A dangerous visitor comes to the White Tower. Perrin returns home. Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine’s watchful eye.

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

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.