Bukama Marenellin

Origin

Born and raised in Malkier, Bukama became a soldier like many men in the Borderlands. After the birth of al'Lan Mandragoran and the betrayal of Malkier to the Shadow, he was sent along with nineteen other men to carry the young prince to safety in Shienar. He personally carried the child on his back for the entire trip. He was one of only five bodyguards to survive the journey to Shienar, and spent Lan's youth teaching him the ways of Malkier and of a soldier. He was the last surviving bodyguard by the time of the Aiel War.  

Creation

Bukama was created by Robert Jordan for his book series The Wheel of Time, making his first appearance in the prequel, New Spring. He made his first appearance in comics in Wheel of Time: New Spring #1, written by Jordan and Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Mike Miller.   

Major Story Arcs

New Spring 

Bukama continues to travel alongside Lan, aiding in his never-ending fight against the Shadow. During the Aiel War he fights alongside Lan, and the pair then spend some time in the south, where they meet Moiraine Damodred. She asks to travel with them, and they go to the city of Chachin in Kandor. There, he and Lan help Moiraine seek out members of the Black Ajah, with Lan ordering him to spy on suspected Black Merean Redhill. She orchestrates his murder at the hands of the Darkfriend Ryne Venamar.  

Powers and Abilities

Bukama was a gifted soldier and skilled swordsman. He had a gift for tracking and spying on others, and was noted for his stealth and awareness of his surroundings.  

Other Media

Literature

The Wheel of Time 
Bukama was originally created for the Wheel of Time series of books. He has thus far appeared in one book in the series.