In the fictional world of Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Cairhien (pronounced "KEYE-ree-EHN" according to Robert Jordan's glossaries) is a nation that borders the Spine of the World. Its capital city is Cairhien, an Old Tongue word that means "Hill of the Golden Dawn." The city and country were weakened in the Aiel War, and again by recent civil war and unrest, and is currently under the hand of the Dragon Reborn, Rand al'Thor.