Post by The Creator on Apr 29, 2008 9:46:18 GMT -8
Dreadlords are high ranked servants of the Dark One who can channel, in Robert Jordan's Wheel Of Time series, that were used as generals in The War of Power (aka The War of the Shadows). They are commonly confused with the Forsaken by the less educated. The Dreadlords hold power even over the Mryddraals.
Although they can channel, they are not considered to be strong enough to be "Chosen". Their function is either like the sul'dam/damane in Seanchan armies or as the commanders of the Blight's armies under the Chosen. It is likely that Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah and Darkfriends at the Black Tower will function as Dreadlords in the army of the Dark One in the Last Battle, the latter possibly led by Mazrim Taim.
The Dreadlords originated in the Trolloc Wars. They refused to call themselves the Chosen for fear that, after they won and the actual Chosen were freed, they would be punished for claiming the title.
Although they can channel, they are not considered to be strong enough to be "Chosen". Their function is either like the sul'dam/damane in Seanchan armies or as the commanders of the Blight's armies under the Chosen. It is likely that Aes Sedai of the Black Ajah and Darkfriends at the Black Tower will function as Dreadlords in the army of the Dark One in the Last Battle, the latter possibly led by Mazrim Taim.
The Dreadlords originated in the Trolloc Wars. They refused to call themselves the Chosen for fear that, after they won and the actual Chosen were freed, they would be punished for claiming the title.