Pronunciation: gah-LAHD-eh-drid DAH-moh-drehd

aka: Galad
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Pronunciation: gah-LAHD 
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The only son of [Tigraine|Tigraine Mantear] and [Taringail|Taringail Damodred]. Half-brother to [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand]. His sign is a winged silver sword, point-down. He always does the right thing.

! Physical Description

He is almost too handsome for masculinity. He is tall and slender with dark hair and eyes. ([TEotW,Ch40])

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Galadedrid Damodred by [Richard Boyé|mailto:waldo@webspan.net?subject=EWoT%20Art]

! Points of View

See Galad's [chapter points of view|Galad POV].

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! Chronology (Possible Spoilers)

* As a young boy, [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] barely knows [Taringail|Taringail Damodred], his father, who spends all his time with Galad. ([TFoH,Ch16])
* [Taringail|Taringail Damodred] warns his sons Galad and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] about [Aes Sedai] and pretty women. ([TGS,Ch30])
* In their early years, Galad twice saves [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand]'s life. ([TEotW,Ch40])
* [Gareth Bryne] and [Henre Haslin] train Galad to be an expert swordsman. ([KoD,Prologue])
* Galad confronts [Elayne|Elayne Trakand], [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] and [Rand|Rand alThor] in the [Royal Palace] gardens and reports them to the guards. ([TEotW,Ch40])
* [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] introduces [Egwene|Egwene alVere] to Galad and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand]. [Egwene|Egwene alVere] is very much taken with Galad's good looks. ([TGH,Ch24])
* [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] learns that [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] is missing. She is so angry she almost takes Galad and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] from the [White Tower]. They barely talk her out of it. ([TDR,Ch13])
* Galad and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] question the girls about where they have been until [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara] throws them out. ([TDR,Ch16])
* [Mat|Matrim Cauthon] happens by the [Warder|Warders] training area where Galad and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] are practicing swords. He beats them both with a quarterstaff. ([TDR,Ch24])
* Galad is worried about [Egwene|Egwene alVere] and [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] disappearing again. ([TSR,Ch1])
* [Eamon Valda] gives Galad a copy of [Lothair Mantelar]'s book, ''The Way of the Light'', and he starts becoming interested in the [Whitecloaks]. ([TSR,Ch17])
* Galad joins the [Whitecloaks] and is quickly promoted by [Eamon Valda]. He is sent back to [Amadicia] with most of the [Whitecloak|Children of the Light] forces at [Tar Valon]. ([TFoH,Ch16])
* In the village of [Sienda], Galad recognizes [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] and [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara]. He tries to talk them into going to [Caemlyn] with him. ([TFoH,Ch16])
* Galad receives orders to go to [Salidar], but instead he is sent to the town of [Samara] in [Ghealdan] when the [Prophet|Masema] starts causing trouble. ([TFoH,Ch33], [TFoH,Ch40])
* In [Samara], Galad spots [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara]. ([TFoH,Ch39])
* Galad confronts [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara], [Uno|Uno Nomesta] and [Ragan]. [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara] tricks him into thinking they are going to [Caemlyn] so he agrees to help them get a boat down river. He asks after [Egwene|Egwene alVere]. ([TFoH,Ch40])
* Galad and the [Whitecloaks] commandeer the ''[Riverserpent]''. He goes to the circus and tells [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] and [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara] that he has found a boat for them. ([TFoH,Ch47])
* Galad leads the party into [Samara] where they are attacked by a mob. He is a devastating fighter even outdoing [Birgitte|Birgitte Trahelion]. He forlornly warns the girls to stay away from [Rand|Rand alThor] as they leave. ([TFoH,Ch48])
* Backed by [Trom|trom], [Dain Bornhald] and [Jaret Byar], Galad confronts [Eamon Valda] on his assault of [Morgase|Morgase Trakand]. In a duel Galad kills [Valda|Eamon Valda] and assumes the title Lord Captain Commander. ([KoD,Prologue])
* Galad leads his [Whitecloak|Children of the Light] army through a swamp but on the other side they find [Asunawa|rhadam_asunawa] and his [Questioners|Children of the Light] . Galad surrenders to prevent a battle and they beat him unconscious. ([ToM,Prologue])
* [Trom|trom], [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] and [Byar|Jaret Byar] free Galad after the Lords Captain execute [Asunawa|Rhadam Asunawa]. ([ToM,Ch2])
* [Byar|Jaret Byar] returns to Galad from scouting with news that they captured prisoners. [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] soon determines that they were with [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] who killed his father. ([ToM,Ch4])
* [Byar|Jaret Byar] and [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] insist the [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] is a [Darkfriend|Darkfriends] who killed [Geofram Bornhald] and brought [Trollocs] to the [Two Rivers]. Galad finally agrees that they must move against [Perrin|Perrin Aybara]. ([ToM,Ch7])
* [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] and [Byar|Jaret Byar] set up a brief meeting between [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] and Galad. ([ToM,Ch10])
* The next morning, [Perrin|Perrin Aybara]'s army meets the [Whitecloaks]. He orders the channelers and [Two Rivers] men to intimidate them then asks for one last parley and they agree. At the parley, Galad and [Berelain|Berelain sur Paendrag] are smitten. Galad gets a second shock when he and [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] recognize each other. [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] and Galad agree to a trial with [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] as judge. ([ToM,Ch26])
* Galad and [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] talk about her imprisonment with the [Whitecloaks] and justice. When a messenger brings [Perrin|Perrin Aybara]'s request to delay the trial because of the bubble of evil, Galad agrees. ([ToM,Ch29])
* [Lacile] and [Selande|Selande Darengil] report to [Faile|Zarine Bashere] that [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] is fine and that the [Whitecloaks] respect Galad. ([ToM,Ch30])
* [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] sits in judgment at the trial. [Byar|Jaret Byar] and [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] testify and [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] admits to killing the two [Whitecloaks] but says he fought on the same side as [Geofram Bornhald] at [Falme]. [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] judges it to be a fight between mercenaries and finds [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] guilty of illegal killing, not murder. She gives his punishment to Galad and he delays his sentence. ([ToM,Ch34])
* [Byar|Jaret Byar] and [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] are still upset when Galad orders them to strike camp and march to [Lugard]. ([ToM,Ch35])
* Galad wakes to learn that [Perrin|Perrin Aybara]'s army has arrived and he begins planning a frantic defense. ([ToM,Ch40])
* Arrows fall, but they hit the approaching [Shadowspawn] army. Galad is distressed at how poorly the [Whitecloaks] fight. He is unhorsed and breaks his ankle, but [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] offers his horse. He sentences [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] to pay blood price to the [Whitecloaks]- families and to fight in the [Last Battle|Creator] and [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] agrees that is fair. [Byar|Jaret Byar] attacks [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] from behind but [Bornhald|Dain Bornhald] kills him. ([ToM,Ch41])
* [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] rescues a wounded [Whitecloak|Children of the Light] soldier finally convincing Galad that he is good. [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] offers to take the [Whitecloaks] to the [Last Battle|Creator] but only if Galad will swear allegiance to him. Galad agrees. ([ToM,Ch43])
* [Berelain|Berelain sur Paendrag] and Galad attend the marriage ceremony for [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] and [Tallanvor|Martyn Tallanvor]. Galad receives a mysterious letter with a red seal. ([ToM,Ch44])
* [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] has a reunion with Galad and [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] and they exchange stories. She learns that [Lini|Lini Eltring] is also safe. ([ToM,Ch45])
* Galad stays with his men rather than accompany [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] and [Faile|Zarine Bashere] to their meeting with [Elayne|Elayne Trakand]. ([ToM,Ch47])
* [Berelain|Berelain sur Paendrag] and Galad ride side by side through the gateway to the [Field of Merrilor|Merrilor]. ([ToM,Ch53])
* [Perrin|Perrin Aybara]-s army is at the [Field of Merrilor|Merrilor] along with Galad and the [Whitecloaks]. He has not agreed to meet with [Egwene|Egwene alVere]. ([ToM,Ch56])
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! Other References (Possible Spoilers)

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# In [The Great Hunt]
## [TGH,Ch24] - Galad is the best swordsman [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] has ever seen.
## [TGH,Ch38] - [Min|Min Farshaw] [views|viewings] that Galad will hurt someone to serve a greater good and not even notice.
## [TGH,Ch42] - [Min|Min Farshaw] [views|viewings] something about [Egwene|Egwene alVere] that links her to Galad.
# In [The Dragon Reborn]
## [TDR,Ch10] - [Egwene|Egwene alVere] looks forward to seeing Galad again when she returns to the [White Tower].
## [TDR,Ch24] - On their trip to [Tar Valon], [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] tells [Mat|Matrim Cauthon] about Galad and [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand].
# In [The Shadow Rising]
## [TSR,Ch11] - [Egwene|Egwene alVere] dreams of Galad wrapping himself in white as though putting on his own shroud.
## [TSR,Ch34] - When [Rand|Rand alThor] hears the true story of his parents he is stunned to learn that he has a half-brother.
# In [The Fires of Heaven]
## [TFoH,Prologue] - [Elaida|Elaida do Avriny aRoihan] and her Council are concerned that news of [Elayne|Elayne Trakand]'s and Galad's absences may reach [Morgase|Morgase Trakand].
## [TFoH,Ch17] - [Elayne|Elayne Trakand], [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara], [Thom|Thom Merrilin] and [Juilin|Juilin Sandar] flee [Sienda] and join [Valan Luca]'s circus to avoid Galad.
## [TFoH,Ch25] - [Moghedien|moghedien] creates dreams of [Siuan|Siuan Sanche], [Leane|Leane Sharif], Galad, [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] and [Marin al'Vere] trying to trap [Egwene|Egwene alVere] in %%ot [Tel'aran'rhiod|TelAranRhiod]%%.
## [TFoH,Ch33] - [Juilin|Juilin Sandar] reports to [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara] that Galad is now in [Samara].
## [TFoH,Ch40] - [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] believes that Galad will help them only because he swore on her mother's name.
# In [Lord of Chaos]
## [LoC,Prologue] - [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] worries about [Elayne|Elayne Trakand], [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] and Galad.
## [LoC,Ch9] - [Niall|Pedron Niall] tells [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] that Galad is now a [Whitecloak|Children of the Light].
## [LoC,Ch16] - Lady [Dyelin] tells [Rand|Rand alThor] the story of [Tigraine|Tigraine Mantear] disappearing leaving behind her husband, [Taringail|Taringail Damodred], and her infant son, Galad. [Rand|Rand alThor] realizes this as the story of [Shaiel|Tigraine Mantear], his true mother.
# In [A Crown of Swords]
## [ACoS,Prologue] - [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] asks [Pedron Niall] to bring Galad to [Amador] for a visit but [Niall|Pedron Niall] refuses saying his work is too important.
# In [Crossroads of Twilight]
## [CoT,Prologue] - [Eamon Valda] is angry that he no longer has use for Galad since [Morgase|Morgase Trakand] escaped.
## [CoT,Ch12] - [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] still does not have news of [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] or Galad. She cannot like Galad but she still hopes he is safe. She wonders if he still fancies [Nynaeve|Nynaeve alMeara].
# In [Knife of Dreams]
## [KoD,Ch26] - When [Balwer|Sebban Balwer] learns that Galad killed [Valda|Eamon Valda], he feels that he owes a debt of gratitude to Galad.
# In [The Gathering Storm]
## [TGS,Ch31] - In an image of [Perrin|Perrin Aybara], [Rand|Rand alThor] is surprised to see Galad with him dressed as a [Whitecloak|Children of the Light].
## [TGS,Ch43] - [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] is even more attractive to [Egwene|Egwene alVere] than Galad. He is more real.
# In [Towers of Midnight]
## [ToM,Ch18] - In the [wolf dream|TelAranRhiod], [Perrin|Perrin Aybara] sees Galad's signet ring in the Lord Captain Commander-s tent but when he describes it [Balwer|Sebban  Balwer] does not recognize it.
## [ToM,Ch28] - [Faile|Zarine Bashere] notes the way Galad and [Berelain|Berelain sur Paendrag] look at each other and plans to make use of it.
## [ToM,Ch33] - [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] and [Elayne|Elayne Trakand] walk by the pond where Galad saved [Gawyn|Gawyn Trakand] as a child.
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