My first thoughts are this
Andor is England. Seanchan is China or Japan. Aiel are Native Namericans. Traveling People are Jewish/Israelites. picture Tear as America because the fighting nobles remind me of American politicians.
Mant Seachan customs remind me of China:
1) hair styles and nail length signifying rank
2) royal family drama (rulers in China would "disappear" to see who was loyal to them and murder in the royal family was common)
3) the warriors who displeased Tuon begged to be put on the front line to get...