Lord of Chaos (concept)

Not much is known about the Lord of Chaos, despite being the title of the sixth book in Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series. Some think that it may be another name for the Dark One. Although it seems more likely that the "Lord of Chaos" is an appellation referring to Rand al'Thor and his ta'veren influence as a title for this book, a command given to the Forsaken Demandred by the Dark One, "let the Lord of Chaos rule" suggests that it may only be a phrase directing the Forsaken, notably, to spread disorder and distrust. The Lord of Chaos is identified in the eighth book by one of the Forsaken: “the Great Lord’s command to increase chaos.” The Forsaken refer to the Dark One as the Great Lord. One of the Forsaken, Semirhage, said, “Let the lord of chaos rule,” after the Forsaken destroy the Seanchan entire Royal family which had been the only cohesive powerful government up to the eleventh book in the series. Since Rand al'Thor had no part in that action, it is unlikely that anyone besides the Dark One can be identified as the Lord of Chaos. However, Brandon Sanderson, who completed Robert Jordan’s last three books often imposed his own interpretation on many concepts. His books stressed the chaos caused by Rand’s presence in Caemlyn and other cities, noting that the pattern demanded balance yet Cadsuane Sedai noticed no redeeming good to balance the evil. There are subtle ambiguities that could be argued that Sanderson changed from what Jordan originally planned that aficionados might make a very long article to detail i.e. the great healing power of Nynaeve unable to restore Rand’s hand, yet heal stilling, undo Compulsion, and bring a stabbed noble from the brink of death.
==Other mentions of "Lord of Chaos"==
===The Fourth Age===
The "Lord of Chaos" is mentioned in a children's game from the Fourth Age. It is represented in its entirety at the beginning of Lord of Chaos and seems to be the first time this phrase is mentioned in the series.
===Of the Shadow===
"Lord of Chaos" is also used in the context "Let the Lord of Chaos rule." The saying is associated with the Dark One's command to Darkfriends and the Forsaken to increase chaos.
Mazrim Taim utters the phrase, which many take as the final proof of Taim being a Darkfriend. The Asha'man in the room start laughing, suggesting that they too are Friends of the Dark.
===The Feast of Fools===
A holiday called the Feast of Fools is described as:
It is interesting to note that Rand has been given the title Lord of Chaos, and he certainly is a chosen one from a variety of prophecies. By merit of being ta'veren and a fulfillment of prophecy, a sheep herder with no experience or qualifications for ruling gives orders that are obeyed across nations.
Possibly, this connection to the Feast of Fools is the common association with the "Lord of Chaos," whether used by Darkfriends, in children's chanting, or in direct reference to Rand al'Thor.
===Knife of Dreams - Prologue: Embers Falling on Dry Grass===
Suroth (Darkfriend) has stalked to her chambers after news of attacks in Tarabon.
A woman in roiling flames appears and says "I am Semirhage", she offers Suroth to rule in the lands of the Return, tells Suroth of the death of the Empress Radhanan (might she live forever) of Seanchan, suggesting that Suroth could name herself Empress.
Suroth fears the the punishment of having her skin removed alive, for usurping the throne.
Semirhage says, “I see I didn’t make myself clear. Radhanan is dead, and her daughters, and her sons, and half the Imperial Court, as well. There is no Imperial family except for Tuon. There is no Empire. Seandar is in the hands of rioters and looters, and so are a dozen other cities. At least fifty nobles are contending for the throne."
Semirhage says that if Suroth disposes of Tuon, she is safe to declare herself Empress and tells her a ship from Seanchan will soon arrive with the news.
(Semirhage) She laughed again, and said something strange. “Let the lord of chaos rule.”
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