[Veteran Thread] WoT Re-Read-Along - Knife of Dreams - Chapters 32 through 37
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BOOK ELEVEN SCHEDULE
This week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, Chapters 32 through 37.
Next week we will be discussing Book Eleven: Knife of Dreams, as a whole.
- 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
- November 1, 2023: Chapters 32 through 37 and Epilogue <--- You are here.
- 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 32: To Keep the Bargain
Chapter Icon: Star & Gulls
Date: >!April 17!<
Summary:
Birgitte realizes the Aes Sedai are dead when their Warders go wild and retreats to the palace. While ordering a defense from an assault outside the walls, Birgitte convinces the Windfinders to intervene. Despite the loss of many troops, Elayne is saved.
Chapter 33: Nine Out of Ten
Chapter Icon: The White Lion of Andor
Date: >!April 17!<
Summary:
After her rescue, Elayne uses the Windfinder gateways to attack Arymilla's forces in the rear while they are assaulting the walls. Arymilla and her allies are mostly captured, after which nine houses support Elayne's claim, allowing her to be proclaimed queen.
Chapter 34: A Cup of Kaf
Chapter Icon: Seanchan Helmet
Date: >!April 18!<
Summary:
Furyk Karede continues his search for Tuon amidst repeated defeats of the Ever Victorious Army by an unknown force. He reasons this group (which he suspects is led by Thom) is attempting to take Tuon out of Altara and heads north to try to catch them.
Chapter 35: The Importance of Dyelin
Chapter Icon: The White Lion of Andor
Date: >!April 19!<
Summary:
Elayne uses the presence of the Borderlander army as a negotiating tool with the unaligned Houses. Most of Andor now supports Elayne.
Chapter 36: Under an Oak
Chapter Icon: Harp
Date: >!April 22!<
Summary:
Karede finds the camp of the Band and goes in with a few Deathwatch Guards and damane. Mat agrees to hand Tuon over if Karede can get her to safety. Tuon reconnects with Karede and she declares Mat is her husband three times, completing the marriage ceremony.
Chapter 37: Prince of the Ravens
Chapter Icon: Dice
Date: >!April 22!<
Summary:
Mat leads the Band in battle against the Seanchan attempting to kill Tuon. Using Aludra's weapons, the Aes Sedai, and numerous other tools, the Band defeat the Seanchan army. Mat is told his new title is the Prince of Ravens.
Epilogue: Remember the Old Saying
Chapter Icon: The Wheel of Time
Date: >!April 30!<
Summary:
Suroth's plans to ascend the Crystal Throne are destroyed when Tuon returns and takes command of the Return. Pevara and her group arrive at the Black Tower and presents her desire to have Red sisters bond Asha'man. Surprisingly, Taim agrees, mentioning the old saying, "Let the Lord of Chaos Rule."
Posted Nov 1, 2023, 4:02 PM UTC