A village on west bank of the Alindrelle. It lies at the foot of the west bridge from Tar Valon. The name is also spelled Dairein. Dairein was burned during the Trolloc Wars, sacked by Artur Hawkwing, looted during the Hundred Years War and burned again during the Aiel War. Every time it was rebuilt.

References (Possible Spoilers)#

  1. In The Dragon Reborn
    1. TDR,Ch11 - Verin, Egwene, Nynaeve, Elayne, Hurin and Mat pass through Dairein on their way to Tar Valon. It lies at the foot of the west bridge from Tar Valon. Dairein was burned during the Trolloc Wars, sacked by Artur Hawkwing, looted during the Hundred Years War and burned again during the Aiel War. Every time it was rebuilt.
  2. In The Shadow Rising
    1. TSR,Ch1 - The wind passes Jualdhe, Darein and Alindaer in the introductory passage.
  3. In Crossroads of Twilight
    1. CoT,Ch30 - Negotiations between the Salidar Aes Sedai and the White Tower are taking place in Darein.
  4. In Knife of Dreams
    1. KoD,Ch2 - As Beonin Marinye leaves the Salidar Aes Sedai camp she sees the negotiators heading to Darein for another session.
    2. KoD,Ch23 - Varilin still leads daily negotiations in Darein.
  5. In The Gathering Storm
    1. TGS,Ch45 - Gareth Bryne and Egwene lead the rebel army through Darein to the foot of the Alindaer Bridge.

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