Fate leads Rand and the others to an inevitable showdown with their most formidable enemies yet.

A familiar face foils Moiraine and Rand's plans.

Rand makes a risky alliance and Egwene gathers her strength to confront the horror of her circumstances.

Moiraine and Rand flee for their lives. Egwene and Nynaeve encounter a new foe.

Moiraine searches for Rand while Nynaeve mourns her losses.

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.