Clan chief of the Taardad Aiel. He was of the Iron Mountain sept. He led the four Aiel clans that invaded the Westlands in the Aiel War. Rand al'Thor's true father.

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  1. In The Shadow Rising
    1. TSR,Ch34 - Amys tells Rand about his true parents. Janduin was the youngest clan chief in memory. He had a way about him that made people listen and follow.
    2. TSR,Ch57 - Rand announces to the clan chiefs that his father was Janduin of the Iron Mountain sept and clan chief of the Taardad.
  2. In Lord of Chaos
    1. LoC,Ch16 - Rand tells Dyelin that his mother was Shaiel and his father was Janduin.
  3. In The Gathering Storm
    1. TGS,Ch22 - Rand still thinks of Tam as his real father even though he knows Janduin was his biological father.
    2. TGS,Ch47 - Rand is conflicted about his biological father Janduin when he sees Tam.

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