WoT Spoilers

Moiraine has warned Rand to trust no woman of the White Tower other than herself now that Siuan has been deposed, and Elaida has taken her place as Amyrlin. Rand and his Aiel armies have reached the Jangai Pass and are preparing to cross the Dragon Wall. A small town just inside of it has been sacked by the Shaido, and as Rand nears it he relaizes he can see the bodies of hanged resisters lining the town wall, spurring him to remember a similar scene witnessed through the eyes of Lews Therin during the War of Power. Those that were not murdered, were taken as slaves. We hear that the Shaido had passed through the area 6 days previously, making much better time than Rand's troops. The Maidens begin to pressure Rand to use their soldiers more willingly. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon

Liandrin and her fellow Sisters of the Black Ajah are currently in Amador, staying in the house of Jorin Arene awaiting orders from the Tower. We spend this chapter entirely in Liandrin's perspective which leaves us all feeling a bit like we need to wash. As She arrives at the manor house, Liandrin is directed upstairs where she finds waiting for her nine cowed sisters standing at attention, and Gyldin their old maid is the only one sitting. Gyldin shields Liandrin, reveals herself as Moghedien, and after extreme punishment goes about giving each of the women new tasks. Liandrin as well as a handful of others are tasked with hunting down Nynaeve al'Meara, although Moghedien does not know where she is. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon

When Nynaeve wakes, she reviews all the terrible experiences she had in her own dreams and The Dream. She and Elayne have agreed to travel toward Tear now that they've confirmed that there is Siuan has been deposed, Elaida has been raised to Amyrlin, all leading to a deadly dangerous split in the Tower. They happen to run into Galad in a White Cloak uniform. Elayne insists that they get out of town as quickly as possible, believing that her brother will either turn them in to the Children of the Light, or else insist on sending her home to the palace in Caemlyn. Elayne and Thom have a moment when she accidentally reveals that she remembers him from her childhood. One issue resolved, a thousand to come. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon

Nynaeve realizes she can not travel to the Amyrlin's study in the Dream. She can't find it, because it no longer looks anything like what she remembers. There is a new Amyrlin Seat now. When Egwene arrives she tries to reinforce the dangers of Tel'aran'rhiod once more by summoning a nightmare, likely because Egwene doesn't want anyone to know that she herself has been forbidden from entering the dream alone. The relationship between the two women is rapidly changing. The two go about searching for information in Elaida's study, and manage to learn more about the violent and political split in the Tower. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon

Nynaeve calls out to Birgitte in Tel'aran'rhiod, who gave her word to monitor the Forsaken in the Dream. At this point Nynaeve's interactions with the Hero of the Horn are still kept secret at Birgitte's request. When Egwene arrives for they're meeting, she tells Nynaeve that Rand's Aiel followers are hunting Couladin and his Shaido, and will soon arrive at Jangai, threatening a violent invasion of Cairhien. Melaine warns Nynaeve again about the dangers of Tel'aran'rhiod, and asks her to come study the dream with the Wise Ones. When she refuses, Melaine tells her that, “Aain'alein will die on the day he learns you are dead.” WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon

Does Elayne deserve to be mocked so thoroughly by Nynaeve? They probably both do, considering how stubborn and headstrong all three of the super girls are. While they're bickering, their coach is suddenly stopped by Valan Luca, the owner of a traveling managerie. They spot Luca's “giant boar horses” immediatley. They've both seen S'redit before, and know that they're Seanchan animals. Luca offers to put on a show for the “Lady Morellin” for “a pittance”, but the young women are in a hurry and, wanting to reach the next town before nightfall. Elayne tells Nynaeve to give the man some money before they continue on. Of course the ever thrifty Nynaeve gives the man a single silver penny. Although they don't know it yet, she's just insulted an ally she'll need later on. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon

Gareth Bryne is the Bull whose harnessed by ring of Roses. His pondering 'the old pipe' is Bryne's reassessment of those old loyalties. Gareth's team of aging veterans is hot on the tail Suian's group, and as they ride and search for information on their whereabouts, Bryne tells his men a funny story about how he once went up against Elaida, Suian, and Morgase in an argument about protecting Andor's borders. He may be a great warrior, but he fared poorly against those extremely formidable women. He doesn't know that his life is still directed by the same three women. The Bull may have been put out to pasture, but he still lives on their farm whether or not he understands. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book-club.  You can join the conversations that make the podcast on Discord. Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating content full time, than working our 9-5s.  You can help us create the content you love, and become full time podcast creators, by donating on Patreon