Chapters 38-40 Summary

Nynaeve is visiting Egwene, Elayne and Min in the novice chambers when Liandrin of the Red Ajah barges in. After dismissing Elayne and Min, Liandrin tells Nynaeve and Egwene that Moiraine has sent word that they must accompany Liandrin to Toman Head to help Rand, who is in danger. Elayne and Min, who were eavesdropping on the conversation, come back after Liandrin has left. They tell Nynaeve that they will not be left behind if Rand is in trouble, and Min notices that the auras around all of them have shifted, and include the likelihood of danger in the near future. They meet up with Liandrin in the Ogier grove outside of Tar Valon and enter its Waygate, and travel without incident through the Ways for two days.

They emerge from the gate on Toman Head to find themselves surrounded by...