Landmark
Cold Rocks Hold
A Taardad Aiel hold in the Waste, home of the clan chief Rhuarc.
Where is Cold Rocks Hold?
Cold Rocks Hold lies south of Rhuidean, about 540 miles (870 km) away as the crow flies. It is part of Aiel Waste.
About Cold Rocks Hold
Cold Rocks Hold is a stronghold of the Taardad Aiel, built into a deep canyon in the Aiel Waste. Its homes are carved into the canyon walls around a spring and terraced gardens, sheltered from the desert heat.
Rhuarc, chief of the Taardad, makes his home here with his wife Lian, the roofmistress. Rand and his companions spend time at Cold Rocks Hold in The Shadow Rising.
Spoiler note: this guide mentions events up to The Shadow Rising.
Distances to major cities
| Place | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caemlyn | west | About 1,590 miles (2,560 km) |
| Tar Valon | west | About 1,130 miles (1,820 km) |
| Cairhien | west | About 820 miles (1,320 km) |
| Tear | south-west | About 1,470 miles (2,370 km) |
| Illian | south-west | About 2,280 miles (3,670 km) |
| Ebou Dar | south-west | About 2,900 miles (4,670 km) |
| Emond's Field | west | About 2,400 miles (3,860 km) |
| Fal Dara | north-west | About 1,200 miles (1,930 km) |
Straight-line estimates, based on the size of Andor.