Even so, stories pushing ahead in creative and shocking ways makes up for this lack of steadiness.
Unfortunately, their mission is upended when thepowerful Forsaken Moghedienintervenes.
Despite its occasionally plodding pace, this storyline is starting to grow on me.
However, the ending grabbed my attention,with Darkfriend Padin Fain arriving to allegedly help the Whitecloaks.
This happens as Faile and the Aiel warriors watch as hundreds of Trollocs march for the Two Rivers.
However, his tune seems to change whenEgwene’s dreamwalking tormentgets revealed.
Their conversation doesn’t last, though, as a surprise attack from the Forsaken Sammael transpires.
Crying, he desperately tries to bring her back to life; his attempts are in vain.
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