[Veteran Thread] WoT Re-Read-Along - Knife of Dreams - Chapters 28 through 31

Please read the full the rules before commenting.

This is the veteran thread. Visit the newbie thread if this is your first time reading.

For more information, or to see the full schedule for all previous entries, please see the wiki page for the read-along.

BOOK ELEVEN SCHEDULE

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

Next week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, Chapters 32 through 37.

• 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
• October 25, 2023: Chapters 28 through 31 <--- You are here.
• 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 28: In Malden

Chapter Icon: Blacksmith Puzzle

Date: >!April 10!<

Summary:

Faile and some of those sworn to her head into Malden, planning to escape with Galina's help. Galina takes the Oath Rod and betrays Faile's group, trapping them in the cellar of a burned-out house. She asks Maighdin (Morgase) to use her almost nonexistent channeling ability to hold a red scarf straight to attract attention.

​

Chapter 29: The Last Knot

Chapter Icon: Wolf

Date: >!April 10!<

Summary:

Maighgan's efforts attract attention and Rolan and his friends arrive to pull Faile's group out safely. Perrin leads his army in the assault in the Battle of Malden.

​

Chapter 30: Outside the Gates

Chapter Icon: Spears & Shield

Date: >!April 10!<

Summary:

Rolan's group plan to escape to the forest. Aram attempts to kill Perrin on Masema's orders, but a Shaido arrow kills Aram instead. Perrin sees Faile's group emerging from the town and attacks and kills Rolan. Faile and Lacile stab the other two in the back. After the battle, Tylee and Perrin depart as allies.

Galina is recaptured by Therava, who leads several hundred Shaido back to the Waste. Therava intends to keep a broken Galina as her Lina for the rest of her life.

​

Chapter 31: The House on Full Moon Street

Chapter Icon: Silhouettes

Date: >!April 17!<

Summary:

Hark has successfully followed Mellar. Elayne goes to the house and attempts to capture them with only three other Aes Sedai over Birgitte's objection. They are betrayed by Careane, who is then killed by Vandene to avenge her sister Adeleas. The other Aes Sedai are murdered and Elayne is taken captive.