Chapter 26 - Behind a Lock

Summary

Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne search the White Tower library's lower levels for evidence regarding Liandrin's flight, eventually forcing their way into a locked room containing thirteen bags of belongings belonging to the Black Ajah. They discover a collection of items pointing to a coordinated journey to Tear, realizing the evidence was left as obvious bait, and resolve to hide the findings until Egwene can use the twisted stone ring to dream for further insight.

Characters

• Egwene — Egwene searches the library with Nynaeve and Elayne, channeling a ball of light and learning to attach it to the wall. She finds a link to metal that allows Nynaeve to break the lock and discovers items from Rianna's bag, noting the coordinated evidence of a trip to Tear left in the storeroom.
• Nynaeve — Nynaeve leads the group into the library basement and forces open a locked door using a magically lengthened prybar. She identifies the bags as belonging to Black Ajah sisters and sorts through the contents, finding lists of ships and maps that confirm Liandrin's escape to Tear.
• Elayne — Elayne provides light alongside Egwene as they descend into the library. She searches through the bags, finding a torn book and items from Chesmal Emry, and joins Egwene and Nynaeve in recognizing the stolen belongings as obvious bait left by the Black Ajah.