Blood Feud
The Aiel term for being in a state of war with another Aiel clan or sept. They arise from matters of ji'e'toh, as opposed to the more typical conflict over water and other resources.
The Aiel term for being in a state of war with another Aiel clan or sept. They arise from matters of ji'e'toh, as opposed to the more typical conflict over water and other resources.
At the time of the Aiel conquest of the Stone of Tear, there were three ongoing blood feuds. At the Field of Merrilor, Rhuarc stated he had "buried blood feuds" for Rand al'Thor, perhaps indicating that Taardad had multiple ongoing blood feuds.
All blood feuds (except perhaps any involving the Shaido) were held in abeyance when the Aiel united under Rand as the Car'a'carn, and this abeyance likely survived the Last Battle and lasted for decades or more.
Known blood feuds
- Shaarad and Goshien feuded for over 400 years. Janduin nearly ended the feud, but Laman's cutting of Avendoraldera interrupted his progress. Bael and Jheran ended the feud while following Rand al'Thor from Rhuidean to Cairhien.
- Taardad and Nakai feuded for 200 years until it was ended by Janduin.