Though Rand thought he destroyed the Dark One, evil is not gone from the world. Threats new and very old seek out the young friends from the Two Rivers, now…

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

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

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