A noblewoman arrives in a remote mountain village, claiming one of five youths is the reincarnation of an ancient power.
Moiraine and Lan lead the villagers to safety, unsure which is the one from the prophecy. However, the friends are equally unsure about their rescuers.
Moiraine and Lan find unexpected help as the villagers try to find their way back to each other or at least to refuge, but they all soon learn how far the Dark One's reach extends.
Lan struggles with a new companion; Rand wonders about Mat; Egwene and Perrin begin to walk a different path; an incredible new power is unleashed on the world.
Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face, while Mat and Rand spot some strange ones. Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss.
Moiraine must deal with the consequences of her actions; Mat faces the darkness in himself; Egwene encounters the most powerful woman in the world.
Rosamund Pike
Moiraine Damodred
Daniel Henney
al'Lan Mandragoran
Josha Stradowski
Rand al'Thor
Madeleine Madden
Egwene al'Vere
Marcus Rutherford
Perrin Aybara