Andor played an important role in Tarmon Gai’don, with the Red Lion often in the forefront of the battles that raged from the Mountains of Dhoom to the Sea of Storms. War came to the lands of Andor as well, and very few areas escaped untouched. Even Caemlyn was besieged, but never fell. Through it all, the Queen Elayne Trakand fought with courage, holding her nation together, despite her pregnancy.

Soon after the victory of the forces of the Light, heirs to the throne were born. Twins, a boy and girl, they grew up during the rebuilding of the ruined nation. Queen Elayne focused on the reconstruction of areas decimated by the battles, much as her contemporaries in other lands were. Andor recovered much faster than other nations, due to its central location and ties with both the White and Black Towers. Queen Elayne, as an Aes Sedai, was hailed as one of the heroes who helped defeat the Dark One. This relationship with the Towers was cemented when her daughter was sent to study at the White Tower and her son went to train at the Black.

Soon after Queen Elayne’s daughter became Aes Sedai, the Queen vanished. Some claimed she left for the Aiel Waste, but no reports of her have ever returned with peddlers visiting the Aiel holds. Assisted by her brother, the new Queen reigned over Andor for a total of eight years, before abdicating and withdrawing from the world. As both Aes Sedai and Queen, her loyalties were split and dissent was growing amongst some of the extreme areas of her rule. She remained as advisor for the new Queen, who – it was rumoured – was chosen on the former Queen’s counsel to the High Seats of the other Houses.

Eventually, the High Seat of House Caeran, Maeri was nominated – some commentators say manipulated – onto the Lion Throne. Although very young by the standards of the other nations, she ruled well. With the assistance of the former Queen as her advisor and the former First Prince, Queen Maeri stabilised Andor and the nation thrived. Opening up more trading ties with the newly unified Murandy, Andor was overwhelmed with an influx of goods from the south and west, as well as a surge in numbers of people migrating. Soon, the lands to the north were being settled, with new farming and trading communities even springing up in Braem Wood.

Queen Maeri ruled for thirty-seven years and had five daughters, of whom it was discovered the youngest could channel. Others were married to nobles of other lands to secure relationships but Maeri’s eldest daughter, Delia, followed her onto the throne. Delia married a Domani lord, but there were rumours she truly loved a member of House Mantaer. Gossip and rumour ran rife through Caemlyn, until the birth of Delia’s son, Tristram. He shared the colouring of his father and the rumours quelled. Tristram spent much time away from Andor, studying at both the White Tower in the Garrison and in Bandar Eban. His sister, Isobel, was born twelve years after him. Her arrival was announced the day the Prince Consort was killed in a hunting accident. One of his friends from Arad Doman was visiting and while hunting boar on the Caralain Grass, the Prince Consort was struck by an arrow fired by his friend. The Prince Consort died before he could receive aid, and his friend left Andor the next day. Some opponents of Queen Delia claimed foul play had occurred. Their claim was strengthened by Queen Delia’s advisor, the Aes Sedai who had abdicated the throne, leaving Andor for seclusion somewhere on Almoth Plain. However before the Prince Consort’s friend could be tracked down and an investigation begun, he was slain during a Trolloc raid in Arafel.

After many years, some difficult for Queen Delia, as her support was sorely tested by rumours surrounding her husband’s death and the parentage of Isobel, the Queen retired, and the Houses chose to accept Isobel on the throne. She has ruled for nearly twelve years.

The jewel of Andor is the capital city of Caemlyn. The Inner City was built after the Breaking, and has survived much. The people who live there are quite aware of this and are immensely proud of their city. Other areas are much more like frontiers, with many communities in the far west knowing next to nothing about their land.

Andorans are usually straight-forward, especially when compared with some of the other nations in the southern lands. While not as liberal as the Altarans, they are not as uptight as the Cairhienin, who they share many ties with.

Andor is a wealthy nation, and the people reflect that. They produce high quality goods, no matter the industry, and take pride in their work. In areas near the capital, there is a strong sense of national identity and devotion to the throne. Commoners in Andor are able to speak their mind to nobles, and the gap between rich and poor is not as wide as in some nations. In regards to rulers, unpopular decisions may be protested, but rarely will there be open revolt against the ruler, or any government official.

Andoran fashion reflects the Andoran spirit. Both men and women dress simply, with finery becoming more obvious the further up the social scale. Jewels and other ornaments are kept to a minimum. Andoran clothes focus more on quality than on decoration.

Men dress simply in breeches, shirt and coat, although some may carry a sword if their profession requires it. Women tend to wear modest dresses that give freedom of movement. Most dresses have high necks but this is dependent on the situation and the woman involved.