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

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

Nynaeve and Elayne are given a deadly mission. Perrin learns the consequences of his rage. Lanfear begins to play a dangerous game.

Rand faces the forgotten history of his family as Moiraine learns the devastating truth of her future.