In the aftermath of the battle at Dumai’s Wells, Rand al'Thor consolidates his rule over Cairhien and Caemlyn while recovering from his imprisonment by the Aes Sedai. He pursues the renegade Sammael into the shadows of Shadar Logoth to secure the crown of Illian. Meanwhile, Elayne Trakand and Nynaeve al'Meara search the humid city of Ebou Dar for the Bowl of the Winds, a ter'angreal capable of reversing the unnatural heat wave caused by the Dark One. Mat Cauthon manages the political tensions between local nobility and the arrival of the Seanchan invasion force.
Longtime fans of the series read this installment to see how the central cast handles the burdens of leadership and the fragmentation of global alliances. This volume focuses on the tactical maneuvering required to govern fractured nations and the mechanics of channeling used to manipulate the weather. Readers gain a detailed understanding of the cultural friction between the various factions of the White Tower and the logistical difficulties of preparing for the Last Battle.
Escapist; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
