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Wtf lmfao

Okay, just finished reading and I feel like I went on some weird drug trip but this chapter was lots of set up for the future of this book.

Firstly, those people inside the ter'angreal seem to me like those who might be working dark arts on the Pattern. I really don't know if it's right to know what the Wheel of Time has in store for the future, but I get the feeling that what they do isn't entirely right. Or maybe it is and this just adds another layer of complex morality to the mechanics of the Wheel.

Secondly, Mat marrying the Daughter of the Nine Moons and the mention of his living, dying then living again. The first I have no idea what to do with, but the second makes me think of Manetheren and his connections with it. Then there's him taking half the light of the world to save it, and I feel like maaaybe that has something to do with Rand being the Dragon Reborn? I don't think it's coincidence that Rand was also in the ter'angreal at the same time.

Now, I want to speak about Rand being in there but I also have to say that Rand - as himself, where he is mentally and how he's expressing himself - scares me. I can't tell if the Taint has begun taking a latching hold or not. I know that there's something to do with Lews Therin but I know nothing else. I don't know what Rand has planned but I feel very scared, especially after seeing him kill all those Fades and Trollocs. Moiraine might know what's going on with him, but I feel too scared or anxious to think too much about it.

That's the post for now. I'm excited to see what else this book offers me.

Last read: Chapter 10

Holy frick. I feel like not much has happened yet until this chapter but the book has captivated me and made my expectations feel...non-existent? In terms of where characters were going to be, I expected we'd be moving to the Wastes via the end of Book 3, but Rand has remained in the Stone and has become involved in politics. That was really surprising. So, really and truly, this book has been exploring the nuances of the characters, putting them less in conflicts related to the Last Battle and more in human related conflicts. Rand feels like a whole different person now and I'm both enjoying it and wary of him.

Elayne + Rand was really cute, I loved their scene and I'm very proud of our girl making her moves. Rand's reaction, both from her POV and in his head, feels very natural and I appreciate how Jordan approaches their relationship, especially showing how young and inexperienced they are. Same thing with Perrin, although his feelings for Faile are different.

Now, my favorite thing so far: FORSAKEN LORE. We've gotten some more names and holy crap that was cool. Lanfear's appearance and subsequent hints toward her loyalties were fun. We've heard about Sammael and Mogehdien (WHAT A DAMN NAME JEEZ) and the idea that they can hold Callandor. I'm very interested to see whether Jordan will make that happen because I would LOVE to see how it unfolds.

This book has been INCREDIBLE. I am so impressed with Mr. Jordan and how he writes. It makes me feel inspired to write myself. It feels like he's really getting into the meat of the story with this book and I'm excited to read more

EDIT: I do wonder when Rand gets the tattoos. That was something he contemplated. Not the tattoos themselves but what a dragon is and how it involves him being marked again. I think it was Rhuarc that had the tattoos at the end of Book 3 but I'll need to check again

Months later, and I've begun my journey once more by the whims of the Wheel.

It's been so long. I don't remember exactly when I finished book 3, but I had to suppress how excited I was because I'd become so irritated. But being able to order the books through an indie bookstore was a joy unlike anything, and now I can read THIS MASSIVE TOME that is TSR.

For this update, I've just finished Chapter 4 where >!Mat has returned to the Stone and expressed his frustrations to Thom. We learned that for the past month he's been trying to leave Tear, but it's pretty obvious his position as Ta'veren is keeping him there!<

Chapter 1 having so much set up was a surprise, but one I found enjoyable. Jordan seems to have slowed down his pacing of the plot. He's letting you catch up with the characters, get a feel for how things have changed and is also introducing many new players in the overall story. I get the feeling that this book is really where he'll begin telling the larger, more complex story of the entire world itself.

Now, at the end of Book 3, it was either directly stated or insinuated that >!Rand will be going to Rhuidean. I know that he has the Dragon Tattoos on his forearms in the future, and Rhuarc has them iirc, so maybe in this book one goal is to get him to the Wastes. However, Rhuarc also states that Rand may not be the person who THEIR prophecies talk about!< I'm interested to see how all those interweaving storylines and details play out.

But I feel inspired to write my own story, so I'll be reading a bit later. I'm excited to continue my journey with you all!

The Pattern has graced me at this time with books 4 and 5 for my shelf. I managed to get it through an indie bookstore in my village and they are BEAUTIFUL and a little thicker than I thought.

BUT I HAVE THEM NOW. Sadly, I have some other books I've been holding off on reading because of recommendations from my friends, so I do want to read those first.

BUT I HAVE THEM XDD

I can't wait to talk about my reading experience with you all. I will be taking advice given from many people here and staying off the internet during my read. So, my general thoughts will be posted when I'm done reading each book, and by those times I plan to order two other books (I'm working now YAY).

Hi everyone, first of all big news - I'M GETTING BOOKS 4 AND 5 SOON. An indie bookstore in my village is shipping them down this month and I cannot explain how excited I am. I'll be making my little posts (dwie I avoid spoilers from the sub) talking about my journey through the turning of the Wheel, and I can't wait to share them with you all again.

As for this post, I did have a question. I'm working on my own story and I was thinking to take inspiration from the magic system of the WOT. So, the One Power, the True Source, the Channelers, the Dragon, Forsaken, etc etc.

What I wanted to ask is more clarification on the abilities various characters have. I saw a post (with the limitation of information up until TGH) saying that Rand can channel fire, Nynaeve can do healing and something else, and Rand is essentially fighting saidin because he doesn't have a teacher for the male half.

Are the abilities channelers possess tied more to their instincts/person or is it something to do with the Wheel that I don't know of yet? If given, what abilities do Moiraine or Verin or the Amyrlin, Egwene and Selene have? More as a reminder because I haven't read the books in months and I tend to forget (sorry).

Hi everyone

As the title says, I wanted to come on and ask for some help finding affordable/cheap places where I can order the books to my country (Trinidad). The current books to get are TSR and TFOH (4 and 5).

For context, the plan is to order through an indie bookstore (who has been so kind). They will order and ship the books, then deliver for me. However, with the weight of the books, the risk of them being shipped separately and then clearing costs, it will end up being around USD$100+.

Do any of you know where I can purchase the hardcovers for decent prices? For now we're just looking around and I thought to come ask you all for some help.