The Dragon Reborn

The Dragon Reborn, the prophesied savior destined to save the world and yet destroy it in the process, is on the run. Fleeing from his own fate and the allies who seek to guide him, Rand al'Thor wrestles with a power he cannot control and the encroaching madness that is the legacy of all male channelers. He travels alone toward the ancient fortress known as the Stone of Tear, seeking the legendary crystal sword Callandor, the one object that can prove his claim and solidify his terrifying destiny.

While the Dragon Reborn follows his solitary path, his friends are scattered and facing their own trials. Perrin Aybara is hunted by his dreams and a connection to wolves that threatens his humanity. In the White Tower, Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne are tasked with a perilous secret mission: to hunt the Black Ajah, a cabal of dark magic-wielders hidden within their own ranks. As their separate journeys converge on Tear, the most powerful servants of the Dark One begin to weave their own deadly traps. The world awaits its savior, but he may be the most dangerous threat of all.