Be'lal
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Be'lal is one of the primary antagonists of the The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. He is one of the Forsaken, whose name is taken from Belial.
The Forsaken about whom very little is known. We do know that his real name was Duram Laddel Cham, he was a general in the war against the Shadow and he was a friend of Lews Therin Telamon but was also very envious of him. His nickname was the Envious because not only did he envy the Dragon but Elan Morin and Mierin as well. It is said he once beat the Dragon at stones, and bragged about his victory forever. He and Lews Therin also were great sword masters.
He was tall and athletic, with close cropped white hair. He was also called the Netweaver, as he was such a clever manipulator and tactician, as well as being patient. According to the Guide, he was involved in the legal profession prior to the creation of the Bore. It is said that after turning to the Shadow, he probably ran an intelligence network which rivaled Moghedien's. It is also known that he took part in razing the Hall of Servants.
After being released from the Bore, he became the High Lord Samon, and took over Tear. He desired Callandor very much, and set a trap for Rand al'Thor. This is because only the Dragon Reborn could retake Callandor. He urged Rand to take it, while he engaged Rand in a sword fight and was winning easily, once Rand took Callandor he then hoped to kill him and take the sa'angreal for himself. He made a fatal error in underestimating Moiraine and she destroyed him with balefire before he could kill Rand.
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