Map: A map of Far Madding is available in Winters Heart hc p. 431, pb p. 497.

A city-state in the east central part of the Westlands. It lies at the north end of the Plains of Maredo near the borders of Andor, Illian and Tear. There is a Waygate nearby.

Far Madding lies on an island in the center of a lake. There are three gates and three bridges connecting the city to the mainland. The Caemlyn Gate leads to the Ajalon Bridge and the village of Glancor. The Illian Gate leads to the Ikane Bridge and the village of Daigan. The Tear Gate leads to the Goim Bridge and the village of South Bridge.

There are three Strangers' Markets in Far Madding where foreigners are allowed to trade. They are the Amhara Market, the Avharin Market and the Nethvin Market. They are named after the three most revered women in Far Madding history. At the center of the city is the Counsels' Plaza and the Hall of the Counsels.

In the time after the Breaking, the city was known as Aren Mador and was the capital of Essenia. After the Trolloc Wars, the city was known as Fel Moreina. After the War of the Hundred Years, Far Madding was the capital of Maredo until the nation fell apart. Far Madding is now an independent city-state and a major center of commerce.

In the Hall of the Counsels there is a ter'angreal known as the guardian. This ter'angreal acts as a shield to the True Source for women, starting at the city's border, and for men at a much greater distance. It also acts as a direction finder for anyone who channels nearby.

Ruling Body#

Far Madding is governed by the thirteen Counsels. The First Counsel is a "first among equals."

• Aleis Barsalla - First Counsel
• Cumere Powys
• Cyprien
• Narvais Maslin
• Sybaine

Buildings, etc.#

• The Counsel's Head
• The Crown of Maredo
• The Golden Wheel
• Hall of the Counsels
• The Heart of the Plain
• The Three Ladies of Maredo

References (Possible Spoilers)#