He Who Comes With the Dawn
Chapter 2 - Whirlpools in the Pattern
Rand — aliases: Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn
Rand dreams of his complex relationships with Min, Elayne, and Egwene before waking to find Berelain in his chambers. He repels her romantic advances with the One Power, then fights three demonic reflections of himself that escape from mirrors, absorbing them to regain strength and confirming his suspicion that the Forsaken are attacking him.
Chapter 3 - Reflection
Rand — aliases: Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn, He Who Comes With the Dawn
Found bloody and exhausted in his chambers after surviving a Forsaken attack, Rand attempts to connect to the One Power, which fails. Moiraine heals him, and Rand asserts his independence from her, preparing to sleep while exchanging unspoken signals with Perrin.
Chapter 7 - Playing with Fire
Rand — aliases: Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn
Rand sits in his chambers, irritated and suspicious of Egwene and Elayne's visit, but agrees to let them help him with channeling. He demonstrates the ability to shield Egwene from saidar and later loses control of his weaves, destroying furniture and setting tables ablaze before apologizing. He explains his channeling technique to Egwene and accepts her news that she does not love him.
Chapter 8 - Hard Heads
Rand — aliases: Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn
Rand struggles with the emotional weight of Elayne's confession and the memory of Egwene's rejection, eventually sharing a kiss with Elayne that he views as a surprising fulfillment of a dream. He then confronts the High Lords of Tear, asserting authority to cut taxes and trade with Mayene, while internally wrestling with his lack of knowledge regarding the prophecies and his own feelings for both women.
Chapter 9 - Decisions
Rand / Rand al'Thor — aliases: Lord Dragon
Rand struggles with his temper and the weight of leadership, ordering Meilan and Sunamon to deliver a treaty to Berelain, and then confronting Selene, who reveals herself as Lanfear and attempts to turn him to the Dark One.
Chapter 10 - The Stone Stands
Rand — aliases: the Lord Dragon
Rand fights through the chaos of the Stone of Tear, slaying a Myrddraal and leading the Defenders. After retrieving Callandor, he uses its immense power to burn every Trolloc and Myrddraal in the vicinity, creating lightning storms from the ceiling. He attempts to heal a dead child but fails, collapsing in grief and exhaustion before Moiraine and Lan find him.
Chapter 15 - Into the Doorway
Rand
Rand al'Thor appears from the ter'angreal with Callandor in hand, revealing he also visited the other side. He tells Mat that the beings were afraid of the sword and asks if Mat received answers. When Moiraine expresses concern about two ta'veren using the ter'angreal simultaneously, Rand calmly explains that books led him there. Moiraine, annoyed, leaves to investigate further. Rand then informs Mat that Perrin will do what is necessary to save Emond's Field, leaving Mat to ponder his own destiny.
Chapter 21 - Into the Heart
Rand — aliases: Lord Dragon
Rand enters the Heart of the Stone flanked by Aiel warriors, wielding Callandor to intimidate the nobles. He announces the army's march into Cairhien, forces Meilan to lead, and uses the rivalry between Alteima and Estanda to destabilize his enemies. He drives Callandor into the floor to trap it, declaring it will stay until he returns from Rhuidean, and then departs.
Chapter 22 - Out of the Stone
Rand / Rand al'Thor — aliases: the Lord Dragon
Rand rides at the head of the procession, concealing his identity while discussing the Aiel's looting with Egwene. He reveals his plan to use a Portal Stone to reach Rhuidean, searches the stone column for the correct symbol with Mat's help, and channels saidin through an angreal to transport the entire group.
Chapter 23 - Beyond the Stone
Rand / Rand al'Thor
Rand collapses from exhaustion after channeling the Portal Stone but recovers quickly. He formally asks the Wise Ones for leave to enter Rhuidean, claiming Aiel heritage through his mother, and is granted permission. He places his belt knife and a small angreal at the Wise Ones' feet before descending into the fog with Mat.
Chapter 24 - Rhuidean
Rand — aliases: he, the Dragon Reborn
Rand enters Rhuidean and drinks from a fountain he activates with the One Power. He sits beneath the Tree of Life with Mat, reflecting on his duty before entering the glittering ter'angreal rings alone to pursue the answers he seeks, leaving Mat outside.
Chapter 25 - The Road to the Spear
Rand
Rand walks among the dazzling glass columns of the ter'angreal, feeling the pull of the artifact as he moves back in time. He experiences vivid visions of the past, inhabiting the minds of Mandein, Rhodric, Jeordam, and Lewin, feeling their fears, actions, and the resulting trauma of the Aiel's history. He approaches Muradin, who is trembling and snarling in his own vision.
Chapter 26 - The Dedicated
Rand
Rand walks through the glass columns of the ter'angreal, enduring overwhelming visions of the past that leave him physically shaken and disoriented. Later, in Rhuidean, he finds Mat hanging from a tree, revives him with chest compressions and breathing, and together they fight off dark, dust-formed entities that attack them in the square before they flee the city as dawn breaks.
Chapter 34 - He Who Comes with the Dawn
Rand — aliases: He Who Comes With the Dawn, Car'a'carn
Rand and Mat scramble up Chaendaer to escape the heat and pursue their destination. Rand is confronted by Couladin, who accuses him of murdering Muradin, but Bair defends them. Rand displays the Dragon markings on his forearms to prove his identity as the Car'a'carn. He learns of his parents' history from the Wise Ones and commands them to dream-call the clan chiefs to Alcair Dal.
Chapter 36 - Misdirections
Rand / al'Thor — aliases: He Who Comes With the Dawn
Rand rides at the front of the party alongside Rhuarc and Heirn, wearing a shoufa to block the sun. He observes the peddlers with suspicion, noting Hadnan Kadere's unchanging eyes, and later whispers to Mat that they are riding with evil and that his fate has begun, before leading the Jindo forward.
Chapter 37 - Imre Stand
Rand — aliases: He Who Comes With the Dawn
Rand arrives at Imre Stand and discovers the blood-splashed, ransacked buildings, with Mat suggesting Trollocs may be responsible. He practices sword forms with Lan, draws tactical advice from Rhuarc, and engages in a tense interaction with the peddler Kadere and his companion Isendre. During the night, Rand fights in the surprise Trolloc attack and later questions Moiraine about the nature of the assault, while Egwene warns him to stop whatever is upsetting her.
Chapter 48 - An Offer Refused
Rand / Lord Dragon / He Who Comes With the Dawn / Rand al'Thor — aliases: Dragon Reborn
Rand rides Jeade'en through the Waste, listening to Aviendha's lectures on Aiel roofmistress customs and refusing Kadere's offers of secret knowledge. He deflects Natael's attempts to discuss his tragic destiny, maintains his cold demeanor toward the women traveling with him, and realizes Aviendha is channeling after witnessing a ball of fire, recognizing the necessity of learning the One Power himself. He eventually rests as Rhuarc announces their arrival at Cold Rocks Hold.
Chapter 49 - Cold Rocks Hold
Rand — aliases: the Car'a'carn
Rand rides with Aviendha to Cold Rocks Hold, where he observes the city's unique terrace farming. He bows humbly to Roofmistress Lian, earning her respect and entry into the hold, and presents her with a golden lion gift. He refuses Rhuarc's suggestion to dress as an Aiel to gain support, insisting he must be taken as he is, and storms out of a meal when Moiraine questions his war plans.
Chapter 50 - Traps
Rand / al'Thor — aliases: He Who Comes With the Dawn
Rand visits the Roof of the Maidens to secure a gift for Aviendha, then confronts her about her duties. He dreams of Lanfear who bites him, and upon waking, he kills a Draghkar that has slain Chion. He leads the defense against Shadowspawn and decides to march immediately to Alcair Dal, ignoring Moiraine's warnings.
Chapter 57 - A Breaking in the Three-fold Land
Rand / Rand al'Thor — aliases: He Who Comes With the Dawn, The Car'a'carn
Rand leads the Taardad to Alcair Dal, confronts Couladin's claim to be the Dragon, and reveals his own Dragon markings and history from Rhuidean to validate his identity. He channels a rainstorm to quell the rioting Aiel, creates a portal to pursue Asmodean, and leaves Lanfear behind.
Chapter 58 - The Traps of Rhuidean
Rand / Lews Therin — aliases: Car'a'carn
Rand chases Asmodean through a magical maze and into Rhuidean, causing catastrophic destruction to the city. He battles Asmodean for a sa'angreal, uses a small angreal to cut Asmodean's link to the Dark One, and defeats him. He returns to Alcair Dal with Asmodean bound to him, informs the gathered Aiel chiefs that the road ahead will be bloody, and prepares to lead them.