Chapter 7 - Blood Calls Blood

Summary

Moiraine, the Amyrlin Seat, and Verin convene in the Amyrlin’s chambers to discuss Mat Cauthon’s fragile condition after his Healing and the theft of the Horn of Valere, with Verin revealing a dark prophecy found in the dungeon that suggests Lanfear has returned and hints at the Dragon Reborn’s perilous path. Meanwhile, Perrin Aybara attempts to visit the unconscious Mat in the infirmary but is intercepted by Leane, who examines Perrin’s strange golden eyes before dismissing him. Rand al’Thor, eager to flee but summoned by the Amyrlin, is dressed and instructed in protocol by Lan Mandragoran, who gives him a pin associated with the lost kingdom of Manetheren before they proceed together for the audience.

Characters

• Moiraine — Moiraine participates in the private audience with the Amyrlin and Verin, helping to heal Mat and later discussing the implications of the dark prophecy and the danger of the tainted dagger with concern for its potential to corrupt the world.
• Siuan (The Amyrlin Seat) — The Amyrlin Seat presides over the private audience, expressing relief that Mat lives but concern over the dagger’s influence, and listens to Verin’s translation of the dungeon prophecy with growing unease before snapping at her for the insinuation that the Dragon is among them.
• Verin (Sister) — Verin presents her notebook containing the translated dungeon prophecy to the Amyrlin, analyzes its potential meaning regarding Lanfear and Artur Hawkwing, and inadvertently reveals her knowledge that one of the ta’veren channels the One Power by forcing Moiraine and the Amyrlin to channel in response.
• Leane — Leane directs the litter bearers in the initial scene and later intercepts Perrin in the infirmary, examining his eyes closely and warning him not to disturb Mat before dismissing him.
• Mat — Mat lies unconscious on a bed in the infirmary, recovering from the Healing, and briefly stirs to speak with Perrin before falling back into deep sleep.
• Lan (The Warder) — Lan Mandragoran interrupts Rand’s attempt to flee, forcing him to change into formal attire and instructing him on the proper etiquette for meeting the Amyrlin Seat, while giving him a pin associated with Manetheren to help maintain his dignity.