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| − | After being subjected to the [[Chair of Remorse]], [[Talene]] forswears her [[Black Ajah]] oaths and re-swears the Three Oaths, | + | After being subjected to the [[Chair of Remorse]], [[Talene]] forswears her [[Black Ajah]] oaths and re-swears the Three Oaths, as well as one to obey [[Seaine Herimon|Seaine]], [[Pevara]], [[Yukiri]], [[Doesine]] and [[Saerin]]. She insists [[Elaida]] must be Black as the Black always knows what Elaida plans. Although they all doubt it, no one realizes [[Alviarin]] is Black. [[Taim]] arrives to meet with [[Elayne]]. He tells her he has ''damane'' and ''sul'dam'' for her. He grants her permission to inspect [[the Black Tower]]. She is instructed to strip for the first-sister ceremony while Taim is there. The ceremony involves the creation of a bond, in some ways similar to the [[Warder]] bond, between her and [[Aviendha]]. In the Black Tower, [[Toveine]] considers the various factions present and how she might be able to use them to escape. [[Logain]] is trying to find men interested in Healing severing. It is announced that [[Damer]], [[Jahar]] and [[Eben]] are rebels. [[Rand]] lays false trails and tells [[Min]] he plans to cleanse ''saidin''. |
| − | [[Perrin]] returns from meeting [[Masema]] who is keen to go to Rand but not by using the One Power. | + | [[Perrin]] returns from meeting [[Masema]], who is keen to go to Rand, but not by using the One Power. Perrin learns [[Faile]] has been taken by the Shaido. [[Alliandre]] tells the [[Aiel]] who she is. [[Galina]] Heals the prisoners. Alliandre, Faile and [[Morgase]] are set to work as [[Sevanna]]'s maids and told to spy on her by [[Therava]]. Galina enlists them to fetch an [[Oath Rod]] in return for aiding their escape. Perrin learns Masema has been meeting with the [[Seanchan]]. Masema agrees to help Perrin look for Faile, even accepting the use of Travelling. |
| − | [[Hanlon]] organizes and foils an attack on Elayne and is named Captain of her bodyguard. Rand Travels to [[Caemlyn]] to meet [[Nynaeve]] and arrange | + | [[Hanlon]] organizes and foils an attack on Elayne and is named Captain of her bodyguard. Rand Travels to [[Caemlyn]] to meet [[Nynaeve]] and to arrange the cleansing ''saidin''. Nynaeve teaches the [[Windfinder]]s and [[Talaan]] asks to be a novice. [[Alivia]] and two of the ''[[damane]]'' decide they no longer wish to be ''damane''. The ''[[sul'dam]]'' refuse to admit they can channel. Min forces Rand to meet with Elayne and Aviendha. He tells all three he loves them and they tell him the same, much to Nynaeve's disgust. All three of them bond him as their Warder and all are concerned about the pain he feels and that the only emotion they can sense is his love for them. He sleeps with Elayne, much to [[Birgitte]]'s displeasure, getting her pregnant according to one of Min's viewings. Min, [[Lan]] and Nynaeve leave with Rand, taking Alivia, ''angreal'' and ''ter'angreal''. [[Merilille]] returns from meeting the Borderland army and Elayne goes to meet them. She decides to use their presence in [[Andor]] to try and unite the factions behind her. On her return, she learns from [[Norry]] that there are four small armies approaching from the east. |
| − | [[Harine]] argues with [[Cadsuane]]. [[Sorilea]] announces that the | + | [[Harine]] argues with [[Cadsuane]]. [[Sorilea]] announces that the last of the captive [[Aes Sedai]], all [[Red]], have sworn fealty to Rand. [[Corele]] announces that Damer has Healed [[Irgain]]. He is allowed to Heal the other two Aes Sedai stilled by Rand. [[Alanna]] collapses and will not wake. [[Dobraine]] impresses Cadsuane by telling her that he has sent [[Darlin]] and [[Caraline]] to [[Tear]], where Darlin is to be Steward. |
| − | The Forsaken learn of the decision to cleanse ''saidin'' and are told by [[Moridin]] to kill Rand to stop him. [[Tuon]] arrives in [[Ebou Dar]], regretful over having [[Lidya|a ''damane'']] beaten for a telling of the future she did not like. [[Mat]] tries to persuade [[Aludra]] to help him make weapons and [[Beslan]] to be sensible. | + | The Forsaken learn of the decision to cleanse ''saidin'' and are told by [[Moridin]] to kill Rand to stop him. [[Tuon]] arrives in [[Ebou Dar]], regretful over having [[Lidya|a ''damane'']] beaten for a telling of the future she did not like. [[Mat]] tries to persuade [[Aludra]] to help him make weapons, and to persuade [[Beslan]] to be sensible. Mat sees that the [[Nesta din Reas Two Moons|Mistress of the Ships]] has been executed for rebellion. He arranges passage out of Ebou Dar with the circus. He is attacked by the ''[[gholam]]'' and saved by [[Noal]], who distracts it. He meets Tuon, stopping the dice in his head. She offers to buy him from [[Tylin]] and takes a general interest in him, later offering to buy his ''ashandarei''. |
| − | [[Setalle Anan|Mistress Anan]] shows him [[Joline]]. | + | [[Setalle Anan|Mistress Anan]] shows him [[Joline]]. Mat agrees to help them escape, along with [[Teslyn]], who, he learns, warned Elayne and Nynaeve, just to spite Elaida. Teslyn insists he also free [[Edesina]]. Mat sees [[Domon]] and [[Egeanin]] together. [[Bethamin]] is told by [[Almurat Mor|a Seeker]] to befriend Egeanin, in order to spy on her, but Bethamin warns her instead. Domon decides to enlist Mat's help as he remembers him escaping Trollocs. Tylin tells Mat that she is going with [[Suroth]] to see which lands will be hers. He talks [[Juilin]] into stealing an ''[[a'dam]]'' and a ''damane'' dress. Setalle tries to hold Joline with it, but both fall to the floor whimpering. Domon accosts him and Mat persuades Egeanin to leave quickly with him, and also to procure for him three ''sul'dam''. He releases [[Nestelle]], a Windfinder who promises to wait before trying to free the others. Mat is forced to tie up Tylin, who has returned unexpectedly. Tuon tries to stop him leaving, but Mat and Noal tie her up. Juilin brings [[Amathera]]. Egeanin reveals that Tuon is the Daughter of the Nine Moons when she sees her. Mat says that she is his wife. [[Selucia]] arrives and relaxes when Mat promises not to hurt her but to take her with them, which causes Tuon to smile. |
| − | In [[Far Madding]], Rand fights [[Kisman]] and [[Rochaid]], killing Rochaid. Kisman escapes but is killed by [[Fain]] who wants Rand for himself. Min worries that Rand felt nothing. [[Isam]]/[[Luc]] is killing people for one of the Forsaken who hides his identity. Cadsuane takes Harine, [[Shalon]], various Aes Sedai and the [[Asha'man]] [[Warder]]s to Far Madding | + | In [[Far Madding]], Rand fights [[Kisman]] and [[Rochaid]], killing Rochaid. Kisman escapes but is killed by [[Fain]], who wants Rand for himself. Min worries that Rand felt nothing. [[Isam]]/[[Luc]] is killing people for one of the Forsaken, who hides his own identity. Cadsuane takes Harine, [[Shalon]], various Aes Sedai and the [[Asha'man]] [[Warder]]s to Far Madding. Shalon notices tensions between the groups. It is revealed that within Far Madding is a ''ter'angreal'' that mimics a ''stedding'', in that no one can sense [[the One Power]] or channel within its bounds. Cadsuane talks to [[Aleis Barsalla|the First Council]] and [[Verin]] mentions the dangers of upsetting anyone with an army as large as the Dragon Reborn’s. [[Alanna]] goes to see Rand. He sends her to Haddon Mirk to deal with the Tairen rebels. Verin decides not to poison Cadsuane after learning of her intent to remind Rand that he is human. |
| − | Rand learns the Stone is under siege and that the Seanchan are advancing into [[Illian]]. He gets Verin to ask Cadsuane to be his advisor. Nynaeve and Cadsuane are revealed to be carrying channeling wells. Rand, Nynaeve and [[Lan]] go to kill [[Torval]] and [[Gedwyn]]. They watch | + | Rand learns that the Stone is under siege and that the Seanchan are advancing into [[Illian]]. He gets Verin to ask Cadsuane to be his advisor. Nynaeve and Cadsuane are revealed to be carrying channeling wells, a type of ter'angreal that allows them to store a measure of the Power and use it, even in Far Madding. Rand, Nynaeve and [[Lan]] go to kill [[Torval]] and [[Gedwyn]]. They watch them enter their dwelling, and are then lifted in by Nynaeve, using the One Power. Min and Alivia fetch Cadsuane. Inside, Torval and Gedwyn are dead, having been killed by Fain. Fain attacks Rand, who is severely affected by the pain in his side. [[Toram Riatin|Toram]] attacks Lan, but is quickly dealt with. Fain flees. Rand and Lan are arrested by men who were sent to investigate Nynaeve's use of the Power. Cadsuane intimidates the rulers into releasing Rand by showing them that she can use the Power within Far Madding. |
| − | They Travel to | + | They Travel to a spot outside [[Shadar Logoth]]. Rand and Nynaeve link and use the two great ''sa'angreal''. He links the taint to the city using ''saidar''. The others form into groups to try and protect him, taking ''angreal''. Cadsuane maintains a shield around him and Nynaeve, while [[Elza]], [[Merise]] and Jahar stay near him for added protection. Damer, [[Sarene]] and Corele fight [[Demandred]]; Shalon, Verin and [[Kumira]] fight [[Graendal]]; Eben, [[Daigian]] and [[Beldeine]] fight [[Aran'gar]], who, they are surprised to discover, can use ''saidin''. Alivia fights [[Cyndane]] and Elza kills [[Dashiva]]. [[Moghedien]] avoids fighting and sees a great black dome form, and when it collapses she is sucked towards it. The taint is shown to be gone, but Kumira and Eben are killed. Damer Heals everyone else. |
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Revision as of 11:40, 3 April 2010
Author: Toral Delvar
After being subjected to the Chair of Remorse, Talene forswears her Black Ajah oaths and re-swears the Three Oaths, as well as one to obey Seaine, Pevara, Yukiri, Doesine and Saerin. She insists Elaida must be Black as the Black always knows what Elaida plans. Although they all doubt it, no one realizes Alviarin is Black. Taim arrives to meet with Elayne. He tells her he has damane and sul'dam for her. He grants her permission to inspect the Black Tower. She is instructed to strip for the first-sister ceremony while Taim is there. The ceremony involves the creation of a bond, in some ways similar to the Warder bond, between her and Aviendha. In the Black Tower, Toveine considers the various factions present and how she might be able to use them to escape. Logain is trying to find men interested in Healing severing. It is announced that Damer, Jahar and Eben are rebels. Rand lays false trails and tells Min he plans to cleanse saidin.
Perrin returns from meeting Masema, who is keen to go to Rand, but not by using the One Power. Perrin learns Faile has been taken by the Shaido. Alliandre tells the Aiel who she is. Galina Heals the prisoners. Alliandre, Faile and Morgase are set to work as Sevanna's maids and told to spy on her by Therava. Galina enlists them to fetch an Oath Rod in return for aiding their escape. Perrin learns Masema has been meeting with the Seanchan. Masema agrees to help Perrin look for Faile, even accepting the use of Travelling.
Hanlon organizes and foils an attack on Elayne and is named Captain of her bodyguard. Rand Travels to Caemlyn to meet Nynaeve and to arrange the cleansing saidin. Nynaeve teaches the Windfinders and Talaan asks to be a novice. Alivia and two of the damane decide they no longer wish to be damane. The sul'dam refuse to admit they can channel. Min forces Rand to meet with Elayne and Aviendha. He tells all three he loves them and they tell him the same, much to Nynaeve's disgust. All three of them bond him as their Warder and all are concerned about the pain he feels and that the only emotion they can sense is his love for them. He sleeps with Elayne, much to Birgitte's displeasure, getting her pregnant according to one of Min's viewings. Min, Lan and Nynaeve leave with Rand, taking Alivia, angreal and ter'angreal. Merilille returns from meeting the Borderland army and Elayne goes to meet them. She decides to use their presence in Andor to try and unite the factions behind her. On her return, she learns from Norry that there are four small armies approaching from the east.
Harine argues with Cadsuane. Sorilea announces that the last of the captive Aes Sedai, all Red, have sworn fealty to Rand. Corele announces that Damer has Healed Irgain. He is allowed to Heal the other two Aes Sedai stilled by Rand. Alanna collapses and will not wake. Dobraine impresses Cadsuane by telling her that he has sent Darlin and Caraline to Tear, where Darlin is to be Steward.
The Forsaken learn of the decision to cleanse saidin and are told by Moridin to kill Rand to stop him. Tuon arrives in Ebou Dar, regretful over having a damane beaten for a telling of the future she did not like. Mat tries to persuade Aludra to help him make weapons, and to persuade Beslan to be sensible. Mat sees that the Mistress of the Ships has been executed for rebellion. He arranges passage out of Ebou Dar with the circus. He is attacked by the gholam and saved by Noal, who distracts it. He meets Tuon, stopping the dice in his head. She offers to buy him from Tylin and takes a general interest in him, later offering to buy his ashandarei.
Mistress Anan shows him Joline. Mat agrees to help them escape, along with Teslyn, who, he learns, warned Elayne and Nynaeve, just to spite Elaida. Teslyn insists he also free Edesina. Mat sees Domon and Egeanin together. Bethamin is told by a Seeker to befriend Egeanin, in order to spy on her, but Bethamin warns her instead. Domon decides to enlist Mat's help as he remembers him escaping Trollocs. Tylin tells Mat that she is going with Suroth to see which lands will be hers. He talks Juilin into stealing an a'dam and a damane dress. Setalle tries to hold Joline with it, but both fall to the floor whimpering. Domon accosts him and Mat persuades Egeanin to leave quickly with him, and also to procure for him three sul'dam. He releases Nestelle, a Windfinder who promises to wait before trying to free the others. Mat is forced to tie up Tylin, who has returned unexpectedly. Tuon tries to stop him leaving, but Mat and Noal tie her up. Juilin brings Amathera. Egeanin reveals that Tuon is the Daughter of the Nine Moons when she sees her. Mat says that she is his wife. Selucia arrives and relaxes when Mat promises not to hurt her but to take her with them, which causes Tuon to smile.
In Far Madding, Rand fights Kisman and Rochaid, killing Rochaid. Kisman escapes but is killed by Fain, who wants Rand for himself. Min worries that Rand felt nothing. Isam/Luc is killing people for one of the Forsaken, who hides his own identity. Cadsuane takes Harine, Shalon, various Aes Sedai and the Asha'man Warders to Far Madding. Shalon notices tensions between the groups. It is revealed that within Far Madding is a ter'angreal that mimics a stedding, in that no one can sense the One Power or channel within its bounds. Cadsuane talks to the First Council and Verin mentions the dangers of upsetting anyone with an army as large as the Dragon Reborn’s. Alanna goes to see Rand. He sends her to Haddon Mirk to deal with the Tairen rebels. Verin decides not to poison Cadsuane after learning of her intent to remind Rand that he is human.
Rand learns that the Stone is under siege and that the Seanchan are advancing into Illian. He gets Verin to ask Cadsuane to be his advisor. Nynaeve and Cadsuane are revealed to be carrying channeling wells, a type of ter'angreal that allows them to store a measure of the Power and use it, even in Far Madding. Rand, Nynaeve and Lan go to kill Torval and Gedwyn. They watch them enter their dwelling, and are then lifted in by Nynaeve, using the One Power. Min and Alivia fetch Cadsuane. Inside, Torval and Gedwyn are dead, having been killed by Fain. Fain attacks Rand, who is severely affected by the pain in his side. Toram attacks Lan, but is quickly dealt with. Fain flees. Rand and Lan are arrested by men who were sent to investigate Nynaeve's use of the Power. Cadsuane intimidates the rulers into releasing Rand by showing them that she can use the Power within Far Madding.
They Travel to a spot outside Shadar Logoth. Rand and Nynaeve link and use the two great sa'angreal. He links the taint to the city using saidar. The others form into groups to try and protect him, taking angreal. Cadsuane maintains a shield around him and Nynaeve, while Elza, Merise and Jahar stay near him for added protection. Damer, Sarene and Corele fight Demandred; Shalon, Verin and Kumira fight Graendal; Eben, Daigian and Beldeine fight Aran'gar, who, they are surprised to discover, can use saidin. Alivia fights Cyndane and Elza kills Dashiva. Moghedien avoids fighting and sees a great black dome form, and when it collapses she is sucked towards it. The taint is shown to be gone, but Kumira and Eben are killed. Damer Heals everyone else.
