Cold Open 1#

Moiraine is in a chamber and speaks about the Breaking and the arrogance of men thinking that they could cage darkness itself. She looks at a map, puts on her blue ring and wraps up a small idol. She talks about man, called the Dragon, who was responsible for the Breaking and the Aes Sedai, who were left to pick up the pieces. She says that the Dragon has been born again, but they don't know where or to whom he was born or the gender. The only thing they know is that this child is "coming of age" now and they must find him/her before the Dark does. She leaves the chamber and Lan, who was waiting outside, joins her and they walk away.

Cold Open 2#

In a valley, two men are running from five women, dressed in red, on horseback. It looks like the men might get away by going through a pass in the cliff in front of them, when the lead woman[1] points her hand and causes rocks to fall, closing the pass. All come to a stop. One of the men asks that the women not hurt the other man. The lead woman asks who he's talking about. The scene pans out and only one man is visible. She proclaims that the madness already has him. She states that the power he has is meant for women only, because men corrupt the power when they touch it. She calls upon the other women, her "sisters", and then raises her hand. The man starts screaming.[2]

Moiraine and Lan are watching from above, and Moiraine states that "it's not him." Lan objects, saying that the man was born twenty years ago, close to what the prophesies predicted. They head towards the Two Rivers where there are rumors of four ta'veren there, all the right age.

The scene ends with a look at a valley filled with various tall formations covered in greenery[3].

Women's Circle#

A group of women head across an open field, across a stone bridge and to a bluff over a river. The Women's Circle initiation ceremony has begun, with Nynaeve leading it and Egwene being the initiate. Egwene's hair is being braided, showing that she is a part of them and vice versa. As the Wisdom of the Two Rivers, Nynaeve welcomes Egwene to the Women's Circle. Egwene looks back at her mother, who looks on proudly. She leads Egwene to the edge of the bluff and instructs Egwene to be strong and to trust the river.[4] Nynaeve then pushes Egwene off the cliff, into the river. Egwene panics in the strong current and struggles to stay afloat, but eventually relaxes and lets the river float her downstream. Exhausted, she eventually swims to shore.

Rand and Tam#

Tam and Rand are leading Bela and a filled cart down a mountain road from their farm. Wolves are heard howling in the distance. Some rocks tumble down the hillside onto the road and Rand draw his bow and points it up the hillside. They remark how there are more wolves now and that something is pushing them down the mountain.[5] While Rand clears the road of rocks, Tam remarks how Rand used to save a basket of berries for Egwene.

Two Rivers#

This is the first glimpse of Two Rivers. Tam delivers a cask of apple brandy to the Winespring Inn. Inside inn, it's crowded and everyone's having a great time. Mat, with a claim of him about to win, tosses the dice and loses the throw. Mat, Perrin and Rand chat. Rand asks about Mat's sisters. Mat mentions that Perrin is married while Rand is pining after Egwene. Perrin talks about the rumor of soldiers being in Taren Ferry and headed south towards a war in Ghealdan. Mat guesses that it was probably Calle Coplin who told him and implies that Calle is a rumormonger. Mat leaves the table and Rand and Perrin talk about how much money he lost.

Egwene enters to applause for being initiated into the Women's Circle. Her father, Bran, looks relieved that she made it and tells her that she needs to get to work, but another woman grabs her to go drink with the other women.

Evening comes, along with thunder and lightning. Perrin asks Rand about Egwene's ceremony, but Rand says they haven't talked yet.

The door to the inn opens and a cloaked and hooded man comes in from the rain, his spurs clinking and his sword slung over his shoulder. The crowd goes quiet. Nynaeve al’Meara stands up, puts her hand on her dagger, and challenges the man with "Name yourself, stranger." The man removes his hood. He's wearing a hadori and announces that he's Lan. Then he says "This is Moiraine" as she steps into the room, removing her hood, all dry. Marin asks if she could help Moiraine.

Moiraine heads for the fireplace, with Lan following, ignoring Nynaeve as she passes her. Moiraine then states that they'll need stables for their horses and a room for the night. Marin then notices the ring on Moiraine's finger, with a blue stone on it, and answers with "Of course, Moiraine Sedai." Moiraine turns around when she reaches the fireplace and scans the room. Everyone is talking with each other in hushed tones. We see Mat standing, talking to some woman. Nynaeve still has her hand on her dagger.

Everyone is staring. Finally, Marin asks "If you would come this way?" and leads Moiraine and Lan out of the room.

Perrin goes to forge to see Laila. Mat goes to his mother and father outside. Takes mom home. Back inside inn with Tam Marin, Bran, Egwene and Rand. All except Egwene and Rand leave. Egwene and Rand share intimate moments. Moiraine and Lan take a bath. Back to Egwene and Rand talking about Egwene being a Wisdom apprentice.

Fade#

It's raining. A cloaked rider enters the village. It's revealed to be a Fade. There's whistling in the background.

Morning#

It's the next morning. Padan Fain, whistling, is entering the village on his wagon.[6] Egwene serves breakfast to Tam while looking for Rand. Switch to Laila and Perrin in bed. Mat conducts some business with Padan Fain. Moiraine and Lan walk through the village.

Vista#

Rand and Egwene talk about her apprenticeship.

Sacred Pool#

Moiraine visits Egwene at the sacred pool.

The Trio#

Back at village, Rand, Mat and Perrin talk.

The Wind#

Egwene and Nynaeve talk about the wind smelling bad.

Remains#

Lan, scouting around, finds fourteen slaughtered sheep arranged in a pattern.[7]

The Trio#

Moiraine is watching Rand, Mat and Perrin from an upstairs window. Rand and Perrin give Mat some money to spend on his sisters.

al'Thor Farm#

Rand and Tam arrive back at their farm with Bela and a cart. They light a ceremonial candle for Rand's mother Kari. This interweaves with scenes of townspeople lighting candles on wood and floating them out the river. Egwene spots Moiraine watching the ceremony. Neither speak.

Bel Tine#

Marin gets the music started and people start dancing. Padan Fain is watching from the side. Lan tells Moiraine about the Fade and Trollocs nearby. Back to dancing.

Narg#

Inside their house, Rand and Tam hear Bela acting like she's spooked. They look at each other and then head towards the door. A Trolloc, Narg[8], busts through the door and starts to attack them. Tam manages to dive under his bed, pull out a box, open it, and take out a sword. The sword has a heron marked on its blade. Tam puts up a good fight but gets stabbed in the shoulder. As the Trolloc pushes into Tam, Rand stabs it in the back and kills it. Tam slumps to the floor, telling Rand that it was a Trolloc[9]

Battle#

During the dancing, Egwene's partner, Tom, is struck in the back with a nasty looking axe and dies. Trollocs invade the village, slaughtering people left and right. Villagers scramble to safety.[10]

Next Morning#