[Veteran Thread] WoT Re-Read-Along - Knife of Dreams - Chapters 24 through 27

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BOOK ELEVEN SCHEDULE

This week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, Chapters 24 through 27.

Next week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, Chapters 28 through 31.

• 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
• October 11, 2023: Chapters 18 through 23
• October 18, 2023: Chapters 24 through 27 <--- You are here.
• 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.

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Chapter 24: Honey in the Tea

Chapter Icon: The Flame of Tar Valon

Date: >!March 30-April 7!<

Summary:

Egwene withstands multiple beatings as punishment for her disobedience and is dosed with forkroot. She earns the respect of novices, helping them with weaves, and refuses suggestions of escape from Alviarin. She also brings Beonin back in line, having her take messages to the exposed rebel spies.

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Chapter 25: Attending Elaida

Chapter Icon: Dice

Date: >!April 7-8!<

Summary:

Numerous failures reported by Tarna anger Elaida, who decides to have Egwene attend her during dinner with Meidani. Mat kisses Tuon and is reunited with Talmanes and the Band of the Red Hand.

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Chapter 26: As if the World Were Fog

Chapter Icon: The Wheel of Time

Date: >!April 8-9!<

Summary:

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Tuon is surprised at seeing Mat's army as disciplined and well-equipped troops. Mat begins plans to engage the Seanchan.

Perrin's men pour forkroot into Malden's aqueduct and an advance team heads into the city. Galina promises to help Faile escape in exchange for the Oath Rod.

Chapter 27: A Plain Wooden Box

Chapter Icon: Dragon

Date: >!April 9!<

Summary:

Rand goes to meet the Daughter of the Nine Moons, but recognizes Semirhage when Cadsuane interferes with her disguise. Lews Therin battles him for control of saidin and Rand's hand is burned off by Semirhage. She is taken prisoner and the damane and sul'dam with her are either captured or killed.