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Book Index

0 I II III IV V VI VII
VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV

Chapters

1	Tears from Steel
2	The Nature of Pain
3	The Ways of Honor
4	Nightfall
5	A Tale of Blood
6	When Iron Melts
7	The Plan for Arad Doman
8	Clean Shirts
9	Leaving Malden
10	The Last of the Tabac
11	The Death of Adrin
12	Unexpected Encounters
13	An Offer and a Departure
14	A Box Opens
15	A Place to Begin
16	In the White Tower
17	Questions of Control
18	A Message in Haste
19	Gambits
20	On a Broken Road
21	Embers and Ash
22	The Last That Could Be Done
23	A Warp in the Air
24	A New Commitment
25	In Darkness
26	A Crack in the Stone
27	The Tipsy Gelding
28	Night in Hinderstap
29	Into Bander Eban
30	Old Advice
31	A Promise to Lews Therin
32	Rivers of Shadow
33	A Conversation with the Dragon
34	Legends
35	A Halo of Blackness
36	The Death of Tuon
37	A Force of Light
38	News in Tel'aran'rhiod
39	A Visit from Verin Sedai
40	The Tower Shakes
41	A Fount of Power
42	Before the Stone of Tear
43	Sealed to the Flame
44	Scents Unknown
45	The Tower Stands
46	To Be Forged Again
47	The One He Lost
48	Reading the Commentary
49	Just Another Man
50	Veins of Gold

Bathed in Light

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Setting: Tel'aran'rhiod, Lord Tellaen's manor in Arad Doman

Summary[]

Point of view: Rand al'Thor

Rand is dreaming. He finds himself in a place in the World of Dreams that seems strangely familiar. He must have visited this place earlier, as when Ishamael was looking for him, Mat and Perrin long ago. He finds Moridin who he recognizes now as Ishamael, sitting in front of a fireplace, wondering how Rand has managed to get there. Rand is as puzzled, having assumed that he was brought there by Moridin. Moridin attributes this to their strange connection, admitting that he does not understand its nature. He admits not knowing what would happen if they killed each other and says that their time to fight is yet to come. He also mentions he felt Semirhage's recent attack on Rand physically. Moridin tells him that servants of the Great Lord can be returned unless they die by Balefire. They discuss the very nature of the conflict. Rand is intent on killing the Dark One for good. Moridin says that even if the forces of light win in this age, the Dark One will win eventually, and then all will end. Rand notes the saa in Moridin's eyes before leaving for the waking world.

Point of view: Min Farshaw

Min is reading the books left behind by Herid Fel, intent to find the reason that the old scholar was killed by the gholam. She wishes to speak to Aviendha about their relationship with Rand, but Aviendha is being kept too busy by the Wise Ones. She understands that clearing away the rubble must mean destroying the seals before the Bore can be resealed. She tells Rand this, promising to keep reading. Rand tells her about the voice in his head, and she wonders whether this is one or two different entities.

Point of view: Aviendha

Aviendha is continuing her chores, when sounds from the Traveling grounds alert her and Amys of the Maidens returning from meeting the Seanchan. The Seanchan have agreed to a meeting to discuss peace. Corana tells them of how the Seanchan have been leashing Shaido Wise Ones as damane. They are outraged, but will have to trust Rand's judgment on whether to sue for peace. Amys promises that once this is over, the spears will be danced with the invaders.

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