One of the Domains of Darkover ruled by one of the seven Comyn families. Aldaran is the northernmost of the Domains. It is located high in the Hellers and is subject to severe winter weather. Roads are impassable during the colder months. The location and weather have been a great factor in Aldaran's isolation from the rest of the Domains. The crest of the Aldaran is the double headed eagle in red and black. This symbol may refer obscurely to the Aldaran Gift: the eagle watching both present and future. The eagle as a mountain bird, fiercely independent, is obvious symbolism.