Manipulation
What finally convinces Rand to listen to Moiraine’s council? **Bonus: What is the first thing she teaches him after he agrees to listen to her?
Moiraine gives an oath that she will not attempt to manipulate him. **Bonus: That balefire erases things the moment before it’s destruction.
Why does Aviendha request punishment from the Wise Ones?
For lying. It is implied that she lied to Rand about hating him.
What are the giant boar-horses in Master Luca's menagerie?
Elephants
Why does Rand not expose Kadere, Isendre, and the other peddlers as Darkfriends?
Because outing them as Darkfriends would lead to the questioning of Jasin Natael (Asmodean)
What is Egwene’s new method for handling Nynaeve (and others)?
She keeps a level, firm tone without yelling (like the Aes Sedai and Wise Ones.)
What is the signal that Nynaeve sees in Amadicia that alerts her to a Yellow Ajah emergency message?
A flower arrangement in front of a seamstress shop
Why drives Gareth Bryne follow Siuan, Leane, and Min after they break their oaths?
Because he feels like he's lost his purpose after exile from Caemlyn.
What does Rand assume Moiraine would do if she discovered Asmodean was his teacher.
Rand thinks Moiraine would kill them both as she has previously stated that she would kill Rand before letting him fall to the Shadows.
What wakes Queen Morgase up from her compulsion by Rahvin prior to her escape?
Lt. Tallanvor alerts Morgase to a rebellion in the Two Rivers. Morgase also sees Rahvin (Lord Gaebril) conspiring with her political opponents.
Aviendha gives Rand two gifts to settle their “debt”. What were they? **Bonus: What did Rand return to her upon receiving one of these gifts?
King Laman’s sword (heron-marked) & a belt buckle in the shape of a dragon. **Bonus: Rand returns the sword's scabbard covered in jewels
Describe the dream Moghedien attempts to trap Egwene in.
Egwene is back in Emond's Field. She is married to Gawyn and they have a son.
Which four Chosen assemble in Andor to scheme against Rand?
Rahvin, Lanfear, Sammael, and Graendal
How do Siuan and Leane convince the Salidar Aes Sedai to commit to deposing Elaida from the Amyrlin Seat?
Siuan tells the Aes Sedai that the Red Ajah pushed Logain into being a false dragon before capturing him.
What does the rogue Aiel Couladin and his Shaido do that dishonors them according to ji’e’toh?
They take Wetlanders/Cairhienen as gai’shain.
What does Nynaeve notice about Galad's speech during their meeting with him in Amadicia?
He is avoiding using words that could implicate them as Aes Sedai.
Per her discussion with Padan Fain, does Alviarin (the current Keeper of the Chronicles) want to be the Amyrlin Seat? Why or why not?
She does not want to be the Amyrlin Seat because she wants all eyes on Elaida rather than herself.
Which three Forsaken have been shown to use the power of Compulsion?
Rahvin, Graendal, and Moghedien.
Matt is destined to marry the “Daughter of the Nine Moons”. Which people/nation do the Nine Moons relate to?
The Seanchan. Multiple Seanchan POVs over the course of the series have mentioned the Court of the Nine Moons.
Why is Liandrin horrified to find Moghedien at the Black Ajah hideout in Amador?
Moghedien reveals she was disguised as a servant in Tanchico whom Liandrin treated very poorly. She fears Moghedien will retaliate.
Name an instance where Rand experiences the memories of Lews Therin (in this book specifically).
- Rand tells Lanfear (Mieren) that his love died for her because she was power hungry
- Rand remembers Sammael's face