Abelle Pendar
Author: Atarah al'Norahn
General
Abelle Pendar is an Andoran noble, and the High Seat of House Pendar, a strong House (TFoH, Ch. 10).
He has gray hair and a hard face (LoC, Ch. 16).
Timeline
- On orders from Gaebril/Rahvin, Morgase exiles Abelle and several other Andoran nobles who were loyal to her (TFoH, Ch. 19).
- Davram Bashere announces Abelle, Dyelin, Ellorien and Luan into Rand's presence. It is five days after Rand first issued an invitation to them. They speak of who is to rule on the Lion Throne (LoC, Ch. 16).
- Rand meets with Aemlyn, Arathelle, Dyelin, Ellorien, Luan and Pelivar, telling them that Elayne is on her way to Caemlyn, when Min arrives at the palace. He dismisses them. Abelle's name is not mentioned, but all of the other powerful ladies and lords, the ones who were former supporters of Morgase and who are in the city, are there. Rand makes a mention of "Aemlyn and Arathelle and Pelivar and Luan and all of them", so perhaps Abelle was also there (LoC, Ch. 41).
- Abelle and Ellorien seem to have vanished, and there are many rumors as to Luan's whereabouts (CoT, Ch. 14).
Relationships
Abelle supported Morgase Trakand during the Succession. Later, on orders from Gaebril/Rahvin, she has him exiled and thus he no longer wants a Trakand on the Lion Throne (TFoH, Ch. 19; LoC, Ch. 16).
Abelle supports Dyelin Taravin for the throne of Andor, and says that he will ride beside Dyelin whether she chooses to ride for or against Rand (LoC, Ch. 16).
Ellorien and Luan also support Dyelin. They, along with Abelle, appear together to be introduced to Rand, and their names appear together more than once (LoC, Ch. 16; WH, Prologue; CoT, Ch. 15).
Dyelin says that she is sure that Abelle, Ellorien and Luan will bring their Houses to Elayne (WH, Prologue).
Elenia hopes that Abelle might support her for the throne (CoT, Ch. 15).
Miscellaneous
- Morgase learns that Abelle is among the Andoran nobles who have not knelt to Rand (LoC, Ch. 9).
- His face pales when he realizes that Rand has used the One Power to chill the wine that he and the others are drinking, and he has to force himself to take another swallow (LoC, Ch. 9).
- He believes that Rand is the Dragon Reborn (LoC, Ch. 16).
Quotes
"What does it matter who any of us speak for?" Abelle demanded. "If he killed Morgase, he will--" Abelle cut off abruptly with a grimace, then looked at Rand, not exactly in defiance, but definitely daring him to do his worst. And expecting him to. (Abelle to Dyelin, Ellorien and Luan; Lord of Chaos, Chapter 16).
"I know something of the Karaethon Cycle," Abelle said. "I believe you are the Dragon Reborn, but nothing there speaks of you ruling, only fighting the Dark One at Tarmon Gai'don." (Abelle to Rand; Lord of Chaos, Chapter 16).
"Lady Ellorien and Lord Abelle seem to have vanished completely, difficult as that has to be for a High Seat. At least, Mistress Ocalin and Mistress Fote haven't been able to find a whisper of them, or of any House Pendar or House Traemane armsmen, either. Not a man or a horse." That was unusual. Someone was exerting great effort. (Dyelin to Elayne; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 14).
"Abelle always was a ghost when he wanted to be," Dyelin muttered, "Always able to catch you wrong-footed." (Dyelin to Elayne; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 14).
