[Veteran Thread] WoT Re-Read-Along - Knife of Dreams - Chapters 12 through 17
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BOOK ELEVEN SCHEDULE
This week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, Chapters 12 through 17.
Next week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, Chapters 18 through 23.
- September 13, 2023: Prologue
- September 20, 2023: Chapters 1 through 5
- September 27, 2023: Chapters 6 through 11
- October 4, 2023: Chapters 12 through 17 <--- You are here.
- October 11, 2023: Chapters 18 through 23
- October 18, 2023: Chapters 24 through 27
- October 25, 2023: Chapters 28 through 31
- November 1, 2023: Chapters 32 through 37 and Epilogue
- November 8, 2023: Knife of Dreams - Final Thoughts & Trivia
CHAPTER SUMMARIES
I have provided summaries of each chapter we will be discussing. I've tried to make them unbiased, but if you see anything that could be construed as spoilery, please point them out because I'm using these same summaries in the newbie thread. I'd like to keep their experience as spoiler-free as possible, so even if I make a tiny mistake, please let me know.
I usually make a comment for each chapter, but feel free to start your own comment thread to discuss anything you want.
Chapter 12: A Manufactory
Chapter Icon: Wolf
Date: >!April 6!<
Summary:
Perrin’s group and Tylee gather gear and forces (including raken) to confront the Shaido. Using a letter from Suroth, they acquire what they need, including all the forkroot from the manufactory. Perrin is wounded by an arrow in an assassination attempt.
Chapter 13: Siege
Chapter Icon: The White Lion of Andor
Date: >!April 6!<
Summary:
Elayne's forces use Traveling to defend the siege of Caemlyn despite inferior numbers. The Kinswomen find Charlz Guybon and 10,000 loyal soldiers to bolster their ranks.
Chapter 14:Wet Things
Chapter Icon: Star & Gulls
Date: >!April 6!<
Summary:
Elayne meets with the Aes Sedai trying to teach the sul'dam, the mercenary captains, Reene Harfor, and the Sea Folk, many of whom comment that she should change her wet clothes.
Chapter 15: A Different Skill
Chapter Icon: Spears & Shield
Date: >!April 6!<
Summary:
Aviendha reveals her dull dagger can mask the user from the Shadow's notice. Elayne has her examine other ter'angreal. Plans to continue are interrupted, as the Aiel are leaving Caemlyn.
Chapter 16: The New Follower
Chapter Icon: Silhouettes
Date: >!April 6!<
Summary:
Samwil Hark, a thief, is recruited to follow Mellar, who they suspect is a traitor.
Chapter 17: A Bronze Bear
Chapter Icon: The Wheel of Time
Date: >!April 6!<
Summary:
Palace corridors begin shifting and disappearing, causing unease in Caemlyn. An army of 200,000 Borderlanders and another of 60,000 unaffiliated Andorans approach the city.
Arymilla plans to take the city in an assault in a week.
Posted Oct 4, 2023, 4:00 PM UTC