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''Author: Val a'Shain''

==General==

Rhuarc is the clan chief of the Tardaad [[Aiel]]. He is describes as a tall older man. His hair is dark red with more than a touch of grey. He has a good smile and a strong, square and handsome face ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]). He is of the Nine Valleys Sept and used to be a Red Shield ( [[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 54|TDR, Ch. 54]]). Rhuarc is married to [[Amys]], a [[Wise One]], and [[Lian]], roofmistress of Cold Rocks Hold ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 12|TSR, Ch. 12]]).

Rhuarc is a man who has resigned himself with the idea that the last battle will be fought during his lifetime and that according to prophecy the Aiel will be destroyed except a remnant of a remnant. He is one of [[Rand]]'s most loyal supporters among the Aiel. He has the kind of confidence and sureness around him [[Lan]] displays and he is rather mild tempered for Aiel standards. He usually shows more understanding for cultural differences than most Aiel.

==Timeline==

* Rhuarc crosses the Dragonwall, probably in 998 NE, in search of He Who Comes with the Dawn.

* An Aiel party including Rhuarc rescues [[Nynaeve]], [[Egwene]] and [[Elayne]] after they have been captured by a group of Darkfriends. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]])

* Rhuarc is with the group of Aiel that plans to take [[the Stone of Tear]]. He finds [[Mat]] and [[Juilin]] on the roofs studying the Stone but decides to let them go their own way. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 54|TDR, Ch. 54]])

* Rhuarc's party takes the Stone of Tear. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 55|TDR, Ch. 55]]; [[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 56|56]])

* Rhuarc is convinced Rand it the ''[[Car'a'carn]]'' and helps him establish control over [[Tear]].

* Rhuarc intervenes in a fight between [[Berelain]] and [[Faile]] ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 14|TSR, Ch. 14]])

* Rhuarc joins Rand and his party on their trip to [[Rhuidean]] and is greeted by his wife Amys. ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 23|TSR, Ch. 23]])

* After Rand proclaims himself chief of chief ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 34|TSR, Ch. 34]]) Rhuarc becomes Rand's loyal supporter and advisor.

* Rhuarc travels with Rand to the meeting of clan chiefs.

* After the Shaido leave for [[Cairhien]] Rhuarc gathers as many spears as he can and helps Rand pursue Couladin. He helps plan the Battle at Cairhien as well (The Fires of Heaven).

* Rand puts Rhuarc and Berelain in charge of Cairhien while he is busy in [[Andor]]. Rhuarc clears Cairhien of bandits and assists the build-up of Aiel forces on the  [[Plains of Maredo]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 17|LoC, Ch. 17]]).

* Rhuarc leads the Aiel trying to rescue Rand from [[Elaida]]'s embassy and takes part in the battle at [[Dumai's Wells]] ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC Ch. 54-55]]).

* Rhuarc returns to Cairhien after which we loose sight of him. ([[A Crown of Swords: Chapter 4|ACoS, Ch. 4]])

==Relationships==

* Rhuarc thinks [[Juilin Sandar]] stalks well for a city man. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 54|TDR, Ch. 54]])

* Rhuarc and Lan respect each other.

* Rhuarc reminds [[Elyane]] of [[Gareth Bryne]] ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 12|TSR, Ch. 12]]).

* Faile holds Rhuarc for a man who means what he says. Like [[Davram Bashere|her Father]]. [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 14|TSR, Ch. 14]]

* Rhuarc sees Egwene as little more than a child. ([[The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 5|TFoH, Ch. 5]])

* Rhuarc and Berelain develop something of a father-daughter relationship during their time in Cairhien.

* Rhuarc belief Rand is the ''Car'a'carn'' is unquestionable. He is prepared to follow Rand into [[Tarmon Gai'don]].

* Rhuarc has a deep respect of the Wise Ones, he makes sure to stay away from their business. Being married to one of the most prominent Wise Ones probably helps.

==Miscellaneous==

* Rhuarc acknowledges [[Shienar]]ans as good soldiers. ([[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]])

* Rhuarc has daughters older than Berelain. ([[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 3|TSR, Ch. 3]])

* Rhuarc doesn't like [[Couladin]] or the Shaido in general.

* Rhuarc doesn't like spying or the Great Game. ([[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 17|LoC, Ch. 17]])

==Quotes==

"[[Aes Sedai]], I for one am glad of ... whatever it was you did." For a moment he looked not entirely sure of that, but in the next he had his good temper back. He had a good smile, and a strong, square face; he was handsome, if a little old. "We could have killed them, but three [[Myrddraal|Shadowmen]]... They would have killed two or three of us, certainly, perhaps all, and I cannot say we would have finished them all. For the young, death is an enemy they wish to try their strength against. For those of us a little older, she is an old friend, an old lover, but one we are not eager to meet again soon."
(Rhuarc to Elayne after she, Egwene and Nynaeve channeled to kill three fades. [[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

"The sept chiefs will take their turns, and try to decide if they truly wish to go Rhuidean when I die. I would not have come, except that Amys and [[Bair]] and [[Melaine]] and [[Seana]] stalked me like ridgecats after a wild goat. The dreams said I must go. They asked if I truly wanted to die old and fat in a bed."
(Rhuarc on who will act as clan chief in his absence and his reasons to cross the Dragonwall.[[The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 39|TDR, Ch. 39]]).

Rhuarc chuckled. "A clan chief is not a wetlander king Rand, nor is the ''Car'a'carn''. There is respect - though women generally show as little as they can get away with - but anyone can speak to a chief."
(Rhuarc on being a clan chief. [[The Shadow Rising: Chapter 37|TSR, Ch. 37]]).

"If you leave the city Rand al'Thor has given to you as his hand," Rhuarc said quietly, "how many rumors will grow of it? If you send all of your spears, how many rumors? What will grow from those tales?" It sounded like advice, and then again it did not; something in the clan chief's voice made it much stronger.
(Rhuarc to Berelain when the expedition to rescue Rand from [[Elaida]]'s ambassadors is planned. [[Lord of Chaos: Chapter 54|LoC, Ch. 54]]).

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