Chapter 16 - Shanna'har

Summary

Faile walks through Perrin’s camp at dusk, reflecting on how her mother’s strict Saldaean upbringing now enables her to manage the massive refugee logistics and supply chains. She inspects quartermaster Bavin Rockshaw’s ledgers, notices irregularities favoring Torven Rikshan’s camp, and decides to subtly warn him rather than expose his corruption. Meeting Perrin on a secluded hilltop, she orchestrates a surprise outdoor anniversary dinner in the Two Rivers tradition. Perrin confesses his brutal actions while searching for her and his fears of losing himself to his wolf nature, while Faile shares details of her captivity and planned escape. They share a candlelit meal, finally reconciling their recent tensions and reaffirming their bond.

Characters

• Faile / Zarine — Reflects on her past rebellion against Saldaean expectations and realizes her mother's strict training now enables her to manage the massive refugee camp. She inspects quartermaster ledgers, notices supply irregularities favoring Torven Rikshan, and decides to subtly warn him rather than expose his corruption. Later, she orchestrates a surprise outdoor anniversary dinner for Perrin, adapting to Two Rivers customs to ease his guilt and reconcile their recent tensions.
• Perrin / Perrin Aybara — Stands on a hilltop brooding over the Whitecloak capture of Gill and his own perceived failures as a leader. He confesses his brutal actions during his search for Faile, including killing Whitecloaks and his deep connection to Hopper, while she shares details of her captivity and planned escape. They share a meal under candlelight, finally reconciling their recent misunderstandings and reaffirming their bond.
• Bavin / Bavin Rockshaw (quartermaster) — Serves as the camp quartermaster, maintaining meticulously organized ledgers that cleverly obscure his systematic theft and supply manipulation. He deflects Faile's pointed observations about favoring Torven Rikshan's camp with nervous silence, ultimately agreeing to address the irregularities to avoid drawing her husband's wrath.