Nynaeve faces her greatest fears. Rand seeks guidance on his powers from an unexpected source.

The Two Rivers youths forge new relationships, while Lan tries to mend an old one.

Moiraine, Lan, Nynaeve, Egwene, Perrin, and Mat find themselves more alone than ever.

Moiraine faces the consequences of her actions. Mat faces the darkness in himself. Egwene faces the most powerful woman in the world.

Moiraine and Lan find help in an unexpected – and unwanted – quarter, as the separated villagers try to find their way back to each other, or at least to…