The Sandgorgon helped to break down the last gates of Revelstone, and later, slew the Raver Samadhi Sheol in the body of Grimmand Honninscrave. After rending the Raver's spirit, Nom was able to consume the essence, granting it intelligence, and the ability to speak mind to mind.

The social structure of the Sandgorgon is simple: The strongest on top, the weakest on the bottom. They will battle each other for dominance quite often, and the current leader, and leader for most of their history, as far as we can tell, is called Nom. No sandgorgon has been able to defeat him yet, and therefor he is still the leader.

Nom is the lead Sandgorgon. Nom, being their leader, is the most powerful of them. He is quiet for the most part, lacking a mouth, but can communicate directly into even the most well-protected mind. He is no different from any other Sandgorgon on the outside, but he is …

A mighty battle ensues, during which Linden summons the Sandgorgon Nom for aid. An army of Sandgorgons appears and enters the melee, turning the tide of battle in favour of Linden's company; Roger Covenant retreats, and the Harrow and Esmer vanish.

Nom is the name of the Sandgorgon who rent Samadhi Sheol.

Once there, Covenant stuns the others by summoning a Sandgorgon, the beast responsible for the deaths of two of his Haruchai companions in the previous book. The Sandgorgon, grateful to Covenant for having previously spared its life, breaches the outer defenses of the great Keep.

The Sandgorgons are a race of beings that dwell in the Great Desert in Bhrathairain. The once attacked the city of Bhrathair and though they lost they killed all of the two-hundred Giants in the service of the city.

Sandgorgons are creatures of unending rage. They are built for destruction and are fueled by eons of frenzied anger. Trapped in mystic, desert prison, sandgorgons can only be released from their confinement if they are summoned by someone calling their name. Once summoned, they must kill the person who said their name.

Nom: A Sandgorgon with a powerful presence, Nom is fierce and memorable, representing the untamed nature of their quest. Elohim: Ethereal beings representing immense power; they embody the theme of isolation versus connection in their omnipotent nature.

Sandgorgon Nom: A fearsome creature with surprising depth, providing both menace and complexity to the group’s dynamics. Pitchwife: A Giant who offers comedic relief and emotional support, showcasing the strength of friendship amidst adversity.