Elayne POV#

Elayne exits the pavilion to find themselves amidst a dozen or more great trees, hundreds of feet tall. They grew to full height within five minutes of bursting from the ground, which accounts for the light dimming inside the pavilion. Perrin remarks that he has seen trees like this inside of a stedding, which causes all the Aes Sedai present to check that they can still touch the source. Perrin says that Rand walked into the grove and simply disappeared.

Elayne tells everyone to get maps. They gather the maps and the great captains, Gareth Bryne, Agelmar Jagad, Davram Bashere and Rodel Ituralde, start strategizing. They agree to send pikemen to Lan to help hold the Gap. Prince Antol convinces them that Kandor has fallen and resources should not be used to try to save it. Rhuarc reminds them that Rand will attack Shayol Ghul and will need help. Elayne promises that they will help Rand. They talk about retaking Caemlyn and the Waygate there and how difficult it will be. Elayne suggests using the Black Tower, but Perrin recommends against it as something is going on there[1]. Gareth Bryne suggests hiding forces in the Braem Wood and trick the Trollocs in Caemlyn to chase them into that forest.

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