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{{title|The Last Battle}}
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{{povb28|Lan|Elayne|Uno|Logain|Gawyn|Tam|Pevara|Rand|Galad|Egwene|Faile|Perrin|Androl|Rhuarc|Silviana|Min|Demandred|Juilin|Fortuona|Bashere|Arganda|Olver|Leane|Talmanes|Ila|Hurin|Berelain|Taim}}
==Outline==
Mat leads the battle at the Field of Merrilor while Rand and Perrin fight their own battles. Lan kills Demandred.
==Summary==
{{pov2|Lan}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters3|Lan|Andere|Logain}}

Lan and Andere ride to the [[River Mora]] where they are to lead the cavalry as the frontline against the [[trolloc]]s and [[Shara]]ns. They see Logain there, with a group of [[Asha'man]] and [[Aes Sedai]]. They cross at [[Hawal Ford]] and attack the Sharans riding between bogs and [[Polov Heights]].

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{{pov2|Elayne}}
{{setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Elayne|Birgitte|Mat|Tuon}}

Elayne hears [[Draghkar]] in the [[Seanchan]] camp at the base of [[Dashar Knob]] and starts riding towards the noise.  Birgitte alerts her and she weaves a thunderclap, deafening those around here and rendering the Draghkar's call useless. They ride into the camp and see over a hundred of the Draghkhar. Elayne has Birgitte to tell one of the ''[[sul'dam]]'' to [[Heal]]. She enters the command building, where Mat tells her he had been expecting her. He explains that if he had revealed the true battle plan, it would have got back to the enemy. She asks what the real plan is, and he doesn't tell her. She realises that he can't say anything as it might be overheard.

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{{pov2|Uno}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters7|Uno|Allin|Aludra|Demandred|Einar|Kwamesa|Talmanes}}

On the [[Polov Heights|Heights]], Uno watches the battle begin to unfold, with Talmanes and Aludra ordering the [[dragons]]. A ''[[raken]]'' drops a message telling him to retreat down the southwestern slope. They begin to do this when they come under attack from the [[Shara]]ns.  Lightning rains down on them overwhelming the [[Aes Sedai]] and [[Asha'man]] defenders. An immense gateway opens behind them and they see [[Demandred]], who weaves [[balefire]] killing Kwamesa, then Einar. Uno realises the wisdom of the order to retreat and organises his men.

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{{pov2|Logain}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters10|Logain|Androl|Arel Malevin|Canler|Demandred|Emarin|Gabrelle|Jonneth|Karldin Manfor|Pevara}}

Logain stands by the [[Mora]], he releases the power from what had been a thirty nine person circle and tells the [[Asha'man]] and [[Aes Sedai]] with him that they are going to try and find the [[Seals]] that [[Taim]] has stolen. He tells them to kill any male channelers they encounter and most go, leaving just Gabrelle, Karldin and Arel. He tells Gabrelle that he has released the bond to Toveine and that he will kill her if he gets the chance. He is shocked when he feels envy through the bond to Gabrelle and thnks on how she had being trying to manipulate him.  He links with those remaining, drawing through the ''[[angreal]]'' that Rand had given him and tells them he means to be the one to kill Taim.

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{{pov2|Gawyn}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters9|Gawyn|Gareth Bryne|Demandred|Doesine|Egwene|Lelaine|Silviana|Siuan|Yukiri|}}

Gawyn watches the battle through a [[gateway]] created by [[Yukiri]]. Bryne suggests that Mat is trying to bait a trap. They see Demandred kill thousands of men, but there is nothing they can do, as even if they had their own full circle, they couldn't match his power.  Gawyn thinks that he had promised to stand in Egwene's shadow, but that didn't mean he had to stop doing important work. He takes out the rings he got from the [[bloodknife]]s and puts them on.

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{{pov2|Tam}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
'''Characters: [[Tam]], [[Abell]], [[Arganda]], [[Alliandre]], {{azi}}, [[Bayrd]], [[Dannil Lewin]], [[Galad]], [[Tinna]]'''

On the south bank of the [[Mora]], Tam fires arrows at [[Trollocs]] that are trying to cross.  Dannil tells him that [[Mat]] is sending infantry banners from the [[Legion of the Dragon]] to try and ensure that Tam's men are able to hold their positions. Tam says he will make sure Arganda and Galad know to expect reinforcements.

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{{pov2|Pevara}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters6|Pevara|Androl|Canler|Emarin|Jonneth|Theodrin}}

Pevara fights [[Trolloc]]s at [[Hawal Ford]]. She tells Androl her location through their thoughts and he comes to her through a [[gateway]], from the [[Shara]]n army. They move along the southwestern base of the [[Polov Heights|Heights]], saving a group of soldiers on the way. They join Jonneth, Canler and Theodrin and move through another gateway. Pevara and Androl link and they continue to fight, Androl killing Trollocs and [[Myrddraal]] through creative use of gateways. Lightning strikes at them and Androl loses his gateway, but despite being linked, Pevara is able to [[weave]] her own gateway  and they pass through to safety.

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{{pov2|Mat}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters6|Mat|Birgitte|Elayne|Galad|Mika|Tuon}}

Galad complains about Mat's decisions, but Mat tells him to do as he is told and hold the river. He agrees.  Elayne also complains, but Mat responds that they put him in charge so they should let him do his job. Elayne responds with the somewhat petty argument that they made him commander of the armies but that he isn't in charge. He sends the Ogier in as reinforcements at the ford and instructs Lan to swing round behind the second trolloc army at the ruins and hold position without engaging them and sends orders to Talmanes. He uses his looking glass and sees that the [[Shara]]ns have moved to intercept Lan, before Lan even receives his order and realises there is a spy in the command tent. Talmanes sends a response that his forces cannot fight and that the dragons need repairing. There are five or six that are functional and more that can be repaired, but Mat decides to wait before deploying them as once he does, Demandred will strike immediately. He goes outside the command tent to talk to Elayne, who weaves a [[ward]] against eavesdropping.  He tells her of the spy and that he plans to use it. He tells her that the battle is a little like cards, that you want your opponent to think they are winning and start betting too high, so that you can take advantage when the right hand comes along.  He tells her that Demandred has sent a force to block the river, which will succeed before long and that they need a solid defense in place when they come over the river bed. Elayne says she will go.  Mat goes back in the command tent thinking that Talmanes understood his signal and that Elayne is doing what he wanted, so now he just has to persuade Tuon.

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{{pov2|Galad}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Galad|Golever}}

Galad leads the [[Whitecloak]] cavalry against the [[Trollocs]]. After the charge, he searches out small groups of isolated men and orders them to the ruins so they can be formed into new banners. He thinks he might have given [[Mat]] too little credit.  He tells Golever that he doesn't expect the Trollocs to stop for the night and sees the river go dry.  At that he realises he did give Mat too little credit.  Golever hands him a letter from Mat instructing him to move to [[Hawal Ford]] and to wait for more orders once he sees [[Elayne]]'s banner.

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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting2|Shayol Ghul}}
{{Characters7|Rand|Dannil Lewin|Damer Flinn|Dark One|Jori Congar|Nynaeve|Tam}}

The Dark One shows Rand a possible future in which the [[Blight]] has overun the world. He sees Tam, Jori and Dannil working on a tree stump.  Insects swarm out of it and kill Jori. Dannil takes Rand to Nynaeve who then takes him to be [[turned]].  He learns that in this reality, Nynaeve, [[Egwene]], [[Cadsuane]] and [[Logain]] have all been turned and that [[Elayne]], [[Aviendha]] and [[Min]] are endlessly tortured. He refuses the reality of the world and it shatters. He takes the threads of [[the Pattern]] and tells the Dark One he will show him what is going to happen.

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{{pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters6|Egwene|Chubain|Gareth|Siuan|Silviana|Yukiri}}

Egwene sees tiny cracks in the rocks and Yukiri tells her they think they are a result of [[balefire]]. She looks at them in detail and sees they look into pure nothing.  She weaves and heals them turning them into normal cracks, before noticing that Gawyn is missing. Bryne goes to look for him and she sends Siuan to Mat and Tuon.  Egwene goes through a [[gateway]] and speaks with Chubain who says at first he thought [[Mat]] was mad, but he is now able to see his reasoning for some of what he has done, but does not understand why Mat abandoned the [[Polov Heights|Heights]] only to assault them again.

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{{pov2|Gawyn}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Gawyn|Demandred}}

Gawyn walks through the battlesite. He kills a Trolloc that is carrying the body of [[Symon]] and immediately regrets it. He sees where Demandred is, and runs after him, thinking that someone had to kill Demandred and that Egwene and Logain can't be risked, but he can. He sees Demandred and plans to sneak up on him, pull him off his horse and kill him but Demandred senses him and turns round, aiming [[balefire]] at Gawyn, which misses. He strikes Demandred's horse and prepares to kill him after he is thrown off.  A blast of air saves Demandred and the two begin to fight, Demandred waving off the [[Shara]]ns. Gawyn does well at first, with the edge the rings gives him, but despite the extra speed, is unable to land a hit on Demandred. Demandred channels to throw a rock at Gawyn, hitting him, before telling Gawyn that he is the saviour and that Rand is mad, as the [[Great Lord]] cannot be defeated. He says he will protect the world by destroying it and sheltering its people.  He also tells Gawyn that he believes that [[Mat]] is actually [[Lews Therin]] as no mortal general would have the skill Mat has shown. He tells Gawyn that his weakness is that he wields the sword, rather than becoming it. He stabs Gawyn in the stomach and tells Gawyn that if he survives, he should tell Lews Therin that Demandred is looking forward to a match between the two and has improved since they last met. Demandred leaves and Gawyn pulls himself onto a horse and rides off.

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{{pov2|Faile}}
{{Setting3|The|Blasted Lands}}
{{Characters4|Faile|Arrela|Mandevwin|Selande}}

Mandevwin insists that [[Vanin]] and [[Harnan]] are not [[Darkfriends]]. Faile assumes he must be wrong. She looks up at [[Thakan'dar]] and thinks she will get the [[Horn of Valere|Horn]] to [[Shayol Ghul]]. Selande and Arrela arrive from scouting and tell her they have seen a caravan.

They see [[the Town|a village]] in the foothills of Thakan'dar and that there is a central supply station not far from it. A [[gateway]] opens and men trudge through with carts. Faile and Mandevwin think that sneaking through the gateway might be their best option.  They see a group of [[Samma N'Sei]] and realise they won't be able to sneak past them so retreat to plan their next move.

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{{pov2|Perrin}}
{{Setting2|Mayene}}
{{Characters4|Perrin|Berelain|Janina|Uno}}

Perrin wakes in Berelain's palace. She tells him she has taken precautions to prevent the problems that occurred last time he spent the night in her tent. He learns that the armies now fight at the [[Field of Merrilor]] and that [[Faile]] vanished in a [[Bubble of Evil]].  He asks Janina if she can wash away his tiredness, but she says even if she knew how she wouldn't as he needs rest. He falls asleep, and considers the possibilities of the Wolf Dream, the Wolf Dream in the flesh, and true sleep and realises he needs true sleep or he will die.

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{{pov2|Androl}}
{{Setting3|Away from the|Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters5|Androl|Emarin|Jonneth|Pevara|Theodrin}}

The group rest and [[Heal]] their injuries while planning their next move. Androl thinks he is falling in love with Pevara, and is amused as he had thought love a thing for the young. He tells her that if they are going to get the [[Seals]] from [[Taim]], they will have to use stealth.

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{{pov2|Rhuarc}}
{{Setting2|Valley of Thakan'dar}}
{{Characters|Rhuarc|Baelder|Hessalam|Trask}}

Rhuarc stalks through Thakan'dar hunting [[Shadowspawn]] and [[Samma N'Sei]], who he thinks of as the Honorless. He and his companions come across a group that are unable to channel fighting [[Aiel]]. They slay them, but Trask is killed. He sneaks up on one of the red veiled men who is able to channel and kills him. He thinks that the [[Aes Sedai]] and [[Asha'man]] are tiring.  Hessalam uses [[compulsion]] on him, turning him into her adoring slave.

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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting|A possible future}}
{{Characters|Rand|Dark One}}

Rand walks through a large city in what was the [[Two Rivers]] in a world he has constructed. The Dark One tells him he has not eliminated suffering and that his vision is flawed. The Dark One attacks and the world becomes just a possibility.

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{{pov2|Silviana}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Silviana|Chubain|Egwene|Leilwin}}

Silviana attacks the [[Shara]]ns with fire.  The [[Tower]] forces have split in two, the infantry attacking on the [[heights]] and the other half, the cavalry, to the corridor between the bogs and the heights to attack the rear flank of Trollocs attacking the first group. She sees Egwene go pale and thinks she is under attack, but Egwene tells her that [[Gawyn]] has been injured. Egwene wants to go after him, but Silviana says it is too dangerous and suggests that Egwene pass the [[bond]] to her. Egwene refuses.

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{{pov2|Elayne}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Elayne|Birgitte|Galad|Gareth}}

Elayne looks across the riverbed to the [[Heights]], where a large number of Sharans have gathered on the heights. Birgitte tells her she now only has memories of her current life. Galad asks her why Mat wanted him there, but she has no idea.  A messenger arrives with a note from Mat. It has a note telling him to do what must be done along with a copy of his [[foxhead medallion|medallion]] that Elayne made. They don't understand, so Galad turns the page over, and sees further instructions that he is to go and kill as many Sharan channelers as he can. Bryne also arrives, to tell her that Gawyn had been that way and that no one knows where he is.

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{{pov2|Mat}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Mat|Logain|Mika|Tuon}}

Mat looks out on the battle, with the Trollocs crossing the riverbed, under fire from Tam's men. He hopes Tam can hold long enough for Lan and the Borderlanders to strike the rear flank. Logain enters and Mat tells him he needs the Asha'man to help the Aes Sedai. Logain tells him it is not his war, but Mat replies it is everyone's war. He says he and his men should be at [[Shayol Ghul]], but Mat realises he doesn't really mean this.  Logain tells him that none of them are able to face [[Demandred]] and Mat realises Logain wants to. Mat knows that he has to do something about Demandred, and that even though Logain stands little chance, he may be a distraction at least, so gives him permission. He suggests to Tuon that they move her to safety, but she says she can protect herself, choosing the matter as something to fight over so that Mat can fake a split with the [[Seanchan]].  Two guards enter and Mat notices that there is a gray man with them. He sees him pull out a knife as Mika shouts that there is channeling nearby.

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{{pov2|Min}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Min|Mat|Siuan|Tuon}}

Min throws herself at Fortuona, tipping over her chair as [[Ayyad]] and other [[Shara]]ns come though a hole they create in the wall. She sees Tuon abandon her costume for sleek silken trousers and shirt and run to Mat.  Min steps through the hole and runs round the building, encountering a male Ayyad, who catches a knife she throws at him, before being killed by Siuan stopping his heart.  She tells Siuan that Siuan was supposed to stay near Gareth, if she wanted to live and Siuan says she did that and they saved each other's lives.  Min tells her the  danger still exists.  Siuan tells her it is more important to save Mat, even if it costs both their lives. They see Mat fighting three [[gray men]], and one surviving ''[[damane]]'' who won't do anything as her ''[[sul'dam]]'' is dead. She sees one of the gray men has left Mat and is about to kill Tuon who she saves. She sees Siuan dead and with Mat and Tuon, steps outside.

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{{pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters|Egwene}}

Egwene instructs the [[Aes Sedai]] with her to try and stop the [[Shara]]ns' weaves while she attacks, intending to fight her way through them to [[Gawyn]].
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{{pov2|Demandred}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Demandred|Galbrait|Shendla|Taim}}

Demandred watches the battle through the eyes of a falcon as ravens are shot down by the [[Borderlander]]s.  He thinks it should give him an unsurmountable advantage, but the [[gateways]] that look down on the battle even things out. He considers [[Traveling]] to the command post at [[Dashar Knob]] but is concerned it might be a trap.  He wonders why the resistance encountered when diverting the river was a small unit of soldiers and townspeople.  He looks to his side and sees Shendla, with three other women and thinks that his affection for her is almost enough to change his heart. Galbrait, the leader of the [[Ayyad]] tells him she failed and that Mat escaped, but he says she wasn't supposed to kill him because he is beyond her skill. It is enough that she disrupted his command post.  Demandred still suspects that Mat is Lews Therin in disguise, but feels he can't prove it.  He thinks that to truly master battle tactics takes centuries. He admits to himself that in general, Lews Therin was more accomplished than he was, but that Demandred was the better general. He thinks that if Cauthon really is Lews Therin, he is a better general than he was in the [[Age of Legends]]. He wonders when Mat will commit the ''[[damane]]'' and if he can widen the fracture between them and the Aes Sedai.  The three Ayyad leave and he asks Shendla if she is worried, fighting alongside Trollocs and Halfmen despite not having given herself to the Shadow. She tells him she doesn't see his actions as evil, as he will remake the world and preserve her people.  He briefly wonders what he will do once Lews Therin is dead and the world has been remade.  Taim arives, through a [[True Power]] [[gateway]]. He mocks Demandred for losing the battle near the ruins and Demandred has two dozen of his Ayyad [[shield]] him but Taim seizes the True Power and fights back. Demandred shields him with a True Power shield and pulls energy out of him and the intense use of the True Power begins to unravel [[the Pattern]]. He tells Taim to keep away from him, from Lews Therin, and from the enemy general, but other than that he doesn't care what chaos he creates . He turns and weaves [[balefire]] from the True Power, destroying hundreds of the forces of [[the Light]]. He tells Taim to go and is amazed that he is able to Travel with the True Power.

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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting2|The Pit of Doom}}
{{Characters2|Rand|The Dark One}}

The Dark One tells Rand he will win eventually and prepares to show him another possible future.

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{{pov2|Juilin}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
'''Characters: [[Juilin]], [[Myk]], [[Charn (2)|Charn]]'''

Juilin leads a squad of pikemen against a [[Sharan]] troop.

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{{pov2|Pevara}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters6|Androl|Demandred|Emarin|Jonneth|Pevara|Theodrin}}

Androl and Pevara, wearing [[invert]]ed [[Mask of Mirrors]] walk through [[Darkfriends]], [[Shadowspawn]] and [[Sharan]]s. She is not pleased when he tells her she looks good in black.  Androl is disguised as [[Nensen]] and [[Emarin]] as [[Kash]]. Pevara is disguised as [[Alviarin]] and Theodrin as Rianna, with Jonneth simply as a Darkfriend. Pevara wonders about some of the battle tactics and Androl is able to telepathically explain some of what is going on. An old man interrupts the and says he will take them to the Wyld. She thinks on how she had intended to take multiple [[Asha'man]] warders, but can't continue her train of thought as it is interrupted by Androl's jealousy. Androl is surprised when she tells him Emarin prefers men. They see Demandred, who tells them that if he sees any [[Dreadlord]]s away from the fight against the [[White Tower]] forces, he will make them wish he had given them to the [[Trollocs]]. Androl thinks what they did was effective, as they know where to find [[Taim]].

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{{pov2|Galad}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Galad|Alhanra|Gawyn|Golever}}

Galad is feeling that the [[Last Battle]] may be the end of the world as he hunts [[Sharan]] [[channeler]]s. He sees three of them and approaches. One throws a ball of fire at him, which dissipates when it hits him, leaving him singed but unharmed. She looks at him in shock as he takes her head off with his sword. Golever comes to tell him that this is a great day and the [[Whitecloaks|Children]] should have done much more of it in the past. Alhanra tells him that he has found Gawyn, and Galad goes to see him. They see him, lying between two rocks and Galad assumes he is dead. Gawyn speaks and tells Galad that he had failed. Galad tells him not to die and that he won't be left without a brother, but Gawyn tells him he has one, that [[Tigraine]] went to the [[Waste]] and gave birth to a son on [[Dragonmount]]. He asks Galad not to hate [[Rand]] and dies.  Galad tells Golever to take the wounded to safety and plans to fight [[Demandred]]

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{{Pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Egwene|Silviana}}

Egwene feels [[Gawyn]] die and lashes out with [[the Power]] until Silviana makes her realise she is out of control. Someone weaves a [[gateway]] and she leaves the battlefield through it.

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{{pov2|Tam}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters2|Tam|Abell}}

Tam uses his last arrow, saving a [[Whitecloak]]. Downriver, the [[Legion of the Dragon]] is halting the [[Trollocs]] and his men are doing the same. He feels there is no reason to retreat, so tells the men to gather their weapons and leave the bows, for when they have more arrows, though he knows none will come. He splits the forces into two wedges, Tam leading one and [[Deoan]] leading the other. They attack.
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{{pov2|Fortuona}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters5|Fortuona|Galgan|Karede|Mat|Min}}

Fortuona refuses ''[[damane]]'' [[Healing]], though she thinks it a useful development. She realises that the [[Deathwatch Guards]] who allowed the assasins through will need punishment, as to deny it them would be to deny them their honour. She instructs Karede to go to the enemy and fight the ''marath'damane'' directly. She raises Min to [[the Blood]].  Tuon decides that it is time to misdirect the spy. She tells Mat that he holds the ultimate responsibility for the attack and is surprised to see Galgan frown, and that Mat has already converted him. She tells him that he is not serious enough and he laughs. Tuon is the only one to see an omen behind him, twin lines of smoke rising from the heights to signify a large gamble that will yield a large reward or a great cost. He tells Tuon he has had it with her and Seanchan ways and she tells him the Seanchan should never have joined the battle. She tells the Seanchan with her that other than the Deathwatch Guards, they are returning to Ebou Dar. She hopes the spy will simply see a young woman foolish enough to want to fight on her own and believe the ploy.

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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting2|The Pit of Doom}}
{{Characters4|Rand|Basel Gill|Renel|Shai'tan}}

The Dark One takes Rand to a world that could exist. He is at first surprised as it doesn't have any of the decay and devastation of the previous world he was shown.  When a street vendor, Renel, kills a street urchin with not even a second thought, and starts to look at Rand as though she would do the same to him, Rand begins to grow suspicious. He goes to [[The Queen's Blessing]], where he doesn't recognise the door guard, but Basel Gill is still the Innkeeper.  Gill tries to rob him and seems amazed at the idea that there would be laws against theft, claiming if a man can't keep what is his, he doesn't deserve it. Rand realises that the Dark One took people's consciences. He tells Shai'tan that he will show him the world's opposite.

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{{pov2|Mat}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters3|Mat|Karede|Min}}

Mat walks away from Tuon, a little concerned that she meant what she was saying. He asks Min to stay with her and watch. He sees Karede, who says he is going to the front line. Mat tells him that he is going there as well and the [[Deathwatch Guard]] are to come with him. Karede agrees as long as Mat does not call the Empress "Tuon" as that would be a bad omen.

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{{pov2|Tam}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters|Tam|Berelain|Dannil Lewin|Lan}}

Tam fights [[Trolloc]]s. He is not as strong as he had been as a young man, but with age has come maturity and an understanding of the void. The Trollocs turn and break as the [[Borderlander]]s arrive, forcing them into a vise with the [[Legion of the Dragon]]. He has held his position. Lan rides over to tell him he had wondered if the man who gave [[Rand]] his sword had earned it, but that he now knows. He salutes Tam.  He tells Tam that the battle is not done and that [[Demandred]] had sent a smaller force here to keep them from the battle at [[Hawal Ford]]. Lan leaves just before a [[gateway]] opens from [[Mayene]], bringing refugees from [[Caemlyn]] who had insisted on being brought to the battle. Tam thinks that battle is not the place for them, but when he sees them retrieving arrows, he thinks they can be of use. Berelain asks after [[Galad]].

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{{Pov2|Elayne}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters5|Elayne|Birgitte|Celebrain|Charlz Guybon|Theodohr}}

Birgitte tells Elayne that the command post at [[Dashar Knob]] has fallen and the [[Seanchan]] have retreated. Elayne says she will take charge until they hear from [[Mat]]. She realises that the [[Trollocs]] are slowly surrounding them and that their position is poor.  They are attacked by [[Demandred]] who sends [[balefire]] at them and demands that [[Lews Therin]] come to him as he hunts a woman Lews' loves.  Birgitte instructs Celebrain to raise a banner and ride in the opposite direction as a decoy. Elayne is not happy, as this is effectively a death sentence, but Birgitte makes her realise it is necessary.

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{{pov2|Galad}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters2|Galad|Demandred}}

Galad rides towards [[Demandred]]. He kills a male channeler and calls out to Demandred, telling him that the [[Dragon Reborn]]'s brother is there. He doesn't know what to make of this revelation. Demandred steps forward and Galad thinks he looks like Rand as they have a similar sense to them. Demandred says he is displeased that Lews Therin is ignoring him and the two begin to fight.

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{{pov2|Nynaeve}}
{{Setting|The Pit of Foom}}
{{Characters2|Nynaeve|Alanna}}

Unable to [[Heal]], Nynaeve uses her herbs to help Alanna.

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{{pov2|Mat}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters7|Mat|Davram Bashere|Deira Bashere|Loial|Karede|Teslyn|Tinna}}

Mat encounters Bashere at the back of the [[Andor]]an lines. Bashere has become king of Saldaea, but has refused to be crowned. Elayne's forces are holding, but are in danger of being surrounded. Mat has the [[Band of the Red Hand|band]] and the Andoran cavalry engaging the [[Trolloc]]s to prevent them separating the lines of pikes in Elayne's forces. He sends Bashere to Lan, with instructions to engage the Trollocs trying to move round the Andoran right flank. Mat rides towards the [[Dragonsworn]] and sees Loial and other Ogier, including some of the [[Gardeners]] breaking a Trolloc [[Fist]]. He takes the Ogier and continues on to the Dragonsworn and talks with Tinna. He learns Teslyn is with the Dragonsworn and asks for a [[gateway]] to move as many of the troops as possible, to move them to the top of the [[Heights]] with the intention of seizing the northern slope and preventing [[Demandred]] from fully surrounding [[Elayne]]'s armies.

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{{pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|Mayene}}
{{characters4|Egwene|Leilwin|Rosil|Silviana}}

Egwene wakes to hear Silviana and Rosil discussing her and realises she is in Mayene.  Rosil tells her she should rest but she replies that she can't afford to. She tells Silviana that she wants [[Vora's Sa'angreal]]. Silviana hesitates, but Egwene insists as Rosil reluctantly agrees. She says she will need another [[warder]] and chooses Leilwin.

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{{pov2|Galad}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Galad|Demandred}}

Demandred and Galad fight in darkness lit by [[Sharan]] torches. He injures Demandred, impressing him. Galad grabs him, but his muscle gives out from an earlier wound and he drops his sword. Demandred strikes, severing his right arm at the elbow. Demandred strikes and all goes black.

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{{pov2|Androl}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Androl|Mishraile|Pevara|Taim}}

Androl, disguised as [[Nensen]], and his companions look for Taim on the [[Heights]]. He sees Mishraile and Taim, holding one of the [[Seals]]. Taim asks him what he is doing and Androl tells him [[Demandred]]'s message, that he would kill any [[Dreadlord]] who is out of position.  Taim places a [[Mask of Mirrors]], thinking he is disguising Nensen as Androl and tells him to find and kill [[Logain]]. Androl stumbles, and as he gets up, steals Taim's pouch containing the Seals.

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{{pov2|Arganda}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Arganda|Abell|Lan|Tam}}

Demandred rants that Rand's brother lies dying and that he is the true saviour of the world. Arganda charges and hits a [[Trolloc]], which back hands him as it dies. When he wakes, Lan tells him that a second army, of [[Dragonsworn]] accompanied by a banner of cavalry had attacked the left flank and broke the [[Sharan]]s apart.  A flash of light reveals the sheer number of Trollocs and Arganda thinks that each man would have to kill at least five of them.

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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting|[[Caemlyn]] in a Possible Future}}
{{Characters3|Rand|Elayne|Shai'tan}}

Rand weaves the threads of [[the Pattern]] into a possible world, feeling it resist as he does, creating a world without the [[Dark One]].  He walks into the palace in Caemlyn and passes windows, gateways to other places, showing a rebuilt [[Malkier]], [[Tear (City)|Tear]] and [[Rhuidean]], surrounded by [[chora]] fields. He sees a stone slab, in what was the [[Blasted Lands]] where his body had been buried after the [[Last Battle]].  He sees Elayne who wonders if her daughter had pranked her with the [[Mask of Mirrors]]. When she realises it is Rand, she will invite [[Aviendha]] who is playing with children in Rhuidean. As she babbles on, Rand looks into her eyes and sees a shadow, similar to that in the eyes of someone who has been [[turned]]. He realises that the Dark One is not merely the source of evil, he is the manifestation of evil and that by removing him from existence, he has taken away the ability to do or be evil, condemning people to be insipid and vacuous. He realises the world he would create is horrible.

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{{pov2|Mat}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Mat|Karede}}

Mat sits on a dead Trolloc. Demandred didn't take his bait at the [[Hawal Ford|Ford]], having sent only [[Trolloc]]s and not [[Sharan]]s. Demandred is now trying to get behind [[Elayne]]'s forces, but Mat is managing to hold him off.  He is aware that the [[Ayyad]] are winning against the Aes Sedai. He sees something attacking the Sharans and watches them flee across the Heights.

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{{pov2|Olver}}
{{Setting3|The|Blasted Lands}}
{{Characters4|Olver|Aravine|Faile|Mandevwin}}

Olver and Faile's group walk through the Blasted Lands. They had attacked a [[Shadow]] supply train, defeating [[Lifa|a merchant]] and three [[Darkfriends]]. They free a string of captives, many of whom accompany them into the supply dump.  On their way in, they are stopped and Aravine claims to be Ansai, Lifa's partner. They are allowed through. A plump woman in white [[weaves]] a [[gateway]] and Aravine waves them through. On the other side, they see [[Dragonmount]] in the distance as the body of a member of the [[Band|Band of the Red Hand]] falls down a slope behind them and into the fire. Aravine comes through and points at Faile. Arrella, Selande and Mandevwin are captured by air. Aravine apologises and tells them she is a Darkfriend who thought she could escape her vows, but that she intends to take the [[Horn]] to [[Demandred]].  Olver thinks on what [[Mat]] would do and launches himself at the woman in white, stabbing her in the lower back.

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{{pov2|Leane}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters5|Leane|Doesine|Egwene|Raechin|Manda Wan}}

Leane and other [[Aes Sedai]] fight the [[Sharan]]s. They are attacked by male [[Ayyad]] and Doesine is killed. Leane feels pride at the way the Aes Sedai are holding out. She goes to Raechin who tells her she would like to know if there really is a way to make a man do as you wish.  They see that the Sharans have replaced the troops who had drawn away earlier with what looks like villagers. Raechin is still able to call lightening on them.  Manda Wan suggests pulling back to regroup at [[Dashar Knob]] but before they have the chance to, Egwene walks through them and releases a dozen flows of fire, killing Sharan channelers.
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{{pov2|Talmanes}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Talmanes|Aludra|Dennel|Melten}}

Talmanes and some of the [[Band]] are in a cavern somewhere, with no exit, found by one of the [[Asha'man]], trying to repair the [[dragons]].  He speaks with Dennel but decides it is too quiet, so starts singing [[Jak o' the Shadows]].  He thinks they will take part in the battle if they have to blast their way out.

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{{pov2|Faile}}
{{Setting|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters5|Olver|Aravine|Harnan|Faile|Vanin}}

The bonds holding Faile vanish and Aravine jumps on a horse and flees. Faile gets on [[Bela]] and gives chase. [[Trolloc]]s move to bar her way but one is killed by Harnan and Vanin and the other knocked out of her way, allowing Faile to pass. They explain that they were not trying to steal the [[Horn]], but [[Mat]]'s tabac. They had allowed themselves to be captured and were preparing to free the captives and escape.  They break off and intercept other riders and Faile continues after Aravine. She throws a knife, hitting her in the back and reclaiming the Horn.  With Bela nearing exhaustion, she considers swapping horses, but as she is doing so hears Olver and hands him the Horn, asking him to take it to Mat.

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{{pov2|Logain}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Logain|Androl|Emarin|Pevara}}

Logain asks why [[Taim]] didn't break the [[Seals]], but no one knows.  He wonders if he will ever have vengeance, but thinks vengeance seems empty. His [[Asha'man]] are in a small camp, below the bogs. He takes off his dragon pin and raises Androl to full Asha'man. Pevara tells him he should take the Seals to the Aes Sedai as they belong to the [[White Tower]], but he replies that the Amyrlin is as good as dead and he is a fitting steward. He tells them he is going to find [[Demandred]] and the others are to deal with Taim's men and the [[Sharan]] channelers, apart from [[Gabrelle]] who is to wait for him.  He thinks that if he can get Demandred's ''[[sa'angreal]]'', the world would tremble for him and the [[Black Tower]].

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{{pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Egwene|Jahar|Leilwin|Merise}}

Egwene leads an attack on the [[Sharan]]s seeking out [[Taim]].  Narishma gives a warning and she sends everyone away, apart from him, Merise and Leilwin.
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{{pov2|Ila}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Ila|Raen}}

Ila scours the battlefield, searching for survivors. Raen tells her that in the future he will not think so poorly of those who don't follow the [[Way of the Leaf]]. She sees [[Hanlon]] looking for arrows and wonders who is worse, those that fight, or those that avoid it because they are cowards, or seek to exploit the dead and injured.

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{{pov2|Olver}}
{{Setting2|The Blight}}
{{Characters2|Olver|Bela}}

Olver rides Bela, but a Trolloc arrow hits and kills her. He sees a crack in a rocky outcrop and is able to squeeze himself into it.

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{{pov2|Logain}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters3|Logain|Demandred|Gabrelle}}

Logain hurls himself through a [[gateway]] and strikes at Demandred, weaving fire, but the [[Sharan]]s throw themselves in the way, giving Demandred time to defend himself. Logain sees that the [[Andor]]an pike formations are close to failing after which it will be a rout. He and Demandred fight with the Power, Demandred weaving a [[Deathgate]] that leaves a trail of lava, some of which splashes Logain. Logain weaves lightning at him, but Demandred creates a weave which dissipates it harmlessly and [[shield]]s Logain. He begins to weave [[balefire]] and Logain throws a rock at him, striking him and causing him to drop the shield. Logain quickly prepares a shield and a gateway, and, as Demandred destroys the shield, he goes through the gateway, and back to be [[Heal]]ed by Gabrelle.
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{{pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters4|Egwene|Jahar|Mazrim Taim|Merise}}

Egwene fights Taim and comes close to [[shield]]ing him, but he [[balefire]]s the shield and [[Travel]]s away using the [[True Power]]. She launches herself at the [[Sharan]]s.
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{{pov2|Hurin}}
{{Setting2|Polov Heights}}
{{Characters2|Hurin|Lan}}

Hurin fights on Polov Heights, trying to prevent the [[Trolloc]]s from taking it.  The rest of the army is trying to push the [[Sharan]]s into the Trollocs fighting [[Elayne]]s forces, but [[Mat]]'s army is beginning to founder.

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{{pov2|Berelain}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters5|Berelain|Annoura|Galad|Kitan (character)|Ronja}}

Berelain organises the Healing and talks with Ronja about the possibility of ''[[gai'shain]]'' fighting. Kitan comes and takes her to Galad.  Annoura tells her she found him while [[Demandred]] was distracted fighting [[Logain]] and brought him back, but that she [[burned out|burned herself out]] in the process.

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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting2|The Pit of Doom}}
{{Characters9|Rand|Alanna|Beldeine|Davram Bashere|Deira Bashere|Hurin|Jori Congar|Karldin Manfor|Nynaeve}}

Rand watches people fight and die for him. He refuses to give in and the Dark One prepares one final world.

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{{pov2|Taim}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Taim|Demandred}}

On the [[Heights]], Taim can see the [[Trolloc]]s control the corridor between the Heights and the bogs to the south, while the [[Shara]]n army fights on the Heights. He thinks the key to the battle is to destroy the [[Aes Sedai]]. Demandred arrives and asks him how it is he failed and he tells him that Egwene had a ''[[sa'angreal]]''. Demandred gives him [[Sakarnen]], saying he won't need it if [[Lews Therin]] comes as their strengths must be matched if he is to show himself the better. Taim thinks him insane, far worse than when they first met. As he leaves, Demandred tells him that Sakarnen is bonded to him and if Taim tries to use it against him it will destroy Taim. He tells Taim to use [[balefire]] against the [[Amyrlin]].

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{{pov2|Elayne}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters3|Elayne|Birgitte|Daved Hanlon}}

Elayne has retreated to the ruins. A group of mercenaries, disguised as refugees attack her guards. She channels at one and the weave dissipates. She realises the man holds one of her [[foxhead medallion]]s as Hanlon grabs her and presses it to her skin. His comrades bring Birgitte and he kills her by beheading her. Another comes in with a dead body, dressed to look like Elayne. Hanlon says that the Dark One wants Elayne's babies, but doesn't need her. His companion says he can cut them out and keep them alive with a weave the [[Chosen]] taught him.

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{{Pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting2|The Pit of Doom}}
{{Characters2|Rand|Shai'tan}}

The Dark One shows Rand the final possibility - oblivion.

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{{pov2|Min}}
{{Setting|Unknown}}
{{Characters6|Min|Beslan|Galgan|Tuon|Tylee|Yulan}}

Min does not know her location. Galgan says that Mat has requested that the [[Seanchan]] return, but Yulan argues that Mat has proven himself reckless and he doesn't have confidence in him. Beslan and Galgan disagree. Tylee also says she thinks they should return. Yulan changes tack and says Mat fought well but is overmatched.  Min sees a chain above Yulan's head and realises he is being used as a spy under [[compulsion]]. She looks around to see if she can see who is controlling him and sees that one of the ''[[so'jhin]]'' has images around her. She is suspicious, but not enough to condemn the woman so announces there is a spy for the Shadow. The ''so'jhin'' looks up and Min is sure. She announces it is Yulan and when she sees the relief of the ''so'jhin'''s face throws a knife at her, which is held in air. The woman flees through a gateway.  Tuon tells Galgan to gather his troops as they are returning to Merrilor.

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{{pov2|Egwene}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters3|Egwene|Leilwin|Taim}}

As she fights, Leilwin comes to tell Egwene that  [[Logain]] has the [[Seals]]. Taim's [[balefire]] kills half a dozen [[Aes Sedai]], undoing several hours of their lives and restoring many [[Sharan]]s.  Egwene considers responding with balefire of her own, but realises it could make things worse. Leilwin tells her they must leave as they are being overrun. Egwene thinks on [[Perrin]]'s words that balefire is just a [[weave]] and creates her own weave, that she had tried earlier on the cracks, but much stronger, that she thinks of as the [[Flame of Tar Valon]]. She releases it against the balefire, overcoming it and shooting up Taim's arm, causing him to crystalise from the inside. She realises that if she releases [[the Power]] she will be [[burned out]]. She tells Leilwin to break the Seals at the moment the Light shines, releases the [[bond]] and pushes her through a [[gateway]]. Surrounded by hundreds of Sharan channelers, she draws in more power and releases her new weave, killing them and sealing the cracks Taim created.

{{Break}}

{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting|The [[Pit of Doom]]}}
{{Characters|Rand|Shai'tan}}

Rand sees Egwene die.
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{{Pov2|Leane}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters|Leane}}

Leane sees [[Sharan]]s crystalise. At the top of a fifty foot high column of crystal, she sees [[Vora's Sa'angreal|Vora's ]]''[[sa'angreal]]'' and realises the [[Amyrlin]] has fallen.

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{{pov2|Berelain}}
{{Setting2|Mayene}}
{{Characters2|Berelain|Galad}}

Galad briefly wakes to tell Berelain to take the [[Foxhead Medallion|Medallion]] back to [[Mat]].

{{Break}}

{{pov2|Mat}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters7|Mat|Arganda|Dannil Lewin|Demandred|Lan|Naeff|Neald}}

Arganda tells Mat that [[Egwene]] and half the [[Aes Sedai]] are dead, as are all the [[Sharan]] channelers, with the remaining [[Aes Sedai]] too weak to channel. Mat has joined his surviving forces together, strung out across the [[Heights]]. They are defending on two fronts as the [[Trolloc]]s have broken through on the east. Arganda tells him that [[Elayne]], [[Davram]] and six [[Aiel]] [[Clan Chief]]s are dead. Naeff and Neald arrive and tell him [[Tuon]] is waiting to return. He gives Naeff instructions for Tuon and tells Neald to go to [[Talmanes]]. He sees [[Lan]] riding towards [[Demandred]].

{{Break}}

{{pov2|Olver}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters|Olver}}

Trollocs try to get Olver.

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{{pov2|Loial}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters2|Loial|Erith}}

Loial sees Lan burst from the ranks of soldiers and tells Erith he is going to witness the fall of the last king of [[Malkier]].

{{Break}}

{{pov2|Arganda}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{Characters3|Arganda|Lan|Tam}}

Arganda lines up his men for a charge that Tam expects to fail.  Tam sees Lan riding to Demandred, his way blocked by [[Trolloc]]s and orders his men to fire on them. He looses a burning arrow.
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{{pov2|Lan}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters2|Lan|Demandred}}

Lan rides at the [[Trollocs]] wearing the [[Foxhead Medallion|Medallion]] he got from [[Berelain]]. Burning arrows rain down on them, creating an opening. He dismounts, to save [[Mandarb]] and attacks Demandred, exchanging three blows and drawing blood. Demandred asks him who he is and he replies "I am the man who will kill you".
{{Break}}

{{pov2|Min}}
{{Setting|Unknown}}
{{Characters|Min}}

Min rides a ''[[torm]]'' through a [[gateway]] back to the [[Field of Merrilor]].


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{{pov2|Rand}}
{{Setting3|The|Pit of Doom}}
{{characters|Rand}}

Rand sees Lan fight, [[Elayne]] captive, [[Rhuarc]] a slave to [[Graendal]] and [[Mat]]. He thinks he has failed, but hears a voice at the back of his mind, "let it go".

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{{pov2|Lan}}
{{Setting2|The Field of Merrilor}}
{{characters2|Lan|Demandred}}

Lan and Demandred fight, Lan avoiding rocks Demandred throws at him with [[the Power]], but Demandred is the better swordsman. He doesn't believe anyone of the third age could have the skill that Lan shows and stops talking and using the Power to concentrate on the sword. Finally, he tells Lan that he has him and that he can't win. Thinking of the time he taught Rand [[Sheathing the Sword]], Lan replies that Demandred didn't listen; that he wasn't there to win, but to kill him. And he does.

==Notes==
{{Annotated|
===Visions and Prophecies===
;Galad's body alone on a field, as if dead

;Glory of men, it's still to come
About Logain.

====Fulfilled====
;Gawyn
*Down one fork was his violent death, down the other, a long life and a death in bed. On one path, he would marry her, on the other, not. She knew what lay ahead, but not what way led to which. Suddenly he did see her, or seemed to, and smiled, and turned his horse along one of the forks.... ({{acos|7}})
Apparently, marrying Egwene was the fork that led to his violent death.
;Egwene
*She was struggling up a narrow, rocky path along the face of a towering cliff. Clouds surrounded her, hiding the ground below and the crest above, yet she knew that both were very far away. She had to place her feet very carefully. The path was a cracked ledge barely wide enough for her to stand on with one shoulder pressed against the cliff, a ledge littered with stones as large as her fist that could turn under a misplaced step and send her hurtling over the edge. It almost seemed this was like the dreams of pushing millstones and pulling carts, yet she knew it was a true dream. Abruptly, the ledge dropped away from under her with the crack of crumbling stone, and she caught frantically at the cliff, fingers scrabbling to find a hold. Her fingertips slid into a tiny crevice, and her fall stopped with a jolt that wrenched her arms. Feet dangling into the clouds, she listened to the falling stone crash against the cliff until the sound faded to nothing without the stone ever hitting the ground. Dimly, she could see the broken ledge to her left. Ten feet away, it might as well have been a mile off for all the chance she had of reaching it. In the other direction, the mists hid whatever remained of the path, but she thought it had to be farther away still. There was no strength in her arms. She could not pull herself up, only hang there by her fingertips until she fell. The edge of the crevice seemed as sharp as a knife under fingers. Suddenly a woman appeared, clambering down the sheer side of the cliff out of the clouds, making her way as deftly as if she were walking down stairs. There was a sword strapped to her back. Her face wavered, never settling clearly, but the sword seemed as solid as the stone. The woman reached Egwene's level and held out one hand. "We can reach the top together," she said in a familiar drawling accent ({{cot|10}}).
This is likely Egwene bonding Leilwin.
;Other
*Two dead men on the ground, surrounded by ranks and ranks of Trollocs ({{Tom|13}})
Likely Demandred and Lan, and she was mistaken about Lan being dead.

===Common Themes===
Egwene's creation of a counter to balefire is in keeping with the theme of balance.
===Mysteries===
;How does Mat spot the Gray Men?
This is the second time he's done it. Even Warders and Aes Sedai tend not to notice them, and they walk straight past Aiel.

;How does Min see auras around Moghedien?
When Moghedien was disguised as Marigan, she could only see things just out of her view, even though she tried to look.

===Characters===
;First Mention
[[Alix]], [[Alhanra]], [[Allin]], [[Baelder]], [[Brokel]], [[Celebrain]], [[Charn (2)|Charn]], [[Einar]], [[Galbrait]], [[Gerisch]], [[Lifa]], [[Kimtin]], [[Kitan (character)]], [[Kline]], [[Manda Wan]], [[Mallone]], [[Mika]], [[Myk]], [[Renel]], [[Shendla]], [[Sidama]], [[Stinger]], [[Symon]], [[Theodohr]], [[Tinna]], [[Trask]]
;First Appearance
[[Alix]], [[Alhanra]], [[Allin]], [[Baelder]], [[Celebrain]], [[Charn (2)|Charn]], [[Einar]], [[Galbrait]], [[Gerisch]], [[Kitan (character)]], [[Kline]], [[Manda Wan]], [[Mika]], [[Myk]], [[Renel]], [[Shendla]], [[Sidama]], [[Stinger]], [[Symon]], [[Theodohr]], [[Tinna]], [[Trask]]
===Character Development===
;Egwene
She dies.
;Gawyn
He dies.
;Logain
He is obsessed with never again being weak and having vengeance but is coming to accept that vengeance won't satisfy him.
;Taim
He dies.
;Siuan
She dies.
;Gareth
He dies.}}

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