The Wheel of Time So Far: Part 8 - The Shadow Rising
Previous instalments of the series: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5 , Part 6 , Part 7 . Spoilers for those who are unfamiliar with the series. Note that this summary is designed to help people who have already read the books get back up to speed before the release of the final volume in January. First-timers are advised to read the books directly, as in some cases these summaries may spoil things that are not revealed in the books until much later. Mat Cauthon must face a moment of destiny within the Aiel Waste. Follow the break for the summary: The Shadow Rising A month has passed since the Banner of the Light was raised above the Stone of Tear and two nations swore loyalty to the true Dragon Reborn, Rand al’Thor. News of this event has spread north towards Cairhien and Andor and west towards Illian, but it is in Tear itself that the greatest changes are being made. Rand has restructured the laws so that commoners and nobles now have equal rights. He has continued...