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 refuge. But they all soon learn how far the Dark One’s reach extends, and how few they can trust on the road.

Moiraine struggles with uncertainty while Lan struggles with their new companion. Rand wonders about Mat and Mat starts to wonder at himself. Egwene and Perrin take their first steps down a different path. An incredible new power is unleashed on the world.

Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face. Mat and Rand see strange ones. Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss.

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

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

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

Moiraine searches for Rand while Nynaeve mourns her losses.

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

A familiar face foils Moiraine and Rand's plans.