Aviendha
Chapter 39 - In the Three-fold Land
Aviendha
She finds psychological restoration by running through the Three-fold Land and rejects the perceived softness of wetlander life. After setting up camp and reflecting on her duties as a Wise One, she encounters Nakomi, whose questions about Aiel destiny force her to confront uncertainties regarding her people's future purpose after the Last Battle.
Chapter 45 - A Reunion
Aviendha
Sits in the Three-fold Land overlooking Rhuidean, reflecting on how Rand altered the city and its diminishing traditional purpose for Wise Ones. Contemplates Aiel customs, her future as a sister-wife to Rand alongside Elayne, and resolves to enter the glass columns to seek guidance for her people's changing path.
Chapter 48 - Near Avendesora
Aviendha
Visits Rhuidean and sits beneath Avendesora, reflecting on past trials and remaining ter'angreal. She uses her innate Talent to touch a glass pillar, sensing an overwhelming awareness before retreating. Defying tradition, she steps into the columns again and experiences sequential visions of Aiel ancestors scavenging, starving, and fleeing Seanchan raiders, ultimately realizing the pillars project the future backward toward her present.
Chapter 49 - Court of the Sun
Aviendha
Steps into Rhuidean's glass columns to experience ancestral visions of Ladalin, Oncala, and Padra. Realizes these visions depict the gradual decay of her people due to their obsession with honor and war, then resolves to act as a Wise One to save them despite receiving no direct answers about changing fate.