Ihvon

**Ihvon** is a character in *The Wheel of Time* television series. He is portrayed by Emmanuel Imani.

Ihvon is one of Alanna Mosvani's two Warders, the other being Maksim. "The three of them have a complicated relationship built on love, sex and respect that welds them into a fearsome force in battle."

## History

### Early life

Ihvon was born in Andor. He chose to become a Warder, as he had fallen in love with Alanna Mosvani. Meanwhile, Maksim came to the White Tower as he had fallen in love with Ihvon. Both Ihvon and Maksim were bonded by Alanna, and the three all became lovers of one another.

### Season 1

Maksim and Ihvon are camped with the Aes Sedai after the capture of Logain Ablar. They have dinner with the other Warders and Nynaeve al'Meara, and Ihvon is affectionately sitting by Maksim, as Stepin is joking about Lan's history. Nynaeve says she found Lan by tracking him, and Ihvon and the others laugh. When Nynaeve says that Warders are more fun than they look, Maksim jokes that he "looks fun", prompting a joking and exasperated response from Ihvon that Nynaeve not encourage him. Nynaeve says that the Warders "serve" the Aes Sedai, and the group falls silent, with Stepin explaining that their bond is stronger than anything, and they serve Aes Sedai who serve the world. Lan says that this makes them proud to stand by the Aes Sedai, and Ihvon jokes that it also makes them tired -- a sexual innuendo that the other Warders also joke about. When Alanna by the fire, Maksim and Ihvon retire with her for the night, and before leaving Ihvon once more says suggestively, "We're exhausted." As they leave, Nynaeve realizes that the three of them are together, and the remaining Warders chuckle at her surprise.

When Logain's followers attack the Aes Sedai camp, Ihvon and Maksim stand by Alanna as they hold off the oncoming army to let the others return to the cave, as they realize that Logain must have broken free. As Alanna unleashes a massive attack of the One Power, Ihvon and Maksim fight off many of Logain's soldiers. The three return to the cave as Liandrin and the other sisters link to gentle Logain, and Ihvon witnesses Alanna join the Aes Sedai in doing so.

Ihvon attends the mass funeral held for Kerene Nagashi, the King of Ghealdan, and the other combatants who fell in battle. The group makes their way back to Tar Valon over a month with Logain kept on a leash, and returns to the White Tower. Ihvon, Maksim and Lan are with Stepin as he prepares to melt Kerene's Great Serpent ring. Stepin considers being bonded by Alanna in order to help the loss of Kerene and serving alongside Maksim and Ihvon, but struggles with the idea of being bonded to someone else. Eventually, he commits suicide due to the great sense of depression induced by his Aes Sedai's death. Ihvon attends Stepin's funeral with the other Warders and guests, dressed all in white.

When Alanna is called to the Hall of the Tower to answer for the extrajudicial gentling of Logain, Ihvon and Maksim are waiting for her when she is dismissed with the other Aes Sedai. They seamlessly fall into step behind Alanna as she speaks with Moiraine.

### Season 2

Egwene is extremely embarrassed to walk in on Ihvon, Maksim and Alanna during an intimate moment when she is cleaning up in Aes Sedai personal quarters as part of her novice duties.

Later, Nynaeve spars with Ihvon and Maksim, as she is unable to get over her channeling block. Ihvon and Maksim tell her that she can succeed if she focuses on whatever brought her to the Tower.

## Relationships

### Alanna and Maksim

Alanna, Ihvon, and Maksim are all lovers of one another. They have an extremely close relationship, and fight fiercely in battle together.

## Physical appearance

Ihvon has dark brown skin and dark brown eyes. He keeps his black hair very short, nearly shaved. He wears clothing that's fit for fighting and riding. His primary weapon is a bow.

## Quotes

> **Nynaeve**You Warders are more fun than you look.**Maksim**Except me, of course. I look fun.**Ihvon**Uh, don't encourage him.— 1.04 *The Dragon Reborn*

> **Nynaeve**And what does that make you?**Lan**Proud.**Ihvon**And tired.**Maksim**[chuckles] Especially Lan. How he keeps up with Moiraine...**Lan**You should talk.**Ihvon**He's right. We're exhausted.— 1.04 *The Dragon Reborn*

## Trivia

* Ihvon is one of the confirmed LGBT+ characters in *The Wheel of Time*.

## Changes from the book series

Ihvon is an adaptation of the character of the same name  (*book spoilers!*) from the book series.

* Origin: Ihvon's nationality is not confirmed in the book series, but in the television continuity, he is Andoran.

## References

1. ↑ *Deadline*: The Wheel Of Time’: Amazon Adds Three To Cast Of Series Based On Fantasy Books by Denise Petski, December 23, 2019.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official X-Ray for Prime Video: *The Wheel of Time*, under the "Characters" section (login required), section labeled "Ihvon". Retrieved November 26, 2021.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *The Wheel of Time*, season 2 episode 1: *A Taste of Solitude*.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *The Wheel of Time*, season 1 episode 4: *The Dragon Reborn*.
5. ↑ *The Wheel of Time*, season 1 episode 5: *Blood Calls Blood*.
6. ↑ *The Wheel of Time*, season 1 episode 6: *The Flame of Tar Valon*.