A strange noblewoman arrives in a remote mountain village, claiming one of five youths is the reincarnation of an ancient power who once destroyed the world – and will do so again, if she’s not able to discover which of them it is. But they all have less time than they think.

Nynaeve faces her greatest fears. Rand seeks guidance on his powers from an unexpected source.

A familiar face foils Moiraine and Rand's plans.