At the dawn of The Wheel Of Time season 2, episode 6, the High Lord has ensnared Egwene, her sul’dam Renna forcibly dragging her along. We discover that Egwene is bound to Renna as her damane, a cruel tie where any affliction upon Renna is magnified and felt by Egwene.
In the next scene, Rand stands chained and confrontational before Lanfear. He accuses her of deceit, but she persists in manipulating his mind against Moiraine. Desperate for information on Ishmael's whereabouts, Rand tries to probe deeper, while Lanfear agrees to share the secrets—but only on the condition that he abandons Moiraine immediately.
Rand awakens to the realization that he has internalized Lanfear's words. Despite Moiraine's warnings that Lanfear is a forsaken, his resolve hardens, and he departs alone.
The narrative then pivots to Nynaeve and Elayne, with the Yellow Ajah Ryma keeping a watchful eye on them. Ryma's curiosity piqued, Nynaeve confides that Liandrin has aligned herself with the darkness. With this revelation, Ryma concludes that Liandrin is a Black Ajah, posing a grave danger to all sisters at the White Tower.
Loial, compelled to serve and amuse Lady Suroth, learns from Ingtar that the Horn of Valere lies unprotected in Turak's chamber of curiosities. Additionally, Loial discovers the location where Nynaeve is imprisoned. Assuring Ingtar, he says that Nynaeve will hold strong until rescue arrives.
Elsewhere, Liandrin nurses her son, only to be interrupted by a visit from Lanfear. In a chilling turn, Lanfear seemingly kills Liandrin's son despite her desperate pleas.
Meanwhile, Ishmael visits Min, urging her to unite Matt and Rand, which he claims is the only way to lift her curse. The gravity of his words is not lost on Min, yet she perceives no alternative escape.
The scene shifts to Lan, attempting to slip away from Alanna and her warder. Once discovered, they apprehend him and coerce the truth from him. Lan confesses that he intends to meet with Siuan Sanche, regarding matters pertaining to Moiraine.
In this tension-filled episode, every move and revelation propels the story towards an uncertain fate, painting a vivid picture of the intricate web of alliances and betrayals that weave through the world of The Wheel Of Time.
Ishmael arrives at Rand's side, despite Lanfear's efforts to push him away in fulfillment of her vow to Rand. To earn his trust, she generously offers to orchestrate a dream encounter for him with anyone he desires. Intrigued, Rand expresses his wish to meet Egwene.
Upon visiting Egwene, Rand bears witness to her dire circumstances as a captive of the High Lord. This heart-wrenching sight propels Rand into a state of resolve, willing to fulfill any request Lanfear poses to secure Egwene's freedom.
Meanwhile, Ryma of the Yellow Ajah approaches Nynaeve and Elayne, urging them to visit Siuan Sanche and reveal the truth about Liandrin. However, Nynaeve and Elayne stand firm, refusing to budge until their beloved friend Egwene is rescued from the High Lord's clutches.
In an unexpected twist, Lan pays Siuan Sanche a visit, leaving her utterly astounded. Elsewhere, Rand seeks solace and answers from Logain, who advises him to embrace his channeling abilities rather than resist them. Unfortunately, in an attempt to reign in his power, Rand inadvertently injures himself.
Shortly after, Rand reconnects with Matt, and the old friends reminisce about their cherished bond. Matt, inquisitive as ever, urges Rand to confide in him fully.
While Nynaeve and Elayne receive crucial information about the damane from Ryma, she introduces them to the collar chain, imploring them to unlock it and save Egwene. Egwene, on the other hand, continues her desperate attempts to harm Renna in hopes of gaining her freedom, only to end up hurting herself in the process. Renna, reaching her breaking point, retaliates with a harsh beating.
Rand and Matt prepare to embark on a journey to Falme, but Min's revelation that he is destined to kill Rand there halts their departure. Simultaneously, Siuan Sanche summons Moiraine and the other sisters of the White Tower.
Lan and Alanna arrive at the scene just as Rand prepares to depart alone. Lan solemnly informs him that they cannot allow him to go. During Ryma, Nynaeve, and Elayne's attempts to unlock the chain, Nynaeve taps into more power, alerting the High Lord's followers to their location. In a heroic sacrifice, Ryma gives her life and entrusts Nynaeve to aid the sisters in her stead.
Egwene's plight under Renna's control grows increasingly unbearable. As the episode reaches its climax, Egwene finally reaches her breaking point, unable to suppress her cries any longer.
