Moiraine and Lan lead the four villagers to safety, unsure which is the one from the prophecy. But the friends are equally unsure about their rescuers, especially once they see how far Moiraine is willing to go for her mission – and how far astray Lan is willing to lead them.

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

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

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

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

Egwene learns Rand's dark secret. Perrin stages a daring rescue. Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat, and Min hunt the Black Ajah.

Tensions flare between Egwene and Rand. Moiraine and Lan come to terms with their destiny.

Perrin begins to embrace his role as a leader among the people of the Two Rivers.