Rand founds the Black Tower and rules Cairhien and Caemlyn. Emissaries from the White Tower and Rebels approach him. Eventually he is captured by Aes Sedai loyal to Elaida, then freed by Aiel, Asha'man, led by Perrin Aybara. The rebel Aes Sedai of Salidar appoint Egwene as their new Amyrlin, and she has their forces set off for Tar Valon. She also raises Nynaeve and Elayne to Aes Sedai and sends them to Ebou Dar to hunt for the Bowl of the Winds.