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Chapter 21 - Listen to the Wind

Summary

Nynaeve al'Meara wakes alone in a hollow near the River Arinelle and travels downriver, eventually spotting Moiraine Sedai and Lan Mandragoran by a campfire. Lan reports that the pursuing Trollocs and Myrddraal have vanished, while Moiraine reveals she has located one of the boys across the river but cannot yet find the others. Confronted with the truth of her own ability to channel the One Power—a secret she has hidden from herself—Nynaeve is stunned into admission after Moiraine recounts her past experiences with the Power. Despite her distrust and anger, Moiraine insists that Nynaeve join their party as they head south, citing the Pattern and the urgent need to find the young men who are the Dark One's primary targets.

Characters

  • Nynaeve / Nynaeve al'Meara (Wisdom, Wisdom of Emond's Field) — Nynaeve wakes in a hollow, tracks the group, and confronts Moiraine and Lan. After Moiraine proves Nynaeve can channel by describing her past reactions and healing of Egwene, Nynaeve admits her power and reluctantly agrees to travel south with the Aes Sedai and Warder to find Egwene and the boys.
  • Moiraine (Aes Sedai) — Moiraine rests by a riverbank with Lan, analyzing the tracks left by the pursuing army. She reveals to Nynaeve that she can channel by detailing her past symptoms and the danger faced by women who cannot control the Power. She informs Nynaeve that one of the boys is alive across the river and orders Nynaeve to join them in heading south.
  • Lan (Warder) — Lan dismounts to inspect the ground, reporting to Moiraine that the Trollocs and Halfmen have departed. He bars Nynaeve from approaching Moiraine when she arrives, then prepares the horses for departure while remaining largely silent about the discussion regarding the Pattern and Nynaeve's abilities.
  • Mandarb — Mandarb is Lan's black warhorse. He is dismounted by Lan during the conversation and later has his saddlebags and blankets fastened behind the saddle as the group prepares to ride south.
  • Aldieb — Aldieb is Moiraine's white mare. She browses on sparse weeds behind Moiraine during their conversation and has her tack prepared for departure by Lan.