The Shadow Rising/Chapter 3
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- Point of view: Perrin Aybara
Perrin and Faile make their way through the Stone of Tear to confront Rand about a bizarre event during which they were assaulted by Perrin's axe. [1] On their way they meet High Lord Torean, who angers Perrin with his "tone" and the way he looks at Faile. Perrin and Faile proceed to bicker over his reaction to Torean's conversation with them. They see Berelain bolting down the hall to run into Torean, they have a speedy conversation, and Faile mistakes Perrin of staring at Berelain. Faile decides to return to bed and let Perrin go meet the Dragon on his own, but not before being amused by his misunderstanding of the situation.
Perrin makes his way to Rand's room, passing The Defenders and Rand's "real" guards, the Maidens of the Spear. The Maidens give Perrin trouble as he tries to enter Rand's room, trying to goad him into playing Maidens' Kiss. They finally yield and let him enter. Perrin becomes alarmed by Rand's appearance and sends for Moiraine. Rhuarc enters telling Rand that rumors of what happened are starting to surface, following on Rhuarc's heels is Moiraine, who also demands to here what has happened, Lan enters behind her.
Moiraine attempts to Heal Rand, using the aid of him embracing Saidin, but he is unable to grasp The Void. Rand explains uneasily what happened to him, and hypothesizes that one of the Forsaken attempted to murder him, possibly Sammael. Moiraine says it is the Dark One reaching out, creating "bubbles of evil".
Moiraine then tries to talk Rand into moving, saying that the Tarien's fear of him will only last so long before they try plotting against him. Rand says for her not to rush him into decision, before dismissing the group and telling Perrin that they will speak tomorrow.
Perrin and Rheurc discuss the similarities between The Dragon and He Who Comes With Dawn, and the two prophecies, with Rheurc mentioning that Rand still has to prove himself, and he and he alone will know what to do. Rheurc bids Perrin a good night.
After Rheurc leaves Perrin studies the Tarien officers face and feels that it won't be safe in the Stone of Tear after the Aiel leaves, and heads to convince Faile to leave.
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- Perrin Aybara
- Faile Bashere
- Rand al'Thor
- High Lord Torean
- Berelain sur Paendrag Tanreal
- Bain
- Chiad
- Rhuarc
- Moiraine Damodred
- Lan Mandragoran
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