Chapter 13 - For What Has Been Wrought

Summary

Min Farshaw races through the Dragonwall Gate to reunite with Rand al'Thor, feeling the bond's intense warmth and interpreting new viewings around him as grim omens. After an emotional embrace where she confirms Alanna's disappearance, Rand declares that the Shadow can no longer silence him quietly and secures twenty Maidens as guards from the Aiel. He issues orders to his Asha'man and Tairen nobles, publicly proclaiming Egwene al'Vere as Amyrlin and directing forces toward Far Madding and Arad Doman. Rand pardons Cadsuane Melaidhrin, exposes Weiramon and Anaiyella as Darkfriends without executing them, and finally reconciles with his father Tarn on the Stone's steps, weeping over past atrocities before introducing Min to him.

Characters

Min / Min Farshaw — Runs through the Dragonwall Gate to reunite with Rand, feeling the bond's overwhelming warmth and interpreting new viewings around him as ominous omens. She embraces him, confirms Alanna's disappearance, and later watches him confront Darkfriends before being introduced to his father as someone very special.
Tarn / Tarn al'Thor (Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn) — Appears on the steps of the Stone, listens as Rand weeps and apologizes for terrible deeds, comforts him by noting he didn't break when he fell, and is introduced to Min Farshaw.
Rhuarc — Questions Rand's resolve using a parable about a stupid rat chasing grain, prompting Rand to promise never to leave the Aiel again without their consent and proper guards.
Darlin / King Darlin al'Salaren (High Lord) — Arrives hurriedly to ask if they are marching, then receives orders to line up the nobles and draft a proclamation announcing Egwene as Amyrlin.
Narishma — Arrives with Flinn, receives orders to visit the Borderlander army in Far Madding and accept their terms for Rand's meeting.
Flinn — Arrives alongside Narishma, is tasked by Rand with preparing large gateways for the upcoming mobilization.
Nynaeve / Nynaeve al'Meara — Leads a group of Aes Sedai to meet Rand, questions his plans regarding Tarwin's Gap, and is ordered to accompany him to Arad Doman.
Merise — Arrives with Nynaeve, reacts with shock to Rand's brusque tone and the news of Egwene's Amyrlinship, then sends a servant for Cadsuane.
Córele — Asks if Rand has been to the White Tower, pales at the implication, and questions his actions regarding the division.
Cadsuane / Cadsuane Melaidhrin (Cadsuane Sedai) — Arrives in a hooded cloak, exchanges sharp words with Rand about manipulation and pressure, accepts his pardon and revocation of exile, and is tasked with locating a missing person possibly held by allies.
Weiramon — Stands in line with other nobles, struggles to meet Rand's gaze, and is exposed as a Darkfriend before being released with a warning that Rand is no longer blind.
Anaiyella — Stands last in the noble line, shields her face from Rand's sight, questions why he is letting them go, and is ordered to leave with Weiramon under Maiden surveillance.
Bashere — Mentioned as being out of the city with his men running horses, but ordered by Rand to join him on a trip to Arad Doman.
Egwene / Egwene al'Vere (Amyrlin Seat) — Mentioned as the newly proclaimed Amyrlin; Rand notes he must prepare to face her and has already visited her, leaving him anxious about her potential anger.
Elaida / Elaida a'Roihan — Referenced by Rand as the predecessor Egwene is succeeding, prompting shock from the Aes Sedai present.
Lan / Lan Mandragoran — Mentioned in passing as someone Rand vows to get help for, though he must prioritize facing Egwene first.
Alanna — Mentioned by Min and Rand as having vanished northward, possibly toward Arafel, raising concerns she could be used against Rand.
Mattin / Mattin Stepaneos — Mentioned as being held by the White Tower; Rand dismisses him as Egwene's problem for now while focusing on another missing person.