Perrin and his followers pursue the Shaido who kidnapped Faile. Elayne attempts to solidify her grip on the Lion Throne and put down rebellious nobles. Mat is trapped in the city of Ebou Dar, which is under Seanchan occupation. He plans his escape, but in the end, his plans are disrupted by the interference of a Seanchan noblewoman named Tuon, who is revealed as the Daughter of the Nine Moons. Mat, having heard a prophecy about him marrying the Daughter of the Nine Moons, kidnaps Tuon instead of tying her up and leaving her behind. Rand is bonded as a Warder by Elayne, Aviendha, and Min. He hunts down Asha'man traitors in Far Madding. Rand and Nynaeve Travel to Shadar Logoth. There, defended by Cadsuane and loyal Asha'man against the Forsaken, Rand and Nynaeve link and use the Choedan Kal to cleanse saidin of the taint of the Dark One.