A split has formed among the Aes Sedai. Should they recognize Rand al’Thor as the Reborn Dragon, or brand him as a false claimant? The Dark Lord is doing everything to convince the Amyrlin Seat that Rand is the False Dragon. He infiltrates the ranks of the Aes Sedai with his henchwomen, giving them new bodies, and weaves intrigue upon intrigue. What’s more, the Dark One brings drought and insane heat to the world, presenting it all as the doing of Rand al’Thor’s False Dragon. Nynaeve and Elayne—who left the White Tower after a coup—set off on a long journey to find the truth…