|
| <<< A Dangerous Place >>> |
| Setting: Black Tower, Field of Merrilor |
Summary[]
- Point of view: Androl Genhald
Welyn Kajima sits in the inn's common room and tells the gathering that Logain Ablar and Mazrim Taim have patched their differences, citing a concern over the Last Battle. Androl Genhald stands by the door with Pevara Tazanovni and watches the unbelievable scene; he notes that Welyn's face and voice were not as he remembered. Jonneth Dowtry demands to know where Logain is, and why he can't speak for himself. Androl respects the honesty from the Two Rivers Asha'man but silently pleads for caution. He is dismayed that there is an Aes Sedai in his head and assumes the void in order to shield his thoughts. Pevara admits that it is now harder to read his thoughts. Lind Taglien, the innkeeper, cuts off Jonneth's questioning saying he's tired and to leave him to his drink. Lind then approaches Androl and says Welyn's change makes no sense and offers to have her husband follow him, but Androl says it's too dangerous. He asks her to just listen to any conversations Welyn has tonight instead and let him know about anything odd. He also recommends she and her husband take shelter in their cellar with supplies after closing. As Androl is leaving, he is confronted by Mezar Kurin, who is one of Taim's men from the beginning, and he has overheard Androl's comment about the innkeeper using the cellar tonight. He says he doesn't like how bad the storm is and it was merely a recommendation. He is then told by Coteran, who accompanied Kurin to the inn, that he has been demoted back to soldier and he throws his dragon pin to the floor. As they leave, he tells his allies they will find out what's going on in the Black Tower that night.
- Point of view: Rand al'Thor
Rand thinks on how he has changed and what more he can do, such as learning Healing from Damer Flinn. He wants to feel more like the son of Tam al'Thor than the Dragon Reborn but knows that's no longer possible. He goes back to researching maps of the area when Aviendha arrives and tells him he is to bed her. They exchange flirtatious banter, and as the Maidens cheer on Aviendha and insult Rand, they slip into his tent.
- Point of view: Pevara Tazanovni
Pevara tells Androl she suspects Taim has a Ter'angreal that is preventing gateways. Androl then explains why he is called pageboy by Taim's lackeys, saying he's always been able to form gateways, as large as 30 feet across, even with his small power in saidin. Pevara suggests the White Tower would like to study this Talent as usually a gateway requires great strength in the power but Androl says he has no desire to go there. As they talk, she realizes she can sense a little of what he is thinking, but that he is much better at sensing what she is thinking. She thinks that she needs to be rid of this unnatural bond and Androl says he will not take responsibility for the situation they're in since she bonded him first without asking. Dobser arrives, lured by Evin and is shielded by Pevara. Leems and Welyn come in, and try to shield Pevara, who is able to slice Leems' weave. In his shock from the recoil, she also shields him. Welyn runs, but she trips him and Androl knocks him out with a cudgel.
Characters[]
- Welyn Kajima
- Androl Genhald
- Pevara Tazanovni
- Lind Taglien
- Jenare
- Jonneth Dowtry
- Evin Vinchova
- Arlen Nalaam
- Taril Canler
- Atal Mishraile
- Mezar Kurin
- Coteren
- Rand al'Thor
- Aviendha
- Leish
- Dobser
- Leems
Referenced[]
- Logain Ablar
- Taim
- Frask
- Henre Haslin
- Damer Flinn
- Perrin Aybara
- Tamlin al'Thor
- Semirhage
- Alanna Mosvani
- Min
- Elayne Trakand
- Emarin
Places[]
Referenced[]
- The Borderlands
- Mayene
Events[]