sent aid to her allies when they were in dire need. This can perhaps be attributed to significant Aes Sedai influence. At the time of the signing of the Compact in 209 AB, [[Sorella ay Marena]] was queen.
As one of the most ardent supporters of the [[Ten Nations|Compact of the Ten Nations]] Manetheren always sent aid to her allies when they were in dire need. This can perhaps be attributed to significant Aes Sedai influence. At the time of the signing of the Compact in 209 AB, [[Sorella ay Marena]] was queen.
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[[File:Manetheren.JPG|thumb|right|Manetheren under attack by [[Trolloc]]s.]]
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[[File:Manetheren.JPG|thumb|right|Manetheren under attack by [[Trolloc]]s]]
==Military==
==Military==
{{quote|Carai an Ellisande! Al Ellisande! Mordero daghain pas duente cuebiyar! Al Ellisande!|[[Matrim Cauthon]] saying ''For the Honor of the Rose of the Sun! The Rose of the Sun! Fear of death holds not my heart! The Rose of the Sun!''}}
{{quote|Carai an Ellisande! Al Ellisande! Mordero daghain pas duente cuebiyar! Al Ellisande!|[[Matrim Cauthon]] saying ''For the Honor of the Rose of the Sun! The Rose of the Sun! Fear of death holds not my heart! The Rose of the Sun!''}}
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Perhaps the most significant aspect of Manetheren, particularly during its twilight years, was the heroic efforts of its legendary army the [[Band of the Red Hand]]. During the Trolloc Wars they and Manetheren became known as the "thorn in the Dark One's foot"{{ref|{{bwb}}, Chapter 10, The Rise and Fall of the Ten Nations}} and the "sword that could not be broken." When at last the [[Shadow]] sent massed [[Trolloc]]s to destroy the Band's home, none came to their aid.
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Perhaps the most significant aspect of Manetheren, particularly during its twilight years, was the heroic efforts of its legendary army the [[Band of the Red Hand]]. During the Trolloc Wars they and Manetheren became known as the "thorn in the Dark One's foot"{{ref|{{bwb}}, Chapter 10, The Rise and Fall of the Ten Nations}} and the "sword that could not be broken." When at last the [[Shadow]] sent massed Trollocs to destroy the Band's home, none came to their aid.
==Legacy==
==Legacy==
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Throughout the ages many attempts have been made to resurrect Manetheren, but all have failed. Most recently, however, Lord [[Perrin Aybara]] (also known as Perrin [[Wolfbrother|Goldeneyes]]) has raised the banner of the Red Eagle, the symbol of Manetheren. He already has the [[Two Rivers]] district behind him and the [[Alliandre Maritha Kigarin|Queen of Ghealdan]], a traditional territory of Manetheren, has sworn allegiance to him. His marriage to [[Faile|a close relation of]] [[Tenobia|the Queen of Saldaea]] and abilities as a ''[[ta'veren]]'' give him the best chance of succeeding where all others have failed. Yet in a meeting with [[Elayne Trakand]], [[Queen of Andor]], both he and Faile renounced all desire to raise Manetheren up from the ashes.{{ref/book|13|47}} Elayne, for her part, began plans for ceding the lands to the [[Dragon Reborn]] as his permanent Andoran seat, and requesting that Perrin be made steward while she names him "High Lord." See the article on the [[Two Rivers]] for more information on recent developments.
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Throughout the ages many attempts have been made to resurrect Manetheren, but all have failed. Most recently, however, Lord [[Perrin Aybara]] (also known as Perrin [[Wolfbrother|Goldeneyes]]) has raised the banner of the Red Eagle, the symbol of Manetheren. He already has the [[Two Rivers]] district behind him, and the [[Alliandre Maritha Kigarin|Queen of Ghealdan]], a traditional territory of Manetheren, has sworn allegiance to him. His marriage to [[Faile|a close relation]] of the [[Tenobia|Queen of Saldaea]] and abilities as a ''[[ta'veren]]'' give him the best chance of succeeding where all others have failed. Yet in a meeting with [[Elayne Trakand]], [[Queen of Andor]], both he and Faile renounced all desire to raise Manetheren up from the ashes.{{ref/book|13|47}} Elayne, for her part, began plans for ceding the lands to the [[Dragon Reborn]] as his permanent Andoran seat, and requesting that Perrin be made steward while she names him "High Lord." See the article on the [[Two Rivers]] for more information on recent developments.
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Matrim Cauthon has raised a new Band of the Red Hand, in honor of his Manetheren blood and his memories from the Trolloc Wars. The Band is currently unaffiliated with Perrin Aybara's movement to unify ancient Manetheren.
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[[Matrim Cauthon]] has raised a new Band of the Red Hand, in honor of his Manetheren blood and his memories from the Trolloc Wars. The Band is currently unaffiliated with Perrin Aybara's movement to unify ancient Manetheren.
==Cities==
==Cities==
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==Parallels==
==Parallels==
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Manetheren's name is remarkably similar to Tolkien's Minas Tirith, another great mountain city near a river, which caused the Dark Lord much trouble.
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Manetheren's name is remarkably similar to [[wikipedia:J. R. R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s Minas Tirith, another great mountain city near a river, which caused the Dark Lord much trouble.
==See also==
==See also==
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