[Newbie Thread] WoT 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 for each chapter below and hidden them behind spoiler tags. There are no spoilers within the summaries. I've tried to make them as factual and unbiased as possible. If, however, you want a completely blind read through, then ignore what's behind the spoiler tags and proceed to the discussion below. I will not be guiding that in any way, so post any thoughts and questions you have. It will be other new readers who reply to you.
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, 4:01 PM UTC